Getting ready for school • School holiday program
January 13, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am AEDT
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1 Ticket per
Develop essential skills for school with Plumtree’s fun and practical school readiness program.
This dynamic program is thoughtfully designed to help your child transition confidently into Kindergarten. Led by an experienced occupational therapist and early childhood teacher, each engaging session will help your child build the essential skills needed for a successful start to school.
Program outcomes:
- Listening and speaking: Building communication skills.
Following instructions and answering questions: Enhancing comprehension and response.
Pre-literacy skills: Developing rhyming and letter-sound awareness.
Fine motor skills: Improving pencil grip, drawing, writing, and cutting.
Problem-solving and independence: Encouraging self-reliance and critical thinking.
Social skills: Making friends, initiating conversations, turn-taking, and managing emotions.
Attention and concentration: Increasing focus during tasks.
Family involvement: We’ll provide you with suggestions and ideas to continue supporting your child’s skill development at home.
This program is for
Children with disabilities or developmental concerns who will be starting mainstream Kindergarten in 2025.
When
Four daily sessions, 1.5 hours each
Monday, 13 January: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, 14 January: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Monday, 20 January: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, 21 January: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Session structure: Each 1.5-hour session includes face-to-face time with the children, followed by a brief feedback session with parents. During this time, we’ll provide resources, activities, and strategies to practice at home. Sessions will conclude by 11:00 AM.
Where
Plumtree Children’s Services
Yabsley Avenue, Jarvie Park Marrickville, NSW, 2204
How to find us
Cost
Total Price: $517 (includes non face-to-face preparation time)
Payment options: NDIS funding or private payment.
Full payment is required, and missed sessions cannot be refunded. The cancellation policy aligns with the service agreement.
RSVP
by Sunday, 5 January
To ensure the group’s success, we require 72 hours’ notice for cancellations to offer places to waiting families. Groups are subject to cancellation if fewer than four children RSVP.
If the program is full, please express your interest, and a staff member will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Additional info
Flyer
Parent involvement
Parents must stay on-site for the duration of each session. A waiting room will be available to minimize noise and distractions. You’re invited to join us for the first 20 minutes on the first day to help your child adjust.
Weather
This program is held indoors and will proceed regardless of the weather.
Contact details
For more information, email Adrienne reception@plumtree.org.au
We recommend families attend only 1 program at a time to focus on the learning outcomes.
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Plumtree is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.
Trusted for over 30 years, we provide free centre-based playgroups and online parent education workshops. We also provide therapies and support for children aged birth to 8 years with a disability or developmental delay and their families. At Plumtree Preschool, children of all abilities and cultural backgrounds learn together and begin to understand the value of inclusive communities.
Our award-winning, evidence-based programs and resources help families take control of their own learning and achieve positive outcomes. Plumtree’s passionate, culturally diverse team of specialists work from the heart in a caring environment where families feel respected and informed.
