Transition Sessions
Pre-School to Foundation Transition
New environments can prove to be overwhelming and schools are no different. To support our prospective students, Karoo runs a Transition Program which has proved enormously successful. We provide a series of four sessions during Semester 2, available for enrolled children, with an emphasis on introducing the school environment to them. Experience has shown that our Foundation students settle very quickly into school life when these sessions have been attended. We notice they are familiar with the Foundation classrooms and staff, and have generally already formed new friendships.
Storytime @ Karoo
Held in Semester 1 in the Karoo Primary School Library. Sessions run for 30mins and are open to all pre-school children. Dates for 2026:
Thursday 21st May, 2026 (9:30-10:00am)
Friday 29th May, 2026 (9:30-10:00am)
Thursday 4th June, 2026 (9:30-10:00am)
Friday 12th June, 2026 (9:30-10:00am)
Karoo Foundation Discovery Night
Wednesday 20th May, 2026 from 5:00-6:00pm at Karoo Primary School
Celebrating Education Week – spotlight on ‘Showcase our School’.
Experience a ‘taste of school’ in our Foundation area, where children can enjoy a range of engaging activities. Come along and meet our leaders, Foundation and Specialist staff.
Open to all families.
Fitting Into Foundation Transition sessions
For students enrolled in Foundation in 2027 at Karoo.
Children ‘discover and learn’ in the Foundation environment and are introduced to school life during these transition sessions.
Session 1: Wednesday 28th October 2026 (9:30-10:30am)
Session 2: Wednesday 11th November 2026 (9:30-10:30am)
Session 3: Tuesday 24th November 2026 (9:30-11:00am)
Session 4: Tuesday 8th December 2026 – State wide Orientation Day (9:30-11:15am)
Foundation Parent Information Night
Tuesday 1st December from 6:00-7:00pm
For parents of students enrolled in Foundation 2027 at Karoo.
Learn about starting school, collect school book packs, meet your child’s 2027 teacher and other parents from your child’s 2027 class.
Start dates for Foundation in 2027
Thursday 28th January 2027 : Pupil free day (no students at school)
Friday 29th January – Thursday 4th February 2027 : SEA testing week
Friday 5th February : Foundation students first day of school – attend 9:00am – 1:30pm
Monday 8th February onwards : Foundation students attend daily from 9:00am-3:30pm
Transition for Pre-school parents
We understand that this can be a challenging time for parents, especially those embracing school life for the first time. During the first three transition sessions, parents are required to remain on site. During this time Karoo offers Parent Information sessions to assist parents transition to the school environment, one focusing on wellbeing and one on literacy and numeracy. Our Karoo Parent Association will also host a parent morning tea in the staffroom providing the opportunity to meet and connect with other parents (morning tea provided). The KPA members are also available to answer any questions parents may have, as they too have experienced how it feels to make that transition from pre-school parent to school parent.
