Enrolments
Starting school is an exciting time for students and parents. The first step is to determine when your child can commence their Prep year by visiting the Department of Education's Prep-ready calculator.
Prep Enrolments 2026 - 2027
For families who live within the school catchment Prep enrolments for 2027 open on Monday 2 March, 2026. It is preferrable to return your forms as early as possible in 2026 so that you are included in communications from the school regarding Prep Transition Days, Information Sessions and School Events. Enrolment forms may be collected from the school office between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm or downloaded from the school website. Completed enrolment forms and associated information (copy of birth certificate, proof of residence) need to be returned to the school office by September 18, 2026 to ensure that you are able to attend our Information Sessions and Prep Transition Days.
Families who do not live within the school catchment wanting to enrol in Prep 2027 are invited to complete an Expression of Interest for Out of Catchment Enrolment. These forms are only available from the School Office from Monday 27 April, 2026 and need to be completed by Friday September 18, 2026. Families who do not reside within the local Sunshine Coast area are asked to contact the school office for further information. Only hard copies of the forms will be accepted and completed forms need to be placed in the Out of Catchment box located in the office foyer by 3:00 pm on Friday September 18, 2026. Families will be notified by email in mid-October in regards to the outcome of their applications for Out of Catchment enrolment.
Prep interviews for new families
For new families who live within the school catchment, once all required documents have been received and reviewed, an email will be sent inviting you to book a Prep interview. This interview is for the parents and the child attending Prep. If the available times do not suit, please contact the school office to arrange an alternative time.
Prep tours
Prep focus tours are held on a Monday at 9:30am and run from Monday 16 March until the end of term 3. These tours offer parents and children insight into the facilities and culture of Buderim Mountain State School. It is highly recommended that new families to Prep, book in for one of these tours.
Bookings for the tours can be made by here. If you cannot make your booked tour, please contact the office so that your place can be given to other families.
Prep Information sessions
Prep information sessions are for all Prep parents. These are held in the school hall on Monday 2 November at 9:30am and Tuesday 3 November at 6pm. These sessions are designed to answer all your questions about Prep. These sessions are suitable for parents only. For more information contact our administration office on (07) 5477 2777.
Prep-transition morning
As part of the Parent Information Session held on the 2, 3 November, you will be asked to register for a day late November for your child to participate in a Prep transition morning. The transition session will run from 9.30 am until 10.30 am and will be held in one of the Prep classrooms. This experience is designed to give children a taste of Prep and offer them the opportunity to discuss this experience with you. This morning session is an essential element of the transition process and will provide the opportunity for your child to meet other children coming to Prep in 2027 as well as become a little more familiar with the school.
Parents are requested to remain with their children during this session so that they can share the activities and experience of the transition morning.
Local kindergarten affiliations
The Prep Deputy Principal works closely with kindergarten programs in our school catchment area to provide information about the enrolment process to parents. Some kindergarten classes within walking distance will visit our school, while other kindergartens will instead receive a visit from a Buderim Mountain State School staff member.