Mid-Year Reception Intake – Apply Now

Mid-Year Reception Intake is available to girls who turn five before 31 October.

A mid-year start will allow your daughter to undertake six terms of Reception, providing an optimal start to her schooling experience. Give your daughter the start to her journey she deserves. Our Reception students have some big plans.

Our specially designed Reception programs provide girls with learning experiences that expand thinking and spark curiosity. Along with the classroom teacher, girls will have specialist teachers for Music, Physical Education, Technology, Library, and Chinese.

With a focus on developing strong, passionate, and confident girls, our Social, Emotional and Academic Development (SEAD) Program encourages Reception girls to understand themselves as learners, develop the skills of friendship as well as grow in resilience and independence.

In addition, various co-curricular activities are offered, allowing girls to broaden their interests. These include: Code Club, Chess, Junior Choir, Instrumental Tuition, and a range of sporting programs.

Terms 3 and 4 Reception enrolments will attract a discounted fee, after which normal fee structures apply.

Learn more here.


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