ENROLMENT POLICY
Policy Applicable to	KG to Year 10 students at Taqwa School
Policy Applicable to	KG to Year 10 students at Taqwa School
Legislation and Documentation	Education Act 2004 (ACT) Implementation 22.12.2022
Related Policies	Suspension, Expulsion, Termination
Responsible Officer for Implementation	Principal
Implementation Authority	Principal
Policy Authorisation	TAQWA SCHOOL BOARD
Current Version	June 2024
Review Date	June 2025
Available at the School website	https://www.taqwaschool.act.edu.au/for-parents/policies

Policy Overview

Taqwa School is an Islamic School, and it has a policy of equal opportunities for male and female students from all communities. Families of the Taqwa school students are expected to encourage and support the Islamic environment at the school, including religious events and activities. The school teaches the Australian Curriculum together with Arabic and Islamic studies.

 

 

Enrolment Age and Priorities

Children seeking to enrol in the KG class must have attained the age of 5 years by 30th April in the year of enrolment. Taqwa school gives priority to the siblings of currently enrolled students.

 

 

Register of Enrolments and Attendance

The Principal of Taqwa school is required to keep a register of enrolment and attendance for the school in accordance with the Education Act 2004 (ACT) section 125F.

The Principal of Taqwa School will

(a)    record enrolment information prescribed by regulation in the Student Movement Register.

(b)    ensure the school maintains an accurate record of enrolments and attendance.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Parents:

●     providing accurate information/documentation supporting their child's enrolment and informing the school of any changes to their child's identity and contact details to ensure their enrolment details remain up to date.

○     ensuring their child attends school every day (including outdoor activities)

○     providing a timely explanation/reasonable excuse for any absences to ensure compliance with

●     working in partnership with the school to support their child's enrolment and attendance, which includes raising concerns about their child’s education, engagement, health, and wellbeing and discussing any barriers to attendance with the school early on.

●     providing the school with any court orders or other documents relevant to the student, and to keep the school informed of any changes to such information. This includes, but is not limited to, legal custody arrangements and restraining orders.

Taqwa School:

 

●     Keeping a register of enrolments and attendance for the school in accordance with the Education Act 2004 (ACT) section 125F.

●     Ensuring that no child is disadvantaged or denied access to education.

●     Working with parents where individual circumstances prevent the applicant from meeting documentation requirements, including proof of identity and place of residence requirements.

●     Ensuring children with disabilities are able to enrol on the same basis as other prospective students.

●     Keeping students’ documents confidential and managing them in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2014.

●     Updating the Student Movement Register regularly and reporting any changes in student enrolment status, including admissions, withdrawals, and transfers, as required by the Education Act.

 

Enrolment Agreement Execution

 

By signing the contract, the Guardian acknowledges that they have read and agreed to the terms and conditions set out in this Enrolment Agreement, thereby entering into a contract with Taqwa School.

Complaints

Any concerns about the application of this policy should be raised with the School Principal in the first instance.

 

General Provisions

Jurisdiction

This Enrolment Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the ACT.

 

Amendment

This Enrolment Agreement may only be varied or amended in writing signed by both parties. Any terms that the School wishes to be able to unilaterally change will be included in a policy and parents/guardians will be notified of such changes in advance.