TRANSITION TIMELINE FOR YEAR 7 2026
Keep checking this page, on rare occurances, these dates may change during the course of the year.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure to keep your phone number, email and postal address up to date with your primary school.
TERM 1, 2025
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| 26 Feb |
ONLINE Application Forms available for Aspire and CAPA Programs - Year 7 2026 |
| 24 March |
Year 6 Parent and Student Expo - 5.30 - 7.00pm ALL WELCOME |
| 10 April |
Online Applications close at 9:00am for Aspire and CAPA Programs 2026 |
TERM 2, 2025
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| 9 May |
Multi-Sport Gala Day |
| 21 May |
CAPA Auditions |
| 28 May |
CAPA Program Round 2 Applications Open |
| 29 May |
Aspire Program Exam |
| 19 Jun |
Transition Soccer Gala Day |
| 30 Jun - 2 July |
Aspire Program Interviews |
| 4 July |
CAPA Program Round 2 Applications due |
TERM 3, 2025
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30 July
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Aspire and CAPA applicants notified of the result of the application |
| 13 Aug |
Last date for Aspire and CAPA acceptance or decline via online form |
2 Sept
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Taster lessons for students whose application to enrol into Year 7 at CCWC in 2026 has been accepted. Invitations will be distributed by Monday 18 August 2025. Students who attend one of our Partner Primary Schools (Glendore, Maryland, Minmi, Plattsburg and Wallsend Public Schools), notes will be distributed by the Primary School. Students who do not attend one of our Partner Primary Schools will have their invitation mailed to them directly via Australia Post.
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TERM 4, 2025
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1 Dec
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Parent/Carer Information Session in the Callaghan College Wallsend Campus Hall at 5.00pm. Meet the Principal, Year 7 2026 Deputy Principal and Year Advisors. The Uniform Shop will be open.
Information and invitations will be distributed early in Term 4. Students attending one of our Partner Primary Schools will be given a copy through their Primary School. Information will be sent via Australia Post to all other students.
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2 Dec
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Official Orientation Day - All students attending Year 7 at CCWC are invited to participate in the offical Orientation Day. Invitations will be distributed early in Term 4. Students who attend one of our Partner Primary Schools (Glendore, Maryland, Minmi, Plattsburg and Wallsend Public Schools), notes will be distributed by the Primary School. Students who do not attend one of our Partner Primary Schools will have their invitation mailed to them directly via Australia Post.
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Year 7 Book and Equipment List 2025
Please see the Year 7 Book and Equipment List for 2025 below. You may obtain these items from your preferred supplier, or see details below to order online. Online orders must be completed by Sunday 5 January 2025 to guarantee delivery by the start of Term 1.
Our High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Programs
Callaghan College was established to provide new horizons and new opportunities for our students. In this spirit, Callaghan College Wallsend Campus (CCWC) aims to build upon its programs for talented students by offering enrolment in High Potential and Gifted Education programs.
Follow the links below to find out more about our Year 7 Aspire (High Potential and Gifted Education) and CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) programs
Aspire and CAPA Program Information
