2026 Year 6-7 and Foundation Transition
Important Updates and Timelines for enrolment
Foundation Enrolment 2026
An online process for enrolling Foundation students is now in place for our school region. The process ensures equitable access to all government primary schools, and directs families to access their local government school as a first priority. 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
Primary schools are required to implement the timeline in 2025 to support Foundation enrolments for the 2026 school year.
Key dates and activities for schools in the 2025–26 timeline include the following:
- Schools can receive enrolment applications from parents and carers from the start of Term 2, 2025. This follows the release of 2026 zones on the department’s Find my School website and the publication of Foundation enrolment information packs.
- 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
Upcoming Leadership Building Day – June 19
Wellington Secondary College is excited to welcome our Year 6 primary school students to their Leadership Building Day on June 19.
This event is designed to build key leadership skills through fun and interactive activities, including team challenges, ethical scenarios, public speaking tasks, and creative problem-solving.
It is also a wonderful opportunity for students in year 6 to experience a 'taste' of life in a secondary school venue, regardless of their destination school for 2026.
What to expect: Bring your creativity, a positive attitude, and be ready to mingle and have a chat with other young leaders! It’s a fantastic chance to connect, collaborate, and grow as future leaders in a supportive and inspiring environment. Lunch will be provided.
Moving from a government primary school to a government secondary school:
IMPORTANT DATES FOR PARENTS/CARERS:
| Thursday 24th April | Year 6-7 Placement information Pack 2025-26 sent home to families |
| Friday 9th May | Parents/Carers submit the Application for Year 7 placement 2026 to Albany Rise Primary School |
| 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 |
Year 7 placement is decided by secondary schools using the Department’s Placement Policy. However, all communication about your child's placement must be with the Year 6 Coordinator or Transition Coordinator at our school until the placement is confirmed.
You will receive notification of your child's Year 7 placement offer on Tuesday 1 July 2025.
All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 9 December 2025.
Moving from primary to secondary school | vic.gov.au
LINK TO FORM FOR FREE UNIFORM YEAR 7: Resources - State Schools' Relief (stateschoolsrelief.org.au)