Enrolment
All enrolment applications are treated confidentially and will be given due consideration by both the Principal and Parish Leader. Those wishing to enrol a child/children are required to make an appointment with the Principal as part of the application procedure.
Once an application has been given consideration, the parents shall be notified by the Principal of the decision regarding their application for enrolment.
All applications shall be examined in light of the School's Enrolment Policy and Diocesan Guidelines for enrolment.
General Information
Presently we consider applicants who fulfil the following.
If sufficient vacancies exist within the school and providing the Parents or Guardians accept the total Policy of the School for the Non Catholic Child. The number of Non-Catholic children within the school is also taken into account.
Enrolment Procedure
Application forms are distributed in Term 3 for the following year.
If enrolment is received and the child is considered ineligible for enrolment by the Principal, then this decision is to be reviewed by the Parish Priest and Principal and its decision advised to the Parents or Guardians of the child concerned.
Transfers From Other Schools
In addition to the above, parents enrolling children who have attended other schools are to present a transfer note and report from the previous school.
Transfers To Other Schools (Except children going to secondary school)
Parents intending to withdraw their child/children from the school are asked to notify the Principal at least a week before, so that transfers and reports can be completed.
Transfers To Secondary Schools
Parents are advised to make their decision re the choice of placement of their children as early as possible in the child's Grade 6 year, as schools call for applications at varying times during the year. Parents are responsible for the enrolment of their children.
State School applications are made through the Ministry of Education approximately in July.
Absence
Attendance rolls are marked each day. Any child who is away must have a reasonable excuse. Parents are expected to write and inform the teacher of the reason for their child's absence from school. Notes are retained as record with attendance rolls.
Conveyance Allowance
Any child between the ages of 4 years, 6 months and 15 years, who travel 4.8 kms from their home to the bus stop, is entitled to an allowance from the Government. Application forms are available at the school Money is paid directly to school, who then sends a cheque to the families where applicable.
Family Fee Assistance Scheme
All families who receive Education Maintenance Allowance are entitled to Family Fee Assistance Scheme. Families who qualify for the scheme will pay $520 per annum ($10 per week) for primary school tuition fees. The discounted fee covers tuition and capital fees only.
Once an application has been given consideration, the parents shall be notified by the Principal of the decision regarding their application for enrolment.
All applications shall be examined in light of the School's Enrolment Policy and Diocesan Guidelines for enrolment.
General Information
Presently we consider applicants who fulfil the following.
- Children who will be five years on or before April 30th of the year of their starting school.
- Catholic children residing in the Parish.
- Catholic children residing outside the Parish.
- Disabled children, physical, intellectual or both; if facilities and resources are available. Upon consideration being given to the best interests of the child and providing that the Guidelines by the Melbourne Arch Diocese are met.
If sufficient vacancies exist within the school and providing the Parents or Guardians accept the total Policy of the School for the Non Catholic Child. The number of Non-Catholic children within the school is also taken into account.
Enrolment Procedure
Application forms are distributed in Term 3 for the following year.
If enrolment is received and the child is considered ineligible for enrolment by the Principal, then this decision is to be reviewed by the Parish Priest and Principal and its decision advised to the Parents or Guardians of the child concerned.
Transfers From Other Schools
In addition to the above, parents enrolling children who have attended other schools are to present a transfer note and report from the previous school.
Transfers To Other Schools (Except children going to secondary school)
Parents intending to withdraw their child/children from the school are asked to notify the Principal at least a week before, so that transfers and reports can be completed.
Transfers To Secondary Schools
Parents are advised to make their decision re the choice of placement of their children as early as possible in the child's Grade 6 year, as schools call for applications at varying times during the year. Parents are responsible for the enrolment of their children.
State School applications are made through the Ministry of Education approximately in July.
Absence
Attendance rolls are marked each day. Any child who is away must have a reasonable excuse. Parents are expected to write and inform the teacher of the reason for their child's absence from school. Notes are retained as record with attendance rolls.
Conveyance Allowance
Any child between the ages of 4 years, 6 months and 15 years, who travel 4.8 kms from their home to the bus stop, is entitled to an allowance from the Government. Application forms are available at the school Money is paid directly to school, who then sends a cheque to the families where applicable.
Family Fee Assistance Scheme
All families who receive Education Maintenance Allowance are entitled to Family Fee Assistance Scheme. Families who qualify for the scheme will pay $520 per annum ($10 per week) for primary school tuition fees. The discounted fee covers tuition and capital fees only.
