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2023 Enrolments
Our School Zone
Due to major renovations that have begun on the George St building, we have reached capacity in our foundation-grade 4 enrolments and have limited numbers available in the 5 and 6 cohort. 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.
The Department provides guidance through the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and the freedom to choose other
schools, subject to facility limitations.
You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department’s website under School zones.
Find school zone here:
If you live out of our school zone and would like to enrol your child contact the office and we will add you to our wait list and let you know as soon as a place becomes available.
A copy of your child`s immunisation and birth certificate is required for enrolment.
School Tours
School tours are conducted on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am
To book please ring the office 9417 4222 or email:
fitzroy.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Steps to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) for the 2024 school year
To start primary school in 2024, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30 April 2024. Schooling is compulsory for children who have turned 6 years old.
If your child is starting Foundation (Prep) in 2024, you will be able to apply to enrol your child in a Victorian government primary school from the start of Term 2, 2023 (Monday 24 April 2023).
What you need to do:
- Download the ‘Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents/Carers.’
- 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. The school will provide you with the form to complete.
- Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 28 July 2023.
- You will be notified of the outcome of your application by Friday 11 August 2023. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 25 August 2023.
- Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2023.
- Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from Tuesday 30 January 2024.
Enrolment applications submitted after 28 July 2023 will be processed by the school as they are received, in accordance with the Department of Education’s Placement Policy..
All 2024 enrolments will be processed in July when the updated format becomes available.
Please find attached UPDATED 2024 enrolment forms
Please find attached Parent Payment Policy
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 the Grade 5/6 camp, swimming program and the purchase of grade 6 graduation hoodies. Thank you again to families in our school community who have contributed and supported our students.
Click-virtual tour
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.