What would you like to know?
FAQ FOR NEW FAMILIES
The school's Family Information Book can be downloaded from the Future Students section of our website. It contains lots of information, from the school's approach to learning and its policies to how to prepare for your child's first day at school.
Many of the questions we are asked are about the enrolment process.
How many Preps does Spensley Street enrol each year?
We enrol around fifty students at each year level. The exact number of Preps depends on the number of places available in the Prep to Year 2 classes.
What is the school's zone?
Spensley Street sits within the area bordered by the Merri Creek, Hoddle Street, Westgarth Street and the Eastern Freeway. The "zone" means residential addresses that are closer to Spensley Street than any other school. This includes most Clifton Hill addresses and a small area in Northcote.
Are there places for students who live outside the zone?
This is a difficult question to answer as it depends on the number of local children and siblings who enrol. Most years there are some additional places and these are offered to families in order of proximity to the school.
When should we enrol our child and does the school have a waiting list?
We take enrolment requests only the year before the child is due to start school. We don't keep a waiting list. Our tours take place in Term 2 (April - June) each year. At the tour appointment, families are given an enrolment package. The school offers places at the end of the enrolment period (July) according to education department criteria - locals, siblings and then distance from the school.
Why don't you have an enrolment form on your school website?
It's important to us that families come to look at the school before they enrol. We are very proud of what we do at Spensley Street and we want new families to see the school in action. We want you to meet our students too! Our senior students love to take visitors on a tour and answer their questions.
Can children come on the tour?
Children are very welcome to come with you on the tour.
What happens on a school visit?
School visits are arranged by appointment, usually on a Tuesday or Thursday morning. Several families visit at the same time. After a brief introductory chat with the Principal, Anne Nelson, families are shown around the school by Year 6 students. The students are very happy to answer your questions and tell you about their experiences. Tours generally take 30 minutes and are followed by a discussion with the Principal. There is plenty of time to ask questions and to learn about the school.
What about enrolment for older students?
The school sometimes has places for students from Years 1 to 6. Call the school office to make an enquiry.
