Preschool - Larapinta Primary School

Larapinta Preschool has been rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard, which sets the benchmark in early childhood education and care, and outside school hours care services.

Larapinta Preschool follows the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). This framework has a strong emphasis on play-based learning, as play provides some of the most appropriate stimulus for brain development. The EYLF is essential to support and enhance young children’s learning and prepares them well for their transition to full-time schooling.

Enrolment Policy

Larapinta Primary School has an enrolment policy in place that prioritises students from the Larapinta area.

Class Groups

Our Preschool program offers the following class groups:

Monday / Tuesday 8:00am to 3:30pm
Wednesday / Thursday 8:00am to 3:30pm
Morning sessions Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 12:15pm

Contributions and Government Vouchers

Back-to-School Payment Scheme
The NT Government issues all Parents/Guardians with a ‘Back-to-School’ voucher of $200 per school-aged child at the beginning of each school year.
This voucher is held by the school and can be used to purchase uniforms and/or pay for excursions and resources.
Vouchers must be used by the end of the term in which they enrol for preschool students.

Parent Contributions
Parent Contributions are set by the School Council and can be paid in-part or in-full at preschool by cash or EFTPOS, including BasicsCard.
Contributions can also be paid via direct deposit to BSB 035303 Acct 138314 using your child's first initial and surame as the reference eg. JSMITH
$200 per preschool student.