Enrolment Application

Enrolment Procedure 

The enrolment application procedure is a relatively simple process.  Completing an online application for enrolment is the preferred way to apply, however parents can contact the school for an information and enrolment package. 

The online enrolment form makes it particularly easy for parents as started applications can be returned to at any time within 30 days for completion, without having to restart the application.

Once the enrolment form and supporting documents have been submitted to the school, an enrolment interview involving the parents and child will be organised with the Principal or the Assistant Principal.

4 Steps to Enrolment 

Enrolment enquiries and applications are welcome at any time, however Prep enrolments for the following year normally take place during Term Two and enrolments for Years 1-6 are normally finalised by November.  For any further information contact the School on 07 4065 9550 or email (secretary.tully@cns.catholic.edu.au)

Step 1:	Submit a Confidential Online Application for Enrolment  Provide other documents as listed on the Parent Checklist i.e. Birth Certificate and Baptismal Certificate (if applicable) for each child.  For Year 1 – 6 Enrolments, also include a copy of the most recent school report. Click here to access our Online Enrolment Application Form
Step 2:	The School responds The School will acknowledge receipt of your application and advise you of any additional requirements to assist with considering your application.
Step 3:	An interview is arranged All potential enrolments have an enrolment interview with the Principal or the Principal’s nominee. The Application for Enrolment that has been completed by the parents or legal guardians, along with all other documents required to be submitted, must be received by the school prior to the interview. Children are required to be present at the interview.
Step 4:	Accepting a place If your application is successful, the Principal will make you a written offer of enrolment. You complete your acceptance of the offer by completing a Confirmation of Enrolment Form.

Inclusive Education

As a Catholic school, St Clare’s is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion that responds to the educational needs of students, regardless of their abilities, backgrounds and aspirations. This commitment to inclusive practices is supportive of both Church teaching and legislative requirements.

Under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act (1992), the Disability Standards for Education (2005) seek to ensure that education is made accessible to students with disabilities. The Standards address enrolment, participation, curriculum, student services and the elimination of harassment and victimisation.

Enrolment of students with special needs is facilitated through the Enrolment Application and Support Procedures for Students requiring Significant Educational Adjustments, managed by Catholic Education Services’ diversity team. This process encourages all participants in the education process (parents, students, teachers, school leadership, CES Diversity team representatives) to share as partners, the responsibility for successful outcomes for all students. The process seeks to reveal and clarify the characteristics of the learner and to assess the adjustments for accessing learning and the implications of these for the school, the family and the student.

St Clare’s school community has access to Catholic Education’s advisory teachers, speech language pathologists, psychologists, occupational therapists, learning support teachers, student counsellors and Indigenous education officers, and can also collaborate with a range of external agencies to enhance support of the individual needs of students.