Welcome to Maylands Peninsula Primary School Kindergarten
We hope that this information can answer any queries you may have, and outline some of the policies and procedures at our Kindy.
Our program is designed to cater for the development of the whole child, which includes the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and creative developmental areas. These developmental areas are taught through a variety of themes to develop skills, attitudes and values. Themes enable learning to be more meaningful to children and each program is centred on play, which is essential to children's learning. Activities are set up in a way which encourage children to become independent.
Language is the key to all learning. All children will be encouraged to talk to each other, staff, parents/caregivers and visitors, and will also be encouraged to express their feelings and needs. Stories every day at home and school provide a range of experiences to extend language skills as well as promoting and developing listening skills. While shopping or in the car it is often helpful to talk about signs and numbers in the environment, the time, days of the week etc. Encouragement should always be given to children attempting to read and write. They don't have to get it right; we just want them to have a go when they are ready.
We employ Diana Rigg's Pre-Literacy Program as part of Whole School Literacy Plan to facilitate language growth.
Transition to Kindy
Midvale Hub Parenting Service is offering an online workshop for all parents/caregivers of children starting Kindy in 2023.
The session will explore:
- school readiness
- routines
- lunches
- toilet learning
- and other useful information to prepare your child.
7.30pm - 9.00pm Tuesday, 13 December 2022
Online platform delivery - must have a laptop or tablet, preferably with camera.
Check back here next week for how to register or contact Midvale Hub Parenting Service 9290 6827 or email
Kindy Days
Each Kindy student attends 5 days per fortnight. Two days one week and three days the alternating week. Each term has 10 weeks with 2 weeks holiday in between.
Kindy A, Kindy C, and Kindy E
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (odd weeks).
Monday and Thursday (even weeks).
Kindy B, and Kindy D
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (even weeks).
Tuesday and Friday (odd weeks).
More detailed information about term dates is in Parent Information
Kindy Bell Times
Arrival Time
8.45am
Parent interaction in classroom
8.45 - 9.00am
Parents leave
9.00am (at class signal)
End of day
2.50pm (except Tuesday)
Tuesday end of day
2.25pm due to early close for staff meetings
Communication
"Connect" is the primary means of communication between the school and parents/caregivers. Connect is a learning, support and communications platform developed by the Department of Education WA for use in public schools. It is secure and is available via the Connect Now app and Connect website.
It is required that all parents/caregivers receive and read their Connect notices on the Connect Now app. Notifications can be received on any smart device and parents/caregivers will also receive an email when a notice is posted.
The MPPS Parent Space on Connect has all the latest information including school updates, P&C news, and other important news.
Connect is also used by some class teachers to stay in contact with parents/caregivers.
Student Reports are available on Connect and Connect Now.
Your login for Connect will be a 'P Number' and password. Each parent/caregiver will receive an email by the end of Week 1 of Term 1 to register you for Connect.
Please download the Connect Now app to look at all notices and school communication and access student reports.
Qkr!
Qkr! app is the preferred method for parents/caregivers to provide consent and payment for all school activities including excursions, camp, incursions, swimming and Edu-dance.
The P&C also use Qkr as their only way to place canteen and uniform shop orders or buy raffle tickets and donate to fundraising events.
Qkr payments are charged to your credit or debit card. Every student needs at least one parent/caregiver to download and use the Qkr app. Help us be a cashless school and reduce our paper by using Qkr.
Please download Qkr and use the Parent help card to setup Qkr or visit the school Administration.
Personal Items Lists
MPPS use Campion as our Personal Items lists supplier.
Use code 476J to access Maylands Peninsula PS booklists Campion
Parents/Caregivers are able to purchase personal items from any supplier, however the items listed are the quality and type preferred to be used in the classroom. Most Kindy personal items such as pencils, crayons, glue sticks are shared, they do not need to be individually named.
Attendance
Please do not bring students to school if they are unwell with colds, viruses and illnesses as they can spread quickly. Even if your child really wants to come to Kindy, please keep them at home until they are well.
Attendance of all enrolled students, including those in Kindergarten, is compulsory. It is expected that all students attend a minimum of 90% of the school year. At Maylands Peninsula Primary School, we strive for a target of 96%. In order to achieve this, we encourage parents to:
- carefully plan holidays to avoid clashes with school term dates;
- ensure punctuality as lateness is recorded; and
- schedule appointments outside of school hours where possible.
