Kindergarten

Starting Kindergarten is a big and exciting step — and at Mary Bergeron Elementary, we’re honoured to be part of that first chapter in your child’s story. We offer a full five-day Kindergarten program, providing young learners with the time, structure, and support they need to build a strong foundation for success.

Our Kindergarten classrooms are joyful, welcoming spaces where learning happens through a thoughtful balance of play, academics, and character education. Students explore early literacy and numeracy concepts, engage in inquiry-based projects, and build friendships and social skills through imaginative play and guided activities. We know that children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and seen — and that’s exactly the environment we create.

Kindergarten students are part of our Green Wing, proudly representing the Beaver — a symbol of curiosity, community, and industrious spirit. As members of the Mary Bergeron Wild, our youngest learners are not just included — they’re celebrated. From school-wide assemblies to buddy activities with older students, our Kinders are woven into the fabric of our school culture from day one.

If you’d like to learn more or schedule a personal tour of our Kindergarten classrooms, please give us a call at 780-723-5300. We’d love to meet you and your child, and help make this exciting transition as smooth and special as possible.

Important Resources for ‘Getting Ready to Learn’

If you have a child starting Kindergarten, we invite you to check out these helpful resources:

• Kindergarten Brochure
• Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
• FAQ about PUF (Program Unit Funding)
• Learnalberta.ca 
• GYPSD's Early Learning Information  

When Can My Child Start Kindergarten?

To register for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year, your child must be five years old on or before December 31, 2025. 

To assist in our planning for next year, we encourage families to register their new Kindergarteners as soon as possible. Online Registration is now open! Make sure to select 2025/26 SCHOOL YEAR when registering. 

Kindergarten Open House

Mary Bergeron Elementary will be hosting two Kindergarten Open Houses. The first one will be on Wednesday, February 12, followed by the second one on Wednesday, March 12. Each day they will run from 9:30-11:30 a.m., and again from 1:00-2:00 p.m., with tours commencing every half hour. No appointments are necessary!

Please plan to join us to meet our amazing kindergarten teachers and tour our fantastic school!

Programming Options

Our Kindergarten classrooms provide literacy-rich, play-based programming which is led by welcoming and dedicated early childhood teachers and enthusiastic educational assistants.

In addition, all of our early learners have access to our division’s School Linked Team to help your child succeed. This team’s dedicated members include a speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, behavior consultant, literacy/early learning lead teacher, technology lead teacher, Family School Liaison counselor, and a Success Coach. 

Student Transportation

We invite you to contact our transportation department directly to learn more or get started early to reserve your child’s seat on the bus by registering online. You can also phone the transportation department at 780-723-4471 for more information about bussing.

Family Involvement

Family engagement is one of our priorities at Mary Bergeron Elementary as your involvement is a key component in the success of your child's learning. We encourage you to get involved in our school community such as joining the school council, volunteering at our school, or by talking with your child’s teacher.