Kindergarten registration 2021
Our Kindergarten Programs are…
- Flexible and responsive to individual differences
- Designed to allow children to learn in unique ways
- Supportive learning environments that promote creativity, learning through play and problem-solving
- Spaces that encourage independent thinking, building connections and understanding feelings
- Guided by a classroom teacher and early childhood educator team
It’s All Students First at HPEDSB
Starting school is an exciting time for young children and their families. All our elementary schools offer Kindergarten for Year 1 (JK) and Year 2 (SK).
Quality early-learning experiences have the potential to improve children’s overall health and well-being for a lifetime. Our Kindergarten classrooms are caring, safe, inclusive and accepting learning environments that encourage children to reach their full potential. At HPEDSB, we believe that a partnership between educators and families is key to promoting the resilience and overall well-being of children.
We understand that parents/guardians want to know about their children’s learning and progress in school. We’re here to help explain what to expect. Scroll down for a list of upcoming virtual Kindergarten information sessions.
Online Registration
Online registration →
Step one
Complete the online registration for Kindergarten form
Step two
Once online registration is completed, parents/guardians must provide the school with copies of the following documentation:
- birth certificate* or passport as official proof of the child’s date of birth and legal name;
- immunization card;
- confirmation of the parent/guardian name and home address, such as a driver’s licence, hydro bill or phone bill; and
- legal custody orders, if applicable.
Normally parents/guardians would be asked to go to the school to take in that documentation. Because of physical distancing due to COVID-19, we are taking an alternative approach to accept digital evidence (pictures of the above-noted documents) as verification. The school will contact you about this.
*To apply for a birth certificate, follow these steps:
- If you have access to a computer and a major credit card, visit ServiceOntario to complete an on-line application. Submit the form and pay on-line using a credit card. The birth certificate will be delivered to you.
- If you do not have access to a computer, contact your local MPP’s office.
For Junior Kindergarten, children must be four years old in 2021 (born in 2017). For Senior Kindergarten, children must be five years old in 2021 (born in 2016). If your child is currently in Year 1 (JK), you do not need to register again for Year 2 (SK).
- A HPEDSB Family Questionnaire (pdf) is available for families. The purpose of the questionnaire is to gather information that will support your child’s transition to school. Completed questionnaires can be emailed or taken directly to schools.
- Form 527-1 New Student Registration Form (pdf)
Before and After School Care
If you require before and/or after school care for your child, please complete this short Before and After School Care Form to share the details of your child care needs with your school.
2021 Virtual Kindergarten Information Sessions
School | Date/Time | Meeting Link |
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Bayside Public School | May 10 at 6:00 PM | http://meet.google.com/ibb-npku-anw |
C.M.L. Snider School | May 26 at 5:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/xfp-nybf-nsk |
Coe Hill School | April 27 at 3:30 PM | https://meet.google.com/fnz-dzyp-hdf?hs=122&authuser=0 |
Deseronto Public School | June 15 at 3:45 PM | https://meet.google.com/xma-aeyb-chd |
Foxboro Public School | June 10 at 6:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/asj-ytmg-qfx |
Frankford Public School | May 27 at 6:30 PM | Please contact the school to request meeting link be sent by email |
Harmony Public School | June 3 at 6:30 PM | https://meet.google.com/sut-zjng-jwp |
Harry J. Clarke Public School | May 19 at 4:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/wif-sohq-nfo?authuser=0&hs=122 |
Hermon Public School | May 20
Session 1: 6:00 PM Session 2: 6:30 PM |
Session 1: https://meet.google.com/xun-gora-pnn?hs=122&authuser=0
Session 2: https://meet.google.com/ojd-xmjm-yts?hs=122&authuser=0 |
Kente Public School | May 27 at 5:30 PM | https://meet.google.com/gtp-bhmx-wva |
Madoc Township Public School | May 26 at 3:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/ect-zimu-gir |
Marmora Public School | Session 1: June 9 at 5:30 PM
Session 2: June 10 at 5:30 PM |
