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Enrolment
Enrolment
If you are interested in enrolling at our school, please download and complete and Enrolment Form downloaded here or request an Enrolment Form from our school office at maffra.ps@education.vic.gov.au or phone 03 5147 1236. Our school follows the Department of Education’s Enrolment Policy for the enrolment, placement, and transfer of students.
Students who live within the school zone are guaranteed a place at our school. To find out whether you live in zone, visit findmyschool.vic.gov.au
All other applications will be considered subject to available space, and prioritised according to:
students with a sibling at the same permanent address who are attending the school at the same time
all other students in order of closeness of their home to the school.
Required documentation in addition to the enrolment form includes:
Evidence of identity and date of birth (for example, a birth certificate or passport)
Immunisation Status Certificate
Foundation (Prep) enrolments
The Department of Education has a statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline.
The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including our school. You can find information and resources about the enrolment timeline at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).
Children who will reach the age of five years on or before 30th April may commence school in January of that year.
Children who will reach the age of five years on or before 30th April may commence school in January of that year.
Birth Certificate
Birth Certificate
On first enrolment of a child, a Full Birth Certificate must be produced as proof of date of birth.
On first enrolment of a child, a Full Birth Certificate must be produced as proof of date of birth.
Immunisation Certificate
Immunisation Certificate
Before children are able to commence school, a school entry immunisation certificate must be presented at the school office. This is a legal requirement on enrolment to primary school in Victoria. An unvaccinated child will be excluded from school in the event of outbreaks of Polio, Measles or Diphtheria.
Before children are able to commence school, a school entry immunisation certificate must be presented at the school office. This is a legal requirement on enrolment to primary school in Victoria. An unvaccinated child will be excluded from school in the event of outbreaks of Polio, Measles or Diphtheria.
School entry immunisation certificates can be obtained from:
School entry immunisation certificates can be obtained from:
Starting School
Starting School
Foundation Arrival and Dismissal Times
Foundation Arrival and Dismissal Times
To ensure that our new Foundation children settle comfortably andconfidently into school, we have staggered starting times for the first day of school. Your child will be given a starting time of between 9.00 am and 10.00 am and dismissal time will be at 2.10 pm. New foundation students are matched with a senior student 'buddy' to help develop greater confidence in the school setting.
To ensure that our new Foundation children settle comfortably andconfidently into school, we have staggered starting times for the first day of school. Your child will be given a starting time of between 9.00 am and 10.00 am and dismissal time will be at 2.10 pm. New foundation students are matched with a senior student 'buddy' to help develop greater confidence in the school setting.
In February, Foundation children will spend all of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at school. Wednesday will be a rest day at home. An appointment will be allocated to each child to attend a Foundation Entry Test, on a Wednesday and this will be conducted at school, on a date to be advised.
In February, Foundation children will spend all of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at school. Wednesday will be a rest day at home. An appointment will be allocated to each child to attend a Foundation Entry Test, on a Wednesday and this will be conducted at school, on a date to be advised.
School Medical Service
School Medical Service
Each year the School Medical Service carries out:
Each year the School Medical Service carries out:
Health examinations on Foundation children
Health examinations on Foundation children
Reviews on children previously assessed, where special needs were identified.
Reviews on children previously assessed, where special needs were identified.
Examinations on children if requested by the school and / or parents.
Examinations on children if requested by the school and / or parents.
Examinations take place only after parent consent has been obtained. There is no cost to parents for this service which is provided by a qualified school nurse.
Examinations take place only after parent consent has been obtained. There is no cost to parents for this service which is provided by a qualified school nurse.
Parent Payment Arrangements
Parent Payment Arrangements
For more information regarding the Department of Education Parent Payments Policy please click on the link below:
For more information regarding the Department of Education Parent Payments Policy please click on the link below:
Parent Payments: Policy | education.vic.gov.au
School Requirements
School Requirements
School Uniform
School Uniform
The wearing of school uniform is compulsory at Maffra Primary School. Please click here to download our School Dress Code Policy which has information about the uniform as well as a list of required uniform items. Please click here to download Uniform Price List.
The wearing of school uniform is compulsory at Maffra Primary School. Please click here to download our School Dress Code Policy which has information about the uniform as well as a list of required uniform items. Please click here to download Uniform Price List.
