San Damiano College is a Catholic, co-educational secondary college in the Franciscan tradition and is a proud member of the south east Queensland network of Catholic schools.
The college is part of the Church’s mission to educate and support the faith of its members.
Through an equitable and just enrolment process, the college is open and accessible to all families who seek to share and support its Gospel values. We extend particular assistance to students at the margins of society. The college implements the Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) Enrolment Application Support Process for students requiring educational adjustments.
Our criteria - in order of priority - is applied when enrolling students
- Baptised Catholic from a Catholic school
- Sibling of a currently enrolled student
- Baptised Catholic from a non-Catholic school
- Students from other faith traditions whose families demonstrate that they share the expressed values of the school and who are willing to support and contribute to the school’s vision and ethos.
Enrolment Process
Step 1:
You will receive an email from the College within 48 hours, acknowledging receipt of application. If applying for enrolment of more than one student, when the form is completed an option will be available to submit another enrolment for each additional student.
Step 2:
Forward the following documents to the College Office:
• Birth Certificate
• Baptismal Certificate (if baptised)
• Last 2 semester school reports and NAPLAN report (as applicable)
• Any medical or specialist learning reports
If noted in your application:
• Legal Documentation
• Medical Action Plan
• Student Specialist Assessments
• Passport and Visa
• Australian Citizenship (if born overseas)
Documentation may be submitted via:
Post: Attn: Enrolments, San Damiano College, 980 – 1040 Yarrabilba Drive, Yarrabilba QLD 4207
In person: San Damiano College, 980 – 1040 Yarrabilba Drive, Yarrabilba QLD 4207
Step 3:
Once we have received all documentation, on the condition there are vacancies, you and your child will be invited to attend an Enrolment Interview with the Principal, Peter Edwards.
Applications are not finalised until all necessary documentation has been received. It is important that your child attend this interview. Applications are processed in accordance with our Enrolment Policy.
Step 4:
Acceptance of Enrolment letters will be sent to successful parents along with a Confirmation of Enrolment.
Should you have any queries about the enrolment process or the status of your application, please contact the College on
07 5670 7000 or email:
enrolyarrabilba@bne.catholic.edu.au
Applications may be lodged up to 2 years prior to the year of enrolment.
We hope to welcome you to our wonderful community!
Fees
All families have the opportunity to seek a Catholic education for their child. Financial aid is available from all BCE schools, including San Damiano College. Fee remissions, family discounts and other options are available.
No child will be refused enrolment because of a family’s genuine inability to pay fees.
Please click here to view the latest fee schedule.
Responsibilities
In accepting an offer of enrolment, families and students will:
- share in the expressed values of the college
- contribute positively and actively to enhance the spiritual life of the college
- commit to and support the Guidelines for the Religious Life of the School
- participate in and contribute to the achievement of the college’s mission
- abide by college rules
- pay fees and charges in a timely manner.
Supporting policies
The college’s enrolment process complies with the following (BCE) policies:
- Enrolment of Students
- Students with Disabilities
- Financial Accessibility of Catholic Schools
- Students who are at the Margins of Society and/or Out of Home.