Your child will enter Primary School Year 1 in Your child will start High School Year 7 in Click to see Term and Holiday dates in Australia Results are based on information from State and Territory government departments, please consult your local department prior to enrolling in school.
Primary School Primary school is the start of the formal school system and is compulsory for all students to attend. Flexibility on When Children Can Start It is important to note that the age guideline is a minimum, not a maximum and it is common for parents to delay the starting year for their child until the year they turn 6.
Take the example below: Lucy : Born 1st April in Victoria. Since Lucy is born prior to cut-off date she is eligible to attend primary in the year she turns five, which is in She will be 4 years and 9mths at the start of the school year. Oliver : Born on 1st June in Victoria. Since Oliver is born after the cut-off date, Oliver will start a year later in He will be 5 years and 7 months old when school starts.
Selecting the Right Year of Entry The decision for parents on when to enrol their child is a not an easy one. Child development and maturity — For various reasons children may not be perceived as not ready to join school at the age of four-and-a-half to five. This could be related to general maturity, social skills, learning impairments and whether the child can act independently away from their parents.
The key consideration for any parent is to ensure their child enjoys school, can interact effectively with other children and engage with the learning program. Academic and extra-curricular performance - Parents may also defer the year of enrolment simply because they believe being older will be an advantage. You may wish to discuss this with your child's preschool teacher, carer, doctor or your local primary school.
Our teachers are trained to work with your child regardless of their age or level of development. Children develop at different rates and learn skills in different ways. Your school will respond to the needs, learning styles and rates of progress of individual students. Schools also plan learning experiences based on the skills students bring with them to school. Most schools have orientation days towards the end of the year to welcome children starting Kindergarten the following year. Many schools also have transition to Kindergarten programs, held over several weeks in the second half of the year.
Contact your local school for details. The school year starts in late January, after the summer vacation period. The school calendar lists school term dates. Getting ready for primary school PDF 2. Printed copies of these resources are posted to schools each year. For schools looking to order additional copies, visit Starting school resources staff only.
Ultimately your child should be attending school on a full-time basis as soon as possible. Children must start school by six years. If a child turns five before 1 May they will start school on the first day of term one in that year.
If a child turns five on or after 1 May, they will start school on the first day of term one the following year. For more information on school starting age in South Australia click here. Children must start school if they have turned 5 after the 30th June in the year prior or if they will turn 5 before the 30th June in the current school year. For more information on school starting age in Western Australia click here. Considering when to start school Early childhood intervention contacts My child and school Key elements for planning Thinking about school options Approaching a school for the first time Class types in NSW public schools After your first meeting at a school, what next?
How to apply Application and enrolment processes across education sectors Rights of parents and children Sharing information Forming a transition team Preparing for transition meetings The importance of sharing information about your child Assessments and starting school Early childhood intervention contacts Learning about school How does school differ from early childhood education and care What to find out about the school Who is who at school? Activities to help prepare your child for school "My new school" story Other stories about school Once your child starts school What to expect Developing a positive relationship with the school Calming activities for home Being actively involved in your child's education Trouble-shooting guide Supporting yourself and your family Supporting yourself Supporting siblings Advocacy skills Services Are you an early childhood intervention professional?
Are you an early childhood education and care professional? Schools Do you work in a school? However, we did not have information about why families made their choices in this study. In general, it was more common for children in regional areas to delay, compared with children from cities.
There was substantial variation within Sydney. Delayed school entry was least common among children living in the southwestern suburbs, which have great cultural diversity and more low-income households, compared with other areas in Sydney. We found children were more likely to be ready for school with each additional month of age at the start of the school year.
But the differences did add up: there was a substantial development gap between the youngest and oldest children in the first year of school. Every parent knows their child best.
Families should consider the available evidence together with their own personal circumstances, advice from their local school or preschool, and any other factors that are important to their family when making the decision about when to send the child to school. Read more: When to send a child to school causes anxiety and confusion for parents. One option for policymakers is to change the school enrolment cut-off date.
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