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Details of Parent/Legal Guardian completing this form

Parent/Guardian Name*

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Parent/Guardian Mobile Number*

Parent/Guardian Email*

Student's Details

Student Name*

First Last

Date of Birth*

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Calendar Year of Entry

Entry Year Group*

Student Profile (Pre-Kindergarten)

Has your daughter previously attended preschool, play group or long day care? If so, how many days a week and over what time frame?*

If your daughter has previously attended a childcare setting, what particular aspects of her day did she seem to enjoy most? (Eg, construction play, painting, dramatic play, group times, outdoor play, etc.)*

Please list any areas of interest your daughter currently displays and enjoys investigating.*

Are there any areas of your daughter’s development which you feel/have felt concerned about?*

Are there any areas of your daughter’s development that you feel are particularly strong for her age?*

What is the primary language spoken at home?*

Please list any other languages spoken at home.

If you speak a language other than English at home, then please provide a brief account of your daughter’s ability to speak and comprehend this language. For example, is she able to follow directions, speak a few words, ask questions and use sentences to describe events.

Does your family participate in any religious or cultural celebrations or activities? If so, please provide a brief description of the meaning of this celebration, the date/s that it/they occur/s and what your family does on these occasions.

What activities do you enjoy as a family?*

What aspects of early childhood education do you value most?*

What would you like to see your daughter achieve during her time in Pre-Kindergarten?*

Is there anything further you would like to share regarding your daughter?

Please ensure the School is provided with a copy of any professional reports that have been completed in relation to your child’s development. These include, but are not limited to, psychological, social and medical assessments, as well as reports from prior childcare settings.

Kindergarten Student Profile

Please list any areas or activities which your daughter is particularly interested in, such as dinosaurs, trains, insects, swimming, dancing, listening to stories from a book, or those told as oral narrative.*

Are there, or have there been, any areas of your daughter’s development which you feel/have felt concerned about? For example behavioural issues such as the ability to deal with social conflict, respond to discipline, speech, ability to focus on activities etc. (We are aware that many of these are developmental/age appropriate issues).*

What material does she read? At what age did she begin to recognise words independently?*

Are there any areas of your daughter’s development that you feel show particular strengths or abilities, especially compared to others in her age group?*

What is the primary language spoken at home?*

Please list any other languages spoken at home

If you speak a language other than English at home with your daughter, then please provide a brief account of your daughter's ability to speak and comprehend this language. For example, is she able to follow directions, speak a few words, ask questions, use sentences to describe events.

Does your family participate in any religious or cultural celebrations or activities? If so, please provide a brief account of the meaning of this celebration, the date/s that it occurs and what your family does on these occasions.

What activities do you enjoy doing as a family?*

What aspects of early childhood education do you value most?

What would you like to see your daughter achieve during her time in Kindergarten?*

Please provide any further or additional information that you would like us to know regarding your daughter.

Please upload your daughter’s current Immunisation Certificate

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Junior School Language Program

It is time to indicate your preference for the language you would like your daughter to study from the commencement of 2025 until she reaches the end of Year 6. The languages on offer are a choice between Mandarin Chinese or French. As we will need to reasonably balance class numbers, allocations are made on a “first received” basis. Please note that Mandarin is generally taught at a level suitable for girls who do not have a strong Chinese language background. From Years 1 to 6, students with a strong background in Chinese language can choose to join a fortnightly lunchtime conversation group.

At Meriden, we currently provide the following languages for the girls:

Year 1 – Year 6
French or Mandarin from Year 1 to Year 6.

Year 7
Mandatory French, Chinese (Mandarin) or Japanese (the girls choose which language they wish to study)

Year 8:
French, Chinese, Japanese and/or Latin as electives. Alternatively, the girls may choose to study no language.

Year 9 – Year 10:
Chinese, French, Japanese and/or Latin as electives. Alternatively, the girls may choose to study no language.

Year 11 – Year 12
Chinese Continuers, Chinese in Context, Chinese and Literature, French Continuers, Latin Continuers, Spanish Beginners, Japanese Beginners and Japanese Continuers as electives. Language Extension (Year 12 only) – Chinese, French, Japanese and Latin. Alternatively, the girls may choose to study no language.

In Years 7 – 12, students with a strong background in Chinese language may join a Chinese Extension group which meets fortnightly with the aim of strengthening and enriching speaking, reading and writing skills in the language.

I would prefer my daughter to study*

French

Mandarin

I understand that my selection of language is made for the duration of my daughter’s time in the Junior School, until the end of Year 6. Swaps and changes are not possible.
I understand class places are allocated on a “first received” basis.

