Enrolment for Reception Students

Reception is a common Australian term used to describe a child's first year of school.

Catholic schools offer Reception intakes in Term 1 and Term 3.
 

Reception Intake, Term 1: children who turn five years old on or before April 30.
These children will spend 4 terms in Reception.

Reception Intake, Term 3: children who turn five years old before October 31. 
These children will spend 6 terms in Reception. 

Children whose birthday falls between 1 November and 31 December will commence school the following year.
 

You can use the Enrolment Calculator below to assist you calculating when your child will start school.