Foundation Information
Is your child “Flying” from Kinder in 2025 into Foundation in 2026?
At St Mary’s College, we believe the child’s journey into Foundation begins with building relationships with students and their families by inviting them to participate in our Transition Program ‘Flying into Foundation’.
Our Transition Program consists of 4 MINI sessions ‘Taking off Transitions’ which are short, sharp and will give you a taste of what to expect at St Mary’s College. We invite ALL families (whether you are enrolled or prospective) to attend these sessions.
In previous years, our mini sessions have been extremely successful. Children were able to come in and see the different areas of our wonderful College including the Foundation classrooms, the Multipurpose Hall and the Library. It is a fantastic opportunity for parents to ask questions, meet the staff and see the College. In turn, it allows the children to experience exposure to school life and builds confidence, a feeling of safety and connectedness.
We hope to see you there!
Details of our Transition Program follows:
Term 3
Mini Transition x 4
1) Wednesday, 30th July 2:30pm-3:00pm
2) Wednesday, 13th August 2:30pm-3:00pm
3) Wednesday, 27th August 2:30pm-3:00pm
4) Wednesday, 10th September 2:30pm-3:00pm
Term 4
Transition Days for Enrolled Students x 3
Wednesday, 29th October 9:00am-10:30am
Wednesday, 12th November 9:00am-11:30am
Wednesday, 26th November 9:00am-1:30pm
Information Evening
TBA
Orientation Day (Statewide)
Tuesday, 9th December 8:45am-3:15pm
For all enquiries, please telephone the Enrolments Registrar on 5792 2611 or email as follows:
Enrolments Registrar, Andrea Webster enrolments@smseymour.catholic.edu.au
Foundation-Year 2 Coordinator, Anne Spencer – anne.spencer@smseymour.catholic.edu.au
Year 7 Information
Following are important dates and information regarding Transition into Year 7 in 2026
Secondary Taster Session #1 TBA 4pm – 5pm
Secondary Taster Session #2 TBA 4pm – 5pm
Secondary Taster Session #3 TBA 4pm – 5pm
PAT (Literacy and Numeracy) Testing Day: TBA 9:00am – 11:30am
Orientation Day: Tuesday, 9th December 8:45am to 3:15pm
Year 7 Information Evening (Laptop collection) : TBA
Further information regarding the transition process and what to expect on these days will be emailed to parents in Term 4. Should you have any queries regarding the transition process before then, please contact Mrs Allison Moore, Director of Wellbeing, via email: allison.moore@smseymour.catholic.edu.au
We are very much looking forward to the Orientation Day on Tuesday 9th December, when all of the Year 7 students will be together to get to know each other and to experience life at St Mary’s College.