About Prep
We would love to have your child join us at St Ita's.
Our school offers:
a structured activity-based curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
specialised facilities and equipment allowing children to engage in experiential learning, fostering creativity, imagination, and exploration
qualified, dedicated teachers and committed support staff
faith and spiritual development through simple prayers, stories from the Bible, and participation in regular Mass or liturgies
committed close partnerships with our parents and caregivers with Prep teachers building on these partnerships and involving families in a variety of ways in the Prep classroom.
a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for our young children to flourish
emphasis on inclusivity, welcoming children from diverse backgrounds and faiths, and promoting understanding and respect for different cultures and beliefs
When can my child go to Prep?
Prep is the first year of school and provides the foundation for your child's education. It is compulsory for Queensland children to undertake Prep prior to Year 1. Prep is a full-time program in primary schools and has a defined curriculum. To be eligible to enrol in Prep, your child must turn 5 by 30 June in the year of attendance in Prep.
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Child born
1 July 2019 -
30 June 2020
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Child born
1 July 2020 -
30 June 2021
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Child born
1 July 2021 -
30 June 2022
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Child born
1 July 2022 -
30 June 2023
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Child born 1 July 2023 -
30 June 2024
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Child born
1 July 2024 -
30 June 2025
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What will my child learn about Religious Education?
The Religious Education Guidelines for the Early Years support teaching and learning of religious education in the Preparatory Year and align with the aim of Religious Education in the Brisbane Archdiocese.
“All young Catholics, throughout their school years, are provided with opportunities for religious education suited to their age, background and the changing world in which they live.”
(Policy Statement Religious Education of school-Aged Catholics- Archdiocese of Brisbane Catholic Education Council August 2005)
What will they wear?
Your child will wear their sports uniform everyday. You will be able to discuss this further during the Prep enrolment interview.
How do I enrol my child in Prep?
To enrol in Prep please follow the same process for all enrolments. Click here to enrol now.
If you would like to know more about our enrolment policy and criteria please click here or find the information under the enrol tab at the top of the page.