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Forest Lake School 2027 Ballot Notice

The enrolment of out of zone students is governed by the provisions of the Education Act 1989. 

The Forest Lake School zone description is as follows: (map is available on the school website) 

Start at the corner of Te Rapa Road and Sir Tristram Avenue.   The boundary runs south down Te Rapa Road, including the west side of the road only, to the intersection to Te Rapa Road and Ulster Street.  Both sides of Ulster Street are included as the boundary continues south to the intersection of Ulster Street and Maeroa Road.  Ulster Street addresses from 421 to 460 are included. 

Turn right into Maeroa Road.  Both sides of Maeroa Road are included as the boundary continues south to the roundabout at Maeroa Road and Rimu Street.  All addresses on Murray Street and Denz Street are included and Maeroa Road addresses from 47 to 236 are included.

Turn right into Rimu Street and the boundary continues to the western end of Rimu Street.  All addresses from 88 Rimu Street are included.  From here the boundary turns left into Forest Lake Road and then runs north up the railway line and crosses the Waikato Racing Club to arrive at the starting point of Sir Tristram Ave. 

Both sides of the in-zone roads are included unless otherwise stated. 

Any families outside this described zone are deemed out of zone students must be part of the ballot described below.   You can see a map of the zone on our school website https://forestlake.school.nz/enrolments/

 Forest Lake School Call for Out of Zone Enrolment Ballots 

The board has determined that there will likely be 5 places for students living out of the school zone for the 2024 school year in the mainstream schooling (Auraki School).  The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone.  

The school operates an approved special programme for Rumaki and expects there will likely be 5 places available in the programme for out of zone students for the 2027 school year. 

For students seeking enrolment for the 2027 school year, the deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone places is Wednesday, 14th October, 2026 at 3.00pm.   Posted forms will need to be date stamped before the 14th of October to be eligible for the ballot. 

Parents of students who live within the school home zone and intend enrolling their child at any time during this year should notify the school by as soon as possible to assist the school to plan.

To apply for the ballot you will need to complete an enrolment form and pre-enrolment questionnaire at the school office.  You must also present a Birth Certificate or Passport, Immunisation Certificate and proof of address (e.g. power bill, tenancy agreement or some other documentation which has name and address on it).

If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot.  If a ballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held on Wednesday, 21 October, 2026.  Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.

Details relating to the second enrolment period are as follows:

Length of enrolment period: 2027 school year 

Deadline for Receipt of applications: Wednesday, 14 October, 2026 

Date of Ballot: Wednesday, 21 October, 2026    

Winter Bugs

Kia ora Whānau, 

While attendance at kura throughout New Zealand is a priority, we also know that there is a lot of sickness around especially over the past 2-3 weeks.  We have had both staff and students hit by some particularly nasty winter bugs over this time.   This has seen an increase in those students hitting the first mark of the new STAR Attendance Guidelines from the Government of 5 missed days in a term.  We fully understand that in a lot of these cases it is something that cannot be helped at the moment, and do ask that if your child is unwell, please keep them home and give them the time they need to rest and get well.  Coming back to kura too soon can make recovery harder and can also contribute to spreading illness to other students and staff.      

At the moment it can be incredibly difficult to book in to see some doctors, but do ask that if children’s sickness are continuing for long extended periods, you try your best to see if you can get them in to see someone as a good round of antibiotics can go a long way to speeding up recovery.   If your child is not showing signs of improving, remember Healthline is available as an option, while they cannot provide subscriptions or medical certificates, they can offer advice based on symptoms and length of sickness about what your best steps would be to assist in recovery.  

Under the STAR Guidelines, should a student miss 5 days in a Term, parents will usually receive either a letter or a phone call to make them aware that their child/ren have missed these 5 days.    Under the current conditions with so much sickness doing the rounds, as long as you are contacting the kura and explaining absences and they are for valid reasons, providing medical certs when you can,  we will only reach out if we have concerns.  However, if a student does hit the second threshold under the STAR programme of 10 missed days in a term, we will still contact you to see if there is any way we can assist.     

Attendance is an incredibly important part of kura because every day at school supports your child’s learning, friendships and progress. However, good attendance also means making sensible decisions when children are genuinely unwell. We would much rather they stay home, recover properly, and return to school when they are feeling well enough to participate fully in their learning.

Thank you for your support, and remember if you are struggling in ensuring regular attendance, no matter the reason, please reach out and we may be able to help whatever the situation may be, we only want the best for your tamariki.

Nga mihi 

Whaea Chris

Principal             

Correction to Board Newsletter Piece in School Newsletter

Kia ora Whānau,

The following notice is a correction to the notice that was in the school newsletter that went out earlier this week:

Forest Lake School Board

Casual Vacancy for a Parent Representative

A casual vacancy has occurred on the school board for an elected parent representative.

The board has decided to fill the vacancy by selection.

If 10% or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

Requests for by-elections should be sent to:

Att: Rangikura

Email: office@forestlake.school.nz

Or dropped in to the school office in writing to 59 Storey Avenue, Hamilton 3200

Dion Liddell

Presiding Chair

Forest Lake School Board

Panui August 2026

Kia ora Whānau, 

The first newsletter of Term 3 is now live for your reading pleasure.  It contains important information on what has been sent home today with your tamariki, and a reminder about Teacher Only Day. 

Click the link below to open the newsletter. 

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Panui June 2026

Kia ora Whaanau, 

Our last school newsletter for this term is now live for you reading pleasure.  It contains some important dates for next term, so make sure you check it out by clicking the link below.  

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