Year 7 Transition 2023-24
At Mount Clear College, we have processes and a transition program in place to make the progression to secondary school as seamless and stress-free as possible.
We strongly encourage you to take the time to browse through our College website, which provides a wealth of information about our College and the vast opportunities within the Mount Clear College education experience.
Starting secondary school is a major milestone and a very exciting time for your child. For many families, this may be their first experience with a child transitioning from Primary to Secondary school.
No doubt you will have many questions about the transition process. The attached Q & A Fact Sheet provides answers to some commonly asked questions, but we welcome you to contact our College if you have any other questions.
How to apply for Enrolment
Victorian Government Primary Schools
Early in Term 2, your child’s Primary School will provide a ‘Placement Information Pack for Parents/Carers for 2024 school year’. You will need to complete the ‘Application for Year 7 Placement 2024’ form within this pack and return it to your child’s Primary School by Friday 12 May, 2023.
Non-Government Primary Schools
If your child is in Grade 6 at a non-Government Primary school, please download and compete the ‘Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack 2023-24 – Guidance for parents and carers with Year 6 children at non-government schools (Catholic, independent and home schooling)’. You will need to complete the ‘Application for Year 7 Placement 2024’ form within this pack and return it to our College by Friday 12 May, 2023.
Non-Government Pack 2023-24General Information
When will we be advised if our placement request has been accepted?
Government Primary Schools will notify parents/carers in writing of their child’s placement offer for the 2024 school year on Wednesday 19 July, 2023. If your child is attending a non-Government Primary School and you have applied for placement at our College, we will notify you of the outcome of your child’s placement.
Zones & Placement
Students residing within our school zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address. Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information on school zones in Victoria. If you reside out of our College zone you may still apply to enrol at our College. Our school manages enrolments in accordance Education Victoria’s Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and may enrol at another school, if there are available places.
Find my SchoolTimeline for 2023-24
| 2023 Dates | Activity |
|---|---|
| From Week 1, Term 2 2023 | Government primary schools give information to all parents/carers of Year 6 students on how to access the Placement Information Pack. This pack includes the Application for Year 7 Placement 2024 form. |
| Friday 12 May 2023 | Parents/carers return the Application for Year 7 Placement 2024 form to their child’s government primary school by this date. |
| Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Government primary schools notify parents/carers of Year 6 students, in writing, of Year 7 placement offers. The letter of offer will include a Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip to be returned by the parent/carer, to their child’s government primary school by Wednesday 9 August 2023. |
| From Thursday 20 July 2023 | Parents/carers may start submitting written non-placement appeals to their preferred secondary school. Your child’s primary school will provide you with the Year 6 to Year 7 Placement Appeal Form. |
| Friday 28 July 2023 | Closing date for parents/carers to submit a written non-placement appeal with their preferred secondary school. |
| Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Secondary schools notify all parents/carers in writing of the outcome of their non-placement appeal by this date. Note: If your appeal to your preferred secondary school is unsuccessful, you may lodge a further written appeal to the relevant Department of Education of Training Regional Director. Please see the FAQ in the Placement Information Pack for more information regarding appeals. |
| Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Parents/carers return their Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip to their child’s government primary school by this date. |
| Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Closing date for parents/carers to submit a written non-placement appeal with the relevant Regional Director where they are unsuccessful with their appeal to their preferred secondary school. |
| Friday 20 October 2023 | Regions notify all parents/carers in writing of the outcome of Regional Director non-placement appeals by this date. Note: this only applies to appeals received by the closing date of Tuesday 22 August 2023. |
| Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Secondary schools host an Orientation Day for all Year 6 students. |
FAQ
Enrolling your child in Year 7 is an important part of their education journey. We want to help you make the transition process as easy as possible.
Parent Fact SheetCan my child apply to go to Mount Clear College if we are not local?
Yes, you can apply to schools other than your local school. Applications are considered in line with the Department’s Placement Policy and available space.
How are students who do not live in the school zone prioritised for enrolment?
Where there are limited places available, Mount Clear College considers enrolment applications using the priority order of placement set by the Department of Education & Training. You can find the priority order of placement on the Enrolling in school page.
Can my child go to Mount Clear College if their sibling already is a student?
Yes, your child will be prioritised for enrolment if they live at the same permanent address and will be attending the school at the same time. This is subject to available space.
My child has two permanent addresses – which address do I enter into Find my School?
If your child lives at multiple addresses, the address you use to find your local school is the address at which they spend most of their weekdays.
If your child spends the same amount of time at two addresses, both addresses are considered their permanent address. They can enrol in either one of the local schools.
What if my information changes after I’ve submitted the application form?
Contact your child’s primary school as soon as possible and they will update your form.
Where can I find further information on the Year 7 placement process?
You can find an information pack on the Year 7 placement process on our website at Year 6-7 Placement Information Pack. You can also ask your child’s primary school for a copy.
The pack includes more detailed information on:
• local schools
• the Department’s Placement Policy
• enrolling in a secondary school
• disability support
• filling out and signing the application form
• the appeals process
• privacy notice
If you require help translating the information pack, please talk to your child’s primary school for assistance.
Who do I contact for help?
The Year 6 Coordinator, Transition Coordinator or Principal of your child’s primary school can help you with any questions you may have about the transition process.
Useful Links
Please find some useful links below that may be helpful for you as your child transitions from Year 6 to Year 7 in 2023:
Find my School – findmyschool.vic.gov.au
School zones – vic.gov.au/school-zones
Enrolling in school – vic.gov.au/how-choose-school-and-enrol
Disability and inclusive education – vic.gov.au/disability-and-inclusive-education
Regional office contacts – education.vic.gov.au/about/contact/Pages/regions.aspx