Meringandan
State School recognises as its prime obligation, the provision of access to an
appropriate educational service for students whose principal place of residence
is within the school’s catchment area.
Meringandan
State School is an enrolment managed school however applications from students
residing outside of the defined catchment may be considered for enrolment
subject to vacancies in the required year levels.
Please contact the school on
4696 9666 to enquire about enrolment.
For more
information please view the catchment map.
Enrolment
policy
All
students who reside within the local catchment area and are eligible for
enrolment in the educational program offered by the school have a right to
enrolment at the school.
Students
from outside the school's catchment area applying for enrolment are placed
on a waiting list in order of receipt of application. Enrolments outside of catchment may be
considered if vacancies are available.
Required documents
It
is Department of Education and Training policy that the following documents must be supplied before enrolment
can take place:
1.
Original birth certificate
In
accordance with Education Queensland policy the student must be enrolled under
the name as stated on the birth certificate.
The
following exception applies:
A
“Change of Name” certificate supplied which identifies the surname has been
changed by deed poll.
2. Proof
of residency
Current
proof of residency at the address indicated can be provided by way of one of
each of the following:
One
primary source –a current lease agreement, or rates notice, or unconditional sale agreement, and
One
secondary source – a utility bill (e.g. electricity, gas), showing this same address and parent’s/legal guardian’s name
Enrolment process
Phone or visit the school to express interest in enrolling your child. If you have questions about the school, the office will arrange for the Principal to contact you via phone for a discussion.
The office will arrange for you to collect an enrolment pack, which includes the required forms.
Return enrolment application and (if applicable) supporting forms, and required documents (as mentioned above). The office will then arrange an enrolment meeting with the Principal. Note that for out of catchment applications, the return of forms does not guarantee an enrolment for your child. Enrolment meetings are usually held on a Monday between 2pm and 4pm.
At the meeting with the principal (or other member of the leadership team), you will be provided with information about our school. You will also have the opportunity to provide information about your child/children as well as clarify any concerns that you may have.
The principal will usually contact your child's previous school. The principal may (with your consent) also contact any other agencies that have a connection with your child. This will assist in successfully transitioning your child to our school. The more information we have the easier it is for the teacher to provide appropriate and timely learning programs.
The date of your child’s first day at Meringandan State School will be discussed and timetabled either for the next day or a day the parent/carer identifies. It is expected that students will attend their first day at our school wearing the Meringandan State School uniform.
On your child’s first day please come to the school office at 8.30am with your child and a staff member will escort you to his/her class.