Enrolment Policy
The schools of the Catholic system have been established to support Catholic parents in the holistic education of their children. Particular emphasis is given to supporting parents in the faith development of their children.
Enrolment at St Matthews Central School is determined by the following criteria:
- Siblings of Catholic children already enrolled at St Matthews Catholic school.
- Siblings of non-Catholic children enrolled at St Matthews Catholic school prior to this year.
- Baptised Catholic children of practising Catholic parent(s)/guardian(s).
- Catholic children of non-Catholic parents.
- Children baptised in other denominations or faith traditions.
- Children who are not baptised - the Principal will consider the child(ren) for enrolment if there is a vacancy in the school.
- The Principal will then make the final decision regarding enrolment.
Other Considerations
- Date of lodgement of Enrolment form.
- Child should be five years old before 30th March of the Kindergarten year.
Supporting Documentation
- Baptismal Certificate
- Other Sacramental Certificates
- Full Birth Certificate
- Current School Report (if applicable)
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