Pre-Prep Events

We support your child’s transition to Prep by offering a series of free events that help them become familiar with the Prep environment, our teachers, and our school.

Event	When it is	Who it's for	Admission stage	Registration
Prep Information Evening	March or April	Parents/carers, Children optional; before or after applying	Any time during your Prep decision-making	Not yet open for 2026 event
Prep Open Day	May	Parents/carers, Children recommended; before or after applying	Any time during your Prep decision-making	Not yet open for 2026 event
Pre-Prep Days	June, July, August	Parents/carers with children; after enrolling	The year before Prep	Not yet open for 2026 event
Experience BAC (Chapel, Musical)	April/May, July/October	Parents/carers, Children recommended; before or after applying	Any time during your Prep decision-making	Not yet open for 2026 event
Prep Orientation	November	Children only; before or after applying	The year before Prep	Not yet open for 2026 event
Prep Connect	January	Parents/carers with children; after enrolling	The week before Prep	Not yet open for 2027 event
Step Up to Prep Morning Tea	November/December	Parents/carers with children; after enrolling	The year before Prep	Not yet open for 2026 event

2026 Events

Prep Information Evening

Date: usually held in March or April

Primarily for parents/carers, this evening event is your introduction to Prep at BAC! Discover our school values and the supportive Prep environment where we give our children the best start to their educational journey. An information session will provide you with the basics on Prep at BAC, and how to know whether your child is ready for Prep. Children are welcome to attend, and supervision is provided. You do not need to have applied for Prep at BAC to attend this event.

Prep Open Day

Date: usually held in May

Part of our annual series of Open Days, our Prep Open Day is especially for those interested in Prep at BAC. Meet our Prep teachers and Deputy Principal (Primary) and see learning in action as you tour our Prep classrooms and the rest of the school with our volunteer student tour guides. You do not need to have applied for Prep at BAC to attend this event.

Pre-Prep Days

Date: June, July, August

Visit our library for a story, sing songs with our music teacher, play games with our PE teacher, visit our classrooms, and experience fun activities and crafts. Our Pre-Prep days for children eligible for Prep the following year are an opportunity to meet our teachers, become familiar with our learning spaces, and to experience life and learning as a Prep student at BAC! These days are for parents/carers to experience with their child.

Prep Orientation

Date: November

This event is your child's opportunity to experience a morning as a Prep student! They will meet other pre-Prep children, enjoy our dedicated Prep/Year 1 play area, and be supported by our Prep teachers as they take this first step into the classroom as a pre-Prep student. You must have applied for Prep at BAC to attend this event.

Step Up to Prep

Date: usually early December

This is the final opportunity for our pre-Prep students to get to know each other they become Prep students in January! Join our Prep teachers, Principal, and Deputy-Principal and other Prep 2026 families for morning tea. This event is for children who are enrolled for Prep at BAC in 2026, and is for parents/carers to experience with their child.

Prep Connect

Date: usually held during the week before school commences in January

This briefing will give you all the information you need as a parent/carer to prepare for the first day of Prep. From where to put their bag to where you will pick them up in the afternoon, taking a final look at the classrooms and the school groups will help you and your child feel organised ahead of their first day. This event is for parents/carers and children who are starting Prep in the upcoming term, and is for parents/carers to attend with their child.