Manukau Christian School maintains an open enrolment policy. Whilst the School is explicitly Christian in its education, life and character, we welcome children attending the school who do not have explicitly Christian backgrounds. However, the Board is concerned that the Christian character of the school be maintained at all times. We are also concerned to ensure that, since places are limited at the school, we give priority to those children who are expected to benefit the most from what our School offers.
Pre-Registration
The Board runs a pre-registration list of potential students to be granted future enrolment and entrance to the school. We recommend that you complete the pre-registration formalities as soon as possible. Successful applicants to the pre-registration list are prioritised according to certain criteria.
The Board gives top priority of admission to siblings of pupils already enroled or who have brothers or sisters who are alumni of the School. Children whose parents attended Manukau Christian School also have an automatic right of enrolment in the School.
A second priority on the pre-registration waiting lists is children of families who are recommended to the School by a current school family or by a family whose children have now graduated from the School.
A third priority is given to those children and families who are recommended by the pastor of a Christian church, and where the family is a member or faithful adherent of that church.
Pre-registration can be completed up to five years in advance.
Once your family and children are pre-registered, you will become automatically a member of the Friends of Manukau Christian School group. We will ensure that you receive the regular School Newsletters. In addition you will be welcome to visit and observe any classrooms or activities taking place in the school at any time—provided you notify us in advance so that we know to expect you.
Finally, we will ensure that you receive an invitation to all general school functions and activities so that you can learn more about the School, get to know the teaching staff, and feel part of the wider School community.
Pre-registration is essentially enrolling in advance. We recommend pre-registration be undertaken as early as possible, up to five years in advance of when you anticipate your child or children will be attending school.
The process is as follows:
a. Call our office for a Pre-Registration Form, or download from our website, by clicking the link, here: Enrolment Form
b. Complete the Pre-Registration Form and send it to the School.
c. We will acknowledge receipt of the Form.
d. An interview with the Principal will be arranged.
e. You will be notified whether your Pre-Registration has been accepted.
f. The Pre-Registration fee will be payable within seven calendar days of the notification of your Pre-Registration acceptance.