Enrolment
Choosing a primary school for your child is an important decision and we are here to help and support you through that process. Get in touch if you have any questions – we are here to help!
The best way for you to see all that St Columba’s has to offer your child is to book a visit – we would love to show you around!
Our enrolment process and online application can be found below.
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Book a visit
We would love to show you around -
Book a visit if you don’t know our school. Learn more about St Columba’s by visiting us: meet our teachers, the children and see our facilities and campus.
DAY Mondays and Thursdays
TIME 45 minutes
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Apply for kindy
Apply when your child turns two years old -
Children start Kindergarten when they are four years old by 30 June. Our Kindy positions are advertised two years ahead and families are encouraged to apply when their child is two years of age, or younger.
Children can begin Pre-Kindy when they turn three years old. Offers for Pre-Kindy are made after a child is accepted for Kindergarten.
Siblings of students already enrolled in the school are required to submit an application for enrolment.
Use the calculator to check your child’s Kindy start date.
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Apply for places in other years
Ask us about availablility -
At times, positions become available in other year groups – please get in touch and we will provide you with more information. We do our best to accommodate all siblings in a family moving school.
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Interview with the principal
Kindy interviews two years prior -
Where possible, interviews include both parents and your child. If your family hasn’t visited the school before, we include a short tour. Kindy interviews are two years prior, generally starting in Term 2. Interviews for places in other years are immediate.
DATE We will be in touch to arrange a date.
TOUR 20 minutes
INTERVIEW 30 minutes
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Offer of a position
Provide confirmation and enrolment deposit -
An offer letter will be sent to offer your child a position. To secure your place, accept in writing and pay the enrolment deposit.
PAY ENROLMENT DEPOSIT
The $150 non-refundable enrolment deposit is paid via EFTPOS at the office or over the phone. This is deducted from the first years’ school fees.
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Change of circumstances before starting
Let us know as soon as possible -
Please notify us of any change to your contact details, such as your phone number, email or address. If your circumstances change and you no longer require the position, please let us know so that we can offer the position to a family on our waiting list.