The document provides information for parents about the pre-primary program at Wattle Grove Primary School. It outlines the school's aims to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. It describes the learning areas that will be covered and goals for English and mathematics. It also provides practical information about school procedures like arrival/departure times, uniforms, and term dates.

1. Wattle Grove Pre-primary
Information Session
2019
73 St John Road
Wattle Grove
Phone: 9453 6722

2. Welcome
Welcome to our information session and thank you for attending. We look
forward to working with you and your child.
Our Pre-primary Program
Our aim is to provide all children with a safe, supportive and inspiring learning
environment where they feel confident to engage in a range of new and meaningful
experiences. In our environment we will be encouraging the children to:
Participate in new experiences and investigate the world around them.
Gain confidence in their abilities and to ‘have-a-go’.
Develop independence for their learning.
Display a caring attitude towards their peers.
Accept responsibility for their actions.
Share and take turns.
Interact positively with peers and adults.
Develop their physical and social skills.
The learning experiences provided will enrich children’s knowledge, understanding, skills
and values across the following areas:
English
Mathematics
Science
Health and Physical Education
Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)
The Arts
Design and Technology
Wattle Grove Primary School has developed a set of standards which are derived from
the Western Australian Curriculum and are used in our school to ensure consistency of
learning across the year levels.
Our goal for English is that by the end of Pre-primary the students will;
know all of the letter sounds and the correct formations of the letters
be able to sound out 3 and 4 letter words
read the first 100 sight words (Sitton list)
be able to write simple sentences
In Mathematics the students are required to;
identify, write and make collections of numbers to 20
orally count forward to 100
explore patterns
recognise 2D and 3D shapes
measure and compare objects by: ‘long’, ‘short’, ‘big’, ‘small’, ‘light’ or ‘heavy’
Playground
Please note that students are not permitted to play on the equipment before or after
school.

3. Arrival and Departure
All children need to be brought to and collected from school by an adult. If someone
other than yourself needs to collect your child, please inform a staff member and provide
a written note. Children need to be at school at 8.30am. If you arrive before 8:30am you
will need to wait outside of the classroom with your child until the siren sounds.
A reminder that school finishes at 2.30pm on Tuesdays for staff meetings.
Fruit, Snacks and Lunch
Recess is at 10.30am. It is a time for the children to take a short break to re-energise and
use the bathroom. We suggest that recess be a small, healthy snack such as fruit, cheese,
yoghurt, dried fruit or savoury biscuits.
We eat lunch at 12.30pm. The children must eat their sandwiches or savoury
items first. A healthy and nutritious lunch will ensure children stay alert and
perform at their best.
Water is also essential to your child’s health. Please bring a water bottle daily, with your
child’s name on it, for your child to sip from.
Canteen
The canteen operates every Wednesday and Thursday for recess and lunch. Please write
your child’s order onto a lunch bag, include the correct money and place it in the basket
in the classroom. Alternatively, you can place an order through our WGPS app.
The canteen is run by volunteers and they are always looking for helpers. Please see the
front office if you are able to help out.
Class Helpers
As a way of encouraging children to take responsibility for their learning
environment we will be having class helpers. Helpers will be monitored to
ensure that everyone has a turn.
Parent Helpers
Our parent roster will be available in the next few weeks. One parent/carer is invited to
help from 8.30 – 10.30am. If you would like to be a parent helper, you need to complete a
Confidential Declaration at the office. These need to be updated each year. Parent
helper roles include helping with table activities and assisting in the morning routine.
Home Readers, Sight Word Folders and News
The purpose of News is to develop a child’s oral language skills and thought processes to
effectively deliver specific information. News sessions will occur in class.
Home Readers will be sent home with students to develop their oral reading, fluency and
expression. A Home Reading Pack will be coming home soon and we ask you to assist us
and your child in this process.
Each child will receive a Sight Word Folder and these will be checked weekly on the
allocated day. Please check the roster to know when to return the folder. Children must
know the words on the list before a new list will be provided.

4. Library
Once a week each class has an allotted time to visit the Library. Children
must have a bag if they wish to borrow books. Please ensure books are
returned on time and in good condition. Check your class notice board for
Library times.
Photographs
During our program we will document our learning experiences with
photographs. These may be placed in the school and class newsletters or
blogs. Please ensure you have returned the relevant permission form.
Absentees
As Pre-primary is compulsory, we are expecting 100% attendance. If your child is absent
from school, please provide us with a note (dated and signed) upon return. You can also
notify the school of your child’s absence by using the Wattle Grove Primary School App.
Birthdays
Your child will receive something special on their birthday and we will sing the
birthday song. You may choose to provide small cupcakes or something similar
to share on your child’s special day. Please ask staff about numbers. We will
share any birthday treats at the end of the day, as an allergy precaution.
School Uniforms and Hats
At Wattle Grove Primary we are proud of our uniform and the children need to wear it
every day. It is a good idea to pack a spare change of clothes and underwear in their
school bags as accidents do occur. Please make sure that your child wears comfortable
and appropriate footwear for climbing and other outdoor activities. Footwear
must be predominantly black or white to conform with the school’s uniform
policy.
We also have a ‘no hat, no play’ policy throughout the year. Children must bring their
green school hat daily.
Uniform Shop
Uniforms are available from the uniform shop in the undercover area. Opening times are
Thursday mornings 8.30-9.00am and Friday afternoons from 3.00-3.30pm.
Notes
Each child has a take-home folder which is used to ensure important notes make it to your
home. Please check your child’s folder and return it to school the next day.

5. 2019 Term Dates
Term 1 – Monday 4th February to Thursday 11th April
Public Holidays:
Monday 4th March (Labour Day)
Pupil Free Days:
Friday 12th April (School Development Day)
Term 2 – Monday 29th April to Friday 5th July
Public Holidays:
Monday 4th June (WA Day)
Term 3 – Tuesday 23rd July to Friday 27th September
Pupil Free Days:
Monday 22nd July (School Development Day)
Term 4 – Monday 14th October to Thursday 19th December
Pupil Free Days:
Friday 29th November (School Development Day)
Friday 20th December (School Development Day)