Year 7 2027 - The Journey starts here

As we prepare to welcome our newest CBC Gentlemen, it's important that we have the most up-to-date information to help us understand your son and support his individual needs.

Our aim is to ensure that every boy's transition into the College is welcoming and positive, so he feels confident and supported from his very first day at CBC Fremantle.

If there are any changes to your contact details or other information relating to your son, please contact the Registrar, Emma Polain, at enrol@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.

Academic Testing – Monday 12 October 2026

To help us better understand each student's academic strengths and learning needs, the College will conduct Literacy and Numeracy testing on Monday 12 October, at the following times:

9.00am to 10.45am: Surnames A–F
11.30am to 1.15pm: Surnames G–O
2.00pm to 3.45pm: Surnames P–Z

Students should arrive 15 minutes before their session and enter via the Ellen Street gates, proceeding to The Cloisters for check-in, where staff will be available to assist.

Students are required to:

Wear their usual primary school uniform
Bring a pencil and eraser
Bring a water bottle

We encourage all students to attend their allocated session, as results assist with class placements and Mathematics stream allocations for the commencement of Year 7.

If your son is unable to attend, please email enrol@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.

Orientation Day – Monday 7 December 2026

All new Year 7 students are invited to attend from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at CBC Fremantle.

Parents are asked to remain until 10.00am, during which time they will receive important information and meet key staff. We are also pleased to welcome Paul Litherland, who will present on online safety. Morning tea will be provided following the presentation.

Further details will be shared closer to the date.

Haircuts and SmartRider Photos

Student photos will be taken on Orientation Day so that SmartRiders can be ordered in preparation for the commencement of Year 7.

We encourage families to ensure their son has a CBC-appropriate haircut for Orientation Day . A CBC haircut is short, neat and tidy — off the ears, off the collar and out of the eyes. If a fringe can be tucked behind the ears, it is considered too long. Hair should not be shaved below a number 3, and any variation in hair length should be blended rather than showing a significant or abrupt change in length.

Please note that we are unable to order a SmartRider using a photograph that does not meet College expectations. This may delay your son receiving his SmartRider in time for his first day of Year 7.

We understand that it may not be possible for all students to have their hair cut prior to Orientation Day. However, all students are required to have a CBC-appropriate haircut by Day 1 of Term 1 .

House Allocations

House allocations will be emailed at the beginning of November.

While siblings will be placed in the same House and mentor group, we appreciate families understanding that House requests can only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Uniforms

CBC Fremantle's Uniform Shop is managed by Permapleat, located at Unit 7, 18 Parry St, Fremantle.

Access is via the rear carpark. Once inside, please proceed up the stairs to Level 1.

Uniform fitting appointments will take place in November and can now be scheduled via the following link:

Year 7 Appointment Calendar – click here to make your appointment

How To Register For An Online Appointment

Click the Year 7 Appointment Calendar link above.
Click Register Now.
Complete all required fields.
A four-digit PIN will be sent to your email address.
Use this PIN to continue with your appointment booking.

Whilst families are welcome to visit during trading hours, we strongly encourage scheduling an appointment for your son's Year 7 uniform, as fittings can take some time with trying on sizes.

Uniform Shop Information

CONTACT CBC Permapleat Uniform Shop:
T: 6465 1199
E: CBC.Uniforms@permapleat.com.au

Year 7 Booklist

The booklist will be available by the end of November.

Preparing for the Start of Year 7

Laptop and SmartRider Collection - Monday 25 January 2027

Students are invited to collect their laptop and Smartrider card on this date.

Session Schedule:

9.30am - 10.30am | Kelly and Morgan
11.00am – 12.00pm | O'Connor and Rice
12.30pm – 1.30pm | Samson and Patrick

Each session will begin promptly at the scheduled time and run for approximately 45 minutes. Sessions are for both students and parents.
The session will cover:
• ICT Agreement and Policy
• SEQTA overview for students (including timetables)
• College App demonstration – Notices, SEQTA, Absentee, College Calendar, Parent Lounge, Consent2Go
• SmartRider overview – adding funds to the Canteen and using SmartRider for Canteen purchases, CBC Private Bus (TransportMe App), and Public Transport

Please enter via the Ellen Street gates and follow the event signs to the Waterford Theatre.

Parents are asked to bring their own device (smartphone, laptop, or iPad) and ensure the CBC Fremantle College App has been downloaded beforehand, as we will go through its key functions and other platforms used during the session.

If you are unable to attend, laptops and SmartRider cards will be issued on the  first day of Year 7.

First Day of Year 7 – Wednesday 27 January 2027

Further details regarding the first day of Year 7, including arrival arrangements, will be provided closer to the commencement of Term 1.

2027 Term Dates

Term 1: 25 January - 9 April
25 January, Year 7 Laptop Collection and Year 12 Retreat / Leadership Day
27 Janurary, Year 7 and Year 12 students commence
28 January, Year 8 - Year 11 students commence

Term 2: 27 April - 25 June

Term 3: 19 July - 24 September

Term 4: 12 October - 3 December

Year 7 Camp - Thursday 4 February

As part of the transition program, all Year 7 students will attend an overnight camp from Thursday 4 to Friday 5 February 2027. Further information, including packing requirements, will be communicated in advance.