Year 7 2028 - The Journey starts here
As we prepare to welcome our newest 
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 .
Lumina - Gifted and Talented Program
Lumina is CBC Fremantle's dedicated Year 7 Gifted and Talented program, designed to nurture boys with exceptional intellect, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
Grounded in Catholic and Edmund Rice values, Lumina provides enriched learning experiences, challenging projects, and opportunities for mentorship. Students engage with ethics, philosophy, and religious education as they progress through the Ignite, Illuminate, Inspire pathway, allowing them to discover their strengths and grow as innovative, community-minded leaders.
For students interested in applying for Lumina, the College will hold a Gifted and Talented test on Monday 9 August. More information will be sent to families closer to the date.
Academic Testing - Monday 11 October
To gain a better understanding of student's academic capabilities, the College will conduct a series of tests covering both Literacy and Numeracy on Monday 11 October at the following session times.
9.00 - 10.45 am: Students with surnames A–F
11.30 am - 1.15 pm: Students with surnames G–O
2.00 - 3.45 pm: Students with surnames P–W
We strongly encourage all students to attend their scheduled testing session, as the results assist the College in understanding each boy's learning needs and may influence class and Mathematics stream allocations for the start of Year 7.
If your son is unable to attend, please email enrol@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.
Orientation Day - Monday 6 December
All 2028 Year 7 students are invited to attend from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm at CBC Fremantle.
Parents are requested to stay for the first part of the day until 10.00 am, when they will receive important information and meet key staff. Parents are warmly invited to stay for morning tea after the Welcome Assembly.
Students are asked to wear their CBC House shirt. If uniforms have not yet been purchased, please wear a shirt in the allocated House colour.
Please arrive at 8.15am and sign in at the College Gymnasium with your son's Head of House, the Orientation Day will begin by 8.40am
Parents are asked to collect their son from the Cloisters from 3.00pm
House Allocations
Allocations will be sent via email in at the beginning of November.
We understand that House placement is important to families. While siblings will be placed in the same House and Mentor group, we appreciate your understanding that House requests can only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Uniforms
CBC Fremantle's Uniform Shop is managed by Perm-A-Pleat.
Uniform Fittings
Appointments will be available in Term 4 and can be booked via the Uniform Shop website.
Bookings open in September, with further details provided closer to the date.
Perm-A-Pleat Contact
T: 6465 1199
E: CBC.Uniforms@permapleat.com.au
Year 7 Booklist
The booklist will be available by the end of November.
Laptop Collection – XX
Students can collect their laptops and SmartRider cards 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 - XX
Further details regarding the first day of Year 7, including arrival arrangements, will be provided closer to the commencement of Term 1.
2028 Term Dates
Further details regarding the first day of Year 7, including arrival arrangements, will be provided closer to the commencement of Term 1.
Term 1: XX
DATE: Year 7 Laptop Collection and Year 12 Retreat / Leadership Day
DATE: Year 7 and Year 12 students commence
DATE: Year 8 - Year 11 students commence
Term 2: XX
Term 3: XX
Term 4: XX
Year 7 Camp – Thursday 3 February 2028
As part of the transition program, all Year 7 students will attend an overnight camp from Thursday 3 to Friday 4 February 2028. Further information, including packing requirements, will be communicated in advance.
