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 (please include a copy of your child's birth certificate when returning).
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.
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
There are two groups available:
Possums - Monday, Wednesday (half) and Friday (half)
Wombats - Tuesday and Thursday
Parents can nominate their preferred group on the enrolment acceptance form. Every attempt is made to accomodate each family.