Enrolment Info
ENROLMENTS FOR 2025 NOW CLOSED
Enrolment and Uniform sale day 2025
Tuesday 2nd Feb @ Whangamata Memorial Hall 3.30 - 5.15pm
No secondhand sales at the hall. Please use the Buy/Sell WDS Facebook page.
NEW UNIFORM ORDERS TAKEN - CASH, EFTPOS & ONLINE WILL BE AVAILABLE
If you are unable to enrol online, we can take enrolments at the hall on this day.
Online Enrolments
Enrolments for 2025 are now closed.
Online Uniform orders can be taken from 20 JANUARY. For uniform orders please use the shop. If you unsure of sizes, please wait to try on at the uniform sale day.
Uniform is a requirement and must be worn to class. Please see here for all uniform requirements.
Uniform is specific to WDS therefore must be purchased new from WDS or 2nd hand, with the exception of footwear.
Fees
Fees are based on a 30 week year of classes. These are split into 3 accounts of 10 weeks. Accounts are emailed via XERO invoice at the beginning of Term 1, 2 & 3. A costuming fee accompanies the Term 3 invoice which covers costuming expenses and students Finale t-shirts. The t-shirts can be worn home after the Saturday night performance and kept as a momento.
Terms and Conditions
Term fees are non refundable.
Fees can be made by internet banking or cash - see below for details.
Additional costs in the year include an exam fee in Term 2 and a costume fee in Term 3.
EXAM PRICE LIST WILL BE CONFIRMED LATER IN THE YEAR
Failure to pay term fees will result in dismissal.
Discounts
Discount of 10% is applied to 2 or more classes taken by the same family.
Discount of 15% is applied to 4 or more classes taken by the same family.
Discount of 20% is applied to 6 or more classes taken by the same family.
Discount applies only if account is paid within the 14 days of invoice.
Discounts do not apply to Twinkle Toes or Hip Hop Group classes.
Payment Methods
Internet banking. Please use the students name as reference.
Account name:
Whangamata Dance School Ltd
02-0456-0190076-000
Cash to be paid at class. Please put in an envelope with students name & give to teacher at class.
Fee Schedule
All prices are inclusive of GST
Whangamata Dance Studio
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
Location: Whangamata War Memorial Hall, Port Road, Whangamata
Applies to: All students, staff, volunteers, and visitors
General Principles
• Stay Calm – students to follow teacher/assistant instructions.
• Safety First – life before property. Leave belongings behind.
• Accountability – teachers ensure roll is taken once safe.
Earthquake
• During shaking: DROP, COVER, HOLD until shaking stops. Stay away from windows, mirrors, lighting, and stacked equipment.
• After shaking stops: Teachers lead students calmly out through the nearest safe exit.
• Gather at assembly point: grass area opposite the Hall on Port Road.
• Check for injuries, take roll, await Civil Defence/all-clear. Tsunami (local or distant source)
• If strong earthquake felt (hard to stand) or long shaking (over 1 min): Immediately evacuate inland and uphill. Do not wait for official warning. From Port Road, proceed up Chevron Crescent to high ground.
• If Civil Defence sirens sound or official alert received: Follow advice and evacuate to Chevron Crescent high ground as above, even without shaking.
• Teachers escort classes on foot; parents may collect children at the safe zone only once accounted for.
Flooding / Severe Weather
• If flooding risk identified by Civil Defence or Hall management: Evacuate before floodwaters rise.
• Move inland/uphill to Chevron Crescent or follow Civil Defence staff directions.
• Avoid driving through floodwaters, proceed on foot with group if safe.
Fire or Other Immediate Threat
• Activate alarm and call 111. If alarm is going off inside the building, 111 will automatically be advised
•Evacuate using nearest safe exit – no lifts.
• Assemble at grass area opposite Hall on Port Road.
• Take roll and await Fire Service instructions.
Responsibilities
• Teachers/Assistants: Direct students, take roll, report missing persons to Emergency Services.
• Older Students/Volunteers: Assist younger children if safe.
• Studio Director: Liaise with Emergency Services and Thames Coromandel District Council staff.
Assembly Points
• Primary: Grass area opposite Hall on Port Road (fire/earthquake).
• Secondary (Tsunami/Flood): Chevron Crescent high ground, as per Whangamata town evacuation map.
■ Remember: Life is the priority. Move quickly, stay calm, follow official instructions.