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October is Kindergarten Registration Month

Do you have a child who will be five by the end of December 2007? If yes, please know that registration for children who will start kindergarten in September 2007 is being held this month at elementary schools across New Brunswick.

Starting school is an important time in a child’s life. To ease the transition from home or preschool, we encourage parents to register their children this month. This allows teachers, principals and school district staff time to organize several opportunities to meet with parents and children before school begins the following September.

During such sessions, parents will learn about the typical development of four-year olds and ways they can encourage this development. They will be provided with information about the school and the kindergarten program, and given the opportunity to ask questions. Children will also have the chance to visit the school and become familiar with some of the staff and the surroundings.

Here is what some parents had to say about the sessions on preparing children for kindergarten:
  • I am glad that parents and children are introduced to this new environment gradually and early. We’ve had time to get used to the change.

  • I thought the sessions were excellent. They certainly helped ease my child’s concerns with starting school.

  • The sessions really helped to pinpoint some things to work on at home.

  • It was exactly what my child needed to help her feel comfortable about going to school in September. She was excited and ready to start school because she knew what to expect. Great!
Questions or additional information about kindergarten registration is available by contacting your local school district:

School District Registration Period Phone number
District 2 (Moncton) October 16 - 20 506-856-3222
District 6 (Rothesay) October 18 - 19 506-847-6262
District 8 (Saint John) October 16 - 20 506-658-5300
District 10 (St. Stephen) October 16 - 20 506-466-7300
District 14 (Woodstock) October 16 - 20 506-325-4432
District 15 (Dalhousie) October 16 - 20 506-684-7555
District 16 (Miramichi) October 16 - 20 506-778-6075
District 17 (Oromocto) October 17 506-357-4010
District 18 (Fredericton) October 18 506-453-5454

A good start to school is important to a child's future. Register early so you and your child can be as ready as possible for the first day of school.


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