Rolls are marked by 8:45 a.m. Students who arrive after 8.40am should go straight to the office and check in. The office will record their arrival time, reason for lateness and stamp their hand as an indication that they have checked into the office. Students arriving late should report straight to their teacher and explain the reason for their lateness. Teachers will ring parents if students are late or absent often. If a student is absent from school the parent/caregiver should ring the office and leave a message regarding the reason. If no message is left by a parent/caregiver the school will send a text before 9am to indicate to home the student is absent. We ask that parents respond to this text to acknowledge it has been received. Any child wishing to leave the school grounds during school hours will need parental permission; a written note is required where possible. Adults wishing to pick up a student must be on the contact details list or the parent on the contact list should ring the office to give permission. We will not release any student to an adult if they are not on the contact list.
Office Phone: 06 8356013
Bikes and Scooters
Students are allowed to bike and scooter to school. The bike/scooter cage is locked at 8:40 am. Students should get to school before then. If a student arrives late they should go to the office and request the bike/scooter shed to be unlocked so their bike/scooter is securely stored. Students biking to and from school need to wear a bike helmet. Biker and scooter student are to walk their vehicles when in the school grounds. All students wishing to Bike or Scooter to school must sign have their parents sign a contract.
Vans
There are two school run vans to collect students from Clive and Bayview Student who live in Clive or Bayview are able to use this service at a cost of $80 per term. Please contact the office should you require more information.
Cellphones
All cell phones are collected at the beginning of the day in the classroom and put in the container provided. Phones must be turned off.
Students may choose to bring cell phones to school.
Unsupervised use of cell phones is banned from school during school hours.
They are to be confiscated if seen and sent to the office. A parent will be required to collect confiscated cell phones from the office.
The school takes no responsibility for cell phones that are not handed in.
If students have their cell phone confiscated three times they will lose the privilege of having a cell phone at school.
All teachers are familiar with the list of children with special medical problems. This list is held in the school office or in the medical room. Please make sure that the office is aware if your child / children has a special medical problem. The first Aider on duty will check their HERO profile for parent notification instructions. If this is not a requirement for every visit to the sick bay the first aider will make a decision if it is necessary to ring the caregivers. Every effort will be made to contact someone as quickly as possible. If we are unable to contact you, we will make the best decision possible for your child.
Personal Property
Pupils are to be encouraged to be responsible and take care of personal items. All items should be named. Expensive items should be left at home, as the school can not be responsible for any damage or loss of such items.
Police Vetting
Police vetting will take place for all new permanent and casual ancillary staff, voluntary staff, and contractors who regularly work in the school during the school day. All ancillary staff will be police vetted every three years. The principal will organise the signing of the police vetting form and will receive and evaluate the completed return.
Visitors to the school
All visitors and whānau at school should make contact through the office. Visitors into the school should sign in and out on the tablet provided at the main office.