Years 10 - 12 Application

APPLICATION FOR YEAR 10, 11 AND 12 FOR 20062006melbourne high schoolDoing it myself Uniquely Melbourne High School Encouraging the individual

APPLICATION FOR YEAR 10, 11 AND 12 FOR 2006Thank you for your enquiry about entry into MelbourneHigh School. This document provides a brief explanation ofentry into our School. If you have any further questionsplease call the Registrar, Ph: (03) 9826 0711 or email:enrol@mhs.vic.edu.au.GENERAL ENTRY POLICY FORSTUDENTS AT YEARS 10, 11 & 12Melbourne High School is able to admit a limited number ofstudents each year into Years 10, 11 & 12. Applicants shouldhave outstanding current school reports indicating excellentacademic attainment and a positive and enquiring attitude tolearning. To be eligible for entry, applicants should also haveperformed at a high level in one or more co-curricular activitiessuch as sport, music or drama. Evidence of leadership wouldalso be of benefit. It is advisable that students applying forYear 10 to have studied a year of one of the followinglanguages: German, French, Japanese or Indonesian.All applications will be acknowledged.UNIFORMUniform is compulsory and consists of blazer, grey trousers,green pullover, white shirt, School tie, School cap, blackshoes and grey socks. There is also an optional summeruniform.ATTENDANCESchool commences at 8.20 am and finishes at 3.00 pm onMonday and Friday. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday8.50 am to 3.15 pm.PARENT CONTRIBUTIONSParent contributions are in the vicinity of $2000.00 annuallyfor Year 10 and $1600.00 annually for Years 11 and 12.KEY DATESSunday 1 May 2005Information Session with the Principal and Open Day atMelbourne High School commencing at 9.30 am.Friday 19 August 2005Closing date for Years 10, 11 & 12 applications.REGISTRATION FEEA NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE OF $30 IS TOBE ENCLOSED WITH THIS APPLICATION.THE WRITTEN APPLICATIONHAS FIVE SECTIONS:1 ACADEMIC RESULTSA copy of the prospective student’s full mid year report mustbe submitted with the application. Academic grades andteacher comments regarding cooperation, participation, selfmanagementand ability to meet deadlines will be considered.2 PERSONAL RESPONSEThe prospective student is asked to write his personal reasonsfor wanting to join Melbourne High School. Applicants maystate if they have applied previously.3 ACHIEVEMENTSiAcademic Achievements: where applicable, students mayinclude evidence of outstanding academic achievements.ii Co-curricular Achievements: this section requiresprospective students to highlight the co-curricularactivities that he undertakes in his current school or localcommunity. This may include statements regardingmusic, sport, leadership and cultural activities.One photocopy per academic and co-curricularachievement should be provided as evidence.4 FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS WITHMELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOLIf there is a current or past association with the School, studentscan detail this here. This is not a criteria for selection.5 CONSIDERATION OF DISADVANTAGEProspective students may outline significant compassionatefactors that may require special consideration.References are not required, but may be sought at a laterstage of the application process.THE SELECTION PROCESSThe Registrar and the Principal oversee the following steps:Applications forwarded onto the selection panelThe panel process applications and shortlist candidates.Selected candidates are invited to an interview.Student places offered to successful candidates.TIMELINEApplications close Friday 19 AugustInterviews conducted for entry into Years 10 and 11.Mid Term 4 successful candidates notified.Interviews conducted for entry into Year 12.End of Term 4 successful applicants notified.It is important for all applicants to realise that entry intoYears 10 – 12 is highly competitive. Melbourne High Schoolreceives a vast number of applications for a very limitednumber of vacancies.We wish you well in your endeavours.Andrew Sloan, Acting Registrar

YEARS 10, 11 & 12 SELECTION APPLICATION FORM2006melbourne high schoolINSTRUCTIONS:• This application form should be returned to the Registrar by Friday 19 August 2005.• Please limit information to this application form and attachments as required.• Where attachments are required please send PHOTOCOPIES ONLY.• We do not require a covering letter, photographs of applicant, references or additional appendices.• We do require a photocopy of the applicant’s 2005 mid-year school report.• PLEASE INCLUDE A $30 NON REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEEDetails of applicantOffice Use onlyNOTE: PLEASE PRINT ALL RESPONSES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF YOUR SIGNATURESurnameShortlist YES NOGiven namePreferred nameReason:Addresspost codeDate of birth - -day/month/yearHomeTelephone. no. -Interview:Home/WorkEmailParent/GuardianName/SurnameParent/GuardianBusiness Tel. no. -Parent/GuardianMobile Tel. no. - -Present schoolLOTE StudiedPresent Year levelApplying for entry intoOffice use onlyPaidMail to:The RegistrarMelbourne HighSchoolForrest HillSouth YarraVictoria 3141Application Fee:Please enclosea non-refundableregistration feeof $30.00

1. MID YEAR REPORT:Photocopy attached YES NO2. APPLICANT’S PERSONAL RESPONSE:Applicants should write a handwritten response below giving reasons for seeking Years 10, 11 or 12 entry toMelbourne High School in 2006.

3. ACHIEVEMENTS:Please provide a summary of ‘outstanding achievements’ inthe following areas. One photocopied attachment perachievement should be provided as evidence.4. FAMILY ASSOCIATIONSWITH MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL:Where relevant, please provide a brief statement about familyassociations with Melbourne High School.ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS5. CONSIDERATION OFDISADVANTAGE:Where appropriate, please provide a brief statementoutlining significant compassionate factors forconsideration. (Compassionate factors may include family ormedical reasons.)CO-CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTSParent/Guardian Signature:Applicant Signature:Acknowledgement of this application will be sent to you. Welook forward to receiving the above information and willinform you if the applicant has been granted an interview.Thank you for your interest in Melbourne High School,Andrew Sloan, Acting RegistrarPLEASE MAIL TO:Application for Years 10-12The RegistrarMelbourne High School, Forrest HillSouth Yarra 3141

APPLICATION FOR YEAR 10, 11 AND 12 FOR 20062006melbourne high schoolForrest Hill South YarraVictoria 3141Phone: 9826 0711Fax: 9826 8767Email: enrol@mhs.vic.edu.auwww.mhs.vic.edu.au