Starting school is a milestone for your whole family. At St Sebastian’s, we design our Prep year to be a gentle, joyful launchpad. We wrap your child in a community of care from day one, ensuring they feel safe, known and deeply valued as they take their first steps into the school world.
Here, your child will find a calm, structured, yet wonderfully playful environment. We focus on building the strong social, emotional, and academic foundations to grow, working hand-in-hand with your family to ensure a smooth, confident transition to school life.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Prep is a full-time program (Monday to Friday). To start Prep, your child must turn five by June 30 in the year they enrol.
Yes. Before school care, after school care, and vacation care are available on the school grounds for all students.
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Yes. Prep students wear the same school uniform as the rest of the school.
Your child will learn through a play‑based, inquiry approach aligned with the Foundation Level of the Australian Curriculum.
Learning experiences include:
- Focused teaching
- Play
- Real‑life experiences
- Investigations
- Routines and transitions
Yes. Prep students have their own designated toilets.
Prep students have their own designated play equipment within the school play area. They are gradually transitioned into playing with older students throughout the year.
Yes. Prep students participate in Music, Japanese, and Physical Education with specialist teachers.
Parents may park in surrounding streets and walk children to school.
Please note:
- Cars cannot be left in the Rome St North drop‑off/pick‑up zone.
- There is no off‑street parking available at the school.
A Student Medication Request Form must be completed by the parent/carer and given to the school. Chat to our reception staff to organise this for your child.
Yes. After lunch, children have a quiet rest/reading time, which may lessen as the year progresses.
Parents are encouraged to:
- Bring their child into the Prep room
- Meet the teachers and staff
- Help the child begin an activity
- Leave when the child is settled and happy
Yes.
- Early November: Parent Information Evening
- Late November: Prep Information Morning where children meet teachers and classmates while parents enjoy morning tea
Yes. Each class holds a Parent Information Night to share plans for the year. This is not an individual interview. Parent/Teacher interviews are usually held towards the end of Term 1.