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School Tours
School tours can be booked on event brite subject to availability.
To book, click on the link or email :
fitzroy.ps@education.vic.gov.au
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/700056376467?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please find attachedenrolment forms
2024 Enrolments
We have reached capacity in our enrolments. However, families who reside in our school zone or students who have siblings who attend Fitzroy Primary School are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address. You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department’s website under School zones.
Find school zone here:
Steps to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) for the 2025 school year
To start primary school in 2025, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30 April 2025. Schooling is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.
If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2025, you will be able to apply to enrol your child in a Victorian government primary school from the start of Term 2, 2024 (Monday 15 April 2024).
What you need to do:
- Use Find my School to locate your designated neighbourhood school (referred to as your local school) and other nearby government schools.
- Contact a government primary school to book a school tour or to learn more about the school and the enrolment application process.
- Download the ‘Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents and Carers.' The pack will be available from Monday 15 April 2024 and will include an application form. The school may also provide you with a copy of the form to complete.
- Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 26 July 2024.
- You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 29 July and Friday 9 August 2024 as per the Department’s Placement Policy . If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 23 August 2024.
- Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2024.
- Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 29 January 2025.
Enrolment applications submitted after 26 July 2024 will be processed by the school as they are received, in accordance with the Department of Education's Placement Policy.
Your child has a right to enrol at their local school. Your child’s local school is determined on the basis of their permanent residential address. Visit Find my School to locate your child’s local school. The enrolling in a school page can also help you to confirm your child’s address for enrolment.
If you are seeking to apply to enrol your child in a school that is not their local school, you should read about school zones and how they work and how applications are prioritised using the Department of Education’s Placement Policy found on the enrolling in a school page.
Parent Payment Policy
The 2024 Parent Payments are now live on Compass for those families wanting to make a contribution. Please find attached the 2024 Parent Payment Arrangements for your reference. Contributions can be made within the Payment Centre on Compass. If you have any queries, please contact the office on (03) 9417 4222.
Positive Futures Fund-Voluntary Contribution
Fitzroy Primary School families have the opportunity to support our students through the Positive Futures Fund so that all children have equal access to the broad range of programs at our school.
Our Strength:
Fitzroy Primary School is a culturally, linguistically and socio-economically diverse community who are united by the school`s values of respect, empathy and courage. The school`s motto "inspired by learning" highlights the broad range of opportunities available to all students that identify and nurture talents and create pathways beyond school.
Our Goal:
To ensure that all students have equal access to the full range of experiences at Fitzroy Primary School, regardless of their socio-economic background.
An Opportunity:
The Positive Futures Fund will be used to provide students with access to excursions, camps and school fees for families who require financial support. To achieve this, the school has established a means by which families who wish to make a voluntary financial contribution can do so easily, quickly and confidentially through Compass.
If you would like to support this initiative you can do so through Compass or at the office.
Our Positive Futures Fund has enabled students at Fitzroy Primary School to participate and attend camp, the swimming program and purchase of grade 6 graduation hoodies. Thank you again to families in our school community who contributed and supported our students.
To learn more about the Compass Parent Guide click on the tab:
If you need to reset your password, please call the office or email the school.
If your child is absent from school could you add a note via the compass parent portal, email the school www.fitzroy.ps@education.vic.gov.au or call the office 94174222.
Could all parents and students come to the office if you are arriving late or departing early. An SMS message will be sent to families at 9:30am if your child hasn`t been marked present in Compass in session 1.
School`s Privacy Policy Information For Parents
Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy. Please take time to remind yourself of our school’s collection notice, found on our website https://www.fitzroyprimaryschool.vic.edu.au/
For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy — information for parents. This information is also available in ten community languages.