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Everything about Pre-K and Kindergarten
Everything about Pre-K and Kindergarten
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
There were many interesting play equipment, toys, and the company of other children to keep kids happy at the Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Nature Kindergarten Information Night at St. Martin’s Catholic School on April 18.
When asked what ages of children can attend the Pre-Kindergarten program, Principal of St. Martin’s Catholic School Joe Kucy replied, “The program is meant for children that will be four-years-old by Dec. 31 and would like to learn in a Preschool environment.
These programs are designed to help children grow cognitively, socially, physically and spiritually. They will help the child's Kindergarten readiness skills, and give the child the academic and social advantage to be successful in school.
The program is a full day, two days a week. Children get to be part of the school community and participate in events for a fee.
There is also full day, five-day-a-week program where kids get to be part of the school community and participate in events for a fee.”
When questioned if they offer any learning assistance programs for children at this level who need a head start in learning pre-kindergarten skills, “We do offer programming, but each case is assessed on an individual basis to determine the needs.
For regular Kindergarten, the program is meant for children who will be five-years-old by Dec. 31 and would like to learn in a Kindergarten environment.
It is for a full day, two days a week. There is no cost for the program, except for field trip fees when required.
Children can also attend the full-day, five-days-a-week program for a fee per month plus field trip fees when required.”
On the year the Nature Kindergarten began, “We started offering the program in September 2021 school year.
The program is based on Learning through Exploration and Activity. The program takes advantage of the wonderful outdoor areas available surrounding the school and Vegreville.
The students love the outdoor learning environment and come prepared no matter what Mother Nature provides.”
When asked how participating in these programs helps the children’s future life and learning, he replied, “Students that participate in any of the programs are better prepared to be successful in school. The fear and anxiety disappear and they experience more confidence in their work.”
