2026 Foundation

2026 Foundation Enrolment Applications Open Tuesday 22nd April

Have a child starting Foundation in 2026 and not sure what to do?

As all Foundation enrolments are now completed online, here is a quick run down on what you need to do ...

1. Request an enrolment pack from the school office (which includes a quick reference guide for the new process).
2. Submit an online enrolment application through the online VicStudents portal for Foundation (Prep) between Tuesday 22nd April and Friday 25th July 2025.
3. Book in at the start of Term 2 for Story Time and Foundation Discovery sessions (see dates below).
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 from our school, simply log back in to VicStudents and follow the prompts to accept the offer by Friday 22 August 2025.
5. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2025 (see dates below).
6. Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from early February2026 (start date to be confirmed).

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

Foundation Discovery Night  

Wednesday 14th May from 5pm-6pm

Celebrating Education Week - spotlight on 'Decoding the Universe'

You and your child are invited to experience a 'taste of school' in our Foundation area, where children can enjoy a range of engaging activities. All pre-school children welcome to come along and meet our leaders and wonderful staff.

Story Time @ Karoo

Pre-school children are invited to join our story time sessions in the school library from 9:30-10:00am on the following days:

Thursday 22nd May 2025

Wednesday 28th May 2025

Thursday 5th June 2025

Wednesday 11th June 2025

Transition @ Karoo

We are holding the following transition sessions for students enrolled in Foundation at Karoo in 2026, where they will 'discover and learn' in the Foundation environment and are introduced to school life.

Session 1:  Wednesday 29th October 2025

Session 2:  Wednesday 12th November 2025

Session 3:  Tuesday 25th November 2025

Session 4:  Tuesday 9th December 2025   (State wide Foundation Orientation Day)