Prep Enrolment 2024
2024 Prep Enrolment
Welcome to Specimen Hill Primary School’s Enrolment information page. Starting school is an exciting time for children, parents and carers. We want to help make the enrolment process as easy as possible for you.
The Department of Education (DE) has a statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline.
The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Specimen Hill Primary School. You can find information and resources about the enrolment timeline and procedures at: Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers
New statewide timeline for Prep
The first year of primary school is called Foundation or Prep. We have released a new Foundation
enrolment timeline for all Victorian government primary schools to follow (see page 3). The timeline aims to help you understand when and how to enrol your child into Foundation for the 2024 school year.
When should I enrol my child in their first year of primary school?
Your child must be 5 years old by 30 April in the year that they start school.
Schooling is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.
To enrol your child in a Victorian government primary school for the 2024 school year, submit an
enrolment application to the school by 28 July 2023.
How do I enrol my child in their first year of primary school?
Take these steps to enrol your child in their first year of primary school:
1. Find your local school on the Find my School website (see below).
2. Contact a government primary school to book a school tour or to learn more about the school and
the enrolment application process.
3. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep)
(available from 24 April 2023).
4. Submit an enrolment application for Foundation by Friday 28 July 2023.
5. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by Friday 11 August 2023. If you receive
an offer of placement, you should accept the offer by Friday 25 August 2023.
6. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4 2023.
7. Your child will start Foundation from Tuesday 30 January 2024.
Transition Program
At Specimen Hill P.S we offer a Transition Program that allows children and parents to familiarise themselves with the school, staff and students. Please also view our short film clip about our school, you can view our facilities in the vitual tour below.
Prep Information Sessions and Open Day
- Tuesday 16th May - Open Day 9am -11am. School tours conducted by Junior School Councillors and Principal at this time.
- Tuesday 16th May 5:30pm - 6:30pm for prospective Prep students and families.
Orientation Program Dates
- Tuesday 14th November 9am - 10am
- Tuesday 21st November 9am - 10am
- Tuesday 28th November 9am - 10am
- Tuesday 12th December 9am - 11:45am
During the last orientations session our 2024 Prep students will be introduced to their classroom teacher, their classmates and Grade 6 buddies, setting them up for a great start in 2024.
School Tours
Please contact us if you would like a school tour by phoning 5443 5353
Our school zone
Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information on school zones in Victoria.
Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address.
Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and may enrol at another school, if there are available places.
For more information, you can visit School zones for answers to frequently asked questions