Our preschool

Why choose our public preschool?

Welcome to our Preschool (Gulpa gaka)

Koluka Preschool is a fee-free preschool conveniently located in the grounds of Moama Public School and is open to all children indigenous and non-indigenous turning 4yrs before 31st July, the year before they attend primary school. It's an easy choice for local families with young children.

We give every child the start in early childhood education. At our preschool, children explore, ask questions and grow in a safe and caring place. Our friendly team helps each child learn and feel good through fun, hands-on play that builds confidence and curiosity.

Koluka Preschool Handbook - please contact the school office to obtain a copy
Link to Koluka Preschool Daily Routines
Getting Ready for Preschool

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our preschool. Contact us to talk to our team, book a tour or join our waitlist.

Koluka Preschool is the only Department of Education Preschool in Echuca-Moama and surrounding areas which places us with the unique ability to support the children of Echuca-Moama to achieve a smooth transition to primary school, as they are already a part of the vibrant and positive school community at Moama Public School.

Koluka Preschool embraces the Early Years Learning Framework as a part of the National Quality Framework. At preschool we believe children learn best through well planned and supported play-based experiences, based on the interests and emerging skills of the children. Koluka Preschool children learn in our well-resourced classroom with experienced and qualified Early Childhood Professionals delivering our innovative preschool program.

preschool-playground

National Quality Standard Assessment and Rating

Koluka Preschool has been acknowledged for its achievements in Meeting the National Quality Standards and striving for quality outcomes for children. Collaborative partnerships with families, communities and support agencies, leadership and service management demonstrates the commitment to quality by the approved provider, educators and staff.

Overall rating: Meeting National Quality Standards (M)

Moama Public School & Koluka Preschool
Caring for our future
T: Telephone 03 5482 1564
E: Email moama-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Every student matters, every moment counts

Fees

We do not charge fees to attend our preschool. NSW public preschools are funded by the NSW government.

Attendance

Public preschools enrol children for one year only, the year before they start school.

Children can enrol from the beginning of the school year if they turn 4 years of age before 31 July that year.

Meals

Children bring their own meals and snacks to preschool. For more information, please ring the school to chat to our Preschool Teacher, Mrs Tracey Gray.

Preschool Play Uniforms

If you are interested in having our navy blue Preschool polo and windcheater with Preschool logo, ordering information inquiries are welcome at the preschool or school office on 03 5482 1564.

How to enrol

Unlike NSW public schools, there are no intake areas for public preschools. Enrolment is on application only and we ask that you contact the office to book a meeting and tour.

Moama Public School accepts enrolment applications for the following year from the beginning of Term 2 of the current school year.

Parents/carers apply on the Application to enrolment in a NSW Government Preschool.
Enrolment requires the following documentation to the provided :

Birth certificate or proof of identity and residency status, Immunisation documentation as specified by the Australian Government, Proof of residential address, passport or immicard and evidence of visa status for children who are not Australian citizens, low-income health care card if applicable and copies of any family law or other relevant court orders if applicable.

When enrolling young children with disabilities or special learning needs, the Principal will seek support from the Learning and Wellbeing officer in the local Educational Services team.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/enrolment/preschool-enrolment

Enrolling in a preschool within a school does not guarantee a place at that school for Kindergarten.