Foundation (Prep) Enrolments
Foundation student enrolment applications are invited during the year prior to commencing school. Students residing where Alphington Primary School is their closest school have the right to enrol. Students who live beyond this region are welcome to apply for a place and will be considered for enrolment. Enrolment offers will be confirmed in writing as early as possible; during Term 3. Students who have a sibling enrolled have priority status. Student Enrolments received for students in Years 1 to 6 will be considered if there is a vacancy in that year level.
The Better Buddies program is a key feature of Foundation Transition. This program pairs up our Year 5 students with a Pre-School child as part of the transition sessions offered in term 4 each year. Working with a Year 5 buddy is a wonderful way for our new students to connect with APS and of course provides a friendly, familiar face when school starts the following year. The Better Buddies program continues throughout the year with opportunities built into the curriculum that allow our youngest and oldest students to work together and it is something that is valued and enjoyed by all those involved.
Open Afternoon
Alphington Primary School Open Afternoon is held during Education Week each year. This is an excellent opportunity for children and parents to see the school and classrooms in operation. School tours are run by our Year 6 students, great ambassadors for the school and a personal tour with the Principal can also be arranged if you wish. Application forms and information are readily available on the day.
Forms
Enrolment Forms must be completed, signed and returned to our office with the following original documents which will be copied by the School:-
*This is a Department of Education and Early Childhood Development requirement. Enrolment forms will not be accepted without birth details.
International Students
For families arriving from overseas, school entry is determined by the Visa Subclass Number on your child’s Passport. Students unable to enrol directly into the school can enrol via the International Education Division. Please contact them by phone on 03 9637 2990, by email on international@edumail.vic.gov.au or visit their website on www.study.vic.gov.au for further information.
If you would like to enrol your child at Alphington Primary School you may do so by contacting Administration on 9499 2200 or by emailing alphington.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au. Please feel free to contact Administration if you have any questions or queries.
The Better Buddies program is a key feature of Foundation Transition. This program pairs up our Year 5 students with a Pre-School child as part of the transition sessions offered in term 4 each year. Working with a Year 5 buddy is a wonderful way for our new students to connect with APS and of course provides a friendly, familiar face when school starts the following year. The Better Buddies program continues throughout the year with opportunities built into the curriculum that allow our youngest and oldest students to work together and it is something that is valued and enjoyed by all those involved.
Open Afternoon
Alphington Primary School Open Afternoon is held during Education Week each year. This is an excellent opportunity for children and parents to see the school and classrooms in operation. School tours are run by our Year 6 students, great ambassadors for the school and a personal tour with the Principal can also be arranged if you wish. Application forms and information are readily available on the day.
Forms
Enrolment Forms must be completed, signed and returned to our office with the following original documents which will be copied by the School:-
- The child’s Birth Certificate or passport as proof of birth date.*
- Certificate of Immunization from the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register Tel: 1800 653 809
*This is a Department of Education and Early Childhood Development requirement. Enrolment forms will not be accepted without birth details.
International Students
For families arriving from overseas, school entry is determined by the Visa Subclass Number on your child’s Passport. Students unable to enrol directly into the school can enrol via the International Education Division. Please contact them by phone on 03 9637 2990, by email on international@edumail.vic.gov.au or visit their website on www.study.vic.gov.au for further information.
If you would like to enrol your child at Alphington Primary School you may do so by contacting Administration on 9499 2200 or by emailing alphington.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au. Please feel free to contact Administration if you have any questions or queries.