Children come to kindergarten with a wide range of skills and interests. At St Bede's we are inclusive and cater for the interests and skill levels of all students. It is exciting to see that we have a wonderful group of children coming to St Bede's in 2024. There are students who:

• are curious about the world and how things work;
• love to sing and dance;
• enjoy stories and being read to;
• are passionate about art and craft;
• enjoy drawing and playing games;
• love exploring and the outdoors;
• like to count and make patterns.

Many parents have asked "What does my child need to come to school with?" The short answer is that all children are different and will come with a varyiety of skills and abilities. Attached is a school readiness checklist to use as a loose guide in preparing children for school. This is not an exhaustive list and should not be seen as the minimum standard. Please do not be alarmed if your child is not doing all of the things on the list.

Feel free to practice some of the items on the list as you and your child prepares for life at St Bede's. If you have any concerns at all, please do not hesitate to reach out.