Parents
Enrolling Your Child
Zone
Our school operates an enrolment policy within a defined zone for pupils.
- If you live within the Clarkville School zone you are guaranteed a place at our school.
- If you live outside the Clarkville School zone your child will only be able to enrol through an out of zone ballot, which is held termly, if there are spaces available.
You can find details of Clarkville’s enrolment zone on this web page: http://nzschools.tki.org.nz/
To find out more about attending Clarkville School please complete an expression of interest online by clicking here.
Pre-enrolment
We encourage parents to pre-enrol their preschool child by the age of four.
Please complete an expression of interest online by clicking here. This is simply an indication of your interest in enrolling your child and means you will receive the necessary enrolment information closer to your child’s 5th birthday.
New Entrant Enrolment
At the age of five, a child may start school. Most children in New Zealand begin school at five years although it is not compulsory to commence until the age of six.
The term before your child begins school we will be in touch to make a time to meet with you and to plan the transition to school visits.
Out of Zone Ballot
Our Out of Zone Ballot dates are:
Those who wish to enrol for Term 2, 2021 – Applications close 10 March 2021 at 4 pm. Ballot 12 March.
Those who wish to enrol for Term 3, 2021 – Applications close 26 May 2021 at 4 pm. Ballot 28 May.
Those who wish to enrol for Term 4, 2021 – Applications close 18 August 2021 at 4 pm. Ballot 20 August.
Those who wish to enrol for Term 1, 2022 – Applications close 29 September 2021 at 4 pm. Ballot 1 October.
Please contact the office at admin@clarkville.school.nz for an application form.
SKIDS
Before and After School Care, Holiday programmes
An after school care programme for our school pupils operates in the MPF. Brochures are available from the school foyer or by visiting SKIDS (Safe Kids in Daily Supervision Ltd), in the MPF after 3.15 pm. SKIDS also have a website https://www.skids.co.nz/?s=clarkville
Holiday programmes also available.
Contact Lee-Ann Werner on 021 0784064
School Uniform
Our school procedure details a compulsory school uniform, which is practical, economical and attractive so that pupils will be encouraged to wear their school colours with pride. There is considerable choice available in summer and winter with some very practical options available for parents and children to consider.
All school uniform can be purchased from:
Mainland Uniforms
511 Wairakei Road, Christchurch
Ph: 03 360 3037
https://www.mainlanduniforms.co.nz/category.php?id=16
Second-hand uniform is often available from the PTA – text Martha: 027 2717168
Kindo
online school shop
Kindo is used by the PTA for ordering lunches. Sushi is offered every Wednesday and other lunches are offered occasionally throughout the year.
Term Dates
Term 1:
3 February – 16 April
Public holidays:
Waitangi Day, Monday 8 February
Good Friday, 2 April
Easter Monday, 5 April
Easter Tuesday, 6 April
Term 2:
3 May – 9 July
Teacher only day: Monday 3 May
Public holiday:
Queen’s Birthday, Monday 7 June
Term 3:
26 July – 1 October
Teacher only day: Monday 26 July
Term 4:
18 October – 16 December
Public holidays:
Labour Day, Monday 25 October
Canterbury Show Day, Friday 12 November
Swimming Pool
Our covered pool means that all classes are given regular tuition during an extended season. It is appreciated if parents ensure that children bring their swimming gear each day and that all gear, including goggles, is named. Our swimming programme helps develop competence and water safety skills.
Swimming sports for senior pupils and a swimming demonstration for our juniors are important events on our calendar.
Pool keys are available each season, for a fee, to school families only. The pool is then able to be used by these key holders outside of school hours throughout the summer season including the Christmas holidays.
Keyholders are asked to sign an indemnity, abide by pool rules and respect the facility. Keyholders are also asked to assist with monitoring the pool during the holidays. Please see Kathryn MacIntosh in the office for more information regarding keys.
Parents’ Association (PTA)
Welcome!
Clarkville School is very fortunate to have an energetic and highly motivated PTA.
Please read through our information booklet:
