Kickstart to Kindergarten

Ready, set, Kindergarten! Families are invited to get a head start on their child’s adventures in education by attending a Kickstart to Kindergarten event in their region.


Make connections with community partners including Grand Erie Public HealthLansdowne Children’s Centre/Haldimand-Norfolk REACHEarlyON, before-and-after care options, and complete the LookSee checklist to ensure a smooth transition to learning in September.


Events can be attended on a drop-in basis, but it's recommended that families register for a timeslot to ensure they're able to complete each component. 

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2026 Kickstart to Kindergarten events:

Burford District Elementary School: Tuesday, February 10 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Major Ballachey Public School: Tuesday, February 17 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Walter Gretzky Elementary School: Wednesday, February 25 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Thomspon Creek Elementary School, Thursday, March 5 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Jarvis Public School: Tuesday, March 23 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Walsh Public School: Thursday, March 25 from 4 to 6 p.m.

  

Got a question about the Kick-Start events? Reach us at kickstart@granderie.ca

Looking for more information about the Kindergarten registration process? Find everything you need to get set right over here