Starting School

Enrolment Process

Sunnynook Primary School welcomes New Entrants at school for pre-school visits. The process starts gradually four weeks before the child’s fifth birthday. The visits are important for the child to make a secure transition to school. The enrolment process is:

4 weeks prior:Letter of invitation to pre-schooler and parents outlining the dates to visit.
1-2 weeks prior:Morning visits from 8.50 am – 11.00 am with parents and/or caregivers returning to the room at 10.30 am to supervise the children in the playground.
Birthday: Child welcomed to school.  Appointment with the Principal to review the Enrolment form.  Please bring your child's BIRTH CERTIFICATE and IMMUNISATION CERTIFICATE.

The visits prior to the child’s fifth birthday take place on a Tuesday and Thursday (to limit disruption to the classroom programme).  If a child requires more than two visits this can be arranged with the Assistant Principal.

Once a term the Assistant Principal holds a meeting for parents of New Enrant children.  This meeting outlines the routines and expectations of a New Entrant classroom and the structure of a "school day".  There is also an opportunity to answer any of your questions.

Hints for Parents of 5 Year Olds

  • Give your children a variety of experiences and talk about them
  • Read to your children daily
  • Ensure your children know their address, phone number, how to write their name, recognise colours and count to 10
  • Become familiar with the school grounds and a safe route to school.

Home Reading

As children learn to read by reading, material will come home most days for them to share with you. This home reading session should be short and enjoyable. Your child will be affected by your attitude to their reading so always be positive. Value the reading that is done and praise the effort. Good feelings about reading lead to success.