Foundation (Prep) Enrolments

Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we are delighted you are considering joining our school community. We welcome and encourage our local families to visit our school to learn about all that we have to offer when you become a part of our school community. 

To start Foundation, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30 April of the year that they will start school. School is compulsory for all children who have turned 6 years old. 

The Department of Education has a statewide Foundation enrolment timeline. The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation at a Victorian government primary school, including Warrnambool West Primary School. 

You can find information about enrolling your child at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).

Warrnambool West Primary School hold information sessions and tours for prospective Foundation families each year in Term 2. If you are unable to attend these sessions, School Tours are available at any time upon request. Please call our school Principal, Karen Holdsworth to arrange an appointment or tour. 

The starting school page on the Victorian Government Website contains information for families on how to enrol their child in a Victorian government school.

Kinder to Foundation Transition

Our Foundation teachers begin visiting nearby Kindergartens from Term Two onwards to become a familiar face to students who may enrol at Warrnambool West Primary School. These kindergartens also visit us at least once a term as a fun excursion. They are included in our celebration of Book Week, National Simultaneous Storytime, Science Week etc.

In Term Three, Kindergarten children who are enrolled at Warrnambool West Primary School, are invited to attend our School Readiness sessions. We host 3-4 afternoons where families are invited to come along with their child. Allied Health professionals from South-West Healthcare also attend. Together with our Foundation teachers, they provide helpful advice to parents on supporting their child’s transition and run activities for the children to begin introducing them to the skills they need at school. This is a great time for parents to get to know each other and our staff, asking any questions they may have.

In Term Four, our Foundation teachers visit the kindergartens attended by enrolled students. They spend extra time getting to know their future students and meet with kindergarten staff to discuss each child’s individual needs. During November and December, we host three, separate one-hour visits where students are encouraged to attend without their family member if they feel ready. Then they attend the State-Wide Transition Day for three hours without their parent/guardian. On this day, families are invited to attend our Information Session. The students go home with a bag of ‘goodies,’ including a free school t-shirt and hat.  

For more information on how to enrol at Warrnambool West Primary School, click here.