Starting school
Your child can start Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if they turn five on or before 31 July in that year. By law, all children must be enrolled in school by their sixth birthday.
Enrolment enquiries and appointments
We welcome parents and carers making an appointment to discuss their child’s enrolment application at Orange East Public School. This is an opportunity to learn more about the school, our staff and the kindergarten transition process. Appointments can be made by contacting the school office on 6362 7464.
After your appointment with us, you may be asked to complete an application to enrol in a NSW public school form and return it to us. We will notify you of the result of your application. Please note that this form must be completed in English. Help is available for parents who do not read English. There are also translations of the enrolment application which may help you fill out the form in English.
To complete an enrolment application, if your child has not been previously enrolled in a NSW public school, you will need these documents:
- your child's birth certificate or identity documents
- proof of student's address - originals of different documents such as your council rates notice or residential lease and electricity bill
- Immunisation history statement based on the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR)
- family law or other relevant court orders (if applicable).
If your child is not a permanent resident you will also need to provide:
- passport or travel documents
- current visa and previous visas (if applicable).
It is important that you notify the school if your child has any special circumstances, allergies, health or medical conditions, before your child starts the transition program.