At Kyneton Primary School we believe our children are entitled to a high quality education that is respectful of, and responsive to, their existing competencies, cultural heritage and histories. We want our children to learn to their full potential in an inspiring, challenging and supportive environment. Our families are entitled to be confident that their children will have access to an education that promotes equity and excellence whilst attending to the wellbeing of all children.
At Kyneton Primary School, enjoyment of school life is highly valued and there is a deep sense of community and of belonging. Our philosophy reflects a child-centred approach, characterised by learning that is responsive to each child’s individual needs, talents and interests. The school seeks to educate the whole child, including supporting their social and emotional development.
We have a variety of resources listed below to assist you in getting to know our school. You will also find lots of information on our Forms & Publications page.
If you would like to make an enrolment enquiry or to book an on-site school tour please contact the office on 5422 1855 or email kyneton.ps@education.vic.gov.au to organise a time.
Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information
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 Kyneton Primary School.
You can find information and resources about the enrolment timeline at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).
What you need to do:
1. Contact our school on 5422 1855 or kyneton.ps@education.vic.gov.au to book a school tour or to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process
2. Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep)
3. Submit your enrolment form by Friday 26 July 2024. This is available to download in our Forms and Publications section or from the school office.
4. You will receive confirmation of your enrolment by Friday 9 August 2024.
5. Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2024
6. Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from Thursday 30th January 2025.
Enrolment applications submitted after 26 July 2024 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.
Below is a link to a recording of our Prep Information session. We hope you find this useful in finding out more about what our school has to offer as you make the very important decision in choosing the right school to suit the individual needs of your child.
Prep Information Session - This session was recorded as an alternative to a face-to-face information session in 2021 while COVID-19 restrictions were in place.
Once your Prep child is enrolled at Kyneton Primary we offer an opportunity to participate in our Prep Transition program. This program usually runs during Term 4 and involves a number of informal play based sessions. During these sessions the teachers will carefully observe the dynamics of each group to assist in determining class groupings. We welcome family feedback regarding the weekly sessions.
Together we will work to prepare your child for their transition into Primary school.
Our School Zone
Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information on school zones in Victoria.
Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address.
Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and may enrol at another school, if there are available places.
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
Helpful Links
Virtual Tour of Kyneton Primary School
KPS School Culture and Code of Conduct Booklet
'Going to School' - A Prep Info Booklet