It is crucial that you let the office know if your child is going to be absent from school or if they will be late for any reason. You can inform us in the following ways:
1. Call the office on 09 2389419, select Option 1 and leave a message, stating your child's
3. Let your child's classroom teacher know the day before or on the morning of the absence.
For prolonged absences, written notification or an in-person visit is required. Please hand this to the main office, addressed to the principal or email on principal@buckland.school.nz
Please note:
If a child arrives after 10.00 a.m. they will be marked as absent for half the day.
If a child leaves school before 2.00 p.m. they will be marked as absent for half the day.
Unexplained absences will be marked as truant.
Important Notices
Out of Zone Enrolments 2026
The Board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their children at Buckland School in 2026. Enrolment at Buckland School is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office.
The Board has determined we have a limited number of spaces for out of zone students. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone. If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available students will be selected by ballot. Application forms for out of zone places (available from the office and school website) must be received by Friday 19 September 2025. Applications can be emailed to admin@buckland.school.nz.
Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year.
Ballot date if required is Wednesday 8 October 2025. Parents will be emailed regarding the outcome within 3 working days.