Parent Information Night takes place toward the end of the year prior to student’s year of commencement. This evening serves as a welcome to parents of new Year 7 students. It is an informative evening with key Como Secondary College Staff. All enrolled families will receive details and instructions on how to RSVP.
In November of the students’ final year of Primary School students who are ENROLLED in Year 7 are invited to a day of orientation where they see the school grounds and meet their peers. All enrolled families receive details via email in Term 4.
In January families of students enrolled in Year 7 are invited to a self-guided tour to become familiar with the school grounds together. This is a good opportunity for students to practice their travel to school routine. All enrolled families receive details via email in Term 4.
On Day 1 students should come prepared with basic stationery and a healthy lunch and snacks. Students will receive their timetables, school diary, and other instructions about how to prepare for each of their classes.
The beginning of a new school year can be a challenge when deciding what to pack for the first day.
We recommend that students bring only the basic essentials, including:
Students are to assemble in the Year 7 Quad.
A Welcome Bell will sound and students will move toward the gymnasium for a full school assembly in the Gymnasium.
At the conclusion of the assembly students will begin classes as per their timetable which they will receive during the assembly. Senior students and staff will be on hand to direct.
Once students have their timetable, it will be easier from Day 2 to include the books or sports uniforms required for each day’s classes (please ensure all items are clearly named). Students are encouraged to pack their bag in the evening ready for the following school day.
Our transition staff coordinate multiple days of orientation activities to help new Year 7 students settle in during the first week of Term 1. During this week, students will receive their timetables, school diary, and other instructions about how to prepare for each of their classes.
On Day 1 students should come prepared with basic stationery and healthy food. Across multiple days of orientation in Week 1, students will receive their timetables, school diary, and other instruction on how to prepare for each of their classes for the rest of the Year.
Resource lists are available online, see Information For Parents Please only purchase resources for the subjects that your child is enrolled in, as shown on your Contributions and Charges Statement (received late November).
Enrolled families will be sent their Contributions and Charges Statement in late November, before Term 1 commences the following year. This will display a summary of your child’s enrolled subjects for the year. Please cross reference with the Resource Lists for the student year group.
Uniforms are available to purchase new and second hand. Read more about where to purchase. Students will need to be responsible for packing and bringing their Sports Uniform for PE and other Physical Recreation Classes.
The student diary (received in Week 1) includes a copy of the Como SC School Map.
How can students prepare themselves?
Students can focus on the skills below, these will help with transition to a high school environment:
To help your child transition to high school, we suggest:
We understand that situations occur.
Should your child be unable to attend school please:
Please state your student’s full name, year group, parent/guardian name, date and reason for absence.
If your child is late to school, or needs to leave early, they must bring a note from their parent or legal guardian and come through The Hub to sign in or out.
If parents have concerns relating to their child’s pastoral care, including social and emotional wellbeing, any family situation, learning difficulty or mental health they are encouraged to make contact with Student Services. For urgent matters phone during school hours 9365 2000.
