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"No one has yet realised the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure"
Emma Goldman

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FAQs

How do I enrol my child?

  • First you must fill out an enrolment form – you can obtain this in two ways:
  1. Phone 9375 1600 and ask to speak to Enrolment Officer, Denise Diamond who will send you a form;
  2. Or download the form from the website

Can I choose which Preschool centre my child will go to?

  • Once you have been offered a place at a Moriah Preschool, then you can nominate a preference. A committee decides which child goes to which preschool and the decision is based on a points system

How much is the enrolment fee?

  • A fee of $20 must accompany the enrolment form

Are there other costs involved?

  • No, not on application once you are offered a place, you will need to pay a non- refundable half a term’s fee in advance to secure your child’s place

When will I hear from the College?

  • You will receive confirmation that we have received the enrolment form
  • If you are offered a place, you will then receive an Acceptance of Enrolment form and another form requesting your child’s personal data
  • Approximately nine months before your child’s commencement date, you will be notified whether or not your child can be offered a place

At what age should I enrol my child?

  • Many people request an enrolment form when a child is born.  It is always a good idea to enrol your child as early as possible

At what age is my child eligible to attend Preschool?

  • Your child must be three years old by the 30 April of the desired year of entry

My child is already three years old and I haven’t sent in an enrolment form – is it too late?

  • It’s not necessarily too late but you may end up on a waiting list with no guarantee of acceptance

What are your intake years?

  • Preschool
  • Year T
  • Year 7

Are any students given priority for entry?

  • yes:
    • Siblings of Moriah students
    • Children of past students. For this purpose, the definition of a past student is someone who has completed a minimum of four consecutive High School years including HSC in Year 12

Can priority status be lost?

  • Yes, if you move a child from Moriah to another school, any siblings of that child lose their sibling priority status

Can I transfer my desired entry to another year?

  • Yes, but you must let the Enrolment Officer know ASAP

Can I pay my enrolment fee and/or my school fees with my credit card?

  • Yes, we accept all credit cards

Is it compulsory for my child to do Jewish Studies and Hebrew?

  • Yes, in Preschool, there is an extensive Jewish Studies program which incorporates Hebrew songs and brachot

My child has special needs. Can he/she be catered for?

  • Yes, we have an extensive special needs program and highly skilled educators can cater for children with a wide range of needs we are always available to discuss your child’s special needs with you