Information for whānau
Enrolment, term dates and the everyday things families need to know.
Enrolment
- Get in touch
Contact Maree in the office on 06 836 6845 or mareeb@eskdale.school.nz.
- Read our enrolment brochure
Everything you need to know about starting at Eskdale.
- We confirm your enrolment
Then we email you the online enrolment link and forms.
- Send us your documents
Birth certificate or passport, immunisation certificate, any visas (overseas residents) and proof of address.
We’d love to show you around. Book a visit and we’ll walk alongside you, from your first look to your child’s first day.
Term dates
2026
Arrive from 8:30am to settle in. School finishes at 2:45pm.
Office open 28–29 January, 8am–12pm. Teacher only days 1–2 February. First day for students: Wednesday 3 February.
Hats & sunblock
Kāore he pōtae, kāore he tākaroNo hat, no play
In Terms 1 and 4, students wear their own hat before school, at break times and for outdoor activities, even on overcast or rainy days, so the rule stays simple for everyone.
Please send a hat labelled with your child’s name. The office doesn’t have spare hats, and students without one sit on the Kākano Deck at break time.
Please apply sunblock before school. Every classroom has a bottle for reapplying, and there are dispensers around the school.
Stationery
- Go to myschool.co.nz
Your child’s class list is already loaded.
- Enter your details
Check the items you want.
- Confirm your order
OfficeMax delivers it to you.
Free delivery on orders over $70 (T&Cs apply). Pay by internet banking, credit or debit card. Every order earns rewards for our school.
Call 0800 724 440 or email enquiry@myschool.co.nz.
School lunches
Policies & procedures
Our school policies and procedures are available online for whānau to read.
Link to the school’s policy site (e.g. SchoolDocs) and any login details to be supplied by the school.
Questions about a policy? Contact the office on 06 836 6845.