Pre-Kindergarten
A HEAD-START FOR KINDERGARTEN
To help girls and boys prepare for school and get a head-start for Kindergarten, we offer a five-day Pre-Kindergarten program for children.
Specialist early learning teachers provide a structured school-readiness program, developing literacy, numeracy and socio-emotional skills in a fun, play based, positive learning environment.
Pre-Kindergarten children participate in their own Pre-Kindergarten choir, attend weekly Chapel services, daily and weekly assemblies with our K-6 children.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN FAQs
What is the Pre-Kindergarten curriculum?
The curriculum for Wahroonga Preparatory School covers a variety of learning areas. The Key Learning Areas are:
English
Mathematics
Science and Technology
Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
Creative and Practical Arts (CAPA) – Visual Arts, Music, Dance and Drama
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
Religious Education (RE)
Modern Languages (French)
How do Teachers communicate with Parents?
Effective communication between students, parents and teachers is a vital part of ensuring your child’s success and happiness at school. Forms of communication at Wahroonga Prep include:
Newsletter – Each week, the School Newsletter is shared with parents. Please take the time to read this. Many important mesages and events are listed and you will be kept informed of what is happening at school.
School Email – Parents are encouraged to contact the School Office via Wahroonga Prep email address wpsadmin@wahroongaprep.nsw.edu.au or via phone on (02) 9489 3921.
SeeSaw App – A digital student portfolio with photos of student activities, learning and work samples. The class teacher will also use this app to send class reminders.
Parent Portal – Parent Portal will be our primary source of communication to the School community. This app is compatible with both iPhone and android devices. Please ensure that you download and register for the Wahroonga Preparatory School Parent Portal app.
Website – The Wahroonga Prep website is www.wahroongaprep.nsw.edu.au.
What age does my child need to be to attend Pre-Kindergarten?
Students must have turned four by 31 March in the year of attendance.
What are the Pre-Kindergarten class hours?
Start Time – Pre-Kindergarten students start their school day at 8.30am. They enter the classroom from 8.20am. If your child is arriving after 8.35am they will need to obtain a late note from the School Office before going to class.
Finish Time – Pre-Kindergarten students finish their day at 2.45pm, where they will be dismissed from the side of the school near the church. If you arrive after 3.00pm to pick up your child, they will be taken to the School Office, where you will be contacted, and they will wait there until you arrive, or alternatively taken to After School Care. ALL children must be registered for after school care so there is a safe place for them to be cared for if parents are late.
How many staff work in the Pre-Kindergarten class?
There are two staff members in each Pre-Kindergarten class: a qualified teacher and a teacher's assistant.
Will my child automatically proceed to Kindergarten at Wahroonga Prep?
Yes, all Pre-Kindergarten students will move into Kindergarten the following year. In Term 4, Pre-Kindergarten students visit the Kindergarten classes and participate in a transition-to-Kindergarten program.