Siena Catholic Primary School, established in 2002, is a vibrant co-educational institution located in Sippy Downs, Queensland. With a strong emphasis on creating a culture of Prayer, Care, and Learning, our school fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere for over 600 students. Sharing a campus with Siena Catholic College, we benefit from a close-knit community that values family engagement and parent participation in daily activities. Our core mission is to provide enriching learning opportunities for all children, inspired by the words of St. Catherine of Siena, 'Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world afire.'

RATIONALE

An enrolment policy exists to assist in developing expectations at the point of inquiry and entry. Guiding principles are set to assist the Principal with demands placed on places available in the school.  Brisbane Catholic Education policies, regulations and guidelines are followed at a school level.

POLICY

Applicants will be considered as follows:

Priority for an enrolment interview is given in the following order to –

• Siblings of a student currently/previously enrolled at Siena
• Baptised Catholic students
• Non-baptised students from Catholic Families
• Non-Catholic students

When the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available, the following will be considered in no particular order:

Families…………​

• Previous commitment to Catholic Education
  
• Connection to Siena Primary and/or Siena College
• Commitment to a faith tradition that shares the similar values of Siena Catholic Primary School
• Proximity to the school​
  
• Commitment to the expressed values of Siena Catholic Primary School​
  

Enrolment Adjustment Support Process

The EASP is a consultative and collaborative process that encourages all participants in the education process (e.g. students, parent/legal guardian, teachers, school leadership, student support team and BCE Learning and Teaching Services personnel) to share as partners in consultations to ensure that students with disabilities are afforded access to and participation in education on the same basis as other students.

Students likely to require special provisions (e.g. special resources and/or a modified program and/or teacher-aide support) will be considered in accordance with the procedures defined in the Students with Special Educational Needs handbook (Brisbane Catholic Education).

Age Requirements for Entry:

• Prep: Children enrolling for Prep Year must turn 5 by 30 June in the year they will complete Prep.

• Year 1 - 6: children will be placed in age-appropriate classes according to Queensland age requirements with consideration given to aligning their years of schooling.

Enrolment at Siena Catholic Primary School does not guarantee enrolment at Siena Catholic College. A new application needs to be lodged the year before commencing at Siena Catholic College.​