Enrolment

 

Enrolment Process

Panmure District School is a zoned school, this means that your child must reside within the zoning of Panmure District School in order to attend. 

Enrolment Process:

Step 1: Collect Enrolment Information Pack

• Option 1: Collect from the school office.
• Option 2: Download and print from the school website.
  Enrolment Form.pdf
  

Step 2: Complete Required Documents

• Enrolment Pack
• Education Outside the Classroom Form
• Digital Users Agreement
• Dentist Form
• Vision Form

Step 3: Gather Required Documents

• Proof of Identity: Original birth certificate or passport for the child.
  New Zealand Born Children Please bring the following documents which are required by the Ministry of Education as part of school enrolment: New Zealand Birth Certificate Immunisation details. 
  Overseas born children: If your child was not born in New Zealand you require the following documentation: All Passports of family members (Child, Mother, Father) All relevant visas (Student, Visitor, Work etc) Immunisation details
  
• Proof of Address: Document showing you live in the school zone (preferably a tenancy agreement).
  All enrolments are required to provide two types of proof that they live in our school zone.
  Accepted proof of address may include: Utility bills (power, phone, water etc.), Tenancy or Rental Agreements, Bank Statements, Rates, IRD etc.
  

Step 4: Submit Completed Forms and Documents

• Return all completed forms and original copies of required documents to the school office.

Step 5: Enrolment Meeting

• The office will schedule an enrolment meeting with the Principal or Deputy Principal.
• Both the enrolling child and the parents/guardians must attend the meeting.

Step 6: Confirmation and Start Date

• The school will assign a classroom and teacher to the child.
• A start date will be provided once the teacher is prepared for the child’s arrival.

This process ensures a smooth enrolment experience, allowing the school to get to know the family and prepare appropriately for the child’s start.

2025 Cohort Entry

We are excited to announce that from 2025, Panmure District School will be moving to a cohort entry system for all new entrant students. This means that there will be two set entry points for children to start school each term:

• Monday of Week 1 of each term
• Mid-term entry point each term

Tamariki who have a birthday in the first 5 weeks of the term can start in week 6 and children who have a birthday between week 6 and 10 will start in week 1 of the following term.

Tamariki will start school in Cohort groups following their 5th birthday. Cohort dates are assigned by the Ministry of Education and there are eight Cohort intakes throughout the year, one at the beginning of each term and one midway through each term.

2025 Cohort Entry Dates

• Term 1: Monday of week 1 and 10/03/2025
• Term 2: 28/04/2025 and 26/05/2025
• Term 3: 14/07/2025 and `18/08/2025
• Term 4: 06/10/2025 and 10/11/2025

Little Hikus (YEAR 0-1):

For our New Entrant Students enrolling at Panmure District School, we are committed to ensuring they have the best possible start. Family support in this journey is essential, and we look forward to partnering with you to create a positive and enriching experience for your child. For this reason, the enrolment process for New Entrant students is different, tailored to provide the necessary support and resources for a smooth transition into our school community. Our youngest learners are called our Little Hiku’s which is in reference to our mascott Tanewha Hiku.

Transition Day for Little Hikus:

In week 4 and 8 of each term, we will run transition days for our new entrants students. New Entrant students and parents must attend a transition day before starting school. Parents will receive an information pack and get the chance to meet other parents who’s children will be starting at PDS and also get a chance to meet the classroom teacher. This will mean if your child is turning 5 in term 1, 2025 we would love you to attend our transition day in week 8 Term 4. 

Enrolment Process (2).pdf

Cohort Entry Information