If you would like to arrange a tour of our beautiful school, please email Chidlow.PS@education.wa.edu.au or call our friendly administration team on 9573 7200. Alternatively, you can download an enrolment form in the above box. Ensure to get your application in early as places are limited.
HOW TO ENROL AT CHIDLOW PRIMARY SCHOOL
Chidlow Primary School is primarily a local-intake school and accepts applications from within designated boundaries. Applications from out-side the catchment area may be accepted if there is a vacancy available in the required year level.
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Enrolment is a two-step process: an Application to Enrol Form followed by the formal Enrolment forms.
Applications for enrolments for the following school year should be submitted before the end of term 2 the preceding year. An enrolment application is required for all students entering Kindergarten and Pre-primary (including students already at the school). When lodging an Application to Enrol Form the following documentation is required:
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Copies of your child’s FULL birth certificate
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Most up to date – Australian Immunisation Register (ACIR) immunisation statement
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Proof of address (preferably a copy of your Shire Rates and a utility account showing your current address details)
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Completed application form(s) should be returned to:450 Lilydale Road – Chidlow WA 6556 Or hand delivered to the above address. For further details regarding the enrolment process in Western Australia schools, please refer to the following link: DoE – Our Policies – Enrolment
The local-intake area for Chidlow Primary School includes the following bus routes – Mayo Road, Ash Road/El Caballo ad Rolling Green/Lilydale. Approval to travel as a complimentary passenger on any of these buses does not entitle a child to attend Chidlow Primary School. Application for the bus service can be done at www.schoolbuses.wa.gov.au
Contributions and Charges 2025
In accordance with the Department of Education Contributions, Charges and Fees policy September 2001, schools can request up to a maximum contribution of $60 for years K –6. A contribution is voluntary and the funds are used towards the cost of materials, services and facilities used by students in the educational programme.
Money collected will be used to supplement school expenditure in the curriculum Learning Areas. While the Contributions are voluntary the quality of our teaching and learning program will be maximised when each family makes its contribution to the cost of supplementing funding gained from other sources, including the State and Commonwealth governments. It is therefore vital for the school to receive your family’s Contributions. Your Contribution will be used to supplement school funding for the purchase of resources needed in the provision of the learning program activities.
Contributions collected by this school contribute to:
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Photocopying for all Learning Areas
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Classroom resources and consumables eg paper, files, reading books
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Science, English, Maths and Art equipment
CHARGES: Extra Cost Options
The school charges outlined below provide an indication of the maximum charges for optional activities during the 2024 school year. The activities have been identified by the school as supporting and enhancing the teaching and learning program. Where students elect to participate in optional activities costs will apply and payment is required prior to participation.
Payment Options:
The school will accept payment for Contributions and Charges by cash or EFTPOS. Alternatively direct debit payments can be made to the Commonwealth Bank BSB 066 115 Account No 10533053. Please include your child’s surname as the reference.
Parents may consider a progressive payment option where Contributions and Charges can be paid off. Please contact the Administration Office to take advantage of this option.
P&C Voluntary Contribution:
Each year the P & C endeavour to provide the school with education resources that further support the work of the school. These funds directly benefit the students. Each family is asked to donate a small amount of $5.00 per student.
Change of Details:
It is important for us to have up to date contact information in our computer system for emergencies and general parent communication. Please complete this form if your phone number, address or email details have changed.
Refunds:
Parents may be entitled to a refund of any unused portion of the contributions and charges they have paid if their child transfers to another school prior to the end of the year. Alternatively, the remaining funds can be transferred to the new school. These refunds will be arranged upon your request and the refund will be based on a rate as approved by School Council.
How To Pay for Excursions/Incursions
