Ngata! Welcome to NDPS!
We hope the following provides helpful information to assist you in making an informed choice of school for your children and family. This is one of the most important decisions parents and caregivers can make in shaping their young people and NDPS staff are here to assist.
Starting school can be both an exciting and challenging time for children. Our aim is to ensure that all children are given the necessary support and security so they can take that step happily and confidently. The learning needs of young children are particularly unique as they move from a concrete, exploratory stage of learning to more abstract, formal learning.
Our Junior classroom provides a safe yet stimulating environment where children engage in developmentally appropriate activities. We nurture and promote the physical, social, emotional, as well as the intellectual development of children. We acknowledge and build on the wealth of learning experiences you have already provided. We openly welcome parents into our classrooms, as together we share your child’s educational journey.
You will find we are committed to the Victorian Early Years Literacy and Numeracy Strategy. Australian and worldwide research indicates that success in the Early Years of schooling is essential for future success at school. Our highly skilled Foundation teachers together with the Early Years Coordinator ensure a supportive learning environment and the careful monitoring of each child’s progress. Time each day is dedicated to teaching literacy and numeracy skills and understandings, giving children the confidence to learn and to participate in everyday life. Children’s learning is challenged and supported during a range of activities.
You are invited to contact the school if you have any queries or questions.
Transition to school
Our transition program is specifically targeted for Term 4 when children are more confident and ready to take that step into school. The program has been designed to gradually introduce children to the classroom, the broader school environment and key members of our staff. We take the opportunity to observe your child’s social and physical interactions and we begin planning for the first month of school.
We understand that Starting School is an equally major step for parents. Some parents rejoice, others feel a sense of loss while others may feel moments of anxiety and concern. Our Foundation teachers welcome your involvement in your child’s education and no question is too big or too small. Early in Term One a Foundation information night will be held where details of the curriculum will be outlined.
Children’s safety and security at all times is our paramount concern and are the basis for all our school procedures and processes. Therefore, teachers are not available to answer questions once students have entered the classroom as they need to devote all their concentration to the care of the children. We successfully use COMPASS to facilitate daily communication and to arrange appointment times.
Foundation 2026 transition dates
- Session One- Monday 10th November (2-3pm)
- Session Two- Monday 17th November (1-3pm)
- Session Three- Monday 24th November (1-3pm)
- Session Four- Monday 1st December (1-3pm)
- Statewide Transition Day- Tuesday 9th December (9:00-12:30)
These dates have been determined so as to minimise disruption to pre-school programs. On these days, we ask your child to wear suitable clothing for play and weather, bring a hat, water bottle and snack.
For the last session, the Statewide Transition Day (a longer session) we ask children to bring snacks and lunch.
Enrolment
Our school zone is available on which hosts the most up-to-date information on school zones in Victoria.
Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined based on your permanent residential address.
Our school manages enrolments using the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and may enrol at another school, if there are available places.
For more information about our school zone, please contact our school. For answers to frequently asked questions about school zones and enrolling in Victorian government schools, visit School .
Enrolment Documentation
We welcome you to visit the school and collect an enrolment package from the front office- this will contain all the relevant documents you require to enrol.
If this is not possible, documents have been added here for you to download.
Parent consent to photographing videoing etc form2025
NDPS Local Excursion Consent Form2025
Acceptable Use Agreement for Devices2025
Parent Payments
Narrawong District Primary School is looking forward to another great year of teaching and learning and would like to advise you of our school’s voluntary financial contributions for 2025.
Schools provide students with free instruction to fulfil the standard curriculum requirements, and we want to assure you that all contributions are voluntary. Nevertheless, the ongoing support of our families ensures that our school can offer the best possible education and support for our students. We thank you for all your support, whether that is through fundraising or volunteering your time. This has made a huge difference to our school and the programs we can offer.
Within our school this will allow us to provide specialist programs such as Music, Physical Education and Science. Students will also have access to digital learning platforms such as Mathletics, Seesaw and Google Classroom.
Our students' wellbeing will also be strongly supported by our emphasis on Positive Education, Respectful Relationships, and our core values of Respect, Kindness, and Responsibility. They will have access to a wide range of materials and experiences that will allow them to create and innovate.
Please note that for 2025, our School Council has endorsed our voluntary financial contributions of $180. This will include the provision of all books, stationery, online Apps and access to ICT devices for all students from Foundations- Grade 6.
For further information on the Department’s Parent Payments Policy please see a one-page overview on the link below.
Parent Payments: Policy | VIC.GOV.AU | Policy and Advisory Library