Park Avenue
LEETON
NSW 2750
Principal: Travis Irvin
Phone: 02 6953 2600
Fax: 02 6953 5066
Email: parkview-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
ABN: 90584123020
PARKVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN 2012 TRANSITION
Parkview Public School will again host the extremely popular and extended Kindergarten 2012 Transition Program
this year.
The program will run weekly on Wednesday’s from August 10th (Week 4, Term 3) until 7th December (Week 9, Term
4). Initially the program will run from 11.40am until 1.40pm each Wednesday. As we assess the children’s progress
the timing may alter to cater for identified needs.
The extended program is designed to achieve a number of goals. These include:
 better preparing children for the commencement of primary school.
 Placing children in the structured learning environment of a Kindergarten classroom, allowing the children
to gain familiarity with their surrounds and feel more comfortable in their learning environment.
 build on experiences gained either during pre-schooling or at home to ensure that fundamental concepts
are entrenched prior to the commencement of formal schooling in 2012.
We encourage all children who live in the Parkview Public School Enrolment Zone, regardless of whether or not
they are attending our school in 2012, to take advantage of this opportunity.
To aid parents who do not have transport, or whose children attend formal pre-schooling on Wednesdays, a bus
(supervised by a staff member) will be provided to transport children to and from designated pick up points.
Depending on indications of necessity, these pick up points could include ABC Learning Centre, Leeton Pre-School,
Leeton Early Learning Centre as well as bus stops in Gralee, Willimbong and Wattle Hill.
Below is an expression of interest form for the Kindergarten 2012 Transition Program.
Please fill it in and return to school as soon as possible, but no later than July 1st. This expression of interest form will
form the basis of our planning for the transition program. Once returned we will contact you with a formal program
for the commencement of the Kindergarten 2012 Transition Program.
Please do not hesitate to contact the school for more information regarding this program and enrolment for 2012.
Travis Irvin
Principal
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PLEASE DETACH AND RETURN TO PARKVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL (By Friday, July 1st)
Child’s Name
D.O.B.
Parent/ Carers Name/s
Phone-Home
Address
Phone-Work
Email
Phone-Mobile
Emergency Contact Name
Emergency Phone
Medical Allergies/
Conditions
Special Needs of my child the school
should be aware of (include likes/ dislikes)
Bus Transport Service
Yes we would like to utilise the Transition Bus Service being offered (complete the section that is applicable for your
circumstances):
-My address is _______________________________________________________________________
-My child attends (please circle) on Wednesdays and can be picked up from:
ABC Learning Centre
Leeton Pre-School
Leeton Early Learning Centre
-I will transport my child to the transition sessions (please circle if appropriate).
Signed: _________________________________
Other: _________
What Parents Thought of the
Kindergarten 2011 Transition Program
Parkview Public School enjoyed a fantastic response to the extended Kindergarten Transition Program implemented
for the first time last year.
Below are some of the thoughts of parents who engaged their children in the program:
Mrs Tracey Watson (Sunrice Accounts & Settlements Officer and mother
of three children).
“My son Eligh commenced the 17 week Kinder Transition Program at
Parkview last year. The program was extremely beneficial in preparing him
for formal schooling. The complimentary bus service was a great way to
support working parents as well.”
Mrs Joanne Robinson (Human Resources Officer at Murrumbidgee Irrigation
and mother of two children).
“The extended transition program was a terrific idea. My son Bryce benefitted
greatly from the experience. The teachers catered for the individual needs of
the children very well, which ensured that Bryce was able to settle into his new
learning environment with ease. I am looking forward to when my daughter
Chelsea has the same opportunity.”
Mrs Brooke Gilmour (Teacher at Leeton High School) and Mr Bruce Gilmour
(Physiotherapist) and parents of three children).
“The Parkview PS Transition Program helped Molly become familiar with 'Big
School', which in turn helped both us as parents and Molly deal with
separation anxiety when school commenced in 2011. The extended, in-depth
program also allowed the teachers to help us make a fully informed decision
as to whether or not Molly was ready for School.”
Mrs Susan Cregan (Legal Secretary, Tierney and Dowd and mother of
three children).
“The Parkview Public School Transition program was a great success and really
prepared my daughter Ella for what was to come in Kindergarten. It got her
familiar with the classroom environment, teachers and the students in the school,
and also helped her to form relationships with other children in the transition
program. These experiences in turn made the first few days of Kindergarten a lot
less daunting on her and myself as a parent. I would highly recommend the
program for all parents who are preparing their children for school.”
Mr Ian Draper (Acting Director of Technical Services-Narrandera Shire
Council and father of three children).
“Having just moved to Leeton and with our son Scott starting Kindergarten the
following year, we were very impressed with Parkview Public School's Transition
program. It was the highlight of his week. Each day Scott looked forward to travelling
to School on the bus and to joining in with his new friends. The transition program was
well thought out and ensured that Scott felt comfortable with the school environment,
teachers and fellow students.I believe the longer transition period combined with play
activities over the term break created a sense of identification with the school and
helped to ensure that Scott had no anxiety when he finally started kindergarten full
time."