Children can enrol from the beginning of the school year if they turn 4 on or before 31 July that year. Enrolment is offered in the following order:
- Children living within the school's enrolment area
- Children living outside the school's enrolment area who have siblings already attending the school
- Other children from outside the school's enrolment area.
We are committed to providing equitable access to quality early childhood education. Therefore, we prioritize admission for children from families facing financial challenges and those who are unable to access similar services, with a special focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
To ensure the health and safety of our community, we require up-to-date immunization records for all incoming students as part of the enrolment process.
FMDS begins accepting enrollments at the beginning of Term 2 in the year preceding the child's start at preschool. Should you decide to embark on this educational journey with us, we encourage early application to secure a place for your child.
In instances where demand surpasses the number of available spots, we offer the opportunity to join our Waiting List. Rest assured, each application on the Waiting List is given careful consideration, with priority given according to our enrolment policy, ensuring fairness and transparency in our selection process.
Please contact us to discuss your child's potential enrolment. You will be asked for the following documents:
- your child's birth certificate or identity documents
- proof of your child's address - originals of different documents such as your council rates notice or residential lease and electricity bill
- low income health care card (if applicable)
- family law or relevant court orders (if applicable).
If your child has special circumstances, allergies, health or medical conditions, it's important you tell the principal about these before your child starts preschool. The school may also complete a risk assessment.
