Step into Prep at Redlynch State College
Research shows that a positive start to school leads to better learning and wellbeing outcomes for all children. It helps to support your child's continuity of learning and development and assists children to feel secure, confident and connected to new people and places.
At Redlynch State College we value the importance of students making a positive start to school and run a comprehensive transition and orientation program aimed at making your child's pathway from pre-school to school a successful, smooth and worry-free experience.
Our Transition Program develops your child's confidence by providing opportunities to learn about being at school. As it is not a one-off event, you and your child will be able to grow and learn together. You will have many chances to discuss your child's needs, ask questions and participate in parent information sessions and workshops. We have designed and embedded many opportunities which aim to support children, families and early childhood professionals to become familiar with and excited about the transition into primary school
Prep 2025 Information documents
Orientation Program
Preps 2025 Expo
Prep 2025 Handbook
Orientation Sessions
At Redlynch we offer a series of morning sessions to introduce your child to our school.
Students are involved in a
variety of activities and are given the opportunity to meet a range of staff and peers.
Registration for each session is a
must. Please register for each event and meet outside the Primary Campus Library for all sessions.
Sessions include:
Story Land
In the Library, we share stories and complete an activity.
Date: Tuesday 8th October.
Time: 9.00am to 10.00am.
Venue: Primary Library.
Register here - Story Land Booking Link
Finger Gym
Children participate in a range of activities to support the development of fine motor skills. These
activities can be practiced at home to further develop these skills prior to beginning Prep.
Date: Friday 18th October.
Time: 9.00am to 10.00am.
Venue: Prep Classroom.
Register here - Finger Gym Booking Link
Music Land
Visit our specialist music classroom to explore musical instruments, song and movement.
Date: Wednesday 23rd October.
Time: 9.00am to 10.00am.
Venue: Music Room.
Register here -Music Land Booking Link
Little Athletics Redlynch Style
Join our Physical Education teacher, Andrew Vearing, to explore athletics to improve
gross motor skills and develop hand-eye co-ordination.
Date: Monday 28th October.
Time: 9.00am to 10.00am.
Venue: Basketball Court.
Register here - Little Athletics Redlynch Style Booking Link
In conjunction with these sessions we will be hosting the following two parent information sessions.
My Child is a Reader
Strategies for parents to support your child in their learning to read journey. Practical
and informative session run by our Literacy Leader, Dominique Ottone.
Date: Tuesday 8th October.
Time: 9.00am to 10.00am.
Venue: Primary Campus Library.
Register here - Parent Session: My Child is a Reader Booking Link
Smooth Transitions
Facilitated by our Guidance Officer, Rhonda Stoter.
Providing strategies to make your child’s transition to school successful.
Date: Wednesday 23rd October.
Time: 9.00am to 10.00am.
Venue: Primary Campus Library.
Register here - Parent Session: Smooth Transitions Booking Link
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