School is a very big transition from preschool and will be much more demanding. Your child will be tired in term one, so please try to limit their after school activities. Teachers work hard to provide an optimum learning environment for the whole class, meaning that children will experience more structured and set learning times and play times. At MCPS we have over 470 students spread out over a very large campus setting. There are separate play areas, but it can be very overwhelming at the start. MCPS students and staff adhere to Department of Education (DoE) classroom and playground rules that are designed to keep everyone happy and safe.
School Readiness
In order to help prepare your child for school, it is important to know what is expected in the classroom and on the playground. Age-appropriate personal, social and emotional skills are vital. Your child will need to consistently follow teacher instructions and directions to allow learning for all students. Essential skills necessary for school include:
- playing cooperatively with other children
- sharing and taking turns
- taking care of their own belongings
- working independently
- listening and focusing during tasks
- following simple directions
- Initiating and maintaining conversations
If you are unsure as to whether or not your child is ready for school we recommend booking in for our school readiness parent information session. Bookings are essential.
School Readiness Checklist - LINK
Use this checklist as a guide to determine your child's readiness for big school.
Big School Story Time - Details and booking form coming Soon
These are available throughout Term 2 and 3. Children will take part in a Story Time session with a kindergarten teacher in our school library, parents are requested to stay. These are optional sessions designed to help familiarise your child with big school. Families who have completed the enrolment process will receive a link to book into the sessions, this will be made available at the commencement of term 2.
