Enrolments are Now Open

We warmly welcome enrolment enquiries from in-zone and out-of-zone families who are considering Te Akatārere Woodlands School for their child.

In-zone students are entitled to enrol at our kura.

Out-of-zone enrolments are currently being accepted for some year levels and classes. If demand exceeds the number of places available, the school will follow the Ministry of Education's out-of-zone enrolment process, including a ballot if required.

We encourage prospective whānau to get in touch to discuss enrolment, arrange a visit to our school, and learn more about what Te Akatārere Woodlands School has to offer.

To enrol or find out more, please contact our school office:

Phone: (07) 315 7633

What Makes Our Kura Special

A personalised transition to school
We work alongside parents and whānau to develop a transition programme that responds to each new entrant’s strengths, needs and readiness for school.

A balanced approach to early learning
Our new entrant programme combines explicit teaching with purposeful play, exploration, creativity and opportunities to develop social skills and independence.

Positive Behaviour for Learning
As a PB4L school, we explicitly teach our values and behavioural expectations. Clear, consistent routines help create safe, positive and predictable learning environments.

Restorative practice
When difficulties or conflict occur, we support tamariki to understand the impact of their actions, repair relationships, take responsibility and make positive choices.

A proactive approach to preventing bullying
Tamariki learn how to build respectful relationships, recognise bullying, seek help and act as upstanders when others need support.

A beautiful natural environment
Our spacious semi-rural grounds, native trees and open areas provide opportunities for creative play, outdoor learning, exploration and connection with te taiao.

Learning support for diverse needs
Our SENCo coordinates targeted and individualised support for tamariki and works alongside teachers, whānau and specialist services to remove barriers to learning and participation.

A culturally responsive learning environment
We value te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori and seek to ensure the culture, language and identity of every tamaiti are recognised and strengthened.

Sport and outdoor education
Our kura is well resourced for sport, physical activity and outdoor education, providing tamariki with varied opportunities to participate, develop confidence and experience success.