Enrolment

Caulfield South Primary School

Caulfield South Primary School welcomes all enrolments. Choosing a school is a significant and important decision. Many families benefit from attending a school tour led by our Principal student leaders. Tours provide a first hand experience of the school, its culture and facilities.

2025 Prep Enrolment

The Department of Education has released a new statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline.

The timeline advises families when and how to enrol their child into Foundation (Prep) at a Victorian government primary school, including Caulfield South Primary School.

The new timeline will apply for children starting Foundation (Prep) in 2025. All government primary schools will follow the new timeline in 2024 to support Foundation (Prep) enrolments for the 2025 school year.

You can find information and resources about the new timeline, including factsheets and the ‘Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Information Pack for Parents/Carers’, at: Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).

You will be able to apply to enrol your child in Foundation (Prep) 2025 at Caulfield South Primary School from 15th April 2024.

What you need to do:

Contact our school on 9578 3718 to book a school tour or to learn more about our school and the enrolment application process
Download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from Enrolling in Foundation (Prep)
Submit an Enrolment Form (In Zone) or Application Form (Out of Zone) for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 26 July 2024
You will be notified of the outcome of your application by Friday 9 August 2024. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should contact our school to accept the offer by Friday 23 August 2024
Take part in enrolment information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2024
Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 29 January 2025.

Enrolment applications submitted after 26 July 2024 will be processed by our school as they are received, in accordance with the department’s Placement Policy.

In Zone Enrolment

Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information on school zones in Victoria.

Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address.

Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and may enrol at another school, if there are available places.

If you are in the Caulfield South Primary School zone OR have a child already attending Caulfield South PS please fill out an Enrolment form.
If you are not in the Caulfield South Primary School zone, please fill out an Application form.
For In Zone enrolments, we require 100 points residential address check. Please see the link on the required documents. Residential Address Check

For more information, you can:

visit School zones for answers to frequently asked questions
call the School Provision and Establishment Division via the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) on 1800 896 950
email the VSBA at vsba@education.vic.gov.au

Out of Zone Enrolments

Enrolments for families not residing in our school zone are considered and determined in line with school capacity. To learn more about out-of-zone enrolments please call our office or a school tour.

School Zone Map

https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au/#school=1431501

Frequently Asked Questions

Caulfield South Primary School

When should I enrol my child?

To start primary school your child will need to turn five years old by 30 April in the year that they start school. Your child must be at school in the year that they turn six years of age. This is the compulsory school starting age. We suggest that you start the enrolment process as early as May the year before your child is due to start school.
Do you offer Before and After School Care?

Yes, it is run by Team Kids who is a premium OSHC provider who enhance children’s lives before school, after school and throughout the school holidays.
What External Providers does the school have?

Caulfield South Primary have several external providers who run valuable programs to our children either before, during or after school they include; UJEB SoccerWise FitforKids (Tennis) Junior Rockers Drum Corp
When are your school tours?

Caulfield South Primary School welcomes prospective students and families to attend a school tour with our Principal, Rohan Cooper. Our tours run every Friday morning at 9.30am. The tour will visit our various school facilities and give families the opportunity to ask our student leaders and Principal questions about our school. You are able to book a spot which best suits you via CompassTix or simply click the link below. https://compasstix.com/e/qv60yxxvjr Prior to booking a school tour, please take time to watch our Virtual Tour and familiarise yourself with our Website which will give you an overview of Caulfield South PS. This will enable you and others to get the most out of our on-site school tour.

Parent Payments

Caulfield South Primary Caulfield South Primary School Council encourages all families to contribute towards improving our teaching and learning environment through the Parent Payment Contributions.

Parent Payments Voluntary Contributions help us to continue to provide our quality programs that cater to the needs and interests of all our students. In particular, these contributions have allowed us to enhance our specialist programs including increased digital learning opportunities and extensive STEM resources.

