Two Sites, One School

Two sites, one school provides learning experiences and social environments tailored to the age of your child: a small, nurturing environment as a transition to school at Weld Street; a larger, active environment for those later years at Rose Street.

Out of Zone Enrolment for Terms 1 and 2, 2025 APPLICATIONS OPEN

The Wadestown School Board invites applications from parents out of zone who wish to enrol their children at Wadestown School for Terms 1 and 2, 2025. Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment
scheme, details of which are available from the school office or at www.wadestown.school.nz. Students who live in the home zone are entitled to enrol at the school.

Limited places are available in the following areas of the school.

● Ten Out of Zone New Entrant places
● Four Out of Zone places for each year in Year 1 and 2
● Four Out of Zone places in Year 3
● Four Out of Zone places in Year 4
● Four Out of Zone places for each year in Year 5 and Year 6
● Ten Out of Zone places in Year 7
● Two Out of Zone places in Year 8

Where there are more applications for enrolment than there are places available, the Board are required to fill any vacant out of zone places by ballot.

Applications from out of zone students will be processed in the following order of priority:

● Priority will be given to applicants who are siblings of current children at the school.
● Priority will then be given to applicants who are siblings of former children of the school.
● Priority will then be given to applicants who are children of Board employees.
● Priority will then be given to other applicants.

If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, selection will be by ballot. If a ballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday 18 October 2024 under
external supervision. Parents will be informed as to the outcome of the ballot immediately following the ballot being held.

The deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone places is 12:30 pm on Wednesday 16 October 2024.

Applications are to be made in writing by email, marked ‘Confidential’ to Amanda Frater
(amandaf@wadestown.school.nz) using the Subject Heading; ‘Confidential – Out of Zone Ballot 2025’.
For further enquiries, please email: office@wadestown.school.nz or phone 04 472 4779

Wadestown Primary School Shines at NIWA Science Fair

We are thrilled to share the outstanding success of our students at the recent NIWA Wellington Science and Technology Fair, where Wadestown Primary School proudly brought home an impressive 19 prizes! This remarkable achievement highlights the talent of our students, who have embraced the spirit of scientific inquiry with enthusiasm. It is also a testament to the dedication of our teachers, who have been instrumental in guiding and nurturing student curiosity.

The NIWA Science Fair is a prestigious event that welcomes students from across the Wellington region, offering them a platform to explore, experiment, and present their findings on a diverse range of scientific topics.

Our students have truly outdone themselves this year. Winning 19 prizes at the NIWA Science Fair is no small feat, and it reflects the enthusiasm and passion for learning that is nurtured here at Wadestown Primary. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of our students who participated.

Our students presented projects that spanned a wide range of scientific disciplines, from environmental science to technology, showcasing their diverse interests and expertise. Notable projects included:

Achievement Title	Student	Project Title
Hugh D Gordon Memorial Prize	Charlotte Robinson	Weed Wacker
Engineering New Zealand	Hugo Jones	Foiled: Is your Wi-Fi fast or last?
NZ Association of Optometrists – Wellington Branch	Lachlan Best	An ‘Eye-Catching’ Science Fair
The Joint Centre for Disaster Research (Massey University/GNS Science)	Lucy Santure	Shaky Supply
Engineering New Zealand	Rosa Glennie	The Insulate Debate
The School of Mathematics and Statistics at Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington	Sam Griffiths	Are Dice Truly Random?
Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Education	Seri Tietjens	Rotten to the Core
The Institute for Environmental Science (ESR)	Seri Tietjens	Rotten to the Core
Engineering New Zealand	Sylvia Palmer	Don’t Waste Your Energy
New Zealand Institute of Chemistry	Sylvia Palmer	Don’t Waste Your Energy
Doreen Gates Memorial Prize	Thomas Taylor	Battle of the Masks
Fourth in Class 2	Thomas Taylor	Battle of the Masks

Special Mentions for Students Receiving “Highly Commended”:

Student	Project Title
Charlotte Robinson	Weed Wacker
Connor Shrapnell	Distraction Reaction
Ishan Hota	The Ping Test
Jacob Williams	Colour Me Surprised
Lachlan Best	An ‘Eye-Catching’ Science Fair
Rosa Glennie	The Insulate Debate
Zara Delahunty	Will it Slip?

The projects impressed the judges with their originality, scientific rigor, and real-world applications.

Wadestown Primary School is known for its supportive and nurturing educational environment, where students are encouraged to think critically and creatively. This success at the NIWA Science Fair reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares our students to excel in all areas of life.