We offer a number of programs and services to support your child’s early years learning.
Preschool program
Times
Your child can attend preschool for up to 15 hours per week.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.15am to 3.00pm | — | 8.15am to 3.00pm | — | 8.15am to 12.15pm odd weeks of term (Term 1,2 and 3). |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 8.15am to 3.00pm | — | 8.15am to 3.00pm | Speak to staff about half day session roster. |
Fees
The parent contribution is $450 per year. See our enrolment and fees page for more information.
What to bring
Your child needs to bring these items each day:
- bag
- broad-brimmed, legionnaire or sun-safe hat (without chin straps)
- change of clothes
- drink bottle containing water only
- fruit/healthy snack for morning
- packed lunch
- appropriate footwear (sandals or sneakers).
Please write your child’s name on all their belongings.
Sun-safe hats are only required in terms 1, 2 and 4. Please dress your child in clothes that are sun-smart and cover their shoulders.
Kindy clothes must be everyday wear such as pants, shorts or skirts and t-shirts. You can buy our Pooraka kindy t-shirts for $15.
Laundry roster
We ask parents and caregivers to help with our kindy wash. Please refer to our laundry roster on the entrance door.
What not to bring
Children should not bring these things:
- food containing nuts (some children have nut allergies that can be dangerous)
- unhealthy food or drink (lollies, chocolate, chips, fizzy drinks)
- toys from home.