Year 7

Selecting a High School for your child In preparation for your decision, it is suggested that you make time to visit the secondary schools that interest you and attend their Information/Open Night. School Tours At Lilydale High School tours are conducted during normal school hours starting at 9.00 am, from the School Office. BOOK A TOUR HERE Lilydale High School – Grade 6 Information Evening

• Thursday 20 March 2025
• 6.30 pm
• School Hall

As of 2023, Lilydale High School has capacity limits on Year 7 enrolments.

Grade 6 Transition Timeline 2025

Thursday, March 20 Lilydale High School Open Night This is an opportunity to meet members of the school community and to find out about our community and programs. By Thursday, April 24 Primary Schools distribute the Year 6 to 7 placement information pack (application for enrolment Year 7 form) to parents of all Year 6 children. Friday, May 9 Parents return the Application for Year 7 Placement to their child’s primary school. Tuesday, July 1 Primary schools notify parents of the results of their placement applications. Wednesday, July 2 Lilydale High School welcomes families who have been offered a place in Year 7 for 2026. Enrolment packages will be emailed to families from this date. Appeals Process: Friday, July 25 Closing date for parents/carers to lodge a written appeal to their preferred high school. Tuesday, August 5 Lilydale High School will notify parents/carers of the outcome of their appeal. If you would like more information on appeals, please contact the school 9735 5644. Tuesday – Thursday, August 12 – 14 Grade 5 Activities and Production Day Friday, 29 August Enrolment forms (bus application, language form, etc.) to be returned directly to Lilydale High School via email or in person. DO NOT return to your child’s Primary School. Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEALP): Students who have been offered and accepted an enrolment place at Lilydale High School may apply to be part of the SEAL program.  Applications can be made through the Lilydale High School website, and students are required to attend a testing day and an interview. Dates for SEALP: – please check our website for more information

• SEALP Applications open online – Thursday, 21 August SEALP Applications close online – Thursday, 28 August
• SEALP Testing Day- Tuesday, 2 September
• SEALP Interviews – TBA (late September – October)

Thursday, October 23 Year 7 2026 Virtual Parent Information Session (via Webex). Thursday, October 30 Pre-orientation Day (Invitation Only) Orientation morning for students who are the only student (or only a few students) from their primary school and for students in the Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program. (These students will also attend the Statewide Orientation Day on Tuesday, December 9). TBC, Mid November Yarra Valley Network Schools Session (Online Session) Students from Government Primary Schools across the Yarra Valley area are invited to participate in a 30-minute mini orientation session from their classrooms at their primary school (please check with your child’s primary school if they will be participating, as we are aware that clashes of events do occur). The information in this session will include meeting the transition team, along with reminders about orientation day and tips to get ready for high school. Thursday, November 27 Additional Transition Support Morning (Invitation Only) This session is for students who require extra support transitioning into High School.  This morning is run by our Inclusion team.  It will include an information session for parents regarding the funding process, student support group meetings, and how to access our wellbeing team.  Students will tour parts of the school and participate in a mini lesson. Tuesday, December 9 Statewide Orientation Day On this day, all students will meet their Thrive class and some teachers.  Students will participate in mini lessons to introduce them to school life at Lilydale High School. We invite prospective families to phone the school on 9735 5644 to find out more about what Lilydale High School has to offer your child.

Wendy Powson, Principal