Our Foundation program provides a nurturing and supportive start to school, building strong foundations for learning, wellbeing, and positive relationships.
Starting school is an exciting time for children and families. At Terang College, we provide a caring and nurturing environment and evidence-based program to build a strong foundation for future learning.
Once children are enrolled at Terang College, they participate in a comprehensive transition to school program. This includes:
* Our Foundation teacher/s and support staff, Year 6 Buddies and current Foundation students visiting the Kinder, or having the Kinder children visit us, on multiple occasions to form connections and become familiar faces.
* An Orientation Day and Transition Day where students have the chance to become familiar with what school is all about.
* Additional afternoon plays in November, where students enrolled for the following year can visit, play with our current Foundation students and get used to navigating the school and basic routines; for example, lining up after lunch.
We work alongside Kindergarten staff and families to ensure a smooth and supportive transition to school.
Children starting school are buddied up with a Year 6 student. The Year 6 Buddies are there to help guide Foundation students and act as a support person as they begin their journey at school. Students starting school are escorted to and from bus lines and the pick-up area.
Parents are invited to be active in their children’s learning journey through becoming reading helpers, Perceptual Motor Program helpers, attending school events, joining the Parents Association, and/or becoming a School Councillor.
We encourage families considering starting school at Terang College to attend our information sessions or to contact us for a tour. Our door is always open.
