Enrolment process

Enrolment Process at Penola High School

Year 7 Enrolment

The enrolment for Year 7 is initiated through the student’s current primary school in the latter half of their Year 6. For students transitioning from non-government schools or those not within the designated feeder schools, please contact Penola High School to request an enrolment package or visit the school premises to obtain further details and assistance.

Year 9-12 Enrolment

The enrolment for students entering Years 9 to 12 is directly managed by Penola High School. It is essential for families to participate in an enrolment meeting. This step is crucial for the school to collect necessary information and to ensure that the educational programme is tailored to meet the specific needs of your child.

Enrolment Guidelines

Enrolment at Penola High School adheres to the policies set forth by the Department for Education and Child Development (DECD), particularly those applicable to state zoned schools. Our school catchment area encompasses the townships of Penola, Nangwarry, Kalangadoo, and Coonawarra. Eligible new students residing beyond a 5km radius from the school and within our catchment zone may have access to school bus services. For additional information regarding this service, please reach out to the school.

For any further queries or to arrange a referral to the Deputy Principal, kindly contact the School’s Front Office at 8737 0000.

Mid-year intake from 2024

From 2024, there will be a mid-year intake into school.

From 2024, if your child turns 5 years between 1 May and 31 October, they can start school in either:

• term 3 of the same year
• or term 1 the following year.

Students enrolled through a mid-year intake will complete 6 terms of reception.

Apply to enrol

Step 1: To initiate the enrolment process, please ensure you submit a completed enrolment request form no later than 30 June. Enrolment request forms are readily available for collection at our front office.

Step 2: As a subsequent step, it is essential to provide your verification documents by 31 August. The following documents are required for verification purposes:

• A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate or passport.
• The child’s current immunisation certificate.
• A copy of the residency visa for non-Australian residents.
• A recent proof of address, which could include a current utility bill or a lease agreement.

Offers of enrolment

Step 3: In September, you will be sent an enrolment offer. Please ensure to formally accept this offer by the date indicated in the correspondence to secure your child’s place.

Step 4: Following acceptance, you are invited to participate in an informative session where our team will assist you with completing the enrolment form. During this session, please be prepared to provide the following:

• A fully completed enrolment form.
• A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate or passport.
• The child’s up-to-date immunisation certificate.
• For non-Australian residents, a copy of the residency visa.
• A recent proof of address, such as a utility bill or a signed lease agreement.

Transition visits

Prior to the commencement of the school year, you will receive a formal letter detailing the schedule for a transition visit, which will occur in Term 4. This visit is a crucial step for all students who will be beginning their schooling in the subsequent year.