Things to know
The community members of Launching Place Primary School acknowledge the traditional owners, the Kulin nations, of the land on which we learn and play.
We pay respects to the Aboriginal Elders, past and present, who are our teachers.
We thank them for taking care of children and country for countless generations.
School Music Program is underway with Music from the Soul. Scan the QR code if you would like your child to particiapte. Places are filling fast.
Enrolment (Prep) 2027
Starting primary school is an exciting time for children, parents and carers. In Victoria, the first year of primary school is called Foundation or Prep.
To start Foundation (Prep) in 2027, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30 April 2027. School is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.
Victorian government primary schools follow the same timeline to enrol children starting Foundation (Prep) in 2027.
The timeline does not apply to government specialist schools. For information about enrolling in a government specialist school, you should read Enrolling in school.
If you are seeking to enrol your child for the 2026 school year, you should also read Enrolling in school and contact a government primary school directly.
Steps to enrol your child for the 2027 school year
If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2027, you will be able to apply for enrolment at a Victorian government primary school from the start of Term 2, 2026 (Monday 20 April 2026).
What you need to do:
- Visit the Find my School website to find your designated neighbourhood school (your local school) for 2027 and other nearby government schools.
- Contact a government primary school to book an optional school tour and learn more about the school and the enrolment application process.
- Download the Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Caers (released in Week 1, Term 2). This pack includes the application form.
- The school may also provide you with a copy of the application form to complete or advise if they are using online enrolment.
- Submit your enrolment application to the school by Friday 31 July 2026.
- You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 3 August and Friday 14 August 2026. The letter from the school will include the next steps. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should respond to the offer by Friday 28 August 2026.
Enrolment applications submitted after 31 July 2026 will be processed by the school as they are received.
Your child has a right to enrol at their local school. Your child’s local school is determined by their permanent residential address. The Enrolling in school page can help you to confirm your child’s address for enrolment.
If you are applying to a school that is not your child's local school, you should read about school zones and how they work. You should also read about how applications are prioritised using the Department of Education’s Placement Policy found on the Enrolling in school page.
Enrolment information pack and application form
The Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers provides detailed information about enrolling your child into Foundation (Prep) for the 2027 school year.
This pack includes a copy of the enrolment timeline and Frequently Asked Questions. It also includes an application form.
Before applying, make sure you contact the school to learn about their enrolment application process. The school will tell you whether to complete this application form or provide you with a link if they are using online enrolment (VicStudents(opens in a new window)
Year 6-7 Placement information Pack for Parents and Carers
Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack for Parents and Carers, which will be provided by your child's primary school by Wednesday 22 April 2026. The pack also includes the Year 7 application form.
- Use the Find my School website to locate your local secondary school or preferred government school, and read about School zones and Enrolling in school.
- Complete the application form and return it to your child's primary school by Friday 8 May 2026.
- Before applying, make sure you contact the school to learn about their enrolment application process. The school will tell you whether to complete this application form or provide you with a link if they are using online enrolment (VicStudents(opens in a new window)).
- Year 7 placement is decided by secondary schools using the Department of Education's Placement Policy. However, all communication about your child's placement must be with the Year 6 Coordinator or Transition Coordinator at your child's primary school until the placement is confirmed.
- You will receive notification of your child's Year 7 placement offer on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
- All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Our Breakfast Club is a wonderful way for students to start the day with a full tummy and a positive mindset. We offer a range of tasty breakfast options for children to enjoy before heading off to class.
If you would like your child to make use of our yummy breakfast foods, please send them to school a little earlier so they have plenty of time to relax, eat, and enjoy their breakfast with friends.
Breakfast Club begins at 8:10am each morning. Please remind your child that if they would like breakfast before school, they should head straight to the Canteen when they arrive at school.
We look forward to seeing lots of happy faces at Breakfast Club!
Thank you Esme for running the Breakfast Club. If anyone would like to join Esme you are most welcome.
Family Contact Details
Please contact the office to ensure your family’s contact details are up to date. These can change over time, and having accurate information is essential for staying connected and ensuring we can reach you when needed.
Thank you to all our families who have made voluntary contributions to our school this year for your support and generosity. Parent contributions enable us to provide high quality teaching and learning programs and resources to support your children’s education. Your contributions allow us to provide all classroom stationery and materials , resources for literacy and numeracy (readers and maths equipment), support our specialist programs, and provide whole school activities.
With the extra funding provided with the School Savings Bonus towards uniforms and school activities, we hope that families will consider supporting the school by making a parent contribution. Please remember, you are able to make a payment of any amount at any time through the Compass Payments Centre, or you are welcome to come into the office to pay via EFT or cash. A copy of our parent contribution request is attached for your reference.
Thank you for your continued support.
