Prep Enrolment

2026 Foundation (Prep) enrolments

 

The Department of Education has released the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline for the 2026 school year.

The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Highvale Primary School.

All government primary schools will follow the timeline in 2025 to support Foundation (Prep) enrolments for the 2026 school year.

You can find information and resources about the timeline, including factsheets and a poster at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).

You will be able to apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2026 at Highvale Primary School from 22 April 2025.

What you need to do:

  1. Contact our school by phone on 9887 8000 to book a school tour or to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process.
  2. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) (available by 22 April 2025). 
    This year Highvale Primary School will again use the online system Vic Students for Prep enrolments. This is a Victorian government portal and is available for families who are applying to enrol their child in Prep. An online application can be completed on laptops, PC’s and mobile devices. The online system will also allow you to upload documentation required for child’s enrolment. Please access Vic Students here. All government primary schools will follow the state-wide timeline to support Prep enrolments for the 2026 school year. Please find useful information available here.
  3. Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 25 July 2025.
  4. You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 28 July and Friday 8 August 2025. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 22 August 2025.
  5. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2025.
  6. Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Enrolment applications submitted after 25 July 2025 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.

Preschool to Prep Transition Program

​We believe a smooth transition from Preschool to Prep (Foundation) is vital to provide a positive start to school life for each child and their parents.

Through participation in this program, children are provided with the opportunity to meet and become familiar with staff, our school environment and importantly, the children they will enter school with the following year.  This creates a wonderful opportunity for each child to develop a sense of belonging, trust and familiarity which builds a positive mind set in preparation for commencing Prep. Participation in this program also enables teachers to know and understand each child’s abilities, strengths, talents and areas where support may be required.  Knowing this information prior to the commencement of the school year enhances planning and preparation for the school year and maximises the effectiveness of a strong home and school partnership.

Once your child commences Prep at Highvale, our focus is on developing the foundation knowledge, skills and understandings required to ensure your child has a great start to their primary school years.  The learning that each child experienced prior to starting school is assessed through formal and informal tasks which assist teachers to understand the diverse learning needs of each child. This is ongoing.