Preparatory School
Grounded in the belief that every child is a capable and curious learner, created by God, our approach encourages children to explore, investigate, and respond to new experiences in a supportive school environment. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and the NSW Early Stage One syllabus, our curriculum blends play-based inquiry with explicit instruction in early literacy and numeracy. Children’s voices are heard and valued, and learning is shaped by their interests, wonderings, and interactions with the natural world. With strong partnerships between families and educators, Preparatory fosters confident, connected, and engaged learners. Families may choose between two 3-day programs (Monday–Wednesday) or a 2-day program (Thursday–Friday), with each class capped at 25 children to ensure personalised attention and care.
What is Preparatory?
Preparatory is a school readiness program for children in the year prior to commencing Kindergarten. The Preparatory program will enable the student’s capabilities and competencies to be expressed through meaningful learning experiences. Each child’s sense of creativity and curiosity will also be enriched.
Why Preparatory at William Clarke College?
Preparatory at William Clarke College provides children with a high-quality Christian Anglican education the year prior to commencing formal schooling. It takes place within a school environment with a strong emphasis on early literacy, numeracy and social skills to provide a strong foundation for learning in Kindergarten. Preparatory gives families an opportunity to work in partnership to determine the right place for their child to learn and grow in the future.
Where is the Preparatory class located?
The Preparatory School is located in the building adjacent to the Primary School car park within a separate and securely fenced area.
What facilities will be available for the Preparatory classes?
The Preparatory learning environment is designed to make each child feel safe and secure. It is an environment that allows children to investigate, explore and develop creativity through play and structured activities. The Preparatory classroom is equipped with furniture and age-appropriate learning resources to inspire and support learning. The classroom is adjacent to the secure playground with shade, age-appropriate playground equipment, bubblers, seating and a vegetable garden. The toilets are internally accessed from the classroom to enhance staff supervision.
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