Transition to Kindergarten

Kindergarten is a time of excitement, wonder and perhaps, some worry for children and their parents/guardians. As you prepare your child for this important transition, we are here to support you and answer your questions. The two most frequently asked questions are: “How can I help my child get ready for school?” and “Is my child ready?”

To assist you with a smooth transition to school, Anglophone East School District has On Our Way To K!, a series of events throughout the year prior to kindergarten entry. These events will provide you with opportunities to receive information, ask questions, and visit the school.

We are excited to welcome you to Anglophone East School District and look forward to partnering with you in the education of your child.

Click here for Online Registration and other registration details.​

Children must be five before the end of December 2023, to be eligible to start school in September 2023. Section 15 of the Education Act states that a child must begin kindergarten at the beginning of the school year in the calendar in which he/she turns five years old unless:

a) The child is exempted from school attendance under section 15 of the Education Act; or,

b) The child is still four years of age on September 1 of that calendar year. In such a case, the child may, at his/her parents’ discretion, enter school either that year or the following year. School Entry Age – Policy 301 6.1​

Complete the online registration and wait for your school to call to book an appointment to bring required documents to the school and to schedule an Early Years Evaluation for your child.

►  Link to the Registration Form

Beginning October 11th, please complete the online registration form. You will then receive a call to set up an appointment to come to the school to submit documents, sign forms and book an appointment for the Early Years Evaluation – Direct Assessment (EYE-DA) for your child.

The following physical documentation is required for registration:

• Birth Certificate
• Medicare Card
• Immunization Records
• Proof of Residence (copy of phone/electric bill, etc.)

For additional information, please contact your neighborhood school.​

Out of Bounds Enrolment at a School:

• Policy 346​
• APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT AT A SCHOOL OUT OF THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARY

Who should make an appointment to re​​gister at the International Welcome Centre​?

• ​Kindergarten to Grade 12 students born in Canada who DO NOT speak English as their home language.
• Kindergarten to Grade 12 students born outside Canada, regardless of language spoken at home

♥ Information Session for Parents/Guardians

Parents, Guardians and Caregivers will be invited to a virtual information session or will be sent information from the school. Please see the schedule for each school’s activity below.

► Schedule

♥ Early Years Evaluation

The Early Years Evaluation – Direct Assessment (EYE-DA) is completed with all children who will begin kindergarten next September. The EYE-DA assesses the developmental strengths and areas requiring support for children at the start of school. It assesses four key areas of early childhood development: Awareness of Self and Environment, Cognitive Skills, Language and Communication, and Physical Development. 

The EYE-DA is conducted by Family and Early Childhood Anglophone East Inc. on behalf of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Family and Early Childhood Anglophone East Inc. will provide parents with information about their child’s developmental strengths, areas of need, and activities to support a positive transition to school.​ 

The EYE-DA takes approximately 45 – 60 minutes per child. Colorful pictures and physical activities make the EYE-DA fun for children. Evaluations will take place from the end of October to the beginning of December. Schools will provide parents/guardians with an appointment.

​​♥ School Visit for Child​ren & Parents/Guardians

Children entering Kindergarten, along with their parents/guardians, are invited to visit their school, meet the Kindergarten teacher(s), make new friends, explore the classroom, play, and go on a short bus ride to learn about safety. Invitations for date and time will be sent by the school.

As entering school can be both an exciting and a stressful time for children and their parents/guardians, this visit helps to answer a lot of questions children and parents may have.