Both sessions: https://meet.google.com/ogy-pqvi-vcg |
Massassaga-Rednersville Public School | May 26 at 6:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/fof-ybvy-ife |
Maynooth Public School | Session 1: May 20 at 11:10 AM
Session 2: June 16 at 6:00 PM |
Session 1: https://meet.google.com/qej-veuu-naq
Session 2: https://meet.google.com/wne-rysg-wdr |
North Trenton Public School | May 26 at 4:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/jrb-zfbu-ypq |
Park Dale School | May 19 at 4:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/hsn-feik-vum |
Prince Charles Public School (Trenton) | May 19 at 6:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/rsa-npxh-nwd |
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute | Session 1: May 26 at 3:00 PM
Session 2: June 1 at 6:00 PM |
Session 1: https://meet.google.com/jba-mqii-hoo
Session 2: https://meet.google.com/uih-hewm-tzo |
Prince of Wales Public School | June 10 at 4:30 PM | https://meet.google.com/mue-ydsw-mvk |
Queen Elizabeth School | May 5 at 5:00 PM | http://meet.google.com/drx-qvpb-qxm |
Queen Victoria School | May 11 at 4:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/kwk-fdmv-tcx |
Sir John A Macdonald School | June 3 at 5:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/pfq-fpwx-ify |
Sophiasburgh Central School | May 26 at 6:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/vyn-xffx-vje?hs=122&authuser=0 |
Susanna Moodie Public School | June 1 at 5:00 PM | bit.ly/WelcomeToSusieMoo |
Tweed Elementary School | June 10 at 6:30 PM | https://meet.google.com/yde-aawa-okp?authuser=0 |
Tyendinaga Public School | June 10 at 6:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/zdg-qbwx-par?authuser=0 |
VP Carswell Public School | May 13 at 6:00 PM | https://meet.google.com/qhx-qirz-tfq |
York River Public School | May 18 at 4:00 PM | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85968306459? |
More virtual orientation nights are being planned. If you do not see one for your school, please contact the school or check back here in a few days.
Kindergarten Program
Kindergarten Program
The following resources will support your understanding of the Kindergarten Program and provide information to help your child to be successful!
Preparing for Kindergarten
Preparing for Kindergarten
Starting Kindergarten is an exciting milestone for children and their families! At Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board, we are here to guide and support you along this amazing journey.
- Express excitement and enthusiasm as you promote Kindergarten so that your child will look forward to school
- Encourage positive attitudes and habits in preparation for school such as, establishing bed-time and morning routines
- Promote oral communication by playing and talking to your child; listen to them as they speak about their experiences
- Be mindful of your child’s well-being by ask them to speak about their feelings and emotional needs
- Find opportunities for your child to interact with children their own age to develop turn taking, sharing and social skills
- Build independence and perseverance by providing opportunities to practice toileting, dressing, tidying and eating
- Read a variety of books to your child daily to encourage the love of reading and talk about the stories you read
- Support the development of your child’s fine motor skills by practicing drawing simple pictures or writing their name
- Embrace learning opportunities: Look for letters/numbers, play board games, count household objects and sing song
- Allow your child to explore and experiment in the outdoors by running, climbing and playing outside
- Provide opportunities to develop curiosity about the world, and try new experiences
- Remember, children develop and adjust differently – some children require more time and support than others
- Families who wish to inquire further about their child’s readiness for Kindergarten should contact their school principal
Additional resources
- Full Day Kindergarten: Time to Learn, Grow & Play (Pdf)
- Ministry of Education – Kindergarten
- Parent Guide to Kindergarten – Ontario (Pdf)
- Learning to Play and Playing to Learn – Getting Ready for Kindergarten (Pdf)
- How Does Learning Happen? (Pdf)
- Family Partnerships (Pdf)
- Teaching Routines (Pdf)
- Dressing for Kindergarten (Pdf)
- Toilet Learning (Pdf)
The looksee checklist is a simple, easy-to-use developmental tool designed to help monitor a child’s development from 1 month to 6 years of age, featuring a short list of “yes” or “no” questions about the child’s abilities that families can do at home.
