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Prep Information for Enrolment

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Prep 

Prep is the first year of school and provides the foundation for your child's
education. From 2017, it is compulsory for Queensland children to undertake 
Prep prior to Year 1.

Please download or contact the office for an enrolment pack and to arrange an
interview with a member of the administration team. Come and join the school
that is Glenwood State School, 'We are a small rural school with an amazing history.'

Our School's history encompases over 100 years of Education
Excellence.

School tours are available with the Principal.

You can also book a school tour by calling the school office on (07) 5488 8333

Our Transition visits and Orientation day dates are available from the school
office. See our Facebook page for further details.

The modern day fully air-conditioned classrooms provides a developmentally
appropriate educational program for children. The qualified teachers and teacher
aides implement a full-day program (8.45am – 2.45pm) on a 5 day week.

The Glenwood State Primary School Prep program includes:

  • Activity-based, age appropriate program
  • Supportive, caring, warm, stable and challenging environment
  • Flexible learning
  • Comprehensive indoor/outdoor program
  • All-inclusive stimulating activities
  • Technologies (Digital and Design), The ARTs (Music, Visial Art, Dance, Drama
    and Media) and Physical Education lessons with qualified specialist teachers
    (1 hour per week)
  • Extensive transition to ease the move into Year 1
  • Library borrowing, Home Reading Program and SSP program
  • Classroom wireless access to computers, Ipads, Apps, programs and Smart TV
  • Very large playground for active children with Play equipment shaded
  • Developmentally appropriate literacy and numeracy skills program
  • Differentiated, Focused and Intensive support for ALL students.

Queensland's Preparatory Year gives all young Queenslanders the very best start
to school by helping them make a smooth transition to Year 1 and sets them on
the path to lifelong learning.

Prep is 5 days a week and children stay all day. Children must be 5 by 30 June in
the year they start Prep.

To determine when your child can commence their prep year, use
the online calculator External link.



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Last reviewed 12 February 2024
Last updated 12 February 2024