Future Students

As advised at the Year 7 2027 Information Evening held on Tuesday, 15 September, below is an overview of key dates and basic requirements for students starting Year 7 in 2027:

• Key Dates:
  • ‘Cup of Connection’ Parent/Carer Morning Teas: Various dates and locations – see tab above
  • Student Orientation Day: Friday 13 November 2026, 8.30am -2.30pm, The Light of Christ Centre (TLOCC)
  • Parent/Carer Seminar – ‘Helping Your Child Transition to High School’ – Wednesday 25 November, 6-7pm, The Light of Christ Centre (TLOCC)
  • First Day of High School: Monday 1 February 2027, 8.30am -2.30pm, The Light of Christ Centre (TLOCC)
• BYOD – Device tech specifications: CSBB 2027 Device Specifications for Secondary Schools defines the minimum and recommended specifications for Windows laptops and Apple MacBooks within the CSBB BYOD Program for 2027. Note that iPads are no longer a supported device.
• Uniform information:
  • New uniforms should be ordered directly through Midford (Turramurra store) by mid December for guaranteed delivery by the start of school year. (Note we do not have an onsite uniform shop, however Midford do deliver to Leo’s for free on school days).
  • Sports Polos: 2 x sport polos are required –1 x House + 1 x general sport (navy/purple). When ordering, Houses will not yet be allocated. We will send list to supplier to allocate to the correct House with your order once finalised.
  • Second hand uniforms are available from: Sustainableschoolshop.com.au (online only), The Uniform Exchange (in person/online), or other sites e.g. Facebook Marketplace.
  • Please ensure every item is labelled!
• Stationery: Stationery packs will be supplied for each student on Day 1, including a keyed padlock for lockers. Note we suggest picking up students on Day 1 if possible as the packs are quite heavy for students to carry home.
• Textbooks: You do not need to arrange textbooks initially as they are made available to students online. Additional resources will be advised throughout the year as required e.g. novels.
• Transport – Opal Cards: All incoming students will require new Opal cards as they are starting a new school. These should be ordered online directly through Transport NSW –in the student’s name. Applications open in Term 4 -Order before the end of year (suggest ASAP).
• For competitive swimmers:
  • The St Leo’s Swimming Carnival will be held on Monday 7 December 2026 at Hornsby Aquatic Centre.
  • This carnival is not a whole school event; it is only for students who wish to be considered for selection in the St Leo’s Swimming Team to compete at the Broken Bay Swimming Championships.
  • Students who would like to compete must complete this Swimming Carnival Registration Form by Friday 23 October 2026.
  • As the carnival is held in Term IV, students will compete in the age group corresponding to the age they will turn in 2027. For example, a student who turns 11 in 2026 will compete in the 12 Years age group.
  • When arriving at the carnival, students will need to be signed in, and a parent is required to attend.

Parents and carers – here is your chance to meet other families from your area starting at St Leo’s in 2027 in a casual setting, over a cup of coffee or tea – or as we are calling it, a ‘Cup of Connection’.

Many of our wonderful CSBB (Catholic Schools Broken Bay) feeder schools will be hosting morning teas especially to give parents and carers of students starting at St Leo’s in 2027 the opportunity to meet each other and key St Leo’s staff before they begin at the College. Parents and carers from ALL SCHOOLS are welcome – not just the host school or other Catholic schools.

Please RSVP to as many as you would like to attend – and invite any others you know also starting with us in 2027.

Schedule of ‘Cup of Connection’ Dates & Host Schools (more to be added so please check back)

1.  WAITARA – Friday, 18 September, 1:15pm-2pm
   Our Lady of the Rosary (OLOR) Primary School, Fr Nulty Room (adjacent to the Cathedral), Yardley Avenue, Waitara
   Contact: Chloe Cullen   RSVP HERE
2.  ASQUITH – Monday, 19 October, 9-10am
   St Patrick’s Primary School Hall, Royston Parade, Asquith
   Contact: Carley McCarthy   RSVP HERE
3.  PENNANT HILLS – Friday, 6 November, 12noon-1pm
   St Agatha’s Primary School, Trebor Road, Pennant Hills
   Contact: Ashley Jansz   RSVP HERE
4.  BEROWRA – Friday, 20 November, 9.30-10.30am
   St Bernard’s Primary School, Warrina Street, Berowra Heights
   Contact: Pauline O’Loughlin   RSVP HERE
5.  WAHROONGA – Wednesday, 2 December, 9.30-10.30am
   St Leo’s Catholic College, Founder’s Room (near Reception), Gate A, Woolcott Avenue, Wahroonga
   Contact: Tess Denham-Fabry   RSVP HERE

All students are encouraged to attend the Year 7 2027 Orientation Day on Friday, 13 November, from 8.30am-2.30pm in The Light of Christ Centre (TLOCC), off Yardley Avenue, Waitara.

