In preparation for your child’s transition into St Catherine’s ELC, our orientation program provides the children with an environment whereby they develop a sense of connectedness and belonging prior to commencing.

ELC 2026 Transition and Orientation dates

Much care and consideration is given to developing an Orientation Program that will foster their love of learning.

March 2025 ELC Interviews for 2026 commence
Friday 15 August 2025 Welcome Morning Tea
Mid-October 2025 Stay and Play sessions
Tuesday 11 November 2025 Parent Information Night, 6.00pm
Thursday 13 November 2025 ELC Orientation Sessions
Thursday 29 January 2026 ELC Orientation and Information Sessions
Friday 30 January 2026 ELC Commences
February 2026 ELC Parents’ Coffee Morning
February 2026 ELC Parent Information Evening
Storytime in the ELC

Reading and storytelling with your child promotes brain development and imagination, teaches your child about language and emotions, and strengthens your relationship. Our ELC educators are wonderful storytellers and we invite you to create some special time to share in the delight of story-time with your child, because anytime is a good time for a story!