ECE Partnerships
Enrolment Procedures
Enrolment / transitioning information for each of our kura
Gate Pa School
Step 1 - Contact Us
Contact the school via phone, email or pop in to the office.
Email : office@gatepa.school.nz
Phone: (07) 578 5325
Step 2 - Complete the enrolment forms
Other documentation that will be required:
Parent/ Caregiver Permission
New Zealand Residents
Non New- Zealand residents - please bring a copy of your child’s student or resident visa
Step 3 - Get to know the staff and the school
All children starting school need to have a minimum of three visits to the classroom prior to starting school. Parents are required to stay with their child during these visits. Book your school visit days at the school office. Most visits happen between 8.55am and 11am on a Tuesday. Alternative times can be negotiated where there is a need.
These visits…
provide a happy transition to school for your child.
allow the family to see the types of skills being learnt at school so they can support their child at home.
provide an opportunity for the teacher to meet families.
Greenpark School
TRANSITION TO SCHOOL FOR NEW ENTRANTS
Contact the school office at any age prior to turning 5 years old if you are intending to enrol.
10 weeks before your child's 5th birthday, fill in an Enrolment Form. Other documentation required is also listed on the website. A staff member of Greenpark School will contact you to arrange a time to meet and complete the enrolment process.
Once a place at Greenpark School has been confirmed a transition programme will be provided to ensure a successful start to school.
School visits will be arranged prior to your child starting school. Our New Entrant teachers will visit all in zone Early Childhood Centres to meet your child and their Early Childhood teacher.
Parent information meetings will be provided to ensure you are informed about our school, vision, values and curriculum.
Enrolment Packs include a Stationery List. New Entrant Stationery Packs are available for purchase from the School Office.
Cohort entry on the first day of Week 1 and Week 6 of each term.
Any questions or concerns can be discussed with Deputy Principal Christina Leef who leads the Junior School. Email: christinal@greenparkschool.co.nz
Greerton Village School
To enrol your child(ren) please:
Complete the Online Enrolment Form & Download Cyber Safety Agreement on this page.
Download the Information Booklet, Enrolment Form & Cyber Safety Agreement on this page.
Collect an Enrolment Pack from the school office at 151 Greerton Road.
When bringing in your enrolment form, please attach the following documents:
• Proof of Address in school zone
• Birth Certificate or Passport
• Immunisation Record
Kaimai School
Enrolments
You are welcome to enroll your child at any stage prior to their fifth birthday. We would appreciate having enrolment forms completed on the day of the pre-entry visit that you attend. This will enable the teacher to have everything ready for your child’s first day at school.
Pre-Visits
Pre-schoolers usually attend their school visits the 2 weeks before they turn 5. School visits are arranged with the school office or Room 1, (Ruma Kereru) teacher and usually run from 8.40am until interval. For your child’s school visit, they may want to have a healthy snack and a water bottle so as they can join in the interval activities.
A parent or caregiver must accompany each child to the New Entrant visit and remain with the child throughout the morning. This will enable you to support your child in their transition to school as well as providing an opportunity for the teacher to explain class organisation in greater detail.
Things We Require from You When You Enrol Your Child
As part of the Ministry of Education’s requirements we need a copy of your child’s birth certificate, immunisation certificate and any other relevant information regarding health and welfare. We also need contact phone numbers in case of an emergency and your family doctor’s details.
Merivale School
Contact the school office.
Address: 25 Kesteven Avenue
Parkvale
Tauranga 3112
New Zealand
Phone: (07) 5786900
0800 ValeWay (825392)
Fax: (07) 5786900
Email: admin@merivale.school.nz
Web: www.merivale.school.nz
Oropi School
Contact the school office.
1334 Oropi Road
RD 3
TAURANGA 3173
Phone: 07 543 1479
Email: office@oropi.school.nz
Website: www.oropi.school.nz
Families enrol by Hero online or come into our school office at any time prior to being 5 yrs and then they are on our pre enrolment list.
School Visits
Children transitioning into Oropi School usually benefit from 2-3 visits prior to their start date. A letter will be sent to your child approximately six weeks before they are due to start, inviting the child and an adult to come and spend time in Kiwi Class. School visits are usually on a Thursday morning 9-11am. A caregiver must stay with your child during school visits. During school visits, your child will participate in the daily class programme. We contact them 1-2 months before they are due to start school and then arrange 3 classroom visits.
Contacts for enrolments:
Andrew King, Principal: andrew@oropi.school.nz
Ayn Harris DP: ayn@oropi.school.nz
Sarah Weston, Junior Team leader / New entrants Teacher: sarahw@oropi.school.nz
Pyes Pā School
Enrolling at Pyes Pā School
Contact the school office.
978 Pyes Pā Road
RD3, Pyes Pā
Tauranga, 3173
Phone: 07 543 0064
Email: administration@pyespa.school.nz
For enrolment at Pyes Pā School, we welcome visitors to our school office between 8.30am and 3.30pm. For any further details, please do not hesitate to email us at: administration@pyespa.school.nz or call us on 07 543 0064 to make an appointment. We are very happy to show you around our delightful school and look forward to meeting with you.
Children transitioning into Pyes Pā School usually benefit from 2-3 visits prior to their start date. Further information including our pre-enrolment online form and transition to school booklet can be found on our school website.
