Starting School at Hukanui

Once a place has been offered for an International Learner, a Hukanui Primary School start date will be suggested. Students will need to come in full school uniform on their start day. Hukanui School Uniforms can be purchased from Global Velocity or through Hukanui School.

On arrival, International Learners and their parents will enjoy a guided tour of the school before being accompanied to their classroom. There, they will meet their teacher, classmates, and Learning Assistant. Stationery will be provided, and, where possible, a Hukanui Student Translator and a buddy student from their class will be available to help them settle in.

School Information:

• Students are expected to attend school Monday – Friday.

• Most children arrive at school around 8:20am. The school bell will ring at 8:50 am as a signal to move to class, ready for the 9:00am start.

• School closes at 2.50pm and students are expected to be picked up by 3pm.

• Students are expected to wear school uniform every day.

• Students are expected to provide their own morning tea and lunch.

• In New Zealand lunches are often sandwiches and bread rolls, fruit and snacks. Hot

• lunch can be ordered at school on Wednesday - Friday through EziLunch at an additional cost.

• A Before and After School Care service is available. Privately run and independent of the school, they offer a convenient option for parents needing care outside school hours.

• All students are expected to abide by the school rules and have a high standard of manners, courtesy and respect for both staff and other students.

Hukanui International Student Expectations

Hukanui accepts international students with two clear expectations:

That they make the most of the academic, cultural and social opportunities provided, and that they actively make the most of their New Zealand and Waikato experience.