GETTING READY

You can encourage school readiness by helping your child develop independent skills and a positive outlook before beginning Prep.

Teach your child to:

• Use the toilet independently
• Wash hands and face
• Take responsibility for personal items
• Open and unwrap the contents of a lunch box
• Pack up and put toys, books, and clothes away
• Recognise their name and belongings

Download School Readiness brochure (706kb courtesy Bayside Council)

Help your child prepare for Prep

• Speak positively about school
• Talk about the wonderful things your child will do at school
• Take walks to the school
• Help your child understand road rules and safety
• Become familiar with school and its expectations.
• Chat with other parents about what is expected at school
• Visit the school and participate in transition activities

Footscray West's School Transition Programs

• Pre-school information sessions
• School tours
• Kindergarten visits, meet the teachers, and classroom activity programs. Your child is welcome to attend any of these sessions. You do not have to be enrolled at a local kindergarten to participate.
• Social events including the October Picnic, where your child will enjoy organised activities with current Preps 
• Readiness for school sessions. Speak with staff about strategies to assist your child with the transition to school life.

After your child begins school the Transition Program continues with:

• Parent Information Sessions
• Meet the Teacher afternoons
• Family Prep Evening Picnic to get to know other families and staff. 

Check the Calendar or contact the office for dates and further details

You can also learn more about the school by volunteering as a classroom helper, chatting with other parents, coming along to Parents & Friends meetings, Connector Bugs activities, School Council committees, and helping out on Working Bees.

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