Enrol in Kindergarten for 2027

Kindergarten orientation dates 2027

Orientation Session # 1: Tuesday 3 November 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am

Orientation Session # 2: Tuesday 10 November 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am

Orientation Session # 3: Tuesday 17 November 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am

Orientation Session # 4: Tuesday 24 November 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am

Starting school is a big milestone for children and their families. At Kapooka, we are committed to making the Kindergarten transition as smooth, supportive, and exciting for your child as possible. We work in partnership with you to ensure each student is set up for success right from the start of their educational journey.

Before your child starts Kindergarten

Enrolment interview

Before your child begins, all families have the option to meet with our principal. This is a time to share:

• medical conditions or allergies
• learning support needs
• family circumstances that may affect your child’s start

We want every child to feel safe, supported and included in school life.

Getting ready at home

Learn how to dress independently

Get your child to practise putting on and taking off school shoes, socks, jumpers and raincoats independently.

Using lunchboxes

Encourage your child to practise opening and closing their lunch boxes independently.

Packing and carrying the school bag

Familiarise your child with their school bag and practise packing and unpacking essential items.

Practising social skills

Give your child plenty of opportunities to have cooperative play with other children. Practise sharing and taking turns and discuss how their own behaviour can affect others.

Fine motor and gross motor skills

Practise using scissors safely and holding them correctly. Practise holding a pencil with control and encourage your child to hold it with the correct grip. Encourage your child to participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor play and activities that foster balance and coordination.

Practise writing their first name

Children entering Kindergarten can practise writing their first name with a beginning capital letter and lowercase letters for the remainder.

Read with your child

We strongly encourage parents to read with their children every day for 15 minutes. This helps children practise sitting still and listening. When you finish reading, ask your child questions about the stories, like ‘What happened in the story?’ ‘What was your favourite part?’, 'Who was your favourite character and why?'

For more advice, see the Getting ready for primary school guide.