Parents and Families are the first educators of their children. At St Bernadette’s we work in partnership with families to provide a high quality education based on Gospel values and teaching as we live our motto:
God Loves Us – Let Us Love God.
St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is an affordable school of first choice for families in Sunshine North. Our school fees/levies for 2023 are $1,600 per year for one child. If you have a Health Care Card or are eligible for concession, the cost may be reduced to $780 per year, plus other levies. Families are encouraged to complete an Enrolment Enquiry Form and read the information contained in the Parent Handbook.
Applications for Enrolment for Prep
- Please complete the Enrolment Enquiry Form which can be obtained online or by visiting the school office. Please make sure all relevant documentation is attached to this form.
- Return the form to the school office in person or via email to admin@stbsunshinenth.catholic.edu.au
- Attend a tour of the school which can be arranged by contacting the office.
- Parents/carers and the child will be invited to meet with the Principal.
- All applicants will be notified as to whether they have a place or not shortly after.
Applications for Enrolment for Other Grades
- Please complete the Enrolment Enquiry Form which can be obtained online or by visiting the school office. Please make sure all relevant documentation is attached to this form.
- Return the form to school in person or via email to admin@stbsunshinenth.catholic.edu.au
- Parents/carers and the child are then invited to meet with the Principal and a tour of the school.
- All applicants will be notified as to whether they have a place or not shortly after.
Enrolment Criteria
All enrolment decisions are made in accordance with the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic School Ltd (MACS) Enrolment Policy
Enrolment Dates
| Normal Enrolment Dates |
| * February – Enrolments Open |
| * May – Interviews and school tour for applicants |
| * June – Acceptance letter is sent to families |
| *October – Transition visits for families and students |
| * November – Pre Prep visits and Family Information Sessions |
| * December – Orientation afternoon for Prep to Yr 6 |
Downloads:
Family Information Booklet 2023 – English
Family Information Booklet 2023 – Vietnamese
Family Information Booklet 2021 – Burmese
Before and After Care Program – Camp Australia
For futher information regarding our Enrolment Process please visit our Policy Page
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The community of St Bernadette's acknowledges that our school is built on the traditional land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.
We respect and pay tribute to their Elders past, present and emerging.
