22 July 2016

Little Learners

Transition Class

Dear Parents/Carers

Thank you for enrolling your child in Kindergarten at Corowa Public School in 2017. We look forward to developing a positive and happy relationship with both you and your child.

We are commencing our transition class named ‘Little Learners’, specifically programmed for children starting school in 2017. The classes will commence on Tuesday 30 August 2016 and will operate between 1:30 – 3:00pm at Corowa Public School.

The dates for the Transition Class are as follows:

·  Tuesday 30 August

·  Tuesday 6 September

·  Tuesday 13 September

·  Tuesday 20 September

·  SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

·  Tuesday 11 October

·  Tuesday 18 October

The dates for the Orientation Program are as follows:

·  Tuesday 25 October

·  Tuesday 1 November

Mrs Carmel Grigg and Miss Courtney McDonald, experienced and valuable members of our staff, will teach this class. Other experienced early childhood staff will also assist.

The purpose of this class is to orientate your child to our school, encourage a sense of belonging and develop an understanding of what happens at ‘big school’. Research has shown that allowing children to attend a transition program lessens any anxieties they may have about beginning school and increases their learning potential in Kindergarten.

Following the ‘Little Learners’ Transition Class Program, an orientation program in the Kindergarten classrooms will commence, for two days, on Tuesday 25 October 2016 and Tuesday 1 November 2016 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm. We would like parents to attend an information meeting on Tuesday 25 October 2016 between 1:30 and 3:00pm. If you are unavailable please inform the Kindergarten teachers.

To assist us with planning for the “Little Learners” Transition Class could you please complete the Enrolment Form below and return it to Corowa Public School as soon as possible.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact the school.

Please tell your friends about our Transition Class and encourage them to find out more about the program, especially if they have a child who is able to start school in 2017 and they have not contacted the school to let us know.

Yours faithfully

Sharelle Baily

Relieving Principal

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ENROLMENT FORM

“LITTLE LEARNERS” TRANSITION CLASS

CHILD’S NAME: …………………………...... Date of Birth: …………….

MOTHER’ NAME: ……………………………......

FATHERS’ NAME: …………………………......

ADDRESS: ………………………………………………………………......

CONTACT PHONE NO.: ………………………………………..

I wish to enrol my child in the Corowa Public School’s “Little Learners” Transition Class Program which commences on Tuesday 30 August 2016.

(Parent/ Carer Signature) ……………………………………………..