Welcome to Kindy!

Starting school is a big step for children and families. Our school runs orientation and transition activities to help your child feel ready for Kindergarten and to support you as parents and carers.

Read the Getting ready for primary school guide for detailed tips and checklists.

What to Expect at Drummoyne PS

Enrolments for 2027 Now Open

Before Your Child Starts Kindy

Enrolment Interview

Before your child begins, all families meet with our principal. This is a time to share:

• medical conditions or allergies
• learning support needs
• family circumstances that may affect your child’s start

We want every child to feel safe, supported and included in school life.

Kindergarten Orientation and Information Sessions

Our orientation sessions help children:

• meet teachers and classmates
• explore classrooms and playgrounds
• practise simple routines

Parents and carers join information sessions to learn about daily schedules, uniforms, lunches and communication. If you need an interpreter, let us know.

Parent Questionnaire

Upon enrolment you will be provided with a partent questionaire. By completeing and returning this to the school, we are provided with insights into your child that allows us to help tailor learning programs to suit each childs needs.

Getting Ready at Home

You can help your child get ready by encouraging independence and routines. Try:

• packing and unpacking their school bag
• dressing themselves and practising hygiene
• following simple routines at home
• download our Get To Know Your New School DPS to look at regularly and help your child feel familiar and comfortable with their new school
• download Daisy's First Day provided by the NSW Department of Education

For more advice, see the Getting ready for primary school guide.

What to Expect in Kindergarten

Learning and Development

Kindergarten follows the NSW curriculum. Children build early skills in literacy, numeracy, creative arts, health and physical activity, science and technology. Learning through play also supports social, emotional and academic growth.

Daily Routines

Children learn routines such as morning arrival, snack and lunch breaks, lining up, using bubblers and moving safely around the school. Teachers guide children as they settle in, but practising at home helps.

You can learn more about our school's routine here.

Best Start Assessment

At the start of the year, all Kindergarten children take part in the Best Start Assessment. This is a friendly, one-on-one activity where teachers learn about your child’s literacy and numeracy skills.

The assessment will take 30-40 minutes and will be conducted by a teacher on site at the school. Best Start is not a test and needs no preparation.

Key Dates for 2025

Kindy Orientation Sessions:

• Session 1: Thursday 6th November 9.30am-10.30am (While the children are in classes, parents and carers are invited to attend an information session on: key dates, what to expect in the first weeks of school, Best Start Assessment and school readiness.)
• Session 2: Thursday 13th November 9.30am-10.30am  (While the children are in classes, parents and carers are invited to attend an information session on: purchasing uniforms, after school care (Gowrie), scripture choices, canteen and school lunches and extra curricular opportunities.)
• Session 3: Thursday 20th November 9.30am-10.30am (While the children are in classes, parents and carers are invited to a Welcome to the community morning tea - Tea, coffee and a chance to meet other parents and families at Drummoyne Public School)

We ask that you arrive at 9:30am for a 9:40am start. Please try to avoid arriving to school before 9.20am as the playground can be busy before school starts.

Our Year 6 leaders will meet you at the main entrance on Rawson Ave and will direct you to the area outside the hall to sign in. Children will be placed in colour groups which will be indicated on their name badge. The teacher leading orientation sessions will meet parents and students on the coloured humps in the South playground area. Please note, we will be changing the children's grouping  session to enable us to observe your child interacting with a range of peers.

While children are having fun getting to know each other and becoming familiar with school, parents are invited to attend informative workshops that will be held in the hall.

NSW School Term Dates 2026

• Term 1 – Monday 3 February to Thursday 2 April 2025
• Term 2 – Wednesday 22 April - Friday 3 July 2025
• Term 3 – Tuesday 21 July - Friday 25 September 2025
• Term 4 – Tuesday 13 October - Thursday 17 December 2025

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