How is School Readiness assessed?

All applicants for Foundation at the college are assessed for School Readiness before an offer of enrolment is made. Generally students will be invited to a group Readiness Assessment at the college. Here students are guided and observed in a classroom environment, participating in general classroom activities such as group time, drawing and cutting activities, and play. The child's kindergarten may also be contacted for their perspective.

Assessors at the college consider a number of factors when looking at a student's readiness. For example:

Speaking & Listening

• Speaks clearly and pronounces words correctly
• Can understand, remember and follow instructions
  
• Expresses own needs

Social & Emotional Skills

• Can separate easily from parents/carers
• Displays appropriate behaviour and cooperation towards adults and other children
• Can regulate own emotions (eg. not throwing a tantrum when unhappy)

Motor Skills

• Can correctly hold and manipulate implements such as pencil or scissors
• Has good general motor skills such as balance, climbing and running

Focus

• Can maintain attention and focus for a set period of time
• Completes set tasks
• Enjoys and engages with books/stories

Independence

• Can perform everyday tasks independently (eg. toileting, taking off jacket, eating)
• Works on set tasks with minimal assistance
• Displays confidence in own abilities and asks for help when needed