Illawong Public School

Respectful, Responsible Learners

Telephone02 9543 1604

Emailillawong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Orientation Programs

Orientation Programs
We offer an extensive orientation program at our school to make your child's transition from home/preschool as easy as possible.

NABS (Nearly At Big School)

In Term 3 we offer a NABS (Nearly At Big School) Program in collaboration with our Pre-school partners, Hobart Place. Students attend sessions involving developmental play and early childhood lessons to become familiar with our environments and teachers.  

Orientation Visits

Once you have enrolled your child, they will be sent an invitation to attend our orientation days. These days begin with students being welcomed into our classrooms while you attend an information sessions to learn about practical requirements such as:

- Uniform
- Parent committees,
- Lunch boxes, and
- School programs.

The visits run from a two-hour time frame, child will by engaging in activities with their future classmates in a space where they will be learning in the following years.

These programs lead to a happy, safe and secure environment for your child in the coming years.

Information Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

We conduct information sessions during your child's transition visits in the classroom. Our information sessions provide an excellent opportunity to discover for yourselves the many opportunities we will provide for your child.

This is an important opportunity to:

  • listen to talks by the Principal, teachers, parent representatives and more.
  • Tour the school enabling you to view the classrooms, library, computer lab,hall, playground and other facilities, and observe students performing their daily activities.
  • Learn about what happens at 'big school"
  • Have informal discussions with the Principal, some of the teachers and existing parents while having morning tea.
  • Receive printed information and support materials
  • ask questions

Please note that lodging your enrolment form at the school early will ensure your child receives an invitation to the orientation day and orientation visits.

For further information regarding enrolments and Kindergarten orientation please contact the school.

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