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Foundation (Prep) 2026

We have 77 children commencing Foundation (Prep) at EHPS in 2026. We have loved getting to know them through the transition program this term, and look forward to their start at primary school next year. The calendar for the start of the 2026 school year for our Foundation (Prep) students follows.

Foundation (Prep) 2026 - Start of 2026 School Year
Weeks 1 & 2

Thursday 

29 January to 

Wednesday 

4 February

Foundation (Prep) students attend their compulsory 

one hour school entry interview with their teacher 

at school on the date and time advised in the 

school start email.

Week 2

Thursday 

5 February

First day at school. Children have an allocated start time 

between 9am and 10am, specified in your school start 

document sent by email. Finish early at 1.30pm

After School Care for Foundation (Prep) students from 

1.30pm if required; booking essential.

Week 2

Friday 

6 February

Foundation (Prep) students attend school from 

8.50am to 2.30pm

After School Care for Foundation (Prep) students from 

2.30pm if required; booking essential.

Week 3

Monday 

9 February 

onwards

Foundation (Prep) students commence fulltime from 

8.50am to 3.30pm.

Families not in attendance at Orientation on Friday 5 December and who have not collected their child’s bag including their Welcome & Information Pack are reminded to do so when the School Office opens on Tuesday 27 January 2026.