When you enrol your child at St. Dominic’s, you are enrolling your family…

in the life, learning, faith, service and community which encompasses our

Dominican Charism and the heart of our school.

 

School Tours are advertised on our website and in our local community.​

 

Thank you for considering St. Dominic’s Primary School for your child's education. 

Enrolments for Prep commence in the year prior to your child starting primary school. 

We invite you to contact our office for any enrolment queries on 98368300, or by emailing office@sdcamberwelleast.catholic.edu.au.

Prep enrolments are open to all children who turn 5 years by 30th April of the year they begin school.

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To enrol at St. Dominic’s, we invite you to complete an enrolment form, which is available on our website or from the school office. 

When submitting your child’s enrolment form, you must also provide:

• Birth certificate

• Baptism certificate

• Immunisation certificate 

• Passport if the child is born overseas

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An Application for Enrolment is the first step in the process for placement at St. Dominic's, and we look forward to meeting you to discuss your child’s enrolment.

We are proud of the work we do and the opportunities that we provide for our students and their families. ​
 

Enrolment Details:

Our primary responsibility is the education of the children in the Catholic faith, firmly based on the values of Jesus Christ and enshrined in the Gospels. We are an integral part of the Parish of St. Dominic's and contribute to the life of the parish and our community.  Families enrolling their children at St. Dominic’s are expected to involve themselves in the life of the school and our Parish in every way possible. Regular attendance at Sunday Eucharist, active participation in the preparation of children for the Sacraments, contribution to the upkeep of the parish and an understanding of the St. Dominic's Vision statements are all part of ongoing parish life and this commitment.

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In accordance with enrolment numbers advised by the City of Boroondara Council, St. Dominic's School may be limited in the number of students accepted. Student Enrolment at St. Dominic’s must also comply with the provisions of the Victorian Catholic Schools & Catholic Education Office Certified Agreement 2008, which states;

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Unless agreement is reached to the contrary by the Consultative Committee the following class size limits shall apply:

• The Consultative Committee will make special recommendations with regard to support and resourcing for a classroom teacher where:

  • 1. a Yr P-2 exceeds 26

  • 2. a Yr 3-6 class exceeds 28

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Enrolments are open to all baptised Catholic children of St. Dominic’s Parishioners, as well as those children who have siblings already enrolled at our school. Consideration is given to the following criteria:-

• Families who are active and supportive of the Parish:

  • (a) pastorally

  • (b) regular participants in Parish Mass

  • (c) financially

• A commitment to the Parish School through Years Prep to Six.

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Non-Catholic enrolments are also considered, provided parents are able to satisfy the school of their commitment and understanding of the Gospel Values which the school proclaims. These enrolments would be accepted on the understanding that the children participate in the Religious Education Program of the school.

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The minimum age for all admission is 4.75 years prior to the beginning of the calendar year in which admission is sought; i.e. 5 years by 30th April. All children aged 6 or more must attend school.

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Parents are asked to meet to discuss special arrangements with the Parish Priest or Principal, on an as needed basis. No child will be refused admission on the grounds of an inability to pay all/part of school fees. ​

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School fees are charged according to whether there is one child or two or more children enrolled.

Support of the School Building Fund is expected of all parents, as part of their commitment to the School and Parish.