ENROLMENTS
The enrolment process at HillSide Christian College observes the following stages to ensure that families fully understand and support the College’s educational philosophy. The enrolment process seeks to match and clarify the values of your family and the College in terms of ethos and beliefs. HillSide is a private Christian school and is therefore selective in offering enrolments. HillSide is a school based on evangelical Christian tenets which interprets its learning and service offerings through a Biblical worldview.
Enquiries can be made online, by contacting the College on 08 9453 2644 or email [email protected]. We encourage you to book a tour prior to submitting an application.
Application for Enrolment can be made online or by completing a paper form and submitting it to the College with all applicable documents. A non-refundable $50 application fee per student is required. Please note that submitting an application and fee does not guarantee an enrolment offer.
Please submit the following documents:
- Complete and signed Application for Enrolment form
- Birth Certificate
- Immunisation History Statement from the MyGov website
- Copies of the 2 most recent school reports
- NAPLAN results most recent (if applicable)
- Any diagnostic information (if applicable)
- Application fee of $50 per student is to be paid at the time of submitting the application for enrolment
Once all documentation has been received and reviewed, we will contact you to discuss your application. If an interview with the Principal (or delegate) is offered, it will be booked at this time.
The student applying for enrolment must attend the interview with their parent/s or legal guardian/s. Interviews for prospective families at the College are an opportunity to discuss school culture, policy and any other specific questions that might arise.
Applicants will be contacted through written correspondence advising the outcome. Enrolment places are offered subject to the interview, parental agreements being signed and agreed to, and the College’s ability to accommodate the student(s).
Successful applicants will confirm their acceptance of the enrolment position, in writing to the Enrolment Officer, and pay the $500 Education Bond (per family) within the timeframe communicated in the letter of offer.
Enrolment at the College is subject to the following terms and conditions:
- Students will be allowed to share fully in the life and programme of the College;
- Students should attend College on each designated school day, except for absences authorised by the Principal, or in cases of illness;
- Students are required to be courteous, respectful, friendly and dignified in their behaviour at all times;
- Students are required to demonstrate a high level of commitment, diligence and participation in the learning process;
- Students should only wear mandated school uniform as determined by the College as outlined in the Uniform Policy;
- Parents/guardians will give at least one term’s written notice of enrolment withdrawal to the Principal and failure to do so will render them liable for payment of an additional term’s fees;
- The College may terminate an enrolment at its discretion. This may occur if the Principal determines, in his/her opinion, that the student is making unsatisfactory progress, has an unsatisfactory attitude, or has displayed unsatisfactory behaviour or broken College rules. In the event of this happening, the College is not obliged to refund any fees or charges. Moreover, fees and charges outstanding will still be payable, including one term’s fees in lieu of notice.
- Parents/guardians will totally support the College’s Behaviour Management Policy;
- Parents/guardians and student fully support the Christian ethos of the College and that all students enrolled at the College will participate in Devotion, Chapel and any other religious activity that the College implements in the course of its education programme.
- Support the College’s Christian vision and mission;
- Honour and respect the College’s Christian identity and practice;
- Show respect for staff, students and families;
- Respect the authority of the College to nurture and discipline;
- Make every effort to support the staff in educating my/our child and honour the teachers’ work;
- Communicate regularly with staff, including reading notes, utilising the parent portal, and attending relevant meetings;
- Send written explanations for absences or tardiness by the following day;
- Be willing to listen to staff concerns and respond civilly and supportively;
- Seek information and facts and not believe rumours;
- Respect complaint procedures and abide by all College policies including any updates or changes made;
- Be consistent in values and discipline reflecting the College’s Christian ethos;
- Be interested in my/our child’s progress and volunteer where possible;
- Honour the financial commitments made to the College;
- Behave soberly and objectively while at the College and act in a polite manner;
- Ensure that my/our child arrives at school on time;
- Follow all College policies as published by the school, as updated from time to time
- Respect College property and abide by all traffic and parking regulations of the school.
The aim of the process is to ensure that every student who enrols at HillSide achieves their best in a nurturing environment, and where they feel that they “belong” to the school and have pride in it.