Enrolment

Religious Commitment

Parents seeking admittance of children to the Catholic school must be aware of, and be prepared to support, the school’s understanding of the religious ideals, aims and objectives of its community.

Legal Requirements

Kindergarten children must turn four before the 30th June the year they are enrolled.

Pre Primary children must turn five before the 30th June the year they are enrolled.

Year 1 children must turn six before the 30th June the year they are enrolled.

Year 2 children must turn seven before the 30th June the year they are enrolled.

Class Sizes

Kindergarten - 30
Pre Primary - 30
Years 1 - 3 - 30
4 - 7 - 32

* The school is sensitive to the desirability of limiting class sizes. Accordingly [but subject to the discretion of the Principal to make minor adjustments where there are extenuating circumstances] maximum class size is as above.

Enrolment Preferences

Preferences will be given in the following order [subject to variation at the discretion of the Principal] to applications for enrolment:

  1. Practising Catholics
  2. Siblings of families already at the school, as the preservation of the family unit is vital within the school community.
  3. Non-Catholics who are committed to their own particular church and who not only know and support the goals of the school but understand and accept that formal religious education classes form an integral part of the curriculum for all students.

* Every effort will be made to accommodate Catholic families coming into the Parish and who have already been to another Catholic School. Consideration for indigenous and special needs students enrolment will also be strongly considered.

Enrolment Procedure

  1. Applications for student enrolment is by completion of the School's Enrolment Form [Birth and Baptism Certificates, Immunization Records and Health Care Cards (where applicable) must be supplied at the interview]
  2. An interview with the Principal.
  3. Notification of enrolment by letter after interview.

Download the St Brigid's Enrolment Form.

Costs

School fees are very reasonable and are set by the School Board.

Fee accounts will be rendered twice yearly, at commencement of each semester.

Fees are payable in advance and one of the following payment options may be adopted:-

  1. In total for each Semester.
  2. Pay by fortnightly instalments.
  3. Direct Debit is also available.
  4. EFTPOS facility available

Parents/guardians who are responsible for the payment of school fees and hold a current means tested family Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with the code “PPS” will be entitled to a discount on tuition fees. You are asked to present your card at the office.

Fees

Primary Campus - School Fees Per Semester are:-

1st Child -

  • $720.00 Tuition Fee
  • $147.00 - $195.00 Yr 1 – 7 Amenities Fee/levies, student insurance, textbooks.
  • $95.00 Amenities Pre-Primary

2nd Child -

  • As Above.

3rd Child -

  • $424.00 Tuition Fee Pre Primary Onwards
  • $147.00 - $195.00 Yr 1 – 7 Amenities Fee/levies, student insurance, textbooks.
  • $95.00 Amenities Pre-Primary.

4th Child -

  • Tuition Fee
  • $147.00 - $195.00 Yr 1 – 7 Amenities Fee/levies, student insurance, textbooks.
  • $95.00 Amenities Pre-Primary.

Annual Fee -

  • Kindergarten 3 Full Days $500.00
  • Amenities $55.00

Annual Fee -

  • Building Levy $120.00 per family
  • Building Levy Kindergarten if no other sibling $60.00

Annual Fee -

  • P & F Levy $15.00 per family.

St Brigid's School benefits from the Capital Development Plan which is run by the School Board. This Fund assists the School to up-grade teaching facilities. Loans have been taken out with the State Government to help fund ongoing building programmes.

School Uniform

A high standard of neatness in dress is expected at all times. The correct uniform must be worn for each school activity including sporting and social functions. The school uniform is compulsory for daily attendance at the school and can be purchased from the School Uniform Shop.

It is compulsory for school hats to be worn by students when outdoors, in terms one and four. A policy of ‘no hat no play' is followed during these terms.

THE UNIFORM SHOP IS OPEN BETWEEN 8.30 AND 9.30 AM EACH FRIDAY

Girls    
Summer Dress:   Green/gold/white check total material with gold trim
Black leather school shoes, white socks   OR
Dark brown school sandals [no masseurs]
Hair ties - bottle green or gold only
Green School Jumper
School hat.
Winter Uniform:   Bottle green pleated skirt OR Grey School Trousers
White shirt; Green tie, Green School Jumper
Green school jacket (outside of class only)
Black leather school shoes with white socks or brown/black
Tights : School Beanie   (optional)
Sports Uniform:   Green Sports Skirt/Shorts
Gold sports t/shirt with collar and school emblem
One Piece swimming costume or Rash Top & Swimming Shorts
Black joggers & white socks
[No boot styles, no ‘designer label’ shoes]
Green tracksuit with badge
Faction colour t/shirt for Athletic Carnival
     
Boys    
Summer Uniform:   Grey shirt and grey shorts
Black leather school shoes, grey school socks OR
Dark brown school sandals [no masseurs]
Green School Jumper
School hat
Winter Uniform:   Grey school trousers
Grey Shirt
Green tie; Green School Jumper;  School Beanie (optional)
Green school jacket (outside of class only)
Black leather school shoes/boots, grey school socks
Sports Uniform:   Green Shorts
Gold sports t/shirt with collar and school emblem
Black joggers & white socks
[No boot styles, no ‘designer label’ shoes]
     
Jewellery:   Earrings are limited to one pair of simple studs or small sleepers only for girls and one stud for boys.
One plain ring.  No bracelets or anklets
One chain with either crosses or medal [to be worn under uniform] is acceptable
     
Hair:         Hairstyles are to be neat and tidy and long hair is to be kept tied back (either girl or boy.)