ST AGNES' PRIMARY SCHOOL
HIGHETT


Enrolment
Prep enrolments at St. Agnes Primary School will be accepted in the year prior to commencement. We endeavour to have enrolments finalised by mid-year but if there are vacancies, all enrolments will be considered. Prospective families are welcome to tour the school on any day listed below or by making an appointment with the Principal.
2022 Open Days
Come along any time during school hours on the following days for a tour and a chat with our Principal
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Wednesday 9th March
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Wednesday 30th March
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Wednesday 27th April
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Wednesday 18th May
Or alternatively please contact our school office to make an appointment for a tour or make an inquiry via our website.
Prep Enrolments
Children must turn 5 years of age by the 30th of April in the year they are commencing school.
A PrepTransition program is held in Term 4. This includes:
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Visits to Kindergartens
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Transition sessions with their prep teacher
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An Information Session for Parents
Enrolment Application Forms should be accompanied by:
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An Immunisation Certificate (may be obtained from your local council or Medicare)
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A copy of your child’s Birth Certificate
Places at St. Agnes' are offered in accordance with the school’s Enrolment Policy. Children who are baptised in the Catholic Church are entitled to a Catholic education. Although preference is given to baptised Catholic children, should numbers permit, places will be allocated to any members of the community seeking a Catholic education for their child.
Order of Prep Acceptance
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Siblings of children already enrolled at St Agnes'.
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Catholic children who live within the boundaries of the Parish and active members of the Parish.
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Active members of the St Agnes' Parish community who live beyond the boundaries of the Parish.
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Catholic children who live in neighbouring parishes and whose parents have reached agreement with their own Parish Priest.
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Eastern Orthodox Christians within the Parish boundaries.
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Children of other religious denominations seeking a Christian education.
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Entry other than at Preparatory level will be considered on a case by case basis at the discretion of the Principal.
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All enrolments are at the discretion of the Principal.
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Parents seeking enrolment must first complete and sign an ‘Application for Enrolment’ form and submit this to the school Principal.
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The Principal will interview parents who meet the criteria and who wish to enrol their child. At the point of application for enrolment, parents will be made aware of their obligation to pay school fees.
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The Principal reserves the right to enrol a child whose special needs can be specifically met at St Agnes'.
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New Enrolments at Other Year Levels
Families are welcome to make an appointment to tour the school and meet with the Principal. Parents of new applicants are required to complete the Enrolment Application Form below and attend an interview.

BOUTIQUE SIZED SCHOOL
Teachers know students
STUDENT WELLBEING
Holistic approach to student wellbeing
QUALITY LEARNING & TEACHING
Engaged students & individualised learning
HAPPY STUDENTS
Safe & fun learning environment
STRONG VALUES
Responsibility, Resilience & Respect
FACILITIES
Large spaces, excellent facilities, a space for everyone
Extra Curricular Offerings
St Agnes' offers a range of learning opportunities that fall outside the realm of the normal curriculum. An extracurricular activity is designed to enhance the students’ social, academic, physical, creative or intellectual learning. Some examples of what is offered at St Agnes’ is below:

Spiritual
Confirmation activity day
Sacramental preparation
Mass participation
Altar service
Christian meditation
Classroom Masses

Academic
Excursions/Incursions
Camps (Year 5/6)
Premier’s Reading Challenge
Reading Recovery
Electronics Club
Radio Club

Sporting
Hooptime (Basketball)
Swimming
Cross Country
Athletics
Interschool sport (Summer / Winter)
Representative sport SSV
Netball
Basketball
Tennis
After school sport training

Student Wellbeing
Seasons
Mindfulness
Prep Buddies Programs
Transition Program
Kidsmatter
Anti-Bullying Initiatives
3R's - Responsblity, Respect, Resilience
eSmart

The Arts
Drama
Instrumental Lesson
Book week activities
Italian Poetry Competition
Art Show
Learning Showcase
Music
Performing Arts Musical

Leadership
School Leaders
Sports Captains
ICT Captains
Library Captains
Student Action Teams:
House Leaders
Social Justice Leader
Environment Leader
STEM Leaders
Languages Leader
Student Representative Council (SRC) Prep - Year 6