Community Partners
Community partners
Many families benefit from child care and family support services that are offered directly within our school buildings. All programs are designed to provide children with the opportunity to learn and grow in a convenient setting that reduces transitions for children and families.
EarlyON centres offer free drop-in programs for caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people or get advice. EarlyON centres are open to all families in Ontario. They’re welcoming places that offer a range of services:
- Join fun activities – reading, storytelling, sing-alongs, games and more
- Get advice from professionals trained in early childhood development
- Find out about other family services in your community
- Connect with other families with young children
Child Care and Early Years programs
The following is a list of EarlyON programs available in HPEDSB schools.
School | Community Partners |
Athol-South Marysburgh Public School | The HUB Child and Family Centre
613-476-8142 |
C.M.L Snider School | The HUB Child and Family Centre
613-476-8142 |
Coe Hill School | North Hastings Children’s Services
613-332-0179 |
Deseronto Public School | Family Space Quinte Inc.
613-966-9427 |
Hermon Public School | North Hastings Children’s Services
613-332-0179 |
Kente Public School | The HUB Child and Family Centre
613-476-8142 |
Madoc Public School | Family Space Quinte Inc.
613-966-9427 |
Marmora Public School | Family Space Quinte Inc.
613-966-9427 Gateway Community Health Centre 613-478-1211 |
Massassaga-Rednersville Public School | The HUB Child and Family Centre
613-476-8142 |
Maynooth Public School | North Hastings Children’s Services
613-332-0179 |
North Trenton Public School | Family Space Quinte Inc.
613-966-9427 |
Sophiasburgh Central School | The HUB Child and Family Centre
613-476-8142 |
Trent River Public School | Family Space Quinte Inc.
613-966-9427 |
Tweed Elementary School | Family Space Quinte Inc.
613-966-9427 |
Tyendinaga Public School | Family Space Quinte Inc.
613-966-9427 |
Additional resources
Kindergarten Schools
Kindergarten schools
Learn more about Kindergarten classrooms, staff, virtual tours and important dates.
Scroll down ↓ to view a list of schools in the each school group.
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Bayside Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Frankford Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Stirling Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Foxboro Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Park Dale School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Prince Charles School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Sir John A. Macdonald School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Susanna Moodie Elementary School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Madoc Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Madoc Township Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Marmora Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Tweed Elementary School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Deseronto Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Harmony Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Harry J. Clarke Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Prince of Wales Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Queen Elizabeth School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Queen Victoria School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Virtual Orientation Pkg. (Pdf)
Tyendinaga Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Bird’s Creek Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Coe Hill School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Hermon Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Maynooth Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
York River Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Athol-South Marysburgh Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
C.M.L. Snider School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Kente Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Massassaga-Rednersville Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute
Welcome to Kindergarten
Sophiasburgh Central School
Welcome to Kindergarten
North Trenton Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Prince Charles Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
Trent River Public School
Welcome to Kindergarten
V.P. Carswell Elementary School
Welcome to Kindergarten
School groups
Bayside school group
- Bayside Pubic School
- Frankford Public School
- Stirling Public School
Centennial school group
- Foxboro Pubic School
- Park Dale School
- Prince Charles School
- Sir John A. Macdonald School
- Susanna Moodie Elementary School
Centre Hastings school group
- Madoc Public School
- Madoc Township Public School
- Marmora Public School
- Tweed Elementary School
Eastside school group
- Deseronto Public School
- Harmony Public School
- Harry J. Clarke Public School
- Prince of Wales Public School
- Queen Elizabeth School
- Queen Victoria School
- Tyendinaga Public School
North Hastings school group
- Bird’s Creek Public School
- Coe Hill School
- Hermon Public School
- Maynooth Public School
- York River Public School
Prince Edward school group
- Prince Edward Collegiate Institute
- Athol-South Marysburgh Public School
- C.M.L Snider School
- Kente Public School
- Massassaga-Rednersville Public School
- Sophiasburgh Central School
Trenton school group
- North Trenton Public School
- Prince Charles Public School
- Trent River Public School
- V.P. Carswell Elementary School
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