Other Items Required for School
Other Items Required for School
A lunch box & drink bottle
A lunch box & drink bottle
A smock or other protective clothing for Art
A smock or other protective clothing for Art
Library Bag - cloth bag for library book These may be purchased from the Uniform Shop.
Library Bag - cloth bag for library book These may be purchased from the Uniform Shop.
Please clearly name everything with your child's full name including EVERY item of school clothing.
Please clearly name everything with your child's full name including EVERY item of school clothing.
Bus Travel
Bus Travel
There is a privately run "town bus" which operates to and from our school which students may use. Drivers accept daily or weekly payments. Students residing more than 4.8 km. from our school may be eligible for travel on Government funded buses. If you think your child may be eligible, discuss this with our office staff. Country buses are co-ordinated through Maffra Secondary College.
There is a privately run "town bus" which operates to and from our school which students may use. Drivers accept daily or weekly payments. Students residing more than 4.8 km. from our school may be eligible for travel on Government funded buses. If you think your child may be eligible, discuss this with our office staff. Country buses are co-ordinated through Maffra Secondary College.
School Zones
School Zones
Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones.
Students residing in our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address. Our school also has additional capacity available to welcome students who are outside of our school zone.
For more information, you can:
visit School zones for answers to frequently asked questions
call the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) on 1800 896 950
email the VSBA at vsba@education.vic.gov.au
Information on this site is updated in Term 1 each year, ready for the Year 6 to 7 transition period. To visit the site, see: www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au
Information on this site is updated in Term 1 each year, ready for the Year 6 to 7 transition period. To visit the site, see: www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au
If you have a question about school zones call the VSBA Hotline on 1800 896 950 or email vsba@edumail.vic.gov.au
If you have a question about school zones call the VSBA Hotline on 1800 896 950 or email vsba@edumail.vic.gov.au
Transition Information
Transition Information
Kinder to Foundation (formerly Prep)
Kinder to Foundation (formerly Prep)
The Foundation Transition program commences early in the year prior to school entry, with regular visits to the school giving the children exposure to many aspects of school life. The program includes participation in the Maffra Cluster Transition Network, and regular provison of information and support for families.
The Foundation Transition program commences early in the year prior to school entry, with regular visits to the school giving the children exposure to many aspects of school life. The program includes participation in the Maffra Cluster Transition Network, and regular provison of information and support for families.
Year 6 to Secondary School
Year 6 to Secondary School
With a high percentage of our Year 6 exit students heading to Maffra Secondary College, there is regular communication between the two schools and regular visits in both directions. Students participate in a range of transitional, leadership and curriculum programs.
With a high percentage of our Year 6 exit students heading to Maffra Secondary College, there is regular communication between the two schools and regular visits in both directions. Students participate in a range of transitional, leadership and curriculum programs.
Children who will reach the age of five years on or before 30th April may commence school in January of that year. An enrolment form may be obtained from the school office or downloaded here.
Children who will reach the age of five years on or before 30th April may commence school in January of that year. An enrolment form may be obtained from the school office or downloaded here.
Birth Certificate
Birth Certificate
On first enrolment of a child, a Full Birth Certificate must be produced as proof of date of birth.
On first enrolment of a child, a Full Birth Certificate must be produced as proof of date of birth.
Immunisation Certificate
Immunisation Certificate
Before children are able to commence school, a school entry immunisation certificate must be presented at the school office. This is a legal requirement on enrolment to primary school in Victoria. An unvaccinated child will be excluded from school in the event of outbreaks of Polio, Measles or Diphtheria.
Before children are able to commence school, a school entry immunisation certificate must be presented at the school office. This is a legal requirement on enrolment to primary school in Victoria. An unvaccinated child will be excluded from school in the event of outbreaks of Polio, Measles or Diphtheria.
School entry immunisation certificates can be obtained from:
School entry immunisation certificates can be obtained from:
Starting School
Starting School
Foundation Arrival and Dismissal Times
Foundation Arrival and Dismissal Times
To ensure that our new Foundation children settle comfortably andconfidently into school, we have staggered starting times for the first day of school. Your child will be given a starting time of between 9.00 am and 10.00 am and dismissal time will be at 2.10 pm. New foundation students are matched with a senior student 'buddy' to help develop greater confidence in the school setting.
To ensure that our new Foundation children settle comfortably andconfidently into school, we have staggered starting times for the first day of school. Your child will be given a starting time of between 9.00 am and 10.00 am and dismissal time will be at 2.10 pm. New foundation students are matched with a senior student 'buddy' to help develop greater confidence in the school setting.
