Thanks for explaining
Yes, so that’s what I mean: reserve lists ended Term 1 this year. And if, like you explained, people left after that, there are spots. Just wondering when schools start to process their numbers and send out offers to fill those spots? It’s almost end of term now, it would be logical to send it out now as obviously no one is going to move schools the next few weeks. So if we know there are spots but still not movement from reserve list - this is what I’m confused and frustrated about. and no one is providing any information - school is saying they don’t release any info and dept of edu saying it’s managed internally. I’m just after some information so I can make plans
Alright, I think I get your question now.
Here's how spots (to my understanding) are distributed after HAST and Selective results:
- Available/Additional Spots: Year 10 and Year 7 entry have a new class arranged. For most schools, they do an additional class in Year 10, although a few might make an extra class in Year 9 or 11.
- Previously Available Spots: These are the reserve spots you're talking about. Let's say someone leaves the school in the middle of the year or amongst the HAST Migration phase (August - October). These new spots, in addition to the reserve spots from last year that may not have been fulfilled (although that's very rare) are basically the only way to get into a Selective School for Year 8, 9, or 11 entry, with maybe one or two exceptions.
A reserve list offer is given around Term 3 and is valid until the end of Term 1 next year. A spot from someone leaving the school is given to the reserve list offers, with the exception of someone leaving after Term 1. That offer is given for the next test cycle.