Camberwell High School

Camberwell High School has a strong demand for enrolment places at all levels.

INTRODUCTION

PRIORITIES

MAP OF LOCAL AREA DESIGNATED FOR CAMBERWELL HIGH SCHOOL

PROCESS FOR YEAR 7 (for students currently in Year 6)

PROCESS FOR YEARS 8-12

SENIOR SCHOOL

VET PROGRAMS

SCHOOL TOURS AND OPEN DAY

CONTACTS FOR ENROLMENTS

SCHOOL UNIFORM

 

Forms and Documents

Enrolment Form for Camberwell High School

Application for Year 7 Out of Zone

Junior School handbook

Year 9 handbook

Year 10 handbook 

VCE Parent handbook

Senior School handbook 

2010 List of VET Subjects Available to CHS Students

2009 VE&T Dates August 09

 

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INTRODUCTION

Camberwell High School has an enrolment ceiling of 1200 students. There is strong demand for places at all levels and in recent years there have been over 290 applicants for 200 places at Year 7. The majority of students live in the area around the school. Year 7 applications are handled through the Primary schools whereas students applying for other levels can apply directly through the school. For some years now there have been more applicants than places available.

ENROLMENT PRIORITIES

The Regional Office has determined the following priorities for all schools to follow:

1. Students for whom Camberwell High School is the designated neighbourhood school for their permanent residential address. Please refer to the Official Neighbourhood map Permanent residential address means living with the student's family within the designated neighbourhood zone and does not include staying with a relative or friend.
2. Students who currently have an older sibling who resides at the same address attending the school
3. Students in order of closeness of their home to the school, subject to available places. In recent years approximately fifty per cent of students enrolled into Year 7 reside outside the Official Neighbourhood.
4. Students seeking enrolment on specific curriculum grounds (documentation required).

Please note that enrolment in Years 8-12 is restricted by the numbers of students who leave the school at the various levels and is often restricted to students whose permanent residential address in within our Official Neighbourhood. In these cases evidence of residence will be required

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MAP OF LOCAL AREA DESIGNATED FOR CAMBERWELL HIGH SCHOOL

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YEAR 7

The application process to enrol in Year 7 is initially handled by the Primary while the student is in Year 6. It is not possible to apply before June in Year 6 or directly to the High School. However families residing overseas at the time of application should contact the High School directly. The process for local residents is as follows:

1. Applications forms for Year 7 are distributed to students in Year 6 by their Primary Schools in early May.
2. Applications are returned to the Primary School in mid June.
3. The Primary Schools informs the secondary schools of applicants.
4. Secondary school notifies Primary School of successful applicants (N.B. There are several rounds of steps 3 and 4 as the Primary School works down the preference listed specified on the application form by parents until all students have a place.
5. Primary Schools notify parents of the school that has offered a place for their child, normally in early September.
6. As demand for places generally exceeds places available Camberwell High School invites applicants for our waiting list as often additional places become available during Term 4.

Please note that neither the primary school nor the secondary school is able to disclose placements prior to the notification from the primary school in early September. The school allocates places for Year 7 according to the enrolment priorities listed below.

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OTHER YEAR LEVELS

Generally only a few places become available for Years 8-12. However applicant are encouraged to obtain an Application for enrolment form via this link or by contacting the school directly. Applications should include a copy of the students' current school report. Applications for enrolment for the current year are handled at the time of application. Applicants for following year will be considered during Term 4 (mid November-mid December). All applications are subject to the enrolment priorities below.

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SENIOR SCHOOL

The Senior School places more emphasis on vocational and academic needs.

Year 10 handbook 

VCE Parent handbook

Senior School handbook 

Study Scores, Scaling and The Enter

Homework at Year 12

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VET PROGRAMS

2010 VET PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT CHS

Students going into Year 11 at Camberwell High in 2010 can do a VET [Vocational Education Training]  subject as part of VCE.

Students doing VCAL MUST do a VET subject.

The VET Handbook for 2010 is available on the IMVC [Inner Melbourne VET Cluster] website

 http://www.imvc.com.au/

Click the Youth tab at the bottom then click VE&T programs.

Click here to download details of VET programs on offer for 2010

Please note:

1. VET subjects are at other locations [not at CHS].

2. All VET subjects have a cost students must pay. Some require special uniforms eg Hospitality - Chef's uniform.

3. If you are planning on doing a VET subject in 2010 please see Ms Hamilton to discuss this.

4. All Unit 1 & 2 VET subjects have compulsory Orientation Nights - failure to attend these will result in withdrawal of VET enrolments. These nights provide details about the VET courses, special requirements [eg uniforms etc]. Details of these nights are in the back section of the VET Handbook.

