Term 3
Tuesday 4th August - Orientation Night from 6 pm - 7.30 pm
- We have an open night for families considering Maeroa as a choice for 2027.
- You don’t need an appointment; just make your way to the auditorium by 6 p.m., and students will be out to guide you.
- We talk about different options, and classrooms are open.
Wednesday, 5th August - Enrolment Packs Available
- Enrolment packs are available at contributing schools - Frankton, Aberdeen, Forest Lake, Nawton and Vardon School.
- If your child attends another school, you can collect one at the Orientation Night or from the school Office on Wednesday, 5th August.
- Return before Tuesday, 15th September, at 3 pm in Term 3.
- Students applying for placement in the Sports Unit, Reo Rua, or Gifted and Talented class must meet the enrolment deadlines to be considered. This includes students in and out of the school zone.
Tuesday 15th September, 3 pm 2026 - Enrolment Packs are due back
- All enrolments for 2027 are due back at school, and out-of-zone ballot entries are closed.
Monday, 21st September - Ballot, if necessary, for out-of-zone enrolments.
- Depending on the number of enrolments, it may be necessary to hold a ballot.
- Details of the ballot procedures are included in the enrolment pack.
Tuesday, 22nd September - All applications notified of their enrolment status.
- Families and Whaanau will be notified by email of their enrolment status by Tuesday, September 22nd; This includes in-zone and out-of-zone applications.
- If there has been a ballot and you are unsuccessful, you will be notified of your status on our wait list.
- All out-of-zone families will receive emails on Tuesday, the 22nd, regarding their enrolment status. They could be placed on a waiting list if they did not get on the ballot.
Term 4
Enrolment Interviews
- Week 1 - Thursday, 15th October
- Week 2 - Tuesday, 20th October
All incoming students attend an interview with their families. Families book a time directly with us when they return their enrolment pack. This is an opportunity to ask and answer questions and gather relevant information to help with the transition.
Specialist Class Trials and Tests
Please note these dates if you intend to trial and apply for a specialist class placement.
Sports Class Trials @ the Maeroa Intermediate School Gym- Boys - Wednesday 22nd October 3.30 - 4.45
- Girls - Thursday 29th October 3.30 - 4.45
- Thursday 29th October, 8.30 am - Meet at Maeroa Intermediate School Library
- Friday 30th October, 8.30 to 11.45 - meet at the school flagpole.
The Week of the 23rd November - Orientation Mornings
2027 students come and spend the morning at our school with their peers. This allows them to familiarise themselves with our place and is another crucial step in the transition to Maeroa. You will receive information about this during the enrolment interview and from our contributing primary schools.
Wednesday 9th December - Meet the Teacher - 4 pm to 6 pm
Families are invited to come to find out who their teacher is for 2027, where their classroom will be, pick up stationery lists, and check out who will be in their class.