Enrolment process

Age Requirements for Starting Reception

  • Children Turning 5 Before 1 May: If your child turns five before 1 May, they are eligible to start reception in Term 1 of that year.

  • Children Turning 5 Between 1 May and 31 October: For children whose fifth birthday falls between 1 May and 31 October, they have the option to start reception in Term 3, which is the mid-year intake.

  • Children Turning 5 After 31 October: If your child’s fifth birthday is after 31 October, they will start reception in the following year.

Visit the school enrolment section on the department’s website for more information.

Apply to enrol

You can apply for either the start of the year (intake 1) or the start mid-year (intake 2) through this process. Submit an enrolment request form by 30 June. You can get a form from our front office.  

You’ll need to provide: 

  • a copy of the child’s original birth certificate or passport 
  • proof of address (for example utility bill or lease agreement). 
  • residency visa, if you’re a non-Australian resident

Offers of enrolment

When an offer of enrolment is made by our school, the following general steps typically occur:

Notification

  • The school will notify the family of the offer, usually through a formal letter or email.

Acceptance

  • The family is required to accept the offer by a specified deadline by contacting the front office or by email.

Transition

  • Our school will offer transition times to help new students adjust to their new learning environment.

Mid-year intake from 2025

Eligibility:

  • Children who turn 4 years of age between 1 May and 31 October are eligible to start school in term 3 of the same year (intake 2).

Reception Duration:

  • Children starting reception mid-year will undertake 6 terms of reception.

Enrolment Process:

  • Parents should lodge a registration of interest form by the end of term 1.
  • Enrolment offers for mid-year intake are confirmed in term 2 of that year.

Transition visits

Transition visits are an important part of preparing children for starting school. These visits typically allow children to become familiar with the school environment, meet teachers, and interact with future classmates. They help ease the transition from home or early childhood settings to a formal school setting.

Here are some common aspects of transition visits:

Transition Sessions

  •  You will receive a letter informing you about when you can attend a transition visits.  The sessions where children and parents can visit the school, tour the facilities, and learn about daily routines.

Classroom Visits

  • Children might spend time in a classroom setting, participating in activities similar to those they will experience once school starts.

Meet and Greet

  • Opportunities to meet teachers, staff, and other students can help children feel more comfortable and excited about starting school.

Parent Information Sessions

  • Schools often provide information sessions for parents to discuss expectations, curriculum, and how to support their child’s transition.