This will be a day full of fun activities for students to meet key staff, start to find their way around the campus with our Discovery Dash, try some new subjects such as woodwork, music, food technology or science, get to know each other and their Year 10 Mentors. The day is specially designed to give students an idea of what to expect, help them feel comfortable and reduce anxiety about starting at St Leo’s.

Full details will be sent in an email to parents closer to the date.

All parents and carers are invited to attend a free seminar by professional trainer and speaker Jacqui Van de Velde on Wednesday, 25 November at 6pm in The Light of Christ Centre (TLOCC), off Yardley Avenue, Waitara.

Jacqui has more than 30 years of experience in education, wellbeing, mental health and community engagement. In addition to training and professional speaking, she is a passionate advocate for parent and family engagement, and positive growth outcomes in education. For this presentation, Jacqui will cover a range of topics to help with the transition to high school.

Full details will be sent in an email to parents closer to the date. Parents from all primary schools and starting at any high school are welcome to attend.

Thank you to all those who attended our Year 7 2027 Information Evening held on Tuesday, 15 September.

The session was intended to give you an introduction and overview of school life at St Leo’s, including our high school transition program, details for the first few days and weeks, our many co-curricular opportunities, basic College requirements and expectations, policies and procedures, and much more. We realise that a great deal of information was shared so below is a summary of key takeaways and links as well the full slide presentation.

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• Full Slide Presentation: Year 7 2027 Information Evening slide presentation
• Key Dates:
  • ‘Cup of Connection’ Parent/Carer Morning Teas: Various dates and locations – see tab above
  • Student Orientation Day: Friday 13 November 2026, 8.30am -2.30pm, The Light of Christ Centre (TLOCC)
  • Parent/Carer Seminar – ‘Helping Your Child Transition to High School’ – Wednesday 25 November, 6-7pm, The Light of Christ Centre (TLOCC)
  • First Day of High School: Monday 1 February 2027, 8.30am -2.30pm, The Light of Christ Centre (TLOCC)
• BYOD – Device tech specifications: CSBB 2027 Device Specifications for Secondary Schools defines the minimum and recommended specifications for Windows laptops and Apple MacBooks within the CSBB BYOD Program for 2027. Note that iPads are no longer a supported device.
• Uniform information:
  • New uniforms should be ordered directly through Midford (Turramurra store) by mid December for guaranteed delivery by the start of school year. (Note we do not have an onsite uniform shop, however Midford do deliver to Leo’s for free on school days).
  • Sports Polos: 2 x sport polos are required –1 x House + 1 x general sport (navy/purple). When ordering, Houses will not yet be allocated. We will send list to supplier to allocate to the correct House with your order once finalised.
  • Second hand uniforms are available from: Sustainableschoolshop.com.au (online only), The Uniform Exchange (in person/online), or other sites e.g. Facebook Marketplace.
  • Please ensure every item is labelled!
• Stationery: Stationery packs will be supplied for each student on Day 1, including a keyed padlock for lockers. Note we suggest picking up students on Day 1 if possible as the packs are quite heavy for students to carry home.
• Textbooks: You do not need to arrange textbooks initially as they are made available to students online. Additional resources will be advised throughout the year as required e.g. novels.
• Transport – Opal Cards: All incoming students will require new Opal cards as they are starting a new school. These should be ordered online directly through Transport NSW –in the student’s name. Applications open in Term 4 -Order before the end of year (suggest ASAP).
• For competitive swimmers:
  • The St Leo’s Swimming Carnival will be held on Monday 7 December 2026 at Hornsby Aquatic Centre.
  • This carnival is not a whole school event; it is only for students who wish to be considered for selection in the St Leo’s Swimming Team to compete at the Broken Bay Swimming Championships.
  • Students who would like to compete must complete this Swimming Carnival Registration Form by Friday 23 October 2026.
  • As the carnival is held in Term IV, students will compete in the age group corresponding to the age they will turn in 2027. For example, a student who turns 11 in 2026 will compete in the 12 Years age group.
  • When arriving at the carnival, students will need to be signed in, and a parent is required to attend.