Our Mission at Prep For School


”Equipping children with the essential tools for success in both school and beyond.”

My why behind the program..

During my time teaching kindergarten, my colleagues and I consistently observed that many students struggled with the transition from preschool or daycare to the higher expectations of primary school. It was clear that some foundational skills were missing, making the adjustment challenging.

As a parent, I’ve seen this firsthand with my son, Max. Watching him struggle has given me a deep understanding of the anxiety and guilt parents feel when they’re told their child is falling behind. It’s a difficult experience, and one that no parent should face alone.

Thankfully, I knew the steps to take to give Max the best chance for success. This personal journey inspired me to create a program focused on building a strong foundation of school readiness skills.

Through Prep for School, I aim to ignite a love of learning in both children and parents. Ultimately, our goal is to equip children with the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond—giving them the confidence to succeed from day one.

Meet The Team

My name is Brooke Costaganna and I am the founder of Prep For School.

I am a highly experienced primary school teacher with over a decade of involvement in the classroom. Previously, I have have been employed in leadership roles enabling me to partake in various Literacy and Numeracy training. This ongoing professional development has allowed me to tailor the learning to meet the different needs of my students and help them reach their fullest potential.

More importantly, I am a wife and mother to three beautiful children who are experts at keeping me on my toes. I am fortunate enough to live in a beautiful home in Kenthurst, which enables my little ones to have the luxury of space to run around and take advantage of nature around them. 

It is a mixture of my own experiences as a teacher as well as my son’s learning journey that play a huge part in why I have created this service.

Meet Brooke

  • Miss Melissa

    Teacher
    Miss Melissa, a passionate Primary School teacher, is joining the Prep For School team and joining Brooke for our Tuesday morning class. Melissa has experience teaching in the early years and is eager to meet our wonderful families!
    Miss Melissa's enthusiasm and dedication to early childhood education make her a valuable addition to the Prep For School team.

    With her passion for teaching and nurturing young minds, she is sure to create a warm and engaging learning environment for our Tuesday morning class.

    Mel’s experience working with young children will bring a fresh perspective and innovative ideas to our program. We are thrilled to welcome Miss Melissa and can't wait for our families to meet her and embark on this exciting learning journey together.

  • Miss Nat

    Assistant
    With over a decade of experience as a qualified Primary Teachers Aide, Natalie has extensive experience ranging from from K-6. Natalie however has always had a soft spot for Kindergarten, considering it her favourite year to support.

    Natalie contributes a wealth of expertise to our team, particularly focusing on fine motor skills and social development. Additionally, her experience encompasses meaningful work with children who have additional needs. Natalie will step in to support classes when they reach capacity, ensuring that every child benefits from as much one-on-one time with an educator as possible.

    Natalie's experience and passion has significantly contributed to the enriching and nuturing environment we strive to create at Prep For School.

  • Miss Hope

    With five years of experience teaching Prep at Norwest Christian College, Hope brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in preparing children for their educational journey.

    In addition to her teaching role, Hope has worked as a teacher's assistant in a primary school, supporting students with a variety of learning needs.

    Currently, Hope is assisting with the Thursday morning class, where she has quickly built strong, positive relationships with both students and staff.

    Recently, Hope welcomed her son, Pierce, who is now eight months old, and she’s excited about this new chapter in her life.

    Hope is eager to meet everyone and looks forward to being part of our community!