Salisbury SS supports successful transitions from Early Childhood Centres to School by building trusting partnerships with families and Kindy’s to ensure our programs meet the needs of all children as they enjoy a successful transition to school.
Our Transition Program begins early in Term 2 as the Deputy Principal, Head of Department- Curriculum, Support Co-Ordinator and Prep Teachers visit Early Childhood Settings within our community. This a great opportunity to meet the students, families and answer any queries they may have regarding starting school in the following year. Our Transition Program commences onsite in Term 2 and in Term 3 & 4, Salisbury SS will offer a further 3 sessions for pre-prep students to visit classrooms. (One in August, October and December)
Our first event will be a Parent Information Session. While this event is aimed at parents, children are welcome to attend. During this session you will have the opportunity to engage with our Principal, prep teachers, and other members of our community. There will be a presentation with an opportunity for questions afterwards. After the presentation, our Principal will guide you around our school, pointing out the wonderful environments your child will grow and learn in and ensure you get to see the prep classes in action. The event will conclude with a morning tea where you are again encouraged to ask questions and talk directly to our teaching staff. Information including the Application for Student Enrolment, School and Prep Handbooks, P&C application and information and PCYC flyer will be available.
Our second event is a Prep Play Date where children and families are encouraged to play in the prep classrooms with the existing cohort. Families are encouraged to engage with their child in the activities on offer, including but not limited to, construction, literacy and numeracy games, painting, playdough and fine motor activities. Children are encouraged to bring a brain snack (fruit) to have before going outdoors to play. On concluding the event we encourage all families who have not yet returned a completed Application for Student Enrolment to do so.
Our third and fourth events are Prep Orientation Mornings where children are invited to spend the morning with their class group and teachers for the following year. Children will participate in play based activities and experiences, carpet time (story, song and conversation), brain snack (fruit) and outdoor play. Please pack a fruit snack, water bottle and hat for your child. While families are required to remain on the premises, they are encouraged to leave the children in the prep classroom. Parents will engage with the principal and other members of staff. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and ask any questions that you have. The children will meet with you in the playground after having a brain snack (fruit). This is your opportunity to have conversations with our prep teachers.