Philosophy at Auburn Bay School

Kindergarten marks the beginning of an exciting learning journey for your child. At Auburn Bay School, we celebrate each student as an individual, recognizing their unique strengths, interests, and talents. We are dedicated to creating a safe, caring, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. Through meaningful learning experiences, we foster confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of belonging as students grow both as learners and as members of our school community.

At Auburn Bay School, we believe children learn best when they are actively engaged in meaningful, hands-on experiences and have opportunities to collaborate with others. Our Kindergarten program is designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning while helping students build a strong foundation for future success.

Through play-based learning, students develop early literacy and numeracy skills that support reading, writing, mathematical thinking, and problem-solving. They explore the world around them as young scientists—making observations, asking questions, investigating ideas, and testing their thinking through inquiry and discovery.

Students also grow as active and caring members of their community. Through learning about diverse cultures and perspectives, they develop an understanding of themselves and others while building respect, empathy, and a sense of belonging. Social and emotional learning is woven throughout the Kindergarten experience as children learn to recognize and manage their emotions, build positive relationships, set goals, and make thoughtful decisions.

Creativity flourishes through opportunities to explore the visual arts, music, drama, and movement. Our location, along with our soon to come beautiful outdoor learning space, provides rich opportunities for students to learn from and connect with the natural environment.

Throughout the year, we will celebrate successes, encourage perseverance, listen to stories, solve problems together, and support each child as they develop confidence, independence, and a positive sense of self. We are committed to creating an environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive in their own unique way.

Program Information

• Registration Process: Please visit the CBE Registration page for information on how to register.
• Calendar: Auburn Bay School follows the CBE traditional calendar.
• Program: Kindergarten at Auburn Bay School is a half-day program. Our AM program runs from 8:00 AM-10:54 AM M-TH and the PM program runs from 11:36 AM-2:30 PM M-TH. AM and PM programs run on alternating Fridays from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM   
• Eligibility: Children must be at least five years old as of December 31 to start kindergarten in the fall of that kindergarten year. This means that a four-year old child may start kindergarten if they will turn five on or before December 31 of that kindergarten year.
• AM/PM Placements: We do our best to honour requests, however, there are no guarantees that your child will get the placement requested.  We ask for flexibility and understanding as we work through this process. You will be notified in May, 2026 with your child’s placement. We will use a draw process if there are more requests than spaces for either the AM or PM class. This draw is witnessed by our School Council Chair.
• MyCBE Parent Account: Once you have registered your child, you will be able to create a MyCBE Parent Account, which will provide you seamless access to pay fees, fee waivers, transportation registration, noon supervision registration, booking school conferences and the ability to view student progress online.

Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Starting kindergarten is an exciting milestone filled with new possibilities. There are many ways you can help your child get ready for this important step. Talking about Auburn Bay School, spending time at the school playground, and building excitement about this new adventure can all help your child feel more comfortable and confident.

You may also find it helpful to refer to the Auburn Bay Welcome to Kindergarten 2026 document for additional information and ideas.

If you have any questions about Kindergarten at Auburn Bay School, please feel free to contact the school at 403-817-3540.