Year 7 Transition 

Blackburn High School welcomes our newest students to the school community. 

You will find all the information you need for your child's smooth high school transition below.

Download all the Transition documents here: 

• Transition Booklet
• Dobsons Uniform Guide
• Dobsons uniform pricelist – Coming soon
• Direct link to uniform shop - Dobsons
• XUNO Booklet
• XUNO Quickstart App Guide
• Year 7 Booklist – Coming Term 4
• Year 7 HAP Booklist – Coming Term 4

Booklists

Lilydale Books is the official booklist supplier for Blackburn High School for the 2027 school year. 

Booklists coming soon

Visit the Lilydale Books website to place your orders:
Order Online at Lilydale Books
For detailed instructions on how to place your order, please visit:
How to Order Information

Health Care Card Holders' Information

If you are eligible, please complete the Uniform Package order form and return it to the Blackburn High School front office before 1st December. This will enable us to process your application in time for Term 1. Any orders submitted after this date will be delayed.

When selecting shoes, your child’s foot size must be correctly measured as returns can be time consuming and problematic. Please use the sizing chart (available from the front office).

You will be notified by the school when your shoes and uniform vouchers are ready for collection.

Vouchers have an expiry date and must be redeemed at Dobsons, 274 Doncaster Rd, North Balwyn. Expired vouchers will not be honoured and cannot be re-issued.

Applications for CSEF Funding open at the beginning of Term 1. Please complete the CSEF form and provide a copy of your Healthcare Card to the Blackburn High School front office and we will apply on your behalf. The CSEF funds will be received by the school in early March and held in your school account and may be used towards the cost of Year 7 camp.  Please note that the CSEF amount may not be enough to cover the whole cost of the camp, so there may be a gap to pay. Funding can also be used for excursions and interschool sport events. While applications will only be initiated early in the year, completed forms and copies of Healthcare Cards can be dropped off at the front office at any time.

For further information email the school: blackburn.hs@education.vic.gov.au

Download the CSEF and SSR forms here: 

2027 – CSEF Application form

2027 - Year 7 SSR Uniform Package Info Families at BHS

2027 – Year 7 – SSR Uniform Package Order Form BHS

Parent Webinars and Information 

Please take some time to watch these webinars, which provide insights for a smooth transition into Year 7 at Blackburn High School. 

 Webinar 1.  25^th August 2026 coming soon

 Laptop Program

We aim to develop in students a high level of digital skills and knowledge which will enrich their lifelong learning and enhance their employment opportunities.

Download the documents below for more details for our BYOD program.   

BYOD Booklet

Responsible use of Technology Agreement

Acceptable Use Agreement

Online purchase of supported devices via this Portal   

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a Transition Information Session about the Parent Portal and the Bring Your Own Designated Device Program?

Webinars are held each year in terms 3 and 4 that cover our Parent Portal, BYOD program together with other transition information.

Year 7 Educational Assessment

What is the assessment?

The assessment is a diagnostic tool that lets us know about your child. There are four, 30 minute assessments divided into two sessions. The first session is based around general ability and the second session is about skills and knowledge acquired through primary school. There will be a half hour break in between the two sessions.

Do I need to study for the assessment?

No – this is an assessment only of the skills and knowledge learnt through primary school and the student’s potential.

How is the assessment conducted?

Onsite in Term 3 on Wednesday 9th September for the Grade 6 year level.

How is the High Achievers Class Selected

The High Achievers class for Year 7 will be selected from enrolled students following this assessment.

Parent Portal

The Parent Portal is the main way parents access information about their child’s progress, excursions, events, attendance, reports, fees etc. All school information to parents is distributed through the portal. Check this portal and complete any required tasks to assist your child in having a smooth transition to Blackburn High School.

You will receive a secure login to the parent portal in Term 4.

Do not share your password with your child, as this is used for confidential information for parents only. Students will receive their own secure login and password when commencing Year 7.

For details of the information that is collected for you and stored on our Parent Portal, please see our Enrolment Collection Notice and Secondary Collection Notice here.

Orientation Day – Tuesday 8 December 2026