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"Woodlands School invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their child/ren at Woodlands School for next term and 2026 in Years 0 to 8.

Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available at the Woodlands School Office.
Application forms are to be collected from the Woodlands School Office or by emailing tumuaki@woodlands.school.nz
The deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places is 17/10/25.
Due to the large Year 8 cohort leaving at the end of the year, we have determined that 15 places are likely to be available for out-of-zone students next term and 2026 in Years 0-8.
The exact number of places will depend on the number of enrolments from students who live within the Woodlands School zone.
If the number of out-of-zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot is required, it will be held on 20/10/25.
Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three days of the ballot being held."

	Academic achievement above the national norm.
	An individualised new entrant transition programme. We will work with parents/whanau to develop a transition programme that suits individual needs.
	We are a Positive Behaviour 4 Learning (PB4L) school. This means we teach students social skills and our expectations around behaviour are clear and consistent.
	Restorative Practice is the approach we use to deal with conflict, such as teasing or fights between peers so students are held accountable for their actions and learn from their mistakes.
	A KiVA Anti – Bullying School, which means students have weekly lessons on how to be nice to others, prevent bullying, be an upstander and what to do when bullying occurs.
	The school’s beautiful safe physical environment supports creative play at morning tea and lunch times.
	A specialist Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO).
	Our new entrant classes are a combination of a play based approach and a more traditional approach.
	A bicultural environment within the school.
	We are well resourced with sports and outdoor education equipment.

What's happening at Woodlands School?

Upcoming Events in March

Wed 25

DHB-Boostrix/HPV Vaccines 9:30am

25 Mar 2026

Thu 26

Fun4U @ Memorial Park 9:00am

26 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

Opotiki Tai Mitchell Trials Tomorrow

20 Mar 2026

Opotiki Boys and Girls Tai Mitchell Rugby Trials are tomorrow from 10 to 12 at Memorial Park. Boys need to be under 53 kg by June and it is open weight for girls. This is a great opportunity for new players to try rugby . There is a free sausage sizzle after the trial.

Power Outage

20 Mar 2026

Kia ora,

There will be a power outage for the school next Friday 27 March. We will remain open on this day as we have a generator to keep the water pump going. However, there will be no light or heating on this day so if this is an issue for you and your child/ren please keep them home.

If your child/ren are away on this day, please email or notify us on Skool Loop and we can access this information via mobile data. Our phones will be down!

Late Bus Thursday 19th March

19 Mar 2026

Kia ora koutou

This afternoon's bus is running late. Students on connecting buses have already been taken to the College to make their connections.

Soccer Postponement

12 Mar 2026

Kia ora e te whānau,

Soccer has been cancelled for Friday 13th March due to the incoming bad weather.

It will now be held on Tuesday 31st March

Ngā mihi,

Whaea Rina

Teacher Aide Positions (X2)

20 Feb 2026

Are you a patient, empathetic, and committed person? Te Akatārere – Woodlands School is hiring two Teacher Aides to support our inclusive learners:
1. ACC-Funded Position: Support classroom learning and lead active playground supervision (20 Hours - Fixed Term to December 2026)
2. ORS-Funded Position: Provide significant support for a high-needs student, making the curriculum accessible (20 Hours - Fixed-Term for the duration of the ORS Student on our school roll).

Contact Matua Glenn at tumuaki@woodlands.school.nz for an application pack.

Both positions close at 9 am Friday 6 March.

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