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What does 'Kindie' mean in Australia?
Australian slang 'Kindie' meaning?

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'Kindie' meaning

4 definitions

  1. Pete

    kindergarten

    • Oz Loz

      {Also: kindy} Kindergarten

      • Rachael

        Kindy (Kindergarten) in Australia is most commonly used to refer to the first year of Primary School (normally starting age 5), but can be another term for preschool/long day care (0-5).

        Normally preschool is referred to as simply ‘care’ or ‘daycare’ but some daycare centres call themselves a kindergarten so Kindy does get used in that context too.

        • Example: "My kid will be starting Kindy next year. She's so excited to be going to big school"
      • Cargill

        Depends on the state you are in. Here in Victoria “kindie” or “kindy” are virtually unused. Pre-school is called pre-school or childcare, and the first year of school is known only as “Prep”. Some other states / territories use “Reception” for the first year of primary school.

        • Example: Olivia turns five in January and will start Prep in Term 1.

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