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Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education

Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education

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Telephone02 6828 1374

Emailwalgett-d.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Travelling abroad

Students temporarily resident or travelling overseas Students who are travelling overseas or are temporary overseas residents for a period of at least 50 school days may be eligible to enrol in a distance education school or centre. Initial placement in distance education will be for a period of up to 200 school days. This may be extended on application by the parent/carer outlining the unexpected circumstances that lead to the case for an extension. Extensions must not exceed an additional 200 days and will only be approved if the principal of the distance education school considers that the return of work and engagement with the schools programs during the initial period of enrolment is satisfactory.

Travelling in Australia

Students who are unable to attend a regular school because they are travelling with their family in Australia for a period of at least 50 school days, may be eligible to enrol in a distance education school or centre.

A comprehensive itinerary must be submitted with the application. Addresses for a minimum of six weeks in advance are required to ensure continuity of the learning program.

Refer to theĀ NSW Distance Education Enrolment Procedures documentation for more Information.