Step-by-Step Guide to a Great Start

Starting Primary School MiD YEAR

Welcome to ImmanueL

Your Guide to a Smooth Start

Welcome to the Immanuel community! We’re so excited to walk alongside your family as your child begins their journey at Immanuel Lutheran College.

To ensure a smooth and happy transition for your child, we kindly ask you to complete each step outlined below. Each step—no matter how small—plays an important role in helping your child feel confident, calm and ready to thrive from their very first day.

By completing all steps, you’ll be equipping both your child and our team with everything needed to provide the very best start to school life at Immanuel. From uniforms and devices to parent portal access and permissions, every detail counts.

We appreciate your support in making this journey a positive and seamless one—for your child and for you.

Let’s Get Started

Be sure to complete each step below—every one plays a part in ensuring your child has a smooth first day. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

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Update Medical & Contact Information

Complete this quick online form to confirm your child’s medical needs, emergency contacts and consents.

Complete the Medical, Consents and Contact Details Form

First Day

On your first day please make your way to the Primary School office where our staff will do a meet and greet. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Enrolments Registrar, email [email protected].

School Hours

Our Primary School hours are from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. To assist with safe pick up we have staggered collection times.

Staggered Car Park collection times:

If your oldest child is in:

  • Prep – 2.55pm
  • Years 1 and 2 – 3.00pm
  • Years 3 and 4 – 3.10pm
  • Years 5 and 6 – 3.20pm
  • Years 7 to 12 – 3.20pm

College Shop

The College Shop has everything your family needs to start the year confidently:

  • Full uniform range (formal & sport)
  • School bags and accessories
  • House spirit merchandise

College Shop


Uniform Price List 

Uniform Fitting Appointments

All new students must book a 30-minute uniform fitting. Families with 3–4 children should book a 1.5-hour session. Please contact the College Shop to make an appointment phone (07) 5477 3457 or email [email protected].

House Group Allocation

All students are placed into one of four Houses:

  • Bribie (Red – Kangaroo)
  • Moreton (Green – Crocodile)
  • Stradbroke (Blue – Shark)
  • K’gari (Yellow – Dingo)

Siblings and children of alumni are placed in the same House. Allocation is confirmed at your fitting appointment.

Booklist & Stationery

  • Primary School students’ books and stationery will be sent directly to their classrooms as a part of their school fees. There is no need to order them separately.

The College will issue all student devices for students in Years 4 to 6. The devices are incorporated into your fees, as a 1:1 rental program (over three years). Please note BYO device is not an option.

New Year 4 to 6 students will be allocated their device on their first day of school.

To help your child get started smoothly, please ensure the Student Device Agreement is completed before their device collection date. Devices can only be issued once this agreement has been submitted.

Submit Device Agreement

Café on the Green is open to both students and families. You’re welcome to stop by before or after school to grab a coffee, connect with others, or simply enjoy the campus atmosphere.
Primary School students must order their tuckshop online via Flexischools before 9.00am.

Primary Students Payment Options

  • Order recess/lunch via Flexischools before 9:00 am

Register for Flexischools

Opening Hours

For the most up-to-date opening hours and menu:

Café on the Green

If your child would like to learn an instrument or take voice lessons, now’s the time to apply—places fill quickly, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

Apply for Music Lessons Music Bursary Information

STAY CONNECTED

COMMUNICATION

We know how important strong communication is between school and home for student success. That’s why we offer a range of ways for families to stay informed and engaged with school life. Stay connected and up to date with all the latest news, events, and important information.

Parent Login

Within the first week of your child starting with us, you’ll receive your Immanuel Lutheran College login details.  
Please ensure you keep these details in a safe place.  
This login is used for access to areas of the College App including Clipboard and SEQTA Engage (academic reports, notices, etc.)

Connect to each communication platform:

STAY CONNECTED

COMMUNICATION

We know how important strong communication is between school and home for student success. That’s why we offer a range of ways for families to stay informed and engaged with school life. Stay connected and up to date with all the latest news, events, and important information.

Parent Login

Within the first week of your child starting with us, you’ll receive your Immanuel Lutheran College login details.  
Please ensure you keep these details in a safe place.  
This login is used for access to areas of the College App including Clipboard and SEQTA Engage (academic reports, notices, etc.)

Connect to each communication platform:

The College App brings everything together:

  • Notify us of absences
  • Access The Village, SEQTA Engage, Clipboard, Calendar
  • View news, alerts and key links

COLLEGE APP HOW-TO GUIDE 

SEQTA Engage is your personalised window into your child’s learning. Use it to:

  • Check homework and upcoming assessments
  • View teacher feedback and results
  • Track attendance and timetables
  • Email teachers directly
  • Download academic reports

EXPLORE THE SEQTA ENGAGE HOW-TO GUIDE

Keep track of your child’s sports, music, and clubs through Clipboard, accessible via the Immanuel College App. See:

  • Team details and training sessions.
  • Music rehearsals and club meetings
  • Updates and cancellations

CLIPBOARD HOW-TO GUIDE 

Be part of our story.

