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Geographical
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- Created on Wednesday, 19 October 2011
- Last Updated on Monday, 19 November 2012
Eligibility
Students are deemed to be geographically isolated if:
- Distance between home and the nearest appropriate government school/s 16kms or more and distance between home and available transport service/s to nearest appropriate government school/s 4.5 kms or more, or
- Distance between home and the nearest appropriate government school/s 8 kms or more and Distance between home and available transport service/s to nearest appropriate government school/s 8 kms or more, or
- Travel time between home and nearest appropriate government school/s return journey takes 3 hours or more.
Requirements
When enrolling a student in a SIDE program parents/home supervisors make a commitment to:
- Supervise student learning programs to ensure success
- Ensure satisfactory attendance, measured at SIDE by work submission and teacher/student contact
- Provide ICT resources to support students
Application
To apply for enrolment the following Application for Enrolment Pack-Geographical must be completed and returned to SIDE:
This pack contains:
- Application for Enrolment
- Statement of Eligibility
- Relevant charges sheet
Download Application for Enrolment Pack 2013 - Geographical (174.03 kB)
Please include copies of the student’s most recent school record, including school reports and relevant NAPLAN/WAMSE reports.
Forms can be submitted by downloading the pdf files and sending to SIDE, or by contacting the relevant Student Coordinator.
Please note the following important information:
- SIDE’s receipt of the Application for Enrolment does not necessarily confirm enrolment.
- Year 11 and 12 students should refer to the Booklist when enrolment has been confirmed.
If you have any questions please discuss your enrolment with the relevant SIDE student coordinator.


