Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. How many students at Monivae?
643 students
2. How many boarders?
70 boarders
3. Does my child have to be Catholic to enrol?
No. Monivae’s enrolment policy is to be inclusive of all races, religions and creeds.
In enrolling students the College will give preference to:
- Students whose family members are / have been enrolled
- Country children who need to board
- Children of families who show a desire to make the Catholic faith active in their lives
4. Does my child have to attend Mass?
Yes. As a school community Monivae celebrates many special occasions through either a Mass or liturgy. All students are included in these various liturgies no matter their religion.
5. We don’t go to church. Will my child know what to do?
At the beginning of the year the RE classes run through the expectations of students when attending liturgy. They are taught to respect one another's beliefs and be mindful that when we gather it is sacred time. Expectations are also raised at the beginning of liturgy.
6. Will my child be in a class with his/her friends?
In most cases, yes. Every effort is made to make your child's transition to Monivae an easy one. So if you have any concerns about what homeroom class your child will be in please contact the relevant School Coordinator.
7. Where do I buy the text books?
All text books are supplied by the school. A hire fee is built into the school fees. It is the responsibility of the student to keep the text books in good order. If any text books are lost or damaged the student will be charged for the replacement costs. Stationary is not supplied by the school. Book lists for the relevant year levels are available from the front office.
8. How much does the uniform cost?
The Monivae Parents and Friends operates a second hand clothing pool. Most items of the uniform are available through the second hand clothing pool at approximately half the cost of new items. For more information visit Uniform and Clothing Shop.
9. Where do I buy the uniform?
Either at the second hand clothing shop located at the College or from Accurate Clothing Co. and Robinson's Sportscene, both located in Gray Street, Hamilton.
10. How much are the fees and how do I pay them?
Please refer to the 2010 Fees & Conditions page.
11. How do I find out about bus transport?
Monivae runs a bus service from Portland and Casterton each day. There is no charge for the Casterton bus. Buses from other locations are operated by the Government. To find out more information about these Government buses please contact the bus coordinator at Baimbridge College on 03 5572 2788.
12. How much homework will my child get?
The figures below are an indication of what homework time would be expected per night:
- Year 7 - 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Year 8 - 1 to 1.5 hours
- Year 9 & 10 - 2 hours
- Year 11 - 2 to 2.5 hours
- Year 12 - 3 hours
It may be that there is no homework set for that night, but the student should be revising class work or working on assignments, catch up, reading, etc.
13. Does my child have to play a team sport for Monivae?
Students enrolled at Monivae are encouraged to play sport for the college, but this is sometimes geographically impossible. Sport scholarship recipients are required to play for the college in their respective sport where local competitions allow.