2026 Year 6-7 and Foundation Transition

Foundation Enrolment 2026

Parents due to enrol students for 2026 can access the updated enrolment process information here: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/enrolment/guidance/foundation-prep-enrolment

Key dates and activities for schools in the 2025–26 timeline include the following:

Enrolment applications from parents and carers are to be submitted by Friday 25 July 2025.
Schools notify parents and carers of the outcome of enrolment applications between Monday 28 July and Friday 8 August 2025.

Transition and Enrolments

We encourage you to book a school tour to learn more about our school.

School tours occur every Thursday at 10.30am (not during holiday periods). Contact the office to book or for an alternative time.

Year 6-7 Transition 2026

Moving from a government primary school to a government secondary school:

IMPORTANT DATES FOR PARENTS/CARERS:

Tuesday 1st July	Albany Rise Primary School informs parents/ carers of their child’s Year 7 placement offer for the 2026 school year.
Wednesday 2nd July	Secondary Schools may commence sending orientation information to parents/carers of students who have a Year 7 placement offer
Friday 25th July	Closing date for parents/carers to lodge a written appeal with their preferred secondary school (if required).
Tuesday 9th December	All Secondary Schools Host an Orientation Day for 2025 Year 6 students

All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 9 December 2025.