Term 1: Start Kindy Program
It is important for your child to start attending a kindy program in the year they turn 4. Contact details for Kindy Programs are available in the you make the difference brochure.
Bundy West also provides a free 0-5 playgroup called Kindy Connect every Friday 9:30 – 11:00 to support access to quality early learning.
Term 2: Enrolment Term
April to June to the time to enrol your child for prep.
Knowing your child and family early, enables us to plan a successful transition from kindy to prep.
If your child turns 5 by the 30 June next year, ring the office on 4132 8333 to start the enrolment process.
1. Collect an enrolment pack and fill in the forms.
2. Attend an enrolment interview with the principal.
- Bring your child's birth certificate.
- Bring all health-related reports.
- Bring all completed forms.
3. Let your Kindy know where your child is enrolled for Prep next year and give them permission to talk with us about your child.
Term 3: Orientation Term
July to September is when early childhood education centres and state schools work together to facilitate a range of orientation activities that your child will participate in regardless of which state school they plan to attend.
Bundaberg West's Orientation Partners are:
- C&K Walker Street Community Childcare Centre, 134 Walker St (07 4152 8011)
- Early Learning Centre Goodstart, 203 George St (07 4152 6901)
Term 4: Transition Term
October to December is when all Bundy state schools will facilitate a transition program to help your child make a positive move into school.
Please accompany your child to the school's transition program each week or fortnight as scheduled throughout Term 4. Your local state school will confirm session dates and times during your child's enrolment interview.