Botany Downs welcomes enrolments at all levels.

Children are entitled to start school the day they have their fifth birthday. Parents can report to the school office to complete the enrolment. Alternatively you may print the form below and return it to the school via  fax or mail. For all students enrolling at a New Zealand school for the first time, it is a requirement that the child’s birth certificate be sighted.

Our enrolment pack includes a wide range of information on all aspects of the school and community, and is available from the school office.

For five year olds beginning school, pre entry meetings with parents are run on a regular basis, and new entrants are invited for morning visits prior to starting.

Transferring students from other schools are required to fill in an enrolment form.

The Principal in conjunction with the Syndicate Leader will then place your child in an appropriate classroom to suit their needs.

School Donation and Activity Fee
All students are charged an activity fee, which covers the costs of trips, and various activities that we are charged for by outside suppliers. Parents not wishing to pay this fee “up front” are welcome to pay on an activity by activity basis.

Our school donations are set at a relatively low level compared to other local schools, and are used to purchase resources not covered by government funding. All parents are encouraged to make this donation, as all children enjoy the benefits which accrue from the resources purchased.

The donation can be paid in instalments, by arrangement. For more information, please email the school office.

Homework
The aim of homework is to provide further opportunities to consolidate skills initiated in the classroom. Generally junior children will bring home a daily reading book and some essential spelling words to learn. As the children get older they will be given activities to extend their work knowledge, maths, and basic facts.

Reports
Botany Downs Primary School provides parents with a report at half year and again at the end of the year. Parents are also invited to attend parent teacher interviews during Term1 and Term 3. Parents are welcome to make appointments with the class teacher at other times if the need arises.

After School Care
If you are interested in before and after school or holiday care for your child, please follow the link to KIWI KIDZ a quality independent programme run on our property or alternatively, please phone Winnie Rughunanan on 09 272 9961 or 021 1123749. Fax 09 272 2161.

Their email is kiwikids@xtra.co.nz