School Starters @ DPS
Our DPS Transition Program
We have randomly divided our School Starters into three groups – Koalas, Kangaroos and Wombats.
Transition Sessions 1-4 will run from 9:15 - 10:30am
Transition Session 5 will run from 9:15 - 10:00am
School Starters Transition Program
These sessions are an opportunity for your child to become familiar with their school environment, teachers and peers. We aim to ensure a strong sense of connection to DPS. All children are required to bring a drink bottle containing water, a small snack and sun smart hat in a small backpack/bag.
The transition dates are:
| Thursday 9th October | Parent Information Evening - Junior School Building This session is specifically designed for parents/carers to develop an understanding of everything they need to know about the Transition program. Time 5:00pm |
| Friday 17th October | Transition Session 1: 9:15-10:30 Getting to know my school and teachers |
| Friday 24th October | Transition Session 2: 9:15-10:30 Getting to know my school and teachers |
| Friday 31st October | Transition Session 3: 9:15-10:30 Getting to know my school and teachers |
| Friday 7th November | Transition Session 4: 9:15-10:30 Specialists session Students will learn about Sport, LOTE and Science with the Specialist teachers |
| Friday 14th November | Chat and Play: 9:15-10:00 Come and have a chat and play with other school starters, parents and teachers on the Junior School Playground |
| Tuesday 25th November | Meet the Teacher: 9:15-10:30Students will meet their 2026 classroom teacher and peers. |
We ask that you follow these procedures when attending our School Starters Transition Program:
- Bring your child to the Junior School Building at 9:15.
- Find the sign on the door with the group your child is in, e.g. Koalas, Kangaroos or Wombats. Sign them in
- Place bags/lunchboxes in a locker (any locker)
- Take your child to a table activity (fine motor skills) to settle them in
- We kindly ask that you leave once your child has settled in
- At pick up (10:30), please pick up your child from the mat and sign them out.
- Please drop off and pick up your child ON TIME to ensure the smooth running of the program for everyone involved
We will continue to communicate with you via COMPASS.
If you have not received your log in details contact the school office.