What do I need to know to enrol (eligibility)?
Prep to Year 12
The general requirement for enrolment is that the student seeking enrolment is:
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- a child of an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Students with select VISA approved by EQI. These students can only enrol under select enrolment categories.
Proof of residency may be requested to support enrolment under some categories. This may take the form of a copy of electoral roll registration, current rates notice or equivalent documentation.
Students are required to have access to a personal computer and internet access in order to receive all available services from the school. Refer to 'Technical Specification'
Age requirements
Prep year
Prep year is the first year of schooling and provides the foundation of a child's education. Prep year is a compulsory year of schooling for Queensland children.
Prep eligibility for children is from the beginning of the school year in which they will reach the age of 5 years by 30 June. All Queensland children are required to undertake Prep, prior to commencing Year 1.
Before enrolment can be accepted, proof of date of birth must be submitted, for example, a photocopy of birth certificate or passport. Parents may apply for early entry to Prep through the following application process or may make the decision to delay entry to Prep.
Early entry into Prep
Early entry to Prep is only possible if the child meets all the legislative conditions set out in Part 4, Section 17 of the Education (General Provisions) Regulation 2017.
A child who is younger than the prescribed age for Prep is only able to commence school early if:
- they turn 5 years by 31 July in the year they propose to attend Prep and the school principal is satisfied that the child is ready for education in the Prep year
or
- they have started education in another state or country that is equivalent to the Prep year and the school principal is satisfied that the child is ready for education in the Prep year.
A program that is equivalent to the Prep year is a program that is full-time, school-based, and has a defined curriculum in the year prior to Year 1.
As part of an application for early entry, parents will need to provide evidence of the child's aptitude and ability, social and emotional competence, physical development and level of knowledge and understanding that suggest Prep is an appropriate placement. Early entry to Prep will require an interview process and advice will be sought from early childhood providers who may have had contact with the child.
Parents should first discuss their intention to make an application with the Head of School Prep–Year 6. The Head of School will be able to provide information about the application process and possible sources of evidence.
Prep – year 12
A child will be enrolled into their age-appropriate year level. Programming may be adjusted to accommodate a child's individual learning needs.
Supervision
Home Based Supervisor
Prep to Year 6 It is an expectation that every student enrolled in Primary School is supervised and supported. The home-based supervisor is required to be of adult age (18 years and over). The success of a student in distance education relies heavily on the crucial role that the home-based supervisor plays in supporting the supervision and implementation of the program. Students are not able to be unsupervised in an online lesson. They need the ongoing support of the home based supervisor. Before a decision is made to engage in the online learning provided by BrisbaneSDE, a prospective home-based supervisor needs to be aware they:
- must be present with the student during the day. (There are legal repercussions for supervisors who leave students unattended for extended periods of time — particularly students of a certain age group.)
- are responsible for support of curriculum delivery in partnership with the teacher adhere to the expectation that students attend all lessons
- are responsible for provision and maintenance of all hardware and software equipment required to engage with BrisbaneSDE
- are responsible for ensuring students meet the assessment requirements and timelines
- are required to provide explanation for absence from online lessons
- must have signed the Curriculum Risk Assessment Supervisors Safety Agreement
- accept supervision and responsibility for the conduct of any teacher directed curriculum activities
- must refrain from engaging directly in lessons or assemblies via chat, microphone or webcam, unless requested by the teacher.
Students will be required to participate in a variety of activities, including sports and learning experiences that will require active supervision of students by the home-based supervisor. The home-based supervisor accepts responsibility for the safety of the student during these activities. If students are absent from classes, then it is the home-based supervisor’s responsibility to ensure contact is made with class teacher.
Years 7 to 12
It is generally assumed that a student in Years 7 to 12 has developed skills to begin to operate as an independent learner. The main interactions guiding the learning process occur at the teacher-student level. (The role of the home-based supervisor becomes more of a supervisory and support role for the student.) The home-based supervisor oversees student participation in the program, attendance at all online lessons and compliance with the Work Rate Calendar/Learning Guide requirements for each subject. If a deadline cannot be met, the home-based supervisor needs to discuss this with the relevant class teacher. Home-based supervisors are encouraged to contact the relevant Head of Department to discuss any issues relating to the program delivery. Home Based Supervisors:
- are responsible for provision and maintenance of all hardware and software equipment required to engage with BrisbaneSDE
- are responsible for ensuring students meet the assessment requirements and timelines
- are required to provide explanation for absence from online lessons
- must have signed the Curriculum Risk Assessment Supervisors Safety Agreement
- accept supervision and responsibility for the conduct of any teacher directed curriculum activities
- must refrain from engaging directly in lessons or assemblies via chat, microphone or webcam, unless requested by the teacher.