Full Day Kindergarten

"Children are strong, capable in their uniqueness, and full of potential" - The Early Learning Framework

Enrollment:

Families can start enrolling their children in Kindergarten early in the beginning of every calendar year.

2025 Registrations:

1. Start February 1st and go to March 31st for priority placement in neighborhood school.
2. French Immersion registration will begin February 1st and close at the end of the month. Lottery process to follow registration closure.
3. Registrations may be done online at anytime. Detailed registration information, including videos, can be found on our registration page. 
4. Families facing challenges with registration or don't have access to technology may attend an in-person registration event at Edgehill on February 25th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Please bring child's birth certificate or passport, proof of address, and immigration papers (if necessary) if attending the in-person event.

Getting Ready for Kindergarten:

Before Kindergarten begins there are activities, events, and resources that families and caregivers can engage in to support a smooth start to school.

1. Ready, Set, Learn events can help both caregivers and children connect to a new school location and meet some friendly early learning professionals.
2. StrongStart centres in our school and local parks can assist adults and children in forming friendships and accessing resources before they go to Kindergarten.
3. The Kindergarten Health Fair is held annually in the qathet region to support children access developmental supports prior to school starting. Information about the fair is posted on our website.
4. Welcome to Kindergarten events are held at every school as a chance to tour the building, meet some staff, and access resources. Invites are emailed to families from the school that they are registered at.
5. Explore the Welcome to Kindergarten Booklets that provide pictures of the different schools. Looking at pictures and talking about the space can help build comfort and reduce anxiety for children who are unfamiliar with the school.
   - Edgehill Booklet
   - Henderson Booklet
   - James Thomson Booklet
   - Kelly Creek Booklet
   - Westview Booklet

For more information:

- Ministry of Education and Child Care's Information on Full Day Kindergarten 

- Navigating Separation Anxiety During the First Days of Kindergarten