Year 7 Move to Secondary
Year 7 Move to Secondary A Message from the Director
Working in Partnership with Families and Schools
In 2015, Year 7 will become part of the secondary setting in all school sectors throughout Queensland.
With the move of Year 7 to secondary not taking place until 2015, families have a firm timeframe to clarify secondary school options for their children.
The move will be a significant change for both Catholic primary and secondary schools. However, we believe it is the right decision if Queensland is to maintain a world class education system.
Close communication with families will be a priority for Catholic education as more specific details around the various aspects of the move emerge in each school community.
Since the introduction of Prep, students will be an average of six months older when they reach Year 7 and we believe ready for the challenges of the specialist teaching programs the secondary school setting provides. Importantly, the move will more closely align our school structures with both the delivery of the new Australian curriculum that is now being implemented, and with the other states. Over the next three years Catholic education will work with principals and school communities along with the State government to ensure this major reform is successfully delivered with the interests of students, teachers, staff and their families paramount. I am confident that, as with the roll-out of Prep in recent years, Catholic education can successfully deliver this significant reform to our education system. Dr Cathy Day - Director
We are also working closely with our schools to ensure that teachers and staff are well catered for and that any teachers required in secondary schools are well prepared to teach Year 7 in the secondary school context. All matters associated with staffing of schools will be carefully considered in consultation with teachers and other staff, and in keeping with appropriate industrial processes.
Enrolment for Years 7 and 8 in 2015 Year 7 and 8 in 2015
The Enrolment Process
In 2015, we will have two new groups of students enrolled in secondary.
Townsville Catholic Education will advertise in local and regional newspapers in Term 1 and Term 2 of 2014 to advise parents of the enrolment dates for Yeas 7 and 8 for 2015.
If your child is currently in Year 4 or 5, they will be due to start Years 7 or 8 as part of secondary in 2015. Enrolments for both Year 7 and 8 will be processed from Term 2, 2014. Children who attend a Catholic primary school are guaranteed a place at a systemic Catholic secondary college*, provided applications are received by the set due date. Children who are currently in Year 4 or 5 in a Prep-12 college will follow regular continuing enrolment processes.
This information will also be available on the Townsville Catholic Education website www.tsv.catholic.edu.au or facebook page www.facebook/TownsvilleCEO Enrolment interviews and first offers will begin in Term 2 of 2014. Enrolments are welcomed throughout the year; however this will depend on availability of places. Enrolment application forms will be available from each college. Check with your preferred Catholic secondary college for further information. Catholic schools are open to all who seek a Catholic education and who are supportive of the Christian faith and values. Places in Catholic schools are in high demand. Therefore parents/carers are advised to submit enrolment application forms by the due date to ensure the best possible chance of securing a place at your preferred Catholic college. Families with more than one child in the same Catholic school receive discounted fees. Healthcare and Pensioner card holders are also eligible for fee assistance – contact the principal for further information.
Catholic Secondary Colleges in the Townsville Diocese REGION/SCHOOL
LOCATION
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
S P-12 P-12 S S
Townsville: St Margaret Mary’s College Ryan Catholic College St Anthony’s Catholic College St Patrick’s College*# Ignatius Park College *
Crowle St, Hyde Park Canterbury Rd, Kirwan Joanne St, Deeragun The Strand, North Ward Ross River Rd, Cranbrook
4726 4900 4773 0100 4751 7300 4772 2700 4796 0222
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
S P-12
Southern Region: Burdekin Catholic High School St Catherine’s Catholic College **
Gibson St, Ayr Renwick Rd, Proserpine
4783 2366 4945 1081
[email protected] [email protected]
P-12 S
Western Region: Columba Catholic College# Good Shepherd Catholic College
Hackett Tce, Charters Towers Mary St, Mount Isa
4787 1744 4743 2509
[email protected] [email protected]
S S
Northern Region: Gilroy Santa Maria College St Teresa’s College#
Chamberlain St, Ingham Abergowrie Rd, Abergowrie
4776 2888 4780 8300
[email protected] [email protected]
*Ignatius Park College and St Patrick’s College are not systemic Catholic schools. Please consult directly with the college for enrolment information and processes. ** St Catherine’s Catholic College will offer Prep-Year10 by 2015. # Colleges with boarding facilities.
Townsville Catholic Education Office PO Box 861 Aitkenvale Qld 4814 T 4773 0900 F 4773 0901 E [email protected] www.tsv.catholic.edu.au www.facebook/TownsvilleCEO
Working in Partnership with Families and Schools
In 2015, Year 7 will become part of the secondary setting in all school sectors throughout Queensland.
