tours, process and availabilities
ENROLMENT
Somers Primary School has an enrolment zone, which can be accessed via the findmyschool.vic.gov.au website. We are currently accepting enrolments from outside our enrolment zone for families looking to join our wonderful school community. For more information about School Zones, please visit the Department of Education and Training website.
Enrolments are welcomed any time. We encourage new enrolments to make contact with us earlier to ensure your child has a smooth transition to Somers Primary School. This is especially important for our Prep students.
Each year we run a comprehensive ‘Ready, Set… Prep’ program, where children are invited to attend three sessions at school in the year before they are eligible to start school. Children do not need to be enrolled to come and try our ‘Ready, Set… Prep’ program. For children enrolled in Prep for the following year, we run a four-week transition program. Children who have attended all of these sessions will have had seven sessions at school before they begin, allowing them to develop familiarity with our school staff and grounds, as well as helping us learn more about your child.
Our school has an inclusive enrolment policy, and we will accept children’s enrolment where possible and beneficial for your child. We proudly welcome and support all students to access learning at Somers Primary School.
For more information about how to choose and enrol in a Victorian Government school, please go to the Department of Education and Training website.
Enrolment
TRANSITION INFORMATION 2021
CHANGES TO 2021 TRANSITION
COVID-19 RELATED CHANGES
Due to COVID-19, a number of changes have been made to our transition program for next year to ensure the safety of our students, families and staff, as well as the community.
VIRTUAL TOURS
WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST (10:00AM), WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER (2:30PM, 5:00PM)
Our school will be running virtual tours and information sessions on the above dates via our online video-communication system, Webex. We offer a chance to chat to our teachers and school leadership team.
PREP TRANSITION SESSIONS
We are currently planning to hold transition sessions online later this year in the event we are unable to hold transition sessions at school.
ENROLMENT
ENROLMENT PROCESS
STEP ONE
Contact our school office on (03) 59835546, or via email using the form below or directly (somers.ps@education.vic.gov.au).
STEP TWO
Arrange a personalised tour of the school with our Principal Hugh Greer or Assistant Principal Kirsty Egglestone. Children and other family members are most welcome to attend.
STEP THREE
Receive an enrolment pack, including general information about our school and enrolment forms.
STEP FOUR
Provide us with your completed enrolment form, your child’s birth certificate, immunisation status, information about any relevant medical conditions, and any other important information that will help us care for your child at school.
STEP FIVE
Meet your child’s teacher and our leadership staff, and arrange essential supplies, including books and uniform.
STEP SIX
Bring your child to their first day! Our staff will help you and your child get settled into their new school, show them around our grounds, and make sure they have a buddy to keep them company on day one.
ENROLMENT
TOURS