It is exciting to be starting pre-school and we are looking forward to meeting you and your child. The first days of Term 1 are set aside for teacher-family interviews where you will be able to meet your child’s teacher. This is a good opportunity to share with us information about your child and for us to answer any queries you may have.
You will have signed up for an interview time at the AGM. If you do not yet have a time, please contact us.
For both groups, in the first days of the pre-school year, children will attend in a smaller group (Group A or Group B) for a reduced session. These staggered starts give each child in the group more one-on-one contact with the staff (and vice versa), so that children can familiarise themselves with the environment and routines.
The schedule for which group will attend at which time is below.
We look forward to meeting you all and a great pre-school year. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Yours sincerely,
Andrea McCurdy – 4 Year Old Teacher, Banksia Group &
Tracy Beckter & Annamaria Bingham – 4 Year Old Teacher, Waratah Group
Banksia Group 2024
If your interview is on Wednesday 31st January, your child will be in Banksia Group A.
If your interview is on Thursday 1st February, your child will be in Banksia Group B.
Waratah Group 2024
If your interview is on Tuesday 30th January, your child will be in Waratah Group A.
If your interview is on Thursday 1st February, your child will be in Waratah Group B.
Orientation Schedule – Banksia Group
Week 1
Monday 29th January Staff Set Up and Planning Day
Wednesday 31st February Parent Interviews
Thursday 1st February Parent Interviews
Friday 2nd February Planning / Prep
Week 2
Monday 5th February Group A 9.15am–11.45am Group B 12.30pm–3.00pm
Wednesday 7th February Group A 9.15am–11.45am Group B 12.30pm–3.00pm
Thursday 8th February No Session
Week 3
Monday 12th February Group A 9.15am–11.45am Group B 12.30pm–3.00pm
Wednesday 14th February Group A & B 9.15am-2:00pm (Both Groups Attend)
Thursday 15th February Group A 8:45am–12:15pm Group B 1:00pm–4:30pm
Week 4: Normal sessions begin
(All children attend)
Monday 19th February 9.15am – 3pm
Wednesday 21st February 9:15am – 3pm
Thursday 22nd February 1pm – 4:30pm (HOME KINDER)
(NB Thursday session is non-standard time)
Week 5
Monday 26th February 9.15am – 3pm
Wednesday 28th February 9.15am – 3pm
Thursday 29th February 8.45am – 12.45pm (HOME KINDER)
Week 6
Monday 4th March 9.15am – 3pm
Wednesday 6th March 9.15am – 3pm
Thursday 7th March Bush Kinder Orientation (more information on Interview Day)
Orientation Schedule – Waratah Group
Week 1
Monday 29th January Staff Set Up and Planning Day
Tuesday 30th January Group A Parent Interviews
Thursday 1st February Group B Parent Interviews
Friday 2nd February Staff Preparation and Planning Day
Week 2
Tuesday 6th February Group A 9.15am-11.45am Group B 12.30pm-3.00pm
Thursday 8th February Group A 8.45am-12.15pm Group B 1.00pm-4.30pm.
Friday 3rd February Group A 9.15am–11.45am Group B 12.30pm–3.00pm
Week 3
Tuesday 13th February Group A & B 9.15am – 2:00pm (Both Groups Attend)
Thursday 15th February No sessions
Friday 16th February Group A & B 9.15am – 3.00pm
Week 4: Normal sessions begin
(All children attend)
Tuesday 20th February 9.15am – 3pm
Thursday 22nd February 8.45am – 12.45pm (HOME KINDER)
Friday 23rd February 9.15am – 3pm
Week 5
Tuesday 27th February 9.15am – 3pm
Thursday 29th February Bush Kinder Orientation (more information on Interview Day)
Friday 1st March 9.15am – 3pm