Dear Kindy Parents/carers/guardians,
Let me introduce myself again after this wonderful, long and hot summer. Hi my name is Miss Katie Horrocks. I will be your child's classroom teacher this year for 2022. I have been at this beautiful school for 11 years and there is no other place than Dunsborough I want to call home. I love the beach and doing exercise. I play community sport and I'm a bit of an Eagles football fan. I enjoy the simple things in life like coffee, walking my puppy Billy along the foreshore and dinner picnics down at the curry van situated near the Dunsborough boat ramp. I'm busy being an Aunty to 6 niece and nephews all up. I am one big kid myself and I hope that every child that enters my room bounces off my happy and vibrant energy.
It is with great excitement that we welcome you and your child to Kindergarten for 2022. We are looking forward to a happy and fun filled year of new learning and exploring. I hope you all had a relaxing holiday enjoying the summer weather and making precious family memories. I am looking forward to getting to know your gorgeous children and working with you very soon.
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So... get on your way!”
- School begins for you child on Monday the 31st of January for Kindy Blue. Wednesday the 2nd of February for Kindy Red. We are beginning with offering a full day, however, if your child requires a half day for the first week or so then that's also an option. If this is the case for your child, pick up will be at 12.30pm.
Bell Times🔔
Doors open/gathering time: 8:45am - 9.10am (This is the time that your child will settle in and follow morning routines.Mat time: around 9am
Recess/play: 10:30am - 11:00am
Lunch/play: 12:30pm - 1:40pm
End of School Day: 3:00pm. Pick up outside the Kindy room.
- When you arrive, please hang your child's bag on the hooks on the outside verandah next to their name. Its always a great idea if the child does all their jobs for themself. Child can bring in with them their: - Hat
-Drink bottle 🍎
-Fruit container. Lunch box will stay in their bag.
These belongings will be going into their own name tray. Just a reminder that every item must be labelled.
- Please pack a small container with morning tea in it. (Fruit, crackers, cheese etc) and a larger separate lunch box with their main lunch in it for their full day. Please note we are a nut allergy friendly school. Please do not pack nuts or any nut butters. Students are not allowed to share their food.
- Each child must have a water bottle. Please label it. Place the water bottle on the shelf inside.
- We suggest that you pack a spare set of underwear and pants in case of toileting or water play accidents. Leave these in the bottom of the school bag.
- First layer of sunscreen Please! teachers will be able to do a top up during the day.
- Each child will require a SMALL pillow for rest time. A small 'cot' pillow will be perfect.
- A communications diary will be placed on the drawers near the entrance door. If you are not picking up your child please write in the book to tell us who will be. Any children on bus or pick up lane must also be entered into the communication diary. If your plans change during the day then please ring the office and leave a message.
- Dismissal is 3pm. If you get held up please ring the office to inform them.
- Kindy calendar days are on the school website, however, the calendar will be put up on the blog soon.
- Uniform 👕: Kindy shirt (optional) and comfortable play clothes, hat, sandals or closed toe shoes.
I hope you can trust us that your child is in safe and loving hands. All children will need a little time to adjust to this new environment and before the child knows it they will be so busy with play and fun learning with new friends.
COVID Regulations 😷
Our first morning when you arrive - Our present COVID guidelines welcome adults onto school grounds. If parents enter the classroom, you will need to:
- Sign in using the SafeWA/ ServiceWA app through the QR code located outside of the classroom door.
- Wear a mask at all times.
- If parents don't feel comfortable coming inside the classroom that's perfectly fine. We will meet your child at the door. We all know our young children are very vulnerable at this stage especially entering school for their first time so It's up to parents if they want to kiss and drop or come in for a little while to ensure a successful gathering time. Outside will also be open during this morning time to help with social distancing between parents.
- All through the day we practice regular hygiene through both washing hands and using hand sanitiser before and after eating times, toileting and certain busy play periods. We understand some children may be sensitive to some hand sanitisers. If this is the case, please email us and provide an alternative hand sanitiser in your child’s bag.
Class Blog 💻
This blog will be the main communication for any parent information over the coming year. Please keep your mobile and email updated with the front office to ensure you receive texts and email communication from us throughout the year. I will be informing you also about Seesaw which will be another platform for seeing snippets of your child's Kindy work and play in progress.
Thats all folks! for now...
Teacher. Miss Horrocks Monday - Friday.
Education Assistants. Mrs Huxtable and Mrs Beatty
We look forward to meeting you all on Monday or Wednesday!
