When should I enrol my child to go to school?

Your child can start school or kura in New Zealand between age five and six. All children must be enrolled at school by their sixth birthday.

When your child has started at school or kura, they must go to school every day. This is a change from the earlier rule, where regular attendance was required only from age six.

Enrolling early helps the school or kura with their planning. As soon as you've decided on a school or kura get in touch with them to enrol your child, arrange a time for your child to start and arrange some visits to get your child used to school or kura.

How do I enrol my child? What paperwork do I need to provide?

There are two ways you can enrol your child/ren into Mangakino School.

1. You can fill out the enrolment google form when following this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm46zkR9RHVHAV5eACJYyJpPT53xy6AdavQiFMnYT3ULMptw/viewform?usp=header

All documents that you need to provide, you can bring into the school office or scan it to the school email: office@mangakino.school.nz

2. You can come into the school office and grab a paper copy of the enrolment form.

If you have any questions, you can contact us on 07 8828 149 or 027 8828 149  for any further assistance when enrolling your child.

Documents for enrolling

What we need:

• A copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport as proof of age (New entrant only).

• A copy of their immunisation certificate (New entrant only).

• Medical information, including your doctor’s contact details.

• Any legal documents, for example, custody or access agreements, the school should know about.

• If your child has been enrolled in early childhood education, their National Student Number (NSN), and ECE leaver’s record.

• Contact details: your family phone numbers and address and someone the school or kura can call in an emergency if they can’t reach you.