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What you need for enrolment
All parents who want to support the religious principles and practices of the Catholic faith are welcome to apply to enrol their children at Mater Dei Catholic Primary School.
- Birth and Baptismal certificate (If you are of Catholic background)
- Medicare immunisation certificate
- Previous school reports
- Driver's licence and proof of residence
- Medical reports if your child has a medical condition
- Custody arrangements or court orders if applicable
What we can offer your child
Spiritual Development
In partnership with Father Grace, and the Sacred Heart Parish, we work to provide a community that reflects Catholic beliefs and values. These opportunities connect our hearts and inspire us to serve the wider community. Our Sacramental program is deeply embedded in parish life and supported by our school staff. We strengthen our Catholic community through vibrant community days, joyous processions, and fundraising initiatives.
Wellbeing Programs
We use a whole-school approach to ensure a supportive environment where students thrive. Our wellbeing program integrates faith, social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and positive behaviors for learning. Our dedicated wellbeing team collaborates closely with providers, including Centacare and Royal Far West, to offer comprehensive support for all of our community members.
Teaching and Learning
At Mater Dei, we equip students with the skills to become adaptable, lifelong learners and valued contributors in a changing world. Our transformative learning approach drives success across the NSW curriculum. Our point of difference lies in our expert staff, a blend of experienced local and international educators, many of whom are specialist teachers and have served as consultants trained through the diocese.
Resources and Facilities
This year, we’ve transformed our learning spaces into K-6 flexible environments that are adaptable and future-focused, ensuring every student thrives. As one of the 29 Wagga Wagga Diocesan schools, we’re exceptionally well-resourced and strategically designed across beautiful, tree-lined grounds. Our facilities include a gym/hall, library, Stage 3 space, and custom-built areas such as a canteen, visual arts centre, and drama and music rooms. Our outdoor amenities feature multiple ovals, courts, play equipment, cubby houses, sporting fields, veggie gardens, and more.
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Enrolment Process
Parents who are willing to support the religious principles and practices of the Catholic faith are eligible to apply to enrol their children at Mater Dei Catholic Primary School.
The Wagga Wagga Diocese is divided into parishes in an effort to meet the needs and rights of all Catholic families. When a person is baptised, they have certain rights to the Sacraments of the Church – but, they also need to participate in their parish to be part of that community into which they were baptised. Schools, like parishes, have an area zoned to them, to give all children of active Catholic families an opportunity for a Catholic education.
Schools are designed to meet the needs of the people of that particular parish. To that end, at this school, when applications exceed the number of available places, enrolment priority will be given to those applicants who fulfil the following criteria, working downwards from a-h.
- Siblings of existing students, provided they meet readiness and age requirements.
- Catholic children whose family are active parishioners and whose family support Sacred Heart Kooringal. Parish, and reside within the Mater Dei Catholic Primary School residential zone.
- Catholic children outside Sacred Heart Parish but whose family are active parishioners of Sacred Heart Kooringal Parish, will be considered for placement at either Sacred Heart or Mater Dei Primary schools. An application should also be made at the parish school you are residentially zoned to.
- Catholic children, who reside in the Mater Dei Catholic Primary School residential zone and meet readiness requirements. e. Catholic children who live in the Sacred Heart Kooringal Parish, but outside the Mater Dei zone.
An application should also be made at Sacred Heart School. - Catholic children from other parishes. An application should also be made at your Parish School.
- Children of other faiths, who reside within Mater Dei residential zone.
An application should also be made at your local primary school. - Children of other faiths, who reside outside the Mater Dei residential zone.
An application should also be made at your local primary school.
PLEASE NOTE
In final determinations, age and readiness of applicants will be taken into account (oldest applicants are given preference in Kindergarten enrolments). In extenuating circumstances, other applicants may be considered at the discretion of the Principals and the Parish Priest. In the event that applications for enrolment far exceed available places, interviews may only be offered to Parish Catholic families in the first instance. Baptismal, Birth and Immunisation certificates must accompany your application for enrolment. Identification and proof of residential address must also be provided when you lodge your application for enrolment e.g. parent’s drivers licences, phone bill, electricity or gas bill. Depending on the number of enrolment applications received, children who turn five years of age after 1st of February, may not be considered for enrolment before the first term of the following year. For grades other than Kindergarten, you are welcome to contact us to make an enquiry regarding the possibility of enrolment.
Please note – your application can be further supported by obtaining a reference from the parish priest at the parish where you attend Mass. Your application must be returned with ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (as outlined in the accompanying enrolment checklist).
ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS FOR UPPER GRADES
For grades including Kindergarten, you are welcome to contact us to make an enquiry
Please make contact by telephoning 0269262060 or by email mdp-enrolment@ww.catholic.edu.au to discuss the possibility of enrolment.
Please include in your application:
* Baptismal certificate
* Birth certificate
* Medicare Immunisation certificate
* Previous school report & Naplan (if applicable)
* Copies of parents driver’s licence
* Proof of residence (if different to drivers licence)
* Passports, visa and citizenship papers (where applicable),
* Medical reports if your child has a medical condition that we should be aware of
* Custody arrangements/court orders if applicable.
