JUNIOR SCHOOL: FOUNDATION

Foundation (Prep) is a truly exciting time as students begin their primary journey. We provide structure and support to help students settle into routines, build new friendships, and develop confidence as curious, capable learners.

Students engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that nurture their early literacy, numeracy, social, and emotional skills. Specialist classes in Chinese language and culture, science, physical education, library, performing arts and visual arts will enrich their learning across the curriculum.

Junior School Homepage
Junior School Key Dates
Classroom Location

The Junior School is comprised of the Eblana building (Building E) and the Don Ingram Building (Building I).

  • Our Foundation students are located on the Ground Floor of Building E.
  • The Junior School Admin Office is located on the Ground Floor of Building E.

Campus Map

Curriculum Overview

For a comprehensive overview of the curriculum offering in Foundation, click on the link below to access the Junior School Curriculum Overview document which is also listed in the Documents & Resources section below.

Junior School Curriculum Overview

Homework Expectations

Homework plays an important part in your child’s education. Establishing sound homework routines in Junior School holds your child in good stead for the future.

Click on the link below to access the Junior School Homework Guidelines which is also linked in the Documents & Resources section below.

Junior School Homework Guidelines

Student Timetable

You can access your child’s timetable through Parent Lounge. Click on the link below to find out how.

Timetable

What to Wear & What to Bring Each Day

The table below outlines the general requirements for each week. Parents will be informed if there are specific uniform requirements for special events or activities as they arise.

Class Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
FA Core PE uniform Academic uniform (ties optional) Academic uniform (ties optional)

Art		 Academic uniform (ties optional)

Library Bag		 Core PE uniform

Swimming bag
FB Core PE uniform Academic uniform (ties optional) Core PE uniform Academic uniform (ties optional)

Library Bag		 Core PE uniform

Art
 
Swimming bag
Swimming Program

Swimming is a compulsory part of our Junior PE program and runs throughout the year:

  • Foundation | Fridays | 2.15pm
  • Location: Mentone Aquatic (Lucerne Street)
  • Requirements: Swim bag, bathers, towel, MG cap, water bottle – all clearly labelled

Pick up

Students will be released from the Aquatic Centre and should be collected from the pick-up zone in the Lucerne Street carpark or via Gate 6 pedestrian gate.

If parents are not on time for pick-up, students can be collected from the Junior School Office (Building E).

Uniform

Students can choose to wear the Mentone Grammar swim wear, but this is not compulsory and they may wear their own bathers/swim shorts:

  • Bikinis or two-piece suits are NOT permitted
  • Students must wear the MG swim cap
Cocurricular Opportunities

Foundation students have the opportunity to participate in the School’s Performing Arts program through our Private Music Tuition (fees apply) and the MG3 Orchestra.

Click on the links below to find out more.

Private Music Tuition (F – Year 12)

MG3 Orchestra (F – Year 4)

In addition to the Performing Arts program, Foundation students who have a love of snow sports have the opportunity to join our Mentone Grammar Snow Sports team.

Snow Sports (F – Year 12)

Recess & Lunchtime Clubs

We offer a number of clubs and activities over recess and lunchtime in the Junior School.

Click on the link below to access the schedule of activities for Term 2 which is also list in the Documents & Resources section below.

Foundation – Recess and Lunchtime Clubs

Foundation Documents & Resources

School Documents & Resources