Out of Zone Enrolments 

A new policy for our out of zone process
Currently the Board invites parents and caregivers of children who live out of our school zone to complete an expression of interest in attending our school. The Board then runs a ballot to fill the number of places we have available. This process is regulated by the Ministry and runs once per year. From a Board perspective, the purpose of this process is to support our community to keep families together at one school, where possible.

Due to the ongoing growth in local demand and the need to deliver a high quality learning environment for our in-zone students, we anticipate that it may no longer be possible to offer out-of-zone enrolment options, including for siblings of current students. This means the Board’s current practice of holding a ballot is unlikely to continue for the foreseeable future unless we see a significant drop in current enrolments.

Our primary focus as a local community school will be to ensure that we can accommodate all in-zone students comfortably, and in an effective learning environment that is not overcrowded.

We understand this may be disappointing for some families, and we want to assure you that this decision has been made with careful consideration of our school’s capacity and the well-being of all our students. We are committed to keeping you informed as circumstances develop, and are here to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate these changes.

Stephanie Muller, Chairperson
Board of Trustees
chair@somerfield.school.nz

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Out of Zone Ballot

The school runs one out of zone ballot a year. This happens in August / September.