Enrolment packs are available from the school office.  While immunisation records are no longer needed please enure you bring along a birth certificate that we can photocopy, extra emergency contact numbers, and if necessary for non residents any documents you have to verify who you are and your current status in NZ. 

Transitioning your child into school.  

We encourage parents to get in touch with the school well in advance if you would like to enrol your  pre-schooler.  Your child will be able to visit the school a few times, for part of the day, as part of the Seedlings Programme before s/he turns five. 

You can assist your child’s preparation for school in the following ways:  

Work towards: * holding a book correctly  * holding and using a pencil correctly.  *writing and recognising their own name.  * using capital letters for the first letters only.  * recognising some letters of the alphabet  *know some of the letters sounds  *counting to 10 and knowing some other numbers - also what comes before and after a number  *recognising basic shapes   *recognising colours (colouring-in skills would be an advantage). 

Support Self-Management and Organisation skills by:  * being able to tell the teacher what they need or want  *toilet independently  *carry their own bag to the classroom  *listen and follow instructions     *put things away in the right place at the right time  *put on their shoes and socks  *cough into their sleeve and how to blow their nose (tissues are available)

Daily you could help your child by: * ask them about their learning   *talk about the good things that happened in their day  *read to and with your child  *help your child to complete home learning tasks as required. 

Other ways you as a parent can support your child’s learning:  *start the day with a positive attitude and a balanced diet ( The right food /fuel is essential) *provide a healthy lunch  *minimise treats in the lunchbox    *a good-sized water bottle (as we are a water-only school). a *having your child at school by 8.50 am (as this allows them to be organised for the day)  *regular and consistent bedtimes   *parents please check  your child has the things they need for the day - eg, stationery, lunch, library books, homework. 

It is really important to ask questions if you are not sure.   No question is an unnecessary one!