Enrolling at our School

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Enrolment Process - IN CATCHMENT APPLICATIONS

The following process needs to be completed prior to an enrolment interview.  Applications for enrolment for 2025 must be lodged by ​

FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2024.

1.  COMPLETE ENROLMENT APPLICATION Download, complete and save the form​ for the year you wish to enrol: 2024 ENROLMENTS 2024 Enrolment Letter to Guardians.pdf ​Steps for Enrolments.pdf 2024 Application to Enrol - For Families to Complete.pdf ​2024 Enrolment Information Guide.pdf 2025 ENROLMENTS ​2025 Enrolment Letter to Guardians.pdf Steps for Enrolments.pdf 2025 Application to Enrol.pdf 2025 Enrolment Information Guide.pdf ​ The Out of Catchment Exemption Application Form is contained in the above listed enrolment applications.   Please note that there is a $30 Out of Catchment Application Fee that is non-refundable and does not guarantee an enrolment.  Applications received for Out of Catchment consideration are placed on a waiting list by order of lodgement. Enrolment Application Packs are also available for collection at Administration.
2.  SUBMIT ENROLMENT APPLICATION Email the completed form together with all requested documentation outlined in the checklist on Page 2 of the Application Form  to enrolments@ipswichshs.eq.edu.au.  Only fully completed applications attaching all required attachments  as per the checklist will be accepted for processing. The Enrolment Application and attachments should be saved as pdf's.  We are unable to access links to documents (ie via Google Drive, Onenote etc). Enrolment applications may also be lodged at Administration betwen 9.30am and 3.15pm  Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays and school holidays). Student Resource fees for 2024 and 2025 are $350 for Years 7,8 & 9 and $250 for Years 10, 11 & 12.  To confirm your enrolment, finance will be accepting either the yearly fee of $350 or $250 or First Term Fee of $100 .  You will also have the opportunity to sign up for a payment plan and/or centrepay deduction, if required, to pay any balance remaining after payment of $100.  Your QKR receipt is required to be attached with your lodgement of your application. Please note that if your student elects to participate in a subject that attracts a specialist subject fee, payment of the $100 first term instalment must be paid prior to the payment of the specialist subject fee.  More detailed information regarding our school fees can also be found at Student Fees and Charges policy.pdf Payments can be made via: QKR App - an information sheet can be found here​​: QKR information guide Our Finance Office Please contact finance on 3813 4462 or finance@ipswichshs.eq.edu.au​  if you have any queries regarding our fees.​ ​ ​
3. QPARENT REGISTRATION AND CONSENTS Once we received your Enrolment Application and documentation as per Step 2 above, we will email a unique code to register for QParents.  QParents is a user friendly portal that provides parents and guardians secure online access to information about their child's schooling (timetable, school reports, invoices and payment history etc).  It will also allow you to update your contact details via the app and also provide excursion consents from your computer, phone or tablet.  A factsheet about QParents can be found here: QParents Factsheet Initial registration will need to be completed on a computer using Chrome or Edge web browsers.  The process to register is set out in the QParents Registration Process​.  To complete the registration you will need: The invite from our school with the unique code; Your students EQID  - this can be found on their last issued school report, Student ID or their timetable. Your 100 points of Identification. - details of what you can use are set out in the in Qparents fact sheet.​ After your account is registered, you will be able to download the QParent app onto your phone or tablet for easier access. Once you have completed your QParent registration, we will review your registration and approve your account.  Then we will ask you to complete further consents and agreements required by Education Queensland. Once these additional consents and agreements are completed via QParents our Enrolments Team will invite you to an enrolment interview.  Students enrolling into Year 7 2025  will be invited to attend a group enrolment session.  It is mandatory for an enrolling student to attend  an enrolment interview or enrolment session with a parent or guardian to finalise the enrolment process.

What to bring to enrolment interview

1. The enrolling student
   
2. Parent or Legal Guardian
   

If you have any further enquiries regarding student enrolment, please contact enrolments on 07 3813 4461

More Information

The Information Guides listed above contain all other important information including:

• Key contact number and details
• Important Dates
• Bell Times
• Phones Away Information Sheet
• Student Resource Scheme Agreement  ("SRS") and supplementary information - copy provided for information purposes and the SRS agreement is completed in QParents.
  
• QKR Information Sheet
  
• Finance Payment Options
• Uniform & Dress Code Policy
  
• Uniform Price List - Current as at 19.02.2024 - subject to change - prices forecast to increase as at 01.07.2024.
  
• Stationary Requirements (suggested)
• Code of School Behaviour
• Responsible Behaviour Plan
• Parent Communication and Student Message Policy
  
• Early Departure Policy
• Attendance Matters Fact Sheet
• Bus Telephone Numbers
• Homestay Family 
• Canteen Help Request Form
• P&C Donations