My Callaghan Experience
In the following video, Chelsea Young, one of our former students, shares her journey at our school, highlighting the exceptional academic and extracurricular opportunities that shaped her path to law school at UNSW. She reflects on how the supportive environment and diverse programs not only fostered her academic growth but also encouraged her to explore her passions beyond the classroom. Her story shows how a well-rounded education at Callaghan can prepare students for their future.
Transition Newsletters
Stay informed about our exciting transition activities for Year 4, 5, and 6 students through our transition newsletters, which are distributed to partner primary schools twice each term:
Year 7 orientation booklet
This booklet contains all the information you need to know to get off to a great start at Waratah Campus.
Download 2025 Orientation Booklet
ASPIRE High Potential and Gifted Education Program
Interested in applying for our ASPIRE HPGE program for Year 7 2026? Visit our ASPIRE program page for information and application details.
Applications for the 2027 ASPIRE class close on Friday 11 April 2025. ASPIRE interviews will take place from Tues. 6 May - Fri. 23 May 2025.
Year 7 Electives
Callaghan Waratah's Year 7 elective program offers students the chance to explore and discover beyond the standard Year 7 subjects and get a ‘taste’ of what they might like to study in later years of high school. More information will be distributed to Year 6 classes in term 3.
Transition Calendar
Welcome to our Year 6 to 7 Transition program for students starting high school in 2026! The program is designed to help you prepare for this important milestone in your learning journey. Join us for a series of engaging events and activities tailored to support you every step of the way!
Please note that the below dates are subject to change. Please contact our Transition team on (02) 4968 1939 if you have any questions.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | |
| 3 – 28 March 2025 | The first step for applying to move from primary school to high school is to complete a Moving to high school expression of interest form. Expressions of interest open on 03 March 2025. When completing this form, Year 6 families need to indicate which school(s) they would like their child to attend in Year 7. Please ask your Year 6 teacher for more information. |
| Tues. 11 March 2025 | High School Information Session for Year 5 and 6 families. Find out about the learning pathways and opportunities available at Callaghan College (5-6pm in the Waratah Campus library). Invitations distributed via primary schools. |
| Tues 25, Wed 26 March and Wed. 2 April 2025 | Head Teacher of Teaching and Learning at Callaghan Waratah Campus visits Year 6 classes for information sessions about ASPIRE High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program for Year 7 2026. |
| Wed. 2 April 2025 | MiniSparks Masterclass Humanities Series – session 1 (students in Year 4 and 5) Minisparks permission note |
| Wed. 9 April 2025 | MiniSparks Masterclass Humanities Series – session 2 (students in Year 4 and 5) |
| Friday 11 April 2025 | ASPIRE (HPGE) Program Year 7 2026 applications due. |
| Term 2 | |
| Tues 6 - Fri 23 May 2025 | ASPIRE (HPGE) Program Year 7 2026 interviews. |
| Wed. 21 May 2025 | MiniSparks Masterclass Humanities Series – session 3 (students in Year 4 and 5) |
| Mon. 26 - Fri. 30 May 2025 | Learning and Support team will meet with Year 6 teachers to discuss the learning and support needs of their Year 6 students attending Callaghan Waratah for Year 7. |
| Fri. 20 June 2025 | ASPIRE (HPGE) Program Year 7 2026 – round 1 offers. |
| Mon. 30 June 2025 | Deadline for acceptance of ASPIRE (HPGE) Program Year 7 2026 – round 1 offers |
| Term 3 | |
| Mon. 4 - Fri. 8 Aug 2025 | Distribution of Year 7 2026 elective selection information to Year 6 classes. Learner profiles spreadsheets due from Year 6 teachers outlining the learning and support needs of students attending Waratah Campus for Year 7 2026. |
| Each Wed. from 6 Aug – 10 Sept. 2025 | Masterclasses for Year 6 students will run at Callaghan Waratah Campus throughout term 3 to provide students with extension and enrichment learning opportunities in an area of passion. More information will be sent to families via their Year 6 teachers. |
| Mon. 1 Sept. - Thurs. 11 Sept. 2025 | Great Start program for mainstream students with additional support needs – Tuesday 12 and 26 August - 9:30AM - 11:30AM (morning session). Parents session 9:30am-10am on 12 August 2025. Great Start program for First Nations students - Wednesday 13 August 9:30am-11:30am. Parent Session 9:30AM - 10AM. Great Start program for EALD students – Wednesday 27 August. Parent Session 9:30AM - 10AM. |
| Mon. 1 Sept. - Thurs. 11 Sept. 2025 | Callaghan Waratah Head Teacher of Teaching and Learning will visit Year 6 classes to collect elective selection forms. |
| Fri. 12 Sept. 2025 | Brightsparks workshop for successful ASPIRE HPGE program 2026 applicants. |
| Wed. 17 Sept. 2025 | MiniSparks Masterclass STEAM Series – session 1 (students in Year 4 and 5) |
| Wed. 24 Sept. 2025 | MiniSparks Masterclass STEAM Series – session 2 (students in Year 4 and 5) |
| Term 4 | |
| Weeks 2-5 (21, 28 Oct. & 4 Nov 2025) | Great Start program for students with a Special Education enrolment for Year 7 2026. |
| Wed. 29 Oct. 2025 | MiniSparks Masterclass STEAM Series – session 3 (students in Year 4 and 5) |
| Tues. 2 Dec. 2025 | Orientation Day for Year 6 students starting high school at Waratah in 2026. This event will include a short parent information session. |
How to Enrol
Apply online. If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident you are eligible to complete the online enrolment application. You will then need to finalise the application at the school.
If you are not eligible or prefer not to enrol online, use the application to enrol (PDF 768.4KB) form. Please complete the form in English. A translated application to enrol may help you do this.
For more information, visit high school enrolment.