Parents enrolling their children for the first time in the kindergarten programs at the school are invited to the school for an hour-long session on Friday morning. Two sessions will take place, one from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the second from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Parents are asked to call the school to make an appointment for the session they would prefer to attend.

The hour will involve some discussion with Principal Ray Hendriks about options for next year, including a possible daycare component, according to Rena Ridley, office administrator.

“This is something we’re looking at… It’s very much in the preliminary stages,” says Rena. If parents indicate a strong interest in the daycare program, a recommendation may be made to the Board, she says.

The session will also include completing some necessary documentation, as well as an opportunity to get a little acquainted with the kindergarten program.

Parents are invited to bring their children, who will be able to meet future fellow-students and teachers, and do some activities in their new classroom.

Registration is one of a number of steps for admission, Rena notes. Typically it is preceded by a tour of the school and a thorough orientation to the school’s vision, mission and values.

It is very important that parents understand what Christian education is and especially what Rhema is all about, says Rena.

While official kindergarten registration is taking place this Friday, parents are welcome to make an appointment for an orientation session and registration at any time, says Rena.

“We just encourage people to make up their minds as early as possible,” she says, adding that doing so can benefit the parents in terms of establishing direction for the new school-year, and it helps the school prepare in terms of class-size and other factors, like the potential day-care program.

Registration was originally scheduled for Friday, March 2, but it had to be postponed due to inclement weather.