Coming along to Playgroup is a wonderful way to begin your child's journey at our School. Before enrolling in Preschool or Kindergarten , we recommend all families first come along to a Primary School tour, to get to know more about the education we offer at Shearwater and make sure our School is the right fit for you.
Our tour dates are available here and bookings can be made by calling 6684 3223. The tour encompasses Classes 1-7. The Kindergarten and Preschool are only open to visitors during the Little Shearwater Enrolment Open Day, which takes place in July/August each year when we begin our enrolment process for the coming year.
Our tour dates are available here and bookings can be made by calling 6684 3223. The tour encompasses Classes 1-7. The Kindergarten and Preschool are only open to visitors during the Little Shearwater Enrolment Open Day, which takes place in July/August each year when we begin our enrolment process for the coming year.
Playgroup Enrolments
Families of young children can enrol in our Playgroup and attend one morning per week with a caregiver.
Families of young children can enrol in our Playgroup and attend one morning per week with a caregiver.
- The Playgroup enrolment form is the first step to enrolling your child.
- Applicants will be added to a waitlist and contacted by the Playgroup Coordinator when a place becomes available.
- Families intending to enrol in Shearwater’s Preschool are advised to submit applications early as places are not guaranteed for Playgroup families.
| Playgroup Enrolment Application Form |
Preschool Enrolments
Preschool is for children turning either 4 or 5 during the calendar year (with a minimum age of 3 years). Applicants for Preschool must complete an online application, as well as provide evidence of the child's up-to-date immunisation status and pay an Application Fee. Enrolments can be taken at any time of the year. We recommend early applications. These will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when the enrolments process commences.
- The enrolments process for Preschool commences in the middle of the year prior with an Enrolment Open Day at Little Shearwater. Families on the waiting list will be invited to attend.
- The Enrolment Open Day will be followed by a Parent Information Night.
- We aim to offer places to families during October. An Enrolment Fee will be payable on acceptance of an offered place. Please see the Fees Schedule for details.
- Interviews for families will be scheduled with the Preschool Director and Preschool Group Leaders before Term 1 commences.
Kindergarten Enrolments
Kindergarten is for children turning 6 during the calendar year. Applicants for Kindergarten must complete an online application. We recommend early applications. These will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when the enrolments process commences.
- The enrolments process for Kindergarten commences with an Enrolment Open Day at Little Shearwater. Families on the waiting list will be invited to attend.
- Interviews of shortlisted families will be held during August.
- We aim to offer the first round of places during September. Any remaining places will be offered prior to the end of the school year.
- An Enrolment Fee will be payable on acceptance of an offered place. Please see the Fees Schedule for details.