1. Determine Your School Zone

• Why It Matters: Your residential address often determines which school your child can attend.
• How to Check: Use the Education Counts School Search Tool to find schools within your zone.

2. Understand the Transition to School

• Getting Ready: Ensure your child is familiar with a school environment by visiting the school beforehand, meeting teachers, and attending any orientation days.
• What to Look For: Check if the school offers a transition program like school visits or meetings with the teacher before your child's first day.

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3. Know When to Enroll

• Timing: Enroll your child as soon as possible, preferably when they turn four. This allows the school to plan resources and classroom spaces.
• Avoid Issues: Schools prefer not to have children arriving on their 5th birthday without prior notice, as this can disrupt planning.

4. School Uniform

• Getting a uniform: Check if the school that you enrolled your child in has uniforms. You can buy uniform [here] Some schools offer second-hand uniforms or uniform grants for those in need.
• Access to Information: Uniform information will be on the school's website..

5. Get Support from REAP and Dunstan Educare

• For ESOL Families: REAP and Dunstan Educare offer support to families, particularly those who speak English as a second language.
• Contact: Linley Hattrill at Dunstan Educare is a point of contact for assistance with the transition to school and other educational needs.

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 034486164