Frequently asked questions

The school accepts Kindergarten enrolments the beginning of the year prior to school entry and encourages families to submit applications to enrol by 1 August.

Applications must be submitted in person with original documentation. See Enrolling in our school for detailed information about proof of address requirements and to check if you reside within our catchment.

Children are eligible to enrol in Kindergarten if they turn five years old by 31 July and must commence school in the year they turn 6. This includes December birthdays. Your early childhood centre will provide you with advice about school readiness and you are also welcome to discuss your child’s readiness for school with us. Please contact the Principal.

Cecil Hills Public School offers a comprehensive transition to school program which includes parent information sessions and student orientation sessions. Kindergarten Orientation and transition days are held each year in Term 4. This allows the new students to become familiar with the school prior to their first day of school. Parents and new Kindergarten students are invited to attend Cecil Hills Public School’s orientation. While children are becoming familiar with the school environment through classroom activities, we will be running workshops for parents. These workshops are aimed at providing parents and carers with valuable information to support families in this extremely important transition. Please see four calendar for dates this year.

Children are eligible to enrol in Kindergarten if they turn five years old by 31 July and must commence school in the year they turn 6. This includes December birthdays. Your early childhood centre will provide you with advice about school readiness and you are also welcome to discuss your child’s readiness for school with us. Please contact the Principal.

Anyone visiting the school must visit the front office our friendly office staff will assist with any enquiries. This includes parents who are bringing their children to school late or picking them up early.

School starts at 8:50 am. All students arriving after 8:55 am are to go straight to the office to be signed in late.  

All early leavers must be signed out of the office prior to being collected. A message will be phoned to the classroom and the student will be brought to the office.  If you are unable to collect your child and send another person, they must have a letter of authority and show appropriate identification before your child will be released. Please respect that our staff have your child’s safety in mind when they refuse your request without a note.

The school needs to be aware of any medical conditions that affect its students prior to enrolment or immediately following any change. This includes asthma, anaphylaxis and other allergies. A health care plan for students with serious or life threatening conditions that require management at the school level must be developed by the child's doctor. Any student falling ill at school will be taken to the sick bay, next to the office. You will be contacted to take your child home if they present as ill or injured at school. If your child requires medication on a short term basis (eg flu, infections) please discuss with your doctor a medication plan that does not require medication to be taken at school. If this is unavoidable you must report to the office with the medication in its original packaging with dosage instructions clearly printed on the label.

Please notify the school office if your child is sick or complete the online absense form. A doctor’s certificate is also required for longer absences or when the school requests one.

Any issues with your child’s education or wellbeing should be directed to the classroom teacher. If you wish to speak to your child’s teacher, please submit an interview request form and your child’s teacher will contact you to confirm a time. Your child’s teacher will refer issues that cannot be resolved at the class level or more serious issues to the school’s executive or to the Learning Support Team for follow up.

Invoices Fees should be paid promptly or on the date specified in the written correspondence. Payment are made in the following ways:

1. Online through the payment link
2. In person (Cash, Cheque, Credit Card and EFTPOS) * Amex is not accepted.
3. Sent with your child using the form provided in a clearly marked envelope

Dates for major school events are updated regularly on the calendar and updates are provided in the weekly newsletter. Major events on our calendar are included by month below (these are approximate dates only and can vary)