Enrolment Process - Our Lady Help of Christians, Epping

Enrolment Process

So you’ve had a look around and would like to enrol at our school! We look forward to welcoming your family into our Catholic school community. 

Catholic Schools Broken Bay has designed this Enrolment Process to work hand-in-hand with parents to ensure the best outcome for their child. The process aims to give you opportunities to share your goals for your child as they commence their school journey with us. 

It also allows us to share with you the many wonderful aspects of our school and how they will suit the individual needs of each child.  Through open and transparent discussion, we are committed to working together to ensure a quality Catholic education for your child. 

 

Step 1 – Application

Complete and submit the form found here – Enrolment Form 2024  Be sure to select “Our Lady Help of Christians” from the drop-down menu on the Primary School Enrolment Form.

Parents/carers are also welcome to come to the school to collect an enrolment package. 

The completed Enrolment Application, together with the requested supporting documentation listed below, can be submitted via email or in person at our school office.

Supporting documentation:

      • Birth Certificate, 
      • Sacramental certificates (if applicable)
      • Child’s current immunisation record 

Please refer to the checklist within the enrolment application to ensure all applicable documentation accompanies your application. 

Children enrolling in Kindergarten must reach age 5 by 31 July in the year of commencing school. 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.

Please note submitting an application does not guarantee automatic placement

Step 2 – 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.

Once we receive your application, our enrolments officer will contact you to schedule a time. These interviews take place shortly after the submission of the application and run throughout the school year.

The enrolling student and at least one parent/carer are required to attend the interview. 

Step 3 – Offer & Acceptance

Shortly after your interview, we will contact you regarding your application.  

The outcome of your enrolment application is based on our Enrolment Principles which can be found here. Families whose application is successful will receive a written offer from our school. 

We ask that you return the Enrolment Acceptance Form and secure your position at the school by the requested date. We will then provide you with transition dates so as to welcome your family to our school community.

Step 4 – Orientation / Transition (Kindergarten Only)

Orientation days for new Kindergarten students will be held in Term 4. Families will receive communication directly from us 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 at Our Lady Help of Christians Epping!

   

What’s the next step? Please complete the online enquiry form here, and we will be in touch with you within 1-2 school days.