We have an extensive Prep Transition program which consists of 5 sessions starting in October. These sessions involve time spent with the teachers and other kinder children getting to know one another. Each of the sessions cover different curriculum areas such as a literacy, numeracy and Inquiry. While the children are with the teachers the Principal spends each session with the parents/caregivers explaining how Monbulk Primary School operates and what it offers. The feedback we have got from theses sessions has been extremely positive.
When the children start Prep the following year they start one week after the rest of the school. This week is used for the assessment of the new Prep children. The teachers meet with each child individually to assess their literacy and numeracy skills. We have found that by doing it in the week rather than over a one day off for four weeks the testing is far more reliable and accurate. This way every child is being tested on the same playing level. The other way of testing does mean those students tested in the first week know less than those tested in the fourth week not making it fair and accurate.
We also have a transition program all the way through the school. At the end of each year the teachers meet with the child’s new teacher and passes on all valuable and relevant information. The students also spend time with their next year’s teacher.
Digital Enrolment Platform VicStudents
This year our school is using an online system for new enrolments to Victorian government schools called VicStudents. VicStudents is available for students who are enrolling in a Victorian Government School for the first time. This includes Foundation (Prep) enrolments for 2026.
VicStudents has been assessed by the Department of Education to a high degree of security in line with the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards and is compliant with ISO 27001, the leading international standard for information security.
To commence online enrolment: Visit https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/s/ to create an account and complete the online application form. Please ensure that all documents required are attached to the application.
A Quick Reference Guide to using the online system is available below ” Digital Enrolment Guide”.
Primary School to Secondary School Transition
Our Year 6 transition program is very extensive with our main Secondary College being Monbulk Secondary College. Students have orientation sessions at their preferred Secondary College and our Year 6 teachers have strong communication with each College. All important student information is passed on to the Secondary College Transition Coordinators.
Year 6-7 Placement Applications for 2025-2026
Moving from primary to secondary school is an important step in a child’s education.
9th May 2025 Parent to submit the Application for Year 7 Placement 2026 form to the Primary School Office. Application form sent home 30th April 2025, spare forms available at the primary school office.
1st July 2025 Parents will be notified of their child’s Year 7 placement offer for the 2026 Year
25th July 2025 Closing date for parents/carers to lodge a written appeal with their preferred secondary school.
For more information about secondary school enrolment and supporting your child during this important transition, please visit the following webpage: https://www.vic.gov.au/moving-primary-secondary-school-information-parents-and-carers
Thank you for supporting this important next step in your child’s education as they prepare for secondary school in 2026.