About our KWSC Prep Program
Welcome to our
Kawana Waters State College Early Years, the beginning of a life-long learning
journey for your child. We believe that
all children can learn, making the development of your child’s interests,
skills, capabilities and well-being the centre of our work.
Our Early Years
Educators are a collaborative team of professionals, guided by research
informed practices to continually strengthen and improve the quality of teaching
and learning of the Australian Curriculum (Australian Curriculum Parent Information) for each child in each classroom.
College families can feel confident and comfortable in the knowledge
that the learning and well-being of their child is monitored and supported by a
team of caring professionals. We invite you to belong to our school community.
Our KWSC Prep Program
At Kawana, we are proud of our dynamic curriculum and age-appropriate pedagogy. Our focus is on presenting core foundational skills in literacy and numeracy. We teach all aspects of the Australian Curriculum from Prep. Every single child in our classrooms is provided with enjoyable and purposeful experiences that support both their academic and social and emotional learning.
We have qualified Early Years Prep Teachers, Fulltime qualified Prep Teacher aides. Our Programs are supported by specialist teachers in:
- The ARTS – Visual, Drama, Dance and Music
- Health and Physical Education
- LOTE – Japanese
We also offer:
- Evidence-based InitiaLit early literacy Program Prep to Year 2
- Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) which supports the development of gross and fine motor, balance, coordination, proprioception and visual tracking
- Grow Your Mind Program, teaching mindfulness to support academic learning and social and emotional development
- Vision and Hearing screening for all Prep students
- Early Years coordinator that supports a smooth transition into Prep
- Early Years Teaching and Learning Coach that is a part of the Primary Leadership Team to support teaching and learning in Prep to Year 2.
We value…
Building relationships…celebrating individuality…connecting to communities…learning and play!
Prep Enrolment
We welcome and
invite all enquiries regarding Prep enrolment to email the Primary Campus on prepenrolments@kawanawaterssc.eq.edu.au
or phone (07) 5436 9333. You will be
provided with a College enrolment pack and information about our Prep Transition programs.
Transition into Prep
Our Prep Transition program is an opportunity for children, educators and families to build and develop relationships while learning about 'what it is like to go to big school'. We provide opportunities for families and children to come into the College and experience Prep tours, visits, lessons and activities, as well as participate in parent information and education sessions. Please see the attached Prep Enrolment calendar for further information.
Children must
be 5 by 30 June in the year they enrol. Please
see the following link to see when your child can start Prep.
Enrolment Age Variations
Parents enrolling their child in school have the option of an early or delayed start. Enrolment age variations may be due to a child’s development and readiness, and could improve their ability to learn.
Read more about early and delayed entry to Prep and allocation of state education.
Delayed start to Prep
It is not compulsory for your child to attend the Prep year as soon as they are old enough—5 by 30 June in the year they enrol. You can delay their entry by 1 year if you feel they are not ready, but when they start school, they should still start in the Prep year.
Parents who decide to delay their child’s start in Prep may choose to keep their child at home, or in an:
Students with Disability
All children are entitled to attend the Prep Year at their local state school.
Schools provide support services to assist students with disability so they can be included in local Prep classes.
Find more information for students with disability, including information on the:
Transition tatements
Please email
transition statements to the College on:
prepenrolments@kawanawaterssc.eq.edu.au
Would like to know more about how you
can best support and prepare your child for Prep?
Get advice on preparing your child for Prep, including early childhood education and care options, and how to get your child ready for their first day of school.
See how to enrol your child in school.
www.qld.gov.au/transitiontoschool
Make the Early Years Count
