Welcome to Sheldon College 2025


We would like to extend a warm welcome to all new families joining our Sheldon College community in 2025. We are truly delighted that you have entrusted us with your child’s education, and we look forward to meeting your children in Term 1.

We recognise that moving to a new school or starting school for the first time can be daunting. This page serves to provide a summary of important information to make your transition to our College as seamless as possible.
Key Dates & Events

Key Dates & Events

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Kindy & Prep Meet the Teacher Morning

Students entering Kindy and Prep are invited to "Meet the Teacher" before the start of Term.

Kindy Meet the Teacher: Thursday 23 January 2025 | 9am - 11am - Kindergarten Classrooms.

Prep Meet the Teacher: Friday 24 January 2025 | 9am - 11am - Prep Classrooms.

If you have any questions, please contact our Enrolments Team at [email protected]

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New Student Morning 2025

Friday 24 January 2025 | 8:45am - 10:30am

The day will commence with a separate information session for parents and students. Parents will receive some information from the leadership team and will have the opportunity to address any last-minute questions. Students will meet their Heads of Year; learn which homeroom they will be allocated to and access their timetable.  

Following the information sessions, students and parents will be escorted as a Year group to their homeroom or classroom and will have the opportunity to meet their 2025 homegroup or classroom teacher. 

A morning tea will then be held in the breezeway of the LINQ Precinct where you will have an opportunity to speak with staff representatives from various faculties and portfolios. 

It is unnecessary for students to wear a uniform to the New Student Morning; however, we request that you encourage your child to please choose College appropriate attire on that day. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Enrolments Team on [email protected].

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Start of Year Date 2025

All students in Kindy to Year 12 will commence Term 1, 2025 on Tuesday 28 January 2025.

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Orientation Days

Kindergarten Orientation: Wednesday 23 October 2024 |  9am - 11am 

Prep Orientation:

Day 1: Friday 4 October 2024 | 8:45am - 10:45am 

Day 2: Friday 11 October 2024 | 8:45am - 10:45am 

Day 3: Friday 8 November 2024 | 8:45am - 10:45am 

1-12 Orientation: Wednesday 16 October 2024 | 8am - 11am 

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PAT Testing

During Term 3 and 4, both current and new students will participate in PAT tests, comprehensive assessments designed to evaluate their proficiency across key subject areas. These tests serve as integral benchmarks in understanding each student's unique learning trajectory, ensuring a seamless transition for your child into our classrooms.

By engaging in pre-enrolment testing, our dedicated educators can tailor their teaching methodologies to suit the individual needs and learning styles of your child. 

Afternoon sessions can be booked at a time convenient for families. These sessions typically will take no longer than 2 hours.

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"The Road Ahead - What to Expect in Secondary."

Information and Resources

Information resources presented at the event.

Frequently asked questions


College Start and Finish Times
Classroom Teachers
Bus Services
Sheldon Retail (Uniform Shop)
Co-Curricular Activities

College Start and Finish Times

  • Kindy: 8.20am to 3.00pm (program concludes at 2pm) 
  • Prep: (Doors open at 8:20am) 8.40am to 3.00pm (program concludes at 2.45pm) 
  • Year 1 and 2: 8.30am to 3.00pm 
  • Years 3 and 4: 8.30am to 3.10pm 
  • Years 5 to 12: 8.20am to 3.30pm 

Please note that our online systems are set to the College’s official “periods” and may show a 3.30pm finish. This is only relevant for Years 5 onwards. 

Classroom Teachers

From January 2025, parents can log into the College's main communication portal 'iLINQ' and see their child's teacher/s by clicking on the "Timetable" tab under their child's name on the dashboard. This information will be available before the start of Term 1.

Alternatively, click on your child's name in the side menu and then click on the "Classes" tab. Please note the Timetable has the end of school as 3.30pm, this is only for Years 5 to 12.

Bus Services

Sheldon College has four private bus charter bus services to and from the College for use by Sheldon College students in Prep to Year 12. All relevant information pertaining to bus routes, fees and timetables is located on the Sheldon College Website and on the College's communication platform, iLINQ.

Where does the bus stop along the route?

The bus will stop at any public bus stop. Students are asked to wave to the bus driver as he approaches the stop. 

My child is in Prep, can they catch the bus? 

Yes, Prep students are able to use the Sheldon College bus service. Students in Prep will be met in the mornings and walked to their classrooms. As Prep students finish their day at 2.45pm, parents must book their child into After College Care.

Your child will then be escorted to the bus stop at approximately 3.30pm and then placed onto the bus at 3.45pm.  Parents of children in Prep who would like to utilise the bus service are to contact Gordon on 07 3206 5557 or via email at [email protected] to discuss the logistics and safety aspects. 

Can the bus be diverted to pick up or drop off my child?

No, the bus is on a set route. The bus services are reviewed on a regular basis to assist our Sheldon College community.  

Can my child wear their HPE (Sport) uniform on the bus? 

Students travelling by bus are required to wear their full formal College uniform. Students will need to change into/out of their HPE Uniform at College.

Who can I talk to about the Bus Service?

Please contact Gordon Cunningham, Quality, Risk and Compliance officer on 07 3206 5557 or [email protected] to discuss any aspect of our bus services.  

Sheldon Retail (Uniform Shop)

Sheldon Retail will be open for trading on the following dates in January 2025:

To be confirmed

Return to normal term time trading hours from Tuesday 28 January 2025.

* Normal trading hours are:

  • Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7.30am to 4.00pm (term time only)
  • Wednesday and Friday 7.30am to 1.30pm (term time only)

Co-Curricular Activities

Sheldon College offers a comprehensive range of sporting, arts, academic enrichment, technological, personal development and community service programs to ensure students have many and varied opportunities to develop self-esteem, teamwork and high-order thinking skills.

Enrolments for most activities will open in January. However if you wish to contact the College with any specific co-curricular questions, please email the relevant department below:

STUDENT CAMP INFORMATION


Year 5 Camp
Year 6 Camp
Year 7 Camp
Year 8 Camp

Year 5 Camp

Year 5 Camp 2025 - Gold Coast Recreation Centre, Tallebudgera

Wednesday 5 January 2025 to Friday 7 February 2025

Year 6 Camp

Year 6 Camp 2025 - Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre, Currimundi

Monday 3 February 2025 to Wednesday 5 February 2025

Year 7 Camp

Year 7 Camp 2025 - Maranatha Recreation Camp, Yandina

Tuesday 4 February 2025 to Friday 7 February 2025

Year 8 Camp

Year 8 Camp 2025 - Lake Ainsworth Sport & Recreation Centre, Lennox Heads

Monday 3 February 2025 to Friday 7 February 2025

Handbooks, Checklists and Orientation Videos


Kindy Handbook
Prep Orientation Video
Prep Parent Information
Thrive in Year 5 Video
Junior College Handbook
Start of Year Information Booklet
BYOD Checklist
College Map

Prep Orientation Video

Prep Parent Information

Thrive in Year 5 Video

Junior College Handbook

Start of Year Information Booklet

BYOD Checklist

College Map

Click here to view the college map.