Orange East Public School

Success For All

Telephone02 636 27464

Emailorangeeast-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Transition to kindergarten program

Transition is an important part of preparing children and their family for school and helps children to settle into school more readily.

Transition to school helps you and your child to become familiar with the school and for the school to become familiar with your child. Each transition session will provide opportunities to meet new friends, interact with teachers and participate in developmental activities.

Transition is for children who will be starting at Orange East Public School in 2026.

Children are eligible to start school if they turn 5 before 31st July 2026. Children do not necessarily have to start school if they are in this age group and school readiness is something we will discuss during these transition sessions.

Summary of key dates

  • OEPS enrolment applications due – Tuesday, 24th June 2025
  • Notification of enrolment acceptance (non-zoned applications) – Thursday, 26th June 2025
  • OEPS supported transition playgroup – commences mid-Term 3 2025 (x5 weekly sessions starting on Thursday, 28th August 2025)
  • Kinder parent information evening – Wednesday, 3rd September 2025
  • Kinder transition sessions – commences early Term 4 2025 (x5 weekly sessions starting on Thursday, 23rd October 2025)