Thank you for your interest in attending our awesome school. We are really proud of what we do here and what makes our school special.
Each school has a slightly different enrolment process. Hopefully the questions and answers below help demystify what we do at RSS.
If there is any question not asked/answered, please get in touch directly for the answer and then we can also add it in here for future parents and whānau.
Q. I live in zone and my child is about to turn 5, what do I do?
Please fill out the pre-enrolment form. This will let us know some basic details so that we can add your child to our pre-enrol list. You will need to prove that you live inside the school zone. Usually, in the term before your child turns 5, the teacher overseeing the transition to school process will be in touch to organise visits, share the formal enrolment form with you and other important starting school information. You can read more information about this process here.
Q. I live out of zone and my child is about to turn 5, what do I do?
Please fill out the pre-enrolment form. This will let us know some basic details so that we can add your child to our pre-enrol list for an out of zone ballot. We schedule 4 ballots throughout the year for out of zone enrolments, the dates of which you can fine here. Enrolment is not guaranteed, it depends if there is any space, at what year level and then if your child’s name gets pulled out of the hat.
If you are offered a place of enrolment and you accept it, in the term before your child starts, the teacher overseeing the transition to school process will be in touch to organise visits, share the formal enrolment form with you and other important starting school information. You can read more information about this process here.
Q. My child has already started school but we have moved into zone and want them to come to RSS, what do I do?
Please fill out the pre-enrolment form. This will let us know some basic details so that we can get the process underway. Come into the school office or email your documents to us; proof of address, birth certificate, vaccinations records etc and once your right to enrol at RSS is confirmed, we will be in touch with everything you need to know about starting school.
Q. My child has already started school, we live out of zone but want them to come to RSS, what do I do?
Refer to the answer above for out of zone 5 year olds.
Q. What documents does the school need as part of the enrolment process?
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- A copy of the eligibility document for your child. This can be either:
- NZ birth certificate or NZ passport (if NZ citizen)
- Australian passport (if Australian citizen) or
- NZ residency permit or NZ student visa/permit and Parental work permit (if the child is not a NZ citizen).
- Proof of your address (if in zone e.g., utilities bill, rental/sales agreement).
- Immunisation certificate
- A copy of any Court Order Documents (if applicable)
- A copy of the eligibility document for your child. This can be either:
Q. I’m looking at different schools in Palmerston North for my child, can I come for a visit?
Yes absolutely! This will enable us to share what drives learning at our school and provide the opportunity for you to ask us your burning questions. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office to make an appointment with one of the leadership team to show you around.
Q. Does RSS have and immersion/bi-lingual unit?
Yes we have a Level 3 immersion unit called Poutokomanawa which you can read all about here.
Q. Can my child go straight into Poutokomanawa as a new entrant/5 year old?
Yes, if the classes in Poutokomanwa are not already full, your child can start their time at RSS directly into Poutokomanawa. Please ensure you make this option very clear in all of your communications with us from the earliest point. There are no guarantees but we will do everything we can to make it happen.
Q. Does RSS have a uniform?
No we don’t, apart from an RSS school hat which needs to be worn when outside during Term 1 and 4. Hats can be purchased from the school office for $15.
Q. Does RSS have a Religious Instruction?
No.
Q. How does the school communicate with parents and whānau?
School wide notices, events calendar, student absences, permission slips etc will be part of the HERO app. HERO is also your go to app for reporting progress on learning, class placements and up to date finance information. Need to connect to HERO? Find out how here.
Day to day learning posts and reminders will continue to be communicated through the Seesaw Family app. Your child’s teacher will provide you with a QR Code login to your child’s Seesaw account.
Q. Where do I get information regarding stationery requirements?
Please head to myschool.co.nz in order to firstly find our school and then your child’s class/year level. The list generated indicates what is required to fully participate in learning activities throughout the year. It is over to you if you purchase the required items through myschool or another supplier. Buying through myschool does give the school bonus points which can be redeemed at a later date saving the school some valuable dollars!
If there is any question not asked/answered, please get in touch directly for the answer and then we can also add it in here for future parents and whānau.
Ngā mihi, RSS staff.