Kindergarten
A Closer Look at the HDSB's Kindergarten Program
Vision, Purpose and Goals
At the Halton District School Board, we support every student to learn, grow and inspire together. In our schools, every student will explore and enhance their potential, passions and strengths to thrive as contributing global citizens. Beginning in the Kindergarten years, we view children as competent, capable of complex thinking, curious and rich in potential.
The Kindergarten Program in the Halton District School Board establishes a strong foundation for learning in the early years for children who turn four years old by December 31 (Junior Kindergarten - Year 1) or five years old by December 31 (Senior Kindergarten - Year 2), provided in a safe and caring play-based environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of all children.
The primary goals of the Kindergarten Program are to:
- establish a strong foundation for learning in the early years
- help children make a smooth transition from home, child care or preschool settings, to a school environment
- allow children to learn through relationships, play and inquiry
- set children on a path of lifelong learning and nurture competencies that they will need to thrive in the world today and tomorrow
Additional HDSB Information
Kindergarten Information Sessions
Hosted by the HDSB Welcome Centre
Are you new to the Canadian school system and have already registered your child at an HDSB school? Connect with the Youth Settlement Specialist in your area for personalized support.
The HDSB Welcome Centre is hosting Virtual Kindergarten Information Sessions for families who are new to Halton and for current HDSB families with a child entering Kindergarten for the first time.
Join us online to learn more about:
- The Full-Day Kindergarten Program
- How to Prepare for School Routines
- Settlement Services and Supports
- Live Q&A with our team
Sessions will be offered in multiple languages.
Registration closes January 24, 2025 at 3 p.m.
