1. A Transition/ Orientation Program for Children starting Kindergarten in 2013.

2. Aims of the program:  To make the transition to school positive for children and their families.  To support children before they start school.  To familiarise children with the school, teachers, other students and the environment.  To welcome parents and families to Mayfield East Public School.

3.  School readiness activities.  Fine Motor Development.  Gross Motor/ PE games and activities.  Social and Emotional Activities.  Literacy and Numeracy Activities.  Gardening.  Art and Craft.  Literacy and Numeracy Activities.  Cooking  Small group and large group Activities.  Music and Movement activities.

4.  Commences Friday 20 th July, 2012 until Friday 30 th November, 2012 (excluding school holidays).  In Kindergarten’s Room, Mayfield East Public School.  From 9:00 am- 11:30 am.

5.  Children must wear closed in shoes.  Hats must be worn for outdoor activities.  Bring a piece of fruit and water for fruit break.  Children must wear appropriate clothing for all activities.  Please label your child’s belongings.  Children will receive a certificate of graduation and report at the end of the program.

6.  9:00 am: Welcome  9:15 am: Free play activities.  10:00 am: Fruit Break  10:20 am: Outdoor/ Gross Motor Activities  10:45 am: Story time  11:00 am: Craft activity and free choice activities.  11:30 am: Home time.  Each week activities will be based on a story or theme.