2024 PREPS CSPS Parent Payment Arrangements

2024 YEAR 1 CSPS Parent Payment Arrangements

2024 YEAR 2 CSPS Parent Payment Arrangements

2024 YEAR 3 CSPS Parent Payment Arrangements

2024 YEAR 4 CSPS Parent Payment Arrangements

2024 YEAR 5 CSPS Parent Payment Arrangements

2024 YEAR 6 CSPS Parent Payment Arrangements

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School Uniform

The following items may be worn all year round, with either the summer or winter uniform. Caulfield South Primary School’s compulsory school uniform items are as follows:

Jumper or Vest

Fleece zip vest
Hoodie jumper (with or without zip)
Round neck jumper
Bomber jacket

Polo Shirts

Yellow or blue polo shirt (long or short sleeved)

Skorts

Plain navy skorts without decoration or brand name and in winter can be worn with navy blue tights/stockings

Socks or tights/stockings

Navy blue or white socks
Navy blue tights/stockings

Footwear

Appropriate footwear is to be worn. Summer sandals with covered toes, black school shoes or pull-on school boots or runners are permitted. No thongs or open-toed sandals are permitted.

Headwear

Navy blue, navy white gingham or gold/yellow headbands, hair ribbons, “scrunchies” or headwear worn as part of cultural/religious beliefs. Elastic bands used to tie up hair may be worn in any colour.

Summer Uniform

Dresses - Summer blue and white checked dress

Shorts - Plain navy blue shorts without decoration or brand name

Winter Uniform

Track Pants - Plain, navy blue track pants (straight leg or double knee with a rib cuff) without decoration or brand name

Winter Tunic – Navy/Royal/White/Gold check

Winter Skirt - Navy/Royal/White/Gold check

School Raincoat (optional) – Navy unbranded raincoat

Beanie - Navy/school branded

School hat (hats to be worn from 15th August till 30th April)

Navy Legionnaire or Safety Slouch Hat (branded)

School bag

20 litre Junior Branded Backpack

Art Smock

Navy Art Smock

General appearance

While at school, travelling to or from school or participating in school activities, Caulfield South Primary School students must comply with the following:

Uniforms must be clean and in good repair
Uniforms must be clearly marked with the owner’s name
Additional layers of clothing may be worn underneath the uniform for added warmth, provided these undergarments are completely hidden.

Jewellery and cosmetics

Students are not permitted to wear decorative jewellery to school. Stud earrings and sleepers worn in the ears, and watches, are the only acceptable jewellery.

Cosmetics may not be worn at school. Only clear nail polish is permitted.

Hair and Sun safety

Shoulder length or longer hair is to be tied back to help restrict the spread of nits and lice and for student safety.

School uniform hats must be worn outside from mid-August (15th August) to 30th April and on any other day prescribed by the school. School uniform hats may also be worn outside of this time, by parent or student choice.

Hats are not to be worn inside.

Students are permitted to wear sunglasses during outdoor activities. Sunglasses should be close-fitting, wrap-around that meet the Australian Standards 1067 and cover as much of the eye area as possible.

Before & After School Care

The TeamKids Program is conveniently located at our school, with extended hours to help families juggle work and home. Start and end the day with fun with industry-leading educator-to-child ratios that ensure each child enjoys a nurturing, entertaining and safe experience.

Applications can be made via the TeamKids website

www.teamkids.com.au

Buddy Program

Our Prep and Year 5 buddy program creates a supportive and inclusive environment to help our Prep students feel welcome, build their confidence, and ease their transition into the school community. Through regular interactions, such as shared activities, classroom assistance, or assistance out in the playground, the year 5 buddies offer guidance and friendship, fostering a sense of belonging. This program not only benefits the younger students by providing them with role models and mentors but also helps the older students develop their leadership skills and a sense of responsibility. Overall, the buddy program cultivates a nurturing atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported and also through which fond memories and connections are made.

Lunch Orders

Mr Brightside is a local café business and our lunch order provider. Lunch orders can be ordered via the Flexischools App and are available for Prep to Year 6 Students every Thursday and Friday. The cut off time to order is 9:45am on the day of receiving the lunch order.

Please see the attached lunch order menu and instruction from Flexischools on how you can order for your child.