We know that no matter what experiences children have been involved with before starting school, it can be a big transition. To support your child and whānau we have planned a series of ‘Little Kiwis’ - opportunities to spend a morning at school taking part in a series of interactive sessions planned by the Kiwi Learning Community teachers which will help us to develop relationships with your child and whānau, and support positive and supportive transition into our school.

• It’s free - no cost for whānau.

• We encourage you to come for the 3 week programme, but it’s ok if you can’t come to all of them.

• You will be able to meet your child’s new teacher before your child starts school and also find out about the learning your child will be engaged with.

• It’s a great opportunity to meet other whānau, OPS staff, and have some fun with your child.

•  You and your child will become more familiar with our school physical environment which will help when your child starts school.

• A whānau member must come with your child to this programme. You are welcome to go to our office area and grab a coffee or do some work. We can connect you to our school wifi.

• Your child can wear their own clothes or school uniform. We have noted the weeks where we will be celebrating some of the different cultures in our school in the programme.

• Please fill out this quick form or contact the office to arrange your child's visits.

• Please come to our office to sign in when you arrive.

While the ‘Little Kiwi’s programme has been planned in a series of 3 weeks, it’s up to you the number of these you take part in.

This programme is for whānau who have completed an Intention to Enrol form (pre-enrolment) form. Whānau who have completed an ‘Intention To Enrol a Child’ form can arrange visits for the weeks leading up to their starting date.

 ‘Intention To Enrol a Child’ forms can be emailed by office staff or you can complete the copy later in this booklet. You can contact our office by calling 6366256 or emailing office@onehungaprimary.school.nz 

‘Little Kiwis’ takes place on a Friday morning, unless noted below, and will start at 9.00am. They will be led by teachers in our Kiwi Team and other school staff. 

Please check our OPS website - ‘Starting School At 5’ for the most up to date information. It is possible that dates and programmes may need to change as school events are added to our school calendar.

As part of each session, children will have a ‘brain break’ where they eat a healthy snack and have a drink of water. This is one of the ways we start to introduce things which will happen at school to your child. Please pack a small healthy snack and water bottle for your child.

An adult whānau member must accompany their child, and stay on school site while your child is part of ‘Little Kiwis’ You are welcome to come to our admin area and work or get a coffee if you would like to. 

Please sign in at our office when you come for these visits.