[ New entrant transition ]The Penguin and Gecko Rooms are our reception rooms at Oakura School. We look forward to working with your whānau and supporting you and your tamariki in their transition to school.
We look forward to meeting you and your tamariki before your child starts school. Two school visits will be arranged with you prior to your child’s first day. These give them the opportunity to spend time in the classroom, meet their teacher and classmates, and become familiar with school routines. One visit includes morning tea and the other includes lunch so that children can experience different parts of the school day. Our office will be in touch with you before your child turns 5 to arrange these times with you. If you know your child will be attending Oakura School, please pop into the school office to complete the enrolment forms.
The Penguin and Gecko classes are part of the Momona te whānau team, which includes all Year 0–3 classes. We also work closely with local early childhood centres and kindergartens to support a smooth transition to school for tamariki.