5. In the IMVC Handbook there are courses listed for the Mullum Cluster - these are NOT available to CHS students. At the bottom of each VET subject description it will explain to which cluster this subject is allocated.

6. Enrolments for VET Subjects are done online. These enrolments have opened and I recommend you complete your enrolment ASAP as enrolments DO close. Please do NOT enrol for a VET subject unless you have spoken to Ms Hamilton about it.

YOU MUST ALSO COMPLETE THE HARD COPY ENROLMENT FOR IN THE VET HANDBOOK [towards the back of the book] and give it to Ms Hamilton

Any queries please see Ms Hamilton

VET/VCAL Coordinator

2010 List of VET Subjects Available to CHS Students

2009 VE&T Dates August 09

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SCHOOL TOURS AND OPEN DAY

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CONTACTS FOR ENROLMENT

Enrolments are the responsibility of the Heads of each Sub-school:

Contact

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SCHOOL UNIFORM

BOYS' UNIFORM ITEMS

Long, college grey trousers (to be worn with grey ankle socks - worn to above the ankle)

Shorts, college grey (to be worn with crew socks)

White shirt: 

Summer:

Short sleeved, short with straight hem (may be worn over shorts). 

Winter:

Long sleeved (must be tucked into long trousers).   

GIRLS' UNIFORM ITEMS

Summer:

Dress green, black & white checkSocks white – knee high or anklet 

Winter:

Skirt permanently pressed plaid poly/wool with boxed pleats

Blouse white pointed collar, long sleeve

Long pants black, tailored leg, cuff-less, internal waistband adjustment, two pleats (absolutely school approved design only)

Tights/Socks black

Scarf, gloves dark green/black  

ITEMS COMMON TO BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS

Green School jumper

School waterproof jacket

Shoes black leather college shoes

Cap dark green baseball cap with school logo

Bag green school back-pack or carry bag with CHS logo

School Badge*

School tie*

Blazer *

* Girls/Boys blazers, ties and badges – optional but highly recommended.  

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Boys/Girls Top red polo style, logo

Boys/Girls Shorts green taslon fabric

Boys/Girls P.E. Pants dark green fleecy fabric

Boys/Girls Rugby Top red, green and white stripe

Sports Hat dark green school sun-safe hat

CHS Sports Socks  

NOTES

1.  Two school dresses are needed. Length to conform to school requirements.
2. At least two shirts are needed for boys.
3. Girls with long hair are required to tie it back for physical education, sports activities and some technology areas.
4. Hair styles must be neat and suitable for school. If girls wish to wear ribbons or headbands, they must be school colours of red or dark green.
5. Stockings or tights may not be worn with PE uniform.
6. All students are expected to be in full uniform AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING TRAVELLING TO AND FROM SCHOOL.
7. All items of school uniform must be clearly and indelibly marked with the student's full name.
8. The only items of jewellery allowed are a watch and sleepers or studs (in ears only). Make-up and/or nail polish are unsuitable for school and are not to be worn.
9. The change to Winter uniform is usually at the end of April and to Summer uniform in mid October.
10. The wearing of a hat, outdoors only, is encouraged in sunny weather.
11. Any additional garment worn under a shirt must be plain, white and not visible i.e. t-shirts which can be seen through shirts and at the neck are not permitted.
12. Boys are required to wear ties for formal school occasions.
13. Sneakers are to be worn with Sports uniform only. A note is required if school shoes cannot be worn for some reason.  

UNIFORM SHOP

Our uniform shop is located between the front doors of the school and the Canteen and is open every Thursday throughout the school year from 8:30 – 9:30 am, 12:30 – 1:30pm and 3:00 to 4:30 pm. The full uniform range is available along with second-hand items. The Manager of the Uniform Shop can be contacted on Thursdays on 9836 0555. All profit from the shop goes back to the School. 

OUT OF UNIFORM

If your son/daughter is unable to wear the correct school uniform for any reason, a note from parents/guardians should be provided. Students should obtain a UNIFORM PASS from their Pastoral Team Leader before Roll Call in the morning. If your Pastoral Team Leader is absent, or not available for any other reason, a UNIFORM PASS may be obtained from the Assistant Principals. Consistent refusal to comply with uniform policy may result in disciplinary action.

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