How to Enrol at Waitakere

Enrolments for 2012 commence after Open Evening on Thursday 4 August..  Please phone the College Reception on 836 7890 to arrange an appointment time.

For New Zealand citizens and permanent residents

Note: There are different procedures for International Students. You should contact the International Department on 838 6097 and visit the International Student pages on this web site to find out about this.

Enrolment Procedure: Click the image below to see the school zone

Whether you live in or out of our home zone you are welcome to make an appointment to find out about the College. Parents or caregivers who wish to enrol your child at Waitakere College, please do the following:

Phone the school to make an appointment or attend one of the Wednesday afternoon, 3.15pm - 5.30pm enrolment sesssions.

Bring:

• The student! We cannot do enrolments unless both student and parent/caregiver are present.
• Either a birth certificate or passport as proof of the child’s age and identity
• Evidence that you live in the school zone e.g. a phone or power bill
• A copy of a recent school report for the child
• Emergency and medical contact details

 Complete the following forms as far as you can:

• Enrolment form, including emergency and medical contacts
• The Waitakere Way Code of Conduct (to be read and signed by the parent and the student)
• Computer and Internet Use Agreement (to be signed by parent and student)
•  Subject choices. You will be asked to choose optional subjects at the enrolment interview

If you want to know about any of the following, check out the information in the Prospectus and mention your interest when you make the appointment:

• Shine - Our Enrichment for excellence programme for gifted and talented students (application form available)
• Waipuna o te Matauranga – Maori homegroups (application form available)
• Performing Arts option programme for students with performing talent and enthusiasm (application form available)
• Inclusion Support Centre - Physical Disabilities Unit (contact the HOD
• Learning or ESOL support (Note the learning needs on the enrolment form)
• Financial assistance (Note that it is important to apply early).
• Out of Zone Applications

Full information about the zone is available from the school office. You are welcome to make an appointment to find out more about the school and to complete enrolment . However you will also need to fill in the out of zone application form. Your name will go into a ballot for available places. Your chances of gaining a place are good provided you make your application in time for the ballot.

Uniform: The approved uniform is sold and supplied through the school’s Student Centre. Uniform items can be purchased on any school day between 9.30am - 2.30pm and also on a number of days prior to the start of the school year.

Stationery: Check the Year Level stationery list.  Many items can be purchased from the school's Stationery Shop during the school year.