Foundation (Prep) 2027
Essex Heights Primary School
Applications for Foundation (Prep) in 2027 were due last Friday, 31 July 2026. In accordance with the Department of Education timeline, we commenced issuing placement offers last Monday, 3 August. All applicants will receive a response to their enrolment application not later than next Friday, 14 August.
Once Upon A Craft
Any child commencing Prep in 2027 was invited to join us for an optional activity – Once Upon A Craft – in the Library on Monday 15 June, Wednesday 17 June, Monday 22 June and Wednesday 24 June.
31 children joined us across the four sessions and it was great to meet them.
Spring into Prep
Optional activity for children enrolled to start Prep at EHPS in 2027. Sessions will be held from 2:45pm to 3:15pm in the Library on:
- Monday 31 August
- Monday 7 September
- Monday 14 September
Places are limited; booking is required. Parents/carers choose one session from the dates above and secure a place by phoning our Office between 9:30am and 2:30pm weekdays on 9807 4944. Booking will open on Monday 17 August after the placement offer period concludes.
School Transition Program
The following sessions are for all children commencing Prep at EHPS in 2027 and are important and vital preparation for their start at primary school:
- Transition 1 – Friday 6 November – Mathematics session; parent session on maths at EHPS.
- Transition 2 – Friday 13 November – Specialists session; parent session on first aid and health care at school. Includes a Pop Fit Uniform and information session by our uniform supplier, Spartan School World.
- Transition 3 – Friday 27 November – Literacy session; parent session on literacy at EHPS.
- Orientation – Friday 4 December.
An Information Night for parents/carers only will be held on Tuesday 17 November starting at 6pm. The evening will commence in the Prep classrooms where the children will be learning and working in. A presentation in the Hall will include start of year dates and procedures, a typical Prep day, and being part of the EHPS community.