With the move of Year 7 to secondary not taking place until 2015, families have a firm timeframe to clarify secondary school options for their children.
The move will be a significant change for both Catholic primary and secondary schools. However, we believe it is the right decision if Queensland is to maintain a world class education system.
Close communication with families will be a priority for Catholic education as more specific details around the various aspects of the move emerge in each school community.
Since the introduction of Prep, students will be an average of six months older when they reach Year 7 and we believe ready for the challenges of the specialist teaching programs the secondary school setting provides. Importantly, the move will more closely align our school structures with both the delivery of the new Australian curriculum that is now being implemented, and with the other states. Over the next three years Catholic education will work with principals and school communities along with the State government to ensure this major reform is successfully delivered with the interests of students, teachers, staff and their families paramount. I am confident that, as with the roll-out of Prep in recent years, Catholic education can successfully deliver this significant reform to our education system. Dr Cathy Day - Director
We are also working closely with our schools to ensure that teachers and staff are well catered for and that any teachers required in secondary schools are well prepared to teach Year 7 in the secondary school context. All matters associated with staffing of schools will be carefully considered in consultation with teachers and other staff, and in keeping with appropriate industrial processes.
Enrolment for Years 7 and 8 in 2015 Year 7 and 8 in 2015
The Enrolment Process
In 2015, we will have two new groups of students enrolled in secondary.
Townsville Catholic Education will advertise in local and regional newspapers in Term 1 and Term 2 of 2014 to advise parents of the enrolment dates for Yeas 7 and 8 for 2015.
If your child is currently in Year 4 or 5, they will be due to start Years 7 or 8 as part of secondary in 2015. Enrolments for both Year 7 and 8 will be processed from Term 2, 2014. Children who attend a Catholic primary school are guaranteed a place at a systemic Catholic secondary college*, provided applications are received by the set due date. Children who are currently in Year 4 or 5 in a Prep-12 college will follow regular continuing enrolment processes.
This information will also be available on the Townsville Catholic Education website www.tsv.catholic.edu.au or facebook page www.facebook/TownsvilleCEO Enrolment interviews and first offers will begin in Term 2 of 2014. Enrolments are welcomed throughout the year; however this will depend on availability of places. Enrolment application forms will be available from each college. Check with your preferred Catholic secondary college for further information. Catholic schools are open to all who seek a Catholic education and who are supportive of the Christian faith and values. Places in Catholic schools are in high demand. Therefore parents/carers are advised to submit enrolment application forms by the due date to ensure the best possible chance of securing a place at your preferred Catholic college. Families with more than one child in the same Catholic school receive discounted fees. Healthcare and Pensioner card holders are also eligible for fee assistance – contact the principal for further information.
Catholic Secondary Colleges in the Townsville Diocese REGION/SCHOOL
LOCATION
TELEPHONE
S P-12 P-12 S S
Townsville: St Margaret Mary’s College Ryan Catholic College St Anthony’s Catholic College St Patrick’s College*# Ignatius Park College *
Crowle St, Hyde Park Canterbury Rd, Kirwan Joanne St, Deeragun The Strand, North Ward Ross River Rd, Cranbrook
4726 4900 4773 0100 4751 7300 4772 2700 4796 0222
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
S P-12
Southern Region: Burdekin Catholic High School St Catherine’s Catholic College **
Gibson St, Ayr Renwick Rd, Proserpine
4783 2366 4945 1081
[email protected] [email protected]
P-12 S
Western Region: Columba Catholic College# Good Shepherd Catholic College
Hackett Tce, Charters Towers Mary St, Mount Isa
4787 1744 4743 2509
[email protected] [email protected]
S S
Northern Region: Gilroy Santa Maria College St Teresa’s College#
Chamberlain St, Ingham Abergowrie Rd, Abergowrie
4776 2888 4780 8300
[email protected] [email protected]
*Ignatius Park College and St Patrick’s College are not systemic Catholic schools. Please consult directly with the college for enrolment information and processes. ** St Catherine’s Catholic College will offer Prep-Year10 by 2015. # Colleges with boarding facilities.
Townsville Catholic Education Office PO Box 861 Aitkenvale Qld 4814 T 4773 0900 F 4773 0901 E [email protected] www.tsv.catholic.edu.au www.facebook/TownsvilleCEO
