School Transition

The physical aspect of getting ready for school is an important part of a smooth school transition, and at Platinum, we support children in building these skills every day.

From learning how to carry their own bag and open lunchboxes, to packing away belongings and managing their personal hygiene, these small tasks help children grow in independence and confidence.

We also practise skills such as sitting at a table for group activities, moving between classrooms or learning areas, and following simple routines, just like they will in a school setting.

These physical tasks might seem small, but they play a big role in helping children feel capable and prepared for the expectations of a primary school day.

Our goal is to make these experiences part of everyday life at preschool so that, by the time children head off to school, they’re already familiar and comfortable with the physical routines and responsibilities that come with it.

We hold a strong emphasis on children being exposed to and taught by different educators for various key learning areas, this helps them get used to having more than one teacher, and to experience different teaching and learning styles, just like at school.

We even create a school display board once school placements are announced, showing where each child will be going, to help build excitement and connections. The children also get the opportunities to visit our neighbouring schools and get to know the actual physical make up of what ‘big school’ looks like.