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Pre-K

Ages 4 to 5

The Pre-Kindergarten program at Illawarra Grammar is a place where students receive exceptional preparation for school in the year prior to commencing Kindergarten.

An Entry Point Into Your Child’s School Journey

The early years of education play a pivotal role in developing curiosity, creativity and a love of learning.

With a purpose-designed early learning space within the grounds of our School, our 4-year-old program is closely connected to our Junior School, offering a wide range of opportunities.

Quality Education For a Seamless Transition

All Pre-K children have access to our wide range of Junior School learning frameworks and specialist subjects.

Literacy and Numeracy

Creative Arts

Languages

Library

Sport

STEM

Biblical Studies

How Our Program is Changing

In 2027, The Illawarra Grammar School will launch a Pre-K program which will more closely align our 4-year-old program with our Junior School.
During this time of transition, we will phase out our Pre-Prep offering for 3 year olds with it officially coming to a close at the end of 2025.
See the below table for further explanation. Please note that Pre-K will not receive the Child Care Subsidy.
2025 2026 2027
Pre-Prep and Prep Prep only Pre-K only
3-5 year olds 3-5 year olds 4-5 year olds
Discover Why

2026

Prep

2027

Pre-K

Welcome from
Ms Geneva Clayton

Head of Junior School

“Our Pre-K program offers a seamless transition into the Junior School and lays a solid foundation for lifelong learning. It acknowledges every child as an individual and capable learner, encouraging independence and the development of confidence to approach new opportunities with curiosity and imagination.
With early skills in literacy, numeracy and more introduced, our 4-year-old program prepares our students for Kindergarten. This is why we recommend Pre-K as the start of a child’s journey with Illawarra Grammar.
I look forward to welcoming your little ones into our beautiful early-learning space.”

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De Virtute in Virtutem
From Strength to Strength

From Psalm 84:7