Enrolment and Pre-Entry

We recommend parents put their child’s name down on the waiting list at 2 years of age, to start when they are 3 years old.

Enrolment forms are available from the kindergarten.  We encourage you to visit during session times, have a look around, meet us and we will give you an enrolment form to fill in.

If you are unable to visit the kindergarten because you live out of town, or if you have lost your form, then you can download it here.  Please remember we would really like you to meet us in person, if at all possible.

Pre Entry Session:

Prior to your child starting kindergarten, you and your child need to attend a pre-entry session.  These are usually on a Wednesday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.  These sessions are designed to:

• Allow staff to make initial contact with your child prior to their first session
• Give staff an opportunity to outline the programme and routines
• Allow you to fill out the required forms and ask any questions you have

Parent Involvement in the Programme:

In recognition of the importance of parent involvement in the programme, parents (or family members) are encouraged to be present for at least 2 sessions per term to participate in the daily session.  So that the number of adults in the Kindergarten at any one time is not overwhelming, a roster is made available prior to each new term for you to fill in the sessions that suite you.

Why get involved?:

• It creates the opportunity for parents to see their child in differing situations and share and support the experiences which have become part of the child’s life at Gardner Road. 
• It is an opportunity for parents to learn about and understand the procedure and the programme at Gardner Road.
• It is an opportunity for staff and parents to share information about the child.