Prospectus & Enrolment

Welcome to Our Lady of the Snows School! We are absolutely delighted that you are considering joining our school family.

We are deeply committed to providing an exceptional Catholic education for your child, and we look forward to walking alongside you in a close partnership from their very first day until they confidently take their next steps toward high school.

Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about welcoming your child into our community.

Discover Our School

To get a feel for life at Our Lady of the Snows, we invite you to explore our essential guides:

OLS Prospectus - Discover our values, culture and what makes our school special.

OLS Enrolment Policy - Learn more about our enrolment criteria

Understanding Our Enrolment Process

As a Catholic school, we operate under a preference enrolment scheme. Applications are warmly welcomed and processed using the following priority structure:

First Priority: Preference applicants.
Second Priority: Siblings of current preference students.
Third Priority: Non-preference applicants.

The Enrolment Checklist

To make your enrolment journey as smooth as possible, we have put together a Full Enrolment Package, available directly from our school office.

To complete your child's enrolment, please return the following items to us:

* Our Lady of the Snows School Enrolment Form - Enrolment Form

* Catholic Diocese Preference Form - (Requires a signature from our Parish Priest—details below) OR * Application for Non-Preference Enrolment Form

* Bus Enrolment Form (If applicable)

* Pre-School Attendance Details (A brief Ministry of Education form provided in your package)

* Identification: A copy of your child’s Birth Certificate OR Passport

* Health Records: A copy of their Plunket Book OR Immunisation Certificate

Securing a Preference Signature: To obtain your Preference Form sign-off, please contact our Parish Office in Ashburton at 03 308 6793 to arrange a warm, welcoming appointment with our Parish Priest.

Preparing Your Child for Their Exciting Journey

A Positive Start

Starting school is a beautiful milestone! We encourage you to speak positively about school at home—letting your child know that it is a fun, caring, and sharing space filled with new friends and discoveries.

Every child is beautifully unique and grows at their own pace. We celebrate this individuality. Our dedicated teachers meet every child exactly where they are in their development, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and supported from day one.

Pre-School Visits

We want your child to feel right at home before their official first day! Please reach out to our wonderful Junior Room teacher to arrange the best days and times for pre-school visits. Once arranged, your preschooler will receive a special, personally addressed letter in the mail detailing their upcoming visit dates—a moment they are sure to cherish!

A Quick Reminder

To help us keep track of your child's treasures, please ensure all clothing and personal belongings are clearly named before they start.

We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions at all or simply want to chat about the school, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to support you every step of the way.