Frequently Asked Questions

How can I enrol my child at Ridgeview School?

We are not a zoned school so we accept enrolments from anywhere in Auckland.

If you are interested in enroling in Ridgeview School please complete an online application at the below link:
Enrolment

Once we have recieved your enrolment our office manager Kalene will email you a possible date for an enrolment meeting with the Principal Cassey Prentice.

You can phone Kalene in our School Office on 027 593 5963 or email Cassey Prentice directly on principal@ridgeview.school.nz

When is the School Office open?

Kalene Meumann is in the School Office Monday through Friday  from 8.45am  until 3.15pm. You can contact Kalene on 027 593 5963 or office@ridgeview.school.nz

How is the school organised?

RidgeView School has approximately 55 children who are usually organised across three homeroom classes: Wāhi Koru – Year 0-2 Wāhi Pitau – Year 3/4 Wāhi Pakari – Year 5/6. We often join togehter as a whole school for events and learning, such as sports events and art challenges. 

What is the RidgeView School Uniform?

School Uniforms can be purchased from the school office. For more information, click here Uniform Information.docx

Is Before and After School Care available?

Before School Care is available from 7.30am – 8.15am.  Students booked into this programme take part in the Breakfast Club scheme from 8.15am – 8.30am. All students are able to come to breakfast club at 8.15am. 

Students who are not part of breakfast club can be at school from 8.30am onwards. 

 

What time is the school open?

School begins at 8.55am and finishes at 3.00pm each day. The bell times are listed below:

1st Block – 8.55am – 11am

Morning tea – 11am – 11.30am

2nd Block – 11.30am – 1pm

Lunchtime – 1pm – 1.45pm

3rd Block – 1.45pm – 3.00pm

NB  Students may be onsite before school from 8.30am.

Do you have a Facebook page?

Yes, we have a RidgeView School Facebook page but we do not publish photos or information about students to protect their privacy. Please log into our page to receive updates and reminders about school events. www.facebook.com/ridgeviewschool/

Are you part of a Community of Learning?

RidgeView School is part of the Whanau ki te Ako – Albany Learning Pathway – Kahui Ako (Community of Learning).

The other schools in the Community of Learning are:

Greenhithe Primary School

Upper Harbour Primary School

Albany Primary School

Coatesville Primary School

Albany Junior High School

Albany Senior High School

Our schools work together in the Community of Learning to enhance pathways and learning opportunities for the students in our schools.

Please see the attached Achievement Challenge for our Community of Learning.

Whanau ki te Ako Achievement Challenge- Final 27.2.17

Where can I find the 2016 Financial Audit?

RidgeView School 2016 Financial Audit

Where can I find RidgeView School’s Charter?

2022-2024 charterpdf.pdf