Ready, Set, Learn!
Ready, Set, Learn Information:
Ready, Set, Learn (RSL) is a school readiness initiative sponsored by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Ministry of Health. This initiative provides opportunities for elementary schools to influence school readiness in children through school based community events. It is also intended to facilitate partnerships between schools and local community agencies and early childhood service providers, and is designed to encourage positive connections between families and the school system as well as the participating community agencies.
Each elementary school in qathet School District has different opportunities for 3-5 year olds to engage with their local school. Events vary from informal opportunities to visit school functions to structured play times on school sites. Registered families will also receive invites to "Welcome to Kindergarten" that will provide participating families with a free kit containing an age appropriate book for the child, booklets/papers containing information for supporting preschool learning and development and information about community services.
Please take some time to download the parent booklet "Ready, Set, Learn: Helping your preschooler get ready for school" that offers parents helpful tips and easy and fun learning activities for three year olds.
Ready, Set, Learn 2024/25 - Year at a Glance
Autumn/Winter | K Play Dates Opportunities to connect with school district staff and other community agencies who can support your child's growth and development as they lead up to Kindergarten. A fun playdate with games and giveaways. |
Winter | Assembly Showcases Attend an assembly at our elementary schools and get an authentic taste of what school will be like. Our pre-K visitors will receive VIP status when they attend. |
Spring | Welcome to Kindergarten Come and see the Kindergarten classroom, meet the school staff, and experience a little taste of school. Parents and students receive invitations to attend the event that they have registered for. |
Summer | Kindy Connect One final opportunity to meet classmates, see the school, and have some fun together before school starts in September. A great way to make new friends and ease any start of school anxiety that children or parents may have. |
Ready, Set, Learn Upcoming Events
The Kindy Connect is available at all schools, but we also have a special Kindy Connect Tour for children attending James Thomson. The Kindy Connect Tour includes a bussing experience for children and their parents prior to them catching the bus independently on the first full day of school. Click the picture below for more details and Register Here.
Support your Child's Social and Emotional Health. Check out this document: Fostering Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Young Children- Tips for Families.
More information on the Ready, Set, Learn program, including translations of the parent booklet, can be found on the Ministry's website.