Tools for Schools
Downloadable school network templates, forms and resources to help schools with their day-to-day running of school network processes and procedures.
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These resources help schools with their day-to-day running of school network processes and procedures.
- School type or structure change
- Enrolment schemes
- Templates
- Letters
- Other
- State-integrated schools
- Boards
- Domestic student status
- Further information
School type or structure change
Changing a school’s type or structure
Enrolment schemes
Enrolment Schemes – FAQs
Key dates for out-of-zone applications
Enrolment scheme guidelines and requirements |
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| State school guidelines | Guidelines for the development and operation of enrolment schemes for State schools [PDF, 490 KB] |
| State-integrated guidelines | Guidelines for the development and operation of enrolment schemes for State-integrated schools [PDF, 325 KB] |
| Instructions for the operation of enrolment schemes | Instructions relating to the operation of enrolment schemes [PDF, 276 KB] |
Templates
For use by schools operating an enrolment scheme.
The templates below can be used by both state and state-integrated schools.
The templates below are for use by state schools but some can be adapted by other schools depending on their processes. Scroll down further for templates specific to state-integrated schools.
Public notices – state schools |
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An enrolment scheme has been implemented |
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Pre-enrolment and ballot procedures (single period) |
Template: Public notice – Single period pre-enrolment and balloting procedures [DOCX, 21 KB] |
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Pre-enrolment and ballot procedures (multi-period/first period) |
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Pre-enrolment and ballot procedures (subsequent periods) |
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Pre-enrolment and ballot procedures (a group of schools) |
Template: Public notice – Group of schools of a similar type pre-enrolment and balloting procedures [DOCX, 21 KB] [DOCX, 19 KB] |
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Ballot procedures where out-of-zone places become available |
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Letters
Other documents
| Application for in zone status under section 75 (transitional 'grandparenting' for siblings) | Application form: applying for in zone status due to transitional clause (section 75) [DOCX, 15 KB] |
| Enrolment questionnaire for parents and caregivers | Template: Enrolment questionnaire for use at pre-enrolment [DOCX, 22 KB] |
| Enrolment statement for parents and caregivers | Template: Enrolment statement to be signed by the parent/caregiver at application [DOCX, 21 KB] |
| Ballot supervisor completion certificate | Template: Ballot supervisor's completion certificate [DOCX, 21 KB] |
State-integrated schools
The templates below are specific to state-integrated schools. Some of the templates above for ordinary state schools can be modified in need.
State-integrated school templates |
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| An enrolment scheme has been implemented | Template: Public notice – An enrolment scheme has been implemented [DOCX, 19 KB] |
| Notification of pre-enrolment | Template: Public notice – Notifying pre-enrolment procedures [DOCX, 19 KB] |
Boards
Board support, resources and guidance |
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| Find a range of resources including NZSTA links | Support for boards |
| Understand the election cycle and access funding information | How boards work – board elections |
| Board statistics and data | Education Counts – board data and statistics(external link) |
| NZSTA resources and guidance | Making a difference – Board member booklet (NZSTA members only)(external link) |
| ERO resource download | School Trustees Booklet – Helping you ask the right questions(external link) |
Domestic student status
Domestic student resources and guidance |
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| Apply to be a domestic student | Application form – Domestic student (for children unlawfully in New Zealand) [DOCX, 110 KB] |
| Apply to renew approval as a domestic student | Application form – Renew approval as a domestic student (for students unlawfully in New Zealand) [DOCX, 91 KB] |
| Downloadable guide | Guide to applying to be a domestic student [DOCX, 59 KB] |
| Downloadable guide | Guide to applying to renew approval as a domestic student [DOCX, 52 KB] |
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