Welcome to 2026 Prep Enrolment at Alamanda College
We are very excited for our new students to join us for School Tours, Prep Transition and Parent Information Sessions which will help you to understand the processes at Alamanda College.
The Department of Education has a statewide Prep enrolment timeline. The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Prep at a Victorian government primary school, including Alamanda College.
You can find information and resources about the enrolment timeline at: Enrolling in Prep.
School Zone
Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au hosts the most up-to-date information on school zones in Victoria. You can check your permanent residential address to see if you are placed within our school zone. Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined based on 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.
Please note Alamanda College only enrols students within the designated neighbourhood.
More information on school zoning:
- 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
Enrolment Process
The enrolment process is a two-part process starting with sending in an Application to enrol to the school with proof of residence. Once the application is accepted, you will be given an enrolment form, with a list of additional required documents.
Key Dates for Applications:
- Open Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 via our website or hard copy from the main office at Alamanda College.
- Closes Friday, 25th July 2025.
Once the application is received, our enrolment coordinator will be in touch with you to let you know the status of your application.
Key Dates for Enrolment:
- Tuesday, 22nd April - Applications open for 2026 Prep
- Friday, 25th July - Applications due to Alamanda College|
School Guided Tours 2025 - for 2026 Preps
Key Dates for Tours: School guided tours will run during Term 3 on the following dates throughout school in Term 3 2025.
- Wednesday 23rd July @ 9:30am
- Wednesday 30th July @ 9:30am
- Wednesday 13th August @ 9:30am
- Wednesday 27th August @ 4:30pm
- Wednesday 10th September @ 4:30pm
Booking Tours: please email Alamanda College enrolments@alamandacollege.vic.edu.au to book into any of the above school tours. Please include your child’s name, your name, and a contact number.
2026 Prep Parent Information Sessions
What to expect: these sessions will include information about curriculum, out of school care, the first days at school, school uniform, stationery list, and an opportunity to meet school community members and teaching staff.
Key Info: you only need to attend one session. No booking required to attend Parent Information Sessions. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Key Dates for Parent Information Sessions:
- Monday 11th August @ 11:00am – 12:00pm
- Monday 1st September @ 11:00am – 12:00pm
- Thursday 9th October @ 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Prep Transition Sessions for your Child
Once you have received a confirmed enrolment for Alamanda College, your child will be invited to attend the following sessions at Alamanda College
- Wednesday 22nd October @ 3:30pm – 5:00pm
- Thursday 6th November @ 3:30pm – 5:00pm
- Tuesday 18th November @ 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Sessions: Your child may attend one session, or they may attend all of the sessions. You are not required to stay with your child.
Activities: The children will participate in activities such as a tour of the school building, story time, craft activities, and games in the prep classrooms.
Class Assignment: your child’s transition class will not be their permanent class or teacher for 2026. Class assignments are communicated to parents at the end of the 2025 school year via email.
What to Pack: Please send a snack, hat and water bottle with your child for these sessions.