{"id":1189,"date":"2020-02-02T04:22:49","date_gmt":"2020-02-02T04:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kartiadesigns.com.au\/sandgatekids\/?page_id=1189"},"modified":"2020-03-10T14:06:16","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T04:06:16","slug":"starting-kindergarten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sandgatekids.com.au\/kindergarten\/starting-kindergarten\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting Kindergarten"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1499414717989{background-image: url(http:\/\/www.kartiadesigns.com.au\/sandgatekids\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bg-style-1.png?id=434) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1010&#8243; 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scheme=&#8221;dark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1580879200912{background: #4559b3 url(http:\/\/www.kartiadesigns.com.au\/sandgatekids\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/bg-style-3-1024&#215;451-1.png?id=999) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;6.5em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;]<div id=\"sc_title_1478188404\"\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title color_style_default sc_title_default go-left\"><h3 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default sc_item_title_tag\">Before your child starts at Sandgate Kids Kindergarten<\/h3><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title -->[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;3em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk about kindergarten and how much fun it can be, so your child is ready for the experience beforehand.<\/li>\n<li>If possible, bring your child to visit the kindy and meet the teachers so they know what to expect.<\/li>\n<li>Show your child where everything is, from the layout of the room to the location of the toilets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5em&#8221; 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If you can stay for a while to help them settle in, it will make separating easier on you both.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Some children will be enthusiastic from the beginning; others might be a bit upset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">It\u2019s normal to feel afraid of something new, especially when you\u2019re only four.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If your child is upset when it\u2019s time for you to leave, don\u2019t worry too much. It\u2019s hard not to be involved in the fun happening nearby. Most children settle down as soon as you\u2019re out of sight.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;6.5em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;6.5em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;]<div id=\"sc_title_290106576\"\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title color_style_default sc_title_default go-left\"><h3 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default sc_item_title_tag\">What does my child need to bring?<\/h3><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title -->[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;3em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Every day please pack your child\u2019s bag with:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A change of clothes (just in case)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Wide-brimmed or legionnaires hat for sun protection. (We\u2019re a sun-smart centre)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Nutritional food and snacks for the day<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Water bottle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Please make sure everything is clearly labelled with your child\u2019s name.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;]<div id=\"sc_title_113386435\"\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title color_style_default sc_title_default go-left\"><h3 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default sc_item_title_tag\">Read the parent handbook<\/h3><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title -->[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;3em&#8221; alter_height=&#8221;none&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">You\u2019ll find a lot of useful information in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandgatekids.com.au\/nash-street\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/family-handbook.pdf\">Parent Handbook<\/a>. 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