2023 Enrolments Kōwhai Intermediate

Enrolments open:

July 1st 2022!

Prospectus 2022

To download a PDF version please click on this link (12MB) or click on the image to the right.

*If you would like your child to start at Kōwhai part way through the year please contact Barbara Cloonan at ap@kowhai.school.nz to discuss their enrolment. This will only be available for students who live in our school zone.

To start enrolling your child please click on the following link:

https://enrol.etap.co.nz/

You will need to enter our school code: 1337

Normal enrolments process is as follows:

We have moved to an online, digital enrolment form for all our enrolments. For those whānau without internet access we will have devices at the school office that you can complete the enrolment in person. If you are using this on-site option you will need to bring all the supporting documentation in with you and we will take copies of them for you.

The process will take approximately 30-45 minutes.

Please have the following documentation ready before you start your child's online enrolment. We suggest you either scan the documents or take clear photos on your phone and attach them when asked as part of the online enrolment process.

Birth Certificate OR NZ Passport (for NZ born students)
Proof of residential address (tenancy agreement or similar) for in-zone students
If you are able to supply a report from your child's final year at primary that would be helpful however it is NOT compulsory. We understand that a number of our local schools have not supplied these due to interruptions from covid-19 and we will accept applications without them.
Medical plan / short summary (for severe medical conditions) if applicable
Court documents detailing any care or custody agreements if applicable

If your child is NOT BORN IN NEW ZEALAND, the following documentation is required:

Passport of the country of citizenship

Student Visa, Permanent Residence Permit or Citizen Certificate
Date entered New Zealand (copy of passport page with entry stamp).
If your child is living with Caregivers other than the biological parents, the following documentation is required
Legal adoption papers/court order or a formal letter from parents explaining living arrangements
Full birth certificate

To start enrolling your child please click on the following link:

https://enrol.etap.co.nz/

You will need to enter our school code: 1337

Enrolment Timeline 2023

Our enrolment process for both in zone and out of zone enrolment applications, will commence at the start of Term 3.. An Online Enrolment Form will be available on our website from this date. All enrolments will need to be completed online.

The closing date for out of zone enrolments for the 2023 year is Wednesday 7th September 2022. A ballot will be held for out of zone places on Wednesday 11th September 2022.

Term 3

July:

From the first day of Term 3, enrolment applications accepted for the following school year, for both in zone and out of zone students.

Online Enrolment Form available on the website from the start of Term 3.

All enrolment applications to be completed online.

August:

The Kōwhai Senior Leadership Team will visit our main contributing schools.

Contributing School Open Mornings held at Kowhai

Parent Information Evening held.

September:

Ballot for out of zone applicants, conducted if necessary.

The closing date for out of zone enrolments for the 2023 year is Wednesday 7th September 2022. A ballot will be held for out of zone places on Wednesday 11th September 2022.

Applicants notified.

Term 4

November 2021.

Student information/profile sheets collected from contributing schools.

Transition meetings held

Student Placements Commence

Zoning

In Zone

You have automatic right of enrolment at Kōwhai if you live in our zone. Follow this link to see a list of the streets in the Kowhai zone.
Entry to our Maori unit and Samoan bilingual class is by application.

Please telephone Sweet Bromwich on 846-7534 or email enrol@kowhai.school.nz should you require more information.

Out of Zone

Each year the school will analyse the projected in-zone enrolment figures and decide on how many places we can offer to students who live outside our zone. If we receive more applications than we have places we will conduct a ballot to select these students. All out of zone applications must be received before the deadline, There are Ministry of Education rules and guidelines about how this process is run - you can read more about them here. * Our Maori and Samoan language classes qualify as 'special programmes' under these guidelines.

If your child is accepted via the ballot please let us know as soon as possible if you will take up the offer. We start planning for staffing and resources so we require firm numbers on our roll. There is a waiting list for those whose names were not drawn from the ballot so any placement not taken up will be offered to another student.

Kōwhai Open Mornings

Tuesday 9th August and Thursday 11th August. Whānau Information Evening Wednesday 17th August.

We have two days where we invite our local contributing schools to come to Kōwhai so that their students can see what they will get to do if they enrol at Kōwhai . Small groups visit each area of the school where there will be a short presentation around one aspect of our programme or school life. Parents are welcome to attend with their child.

Please contact enrol@kowhai.school.nz if you need more information.

A Day in the Life of Kōwhai Intermediate School

Parent Information Evening

Whānau Information Evening Wednesday 17th August.

This presentation is geared towards parents and caregivers where our school leaders will discuss our school vision and the curriculum directors will talk about their respective programmes. There will be opportunities to ask questions and talk to the staff who presented.

Meet the Senior Leadership Team

Having attended the open mornings and open evenings if you require further clarification or advice regarding your child please contact us. Either our Principal, our Associate Principal, our Deputy Principals or our SENCo. We are very happy to meet with you to pay attention to your child’s particular needs. We can spend time with you answering your questions, showing you around the school, introducing you to teachers or observing programmes. Just call or email to make an appointment.

Our school phone is (09) 846 7534 or contact us by email:
Louise Broad - principal@kowhai.school.nz, Barbara Cloonan - ap@kowhai.school.nz or - Nick Epsom and Andrea Fulton dp@kowhai.school.nz, Tanya Stanisich senco@Kowhai.school.nz

Advice for new students…

We know that starting a new school is really exciting and but you may feel a little anxious about it as well - that’s entirely normal and ok! We asked students who are at Kowhai and also those that have moved onto to high school what advice they would give to students about to come to Kōwhai and this is what they said:

What advice would you give to the future students to help them transition to intermediate school?

Don’t overthink it
Change is scary but good
Make new friends, put yourself out there
“I made more new friends at [intermediate] in one term than I did in all of year 6 at my primary.”
Learn to manage time and be flexible.
You need to be able to manage yourself
Ask your parents to show you around
Be responsible for your actions
Avoid drama, sort it and move on
Learn to work with lots of different people
Don’t be afraid to come out of your comfort zone
Make the first move- introduce yourself

Remember that your teachers are there to support you and walk alongside you as you work on developing these skills - don’t worry - you will have lots of time and opportunity to do this.

Certainly one of the best things about intermediate is seeing just how far our students grow and mature in their personal, academic and emotional development over the 2 years.

What can friends and whānau can do to help?

Talk to students who have gone to that school (siblings, friends, friends of siblings)
Visit the school when its closed, walk around and familiarise.
Practice the transport route
Help with checklists of routines
Speak resilience (believe I can cope)
Encourage me to get involved
Give me new responsibility