The Pre-Kindergarten day starts at 9.15am, with drop off open from 9.00am.

At the end of the day, children can be picked up at 3.00pm from the Kiss and Drop or Front Oval areas.

Below is an example of what a day in the life of a pre-kindergarten student will be:

9.00am - 09.15am: Arrival and Morning Activities

9.15am - 09.35am: Welcome and Pre-Literacy

09.35am - 10.00am: Sensory/Gross Motor Skills

10.00am - 10.30am: Reading Shared Text/Oral Work

10.30am - 10.50am: Purposeful Play

10.50am - 11.05am: Morning Tea Break

11.05am - 11.30am: Pre Numeracy 

11.30pm - 12.00pm: Visual Arts

12.00pm - 12.30pm: Music

12.30pm - 12.45pm: Social and Emotional Learning

12.45pm - 01.30pm: Lunch and Play

01.30pm - 02.00pm: Learning Explorations - STEM

02.00pm - 02.30pm: Fine Motor Skilla

02.30pm - 03.00pm: Library 

03.00pm: Home Time 

Pre-Kindergarten uniform requirements are: 

• SCAS sports polo shirt with school emblem 
• SCAS navy shorts with school emblem
• SCAS sports jacket with school emblem
• SCAS navy track pants to match the jacket
• SCAS white sports socks 
• Sports shoes must provide support and grip for all sporting activities, which means they must be an athletic runner or cross-trainer shoes with laces to be tied up at all times. ‘Volley’ style, skate shoes and shoes without laces are not permitted. 
• SCAS commando / floppy navy hat with school emblem 
• SCAS School Bag

 For more information and how to purchase, please see here

Other requirements:

• Pre-Kindergarten students require the Primary Art Smock. Please see the Primary Resource list for more information and how to purchase. 

All other stationery and supplies will be provided. 

Students should bring their SCAS School bag to school with the following:

• Hat
• Water Bottle
• Fruit or Vegetable snack for Crunch and Sip
• Food for Long Break (Lunch)
• Food for Short Break (Reccess)
• Art Smock
• Pre-K Diary

Personal belongings must be clearly labelled with the student's name.

Please note that the Canteen will be unavailable for Pre-Kindergarten and students will be required to bring their own lunch and snacks. 

Student supervision

The School has a duty of care to ensure the safety of our students on our campus. We ensure this through structured supervision procedures. Please be mindful of designated supervision times; parents will be contacted by the relevant Head of School if students are dropped off or picked up outside these times.

Morning supervision: Pre-Kindergarten Students are to arrive between 9:00 and 9:15 am. We are unable to provide supervision before this time.

Afternoon supervision: Pre-Kindergarten students will be supervised from 3.00pm-3.20pm during pick up. Kiss and Drop and front oval are the only collection options for Pre-Kindergarten students.

Parking, Pick-Up and Drop-Off

Due to the streets surrounding the School having minimal parking, we have a drop-off and pick-up procedure that involves a Kiss and Drop Zone directly at the front of the School, outside The Iona Performing Arts Centre. 

The intention is that drivers do not wait or park in the Kiss and Drop zone and that they stay in their vehicle so that through traffic is streamlined and traffic queues are minimised. The Kiss and Drop area is in constant use, and parents and visitors should not park in this area at any time of the day or night.

Kiss and Drop Car Line

Please be mindful of the following rules and guidelines:

• The Kiss and Drop zone is a "No Parking" area. Vehicles are only permitted to ‘stop’ for 3 minutes
• Drivers should proceed to the frontmost available point in the Kiss and Drop zone to maximise space and avoid gaps.
• Do not double park.
• Do not get out of your vehicle; staff will assist the students.
• Students should enter and exit vehicles on the footpath side of the Kiss and Drop zone.
• Do not ask children to get into the car before the line moves to the top of Kiss and Drop (or the Bus Lane for Pre-K and Stage 1).
• Pre-Kindergarten and Stage 1 parents can wait in Kiss and Drop before 3.15pm.
• Pre-Kindergarten and Stage 1 parents can enter the school through the Right Lane (Bus Lane). 
• If the Kiss and Drop is full or you want to get out of your car, please park in the designated car parking areas.
• Make sure to exit the zone promptly.

Afternoon Pick-ups Procedure
The following guidelines apply for afternoon pick-ups from the Kiss and Drop zone:

• A sign will be issued to all parents with your surname. Please place this sign on your car's dashboard or visor when you are pulling up to the Kiss and Drop zone. If you need a replacement sign or haven't received one, please email us.
• Staff with walkie-talkies will be on duty each afternoon to monitor pick-up via the Kiss and Drop zone and will radio through the student's surname(s) required as the car approaches. Students will then come forward.
• If your child is not at the Kiss and Drop zone when you arrive, you are required to circle around the block and rejoin the line. Keeping traffic moving smoothly is key to the system's effectiveness.
• Kiss and Drop closes at 3:20pm for Pre-Kindergarten students. Parents are contacted by Reception if their child/ren are not collected.

Parking Guidelines - see Campus Parking Map Here

• Do not park in the staff car park to drop off or pick up children.
• Do not access parking via the Columba Cottage boom gate.
• Do not park in the Columba Cottage parking area (blue zone marked A on the map)
• Parents and visitors to SCAS are not permitted to park in the allocated sign-marked parking spots near the SOLA entrance (orange zone marked C on the map).
• Local Council rangers patrol the area around the school from time to time, so please be mindful when parking in surrounding streets and avoid parking on verges or blocking driveways.

These guidelines ensure student safety and smooth traffic flow for the school community.

Term 1 Pre-Kindergarten 
Blue: Wednesday 4 February - Wednesday 1 April
Red: Thursday 5 February - Thursday 2 April

Term 2 Pre-Kindergarten 
Blue:  Wednesday 22 April -  Wednesday 24 June
Red:  Thursday 23 April - Thursday 25 June

Term 3 Pre-Kindergarten 
Blue:  Wednesday 22 July - Wednesday 23 September
Red:  Thursday 23 July - Thursday 24 September

Term 4 Pre-Kindergarten 
Blue:  Wednesday 14 October - Wednesday 9 December
Red:  Thursday 15 October - Thursday 3 December 

End of Year Picnic for all Wednesday and Thursday families - Wednesday 9 December 

If a student plans to leave or transfer to another school, parents or caregivers must provide official written notice to the Enrolments team at least one term in advance. If sufficient notice isn't given, fees in lieu of notice may apply.