Taumata School
Enrolling at Taumata School
Starting school is an exciting event. Establishing a robust home-school partnership starts with beginning the enrolment process early. This partnership will ensure a positive experience for you and your child.
If your child is turning 5:
Your child can start school between the ages of 5 and 6. To enable us to provide a transitional experience that is inclusive and well planned, we begin new entrants in Weeks One and Six of each term. Enrolling online at least six months before they turn 5 helps the school to plan for your child's arrival. A member of Taumata School will contact you to arrange a time to meet and complete the enrolment process. Once a place at Taumata School is confirmed a transition programme will be provided to ensure a successful school start.
For children starting in Term 1 of any given year:
Learning Coaches will visit your child at their preschool in term 4, the year prior to starting
Educational sessions for parents will be provided to cover: school readiness; play-based learning, Taumata School’s culture, vision and values; brain rules; and child well-being.
For children starting in Term’s 2-4:
Learning coaches complete a preschool visit
Our team organise three transitional visits to Taumata School for your child. While your child is gaining an insight into the ways of a New Entrant, you will get to meet other parents who are joining Taumata School. A member of Taumata School will also discuss school readiness; play-based learning; our culture, vision and values; brain rules; and child well-being. Please note, as a legal requirement, you are required to stay on site.
Contacts for Enrolment: enrol@taumata.school.nz
Principal- Gen Fuller: genfuller@taumata.school.nz
Deputy Principal: Mike Rankin: mikerankin@taumata.school.nz
Deputy Principal- Jacqui Pricel: jacqprice@taumata.school.nz
Tauranga Primary School
Online Enrolment
To complete an online enrolment form please click here
School Code - 1991
Enter your personal email address
Follow the instructions on this site
Please note ETAP is our school online student management system. Information you record onto this website is safe and security protected for your privacy. Tauranga Primary School is the only organisation that can access this information.
Alternatively, you can download an enrolment form:
Once you have completed the enrolment form, please return it to the Tauranga Primary School office
Cohort Entry Policy
Cohort entry applies to 5 year olds (New Entrant enrolments) only. There are eight starting dates for 5 year olds during the year. Students can start school on a cohort entry date after their fifth birthday.
Tauranga Special School
Tauranga Special School
39 Eighteenth Avenue, Tauranga, 3112, New Zealand
Phone: (07) 578 4424 | Fax: (07) 571 0813
Email: office@taurangaspecialschool.nz
You may also contact Deputy Principal Dale Megson for specific information about the enrolment process for out of town students and internal transitioning processes. dalem@taurangaspecialschool.nz
Enrolment Process for new students (from ECE or Local school)
Initial enquiry made to DP. Check that ORS funding is in place or application has been made. Visit for student and whānau to base school and/ or appropriate satellite class. Refer enrolment admin checklist.
Special education agreement form, school enrolment form and transport form completed.
Special education form sent to the ministry for approval. Once approved transport form sent to SESTA.
Once the special education agreement form is agreed by the ministry. Visits to ECE/ local school by class teacher, DP, Autism and Behaviour Specialist and appropriate specialists. Student information document is completed
If possible, the new class teacher and/or the DP attend the last IP meeting at the exiting school
Minimum of 3 transition visits to new class at a variety of times (MT, lunch, core learning time, circle time, swimming etc.) More visits if required.
Prior to student starting a meeting is held between class teacher, whānau and specialists Update student document.
After starting 6 week review/ IP meeting checkpoint
Tauriko School
Tauriko School operates an enrolment scheme. All children who live within the zone operated by this scheme are entitled to come to Tauriko School as of right. Enrolment forms for these students can be obtained from the school office.
Parents of students who live within the school's home zone and who intend to enrol their child(ren) at any time during 2021, should notify the school as soon as possible to assist the school to plan appropriately for 2021.
Any children who do not live in this zone can pre-enrol to apply to be considered for a place the following term. If more students apply than there are out-of-zone places a ballot is held to determine which students are enrolled. Information about this process and how it works is on our website.
Parents of students turning five, who live in our home zone and intend enrolling their child, should notify Andrea Walker office@tauriko.school.nz as soon as possible to assist the school to plan.
Whānau may also contact Deputy Principal Lisa Rose.
Email: lrose@tauriko.school.nz Phone: 07-5430430
Welcome Bay School
Enrolling at Welcome Bay is as easy as picking up the phone or calling in to the office and making an appointment.
These enrolment meetings with Jamie (Principal) or Nikki (Deputy) happen Monday to Wednesday. This hui begins the partnership between home and school, which we both want to be an educationally powerful one so our children can fly in their life and learning. Once we have met, if your child has been to a previous school we will make contact with them to ensure we have all the information we need. Your child will start the following Monday. If your child is four and they will join our Kick Start Programme.
Office Contact Details:
Email Cherie Stirling office@welcomebay.school.nz or phone 07 544 1113
The Kick Start programme is for those children who will be turning five years old this year. It is an opportunity for whānau to bring their child to school for four sessions (Monday 2 - 2:45pm) in the 4 weeks prior to them starting school.
Kick Start helps to ensure a smooth and enjoyable transition to school for both your child and you the family.
Kick Start helps our learners and their families develop a clear understanding about what we value at school and how they can support their child at home in preparation for school life and learning.
Kick Start begins the partnership between home and school, which we both want to be an educationally powerful one so our children can fly in their life and learning.
