Kangaroo Ground Primary School welcomes new enrolments across all grade levels, Prep-6.
We’d love to show you around our school! School tours run every Monday and Wednesday morning between 9-11am.
For more information about our school or to arrange a school tour at a time convenient to you, please contact our office staff.
If you would like to download an Enrolment Form or our Information Booklet, please click here.
Starting school is an exciting time for children and their families. We look forward to being a part of your child’s learning journey and welcoming you to the KG community!
We offer many opportunities for your child to become familiar with our school, their future peers and teachers.
Children beginning school in 2025 and their families are invited to get a taste of school life at our open play sessions.
See 2024 dates below:
Session 1 - Thursday 2nd May, 2:40pm-3:10pm Session 2 - Thursday 9th May, 2:40pm-3:10pm Session 3 - Thursday 14th May, 2:40pm-3:10pm Session 4 - Thursday 21st May, 2:40pm-3:10pm Session 5 - Thursday 30th May, 2:40pm-3:10pm
Come along to our Prep Information session to learn more about our school and your child’s Prep year.
Prep Info Afternoon: Thursday 12th September
We hold two Storytime sessions at the beginning of Term 4.
Storytime 1: Thursday 17th October
Storytime 2: Thursday 24th October
There are also three transition sessions, where your child will be able to enjoy a range of activities in the prep classrooms.
Transition 1: Friday 15th November
Transition 2: Friday 22nd November
Transition 3: Friday 29th November
Your child will meet their 2025 teacher and classmates!
Meet the Teacher: Wednesday 11th December
The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school.
Information for parents and carers on when and how to enrol their child in 2025 Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school can be found at 'Enrolling in Foundation (Prep)'.
1. Attend one of our Monday or Wednesday 9-11am school tours, or call 9712 0292 to arrange a suitable time for a visit.
2. Download the ‘Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers.'
3. Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) from April 15th.
4. You’re invited to participate in pre transition activities on the 2nd, 9th, 14th, 21st and 30th of May 2024 (see flyer on right).
5. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2024.
Enrolment applications submitted after 26 July 2024 will be processed by the school as they are received, in accordance with the Department of Education's Placement Policy.
Preparing your child for the start of primary school will help them feel more confident about the big changes that are about to happen and what to expect at their new school.
In the months before your child starts primary school, you can begin to focus on different aspects of school life. Having discussions about school and encouraging your child to become more independent can help them better adjust to the new learning environment.
Encouraging your child to do things on their own, such as dressing, washing their hands, going to the toilet, unwrapping their food, and opening their drink bottle
Talking to friends and other families about what school is like
Attending transition-to-school programs at your child’s new school
Talking to the school about how you can be involved in your child’s life at school
Talking to your child’s early childhood professional about other things you can do at home to help your child’s learning and development.
With school just around the corner, the summer holidays are a good time to reinforce what your child should expect on their first day at school.
Some things you can do for your child to help them prepare include:
Showing your child where the school is and talking about how they will get there
Bringing your child to the school for a play
Showing your child the play equipment and letting them have a try with you there with them
Arranging playtimes with other families whose children will be going to the same school as your child – it helps if your child knows another child at their school before they start
Practising the things your child will need to do to get ready for school (such as putting things in their bag and remembering to take a hat)
Confirming your before and/or after-school care arrangements, showing your child where the Outside School Hours Care facilities are and talking about how they will get there
Being positive about starting school and enjoying your child’s excitement
Asking the school what time school starts on the first day and where to take your child.
There are a range of things you can do to help your child have a successful and stress free first day at school including:
Helping your child to pack their school bag with a snack, drink, lunch and a hat. Include a change of clothes and a spare pair of underpants in a plastic bag and let your child know these clothes are there in case of any accidents
When dressing for school look for easy fasteners and encourage your child to dress themselves, so they can manage things like taking jumpers on and off. Label all belongings and find out where lost property is held at school
Put sunscreen on your child in the morning if it is needed
Leave home on time allowing time to say goodbye. At first, you may stay a while to ensure your child feels secure, but once they have settled in, a short and reassuring goodbye encourages independence
Show your child where you will meet them at the end of the school day
Check what time school finishes and arrive in plenty of time to collect your child
At the end of the day talk to your child about what happened at school