Did you realise that if your child has one absence every week over 7 years of compulsory schooling, it is the equivalent to over a year of school being missed!
Absences
All absences require written or verbal confirmation from parent to teacher. If your child is absent from school, we request you send an SMS to 0408 947 235 as early as possible and leave a message stating:
- Your child's name
- Room number and;
- Reason for absence.
Alternatively, you may use the online form or email your child's teacher or the school with details of their absence.
Late arrivals
Parents and students must go to Administration if arriving after 8.45am to collect a late pass that students give to their class teacher
Early Departures
Parents/Caregivers must sign out students at Administration if departing before 3.00pm (or 2.30pm on Tuesday). You will be given a sticker to take to the class teacher. A teacher can not release the child without the printed sticker.
Birthday Cupcakes
We acknowledge that students may wish to celebrate their birthday at school. If parents/caregivers choose to provide a celebratory cake, a small cup cake for each child can be brought in on your child's birthday. Please be mindful of allergies, and discuss this with your child's teacher first.
Change of Clothes
Please supply a full change of clothes (including underwear and socks) in a plastic bag with your child's name clearly marked on each item. This is to stay in your child's school bag at all times. There may be occasions when children spill water on themselves during play or are so busy playing they don't make it to the toilet in time. It is a good idea to check the bag daily in case we have forgotten to mention any little accidents to you.
Please clearly label all articles of clothing for easy identification and ensure you cater for the change of seasons with the clothes you provide.
Contact
To contact your child's Kindergarten class, please phone the classroom directly.
Kindy A, Kindy B, & Kindy E
9462 6710
Kindy C & Kindy D
9462 6709
School Office
9462 6700
If you wish to make a mutually convenient time to meet with your child's teacher, please call or email them. Email address are available Our Staff
Contributions & Charges
Financial support by parents/caregivers has always played a significant role in providing resources that extend the schools capacity to add value to the learning experiences of students. The continuing partnership between schools are parents is vital to ensuring that all students receive a level of education sufficient to carry them forward in today's society.
Contributions are voluntary; however the quality of our teaching and learning programs will be maximised when each family makes a contribution to supplement funding gained from other sources, including the State and Commonwealth Governments. Contributions collected at Maylands Peninsula Primary School contribute to items including resources to support student activities, photocopied materials for Teaching and Learning programs, reading books, Library resources, Physical Education resources and Learning Area resources.
2023 CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES SCHEDULE
Payment can be made at any time through the year on Qkr.
Handwriting
The style of handwriting your child will be learning at Kindergarten and primary school is NSW Foundation Font. We would like you to familiarise yourself with this style of writing and try to use it when writing your child's name.
We ask that you only use a capital for the first letter of your child's name. eg Paul not PAUL
Healthy Eating
Our classrooms support healthy eating and drinking practices in accordance with the Education Department's Healthy Food and Drink Policy.
We support healthy eating for strong bones and teeth, and request that parents/caregivers do not send chips, lollies, chocolates, donuts, cakes or other sugary foods to school. A sandwich, a piece of fruit and a bottle of water is recommended. We are not able to reheat your child's lunch due to OSH requirements.
Children should also bring a separate piece of fruit/vegetable each day to eat at snack time. Please send your child's cut up snack time fruit in a separate container – clearly labelled with their name. Students will bring this small container into class each day. We also request one box of savoury crackers per term.
Healthy Lunchboxes
Maylands Peninsula Primary School encourages healthy lunchboxes and the Crunch & Sip program
Independence
Our aim is to develop each child's independence at school. With this in mind, you can encourage your child to engage in independent self-help skills such as toileting, packing away toys, dressing - including shoes and socks - and allowing the use of scissors and pencils with adult supervision.
Location & Map
The school is located at 60 Kelvin Street, Maylands WA 6051 with visitor parking available on Kelvin Street or the carpark adjacent Gibbney Reserve off Ferguson Street.
The Kindergarten is at the Eastern end of the school closest to Queen Street. Most Kindy parents find it easiest to park along Queen Street and enter the school past the playgrounds. Parking and entry is also available from Kelvin Street near Susan Street.
