It is necessary that they be able to:

• Follow simple instructions
• Have the ability to sit and listen
• Be able to find their won way around the school
• Know some rules, e.g. where the no running areas are, when they can/cannot talk
• Be ready for reading, writing, copying
• Talk quietly – ability to work as part of a group
• Be able to pack and unpack their won bags
• Differentiate between work and play

It is desirable that they:

• Be able to make friends
• Be able to tell the difference between a healthy snack, recess, lunch

Within the first few weeks they should:

• Write their name
• Be able to open packaging by self
• Teel the difference between books – maths, rioting, pasting – red, green, white dots
• Log onto a computer by themselves and type in their full name
• Be able to count and recognise numbers