Taylors Hill West Secondary College Enrolment Fact Sheet
If you have a question about enrolment at Taylors Hill West Secondary College, the answer could be here
where is taylors hill west secondary college?
Taylors Hill West Secondary College (interim name) is a new school located at 135–149 City Vista Court, Plumpton.
The Planning Committee for the new school has determined that enrolments will commence at Year 7 and Year 10 only in 2018.
What is the Government’s policy on school enrolments?
The Education and Training Reform Act 2006states that all students are entitled to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school. Itunderpins the Department of Education and Training (DET) enrolment policy which can be found at:
Taylors Hill West Secondary College will follow the Priority Order of Placement clause in the Policy when enrolling students:
- Students for whom the school is the designated neighbourhood school.
- Students with a sibling at the same permanent address who are attending the school at the same time.
- Where the regional director has restricted the enrolment, students who reside nearest to the school.
- Students seeking enrolment on specific curriculum grounds.
- All other students in order of closeness of their home to the school.
- In exceptional circumstances, compassionate grounds.
How is the designated neighbourhood school defined?
DET produces maps thatshow the designated neighbourhood area for schools.The designated neighbourhood area is based on the concept of the nearest school, taking into account the major geographic markers of the area and aligned to streets.
Please refer to the Taylors Hill West Secondary College designated neighbourhood boundarymap on the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) website
How do I apply for enrolment at Taylors Hill West Secondary College?
If you are applying for a place in Year 7 for the 2018 school year, parents with students in Grade 6 will receive the relevant documentation from theirprimary school.
If you are applying for a place at Year 10 in 2018 then theschool, where your student is currently enrolled, will provide you with the relevant transition information in a similar timeframe.
How is permanent place of address defined for enrolment at Taylors Hill West Secondary College?
Permanent place of address is the address a child permanently resides at with a custodial parent or legal guardian at the time of enrolment. Proof of permanent place of address will require a family to supply appropriate evidence.
I live outside of Taylors Hill West Secondary College’s enrolment boundary. Can I still apply for entry into Taylors Hill West Secondary College?
Yes, you may apply for entry to the school. The above criteria will determine acceptance of your enrolment application.
WhoCan I CONTACT for FuRther INFORMATION?
You can contact Mr John Goodman, Principal, on : theDepartment of Education and Training SouthWestern Victoria Regional office on 1300333232 if you have questions about applying for a place in 2018.