The purpose of a CARE school is to re-engage young people between 13 and 20 years in education and training. The Port School student body is made up of students who, for various reasons, have not been able to achieve success in mainstream school settings.
Information regarding enrolling at Port School can be found on this website. Information may also be obtained by calling the School Business Manager on 9335 6323 or sending an email to admin@portschool.wa.edu.au.
As Port is a small school, places are limited and there may be a waiting period before a position becomes available. Port School does not accept direct enrolments into the Outreach Program. The submission of an Expression of Interest (EoI) does not guarantee a place at the School.
- Check the school’s website to see if we are accepting EoI’s at that time or call the School Business Manager on 9335 6323 for a confidential chat.
- If your student meets the criteria to apply for an enrolment, and the School is accepting EoI’s, you may be forwarded a form to complete. The School reserves the right to close or restrict its waitlist at any time.
- All Expressions of Interest will be reviewed and triaged taking multiple factors into consideration. Places are not offered on a first-come first served basis.
- Parents/guardians will be contacted if the School is able to offer an initial interview to discuss the application. Typically, three separate phone calls on three different days will be made. If the parent/guardian is not contactable and does not respond to the School within five working days, the applicant may be removed from the waitlist.
- Please note that the acceptance of an EoI does not create a legal obligation upon the School to make a place available, to offer an enrolment or to offer a place in a particular order in which EoI’s have been received. Places in all programs are limited and the School is unable to guarantee an enrolment.
- An initial interview may be arranged with Principal, Head of Middle School and/or Head of Student Support Services. At this interview, the suitability of Port in respect to the student’s needs will be assessed. Information discussed at this meeting may later be used to create an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for the student.
- If Port is felt to be suitable, the parent/guardian and student may be invited to attend a second meeting.
The following documentation should be brought to the second meeting in order to complete the enrolment formalities. Failure to supply these documents may result in an enrolment being delayed or not proceeding.
- Birth Certificate.
- Proof of Australian Citizenship (Citizenship Certificate or Passport, if applicable).
- Medicare Card.
- Healthcare or Concession Card (if applicable).
- A current Immunisation History Statement (issued by the Australian Immunisation Register) no older than 3-months.
- An up-to-date medical action/management plan for anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes and/or epilepsy, issued and signed by a medical practitioner (if applicable).
- Previous NAPLAN results (if applicable).
- Previous semester school reports.
- Any specialist educational and medical reports or assessments (if applicable).
- Copies of Residency Orders, Parent Responsibility Orders, Contact Orders, Parenting Plans or Court Orders (eg: VRO).
- Any documentation that may be required to determine the residency status or visa subclass of the parent or the child.
- Students and parents may be required to attend an orientation/presentation prior to commencing. Students may also be required to attend a maximum 2-day induction program, which may take place both on and off-campus and may be held in the school holidays. Completion of the induction is essential in order to proceed with the enrolment.
- Following an initial probation period of 10 days during which the student attends for half-days only, attendance and engagement will be reviewed. Probation may be extended or if appropriate, the student will transition to a full-time enrolment.
The Port School Enrolment and Attendance Policy along with other relevant policies can be found on this website. Copies may also be requested from the school office by calling (08) 9335 6323.