Enrolment
Enrolment requires an agreement between the families and the Ministry of Education (Section 37)
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Are you interested in your child enrolling Waitaha Specialist School?
Are you interested in your child enrolling Waitaha Specialist School?
Please check the below flow chart for more information or follow the below steps first.
Please note: You need to apply for a place at Waitaha through the Section 37 process. This process happens 1x every term dependent on available spaces. This application needs to be completed via the Ministry of Education. You are unable to enrol at Waitaha without following this process.
Contact your Service Manager about wanting to explore a specialist option for your child (this can be done via your SENCo, LSC or Early Intervention Teacher)
Before applying through a Section 37 meeting, you need to visit our kura so we can give you information about how our school works. Contact kendra@waitaha.school.nz or maureena@waitaha.school.nz to book in a school visit. During this time we will be able to explain the process further.
Following this, you may choose to apply via a section 37 application. This must be completed by the Ministry of Education.
When considering enrolment, it’s important to understand what both specialist day schools and regular schools offer.
When considering enrolment, it’s important to understand what both specialist day schools and regular schools offer.
At Waitaha School, we recognise the limitations of being separate from mainstream education for our students. While we are aware of the challenges that segregation can present for our ākonga, we strive to provide both social and academic opportunities to help them grow, thrive, and succeed as they transition out of our kura.
Specialist Education Agreements come with an end date of either 12, 18, or 24 months. Head to our Transitions page for more information on how we support ākonga, whānau, and the local regular school for a successful transition out of our kura.
Our teachers can support regular school staff in strengthening their inclusive practices to best support your tamariki.
Find out more on our Outreach page.
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