Kindergarten to Foundation Transition Program
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
St. Fidelis Catholic Primary School recognises that students transitioning through any phase of schooling should do so with confidence and with accurate knowledge of school expectations. We help students achieve this level of confidence by making the transition program an enjoyable and enlightening experience. A successful transition ensures that students are able to connect to and engage with a new setting. A partnership between students, teachers, and parents is vital in giving students a realistic and positive attitude towards starting school. At St Fidelis, we have a comprehensive transition program for students commencing Foundation.
Please refer to the table below for all the dates and details of the transition sessions for Foundation children coming to school in 2027
| TERM 4 YEAR PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT |
WHAT |
| 11th November 2026 7:00pm | 2027 Foundation Parent and Carers Faith and Welcome Evening. Both parents or at least one parent required to attend. |
| 19th October 2026 9:30am – 11:00am | School Experience 1 for 2027 Foundation students. This first School Experience is for children who will be joining our school next year. Students will engage in a school activity.Once students are settled in their learning space, their parents will join the Principal who will present the School’s Vision. |
| 26th October 2026 9:30am – 11:00am | School Experience 2 for 2027 Foundation students This second School Experience is for children who will be joining our school next year. Students will engage in a school activity.Parents have an opportunity to listen to a presentation on Learning diversity and Well-being at St. Fidelis and receive an overview of the Speech Pathology program. |
| 9th November 2026 9:30-11:00 am | School Experience 3 for 2027 Foundation students This third School Experience is for children who will be joining our school next year. Students will engage in a school activity.Parents have an opportunity to listen to a presentation from the Literacy, Numeracy and Learning and Teaching Leader for an overview of the learning approach at St Fidelis. |
| 16th November 2026 9:30-11:00 am | School Experience 4 for 2027 Foundation students This fourth School Experience is for children who will be joining our school next year.Parents will have an opportunity to listen to a short presentation from our out-of-school Care Provider, THEIRCARE, and hear from the president of our Parents and Friends committee, a short uniform presentation and an opportunity to try on some school uniforms with your child.There will also be an overview of our Child Safety practices and an induction for new parents who would like to volunteer in 2026. |
| Oct & November | St Fidelis staff Kindergarten visits. |
| 7th December 2026 9:30-11:00 am/strong> | Whole School Orientation for New Foundation students This school experience is an opportunity for the children who will be joining our school next year to meet their teacher and class friends. |
| TERM 1 YEAR OF COMMENCEMENT |
WHAT |
| 29th January 2027 | First day of school for Foundation students FRIDAY 29th January 8:50 am -1:30 pm.
As of the week beginning February 1st the students will be at school from 8:50 am -3:30 pm except for the Wednesdays February. Foundation students do not attend school on Wednesday February 3rd, 10th 17th & 24th |
| March 2027 | Foundation Students and Year 6 Buddies School Mass Celebration on (date to be confirmed) at 11:00 am Mass , St Fidelis Church followed by morning tea in the school hall. |