Enrolling at GHS
Be One of Us
Geraldine High School operates an enrolment scheme. Students residing within the school’s zone have priority right of entry. The Board of Trustees will determine, each year, whether it will offer any places for out-of-zone enrolments.
Enrolment Zone
Geraldine High School operates an enrolment scheme. Students residing within the school’s zone have the absolute right to enrol. The Board of Trustees will determine, each year, whether it will offer any places for out-of-zone enrolments.
Priorities for enrolment
- 1. Students residing within the zone
- 2. Siblings of current students of GHS
- 3. Siblings of former students of GHS
- 4. Children of former students of GHS
- 5. Children of Board members or Board employees of GHS
- 6. Any other applicants
Students in zone
At all year levels, those students living in the home zone, first priority students, are guaranteed enrolment at the school.
For first priority students, the usual place of residence must be within the home zone. The Board of Trustees will require proof of residency within the home zone.
Ballots
Where there are more applicants than available places, a ballot will be held to determine which applicants will be offered places in the school. This ballot will only apply to applicants under priorities two, three, four, five or six. Priority one applicants are guaranteed a place in the school.
Bus pick-up/drop-off
Bus pick-up/drop-off locations are determined by the Ministry of Education’s transport entitlement. All students who require bus transportation will be designated a pick-up/drop-off location when they enrol with the school.
School Bus Registration
The Geraldine Schools Transport Network (GSTN) transports students of Geraldine High School and Geraldine Primary School.
Bus pick up/drop off locations are determined by the Ministry of Education’s transport entitlement. All students who require bus transportation will be designated a pick up/drop off location when they enrol with the school.
To register for the bus please;
-
Contact Bronwyn Hawkins
b.hawkins@geraldinehs.school.nz - Request an application form during the enrolment process or;
- Fill out the online form below.
Years 7 - 10
- GHS crested jersey.
- Black GHS polo shirt with grey shorts or black dress trousers and black crew socks.
- White blouse or shirt (may be worn out or tucked in) with black (summer)/tartan (winter) skirt or regulation black shorts/trousers.
- PE shirt and shorts.
- Plain unbranded black shoes with a black sole (no boots or high tops).
- Leather T-bar sandals, with white socks or with black tights.
Years 11 - 13
- GHS crested jersey.
- White dress shirt/blouse (long or short sleeves) tucked in.
- Black Regulation Shorts/Trousers.
- Black (Summer)/Tartan (Winter) Skirt.
- GHS tie (optional with a blouse).
- The school blazer, to be worn to and from school.
- Plain unbranded black shoes with a black sole (no boots or high-tops).
- Leather T-bar sandals, with white socks or black tights/knee high socks.
All year levels
- Plain black waterproof/showerproof/puffer jacket (logos or emblems must be no bigger than 10cm by 6cm). These should be taken off in the classroom.
- GHS Jacket - same as above.
- GHS hoodie - this is for use during PE and on school sports exchanges. This is not to be worn during school and does not replace the jersey.
- Scarf - plain black, or red and black striped.
- Hats: Regulation school hats either bucket hat or cap.
- Plain black cap or bucket hat (no writing/prints).
- A red/black school beanies
Jewellery
Jewellery items are allowed to be worn at school, so long as they do not impinge on health and safety requirements.
Health and Safety requirements include:
- Hard Materials Technology: Rings, bracelets and loose necklaces are not to be worn in the Hard Materials workshop.
- Food Technology: Rings and bracelets are not to be worn in the Food Technology room.
- Science: Bracelets and loose necklaces are not to be worn in the Science Lab.
- Physical Education and Sport: Rings, bracelets, hoop earrings and loose necklaces are not to be worn in Physical Education and Sport.
Hair
Facial hair must be kept tidy and presentable. In some cases, hair may need to be covered or tied up for health and safety requirements.
Health and Safety requirements include:
- Hard Materials Technology: Hair must be tied back or covered in the Hard Materials workshop.
- Food Technology: Hair must be tied back or covered in the Food Technology room.
- Science: Long facial hair must be tied close to the face when doing practical tasks. Hair must be tied back in the Science Lab.
Tattoos
Tattoos are permitted. However, any tattoos that display inappropriate or offensive imagery or language are not permitted to be displayed at school or on school-related activities. The school reserves the right to determine what is considered inappropriate or offensive to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff at Geraldine High School.
Makeup and Nail Polish
Students are permitted to wear makeup and nail polish, provided it is applied in a way that would be appropriate to the workplace and is not disruptive to the learning environment. The school reserves the right to ask students to remove makeup that is considered excessive or would be considered inappropriate to the workplace.
Fake Nails
Fake nails are not permitted at Geraldine High School. These are a health and safety risk.