We warmly welcome enrolment enquiries from all families.

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2027 - FOUNDATION (PREP) ENROLMENTS

All Victorian government primary schools follow the statewide Foundation (Prep) enrolment timeline, which outlines when and how families can enrol their child in a Victorian government primary school.

For more information about the enrolment timeline, visit the Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) page.

Foundation (Prep) enrolments are managed through VicStudents, the Department of Education’s secure online enrolment system. Parents and caregivers can complete and submit applications electronically, and receive notifications and updates throughout the enrollment process. If you have any questions, please contact our school office.

Foundation (Prep) Enrolment Timeline

1. Submit your enrolment application through VicStudents by 31 July 2026.

2. Families will be notified of the outcome of their application between 3 August and 14 August 2026.

3. If you receive an enrollment offer, please accept it by August 28, 2026.

4. Participate in school transition sessions during Term 4, 2026.

5. Prepare your child to commence Foundation (Prep) on Thursday, 28 January 2027.

Applications received after 31 July 2026 will be considered as they are received and processed in accordance with the Department of Education's enrolment policy.

For further information about Foundation (Prep) enrolments and key dates, please visit Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) or contact the school office.

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OTHER YEAR LEVEL ENROLMENTS

Our school welcomes enrolment enquiries for students in all year levels. Applications can be submitted at any time throughout the school year.

Students who reside within our designated school zone are entitled to enrol at the school. Applications from families living outside the school zone will be considered, subject to available places and in accordance with the Department of Education's enrolment policy.

For further information about enrolling your child in a year level other than Foundation (Prep), please contact the school office.

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Eligibility and School Zone

​Our school's designated neighbourhood zone can be viewed through Find my School, the Victorian Government's online tool that provides the latest information about school zones across Victoria.

Students who live within our school zone are guaranteed enrolment at the school. Eligibility is determined by the student's permanent residential address. Priority may also be given to students who have a sibling currently enrolled at the school and who reside at the same permanent residential address.

We currently have the capacity to accept enrolments from families residing outside our designated zone; however, availability may vary in future years.

The Department of Education's Placement Policy supports students' access to their local neighbourhood school while also allowing families to apply for enrolment at other schools, subject to available places and enrolment criteria.

Additional information, including answers to frequently asked questions about school zones, can be found on the Department of Education website.

Further Information:

If you have any questions regarding school zones, please contact the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) Hotline on 1800 896 950 or contact the school office.

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​School Uniform

Uniform is compulsory at Lindenow Primary School and reflects our commitment to student pride and identity.

• All uniform items, including wide-brimmed or bucket hats (Terms 1 & 4), are available at Nick's in Bairnsdale

• School bags with our logo can also be purchased at Nick’s

 

Footwear: Runners or school shoes are preferred. Open-toe sandals, thongs, and slip-on shoes are not permitted for safety reasons.

 

Uniform-Free Days: No singlets or clothing with inappropriate wording/graphics. Only stud earrings are allowed for safety.

See our Policies and Parent Information page for full uniform guidelines.

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Bus Travel

A free school bus service is available for eligible families in:
Dargo, Fernbank, Walpa, Glenaladale, Hillside/Bairnsdale, Flaggy Creek, and Woodglen.

Fare-paying options may be available for some Bairnsdale and outer-area residents.

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Important Notes:

• Always wait for your child on the same side of the road as the bus stop.

• Do not park in bus zones or opposite the bus stop.

• Changes to normal travel must be advised by note or phone call before bus departure.
  A bus pass will be issued from the school office.

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School Lunches & Breakfast Program

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Breakfast Club

Available every morning and free to all students, thanks to Food Bank Victoria.

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Lunch

Pack a healthy lunch and snack each day.
Please ensure:

• Your child can open their lunchbox and peel fruit

• No glass containers are packed

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Health, Hygiene & Independence

We encourage all children to:

• Know how and when to wash their hands

• Be able to use the toilet independently (boys should be familiar with urinals)

• Bring a handkerchief or tissues

 

For younger students, please include a spare set of underwear in their school bag.

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Collecting Children from School

• Students must be collected from the school office by a parent or designated adult.

• If someone else is collecting your child, notify the office or classroom teacher in advance.

• Students will not be released to unknown carers without prior notice.

 

Children arriving late or leaving early must be signed in/out at the office by a parent or guardian. The teacher will be notified once this is done.

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