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Entry Orientation

For Important Dates and Events for Entry students, click here.

It is with great pleasure that we have confirmed that state-wide orientation will occur onsite on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. 

The day will run similarly to a school day and will provide students with a feel for their secondary school experience. Students are to meet at the Gym for activities to commence promptly at 9am. Students will be dismissed from the Gym at 3:20pm.

Students should attend in their primary school uniform and will be required to bring their own lunch, a water bottle (named), comfortable shoes, a pen and a small bag to keep these items with them throughout the day as there is minimal storage.

Students should not bring devices as they will not be required on the day. Students are encouraged not to bring mobile phones but if they are required, can be placed in secure storage on the day.

We look forward to meeting our 2025 cohort in person!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the General Office via email at transition@mountalexandercollege.vic.edu.au

Entry Level

Transitioning from primary school to secondary school can be daunting. We help smooth the transition with our tailored induction program designed around the Victorian Curriculum. Entry students begin with specific Entry subjects including: Quest, Maths, Greening the Apocalypse and Physical Education. While the school has a vertical classroom structure, Entry students spend the majority of their time together, and have the opportunity to engage in electives after their initial three week program.

Induction

Our Entry induction begins once we have the confirmed enrolments. Our staff contact the families, and invite them to an information evening towards the end of August or early September. In October families are required to come in to complete the forms. In December, all Entry students attend our Orientation Day where they get to know each other over a day of fun packed activities.
Entry students start school on the same day as our Senior Students (and before the majority of our students). They are welcomed to the new school year with a BBQ lunch. We have created a three week program for their start of school, and at the end of this is the camp where the students are encouraged to develop their friendships. We hold a parent information and welcome evening during February for all Entry families; this is a great opportunity for families to get to know each other, and to meet some of the staff and parents from MAC Parents & Friends.

Subjects

Quest is a unique program that integrates English and Humanities. The subject explicitly teaches the four capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Behaviour, Interpersonal Skills, and Intercultural Understanding. Greening the Apocalypse is the science component that focuses on sustainability and understanding the human impact on the world. The other subjects, Math and Physical Education, are planned for young curious minds. Entry students stay with their peers for these subjects unless a specific need is identified.

Celebrations

At the end of each semester, Entry students take part in a learning exhibition. The students showcase their end-of-semester project, which brings together the learning from their core subjects for that semester. It is a fun night for the students, and the families. Entry students are also encouraged to participate in the many activities throughout the school.

Curriculum Pages

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2024 Booklists

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Pat Testing

PAT testing is the way our school takes a snapshot of student’s numeracy and reading data. All students in years 7 to 10 complete PAT testing at the end of each academic year and this is one way in which we measure learning growth. Onsite PAT testing for Entry 2025 students will occur from 3:30-5.00pm on Monday 25 November - Thursday 28 November.

Schools have been allocated specific days to attend MAC and complete their PAT Testing. Please ensure you check the date your school has been allocated below. All students are required to attend PAT testing to ensure our school can plan the following year according to the individual needs of students. Students will use the College’s devices therefore are not required to bring their own device.

Students will enter via the Wellington Street gate. 

25 November

26 November

27 November

28 November

Ascot Vale PS

Ascot Vale West PS

Brunswick South West PS

Brunswick NorthWest PS

Debney Meadows PS

Essendon PS

Flemington PS

Footscray City PS

Footscray PS

Footscray West PS

Kensington PS

Moonee Ponds PS

North Melbourne

Newbury PS

Brunswick East PS

Cairnlea Park PS

Moonee Ponds West PS

Holy Rosary PS

St Brendan

St Mary

PEGS

Entry Important Dates and Events

Date  Type Details
Tuesday 13 August Preliminary Subject Selection opens

Students enrolling in our Entry program have the opportunity to select their Elective subject for each semester. Students will enter 4 subject preferences and will hopefully get at least one of their top preferences. It is essential that a parent email address is supplied for this process to occur. More information and instructions will be sent via email leading up to this date.
Monday 26 August Preliminary 2025 Subject Selection closes

So that the timetable can be constructed, subject selections will be closed on this day. If selections have not been made, the Junior School Programs and Transition coordinator will enrol students into subjects where there is availability.
Wednesday 4 September Enrolment information due

Deadline for the first submission of enrolment information for your child.
Wednesday 11 September
6.30pm - 7.30pm		 Entry Information Session

Entry (Year 7) families are required to attend an information session. Bookings will be essential, and a link will be sent out closer to the date. The session will cover a range of topics including:

  • Opportunities at MAC
  • Curriculum overview
  • Music at MAC
  • Transition tips
  • Student wellbeing
If you have any questions, you would like raised at the session, please send an email prior to the event to transition@mountalexandercollege.vic.edu.au
Wednesday 27 November - Friday 29 November
3.30pm - 4.30pm		 PAT Testing

Specific testing appointment times for students and more information to come.
Tuesday 10 December
8.45am - 3:20pm		 State-wide Orientation Day

All Grade 6 students enrolled for Entry in 2025 are required to attend an Orientation Day at Mount Alexander College. Students should wear primary school uniform and comfortable shoes for outdoor activities.
Wednesday 29 January 2025
8.45am		 First Day of Term 1 for Entry students

Entry students commence the 2025 school year at Mount Alexander College. Students are to arrive at school for an 8:45am start. Students must be dressed in full school uniform.
Monday 24 March - Wednesday 26 March 2025 Entry Camp

Compulsory camp for all Entry students to The Summit in Trafalgar. More information will come in Term 1.

Community School Since 1858

Mount Alexander College is located where Flemington National School was established in 1858. The school, which has undergone many changes, has always served the community.

Contact Us

Email: mount.alexander.712@education.vic.gov.au
Phone: 0393761622
Fax: 0393765232
Address: 78 Wellington St, Flemington VIC 3031
Provider No.: 00861K

Mount Alexander College is accredited under the Department of Education and Training’s CRICOS registration (CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education and Training, 00861K). For further information refer to www.study.vic.gov.au.

Mount Alexander College acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations, the Traditional Owners of the land on whose unceded lands the school stands, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.