You can enrol now for Prep 2025. Children born 1st July 2019 – 30th June 2020 are eligible for Prep in 2025. If you child was born before 1st July 2019 but has not started school, they must attend Prep in 2025. If your child was born in July 2020, you can apply for 'early entry' to Prep in 2025 and each early entry application will be dealt with on a case by case basis by the leadership team.
We continue to take enrolments for Prep 2024 for children born 1st July 2018 - 30th June 2019.
To enrol your Prep child at Birkdale State School for 2025, follow these easy steps:
Step 1: Expression of Interest (Open now!)
For each child, complete an Expression of Interest Form and email to enrol@birkdaless.eq.edu.au.
You will receive information regarding transition events that your child is invited to attend. Our transition visits, open days and information sessions are included in our BSS Transition to Prep 2025 document.
Step 2: Enrolment application (From June, 2024)
For each child, complete an Education Queensland enrolment application, consent for
media, and internet.
Step 3: Return forms
Return the completed forms to the office. You will also need to bring:
• Original birth certificate for each child; or child's current passport and visa
documents if they were born overseas for our staff to sight.
You can download the necessary forms, or collect copies from our school office. If you have
questions regarding enrolling your child in our school please contact us. enrol@birkdaless.eq.edu.au
Step 3: Enrolment Interview (October-November 2024)
Once the enrolment application has been received and processed, an interview with either our Deputy Principal or Prep Year Level Coordinator will be arranged for you and your child/children. The enrolment interview is also an opportunity to discuss your child's transition or any medical/diagnosed conditions. Please bring any reports from specialists or medical practitioners/health workers. Medication forms must be completed if your child/ren has any specific issue requiring the administration of medication.
Step 4: Keep your child's information up to date
- Change of address
- There is a change in emergency contact numbers
- Significant changes occur with regard to your child's health
- You feel we should know of any other changes which concern your child eg. work phone numbers, custody/court orders.
Our fully airconditioned Prep classrooms provide a developmentally appropriate educational environment for children. Our highly experienced teachers and teacher aides implement a full-day program (8:50-3:00pm) 5 days per week.
To determine when your child can commence their Prep year, use the online calculator. https://www.qld.gov.au/education/earlychildhood/prep/enrolments
Links provided to:
- Expression of Interest Form
- Education Queensland Enrolment Form
- Third Party App Consent
- BSS Transition to Prep 2025