Enrolment Process
Enrolment Enquiry (optional)
Parents/Carers are encouraged to complete an enrolment enquiry for one of our primary schools within Catholic Schools Broken Bay. Please note that we are unable to accept enquiries more than 3 years before the anticipated school commencement date.
Open Day Tours (optional)
We welcome families to visit our schools during term time for tours or attend one of our school Open Days which commence end of February through to April.
Application
Children enrolling in Kindergarten must reach age 5 by 31 July in the year of commencing school. Whilst most applications for Kindergarten are typically made in the year prior to commencement, we do accept applications up to 3 years in advance; however, offers for acceptance are not made until the year prior to commencement, families wishing to apply for enrolment in years 1-6 are welcomed at any time throughout the year but are subject to our Enrolment Principles and spaces being available. To apply for one of our primary schools, please complete and submit an Enrolment Application Form and submit it with supporting documentation to your selected primary school.
Interview
Following receipt and assessment of an enrolment application, the child/ren and their parents/carers will be invited to attend an interview with the school Principal or their delegate.
Offer and Acceptance
Families whose application is successful will receive a written offer from the school. Parents/Carers will need to accept the offer within the stated timeframe to secure their enrolment.
Orientation / Transition (Kindergarten only)
Orientation days for new Kindergarten students will be held in Term 3 or 4. Many schools also hold information nights for parents in Term 4, or in Term 1 of the year of commencement. Families will receive communication directly from their chosen school regarding the transition into school program.
Welcome
Your child/ren will start school in their enrolled year and embark on a wonderful journey of Catholic education in Broken Bay!
Enrolment Enquiry (optional)
Parents/Carers are encouraged to complete an enrolment enquiry for one of our secondary schools within Catholic Schools Broken Bay. Whilst we are only able to accept applications for enrolment 3 years prior to commencement, enrolment enquiries are welcome at any time.
Open Day Tours (optional)
We welcome families to visit our secondary schools during term time for tours or attend one of our school Open Days which usually commence end of February through to April.
Application
For Year 7 enrolment, applications are welcome up to 3 years prior to commencement (i.e. in Year 4); with offers for acceptance usually made 2 years prior to commencement (i.e. Year 5). Whilst early application to our schools is encouraged, it does not guarantee placement.
We welcome families wishing to apply for Years 8-12 at any time throughout the year and all applications will be considered but are subject to spaces being available and our Enrolment Principles.
To apply for one of our schools, please complete and submit an Enrolment Application Form and submit it with supporting documentation to your selected secondary school. *Secondary schools may also require academic results or reports from the previous school.
Note: submission of an application does not guarantee placement in one of our schools. Where spaces are limited, preference is given based on the Catholic School Broken Bay Enrolment Priorities (see below).
Interview
Following receipt and assessment of your application, parents/carers alongside your child/ren will be invited to attend an interview with the school Principal or their delegate. To learn about our Enrolment Prioritise see below.
Offer and Acceptance
Successful applicants for enrolment will receive a written offer for enrolment from the school applied to. Parents/Carers will need to accept the offer within the stated timeframe to secure their enrolment.
Orientation / Transition - Year 7 Taster Days
Orientation days for new Year 7 students usually occur in Term 4 of the preceding year. Many schools also hold information nights for parents in Term 4, or Term 1 of the year of commencement. Families will receive communication directly from their chosen school regarding transition into secondary school.
Welcome
Your child will commence school in their enrolled year. For Year 7 students, a festival style event (Belong Day) is held early in the year to assist in their transition.
Parents of students with disabilities, seeking enrolment in an Eileen O’Connor Catholic School Support Class, are encouraged to enquire through the Eileen O’Connor School Website.
Enrolment Criteria
Autism and/or Mild – Moderate Intellectual Disability.
K-6 in 2025
Application Process
Complete the Primary School Enrolment form selecting Eileen O’Connor Catholic School.
Submit to eocs@dbb.catholic.edu.au along with supporting diagnostic reports.
Preparing for school
We understand the significance of each transition in a student's educational journey, from starting school to moving between key stages like primary to secondary. Our comprehensive transition programs are meticulously designed to support students as they navigate these pivotal changes. For our youngest learners beginning Kindergarten, we ensure a gentle introduction to school life by collaborating closely with Early Learning Centres and hosting orientation days to familiarise children with their new environment, making them feel welcomed and secure. As children progress to higher grades, these programs continue to build confidence, foster a sense of belonging, and promote a positive attitude toward learning.
At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, we recognise that transitions between different stages of your child’s schooling are pivotal moments in their academic, social, and emotional development. Whether commencing school for the first time, moving from primary to secondary school, or advancing between year levels, we are committed to providing support and guidance they need to thrive in their educational journey.
Our transition programs are designed to build confidence, foster a sense of belonging, and promote a positive attitude toward the next phase of schooling. This ensures that your child feels supported, safe, and encouraged as they step into new experiences.
Commencing School
For children beginning their school journey in kindergarten, we create a welcoming and supportive transition from early childhood settings. Our schools partner with Early Learning Centres and many of our schools offer playgroups to make this transition as smooth as possible. These connections help children feel comfortable in their new environment.
Orientation Days of students commencing Kindergarten are held in Term 3 or 4, these days allow children to explore their new school and meet their teachers.
Families will receive detailed communication regarding the transition program from their chosen school.
For students transitioning from primary to high school, we offer a structured transition program that includes visits to secondary schools, participation in orientation activities, and replication of a typical day in high school. These initiatives prepare students for the challenges of the changed learning environment, easing potential anxieties, and fostering early connections with their high school, staff and peers.
Orientation days for new Year 7 students usually occur in Term 4 of the preceding year. Many schools also hold information nights for parents in Term 4, or Term 1 of the year of commencement.
Families will receive communication directly from their chosen school regarding transition into secondary school. A festival style event (Belong Day) is held early in the school year for Year 7 students to assist in their transition and formation.