Steps to Enrolment
Thank you for considering Bishop Druitt College for the educational future of your child.
We are accepting enrolment applications for all year levels.
Our prime entry points:
- Kindergarten
- Year 5 (ensuring a place in Year 7)
- Year 7
- Year 11
Please note:
- All enrolment applications are processed using an enrolment review with the College Leadership Team.
- Preference is given first to the children of BDC staff, alumni, and clergy.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable Interview Fee of $150.00 will be requested if you are invited for an interview.
- If you are applying for Kindergarten, your child must have turned 5 before 1 March of the year in which they would commence.
- If you are applying for Year 7 for future years, please submit an application form as soon as possible. Year 7 applications continue to have high demand.
- Some parents choose to apply for their children many years prior to attendance (even from the birth of their child).
- Bishop Druitt College enrolls students who may gain benefit from the broad, balanced education offered by the college and who may contribute to the life of the college by participating as fully as possible in the range of co-curricular activities available.
We encourage families to begin the enrolment process early for our K-12 continuum, starting with our exceptional Kindergarten experience.
Steps to enrolling your child
1. Lodge an online enrolment application
2. Undertake an enrolment interview (we will contact you to organise your enrolment interview)
3. Receive the offer of a place
4. Accept the enrolment offer
Planning for Kindergarten: A Family Guide to the BDC Journey
Stage | Milestone | Communication | What Families Can Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–2 Years Before | Term 1 | BDC Community Invitations (Kindy Pop-In Day, Playgroups, and special events). | • Register for the Kindy Pop-In Day • Attend a BDC Playgroup session. • Follow BDC on social media to experience our community firsthand. |
| Term 4 | Starting School Insights. | • Enjoy the transition tips, videos, or articles shared by our early childhood educators. | |
| 1 Year Before | Term 1 (Feb–Apr) | Enrolment Review & Interview Window plus BDC Community Invitations (Kindy Pop-In Day, Playgroups, and special events) | • Complete any requested pre-enrolment steps. • Keep an eye on your inbox for interview booking information and schedule your family's enrolment conversation. • Register for the Kindy Pop-In Day, attend a BDC Playgroup session, and follow BDC on social media. |
| Term 2 (May–Jul) | Enrolment Outcomes & Community Connection. | • If an offer of enrolment is extended, return your signed confirmation paperwork and secure your child's place according to the offer details. | |
| Term 3 & 4 (Jul–Dec) | Orientation Preparation. | • Once your child's enrolment is finalised, look out for your Kindergarten Orientation details. • Prepare to attend orientation events. • Use our transition resources to help your child build emotional and routine readiness. | |
| Starting Year | Term 1 | Welcome to Kindergarten at BDC! | • Start Kindergarten at BDC! |
Let's start a journey of opportunity & adventure
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