Starting your Kindergarten journey

Welcome to Rathmines! We are delighted to welcome our new Kindergarten students as they begin their primary school journey with us. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the enrolment process, meet our dedicated teachers and staff who will support your child’s learning, and discover important dates to keep in your calendar. We look forward to partnering with you to make this a positive and exciting start to your child’s education.

Our Kindergarten Staff

Michelle Fragar

Kindergarten- Year 2 Assistant Principal

Monday-Thursday

Rebecca Verschoor

Kindergarten- Year 2 Assistant Principal

Friday

Lyndall Archer

2026 Kindergarten teacher

Anna Mitchell

2026 Kindergarten Teacher

Malia Feeney

2026 Kindergarten teacher

Kindergarten transition programs

Getting Ready for Kindergarten: A Smooth and Fun Transition

Starting Kindergarten is an exciting adventure and we want every child to feel confident and excited as they take this big step. To help make the transition smooth, we have a series of fun and supportive programs designed to introduce children to school life at a comfortable pace.

It all begins with a school tour with Mr. Walker, where kids get to explore their new classrooms, meet friendly teachers, and discover all the exciting spaces in our school.

Next, children join the Rathmines Rascals program, a playful and engaging introduction to school routines. Through games, stories, and creative activities, kids start building social skills, making friends, and feeling part of our school community.

Afterwards, the journey continues with Catalina Kids, where children engage in hands-on learning experiences that nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence. This program helps children get comfortable with small group learning, following routines, and exploring new ideas.

Finally, children participate in Kindergarten Orientation visits, which bridges the gap between these preparatory programs and full-time Kindergarten. During this stage, kids experience real classroom routines, interact with peers, and become familiar with the expectations of the Kindergarten day.

By the time your child begins Kindergarten, they will feel confident, excited, and ready for school.

Rathmines Rascals

Rathmines Rascals is a playgroup style program where parents attend alongside their children. Through fun activities, games, and creative play, children begin to develop social skills while parents have the opportunity to connect with other families. This welcoming program helps children feel confident and excited about starting school, while building a supportive community for both kids and parents.

Catalina Kids

Catalina Kids is a 10-week program held on Friday mornings, designed to help children grow, learn, and make new friends in a supportive setting. Children are dropped off and work alongside a teacher to explore fun, hands-on activities while engaging with their peers. This program helps build confidence, social skills, and a love of learning, making the transition to Kindergarten smooth and exciting.

Orientation visits

Our Kindergarten orientation visits are a wonderful way for children to get familiar with their new school before the big first day. During these visits, the kids explore classrooms, meet teachers, and begin to feel comfortable in their new environment. This is also when our Kindergarten students will get to meet their Buddies for the first time.

Buddy program

Our Kindergarten Buddy Program occurs during the first few weeks of the school year. Year 4 students team up with Kindergarten friends to share support and encouragement during Lunch and Recess. This wonderful initiative helps younger students feel safe, confident, and connected as they settle into school life. With a caring buddy by their side, Kinder students learn new routines, make friends, and always have someone to turn to for help.

Does your child need extra support?

Our learning and support team is here to help. Visit Additional learning support before you complete the enrolment form to learn how we can best support your child.

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Enrol now for 2027

If your child is turning 5 on or before July 31, 2027, you can enrol your child in Kindergarten. Children must be enrolled in school before their sixth birthday. If you are unsure if your child is ready for school, please contact our office to discuss.

Every child has the right to access quality public education in their local community. If you live in our local intake area, start your journey to join our vibrant school community today. Follow these key steps:

1. Check your eligibility:  use  School Finder(opens in new window)  to confirm if your address is within our local intake area.
2. Read:  other enrolment details for our school.
3. Apply online:  complete our online enrolment application(opens in new window).

Visit NSW Department of Education(opens in new window) for more information on enrolling in NSW public schools including:

• local intake areas
• non-local enrolments
• additional learning needs
• starting or transitioning to school
• other ways to enrol.

Other enrolment details for our school

To enrol your child, our school requires the following:

• Proof of your child's identity (e.g., birth certificate)
• Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement(opens in new window)
• 100 points of residential address evidence(opens in new window)

If applicable, please also provide copies of:

• Any family law or court orders
• Medical, Health Care Plans, or Emergency Action Plans
• Evidence of disabilities or additional support needs

We encourage you to upload copies of these documents in the supporting documents section of the online enrolment form. Our office staff are here to help, so contact us if you have any questions.

Download our enrolment form

If you don’t want to enrol online, you can download and fill out the enrolment form. Then hand it in at our school's front office.

Application to enrol in a NSW government school (PDF 696KB)