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Verification Document (one of the following):
- NZ citizen: NZ birth certificate or passport (NZ, Tokelauan, Cook Island or Niuean) or NZ citizenship certificate
- NZ or Australian resident: Other passport with NZ residence class visa label or stamp, or other evidence of residency
- Australian citizen: Australian passport (current or expired)
- Permanent Residence Permit – (only required if a citizen of another country)
- A verified copy of proof of permanent residence in New Zealand
- Domestic Time-bound: Valid student visa or Valid interim visa that extends this visa and conditions
Preference
A Preference Enrolment Application is an enrolment form accompanied by a Preference Certificate obtained from, and signed by, a Catholic priest. Supplying a baptism certificate is not sufficient to gain Preference status. For "Preference" a Preference Certificate must accompany the enrolment form.
Preference Student? If yes, attach Preference Certificate:
- Please upload your Preference Certificate (issued and signed by a Catholic priest).
Preference criteria:
5.1 The child has been baptised or is being prepared for baptism in the Catholic Church.
5.2 The child’s parents/guardians have already allowed one or more of his siblings to be baptised in the Catholic faith.
5.3 At least one parent/guardian is a Catholic, and although his/her child has not yet been baptised, the child’s participation in the life of the school could lead to the parents having the child baptised.
5.4 With the agreement of the child’s parent/guardian, a significant familial adult such as a grandparent, aunt or uncle who is actively involved in the child’s upbringing undertakes to support the child’s formation in the faith and practices of the Catholic Church.
5.5 One or both of a child’s non-Catholic parents/guardians is/are preparing to become a Catholic.
If you think you may be entitled to a preference certificate for your son please contact a Catholic parish to enquire https://chchcatholic.nz/parishes/
Additional Information
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