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Activities for families and children

Be School Ready

Starting school is a big milestone for the whole family, it’s important to start preparing your child early. In partnership with the Rockingham Early Years Group, we are pleased to present the Be School Ready campaign. Enrolments for kindergarten in 2026 close on Friday 25 July 2025. Preparing your child to start school in 2026 can begin now. The Be School Ready campaign is here to provide helpful tips and information to support a positive transition into kindergarten.

All information presented has been developed in partnership with child health, education and early childhood practitioners. Mother and child playing with blocks

Is kindergarten compulsory?

Kindergarten is not compulsory, however we acknowledge the valuable role it plays in providing children with a positive and healthy start to their schooling life.

When do children go to kindergarten?

If your child is four years old by 30 June 2026, you can apply to enrol them in kindergarten for 2026.

Kindergarten is an exciting milestone and marks your child’s first 1000 daysopens in a new window of life.

Be School Ready information

Schooling zones and enrolment tips Lunch box nutrition School routine Toileting Managing transition - emotional regulation Activities to support development Child health checks and immunisation Importance of conversations

Activities

There is plenty for kids to do in the City of Rockingham. From activities at the libraries to swimming lessons at the Aqua Jetty, we have a range of programs and events to keep the kids amused.

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