New Enrolments

We are a school that is in a unique position to offer education with a rural twist. We value learning that is connected to the natural systems that sustain our world. We uphold Te ao Māori kaupapa respecting the past, valuing the present and striving towards a sustainable future. 

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enrolment information

Providing a smooth transition to school for you and your child.

Before-School Visits: Preschoolers will visit for up to  6 sessions before officially starting school. Our Office Administrator will arrange these visits with you. During these visits, you can collect your enrolment forms, Information Book and student stationery from the Office.


These visits are set out as follows:

2 visits up to morning tea break

2 visits up to lunch break

2 visits for the whole day


These visits are designed to be spread out over 6 weeks with one visit per week on a set day. The day for preschool visits is a Thursday but can be changed to suit daycare or work commitments.


Little Bunnies Playgroup also offers school visits for 4 yr olds. These take place on Thursdays (even weeks) for 20 mins 10.10am - 10.30am.


New entrant children may start on or after their 5th birthday. Children will not be able to attend school until all paperwork has been completed and returned to the Office.  

Start Dates:  New entrant children may start school on or after their 5th birthday. Children will not be able to attend school until all paperwork has been completed and returned to the Office.  


​Enrolment Process - to enrol a student we will require:

*A separate process is required for international students - please contact the school.

You will complete enrolment forms for the school, as well as for the WDHB Dental Service, and you will complete a Digital Citizenship Agreement for your child (regarding the safe and responsible use of computers, other IT devices and the internet).

All enrolment forms are available at the school Office. Please note: children will not be able to attend school until all paperwork has been completed and returned to the Office.

For children transferring from another school in New Zealand, we will contact that school to confirm that students have enrolled at a new school and request their academic information for our teachers.



How can I help my child get ready for school?

There are lots of things you can do.

Get your child used to the school or kura

Here are some ideas to help your child become familiar with the school or kura:

Talk to the teacher about your child

When teachers know children well they are better able to support their learning.  Talk to the teacher and let them know things like:

The teacher might also appreciate you sharing your child's portfolio or profile book from their ECE service or Kōhanga Reo. This will give the teacher valuable information about your child's learning, and can also link up your child's early childhood, home and school or kura experiences.

Teach your child the practical skills they'll need

Before your child starts school, it's helpful if they can:

Help them get ready to learn

They may find it easier to participate in the class if they:

Checklists for starting school and getting settled

Starting school or kura for the first time or beginning a new school is a new and exciting stage for all the family. These checklists cover some of the important things to help the first days run smoothly. They are also useful for settling your child in at the start of each new school year.

In your child’s school bag

In the morning before you leave

When you get to school

After school