Welcome from the Head of the Preparatory School

The King's School Preparatory School is the happiest of combinations. As part of the oldest independent school in Australia it has a wonderful sense of its heritage. However, it also prides itself on innovation. It seeks to be at the leading edge of learning.

The King's School has established itself as a national leader in the specialist art of boys' education. At King's we understand maleness. We channel its energy and accommodate its foibles to create a vibrant and rewarding learning community. Via the unique Fathers' Association, the School taps into ‘dad power’, and this, combined with the School's high proportion of male staff, means that the boys have numerous healthy male role models to emulate.

King's Prep is a place where superb teaching, unrivalled resources and facilities, and a balanced, boy-friendly program combine to offer your son the best possible start to his school education. As a leading Christian school, and through use of the International Baccalaureate Organisation's Primary Years Program (PYP), the King's School Preparatory School provides a learning experience designed to promote personal excellence and to nurture the whole person - mind, body and soul.

Indeed, some boys love the School so much that they even live here! Residential education is another key strength of King's, with full-time or weekly boarding available for students in Year Four onwards.

The King's School believes that parents and teachers are partners in the education of our boys. Clear and honest communication is at the heart of this. The information presented in this on-line guide is one expression of this philosophy. I hope you find it useful. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

Welcome to this unique learning community.

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Pastoral care

We believe that pastoral care is the linchpin of a positive and productive learning environment.
Staff and students alike understand that our boys will learn best when they feel safe and secure, and are in an environment with clear and consistent boundaries. Our comprehensive pastoral care framework ensures that each boy benefits from the support of his peers, teachers, Housemaster and Senior Executive Staff.

The class group and year group provide the essential point of contact and care for our students on a day-to-day basis. This is a horizontal system: the boys benefit from the development of long term relationships within their peer group and the care of their classroom teachers.

For the boys of Years 3 to 6, our unique House system places the Housemaster as the key contact person and pastoral carer. While K-2 students are aligned with a House from Kindergarten, their key pastoral care contact is the Director of Infants. The care provided through the House system is vertical in nature. The boys remain in the same House for the duration of their time in the Prep School and get to build relationships with boys from K-6. The Housemaster is a consistent point of contact for the boys, their families and the staff, who all share in the responsibility of care throughout these vital years of the learning journey. The House system also provides opportunities for student leadership and cross-grade peer support.

All Year 6 students engage in the unique Enterprise Award. They are challenged to demonstrate ‘enterprise’ as they undertake various challenges, primarily with support from home. These challenges include planning, preparing and cooking meals, community service, public speaking and a major project of their choice. The Enterprise Award provides a framework for development of skills, learning through experience and relationship building. It culminates in an impressive exhibition of completed projects and a week-long outdoor education camping experience.

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After school activities

The learning and fun in the Preparatory School do not need to finish at the end of class time!
Many boys choose to stay at school each afternoon to join in one of the various after school activities run by our own staff. This provides enjoyment for the boys and is often helpful for busy parents, who can rest easy knowing that their sons are happily engaged beyond normal school hours.

Some examples of what's on offer:

For K-2 boys

• KIP (King's Integrated Play)
  Boys from Kindergarten to Year 2 engage in fun play activities, under the watchful eye of the duty teacher. - Available 3pm - 4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
• After School Care (user pays) - Available 4pm - 6.45pm, Monday - Friday (from 3pm on Thursdays).

For Years 3-6 boys

Activity groups operate 3.30pm - 4.45pm, Monday - Friday. Not all of the groups listed below are available each day:

• Woodwork
• Computing
• Science
• Art
• Supervised Free Play
• Sports Training
• Study and Board Games Group
• After School Care (user pays) - Available 4.45pm - 6.45pm, Monday - Friday

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