Pre-Kindergarten
At CCAS Pre-Kindergarten, children participate in a variety of play-based learning opportunities designed to develop their interests while also teaching foundational literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge.
The program runs during school hours on school days, with attendance options available from two to five days per week. It's only available for the year preceding kindergarten.
Our Pre-Kindergarten teacher is supported by two teacher assistants, as well as specialist teachers who deliver lessons in Music, Sport and Information Technology. Students also enjoy access to our campus Library each week.
Our dedicated team provide student portfolios throughout the year, in which they communicate children’s learning and evolving interests.
If extended hours of care are required, Pre-Kindergarten children are eligible to attend the Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC) and Vacation Care programs, which are operated by the school.
By spending time on campus, children become familiar with the school environment and community, including teachers, other students, the playground, and the location of classrooms, specialist rooms and bathrooms.
To ease the transition to school, Pre-Kindergarten children also have opportunities to visit Kindergarten classrooms and meet the teachers.
Pre-Kindergarten operates on school days during school hours. If you require a longer day, we also provide Out of School Hours Care that can be easily combined with a Pre-Kindergarten day.
Children must turn 4 years of age by April 30 in the year that they commence Pre-Kindergarten.
Yes, Pre-Kindergarten students wear a red Pre-Kindergarten T-shirt and school hat. This should be combined with some basic, dark blue track pants, shorts or skorts and sandshoes.
Pre-Kindergarten students need to bring a backpack with lunch and a separate fruit break container. Fruit break and lunch can also be purchased from the school canteen via Munch Monitor if required.
Each day specialist teachers deliver lessons in music, sport, information technology and library.
Pre-Kindergarten children also enjoy singing worship songs and listening to Bible stories with the primary chaplain.
Yes, during Term 4 Pre-Kindergarten participates in 'JumpStart', our Kindergarten transition program. This includes visits to the Kindergarten classrooms to meet the teachers and learn all about Kindergarten for the following year.
At the end of each Term, Pre Kindergarten children bring home a portfolio filled with the work they have completed over the term. They love sharing their creations with friends and family.