ENROLMENT

Transition to school

Fernlea School works closely with all preschools and kindergartens in the wider community to ensure the smooth transition of new entrant students into Fernlea. 

Senior students are buddied with a pre-schooler during the last few weeks before starting school and they share time together in the preschool environment. During the planned visits to school, the buddy supports the pre-schooler on arrival at school. 

Enrolments

If you would like to be part of the Fernlea School community please contact Tracy, in the office for an enrolment form.  In addition to the completed enrolment form, a birth certificate, or passport or document of residency, an immunisation certificate/record and proof of address is required.  

If you would like to see Fernlea School in action you are welcome to make an appointment to meet Tony Field, the principal.  Please contact the office to make an appointment.

Enrolment Scheme – Zoning

The Ministry of Education has approved an enrolment scheme affecting Fernlea School. This means that children from outside our approved zone can only attend Fernlea School should space be available. To assist the school identify whether there are spaces available the school will seek information from prospective enrollees before the end of August each year.

Fernlea School Zone

 From the intersection of Moohan St and Main Rd the zone turns west and continues to the end of Stanley Street. From there the zone travels northwest to the western end of Gardiner Gr, continuing north along Reid Rd to Lees Gr. From the Western end of Lees Gr the zone continues to the southern end of Davis Gr. The zone continues along Davis Gr, turns west to 117 Wainuiomata Rd (included), then northwest into Rata St From the northern end of Rata St the zone travels to the eastern end of The Strand, then south along Fitzherbert St (1 - 37 included). At the intersection of Fitzherbert St and Best St the zone turns north east and continues along Petrie St. From there the zone continues to travel to the eastern end of Faris Cres, along Faris Cres into Bull Ave, continuing south along Bull Ave into Moohan St and returning to the intersection of Moohan St and Main Rd.

Refer also to Ministry of Education Schoolzones Website which will detail the circumstances where children from outside the school zone can be enrolled.  http://www.tki.org.nz/About-this-site/Schooling-in-New-Zealand 

If you live outside the school zone, you will need to discuss your options with the Principal at Fernlea School.