Copy of PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMME
Pre-school programme / Be ready for school:
Transition to school.
In our pre-school area, we provide experiences that equip our children with the confidence and skills they need to start school as capable individuals. Our learning experiences focus on the essential skills and knowledge that empowers our children for their journey onto ‘big school’
We have dedicated teachers and focused resources for our transition to school programme for our 4-5 year olds. This includes
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- Days of the week
- Numbers
- Letters
- Identifying and writing names
- Left to right written skills
- Listening skills
- Colours
- Shapes
- Sequence of numbers
- Describing the weather
- Upper case and lower case
- Recognising what a pattern is
- To broaden vocabulary
- To predict story outcomes
- Healthy food choices and lunch box day
Special Graduation ceremony held for each child and their family when they leave Learning Steps to start school.
We also share very good relationships with the nearby primary schools:
- Sunnyvale Primary School
- Holy Cross School
- Tirimoana Primary School
- Glendene Primary School
- Kelston Primary School
