School Ready Program
Empowering Young Learners for a Bright Future!
At the Mini Macs School Ready Program, we believe a smooth transition into school is essential for your child's wellbeing and future success. Our unique program focuses on developing vital social skills, fostering relationships, and establishing a strong foundation in numeracy and literacy. With just 16 spots available, your child will receive personalised attention in a safe environment that promotes wellbeing and belonging, while also helping them become accustomed to school routines.
Open to all children regardless of enrolment at Catherine McAuley. However, if you do enrol your child at Catherine McAuley School, you'll receive $100 credit on your fees!
Is your child ready for school but not quite old enough? Eager to provide your child with a strong foundation? Select your child's commencement date below and click to book.
Semester 1
For Reception Term 1 2026 commencements
Session 1 – 15/8/25
Session 2 – 22/8/25
Session 3 – 29/8/25
Session 4 – 5/9/25
Session 5 – 12/9/25
Session 6 – 19/9/25
Session 7 – 17/10/25
Session 8 – 24/10/25
Session 9 – 31/10/25
Session 10 – 7/11/25
Our regular Small Mercies transition program then starts from Friday 14th November.
Spots are filling fast!
Semester 2
For Reception Term 3 2026 commencements
Session 1 – 6/3/26
Session 2 – 12/3/26
Session 3 – 19/3/26
Session 4 – 26/3/26
Session 5 – 1/4/26
Session 6 – 1/5/26
Session 7 – 8/5/26
Session 8 – 15/5/26
Session 9 – 22/5/26
Session 10 – 29/5/26
Our regular Small Mercies transition program then starts from Friday 5th June.
Why Choose Mini Macs?
- Smooth Transition: We understand that a seamless entry into school is crucial for your child's wellbeing and future success.
- Social Skills Development: Our program emphasises building relationships and effective communication.
- Safe & Nurturing Environment: We create a supportive space where children feel a sense of belonging.
- Foundational Learning: We lay the groundwork in literacy and numeracy to set your child up for academic success.
- Getting Ready for School: Your child will learn the routines and expectations of school life.
Program Details
- Limited Availability: Only 15 spots available for personalised attention.
- Session Schedule: 10 sessions each semester on Fridays from 8:50am-11:30am.
- Semester 1: For children eligible for a school start in Term 1
- Semester 2: For children eligible for a school start in Term 3
- Cost: $250, which includes all 10 sessions, resources and a Mini Macs T-shirt.
- Open Enrolment - Available to all children regardless of enrolment.
- If your child enrols at Catherine McAuley School, you'll receive $100 credit on your fees!
Routines & Structured Activities
- Welcome Prayer & Singing
- Literacy & Numeracy Lessons
- Fruit Break
- Story Time
- Specialist Lessons
- Play & Crafts
What to bring in a backpack
- Labelled Hat
- Labelled Drink Bottle
- Healthy Snack
- Recess
- Change of clothes in case
- Wear your Mini Macs T-shirt provided