Welcome to Year 7 2026!

We are excited to welcome you to St Leo’s Catholic College for 2026 and look forward to an amazing journey together over the next six years – the graduating Class of 2031!

This web page is the central place for information relating to Year 7 2026 and will be updated regularly with the latest information and links in the lead up to and early stages of the 2026 cohort starting high school.

Year 7 Handbook 2026:

This is the main reference document for students starting at St Leo’s. All key information for new students is outlined in detail in this Handbook, so please take the time to review it as it should answer most queries.

Click HERE (draft 16/9/25):

Links & Resources:

• Slide presentation from Information Session held on 16-9-25
• Question Submission form
• Swimming Carnival application form (for incoming Year 7 2026 students who are keen swimmers and would like to compete in the St Leo’s Swimming Carnival in December)

Key Dates:

• Year 7 2026 Orientation Day for students: Friday, 14 November, 9am-2.30pm in The Light of Christ Centre (TLOCC), off Yardley Avenue, Waitara. Details are outlined in the Handbook above.
• Transition to High School Presentation for parents/carers: Wednesday, 26 November, 6-7pm in The Light of Christ Centre (TLOCC), off Yardley Avenue, Waitara. Further information will be sent closer to the date.
• Opal Cards: Apply or reapply (students starting a new school) for Opal Cards directly via the Transport NSW website. Applications open in Term 4 and should be made by the end of Term 4 to hopefully arrive to your home in time for the start of the 2025 school year.
• Uniforms: Our uniform supplier, Midford (Turramurra) have requested all uniform fittings and orders be made by December 15 to guarantee delivery for the start of the school year. Used uniforms are available through The Uniform Exchange, sustainableschoolshop.com.au or online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace.
• First Day, 2025: Thursday, 29 January 2025 from 8.30am-2.30pm in The Light of Christ Centre (TLOCC), off Yardley Avenue, Waitara. Details are outlined in the Handbook above.
• Other key dates for Term 1-4 2025 – see the Handbook above (p.11).

We look forward to seeing you on Friday 14 November for Orientation, and Thursday,29 January for the start of the 2026 school year!