One of the major aims of the Prep Year is to make links between children's prior experiences at home and in other settings and their future learning in the school context. During the Prep Year children will learn through a combination of play and focused learning and teaching. The Australian Curriculum promotes a flexible learning environment where teachers purposefully create opportunities for learning and development.
For information on transitioning your child to Prep at Leichhardt please check out our Prep Handbook.
Prep enrolment
To enrol your child in Prep you will need to have your child's birth certificate to show the school office.
If you do not have your child's birth certificate you will need to order a replacement.
- Replacement birth certificate – apply through the QLD Government Births, Deaths and Marriages website, or the Births, Deaths and Marriages website for their corresponding birth state.
- If you are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander you can obtain a free birth certificate (for children up to the age of 5) through Kambu Deadly Choices program– drop into the school office of Kambu to pick up a form.
Prep Starting Age
Prep is the first year of school and provides the foundation for your child's education. From 2017, it is compulsory for Queensland children to undertake Prep prior to Year 1.
Prep is a full-time program in primary schools. Children attend Monday-Friday, generally from 9am-3pm. Children must be 5 by 30 June in the year they enrol Check the calculator below to see when your child can start Prep.
https://www.earlyyearscount.earlychildhood.qld.gov.au/kindy-calculator/#select-month
Prep enrolment packs are available are available from our School Office from July each year. Please see our office staff for an enrolment pack and to arrange a time for a Prep Entry Interview.