STEPS TO ENROL YOUR CHILD IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

2026 Year Seven Information Evening

Our 2025 Year Seven information for families and students enrolled to attend BSE in 2026 will be held on Monday 5th May 2025.

Date: Monday 5th May 2025

Time: 6-7:30pm 

Location: Year 7 B Block Building ( near the Ellis

Street Carpark)

We will be providing information about the following;
• Academic and social expectations
• Details about our exciting Year 7 camp
• Uniform requirements and options
• Insight into the booklist and curriculum tools

• Transportation and bus routes for easy travel

This is also a great opportunity to ask questions, meet our dedicated staff, and understand the ins and outs of life at Bendigo South East College.

We’re excited to welcome you and share everything that’s in store for your child’s first year with us.

BSE Principal Tours

From Monday 5th May to Friday 9th May 2025 our Principal team will be hosting tours of Bendigo South East College.

BOOKINGS CAN BE MADE HERE > https://compasstix.com/e/a2blz63rvi

 

Moving from a government primary school to a government secondary school

If your child is seeking a place in Year 7 at a secondary school next year, you will need to:

1. Complete the Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack 2025-26. Your child’s primary school will give you a copy of the pack.

2. use Find my School to locate your local secondary school or preferred school, and read about School zones and Enrolling in school.

3. complete the application form and return it to your child’s primary school by Friday 9th May 2025.

Year 7 placement is decided by secondary schools using the Department’s Placement Policy. However, all communication about your child’s placement must be with the Year 6 Coordinator or Transition Coordinator at your child’s primary school until the placement is confirmed.

You will receive notification of your child’s Year 7 placement offer on Tuesday 1st July 2025.

All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 9th December 2025.

Moving from a non-government primary school or home schooling to a government secondary school

If your child is seeking a place in Year 7 at a secondary school next year, you will need to:

1. Download and complete the Year 6 to 7 Placement Information Pack 2025-26. The form is available at the bottom of this page.

2. use Find my School to locate your local secondary school or preferred school and read about School zones and Enrolling in school.

3. Provide proof of address, along with your application. (See Residential Address Check form at the bottom of this page)

4. Complete the application form and return it to Bendigo South East College by email: kim.polglase@education.vic.gov.au or directly to the BSE General Office.by Friday 9th May 2025.

You will receive notification of your child’s Year 7 placement in a government secondary school on Tuesday 1st July 2025.

All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 9th December 2025.


FORMS FOR 2026 ENROLMENTS 

1. Year Seven Information for Parents + Carers
2. Application for Year Seven in 2026

Special Programs

Athlete Development Program

Academy of Creative Arts

Bendigo South East Music Program