Callaghan College Wallsend Campus

Collaborating to Empower Learners

Telephone02 4951 1811

Emailwallsend-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Year 6 Transition

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

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

9 May Multi-Sport Gala Day 
21 May CAPA Auditions 
29 May Aspire Program Exam 
19 Jun Transition Soccer Gala Day 
30 Jun - 2 July Aspire Program Interviews

TERM 3, 2025

30 July

 

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

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. 

TERM 4, 2025

1 Dec

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. 

2 Dec

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. 

 

 

Year 7 2025 Student Handbook 

Follow this link to view the Student Handbook Year 7 2025


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 a High Potential and Gifted Education class (Aspire Program) and Creative and Performing Arts Enrichment Program (CAPA Program).

Applications for 2026 open soon. Watch this page for details.  

Aspire Program: High Potential and Gifted Education 

CAPA Program: Creative and Performing Arts