Transition to Kindergarten

Eligibility

Children must be five before the end of December 2025, to be eligible to start school in September 2025. 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 They turn 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

Early Years Evaluation – Direct Assessment

School Visits

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.

Parent Info Session

Parents and guardians are invited to the school for an informative session with the principal. This session will cover important details about the transition to school and other essential school-related information.

School Visit #1

Children and parent(s)/guardian(s) are invited to the school to meet kindergarten teachers, meet soon-to-be peers, and take part in activities. The visit lasts about an hour.

School Visit # 2

Children and their parent(s)/guardian(s) spend part of the day in the classroom with Kindergarten teachers and soon-to-be peers. This visit introduces children to the classroom environment and possible activities that they will engage in as a student. Children learn about bus safety and take a short ride on a school bus.