Foundation Enrolments

Welcome and thank you for your interest in enrolling in Foundation at River Gum Primary School in 2024.

The Department of Education and Training (DET) has a statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline.

The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including River Gum Primary School.

You can find information and resources about the enrolment timeline and procedures at Enrolling in Foundation (Prep)

For more information about starting school you can head here: Starting School

As part of the enrolment timeline, we will be having transition days at the following times:

  • Nov 14th 2:15-3:15
  • Nov 21st 2:15-3:15
  • Nov 28th 2:15-3:15
  • Dec 5th 2:15-3:15
  • Dec 12th 9:30-12:30pm followed by a BBQ 12:30-1:30pm

    • Starting school is a big step for a child and to support we have put together some resources for you. Please find below some videos to help you and your child prepare for the transition to school.

    Reading - Listen to the story and draw your favourite part.

    Writing - Writing your name.

    MSL - OG Card

    Maths - Counting to 10