Foundation Transition

The formal transition process for students starting school at Willow Grove in 2027 begins on Friday the 23rd of October 2026.

All families who have enrolled at our school have been emailed a letter detailing our transition program. We are also running parent information sessions alongside two of our Prep Transition Sessions, as detailed below:

DATE	STUDENT TRANSITION SESSION	PARENT INFO SESSION – 9.00-9:20am @ Willow Grove Primary School These parent sessions run on the same dates as the Prep 2026 transition sessions and will provide families with an opportunity to learn about school programs and to ask questions. The sessions are expected to run for around 20 minutes at the beginning of the transition session.
Fri 23^rd October	9.00-11.30am	General information session
Fri 6^th November	9.00-12.00pm	Curriculum information
Fri 20^th November	9.00-12.00pm
Fri 4^th December	9.00-1.30pm
Tues 8^th December	9.00-2.15pm* State Transition Day	*please note that arrangements can be made to allow kinder students to attend until 3.15pm, if this is required by families

The following information outlines the Prep Transition Program, including what your child will need to bring. Please note that a school hat will be supplied to your child at their first transition session, and the hat will remain at school for your child’s use.

Friday Oct 23^rd (9.00-11:30pm) – For pre-school children who are enrolling at Willow Grove Primary School.

Parents will need to bring their child into school on this day. Please make your way to the Prep Room and sign in your child. School staff will be out the front of our school to show you where to go. Children will be involved in school-based activities for the morning. Students will need their play lunch (including a piece of fruit), drink and a bag.

Friday Nov 6^th (9.00 - 12.00pm)

Parents will need to bring their child into school on this day. Please make your way to the Prep Room. Children will be involved in school-based activities for the morning. They will need their play lunch (including a piece of fruit), drink and a bag.

Friday Nov 20^th (9.00 - 12.00pm)

Friday Dec 4^th (9.00 - 1.30pm)

Parents will need to bring their child into school on this day. Please make your way to the Prep Room. Children will be involved in school-based activities for the day. They will need their play lunch (including a piece of fruit), lunch, drink and a bag.

Tuesday Dec 8^th ^-– (9.00 - 2.15pm)

Parents will need to bring their child into school on this day. Please make your way to the Prep Room. Children will be involved in school-based activities for the day with their grade for 2027. They will need their play lunch (including a piece of fruit), lunch, drink and a bag.

Foundation Transition

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