ENROLMENT
There are three options to complete our Enrolment Forms:
ENROLMENT INFORMATION
How the enrolment application process works at Bishop Viard College:
PROVIDE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Before submitting your enrolment application please ensure you upload the following documents to support your application:
-
Birth certificate or Passport, and if applicable Visa or Residency certificates
-
A recent school report
-
The Attendance Dues agreement form here and information about it here
-
The Preference Certificate here
Important: The preference certificate must be signed and verified by your local parish priest.
REVIEW OF APPLICATION:
Once we have received your application we will review it to ensure we have all the information needed and then send you an email confirmation with details of next steps.
ENROLMENT INTERVIEW:
An enrolment interview will be arranged for your son/daughter and family to attend.
OUTCOME OF APPLICATION:
You will then be advised of the outcome of your enrolment application.
PREFERENCE CRITERIA
Criteria for Preference of Enrolment in Integrated Catholic Schools
5.1 The child has been baptised or is being prepared for baptism in the Catholic Church.
5.2 The child’s parents/guardians have already allowed one or more of its siblings to be baptised in the Catholic faith.
5.3 At least one parent/guardian is a Catholic, and although their child has not yet been baptised, the child’s participation in the life of the school could lead to the parents having the child baptised.
5.4 With the agreement of the child’s parent/guardian, a significant familial adult such as a grandparent, aunt or uncle who is actively involved in the child’s upbringing undertakes to support the child’s formation in the faith and practices of the Catholic Church.
5.5 One or both of a child’s non-Catholic parents/guardians is preparing to become a Catholic.
Non-Preference Bishop Viard College is able to have 5% of the total number of students as non-preference. Each year we determine how many non-preference students are leaving. This indicates the approximate number we can enrol the following year.