Welcome to Riverton Kindergarten
The Governing Council and staff welcome you to Riverton Kindergarten. We value and care for all children at our centre and strive to provide a safe and caring learning environment.
Our purpose is to provide every child with the opportunity to develop to their full potential through quality care and teaching.
The Kindergarten encourages a rich and relevant play based curriculum to support the development of the whole child. Children are actively engaged in hands on experiences and activities that are relevant to their lives and builds upon previous knowledge and interests.
The focus is on fostering dispositions for learning such as curiosity and persistence, a positive self-esteem, interpersonal skills such as communication, cooperation, sharing and making friends. Children are encouraged to explore new concepts, skills and problems.
Contact Information
| Director: | Marie Barber |
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| Phone: | (08) 8847 2109 |
| Fax: | (08) 8847 2065 |
| Address: | 5 Gilbert Street RIVERTON SA 5412 |
| Region: | Yorke and Mid North |
| E-mail: | kindy.director@rivertonkgn.sa.edu.au |
Feedback and Complaints
Let us know if you have feedback or a complaint, or if you want to give us a compliment. Feedback is valuable as it helps us shape our services to meet your needs.
Our parent guide to raising a concern or complaint (word 901KB)
Session Times
Kindergarten
Children who are four years of age are entitled to a total of 160 half day sessions for 4 terms before starting school, usually consisting of 4 sessions per week. A full day program (2 sessions per day) is offered to children on Monday's and Wednesday's.
Pre-entry
Children can attend one session of Pre-entry for the term before they turn four years of age. Parents are encouraged to stay with their child until they are confident to stay on their own.
Rural Entry
Children who live more than 10km from the centre can access their 160 sessions over an extra term. They can attend one full day for two terms then two full days for three terms after their pre-entry term, or they can attend as normal with 2 full days for four terms after their pre-entry term.
| Monday Session: | 9.00am – 3.00pm |
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| Wednesday Session: | 9.00am – 3.00pm |
| Pre-entry Session: | 9.30am – 11.30am, Monday or Wednesday depending on numbers |
Parent Information
| Download | File Size | File Type |
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| NOTE: All downloads open in a new browser window | ||
| Kindergarten Information | 81 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Pre-entry Information | 72 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Parents Handbook | 1.5 MB | Adobe PDF |
| General Policies | 160 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Health Policies | 135 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Safety Policies | 189 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Sunsmart Policy | 139 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Newsletter | ||
| Riverton Kindergarten Newsletter | 1 MB | Adobe PDF |
Playgroup Information
Playgroup is an informal session where parents, carers, babies and young children up to school age can come together in a relaxed environment and socialise.
Both adults and children can gain from regular Playgroup session - it is a time to talk, make friends and share experiences. Free play is the essence of the playgroup session. Different activities are set out to allow children to choose, experience and learn at their own pace with you present to lend a helping hand.
Our Playgroup is an affiliated member of the Playgroup Association of South Australia Inc. As such all families attending must become members of the association. There are many benefits to being a member, including insurance cover, member discounts, newspapers and newsletters, professional support and events.
Occasional Care
When numbers permit several occasional care spaces may be available each session. Children who are toilet trained can access one session per week. Bookings can be made with the Director up to one week in advance.
Context Statement
The Context Statement provides detailed information about our preschool.
| Download | File Size | File Type |
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| NOTE: The Context Statement will open in a new browser window | ||
| Context Statement | 22 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Site Improvement Plan | 65 KB | Adobe PDF |
| Annual Report | 1.09 MB | Adobe PDF |