Enrolling at Newton School

It is very important that you first read:

  1. The school zoning policy
  2. The pre-enrolments zoning letter - (as above, in PDF format)
  3. The Māori Medium Enrolments letter - PDF format

In Zone Enrolments

To assist with managing the enrolment process please ensure enrolment forms for new students are completed in the year prior to your child starting school. The main form required to begin the enrolment process was developed by the N.Z. Principals' Association. We have included a sample in PDF format, as the form is fairly detailed.

Download a sample enrolment form

The other forms that make up the enrolment pack are:

  • Information about free health services for your child (and consent form for screening tests by Vision Hearing Technicians for your child from Year 1 to Year 8)
  • An immunisation certificate
  • After School Care Service enrolment form and agreement
  • Policy Guidelines for the administration of Medication at School
  • A copy of the Newton ERO Report 2011
  • Internet Safety Kit for parents / caregivers

To request an enrolment pack please send your name and address details to julie@newton.school.nz

If you have any questions, please telephone the office on 09 378 6883.

Out of Zone Enrolments

Due to restructuring and organisation we have a number of out of zone vacancies across all levels of our school. Applications for ballot for placement in 2012 must be received by 23rd March 2012. The ballot (if necessary) will be held on 30th March.

Priority

First Priority will be given to students who have been accepted (meet stated criteria) for enrolment in the following special programme(s), where there are (if any) identified vacancies.

  1. Te Reo Maori immersion classes, levels 1-2
  2. Fanau Pasifika class

Second Priority will be given to applicants who are siblings of current students.
Third Priority will be give to applicants who are siblings of former students.
Fourth Priority will be given to applicants who are children of board employees.
Fifth Priority will be given to all other applicants.

If there are more applicants in the first, second, third, fourth or fifth priority groups than there are places available, selection within the priority group in order 2 – 5 will be by ballot conducted in accordance with instructions by the Secretary under Section 11G(1) on the Education Act 1989. Parents will be informed of the date of any ballot by notice in a daily or community newspaper circulating in the area served by the school.

Applicants seeking second or third priority status will be required to give proof of a sibling relationship.

Where a ballot is not successful your child will be placed on a wait list in the order they are selected by ballot.

Out-of-zone documents for 2012

  1. Out-of-Zone Enrolment Application

Maori Immersion Vacancies: - Te Whanau Rumaki o Te Uru Karaka

We have a number of vacancies in our total immersion unit. Enrolment in this pathway will require the completion of application forms and attendance at a whanau tono to determine criteria for entry is met. Please contact 09 378 6883 for further details and an application form.