Ewing Kindergarten Enrolment Policy
We welcome your application for enrolment at anytime. Your child will be placed on the waiting list no sooner than their second birthday.
A non-refundable fee of $10 must accompany the application for enrolment. This pays for costs associated with the enrolment procedure.
An application for enrolment form can be downloaded here.
Or you can get one directly from the kindergarten or by contacting the enrolment secretary.
Three Year Old Enrolment Policy
Three year old kindergarten is not subsidised by the government and all fees charged reflect the running costs of this program. However, the Children's Services Regulations apply.
Children cannot begin kindergarten until they turn three years of age. However, those children who turn three after the start of the kindergarten year, and who have gained access to prioritised enrolment, may have a place reserved for them by payment of full term fees.
WHERE THE NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS EXCEEDS THE NUMBER OF PLACES,
ENROLMENT PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
- Children who have turned three years of age on or before 31 January in their three year old kindergarten year.
- Children who are enrolled for four year old kindergarten at Ewing.
- Children whose siblings are past or present pupils at Ewing Kindergarten.
- Date of Application for Enrolment.
Children are required to be toilet trained and out of nappies in order to attend.
Only one year of three year old kindergarten is offered at Ewing Kindergarten.
This may be varied by the Committee of Management after consideration of extenuating circumstances and documentation from specialists supporting those circumstances.
If your child is offered a position at any time and the offer is declined then your child’s application will re-enter the waiting list according to the original application date, for the following year
N.B. EWING KINDERGARTEN COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT MAY EXERCISE ITS DISCRETION CONCERNING ENROLMENT TO SUIT THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE KINDERGARTEN AND THOSE INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING ITS SERVICES.
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Four Year Old Enrolment Policy
Four year old kindergarten is partially subsidised by the government.The office of Human Services policy is as follows:
- All eligible children have equal access and must have priority over any child who is younger than the eligible age.
- An eligible child will be at least four years of age on or before 30 April in the year of attendance at the kindergarten.
WHERE THE NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS EXCEEDS THE NUMBER OF PLACES,
ENROLMENT PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
- Children who have turned four on or before 30 April of their four year old
kindergarten year. - Children who have attended Ewing kindergarten three year old group.
- Children whose siblings are past or present pupils at Ewing Kindergarten.
- Date of application for enrolment.
Only one year of government subsidised 4YO kindergarten is offered at Ewing Kindergarten. Under extenuating circumstances this may be varied and appropriate documentation may need to be provided. If a place is approved for a second year, after discussion with the kindergarten director, then a further year's government subsidy may be sought through the kindergarten. If funding is not approved the child's parents must pay full fees.
If your child is offered a position at any time and the offer is declined then your child's application will re-enter the waiting list according to the original application date.
The Committee of Management may consider other circumstances as they arise and take any action regarding enrolments as they deem suitable.
Session Allocation for Four Year Old Kinder
Each child/parent is sent an allocation of sessions form with the offer of a place for the following year. This form asks parent to nominate 3 preferences for how they would like their child to attend the 4 sessions (eg 2 full day, 4 half days) and on which days. It also asks whether lunchtime care is required and whether there is an interest in extra sessions if they become available.
The original form should be filled in and returned by the nominated date with a copy made and retained by the parent. Session Allocation is done by a subcommittee, which includes the enrolment secretary, the kinder director (4YO teacher) and one other committee member. Input may also be sought from other members of the committee of management and/or the 3YO teacher. In the allocation of sessions consideration will be given to:- applications received by the due date, an appropriate mix of previous year's 3YO group with new children, an adequate balance of am/pm sessions for each child, the boy/girl ratio, friendship groups/interactions, attendance for at least one session of music, family commitments including work, childcare ,other children etc. Every attempt will be made to ensure either 1st or 2nd preferences are given however no guarantees can be made. Those who receive their 3rd preference will be given first option on extra sessions if they become available
Changing Sessions once allocated
After session allocation and during the year, circumstances can change for families and requests are made to swap sessions with other children. Permanent swapping of sessions is allowed, and can be organised between parents but MUST follow the procedure below...
Submit request in writing to Kinder director (4YO teacher) for approval as there may be issues (some of which are listed above for initial session allocation) to be discussed/considered. If approval is granted, it is the parent's responsibility to inform in writing, both the enrolment secretary, fee secretary and 4YO teacher of the swap, and the date on which it will commence.
Allocating Extra sessions that arise during the year
A list is made of those parents/children who indicate an interest in extra sessions on the allocation forms at the start of the year .This list is kept by the enrolment secretary and the 4YO teacher retains a copy. Parents may also make requests for extra sessions during the year and they will be added to this list. Priority will be given to those who received their 3rd preference for session times and by the date the initial request received (i.e. 1st on list). Consideration will also be given in extenuating circumstances such as parental illness and the needs of a specific child.