Sessional kindergarten 2009
SESSIONAL KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Sessional kindergarten is a structured kindergarten program consisting of the following hours:
3 year olds - 6 hours per week (two three hour sessions)
4 year olds - 11 hours per week (two longer sessions or three shorter sessions)
Our sessional kindergarten program is managed by Kate O'Leary.
When can I register for 3 and/or 4 year old sessional kinder?
The earliest you can register is the 31st of January the year your child is turning two.
How do I register?
Registrations are preferred via our online application form.
For families without Internet access, applications will be taken by phone.
Online applications will receive an automated reply that your application has been received by Poets Grove.
A confirmation letter will be sent to all wait list applicants, confirming the service you have applied for, general contact details and the year you wish your child to commence.
How old does your child need to be?
Your child will need to be 3 years old by the 31st January in the year the child is to commence 3yo sessional kindergarten.
Your child will need to be 4 years old by the 31st April in the year the child is to commence 4yo sessional kindergarten.
When do the offers go out?
First round offers for 2009 will be sent in July 2008.
You will also receive notification if your child is not successful for the first round offers.
Parents have two weeks to accept the offer.
After three weeks, second round offers will be sent.
When will I know if I have a place for my child?
Confirmation letters will be sent to all successful parents in September 2008, once the group preferences have been finalised.
Families that have been unsuccessful in obtaining a place in our sessional kindergarten service will be sent correspondence after second round offers close.
Unsuccessful applications will remain on our wait list. As children depart the service, wait list families will contacted and offered a place.
What are the fees?
3 year old kindergarten – 6 hours per week - $360.00 per term per child (2009)
4 year old kindergarten - 11 hours per week - $310.00 per term per child (2009)
Theses fees are subject to change and any fee change will be communicated via our website.
What are the selection criteria for 3yo and 4yo sessional kindergarten?
The following criteria are rated from the top down:
1. Date of application
2. Children repeating kindergarten
3. Previous sibling attending Poets Grove, Scott St Children's Centre or St Bedes
4. Elwood resident
5. Children with disabilities or special needs
6. Children from other suburbs within the City of
7. Children from other councils.
Please refer to the website for more detail.
Where is my child on the wait list?
Wait list positions are not disclosed to parents, however the higher and more of the criteria satisfied, the better your enrolment potential.
Children who attend the Poets Grove 3yo sessional kindergarten service will automatically receive a place for 4yo kindergarten before the above selection criteria is considered.
When can my child and I visit the kindergarten facilities?
Families who have accepted places for 2009 sessional kindergarten will be invited to attend an orientation session in October/November.
Poets Grove conducts a public open day every year, providing the opportunity to visit Poets Grove and tour the centre. Details of this event are displayed on our website.
When does 3yo and 4yo sessional kindergarten commence?
The first term of the year usually starts a week later than public school, but all other terms follow the school term dates.