(1) This policy sets out the principles and prioritisation for enrolment in (2) Catholic schools in the Diocese are also required to comply with all requirements relating to enrolment set out in the Education Act 1990 (NSW), and to the extent of any inconsistency, the Education Act applies. (3) Catholic schools in the Diocese are also required to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and Disability Standards for Education 2005. (4) This policy applies to all school (5) The following guiding principles apply to this policy. (6) (7) Families who wish to enrol their child in a Diocesan Catholic school must demonstrate a commitment to Catholic Education. (8) A commitment to Catholic education when considering priority of enrolment for secondary education generally means enrolment at a Diocesan primary school from kindergarten, however the following situations will also be considered: (9) (10) Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate students at their catchment or pathway school, this cannot always be guaranteed. Acceptance into a school in your catchment area or pathway school is subject to the enrolment process and prioritisation. (11) Changes may be required due to new schools, demand, capacity, changing demographics or other priorities of the Diocese. (12) Catchment areas for secondary schools will reflect the collective primary schools’ Catchment areas. (13) Enrolments for Diocesan Primary Schools will be prioritised in the following order: (14) Enrolments for a Diocesan Secondary Schools will be prioritised in the following order: (15) In situations where there are more Pathway school applications than available places in the above priority number, in assessing the order of priority for students within this category, the Principal will consider a range of factors to determine the enrolment priority and will submit this criteria to the Head of Catholic Schools for approval. These factors must balance the educational needs of the students with the needs of the school and the other Diocesan Catholic schools, and may include: a commitment to Catholic education, Catholicity, proximity of the child’s home to school, ease of home to school, interview process and involvement in school activities at the feeder school. (16) In situations where there are more applications than places available within the above priority number 2, the following order of priority will apply: (17) In situations where there are more applications than places available within the above priority number 3 for Secondary Schools and priority number 2 for Primary Schools, (18) Out of catchment area enrolment requests will be considered by the Principal of the Diocesan Catholic school at which enrolment is sought, who will consult with the Principal of any Diocesan Catholic school in the relevant catchment area for the family. (19) Requests to enrol in a Diocesan Catholic school that are outside the designated catchment area are not guaranteed. (20) Out of catchment area enrolment requests must be supported by compelling/extenuating reasons as to why the request should be considered. (21) The (22) Any recommendation made by the Enrolment Appeals Committee is final and the procedures of the Enrolment Committee will apply. (23) Families must apply to a Diocesan Catholic School using the nominated enrolment form or process including providing all required information and supporting documentation. (24) If there is any inconsistency between a (25) This policy will be reviewed when there is a legislative change, organisational change, delegations change, technology change or at least every 3 years to ensure it continues to be current and effective.Schools Enrolment Policy
Section 1 - Purpose
Section 2 - Scope
Section 3 - Responsibilities
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ROLE
RESPONSIBILITIES
Parish Priest
Provide specialist advice to the Catholic school or Enrolment Committee to assist with enrolment prioritisation.
Head of Catholic Schools
Lead the commitment to the policy principles.
Assistant Head Transitions and Projects
Develop Diocesan wide procedures and process to support the implementation of this Policy, and ensure appropriate resources are available to schools.
Principals
Teachers and school workers
Implement this policy when making decisions about enrolments.
Section 4 - Policy Principles
Guiding Principles
Commitment to a Catholic Education
Catchment areas and pathway schools
Enrolment Prioritisation – Primary Schools
Enrolment Prioritisation – Secondary School
Out of catchment area enrolment requests
Form of Application
Section 5 - Notations
Section 6 - Document Review
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Lead and oversee school staff compliance with this policy, including ensuring all school staff are aware of the policy and their requirements.
Seek support from the Catholic Schools Office (particularly Assistant Head Transitions and Projects) and Assistant Head Primary or Secondary where required for effective implementation.
Seek support from Student Learning and Wellbeing Team for students with disability.
‘Because we are Catholic – in the love and teaching of Christ we reach out to all. All families and their children, Catholic or non-Catholic, are encouraged to apply for enrolment at a Diocesan school.’;