Prep at St Sebastian’s Yeronga marks the beginning of a positive and engaging school experience. Our program provides a calm, structured, and supportive environment where children feel safe, confident and ready to learn. With experienced teachers, a strong focus on early learning foundations and a welcoming community, we work with families to ensure every child settles in smoothly and starts school with a strong sense of belonging.
Prep is provided on a full-time basis, with children having turned five by June 30 of their Prep Year - click here for more information on age eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Prep hours are the same as our school hours: 8.35am – 3.00pm.
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.