We value open, respectful communication. The best way to reach your child’s teachers: 

  • Log in to SEQTA Engage or the College App 
  • Tap on your child’s Timetable 
  • Select the subject and click the ✉️ email icon to start a conversation 

Never miss a moment. The College Calendar is available in the Immanuel College App.

  • View upcoming camps, concerts, key dates
  • Search for specific events or filter by category
  • Save events directly to your mobile phone calendar

COLLEGE CALENDAR

In the case of an emergency, it is important that your child’s medical and contact details are up to date.

We’ll send SMS alerts when: 

  • Your child is absent and hasn’t been marked with an explanation 
  • There’s an urgent or school-wide announcement 

SMS notifications go to the primary contact listed, but we can set up both parents to receive messages — just contact Main Administration. You can update your contact details via SEQTA Engage.

It takes a village to raise a child — and at Immanuel, we’ve built one just for you.

The Village is your central hub for all the little (and big) things that help you stay informed, feel connected, and walk alongside your child’s journey through school. It brings together key platforms like SEQTA Engage, the Immanuel App, and other essential tools to keep everything in one place.

SEQTA Engage is a core part of The Village — your personalised window into your child’s learning, wellbeing, and academic journey.
SEQTA Engage is part of The Village – your one-stop hub for key resources:

  • Term updates
  • Handbooks & policies
  • College Shop (uniforms, booklists)
  • Transport details
  • Assessment forms
  • Photo galleries
  • Communication tips
  • Cocurricular schedules
  • College calendar & map

Visit the Village

Extra Information for Parents

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Your go-to guide for College information, procedures and daily life.
We encourage all parents to take a moment to review the current handbook to better understand how we work together to support your child.

View PARENT HANDBOOK

Drop-and-Go and Parking

  • Parent Designated Parking: Available near the Worship Centre (entry via Wises Road/Paveway Drive) or Rim Road.
  • Primary School Drop-and-Go: Use the Worship Centre or Rim Road area and remain in your vehicle when dropping students off.
  • Please do not park in The Early Learning Centre (ELC) car park in front of the Main Administration Office (this is strictly reserved for Immanuel Early Learning Centre families).

Staggered Car Park Collection Times

To assist with safe pick up we have staggered collection times. If your oldest child is in:

  • Prep – 2.55pm
  • Years 1 and 2 – 3.00pm
  • Years 3 and 4 – 3.10pm
  • Years 5 and 6 – 3.20pm
  • Years 7 to 12 – 3.20pm

Bus Travel

You may be eligible for assistance through the School Transport Assistance Scheme.

Check STAS eligibility and apply

View Bus & Transport Info

Maleny via Landsborough Bus Service

For families living in or near Maleny, Immanuel Lutheran College offers a dedicated bus service via Landsborough, making it easy and convenient for students to travel to and from the College.

Maleny BUS TIMETABLE

MALENY BUS APPLICATION FORM

Flexible options to suit your family’s needs.

Choose the payment plan that works best for you:

  •  Annual payment – includes an early bird discount
  •  Semester billing – pay in two instalments
  •  Direct debit – weekly or fortnightly automatic payments

Use the Fee Calculator

Keeping us informed helps us support your child.

Please follow the steps below based on the length of your child’s absence:

  • 1–10 Days: Notify via the College App. We also have an Absentee Line if you are unable to access the App at the time: Ph: 07 5477 3459
  • 10+ Days: Prior approval must be obtained from the Principal for extended absences over 10 days via the Application of Exception form (link below).

Application for Exemption 10+ Days

Exemption from School Fact Sheet

Our Primary School hours are from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

To assist with safe pick up we have staggered collection times.

Staggered Car Park collection times:

If your oldest child is in:

  • Prep – 2.55pm
  • Years 1 and 2 – 3.00pm
  • Years 3 and 4 – 3.10pm
  • Years 5 and 6 – 3.20pm
  • Years 7 to 12 – 3.20pm

Use the College App before 8:00 am to log late arrivals/or early departures. All Primary students must be signed in/out by a listed parent or guardian at the Student Services office.

Our dedicated wellbeing team is here to walk alongside your child—offering support, guidance and care whenever it’s needed.

Students can self-refer, or parents can submit a referral on their behalf.

Submit a Wellbeing Referral Form

All new students will have their Student Photo ID taken during their first week. Once the photography company provides the printed ID cards which are kept in the library for book borrowing.Should you require a Student ID card for any reason please contact the Primary School office.

Never miss a moment—check term dates, events and activities.

You can save relevant dates directly to your mobile phone calendar/outlook within the Calendar.  The Calendar can also be easily be found on the College App.

View the Calendar

Get familiar with your new surroundings.

College Map