Question 1

Balfour School App (Hero)

Accepted Answer

Hero - this is a simple and convenient way for parents and caregivers to stay informed and engaged with school life. With the Hero app, you can:●      Report absences quickly and easily●      Receive important notifications from the school, including event reminders, updates, and urgent alertsDownload the Hero app today from the App Store or Google Play or scan the QR code below and make school communication smoother than ever! If you need help setting it up, feel free to contact the school office—we’re happy to help or you can download this guide.

Question 2

Bus Information

Accepted Answer

If your child is travelling to school by Bus, please sign up via this website for further bus information: https://dome.easybus.nz

Question 3

Forms

Accepted Answer

Click on the form below to open and view it as a PDF.
 
Blanket Consent Form
Enrolment Form
Permanent Bus Change Form
Welcome to Balfour Booklet
PVS Vetting Request Consent Form
Cyber Safety Policy

Further forms available on School Docs
To access School Docs, please use:
Username: balfour
Password: bal4

Question 4

Policies & Procedures

Accepted Answer

All of the School Policies and Procedures are available at https://balfour.schooldocs.co.nz  
Our username is "balfour" and password "bal4".
Policies and procedures are reviewed regularly. For comment please click on the review button to record your response.

Question 5

Safety Vests

Accepted Answer

Students receive a high‑visibility safety vest when they enrol, and they are expected to wear it to and from school each day. The vest remains the property of Balfour School, so please keep it in good condition. Vests must be returned at the end of the school year or if your child moves schools. Unreturned or damaged vests may incur a replacement cost.

Question 6

School Uniform

Accepted Answer

We are excited to introduce our updated school uniform from February 2026. The new navy blue hoodie and maroon polo shirt proudly display our refreshed school logo and help create a strong sense of belonging across our school community. A small number of hoodies and polos are available at school, and additional items can be purchased from Southern Workwear in Gore. Students are asked to wear navy blue or black pants, shorts, or skorts. To support safety and wellbeing, only stud earrings are permitted. Brimmed hats remain essential during the summer months, and these are available for purchase through the school.

Question 7

Sports Uniforms

Accepted Answer

Students will be issued a sports top and shorts or a tracksuit for school sports and cultural events such as Waimea Athletics and Kapa Haka. They should wear the sports uniform to the event and change out of it as soon as possible afterwards. Please return the sports uniform to school the next school day unwashed, as parent helpers take care of laundering. All sports uniforms remain the property of Balfour School. Lost or damaged items may incur a replacement cost. Thank you for helping us look after our sports uniforms.

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