ENROLMENT
Enrol at our School
In New Zealand, most children start school shortly after they turn five. All children must be enrolled at school by their sixth birthday.
Enrolling early helps us to plan for how many children will be attending - ideally we appreciate enrolments by the end of September of the year before your child will first start school. Please contact the office if you would like to arrange a visit to our school.
New entrant students are invited to participate in weekly 'visits' to the class. This allows them to become familiar with the school environment and teachers. Parents are welcome to remain with their child in the class or they may wish to wait in the staffroom. Parents must remain onsite during visits.
Coming for a visit to our school is an opportunity for the school to meet you and your child, learn about your child's interests and learning needs and explain important aspects of Warkworth School. You may also take the opportunity to ask questions relating to the school.
To enrol at Warkworth School, please provide the following information:
Child's Birth certificate
Up to date contact information
Relevant medical and immunisation records
Any relevant information relating to the family situation (eg: a shared parenting arrangement)
Information from the previous kindies/early learning centres/schools including any assessments or reports are very useful
Proof of address within our enrolment zone
Either click here to download an Application to Enrol and Enrolment Form or collect them from the office. Please return these to the office once you have completed them along with the required information listed above.
Please note that a school uniform needs to be purchased before a student can start school. Uniform can be purchased through www.argyleonline.co.nz. A selection on try on sizes are available for sizing in the Senior Office. Please see our Uniform page for more details on the required uniform for students.
Why do I need to provide my child’s immunisation record?
Your child can still be enrolled at school with or without immunisations. We request confirmation of your child’s immunisation status in case of an outbreak so that we may determine which children need to be excluded from school until the outbreak is contained to reduce the risk that they contract the illness.
Out of Zone Enrolments
Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office or on the school website www.warkworth.school.nz. The Board has determined that 13 places overall for students in Years 0, 5 & 6 are likely to be available for out of zone students in Terms 3 and 4, 2023. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone.
Applications are now invited for out of zone students. Application forms are available here. The deadline for receipt of applications is 15 May 2024.
Parents of students who live within the home zone and intend enrolling their child at any time during this year should notify the school by 15 May 2024 to assist the school to plan appropriately. Students who live in the home zone are entitled to enrol at the school.
If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot is required, it will be held on 16 May 2024. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three days of the ballot being held.
