Bright Sparks Kindergarten Orientation

Starting primary school is a big step for children and families. Our school runs orientation and transition activities to help your child feel ready for Kindergarten and to support you as parents and carers.

Join us for our Bright Sparks Kindergarten Orientation Program and help your child become confident, excited and ready for school!

Read the Getting ready for primary school guide for detailed tips and checklists.

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Interested in joining Bright Sparks?

Please phone the Front Office with expressions of interest

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

6458 3423

Come and meet our staff, explore our school and learn about our Kindergarten Orientation Program.

Kindergarten orientation dates for 2026

Join our Kindergarten orientation sessions. Our sessions run through Term 3 & Term 4 - see below for our session dates

Term 3

Session 1

Date: Wednesday 29th July

Time: 10am - 11:45am

Session 2

Date: Wednesday 12th August

Time: 10am - 11:45am

Session 3

Date: Wednesday 26th August

Time: 10am - 11:45am

Term 4

Session 1

Date: Wednesday 21th October

Time: 10am - 11:45am

Session 2

Date: Wednesday 18 November

Time: 10am - 11:45am

Session 3

Date: Wednesday 2nd December

Time: 10am - 11:45am

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Before your child starts Kindergarten

Enrolment interview

Before your child begins, all families meet with our principal. This is a time to share information and get to know one another to establish strong partnerships and to support your child's learning journey:

have a tour of our school
medical conditions or allergies
learning support needs
family circumstances that may affect your child’s start

We want every child to feel safe, supported and included in school life.

Kindergarten orientation and information sessions

Our orientation sessions help children:

meet teachers and classmates
explore classrooms and playgrounds
practise simple routines

Parents and carers join information sessions to learn about daily schedules, uniforms, lunches and communication. If you need an interpreter, let us know.

Getting ready at home

You can help your child get ready by encouraging independence and routines. Try:

packing and unpacking their school bag
dressing themselves and practising hygiene
following simple routines at home.

For more advice, see the Getting ready for primary school guide

Learning and development

Kindergarten follows the NSW curriculum. Children build early skills in literacy, numeracy, creative arts, health and physical activity, science and technology. Learning through play also supports social, emotional and academic growth.

Daily routines

Children learn routines such as morning arrival, snack and lunch breaks, lining up, using bubblers and moving safely around the school. Teachers guide children as they settle in, but practising at home helps.

Best Start Assessment

At the start of the year, all Kindergarten children take part in the Best Start Assessment. This is a friendly, one-on-one activity where teachers learn about your child’s literacy and numeracy skills. It is not a test and needs no preparation.

Daisy's First Day

To help get your child ready for school watch Daisy's First Day with them to teach them what to expect when they join kindergarten.

Daisy's First Day eBook

Colouring sheets - Print and colour in different scenes characters from Daisy's First Day.

Cut-out puzzle - Help your child piece together this jigsaw scene taken from Daisy's First Day.

https://players.brightcove.net/6110393209001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6202238811001

Have a question for us?

Our friendly office team can help.

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