Kindergarten
Each year, we look forward to welcoming our littlest
learners and their families to the North Vancouver School District.
As you help your child prepare to begin a new journey with
us -- an adventure that includes learning, sharing and growing among a caring
community of students, staff, families and community partners -- know that we are
here to support you too … because kindergarten is a big step for everyone!
We encourage you to use the resources below, many of which
we have curated especially for young families, to help you and your child
successfully transition to kindergarten.
We look forward to meeting you all very soon.
Kindergarten Orientation Presentation Video
This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are unable to
hold our Kindergarten Information Evening at Centennial Theatre. Instead, we
have created a virtual presentation for parents/guardians of children born in
2016 who enter kindergarten next September 2021.
Our presentation includes information on kindergarten
curriculum, registration, and tips to help your child get ready for the
exciting learning journey ahead. We also take a sneak peek into a kindergarten
class and speak with one of our wonderful kindergarten teachers, Claire
Spofforth.
After you have watched the presentation, should you have any
questions, please reach out to Chanin Smyth, District Principal, Early Learning at csmyth@sd44.ca.
Kindergarten Registration Process
Visit this page for detailed information regarding the
process involved to register your child for the upcoming school year.
Ministry of Education Resources
B.C.’s New Curriculum
Early Learning Information
Supporting the Transition to Kindergarten
Some of the resources you will find in the Supporting the
Transition to Kindergarten section include:
Help prepare your child for kindergarten by working through
this booklet. You can use the booklet to record things that your child is good
at and things that are important to them. Use it as a keepsake to remember your
child before they go to kindergarten or share it with your child’s teachers.
Extended engagement in play is one of the best ways to
prepare your child for school. Learn more about the different kinds of play
that are important.
Support your child’s engagement through these play-based
learning activities.
Community Resources
Click on the links below to visit the websites of some of
the organizations within our community who provide support for young children
and their families.
BC Centre for Ability
Canadian Parents for French (BC-YK)
Hollyburn Family Services
North Shore Multicultural Society
North Shore Neighbourhood House
North Shore Supported Child Development Program(NSSCDP)
North Vancouver City Library
North Vancouver District Public Library
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
Vancouver Coastal Health
FAQs
Please visit this page for answers to some of our frequently
asked questions.
Questions?
If you have questions or require more information about
kindergarten at the North Vancouver School District, please contact Chanin Smyth, District Principal, Early Learning at csmyth@sd44.ca.
