Pathway to Prep Program - a welcoming path towards school
Secure your place
Our Pathway to Prep Program for 2026 starts on 14th August.
The Program will run fortnightly and is limited to 12 students.
Our Pathway to Prep program supports a positive transition to school with wellbeing skills and connection at its heart.
“An open heart is an open mind.” – His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Running fortnightly our Pathway to Prep program welcomes children who might be starting Prep in for the following year. We know that familiarity builds confidence in children who respond well to familiar places, and we want them to be excited about their journey to school in 2027.
Our Pathway to Prep program creates a safe, warm and nurturing experience for new students, so that children are able to build relationships with future classmates, meet their teacher, and explore our school through play-based learning, creative activities, and age-appropriate mindfulness, like taking three calming breaths with the sound of a bell.
The Pathway program children also begin their journey into experiencing Bush School learning and they are paired with a special buddy – a caring older student to help with learning, friendships and a strong sense of belonging.
The Pathway to Prep program is a beautiful first step into a school community built on kindness, curiosity and joy.
About the Program
- Open to children aged 4 to 5 this year
- Starts 14th August, 10am to 11.30am, fortnightly
- Runs for 10 weeks
- Enrolment fee is $50
- Fruit snack provided
To learn more and confirm the start date or to arrange a visit, we’d love to hear from you!
Join Our Community of Kindness
Discover how Daylesford Dharma School can nurture your child’s growth with our unique approach to education. Embrace a learning environment that prioritizes compassion, mindfulness, and a deep connection with nature. Click below to download our Pathway to Prep Brochure for those wanting to enrol their students in 2026. By enrolling now, we can ensure a smooth transition with regular transition days during Term 3 and Term 4 in 2025, to guarantee a smooth and exciting move from kindergarten to school.
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:40am-4:00pm
During school terms

Contact
90 Daylesford-Trentham Road, Daylesford
03 5348 3112
info@dharmaschool.com.au
Daylesford Dharma School is located on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung people and we acknowledge the traditional owners of this land past, present and emerging. May our actions honour all custodians that have come before us and those still to come. And may all our activities water the seeds of compassion and wisdom in our children and in our community to benefit all sentient beings.


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