Preparatory Year Information
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The modern day Prep centre provides a developmentally appropriate educational program for children. The qualified teachers and teacher aides implement a full-day program (8:55am – 3:00pm) on a 5 day week.
The Caloundra State Primary School Prep program includes:
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Activity-based, age appropriate program
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Supportive, caring, warm, stable and challenging environment
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Flexible learning
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Comprehensive indoor/outdoor program
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All-inclusive stimulating activities
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Child-centred and play-based
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Music, Physical Education and French lessons with specialist teachers
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Extensive transition to ease the move into Year 1
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Library borrowing on a daily basis
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Classroom access to computers
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Very large playground for active children
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Developmentally appropriate literacy and numeracy skills program
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Access to ‘Program Achieve’ social-skills program
Queensland's Preparatory Year gives all young Queenslanders the very best start to school by helping them make a smooth transition to Year 1 and sets them on the path to lifelong learning.
Prep is 5 days a week and children stay all day. Children must be 5 by 30 June in the year they start Prep.
You can find out when your child can get set for Prep with our online ready reckoner here.
