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Step 1: Initial Intake
Download our Prep Information Booklet to read all about Prep at our School.
You
may like to attend our community playgroup ‘Paradise Playgroup' held on Friday mornings during the school term.
Our Under 8's Day is one of the most exciting events on our school Calendar. Our local Early Childhood Centres and Kindergarten children are invited to attend. You may like to bring your child along to celebrate!
Step 2: Complete the Enrolment Documentation
Enrolment
documentation is available from our front office. Alternatively, you can download and complete via the link below:
Enrolment Pack
Complete our Ready for Prep form via the link below.
Ready for Prep Form
Out of catchment? Please complete the form below and hand in alongside enrolment packs.
Out of Catchment Application Form.pdf
Please note that forms cannot be accepted unless all relevant
paperwork and documents i.e., proof of birth etc. are presented.
Step 3: Your Child's Enrolment Interview
Once your Enrolment Pack has been received, you will be encouraged to book an Enrolment Interview. We look forward to meeting you and your child.
Book in your interview here NOW!
Step 4: Prep Guided Tours
Come and join one of our staff on a guided tour of our junior school. This provides you and your child with an opportunity to view our Prep Classrooms, the Prep Play areas, our Resource Centre, Paradise Cafe and the school hall. You may even get to see some of our current preps in action!
Term 3 - Thursday 24th July - 1:45pm-2:45pm
Wednesday 27th August - 9am-10am
Term 4 - Friday 17th October 1:45pm - 2:45pm
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Please meet outside the School Office
Tours should conclude within 45 Minutes. If you are needing an alternative time please contact the office to book.
Step 5: Prep Classroom Visits
Children are invited to attend Prep Transition Afternoons on the below dates:
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This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to experience our Prep setting.
If your child
does not attend one of our local Centres or
Kindergartens, they are welcome to join any of
our available sessions. Please call the office to
confirm a date that is suitable.
Step 6: Attend Prep Parent Information Night Parents are invited to attend our Prep Parent Information Night.
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Parents will be briefed on the processes around our Curriculum, the Positive Behaviour for Learning Framework, Student Wellbeing and whole school inclusion processes. Opportunities to discuss the prep routine, literacy and numeracy in the early years, predicted outcomes for students and the use of our facilities are provided for those who attend. You are welcome to raise any questions you may have in relation to your child's transition, at this Information Night.
Step 7: Attend Group Orientation
Morning
This is an essential part of our transition program where all enrolled pre-preps will attend an orientation session, along with other children whom have enrolled at our school (Date coming soon)
Our Group Orientation Morning provides opportunities for the children to meet our Prep teachers in a play-based environment and helps ensure a smooth transition into Prep.
If
your child has been given a Transition Statement by their current childcare
provider/kindergarten, please bring it in to the office or email to: admin@pacificparadisess.edu.au.
An invitation to this morning will be provided after completing the Enrolment Pack.
Step 8: Uniform Shop Fitting
Visit our Uniform Shop for price lists and general opening hours to have your child fitted and dressed, ready for Prep!
Step 9: Get Organised for Out of school hours care ![]()
Visit our Paradise Kids Club for outside of school hour care information and enrolment process.