Kindergarten

Welcome to Maylands Peninsula Primary School Kindergarten.

The information below is specifically for Kindergarten parents and the operation of Kindy classes.

Please also read about the general operation of the school in Parent Information

The enrolment is a two-step process.

Step 1. Application for Enrolment - Complete the Application for Enrolment and email along with the attached supporting and/ or, additional documents listed below.

Full birth certificate, or other identity documents.
Family Court Orders (if applicable).
Information on any special needs, disabilities, or health issues for support (if applicable).
2 Forms of proof of address:
- ONE of which must be: Current water or council rates bill, rental agreement (from real estate agent), or Private rental agreement.
- SECOND: Utilities bill (e.g., electricity or gas). In special cases other documents like, a bank statement or Centrelink letter may be accepted by the Principal.

Step 2. Student Enrolment Form - Once you have received a confirmation letter, the final part of the enrolment forms will be sent out, they need to be completed and returned with an up-to-date immunisation.

Kindy Application

We hope that this information can answer any queries you may have and outline some of the policies and procedures at our Kindy.

Our program is designed to cater for the development of the whole child, which includes the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative developmental areas. These developmental areas are taught through a variety of themes to develop skills, attitudes, and values. Themes enable learning to be more meaningful to children, and each program is centred on play, which is essential to children's learning. Activities are set up in a way that encourages children to become independent.

Language is the key to all learning. All children will be encouraged to talk to each other, staff, parents/caregivers, and visitors, and will also be encouraged to express their feelings and needs. Stories every day at home and school provide a range of experiences to extend language skills as well as promote and develop listening skills. While shopping or in the car it is often helpful to talk about signs and numbers in the environment, the time, days of the week etc. Encouragement should always be given to children attempting to read and write. They don't have to get it right; we just want them to have a go when they are ready.

We employ Diana Rigg's Pre-Literacy Program as part of the Whole School Literacy Plan to facilitate language growth.

Midvale Hub Parenting Service offers parent workshops for all parents/caregivers of children starting Kindy in 2026.

Contact Midvale Hub Parenting if you require any information regarding future workshops that may be available on 9290 6827, or email

Each Kindy student attends 5 days per fortnight. Two days one week and three days the alternating week. Each term has 10 weeks with 2 weeks holiday in between.

Kindy A, C, and Kindy E
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (odd weeks).
Monday and Thursday (even weeks).

Kindy B, D, and Kindy F
Tuesday and Friday (odd weeks).
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (even weeks).

More detailed information about term dates is in Parent Information

Arrival Time
8.45am

Parent interaction in classroom
8.45 - 9.00am

Parents leave
9.00am (at class signal)

End of day
2.50pm (except Tuesday)

Tuesday end of day
2.25pm due to early close for staff meetings

Over the coming months we are transitioning from Connect to Compass to provide a more streamlined, all-in-one platform for managing your child's learning, attendance, and communication with teachers. Compass offers a modern app and web interface with more features and easier access.

To get started with Compass, download the App via the and

Using Compass in the future:

View up-to-date class and school attendance information
Enter upcoming or past absences for your child
Update your registered email and mobile number (used for SMS alerts)
Access information regarding upcoming events, excursions, incursions, and news
Communicate with your child's teachers
Access your child's academic progress and school reports.

To learn more: Compass Guide

The MPPS Parent Space on Connect is our current communication platform for school updates, P&C news, and important documents. Some teachers also use Connect to communicate with families.

Student Reports are available on Connect. If you aren't receiving notices or have forgotten your login, please reset your password or contact the school.

We encourage families to download both the Connect app and the Compass app. As we transition to Compass, parents can now use the Compass app to record student attendance and submit absence notes.

This transition to Compass is currently underway, and we will share further updates as new features become available.

Qkr! app is the preferred method for parents/caregivers to provide consent and payment for all school activities, including excursions, camp, incursions, swimming and Edu-dance.

The P&C also use Qkr as their only way to place canteen and uniform shop orders or buy raffle tickets and donate to fundraising events.

Qkr payments are charged to your credit or debit card. Every student needs at least one parent/caregiver to download and use the Qkr app. Help us be a cashless school and reduce our paper by using Qkr.

Please download Qkr and use the Parent help card to set up Qkr or visit the school Administration.

Payment Options

MPPS use Campion as our Personal Items lists supplier.

Use code JXQQ to access Maylands Peninsula PS booklists Campion

Parents/Caregivers are able to purchase personal items from any supplier; however the items listed are the quality and type preferred to be used in the classroom. Most Kindy personal items such as pencils, crayons, glue sticks are shared, they do not need to be individually named.

We're proud to partner with TheirCare to provide high-quality Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) for our school community.

TheirCare offers a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children can build friendships, develop life skills, and grow in confidence and creativity through play-based programs.

Please take a moment to view their Welcome Video and read the Parent Handbook for more information.

Eligible families may receive up to 90% off session fees through the Child Care Subsidy.

Service Hours at Maylands Peninsula Primary School