Enrolment

Once you have checked you are located in our School Zone through the
Findmyschool website, please ensure you have the following documents in order to enrol:

• Student Enrolment Form
• Birth Certificate
• Proof of residency eg. rates notice/utilities account
• Copy of passport and visa documents
• Completed Immunisation Certificate
• Any other medical/health documents relevant to your child eg. asthma or anaphylaxis plan (see below)
  • Action Plan Anaphylaxis
  • Allergic Reactions Action Plan
  • Asthma Action Plan Bricanyl Turbuhaler
  • Asthma Action Plan Puffer and Spacer

Our school zone is available on www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au. This website hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones.

The Department provides guidance through its Placement Policy to ensure that children have access to their designated neighbourhood school and the freedom to choose other schools, subject to limitations.

You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department’s website under School Zones.

Welcome to our exciting Foundation (2024) Transition program in 2023

At Cheltenham Primary School, we believe a seamless transition from Pre-school to Foundation is vital in establishing a sound start to school life. Children and families are encouraged to participate in the transition program in order to explore the exciting and stimulating programs available.

Cheltenham Primary proudly provides children with a happy and active start to their school years in a secure atmosphere. We aim to facilitate a smooth transition between Pre-school and Foundation through the following programs:

Transition Events in 2023:

School Tours
Going on a school tour is a great way to learn more about the curriculum and special programs at Cheltenham Primary School, as well as ask any questions you may have.

School tours for Foundation 2023 commence virtually from March to June on a Tuesday at 9.30am or 3:30pm by appointment only.

Please click HERE for tour dates and enrolment requirements
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To learn more about Cheltenham Primary School, we invite you to attend our Information Session on Wednesday 31st May at 7pm.

Enrolment Timeline

By Friday 28th July 2023 – Enrolment applications are due. Parents/carers need to submit their completed enrolment forms by this date.

By Friday 11th August – Cheltenham Primary School will provide parents/carers with written notification of Foundation enrolment outcome.

By Friday 25th August – Parents/carers sent a letter of offer return the completed School Enrolment Form by this date to indicate acceptance of their child’s placement offer.

Transition Information Session
Sending your child to school for the first time can feel a bit daunting. To ease this process, the Foundation teachers will walk you through our approach to transition, what to expect on the day and what to bring. They will also give you some school readiness suggestions that can be practised at home.

2023 Transition Information Session
Wednesday 30th August 2023

Working Alongside Early Childhood Services
Our Foundation teachers work together with every child’s Early Childhood Service to create a smooth transition to school.

The Foundation teachers visit the main feeder Kindergartens to meet the future Foundation students and to discuss each child’s strengths and how to support their learning needs. If they are not able to visit your child’s service, they will give that centre a call.

Teachers also find out important information for your child’s entry to school through their Transition Learning and Development Statement which is completed by the Kindergarten Teachers.

Meet and Greets

Before your child starts school, they will be invited in for an individual Meet and Greet. This gives your child the chance to get a little taste of school by exploring the Foundation classrooms and give yourself the opportunity to ask any questions or raise any concerns you may have.

Meet & Greet Dates
The week of Monday 9th October 2023

Transition Sessions

Throughout Term 4, Cheltenham Primary School offers transition days where your child will come into school for short sessions and engage in a range of learning experiences. These include touring the school, being involved in specialist classes and making new connections with other Foundation students. In the third and final transition session, your child will be placed in their class for 2023 with their new teacher.

Student Transition Session 1
Wednesday 25th October

Time: 9:30-11am OR 11:30-1pm

Student Transition Session 2
Wednesday 8th November
Time: 9:30-11am

Meet the 2024 teacher & Student Transition Session 3
Wednesday 22nd November
Time: 9:30-11am

Playdate with 2024 Class
The week of Monday 4th December
Time: 3:45-4:30pm

Transition Events in 2024:

Literacy Assessments
Cheltenham Primary School completes individual Literacy Assessments/English Online Interviews with every student. The teachers do not expect the children to answer every question, but it helps them to understand what your child already knows and what they need next in their learning.

Half Days
After all of the Literacy Assessments are completed, the students come into school for two half days before starting full time. Each class will be split in half, with some of the students coming in for a morning session and the other half in the afternoon. This allows the teacher to spend quality time with your child and begin to build a strong connection with them.

Buddies
Another way the Foundation students learn about the routines of school and feel more confident playing in the yard, is by having a Year 6 Buddy. The Year 6 students act as a mentor and friend for the Foundation students by helping them if they need support and engaging in play experiences with them outside. This is definitely a highlight of the year for both younger and older students.

Optional Wednesdays
At Cheltenham Primary School, the first few Wednesdays up until Labour Day are optional. Instead of completing the School Entry Assessments on Wednesdays, these are completed at the beginning of the year to ensure it is a fair entry level assessment for all.

Some Foundation students come into school on the first Wednesdays as their parents are working, whilst others rest and recharge their bodies and mind for learning on Thursday and Friday. No new concepts are introduced on Optional Wednesdays, the students who are present engage in repetition of familiar activities so that others do not miss out.