Prep

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​At Miami State School, we are very proud of our outstanding achievements.  Academically our students excel, achieving above the national and state average consistently.  We offer STEAM, robotics, coding, debating and sustainability programs.  Through excellence programs, we foster the sporting success of all students, providing pathways to high school programs.  We excel in music, offering concert band, string ensembles, choirs, musicals and dance/cheer programs. Our proudest achievement, however, is that all of the children in our community are happy and love school.  We are excited to invite the families of children born July 1 2019 to June 30 2020 into our Miami family in 2025.

Please see the broad range of ways that you can connect with Miami State School this year, to support your child to be ready for Prep 2025.  We look forward to meeting you during these events.

​​School Tours​

Tuesday 30^th April, Tuesday 11^th June, Wednesday 24^th July, Thursday 22^nd August 9.30am

Participate in a walk and talk tour, taking a look inside classrooms to see the magic in action at Miami.  Learn about the breadth of programs Miami has to offer. To book please call 07 5595 4888 or email mengl57@eq.edu.au or book online at: https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70133

Get Set for Prep – Parent Information Session​

Thursda​y 9th​ May 2024 - 9am or 4pm

Experts in oral literacy, motor skills and school readiness will discuss how to prepare your child for prep in fun and engaging ways. You will also get to learn about the array of offerings at Miami SS in this one-hour session. 

Please book into one of the sessions here:  https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70133

Transition to School Programs for Kindy Students enrolling in Prep 2025

Friday 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 31^st May, 7^th, 14^th June, 19^th, 26^th July, 9^th, 16^th 23^rd, 30^th August, 6^th September at 9.30am

Our wonderful Prep Support Staff will run these sessions in our administration/library spaces.  Your child will participate in a range of activities, designed to build their prep readiness.  During the half-hou​r session, children will rotate through a gross motor program, design activities, story time and oral literacy.  Each session will provide different activities, but please book only 2 sessions so as everyone can participate.  Each session has a maximum of ten students.

Please book into a maximum of two sessions here: https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70133

Term 3 - Monday 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th July, 5^th, 12^th, 19^th August 9am

Our music teacher if offering half-hour sessions in the music room for your child to sing, move and dance to music on Monday 15^th July and 5^th August at 9am.

A Physical Education (PE) Teacher is offering half-hour sessions for fun body movement and sport skills on Monday 22^nd July and 12^th August at 9am.

 Another Physical Education (PE) Teacher is offering half-hour sessions for fun gross motor activities on Monday 29^th July and 19^th August at 9am.

Each session has a maximum of ten students.  Please book a maximum of two sessions so as everyone can participate.  Bookings can be made here:  https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70133

Prep 2025 Open Morning

Tuesday 4^th June and Wednesday 31^st July 9.30am

Parents and children are welcome to come and enjoy an hour in the life of a Miami Prep student. Our prep classrooms will be open to our new kindergarten friends to experience prep activities.  We will have performances from the school choir, some yummy treats and information on uniforms and enrolments.  Don't miss this valuable and fun experience.  Please book into one session here:  https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70133

Prep 2025 Transition Day

Thursday 28^th November 9.15am - 10.30am

Children will have a wonderful morning with their 2025 Prep teacher and classmates, whilst parents learn hints for a successful first day of school and organise uniforms.  All students enrolled in Prep 2025 will participate in this session. You will receive an invitation to this event, after your enrolment interview. 

How to Enrol for Prep 2025

Step 1 - Age appropriate

Check the Prep Ready Reckoner Calculator  to determine when your child can commence prep.

Step 2 - In catchment

Miami SS has an enrolment management plan that guarantees enrolment to students within our designated catchment area. Please check your residential address at Queensland Schools Catchment Maps .

Where there is capacity, students from outside of the catchment area can enrol. Please contact the office to be added to our out of catchment waiting list, so you don't miss the opportunity to be part of our Miami school community.

Step 3 – School Experiences

Please start connecting with our Miami School Community through the broad range of offerings listed above or online at: https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70133. 

Also start following the 'Miami State School' Facebook Page.

Step 4 - Enrolment​​​

You can collect an enrolment package from either of these locations:

• our school office
• Email request to Michelle mengl57@eq.edu.au
• Parent Information Session or Open Morning

Step 5 - Welcome meetings

Welcome Meetings will take place in October.  Once you have submitted your enrolment please complete the below steps:

Step 1: Go online at https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70133.

Step 2:  Choose an 'In Catchment Prep Enrolment Meeting' date and time and confirm your booking.

The enrolment session will take 60 minutes and consists of a:

• 30 minute information session with the Principal
• 15 minute enrolment interview with administration staff for parents, and
• 30 minute play based screening activities for students.
  

​During this meeting we will also finalise your enrolment paperwork.  It is essential that you bring the following to the appointment:​

• Your child​
• Your child's original birth certificate – if not already provided
• Any other relevant reports eg medical plans if applicable
• Any outstanding forms/documents as requested by Enrolment officer

Starting school is an important milestone in a child's life. There are so many ways ​you can support your child to have a great start to school.  Some practical ideas are linked below. 
Qld's Early Childhood Development Story

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Early Learning at Home