Foundation 2025

Thank you for considering River Gum Primary School for your child’s education.
To book a 2025 Foundation school tour, please call the school on 9799 1216 or email using river.gum.ps@education.vic.gov.au

How do I enrol my child in their first year of primary school?

Take these steps to enrol your child in their first year of primary school:

1. Find your local school on the Find my School website.
2. Contact a government primary school to book a school tour or to learn more about the school and the enrolment application process.
3. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).
   The pack will be available from Monday 15 April 2024 and will include an application form.
   We can also provide you with a copy of the form at the office to complete if necessary.
4. Submit an enrolment application for Foundation by Friday 26 July 2024.
5. You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 29 July and Friday 9 August 2024.
   If you receive an offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 23 August 2024.
6. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2024.
   Further information to come and will be available on our school website.
7. Your child will start Foundation from Wednesday 29 January 2025.