PREP AT FIG TREE POCKET STATE SCHOOL – We accept enrolments from 1 January the year before.
At Fig Tree Pocket State School, we are proud to offer a nurturing, play-based Prep program that supports your child's smooth and confident transition into formal schooling.
When can my child start Prep?
To find out when your child is eligible to start Prep, please use the Prep Ready Reckoner provided by the Queensland Government.
What is Prep?
Prep is the first year of full-time school in Queensland and forms the foundation of your child's learning journey. It implements the Foundation Year of the Australian Curriculum, with a focus on play-based, inquiry-rich experiences that foster creativity, problem-solving, confidence and collaboration.
At Fig Tree Pocket State School, we see Prep as more than just a starting point—it is a crucial stage in your child's development, where early literacy and numeracy skills are nurtured alongside social and emotional growth.
Our Early Years Program
The Early Years at Fig Tree Pocket State School (Prep to Year 2) are central to our whole school approach. These formative years build on your child's prior experiences at home and in early childhood settings. We work closely with local early childhood education and care providers to ensure continuity of learning as children begin school.
Our dedicated and experienced Early Years teachers are passionate about delivering high-quality learning programs that reflect the needs and interests of each child, aligned with the Queensland Department of Education's Early Years Approach.
Welcoming You to Our School
Each year, we host a number of experiences to help families and children feel confident and connected as they begin their school journey. Our annual events include:
- A Prep Open Morning in Term 2.
- An Under 8's day in Term 3.
- Transition Mornings in Term 4 (for enrolled students).
Additionally, all Prep students and their families are invited to attend an enrolment interview as part of our welcoming process. The bulk of our enrolment interviews are scheduled in Term 3, in preparation for our Term 4 Transition mornings.
Through engagement in our transition experiences local families are offered:
- an introduction to our school and staff.
- insight into our Early Years philosophy.
- details about our Prep program and daily routines.
- the opportunity for your child to meet their teacher and future classmates
Once we receive your completed enrolment application, you will be added to our Prep email list to receive updates on key dates and events.
Prep Details
Prep at Fig Tree Pocket State School is five days per week from 8.55am to 3:00pm. Children must turn five by 30 June in the year they commence Prep.
We look forward to partnering with you in this exciting and important stage of your child's education.
Enrolling at Fig Tree Pocket State School.
Please refer to our enrolment page for more information and relevant enrolment forms. Alternatively school tours are available by appointment.