Schools
Kindergarten Registration
WELCOME TO A WONDERFUL JOURNEY OF LEARNING!
It is our shared responsibility to ensure that your child’s first school experience will be a time remembered with joy and a sense of accomplishment. Simcoe County District School Board Kindergarten teachers and early childhood educators strive to provide enriched, varied, exciting, and positive learning experiences for all students. We wish you and your child a warm welcome and a future of exciting learning experiences.
2012-2013 Kindergarten Registration
Is your child turning four in 2012? If so, it's time to register for Kindergarten!
View our newspaper notice.
View our Kindergarten poster.
Listen to Ben speak on our radio announcement.
Watch our Welcome to Kindergarten video.
How old must my child be to enter Kindergarten?
To be eligible for attendance in September 2012, your child must be 4 years of age by December 31, 2012.
When do we register for Kindergarten?
Beginning in February 2012, Simcoe County’s public schools will be registering children for Junior and Senior Kindergarten classes for the 2012-2013 school year. Contact your local public school for registration information. Click here to view a parent questionnaire for Kindergarten entry.
Where do we find the contact information for our local school?
Our Schools page includes a printable directory of all elementary schools including contact information, or you can use our School Search feature. If you are not sure which school serves your area, please call our Planning and Enrolment Department at (705) 734-6363, ext. 11297, or (905) 729-3600, ext. 11297.
Where can we find out more about Full Day Kindergarten?
Our Early Learning Program page includes general information about the program, as well as a list of schools currently offering Full Day Kindergarten and those selected for the next phases of implementation.
What documents do we need for registration?
Birthdate Documentation: Proof of birthdate (original Canadian birth certificate, Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, Canadian Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Record of Landing, or Statement of Live Birth – long version).
Residential Address: Proof of your child's address.
Below is a list of appropriate pieces of documentation that a parent/guardian may present to verify address:
• Local Property Tax Assessment
• Residential Lease, Residential Mortgage Statement or Agreement
Below are supporting documents that can be used to supplement the use of the documents above in determining the proof of your address:
• Driver’s Licence
• Canada Child Tax Benefit Statement
• Bank Statement
• Utility Bill
• Credit Card Statement
Record of Immunization: A record of immunization is also requested to assist the District Health Unit in meeting its requirement under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) to collect and maintain immunization records for every child registered in school. For further immunization details, contact your District Health Unit by dialing 1-877-721-7520.
How do we register if my family is new to Canada ?
Additional valid documentation is required to register visa/foreign students. Families of Kindergarten students new to Canada are invited to contact our Newcomer Welcome Centre at 705-725-8360, ext. 310.
Will we receive a Kindergarten information package?
A parent information package will be provided upon registration. Click here to view a PDF version of Welcome to a Wonderful Journey of Learning.
Can you tell me more about the Kindergarten program?
It is our shared responsibility to ensure that your child's first school experience will be remembered as a time of joy and success. Among many things, our Kindergarten Program will:
self-confidence to attempt new learning in different situations
• help children develop a sense of responsibility and self-discipline
• stimulate curiosity, imagination, creativity and a love of learning
• create a stimulating environment that provides opportunities for achieving
expectations in the areas of language, mathematics, science, technology,
personal and social development, and the arts
• reflect the Ministry of Education and Training curriculum requirements
How can I help prepare my child for the transition to Kindergarten?
Click here to read our parent information booklet Welcome to a Wonderful Journey of Learning.
The Ontario Early Years Centres in Simcoe County have developed a number of resources providing early learning activities for children, helpful links, and a list of suggested books and songs.
The Parents as Partners website provides tips that help parents of young children with special needs develop effective partnerships with their schools.
Do you have information about child care centres and before and after school programs?
Yes, you can view the list on the Child Care Centres page.
Did you know? Kindergarten is a German word meaning "a garden of children."