Enrolment Information

You can make an enquiry to join St Bernard's Primary School through the online form below or by contacting us directly via phone at (07) 3849 4800 or by emailing puppenrolments@bne.catholic.edu.au.

You will be invited to tour the school or attend an open event.

Enquiry

Please use the link below to begin your child's online application for enrolment.

You will need to click on the link, enter and review the required details, complete and submit the forms with attachments.

If applying for enrolment for more than one student, when the form is complete and option will be available to submit another enrolment for each additional child.

Children applying for Prep must be born within the specific dates set by the Government (see table below).

Eligible children must turn 5 by 30 June in the year they start Prep.

Please contact us directly via phone at (07) 3849 4800 or by emailing puppenrolments@bne.catholic.edu.au, should you experience any difficulty completing the online application for enrolment.

Parents are encouraged to read the full Enrolment Policy to ensure clarity on commitments and procedures.

Enrolment Application Form

To lodge an application for your child, you must submit:

• A completed Application for Enrolment form
• Birth Certificate
• Baptismal Certificate
• Immunisation Certificate
• If years 1 to 6 - a copy of their most recent school report
• International students - an additional $155 non-refundable enrolment application fee.
• Medical or specialist reports that may assist in understanding the child’s needs or circumstances regarding their development and readiness for school.
• Applications cannot proceed to the next step unless all the supporting documentation is received.

Please allow us time to process your application. Interviews for Prep are conducted by our Leadership Team.

After lodging an Application for Enrolment form, parents will be invited to attend an enrolment interview. It is important that your child or children who are enrolling attend this interview.

St Bernard's has a minimum enrolment requirement of one semester (20 weeks) meaning that students are expected to remain enrolled for at least one semester before any changes or withdrawals are permitted. This policy ensures stability and continuity in the learning environment and allows for proper planning and allocation of resources by the school.

An Offer of Enrolment is sent out in Term 1-2 for those gaining an initial placement at St Bernard's.

Once the offer is accepted, a Confirmation of Enrolment is sent out with a request for payment of $100. This payment is non-refundable but deducted from school fees and can be paid via this link:

Acceptance Enrolment Offer Online

Prep Orientation is conducted for the following year's Prep pupils during Term 3 and 4.

Other year enrolments happen across the year as well as an intake at the beginning of each new school year. These positions are offered if positions become available.

A similar process occurs with interviews and offers of places if available

All accepted enrolments are supplied with booklists and uniform requirements.

Only when necessary to limit the intake of Prep or Year One pupils to St Bernard’s, then preference will be given to:

• Siblings of children already at St Bernd's School.
• Catholic families of the Upper Mount Gravatt–Wishart parish who share in the values, vision, and mission of the Parish Community
• Catholic families from other local parishes
• Families of other faith traditions who support and respect Catholic beliefs and practices
• We value our special relationship with Clairvaux MacKillop College, we will give priority consideration to applications from siblings of current Clairvaux MacKillop College students.

If an application is accepted it is understood that parents comply with the spirit of the school's Mission Statement and agree to pay such fees and mandatory levies as set by the local authority.

The Enrolment Application and Support Procedure (EASP) is a process that aims to reveal and clarify the needs of the student and to identify the educational adjustments and transition required for accessing the learning program for the student.

Enrolment Application and Support Procedure

Contact us directly via phone at (07) 3849 4800 or by emailing puppenrolments@bne.catholic.edu.au, with any enquiries.