Transition

We provide a comprehensive transition program in Term 4 so that new students and their families can become more familiar with the learning environment.

Our Prep Transition program includes:

• Transition information session for parents and carers
• 3 transition sessions for children and concurrent information sessions for parents and carers
• Evening Prep Information/School Readiness Session where you will meet your child’s teacher
• Welcome Picnic so your child can meet their teacher and families can come together
• Half day orientation session with your child’s new class

Pre-prep session 1
Friday 29^th of April from 9.15-10.15am 

This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective kindergarten children to experience a fun learning activity at IEPS with a Prep teacher. It may be a STEM challenge, wellbeing and mindfulness activities or a Perceptual Motor Program. Parents can get to know each other and our Principal Tom Boyle over light refreshments.
Pre-prep session survey link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2RtKvJZXVuTv2olIfzJf67Gd3c1EzfLNVuZtDMYBc82BiPg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Prep Parent Open Morning
Wednesday 4^th of May from 9.15-10.15am 

This is an opportunity for prospective parents to visit the Prep classrooms at IEPS and see the fantastic learning experiences and opportunities that are provided for all students. There will also be the opportunity to meet the IEPS principal Tom Boyle and light refreshments will be provided.
Parent Open Morning survey link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2RtKvJZXVuTv2olIfzJf67Gd3c1EzfLNVuZtDMYBc82BiPg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Pre-prep session 2
Friday 6^th of May from 9.15-10.15am 

This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective kindergarten children to experience a fun learning activity at IEPS with a Prep teacher. It may be a STEM challenge, wellbeing and mindfulness activities or a Perceptual Motor Program. Parents can get to know each other and principal Tom Boyle over light refreshments.
Pre-prep session survey link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2RtKvJZXVuTv2olIfzJf67Gd3c1EzfLNVuZtDMYBc82BiPg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Pre-prep session 3
Friday 13^th of May from 9.15-10.15am 

This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective kindergarten children to experience a fun learning activity at IEPS with a Prep teacher. It may be a STEM challenge, wellbeing and mindfulness activities or a Perceptual Motor Program. Parents can get to know each other and principal Tom Boyle over light refreshments.
Pre-prep session survey link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2RtKvJZXVuTv2olIfzJf67Gd3c1EzfLNVuZtDMYBc82BiPg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Ivanhoe East Primary School Open Afternoon
Tuesday 24^th of May 

This open afternoon will celebrate the 150th year of public school education for Education Week. IEPS will be showcasing our amazing learning spaces, incredible learning opportunities and programs provided from Prep-Year 6 and the facilities that we have. 

From 4pm - 5pm you will have the chance to move around the school, meet the teachers and see some of the students' work on display. There will also be a range of science activities stationed around the shcool for you and your family to participate in.

At 4.30pm a BBQ will be held at the canteen area and from 4.45pm onwards you will be invited to come into the prep classrooms and ask the prep teachers any questions you have. 

We also offer new students in other year levels with the opportunity to visit the school and spend time in classrooms before they join the school community.