Signature*

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Consent Forms

Moving Between Campuses

Meriden School comprises three campuses all of which are accessible from Margaret Street, Strathfield, and located within a few hundred metres of each other. As a number of facilities are shared across the three campuses, it is often necessary for our students to move between the School’s campuses.

Adult supervision will be provided, usually by our teachers and occasionally by non-teaching staff or approved volunteer helpers, as the students move between campuses.

A risk assessment has been completed and provided to all staff. Please note: Girls in Years 5 and 6 may occasionally be granted permission to walk sensibly and independently in small groups for special lessons.

I give consent for my daughter to move between the campuses of Meriden School, as necessary, during her years of enrolment in the Junior School. I understand students will be supervised by teaching or non-teaching staff or approved volunteer helpers.

I understand that girls in Years 5 and 6 may occasionally be granted permission to walk independently and sensibly in small groups for special lessons and so on.

I will advise the School in writing should my position in relation to this arrangement change.

Yes, I give consent for my daughter to move between the campuses of Meriden, as necessary, during her years of enrolment in the Junior School*

Yes, I give my consent

Signature*

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Photographs and Videos

I give permission for photographs and videos to be taken of my daughter throughout her education at Meriden. These materials may be used in class for displays and activities directly related to the class work, including the digital portfolio, or for inclusion in digital and printed school publications such as newsletters, Fidelis magazine, and the Yearbook. They may also be included in promotional and marketing materials for the School which include Meriden’s website, social media platforms, and printed and electronic brochures.

Occasions when photographs and videos may be taken include, for example, sports carnivals, school events, class activities, cocurricular activities, special celebrations, assemblies, concerts, excursions, etc.

At all times, due consideration will be given by the School to safety and privacy issues.

I understand that should an occasion arise – such as having a photograph taken with the student’s name included, for publication in a local newspaper – I will be notified and separate permission sought.

Photographs and Videos consent*

Yes, I give consent for photographs and videos which include my child to be used as outlined above

No, I do not give consent for photographs and videos which include my child to be used as outlined above

Signature*

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Use of Kiss and Ride System

I give consent for my daughter to participate in the use of Meriden Junior School’s Kiss and Ride system, as required by me, and as indicated by me in writing. Kiss and Ride operates at the Junior School’s main campus with zones on Margaret Street and Vernon Street.

Behaviour Code

I have spoken with my daughter and she is aware of the behaviour required, and understands that all the usual expectations for conduct at school apply to this activity.

Although there are some risks inherent in this activity, I understand that all reasonable care will be given by the teachers in charge, and my daughter understands that, for her own safety, she is to follow the teachers’ directions at all times. A risk assessment for this activity has been prepared and is available from Junior School Reception.

Method of Transport

I understand that the students will be walking between campuses.

Parent Responsibilities

I understand that if I choose to use Kiss and Ride, it is my responsibility to ensure my daughter is safely buckled into the car seat.

I understand I must cooperate with staff operating the Kiss and Ride system, and abide by the general Kiss and Ride regulations issued by the Local Council. Fines may be issued for lack of compliance.

Pre-Kindergarten

I understand that it is my responsibility to indicate in my daughter's Planner what the afternoon arrangements will be each day.

Kindergarten to Year 6

I understand that I must email Reception before 1:00pm if the pick-up arrangements for my daughter change.

Staffing / First Aid

I understand that in addition to the Junior School’s teaching staff, students are/may be supervised by teacher's aides or After School Care staff. The teaching staff and assistants have first aid knowledge.

Emergency Contacts and Medical Information

I understand that the staff will have access to my daughter's emergency contact details and medical information through Junior School Reception. I will ensure that all contact details submitted to Reception are current to the best of my knowledge.

Should I wish to contact the school in case of emergency during the implementation of Kiss and Ride each afternoon, I may do so by telephoning 9752 9417.

Consent Period

I understand that this consent form is applicable to each school day of the year.

Yes, I give consent for my daughter to participate in Meriden Junior School’s Kiss and Ride System*

Yes, I give consent

Signature*

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Optional Authorisation (completed on next page)

Authorisation for Collection of Child

Authorisation to Collect Child

Authorisation for Collection of Child

Students will only be released into the care of authorised persons if authorisation has been provided in writing by the student’s parents/legal guardians. Please fill in the following form with details of the people (other than the parents) who will be assisting in the collection of your daughter from Meriden.

Note: If the relevant teacher or staff member has not met the authorised person, identification must be provided before they are able to sign your daughter out of the School.

I give permission for the following people to collect my daughter from Meriden’s Junior School:

Person 1 Name*