Starting School
We offer two intakes per year. The first in Term 1 and again in Term 3.
Our first intake will be at the start of the school year and is available to children who are 5 years old by the commencement of the school year or who turn 5 years old on or before April 30th of that school year.
Second intake will commence at the beginning of Term 3 and will be available to children who are 5 years old on or before the start of Term Three or who turn 5 years old on or before October 31st of that school year.
Children who commence at the start of the school year will be under normal circumstances and participate that whole year in Reception (4 full terms). Children who commence in Term 3 will participate in the remainder of the school year and will continue Reception for the following year (6 full terms).
Transition Program
Our Lady of the River School offers a Transition Program (Bright Start) during the two terms prior to starting school fulltime.
Typical structure:
- Term 1 or 3: From the start of the day until the end of lunch
- Term 2 or 4: From the start of the day until the end of day
All students must complete an interview and enrolment prior to starting transition.
Where possible, Our Lady of the River School will liaise with local Kindergarten Directors to coordinate programs and ensure smooth transitions between kindergarten and school.