MCS ENROLMENT
ENROLMENTS
We welcome all enrolments. We have two types of enrolments. These are preference and non-preference enrolments. For further information please see below. To access the enrolment form, please click on the link on the right hand side of this page.
KURA DAY
Kura Opens: 8:30am
Morning Classes:
8:55am to 12:30pm
Morning Break:
10:30am to 10:55am
Lunch:
12:30pm to 1:20pm
Afternoon Classes:
1:20pm to 3:00pm
Principal’s Assembly:
Weekly
Sharing Assembly:
2 times per term
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MCS ATTENDANCE DUES & FEES
WHAT ARE ATTENDANCE DUES?
As an integrated kura, the kura proprietors can request attendance dues to be paid to go towards maintaining kura property.
Land and buildings are expensive, and these costs must be paid for by attendance dues which we charge for each ākonga’s time at the kura. By choosing to enrol your tamariki at the kura, you are committing to pay these dues regularly, and on time.
Attendance dues help us fund painting, re-roofing, flooring, earthquake strengthening, heaters, asphalt and other building improvements that support the best possible education. The rate has been approved by the Ministry of Education and all proceeds must be used for the benefit of Miramar Christian School.
WHO ARE OUR PROPRIETORS?
The New Zealand Christian Proprietor Trust (NZCPT) is Miramar Christian School’s proprietor. The role of the proprietor is to ensure the kura Christian character of the kura is maintained. They collect attendance dues on behalf of The Peniel Trust, who are our land trust.
The Peniel Trust is the land trust of Miramar Christian School and is connected with Gateway Baptist Church and other Christian Trusts. The Ministry of Education has contracted them to supply and maintain the kura land and buildings.
ARE ATTENDANCE DUES COMPULSORY?
Yes. It’s important that these dues are paid on-time, and in full. We do recognise that sometimes special circumstances can make this challenging, and so we’re always open to working with whānau to put in place a payment program that works.
The bottom line is that the dues are compulsory, and that without an arrangement with the Trust, unpaid dues (plus debt collection fees) can be referred to a debt collection agency and you may be required to move your tamariki to another kura.
HOW MUCH ARE ATTENDANCE DUES?
Below is the schedule of Attendance Dues for Miramar Christian School and notes regarding payment options and discounts for early payment in full. The trustees have determined that the attendance dues for the 2024 year shall be as follows:
Ākonga |
Annual Dues |
Option A |
Option B |
| Payment in full by end Feb | 1 payment at the beginning of each term | ||
| 1 Ākonga | $720.00 | $648.00 | $180.00 |
| 2 Ākonga | $1,296.00 | $1,152.00 | $324.00 |
| 3 Ākonga | $1,944.00 | $1,728.00 | $486.00 |
| 4 Ākonga | $2,592.00 | $2,304.00 | $648.00 |
We continue to provide a pre-payment option (‘Option A’) which offers a significant discount for whānau who have their account completely up-to-date for the year by the end of February.
Whānau that have outstanding and/or unarranged attendance dues may have ākonga declined re-admission for the following term/year.
If you would like to discuss payment options, or you need assistance setting up your payments then please contact Rene Ames at the New Zealand Christian Proprietors Trust (rene.ames@nzcpt.nz).
CLASS SETS
Whanau are given a list detailing what stationery is required for their tamariki and are expected to bring it with them ready for learning at the beginning of of the kura year.
Class sets are the stationery that your tamariki will need over the year in that class, e.g. pens, pencils, felts, rubbers, rulers, etc. so that every tamariki has all the equipment to do their work.
TECHNOLOGY FEE
The Ministry of Education provides a bus to take the Year 7 and 8 tamariki to Evans Bays Intermediate School for Technology.
Because Miramar Christian School has opted into the Government Donations Scheme we do not ask or request money for technology fees as it’s part of the class curriculum.
ACTIVITY CHARGES
We do not ask or request money for activities that are part of the class curriculum (e.g., trips and sporting activities) because Miramar Christian School has opted into the Government Donations Scheme.
The only exceptions to this is payment for optional activities (e.g. music lessons) or a request of donation for kura camps.
GOVERNMENT DONATION SCHEME
We do not ask for a kura donation or request money for activities that are part of the class curriculum (e.g., trips and sporting activities) because Miramar Christian School has opted into the Government Donations Scheme.
The only exceptions to this is payment for optional activities (e.g. piano lessons) or a request of donation for kura camps.
Please note voluntary donations are different from the Kura Proprietor Attendance Dues which will continue to be charged.
UNIFORMS
As the wearing of the kura uniform brings pride to our kura, and is an important contribution to our kura tone, the correct wearing of kura uniform is compulsory.
Formal kura uniform must be worn during kura hours, both to and from kura. Summer uniform is worn during Terms 1 and 4, while winter uniform is worn in Terms 2 and 3.
PE uniform is worn during physical education classes and during sport tournaments throughout the year.
Formal kura uniform (summer and winter, including hats) can be purchased from The Warehouse, Lyall Bay.
PE uniform can ONLY be purchased from the kura office. Please check with the Office Manager for times to purchase these.
We have limited second-hand uniform stock. Please check with the Office Manager for times to view these.
ADORNMENTS
Make up, nail polish, tattoos and jewellery are not permitted. If your tamariki has pierced ears, 1 stud per ear may be worn. A watch and/or religious icon on a chain, eg. a cross or taonga may be worn.
HAIRSTYLES
All ākonga hair must be kept neat and tidy.
Long hair (below the collar) should be tied back off the face using brown, black, blue, red or white hairties/ribbon(s).
CONTACT US
To report an absence please call the office (04) 939 8558
