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Acknowledgement of Country Acknowledgement of Country

Announcements First day of Term 3, Arriving Late? - Late Pass Essential, Please shut the gate, Start and Finish Times in 2026, Term Dates 2026

From the Principal Rainbow Day - Global Citizenship, Foundation Celebrations - Milo's Birthday Party!, Visit from Shadow Minister for Education, Industrial Action Updates, Safety in Our Community, Compass Calendar Update & Key Dates for Term 3 @ KPS

Karoo Events Karoo Coin Challenge, SAVE THE DATE - Karoo PS Performing Arts Soiree

Compass - Events & Tips Compass Events

Respectful Relationships Respectful Relationships at Karoo Primary School, In the classroom, Respectful Relationship Myths, Myth: The resources are seeking to make children gay, non-binary or trans, Myth: It is inappropriate to teach young children about consent

ICAS Schools Competition

2027 Foundation Sibling Survey, 2027 Foundation Enrolments , Transition @ Karoo

Library LIBRARY NEWS, GREAT BOOK SWAP SUCCESS, PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE, BOOK WEEK IS COMING

Lost Property and Second hand uniform Banner Photo

Lost Property and Second hand uniform Lost Property, Lost property process:, Second Hand Uniform

Canteen Hours of Operation 2026, Canteen menu

Calendar What's on in July , Advance Notice

Community News Anglicare Foster Care, Springvale Indoor Sports - School Holiday Program, Auskick & Superkick - Rowville Holiday Program, NextGen Soccer Academy, Knox Gymnastics - School Holiday program, Softball Victoria - School Holiday program, Soccer X - Term 3 2026, Lions Club Book Sale - 11th & 12th July , Smile Squad

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Karoo Primary School

160 Karoo Road, Rowville, Victoria, 3178, AU https://www.karoops.vic.edu.au karoo.ps@education.vic.gov.au 039759 6222 Instagram Facebook

2027 Foundation

Keep up to date with our 2027 Foundation Enrolment and Transition

Sibling Survey

If you have a child starting in Foundation at Karoo in 2027, please complete the sibling survey so we can begin preparing for the 2027 Foundation intake. Enrolments are submitted online, and the 2027 Enrolment packs are available now at the office.

Sibling Survey

2027 Foundation Enrolments

Have a child starting Foundation in 2027 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 ...

Fill in the Sibling survey to receive an enrolment pack, or request one from the school office (which includes a quick reference guide for the new process).
Submit an online enrolment application through the online VicStudents portal for Foundation (Prep) between Monday 20th April and Friday 31st July 2026.
Book in at the start of Term 2 for Story Time and Foundation Discovery sessions (see dates below).
You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 3rd August Friday 14th August 2026. If you receive an enrolment offer from our school, simply log back in to your VicStudents parent portal and follow the prompts to accept the offer by Friday 28th August 2026.
Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2026 (see dates below).
Prepare your child to start Foundation (Prep) from early February2027 (start date to be confirmed).

Enrolment applications submitted after 31st July 2026 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.

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 28th October 2026 from 9:30-10:30am

Session 2: Wednesday 11th November 2026 from 9:30-10:30am

Session 3: Tuesday 24th November 2026 from 9:30-11:00am

Session 4: Tuesday 8th December 2026 from 9:30-11:15am (State wide Foundation Orientation Day)

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