Visiting the school, meeting the staff, and seeing the children learning is the best way to get a feel for a school. 

 

Making the right decision is important and that is why we make time to meet with each prospective family. This means that expectations and information can be shared, and we can show you all the wonderful things that make Riversdale special.

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Meeting times are flexible and it will be a pleasure to welcome you to our school. Please give us a call to book an appointment.

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At Riversdale School we use Hero as our student management system. This is where we store all information about your child. Hero is also our major communication link between home and school. Follow the instructions below to download the app on your phone

• Search for Hero by linc-ed and download onto your phone, or open in your internet browser on your computer

• Open up and type in your email address, click next

• Click new user. An email will be sent to set your password.

• Once set you will see your child’s/children's photo and be able to access the parent portal.
   

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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.

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