Enrolment
Pre Enrolment Enquiry
To qualify for Melton Specialist School your child must have an Intellectual Disability.
How to enrol your young person
Thank you for your interest in Melton Specialist School. Enrolments for next year are now being taken. Please contact the School Office for an information pack or to arrange an appointment.
Enrolling at Other Levels
Enrolments are taken throughout the year for all year levels (subject to availability). Please contact the school office for further information.
How to enrol your child
When enrolling your child, please supply the following documents:
- Completed School Enrolment Form (available from the School Office)
- Copy of the Birth Certificate or Passport
- Copy of the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register or School Age Entry Immunisation Certificate
- Transfer Certificate (if transferring from another school)
- Copy of Cognitive Assessment dated within the previous two years
- Copies of all other relevant Allied Health Assessments
- Copy of Passport with the Visa Entry details or evidence of Naturalisation or Citizenship if the child was born overseas
- Enrolling International Students For information on International Students, please see the Victorian Government website at https://www.study.vic.gov.au/
Prep Transition
The Pre-school Transition Sessions help prepare children for the move from pre-school to school. The program assists them in becoming familiar with the school environment and in developing a closer relationship with peers and the Prep teachers.
Our school offers transition sessions for prospective pre-schoolers and a range of parent information sessions where staff and school support agencies present relevant material to support parents in preparing their children for school. It is also an opportunity to meet other new families joining our school.
Outline of Prep Transition dates for 2021 Preps will be announced in late Term 3.
Year 7 Transition
As part of the transition from Year 6 to Year 7, students in government secondary schools participate in an orientation day. All government schools hold this orientation day on the same day.
At the orientation day, your child may:
- tour the school
- meet teachers and ask questions
- find out about the dress code
- learn what they will be doing in the Secondary Section
- meet other students.
For more information about Year 7 transition days, contact us on the number below.
During Year 6, your child’s school and our school may have increasing contact − sharing information and the Transition Statement prepared by the primary school, student and their family − and the Student Support Groups including representation from both schools may meet.
We will require information release forms to be signed and will need copies of any relevant reports to enable funding applications to be successfully completed.
School Life
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School Hours
School commences at 9:00am.
School concludes at 3:00pm.
Our school administration office is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
Late Arrival/Early Departure
If your son/daughter arrives at school after the commencement of the daily school program or leaves before the conclusion of the daily program it is necessary for the parent/caregiver to sign them in or out of the school via the Compass kiosk in the office administration reception area.
Transport
The students with Disabilities Transport Program (SDTP) provide transport assistance for eligible students attending our school. The program aims to assist families in transporting their student to school and is a contribution towards the additional cost’s families may incur. However, attendance at a specialist school does not automatically entitle a student to assistance or exclude parents/guardians from being primarily responsible for their child’s transport arrangements.
To be eligible for transport assistance under the SDTP a student must be eligible for the Program for students with a Disability (PSD) & reside in the Designated Transport Area (DTA) of our school.
There are different types of travel assistance available to parents/guardians of students attending our school. These may include a conveyance allowance; access to the travel education program; access to a mainstream school bus; access to a specialist school transport service or an alternative Department arranged transport solution.
If your child accesses the SDTP further discussions may be necessary in regards to availability, covering pick up and drop of points and times, and any behavioural or medical needs of the student while on the bus service.
Bus Transport
If your child will be absent from the bus, please phone the following number to report their absence:
School Uniform
Melton Specialist School has a ‘Dress Code’ policy and we ask that our community support this by ensuring their child is in school uniform every school day. Wearing our school uniform is important in establishing a strong sense of school identity and pride. The uniform details are listed below. There is an option of purchasing a ‘Class of Year’ tops for Grade 6 and Year 12 students at the beginning of each year. There are many different clothing options available to cater to the various seasonal needs and preferences of students.
SCHOOL UNIFORM IS COMPULSORY AT OUR SCHOOL
- In 2018 we are introducing uniform pieces that are embroidered with the school’s logo. There is a 12 month transition period for all families to change over to the new school uniform. Students are expected to be in the new full school uniform at the beginning of 2019.
- All of our uniform pieces are available to be purchased directly from the school uniform shop in early 2018 and some of the generic pieces can be purchased from local department stores.
- Please ensure that all student clothing and personal possessions are clearly marked.
Primary School Students
| WINTER & SUMMERBOYS | WINTER & SUMMERGIRLS |
| NAVY BLUE SHORTS | NAVY BLUE, SKY BLUE AND WHITE DRESS |
| NAVY BLUE TRACKSUIT PANTS | NAVY BLUE CHECKEDTUNIC |
| NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO SHORT SLEEVE POLO TOP LONG SLEEVE POLO TOP | NAVY BLUE SHORTS OR SKORT |
| NAVY BLUE TRACKSUIT PANTS | |
| NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO WINDCHEATER OR BOMBER JACKET | NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO SHORT SLEEVE POLO TOP |
| SOCKS – WHITE OR NAVY | NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO LONG SLEEVE POLO TOP |
| STRONG SENSIBLE SHOES | NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO WINDCHEATER OR BOMBER JACKET |
| NAVY BLUE SUN HAT | SOCKS – WHITE OR NAVY TIGHTS |
| STRONG SENSIBLE SHOES | |
| NAVY BLUE SUN HAT | |
| NAVY BLUE HAIR ACCESSORIES |
Secondary Students
| WINTER & SUMMERBOYS | WINTER & SUMMERGIRLS |
| NAVY BLUE SPORTS SHORTS OR TAILORED SHORTS | NAVY BLUE, SKY BLUE AND WHITE DRESS |
| NAVY BLUE TRACKSUIT PANTS OR TAILORED PANTS | NAVY BLUE WINTER SKIRT |
| NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO SHORT SLEEVE POLO TOP OR LONG SLEEVE POLO TOP | NAVY BLUE SPORTS SHORTS, TAILORED SHORTS OR SKORT |
| SKY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO SHORT SLEEVE SCHOOL SHIRT OR LONG SLEEVE SCHOOL SHIRT | NAVY BLUE TRACKSUIT PANTS OR TAILORED PANTS |
| NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO BOMBER JACKET OR RUGBY TOP | NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO SHORT SLEEVE POLO TOP OR LONG SLEEVE POLO TOP |
| SOCKS – WHITE OR NAVY | SKY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO SHORT SLEEVE SCHOOL SHIRT OR LONG SLEEVE SCHOOL SHIRT |
| STRONG SENSIBLE SHOES | NAVY BLUE SCHOOL LOGO BOMBER JACKET OR RUGBY TOP |
| NAVY BLUE SUN HAT | SOCKS – WHITE OR NAVYNAVY TIGHTS |
| STRONG SENSIBLE SHOES | |
| NAVY BLUE SUN HAT | |
| NAVY BLUE HAIR ACCESSORIES |
Eligibility requirements for CSEF can be found at www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Communication Diary
Each student is issued a Communication Diary at the beginning of the school year. Parents/Caregivers are encouraged to communicate with classroom staff to provide feedback and important information via the diary as necessary. Staff will utilise the diary to inform you of your child’s progress and also to send home permission forms and information from the school.