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Welcoming all new students from Greater Geelong, Surf Coast & wider regions.
Matthew Flinders Girls’ is a community for all; we are non-denominational, inclusive, and create an environment that gives all girls a go.
When choosing Matthew Flinders Girls’ as a Secondary School for your daughter, it’s important to know that we are the only Government girls school outside of Melbourne, we are not region specific and we are free of school zoning.
For 2024 enrolment, applications open Week 1 of Term 2 in your Grade 6 year and close Friday May 12 2023. Learn more about the enrolment process for Government, non-Government and Catholic Primary Schools below.
Leading all-girls
government school
We’re the only Year 7-12 Government Girls’ School outside of Melbourne
Located in the
heart of Geelong
Our central location enables easy access to the city’s vibrant cultural precinct, sporting amenities and outdoor facilities
Students from
all regions
You can select us as your first preference no matter where you live because we are your closest Girls’ State School
Innovative teaching &
forward-looking
Our curriculum exposes students to a broad range of subjects in the early years, before providing a more individualised program from Year 9
WE ARE FOR ALL
Year 6 Applications for Year 7
Grade 6 girls from all primary schools – government, independent and Catholic – in the Greater Geelong region are welcome to apply for a place in Year 7 at Matthew Flinders Girls’. Each year we receive applications from over 50 feeder schools right around the region, stretching from Newtown to Colac, Werribee to the Surf Coast and right around the Bellarine Peninsula.
We recommend you take the following steps to get to know our school and decide if it is a good fit for your daughter:
- Read through our website to learn more
- Attend our 2024 Year 7 Open Night on March 8
- Go on a school tour during the year on Wednesday’s 9:30-10:30am.
- Follow the relevant application process.
From Week 1, Term 2 2023
Government primary schools distribute the Placement Information Pack for Parents/Carers for 2024 school year to all families of current Year 6 students.
The Parent/Carer Pack contains:
- Application for Year 7 Placement 2024 Form and Privacy Notice
- Frequently Asked Questions
Friday 12 May 2023
Parents/carers return Application for Year 7 Placement 2024 Forms to government primary schools by this date.
Wednesday 19 July 2023
Primary schools notify parents/carers of Year 6 students, in writing, of their child’s Year 7 placement offer for 2024 school year
Wednesday 09 August 2023
All parents/carers return their Year 7 Placement Acceptance Slip to their child’s government primary school.
Monday 21 August 2023
Secondary schools may commence distributing orientation, and other transition information to parents/carers of Year 6 students who have a confirmed Year 7 placement for 2024.
Week 1,
Term 2 2023
Year 6 to Year 7 Placement Information Packs for Schools and Parents/Carers (for 2024 school year) available from our office
Friday 12 May 2023
Parents/carers return Application for Year 7 Placement 2024 Forms to Matthew Flinders Girls by this date.
Wednesday 19 July 2023
MFG notify parents/carers of Year 6 students, in writing, of their child’s Year 7 placement offer for 2024 school year
Monday 21 August 2023
Secondary schools may commence distributing orientation, and other transition information to parents/carers of Year 6 students who have a confirmed Year 7 placement for 2024.
ADVANCED LEARNING
SEALP @ MFG
Matthew Flinders Girls is a member of The Academy of Accredited SEAL Schools and offers the accredited Select Entry Advanced Learning Program in Years 7-8.
Our program harnesses Positive Psychology, embracing elements of altruism, risk-taking, gratitude and resilience. Academically, students will learn to use visual thinking routines, undertake tasks that ‘dig deeper’ into concepts and foster a ‘yet’ attitude; “I haven’t mastered something yet, but I will with continued persistence, effort and hard-work.” The program also empowers students to develop their personal and social character through goal-setting and other community service activities.
To gain entry into our SEAL program a student must show they are curious, keen to learn and willing to support their peers to learn too, alongside being involved in co-curricular activities outside of school. In addition, they will need to complete an examination and undertake an interview.
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