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Purpose

The policy outlines the enrolment practice for accepting enrolments at the preschool and how the process is implemented. It takes into account changes introduced under the Australian Government initiative Universal Access;

 

NT Department of Education and Training (DET) Preschool Guidelines;

 

A child is eligible to begin preschool from the start of the school year if:

  • s/he is already 4 years old; or

  • her/his 4th birthday is on or before 30th June of that year.

 

In the event of there being vacancies later in the year, children may be accepted to begin from the date of their 4th birthday of that year and would continue preschool for the whole of the following year.

 

Enrolment Capacity

Rona Glynn has capacity for a maximum of 62 students, spread across 2 groups.

Priority Enrolment Criteria

When the number of students on the waiting list exceeds the Preschool’s capacity, the following criteria are used to determine which students will be offered a place:

 

  • if the child has a sibling attending Ross Park School

  • if the family’s home address is in our designated enrolment area (proof of residence may be required)

  • age of the child i.e. older children on the waiting list have priority.

 

The final decision about the offering of positions at Rona Glynn when the waiting list exceeds the number of places rests with the Principal of Ross Park Primary School.

 

Enrolment Expression of Interest List

Families with children turning 4 should contact the preschool to place their child’s name on the preliminary Expression of Interest list. While this gives the preschool an indication of children who are possible enrolments, it is not a guarantee of a place.

 

Enrolment Confirmation

During term 3, families who have placed their name on the Expression of Interest list and who meet the criteria will be contacted in writing and offered a place for the following school year. Families need to complete the NT DET enrolment form in order to confirm their acceptance.

Where there are too many children on the Expression of Interest list, those families who do not meet the criteria will be notified that they are not able to be enrolled and will be advised to contact other preschools. These students may remain on the Expression of interest list in case of a vacancy.

 

Induction Process

In November or December preceding the child’s commencement at Rona Glynn, enrolled families are invited to a New Families Barbecue. This event provides families with:

 

  • information about Rona Glynn Preschool and tips for having a healthy, happy start to preschool;

  • an opportunity to meet with the teaching team and other new families;

  • a chance for families to ask any questions  they may have.

 

 

Enrolment pack contains:

  • DET enrolment form

  • Rona Glynn Preschool Handbook

 

New Families Information Pack contains:

  • Family survey

  • ‘How to start preschool with a smile’ pamphlet

 

 

 

 

 

Policy Ratified: August 2011

Policy Review: August 2016

Enrolment Policy

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