Located in the Riversdale township within the Southland region of New Zealand, we are a rural Years 0 – 8 (5-13 years of age) community supported school. 

Our skilled teaching team is motivated and dedicated, ensuring that your child will achieve in a caring environment where high expectations for learning are held.

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We are a Pause, Breathe, Smile and Play Is The Way School, where children are encouraged to be kind and inclusive. Learn more about our education philosophy and programmes here.

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Proposed Ministry of Education Enrolment Scheme

The Ministry has just opened consultation about a new enrolment scheme for Riversdale School.  The enrolment scheme is to assist the Board to manage a situation where there is overcrowding or a risk of overcrowding and ensure local students can attend schools in their area.

 

It’s important that we hear and understand community perspectives before we finalise the enrolment scheme at Riversdale School – especially geographic, access or community implications.  

 

All information can be found at http://www.education.govt.nz/have-your-say/riversdale-school-enrolment-scheme/details

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There will also be some paper copies in the school office on request.

 

If you have questions you can email these to otagosouthland.enrolmentschemes@education.govt.nz.

It’s important that you understand what is proposed and how this will work, so we encourage all families to check out the consultation website.  Consultation will run until 12 June 2025.