2026 Prep Transition Information

Prep Enrolments 2026

Belle Vue Primary School is building strong FOUNDATIONS!

We pride ourselves on offering a successful pre-school to primary school transition program.

We understand that starting Prep is an important step for your family and have programs in place to ensure a smooth transition. We are committed to working with you to ensure a positive start to your child’s schooling.

Prep Transition Program for 2025 Students

Term 1:

School Tours:

We welcome the opportunity to show you what Belle Vue has to offer you and your child, and we extend an invitation to all parents/carers considering a quality educational environment for their children to contact the school to arrange a personalised school tour. 

During these tours, you will have the opportunity to visit our classrooms to get a feel for our school and see our school in action. You will also meet our school principal, Andrew Wood, and will be able to ask any questions you may have about our school. 

School Tours are usually held each Tuesday at 9.30am or by appointment. We also have evening school tours in Term 1 and 2, between 5.45pm and 6.30pm. Please complete the from below to book a school tour with our Principal.

BOOK A SCHOOL TOUR:

Term 2:

School Tours continue as we finalise enrolments throughout the term. Please complete the from below to book a school tour with our Principal.

BOOK A SCHOOL TOUR:

From MONDAY APRIL 22 Enrolment Applications Open

Parents/carers may submit their completed ‘Application to Enrol in a Victorian Government School Form’ to Belle Vue Primary School from this date.

What you need to do:

  1. Contact our school (9859 6123) to book a school tour or to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process.
  2. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) (available from 22 April 2025). This pack includes an application form, which you can also request from our school.
  3. Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 25 July 2025.
  4. You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 28 July and Friday 8 August 2025. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 22 August 2025.
  5. Attend our Prep Open Information Evening on Thursday 1 May from 7.30pm
  6. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2025.
  7. Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Enrolment applications submitted after 25 July 2025 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.

Term 1:

Storytime with Mr Wood our Principal in the school library.

#1 Friday March 14 6 (3.30pm – 4.15pm)
#2 Friday March 28 (3.30pm – 4.15pm)

Term 2:

Please come and join us for a play-based learning experience in the Prep Room and an Art afternoon.

#1 Friday May 2 (3.30pm – 4.15 pm) – play-based learning experience.
#2 Thursday May 15 (3.30pm – 4.15pm) Art expereince.

Open Evening:

THURSDAY MAY 1st 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

A great introduction to the wonderful aspects of our programs. After a presentation, our teachers will be on hand to chat with you. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about our school, and what we can offer your child over their seven years at Belle Vue Primary School.

Education Week: Tuesday 13th – 15th May 2025

A fantastic opportunity to visit the school and see our classes in action. Current parents, students and teachers will be available to discuss their experiences of our school. We highly recommend coming along and getting involved in our community during Education Week.

Term 3:

School Tours continue as we finalise enrolments throughout the term.  Call us now to check dates and book your tour on 9859 6123.

BY FRIDAY JULY 25 2025: Enrolment applications due – parents/carers submit their completed ‘Application to Enrol in a Victorian Government School Form’ to a government primary school by this date.

BETWEEN MONDAY JULY 28 and FRIDAY AUGUST 8 2025.: Primary schools provide parents/carers with written notification of Foundation (Prep) enrolment outcomes as per the ‘Priority Order of Placement’ under the Department’s Placement Policy.:

BY FRIDAY 22nd AUGUST: Parents/carers contact Belle Vue Primary School to confirm the offer.

Term 4:

Our Belle Vue Bumble Bees’ Orientation Program begins for enrolled 2026 Prep students.

In these sessions, your child will participate in primary school life. During one of the first sessions, they are greeted by the Prep teachers for 2026 and receive a showbag of school “goodies”. Your child will complete part-day and full day sessions.

One of the most valued parts of our program is our Grade 5/Prep Buddies Program. Your child is allocated their Grade 5 buddy, who remains in that relationship with them in Prep and Grade 1. Our Prep students develop a supportive and comfortable relationship with their Buddy which can be maintained over the next two years.

Our Bumble Bees program will be held on the following dates:

#1 Thursday November 6 (2.30pm – 3.15pm)
#2 Thursday November 13 (2.15pm – 3.15pm)
#3 Thursday November 20 (9am – 10.30am)
#4 Thursday November 27 (Full Day)

We look forward to meeting you and your child, supporting your family through the transition from kinder to Foundation and welcoming you to the Belle Vue Primary School community.

Please refer to the link below for further information about enrolments.

Enrolment: Policy | education.vic.gov.au