Prep enrolments
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. Children attend Monday to Friday, generally from 9am to 3pm.
Children must be 5 by 30 June in the year they enrol.
Use the online calculator to see when your child can start Prep. Simply select your child's month and year of birth.
For more information, visit the departments Prep Enrolments information page.
At Gracemere State School we strive for 'excellence in the early years. For more information about Prep at Gracemere State School please read our Prep Handbook (PDF, 5.2MB).
Suggested free
Pre-Prep Apps (PDF, 111 KB) for educational readiness.