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 around May or August. 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.

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

Following Instructions

• Can follow instructions accurately
  
• Displays a willing attitude
• Asks permission for non-standard activities (eg. visiting the toilet)

Social & Emotional Skills

• Speaks clearly and communicates own needs
• Displays appropriate behaviour
• 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, running

Focus

• Can maintain attention and focus
• Completes set tasks
• Enjoys and engages with books/stories

Independence

• Can perform everyday tasks independently (eg. toileting, taking off jacket, eating)
• Usually works without assistance
• Asks for help when needed