We look forward to welcoming your child to kindergarten! On this page you will find a sample gradual entry schedule and a social story you and your child can read together to help prepare you both for the new experience of kindergarten!
Register Your Child for Kindergarten
Note: registration information and forms are on the SD8 district website and you can bring your completed documents to the Hume School office for processing.
Sample Gradual Entry Schedule (2026 schedule coming later this year)
The kindergarten students begin school on a gradual entry schedule, which means they will attend on a part-time basis over three weeks, gradually increasing the time they spend with us. This gentle introduction to Kindergarten builds a solid foundation for school life by allowing children to adjust to their new environment, teacher, and peers in a shorter school session. Introducing children to classroom routines and procedures gradually eases the transition for children so they feel comfortable and valued as new members of our school community. This also allows time for each family to meet with the teachers to share important information about their child and to build positive relationships between home and school.
School Supplies
Hume School students do not need to buy school supplies. Instead, we ask that parents pay a kindergarten fee of $50, which includes a school supplies fee of $40 and a $10 fee for their Jolly Phonics Workbook. We will issue you an invoice and these fees can be paid at the office by September 30th. You will need to provide a backpack, inside shoes (running shoes with non-marking soles are best as they will be used in the gym), and good outside clothing as we spend part of each day outside.
More Information
We always welcome your questions and comments. Feel free to contact us at the school at 250-352-3186 or by email at the addresses listed below.
We are all excited to have Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Birch, and Mrs. Carter as our kindergarten teachers currently for the 2025-2026 school year.
With thanks from your Kindergarten teachers,
Mrs. Christine Brady christine.brady@sd8.bc.ca
Mrs. Nashira Birch nashira.birch@sd8.bc.ca
Mrs. Rae Carter rae.carter@sd8.bc.ca
Social Story for Kindergarten Students and Families
A social story is a simple, friendly story that helps young children understand what to expect at school, like meeting their teacher, following routines, and playing with classmates. It uses clear language and reassuring pictures or examples to explain what happens that first day of school, step by step, helping kids feel more confident, calm, and excited about starting kindergarten.
