Enrolling at Onepoto School

Preparing my child for School

We warmly welcome you new whanau and students Onepoto School. We will take care and and look after them in as they become part of the school whanau. All children from Year 1 to Year 6 are welcome to enrol.

The first day is a BIG DAY for our youngest students who are starting school. For older students who are transitioning from other schools, they will feel different emotions of happiness, excitement and nervousness.

Starting School – Nearly 5s

We invite parents to enrol their child/ren when they turn four. Enrolment can be done online or enrolment forms can be picked up from our school office. School visits help children to transition to school and will be booked through the office.
Once enrolled, you will be able to keep up to date with what’s happening at our school through our e-mailed newsletters, website and school app.
Early enrolment will also help us to monitor class growth and staffing, throughout the year.

New Students from other schools

For older students enrolling from another school, enrolment can be done online or enrolment forms can be picked up from our school office. You will have an interview with the Principal and then visit your hapori – team. A start date will then be confirmed.
A copy of your last school report and/or other school information would be helpful.

International Students

We are not signatories to the Code for International Students. We will be applying for this in the near future.

How do we enrol?

Fill in the Enrolment Form

Fill in the online Enrolment Form or pop into the school office to pick up a paper copy.

Online Enrolment Form

Bring in the required documents

Please bring into school:

Completed Enrolment Form (if this is was not done online)
Birth certificate or passport. If your child was not born in New Zealand, we require both your child’s birth certificate and passport.
Your child’s Immunisation Certificate is required for children enrolling in a New Zealand school for the first time (this can be obtained from your family doctor)
For older students, a copy of your most recent school report or other school information.
For In-Zone Enrolments – If you live in the Enrolment Zone, a copy of a bill with proof of your address.

Our Office Manager will take good care of your enrolment enquiries and can support you through this process. You are welcome to come and speak in person, ring or email us at office@onepoto.school.nz

Once we have processed your enrolment our Office Manager will contact you to arrange school visits for your child.

SCHOOL VISITS

School visits help children transition into the school environment. While we encourage 2 visits, we know that some children may need more visits before starting school. You can discuss this further at your Enrolment Interview. Some children may also visit with their early childhood centre (ECE), and the child’s parent can also attend at this time.

NEW ENTRANT VISITS

1. First Visit: An interview with the Principal or Depty Principal is counted as the first visit

2. Second Visit: Will be held at set dates across the Term on Thursdays (see dates below)

Time: 10am to 10:45am – Students can stay for Morning Tea playtime until 11am only. This is optional.

At the 2nd Visit: The Team Leader or Deputy Principal will meet with parents/caregivers for a Meet and Greet and Information session while your child visits their class and joins in with a class activity.

New Entrant Visit Days for 2025

Term 1

Thursday 20th February
Thursday 13th March
Thursday 3rd April

Term 2

Thursday 8th May
Thursday 22nd May
Thursday 5th June
Thursday 17th June

Term 3

Thursday 24th July
Thursday 7th August
Thursday 21st August
Thursday 4th September
*Tuesday 16th September

Term 4

Thursday 16th October
Thursday 30th October
Thursday 13th November
Thursday 27th November
Thursday 11th December

*Your child’s Start Date will be confirmed at your Enrolment Interview

If extra visits are needed: This can be discussed at the Enrolment Interview

YEAR 1 – 3 ENROLMENTS – Students from other schools

If your child is enrolling from another school in Years 1 – 3

Enrolment Interview with the Principal or Deputy Principal & Class Tour
Their Start Date will be on the next New Entrant start date (see dates above)

Parents are more than welcome to attend one of the Thursday Meet and Greet and Information sessions with the Team Leader or Deputy Principal. Please let us know if you would like to attend at your child’s Enrolment Interview.

*YEAR 4 – 6 ENROLMENTS – Students from other schools

*Enrolment for older students looks slightly different:

An Enrolment Interview with the Principal or Deputy Principal & Class Tour
A Start Date will be confirmed for the following week. This is to accomodate for roll growth and staff planning.