This February and March, HCDSB staff are hosting: Ready, Set, Go! virtual information sessions for parents of children starting kindergarten in September 2022!
Ready, Set, Go! is an interactive presentation offered to help parents better prepare their children for kindergarten.
Ready, Set, Go! Virtual Information Sessions
What I Need to Know About the Kindergarten Program
Thursday, March 10th, 2022
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Topics will include:
- The Catholic Kindergarten Program
- Learning goals for Kindergarten
- Understanding of play based learning
- Learning in the outdoor classroom
- Who is working in the classroom
- Communication with parents
How to Best Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten
Thursday, February 17th, 2022
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Topics will include:
- How to prepare your child emotionally and physically for school
- The importance of learning through play
- Being able to manage your child鈥檚 stress
- Fostering secure relationships
- Packing healthy lunches
- A checklist for starting school
Have a Question about Your Child Starting School?
Parents who have questions about their child starting school in September are invited to submit their questions through an online form: The form will be available for input prior to the virtual information sessions.
HCDSB Curriculum staff will be answering the most frequently asked questions during the live sessions on February 17th and March 10th, 2022.
For more information about the Kindergarten program at HCDSB, please visit the Kindergarten page.


