HOW TO ENROL

Before completing an enrolment form for Fyans Park Primary School, it is important to note, at this point in time Fyans Park Primary School’s enrolments are confined to the following criteria:

1.   Students for whom the school is the designated neighbourhood school.
2.  Students with a sibling at the same permanent address who are attending the school at the same time.

To correctly identify if Fyans Park Primary School is your designated neighbourhood school, please use this link:  www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au

The Fyans Park Primary School Enrolment Management Plan is linked here.  Please refer to this document for further clarification.

When do I need to enrol my child?

In order to ensure  a place for your child at Fyans Park Primary School, the enrolment form needs to be forwarded to the school office by the end of Term 2 (for Prep 2022).  All other year level enrolment forms should be forwarded to the school office prior to commencement.  This enrolment information will then be forwarded to the Department of Education and Training to guarantee our entitlement of teachers, classrooms spaces and program options for the following year.

What do I need to bring to the school to enrol my child?

• A completed enrolment form and medication form if appropriate.
• Proof of residence – lease agreement, utilities bill, etc.
• A copy of your child’s birth certificate
• An immunisation certificate from Medicare, City of Greater Geelong or the Department of Human Services

How do I know if my child is eligible to commence school?

To be eligible for admission a child must be a least five years of age by 30^th April of the year in which admission is sought.  Only Australian citizens or students with specified visas are eligible for admission.

Enrolment Form:

The enrolment form, which must be signed by the guardian/parent, shall include at least  the following information:

• Date of birth (Copy of birth certificate) or (Passport or travel document for non-Australian-born students)
• Names and addresses of child and parent/guardian
• Details of medical or other conditions for which the child may need special consideration
• Emergency telephone numbers, including that of a nominated doctor
• Previous school/kindergarten and year
• Medical information:

• • Details of medical or other conditions for which the child may need special consideration
  • An Asthma and / or Anaphylactic plan (if applicable)

Immunisation Certificate

Under the Health (Immunisation) Regulations 1999, all parents/guardians are required to present an immunisation certificate for their child; you can obtain them from City of Greater Geelong or the Department of Human Services, when enrolling your child in a primary school.

Starting School:

Your child’s first day at school will be very exciting. To make it a calm and pleasant experience, your attitude is important. Your child will react according to your feelings so it is important to be happy and confident.

You can prepare your child to adjust to school by:

• giving your child responsibility and independence – dressing, managing the toilet, eating, staying overnight with relatives or friends, playing with other children, packing away toys, choosing books from the library.
• being positive about your child’s abilities. Self-esteem is a vital ingredient to success. Encourage your child to try new things, praise successes and encourage trying again. Many skills require practice and time.  Display artwork on fridge and in their bedrooms.
• establishing a morning routine – arrive on time with lunch, homework and excursion notes etc. prior to school bells. (See school routine)

School tours are usually held around late April/early May.

Please phone (5221 3772) if you require further information.

Prep Transition sessions are held during Term 4 each year.

Information regarding these sessions will be provided to families.