In February, Foundation children will spend all of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at school. Wednesday will be a rest day at home. An appointment will be allocated to each child to attend a Foundation Entry Test, on a Wednesday and this will be conducted at school, on a date to be advised.
In February, Foundation children will spend all of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at school. Wednesday will be a rest day at home. An appointment will be allocated to each child to attend a Foundation Entry Test, on a Wednesday and this will be conducted at school, on a date to be advised.
School Medical Service
School Medical Service
Each year the School Medical Service carries out:
Each year the School Medical Service carries out:
Health examinations on Foundation children
Health examinations on Foundation children
Reviews on children previously assessed, where special needs were identified.
Reviews on children previously assessed, where special needs were identified.
Examinations on children if requested by the school and / or parents.
Examinations on children if requested by the school and / or parents.
Examinations take place only after parent consent has been obtained. There is no cost to parents for this service which is provided by a qualified school nurse.
Examinations take place only after parent consent has been obtained. There is no cost to parents for this service which is provided by a qualified school nurse.
School Requirements
School Requirements
School Uniform
School Uniform
The wearing of school uniform is compulsory at Maffra Primary School. Please click here to download our School Dress Code Policy which has information about the uniform as well as a list of required uniform items. Please click here to download Uniform Price List.
The wearing of school uniform is compulsory at Maffra Primary School. Please click here to download our School Dress Code Policy which has information about the uniform as well as a list of required uniform items. Please click here to download Uniform Price List.
Other Items Required for School
Other Items Required for School
A lunch box & drink bottle
A lunch box & drink bottle
A smock or other protective clothing for Art
A smock or other protective clothing for Art
Library Bag - cloth bag for library book These may be purchased from the Uniform Shop.
Library Bag - cloth bag for library book These may be purchased from the Uniform Shop.
Please clearly name everything with your child's full name including EVERY item of school clothing.
Please clearly name everything with your child's full name including EVERY item of school clothing.
Bus Travel
Bus Travel
There is a privately run "town bus" which operates to and from our school which students may use. Drivers accept daily or weekly payments. Students residing more than 4.8 km. from our school may be eligible for travel on Government funded buses. If you think your child may be eligible, discuss this with our office staff. Country buses are co-ordinated through Maffra Secondary College.
There is a privately run "town bus" which operates to and from our school which students may use. Drivers accept daily or weekly payments. Students residing more than 4.8 km. from our school may be eligible for travel on Government funded buses. If you think your child may be eligible, discuss this with our office staff. Country buses are co-ordinated through Maffra Secondary College.
School Zones
School Zones
Our school zone Findmyschool.vic.gov.au hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones for 2020 onwards.
Our school zone Findmyschool.vic.gov.au hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones for 2020 onwards.
Information on this site is updated in Term 1 each year, ready for the Year 6 to 7 transition period. To visit the site, see: www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au
Information on this site is updated in Term 1 each year, ready for the Year 6 to 7 transition period. To visit the site, see: www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au
If you have a question about school zones call the VSBA Hotline on 1800 896 950 or email vsba@edumail.vic.gov.au
If you have a question about school zones call the VSBA Hotline on 1800 896 950 or email vsba@edumail.vic.gov.au
Transition Information
Transition Information
Kinder to Foundation (formerly Prep)
Kinder to Foundation (formerly Prep)
The Foundation Transition program commences early in the year prior to school entry, with regular visits to the school giving the children exposure to many aspects of school life. The program includes participation in the Maffra Cluster Transition Network, and regular provison of information and support for families.
The Foundation Transition program commences early in the year prior to school entry, with regular visits to the school giving the children exposure to many aspects of school life. The program includes participation in the Maffra Cluster Transition Network, and regular provison of information and support for families.
Year 6 to Secondary School
Year 6 to Secondary School
With a high percentage of our Year 6 exit students heading to Maffra Secondary College, there is regular communication between the two schools and regular visits in both directions. Students participate in a range of transitional, leadership and curriculum programs.
With a high percentage of our Year 6 exit students heading to Maffra Secondary College, there is regular communication between the two schools and regular visits in both directions. Students participate in a range of transitional, leadership and curriculum programs.
Maffra Primary SchoolChurch Street, Maffra Victoria 3860, AustraliaPhone: 03 5147 1236Email: maffra.ps@education.vic.gov.au
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