Dear Kindy Parents and families,
The special time in your child's life is finally here.. Kindy here we come!
Kindy Red will also be known as our class totem name Djiljit (Djiljit is a traditional Wadandi word meaning 'fish') begins Wednesday the 1st of February. Doors open at 8.45am.
Kindy blue will be known as our class totem name Binga ( Binga is a traditional Wadandi word meaning saltbush) begins Thursday the 2nd of February.
Hi my name is Miss Katie Horrocks. I will be your child's classroom teacher. I have been at this beautiful school for 12 years and there is no other place than Dunsborough I want to call home. I love the beach, my border collie puppy and doing exercise. I play community sport and I'm a bit of an Eagles football fan. I have one coffee a day and that's all I need ( I drink mocha's for that extra leap in my day hint hint :). My seven niece and nephews keep me very busy outside work but spending time with family and friends is very important to me. 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 2023. 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.
Dear Kindy kid-
“You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So... get on your way!”
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So... get on your way!”
- School begins for you child on Wednesday the 1st of February for Kindy Red. Thursday the 2nd of February for Kindy Blue. Children are beginning with a full day from 8.45am-3pm. A Half day is also an option if you think your child needs this to begin with.
- Please hang your child's bag on the hooks on the outside veranda next to their name. Its always a great idea if the child does all their jobs for themselves. 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 lunch box 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. Clearly label both lunch boxes with your child's name. 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.
- 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. If you have any urgent communications please email Miss Horrocks at katie.horrocks@cewa.edu.au.
The first day of Kindy can be quite over -whelming for most children and it is absolutely normal behaviour for your child to have separation anxiety. Please remember that if you are calm and confident then your child will follow your cues. Please keep your child calm and happy before school and try not to be late as this is unsettling for little people. When you arrive show your child where their drawer is, where their water bottle is and where they should hang them. Bring them up to the teachers to say hello and introduce yourselves. Once this is done find a play station to work at. There will be books to read, games to play and drawing to do. We understand tears are normal and if by any chance your child is distressed after their parents have left, a call will be made home as soon as we can.
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, which is going to be just so busy with play and fun learning with new friends.
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, which is going to be just so busy with play and fun learning with new friends.
If you are worried about separation anxiety then this video by Maggie Dent may be of help.
Click Here.
Teachers in Kindy
Teacher. Miss Horrocks Monday - Friday.
Education Assistants. Mrs Huxtable and Mrs Beatty Monday-Tuesday
Mrs Huxtable and Mrs Spencer Wednesday-Friday
We look forward to meeting you all on Wednesday and Thursday!
We look forward to meeting you all on Wednesday and Thursday!
Kind regards,
Miss Horrocks and KIndy Staff.
