School Terms 2019Term 1 30 Jan - 12 April
Term 2 29 April - 5 July Term 3 22 July - 27 Sept Term 4 14 Oct - 17 Dec
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Office Hours8.45 am - 3.15 pm
Monday - Thursday If you have to contact school please try to do so during office hours EnrolmentsChildren are entitled to start school the day of their fifth birthday. They must be enrolled by the age of 6.
When you enrol your child, you will be asked to fill in an enrolment form and provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate and immunisation certificate. All enrolment information is treated as confidential AbsencePlease notify the school before 9am if a child is to be absent or ill, by using the electronic absence form link on the HOME PAGE or phone 06 374 3809.
Annual Report
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ERO Report 2018
School CharterA charter has been written for Weber School, it is a living document which is updated yearly. It defines the purposes of the school and the intended outcomes for pupils. Copies of the charter are available from the school for parents to read or can be downloaded below.
School Bus ServiceIt is appreciated if you notify the driver should your children not be using the bus on a certain day, or if a child is to be picked up or dropped off at a place different to usual.
Please notify staff by sending a note with your child if there is any change in travel arrangements after school. If your child needs to travel on a different bus for any reason, you need to contact the driver to see if there is room to carry them.
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Accident or Illness at SchoolMinor ailments will be treated by Staff. If it is more serious, we will ring you and have you collect the child to take home, to the doctor or to the hospital.
Please ensure that the school has your up to date contact details including an emergency contact. If your child requires medication to be administered at school, please fill in and send the Medicine Authority Form and clearly labelled medication. Please also ensure that the school is aware of any medical conditions your child may have. |
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Newsletter
The school newsletter is sent out electronically via email once a week.. Email: office@weber.school.nz if you wish to be included in the distribution list. The Weber Warbler is published at the end of each term. This is also distributed electronically or accessed via the school website, under the community tab. It includes school news, work by the children and community news. If you wish to have an article/ advertisement published in the Warbler, contact school two weeks prior to the end of term.
Dropping off and Collecting Children from School
If you are collecting or dropping off your child at school by car please use car park by the hall, then collect your child from the deck outside Room One.
Emergency Procedure
In the case of an emergency the assembly point is on the tennis courts.
Weber School is serviced by the Dental Nurses based at Huia Range School. The dental caravan visits the school yearly.
The contact phone number to contact this service is 374 7361
The contact phone number to contact this service is 374 7361
Homework
Primary school children should not be burdened with large amounts of school work to be done in what should be profitable leisure time. However, the discipline of having to attend to some routine learning activity or research work is of value to all children. Homework occurs as the need arises and will mainly involve reading, completing unfinished work or reinforcing previous work. Any homework the child does not understand and which causes frustration should be left.
Money
If children bring money to school please ensure it is in an envelope with the child’s name and purpose written on the outside.
This should be handed into the office for processing. Receipts will be issued on request.
This should be handed into the office for processing. Receipts will be issued on request.
Pongaroa Early Years
Hours 9am – 3pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Phone 06 376 2570
Ti Tree Point Playgroup
All pre-schoolers and their parents are welcome at Ti Tree Point Playgroup every Wednesday during term from 10am-12pm. Morning tea and fun activities are provided.
To find out more please contact Cherry Lee on (06) 374 3448 or email cherryanne.lee@gmail.com
To find out more please contact Cherry Lee on (06) 374 3448 or email cherryanne.lee@gmail.com
Procedure on Discipline Management for Inappropriate Behaviour of Children
Rationale: Weber School has always been proud of how the students behave, both at school and in the community. Values of respect, learning and striving for success are at the forefront of all we do and how we act. To ensure all students can learn in a positive, supportive and caring environment, high standards of behaviour are expected of all.
Purpose: To support both students and teachers to act responsibly, respectfully, safely and as good role models to others.
Student Welfare and Taking Responsibility
At Weber School, we like to work with our students to help them build the skills they need for both now and for the future. The social and emotional welfare of our students is important, as this provides the foundation for academic success. We do this by:
- Providing opportunities for our students to take responsibility for their own behaviour and to “get it right”, to learn, to practice, and to understand the importance of acceptable social behaviour.
- Ensuring our students understand that all behaviours have consequences, and that their choices have consequences, both positive and not so positive.
- Ensuring our School Values and Learning Power Muscles are encouraged, modelled and taught by all staff.
- To contribute to ensuring a safe emotional and physical environment for al
Steps For Dealing With Inappropriate Behaviour Of Children.
Step 1.
Give firm verbal warning. Discuss what happened, who did it affect and what could you do next time?
- record behaviour in duty book if necessary.
Step 2.
Give firm verbal warning and reflection sheet
Reflection time on deck - while they fill in form (minutes)
Step 3.
Give firm verbal warning and yellow card
Child completes yellow card detailing inappropriate behaviour, who it affects, what they need to do in the future and what Weber value they should be thinking of.
-teacher signs
-parent signs and returns letter to school.
Step 4.
Parent meeting at school
- discuss behaviours and plan positive ways forward
Step 5.
Parent/ Principal conference.
-behaviour modification programme established if required.
Step 6.
Period of stand down from class/school.
Step 7.
Suspension/ exclusion from school.
Notes:
While most cases will fall within Step 1 & 2 provision is made for advancement to other steps according to the seriousness of inappropriate behaviour.
Policy on Concerns and Complaints
Rationale
To recognise the needs of people to voice their concerns and to ensure that they are
dealt with in a fair and supportive manner according to procedural guidelines.
Purpose
To foster communication.
GUIDELINES:
To recognise the needs of people to voice their concerns and to ensure that they are
dealt with in a fair and supportive manner according to procedural guidelines.
Purpose
To foster communication.
- To avoid disharmony and disruptions to the teaching and learning environment.
- To enhance understanding.
GUIDELINES:
- Queries and concerns should be voiced to the Principal in the first instance this could take place either orally or in written form, each Party can also choose to include a support person for direction and if unresolved to the BOT chairperson.
- Formal complaints must be in writing.
- Discussion should take place between parties involved. Notes of meeting to be taken, resolution agreed by all parties and signed by all parties.
- If the matter is unresolved an approach to the BOT should be made, by the Principal or complainant in writing specifying concern and signed by the person raising the matter. Continue to document discussion.
- BOT will endeavour to resolve the matter and both parties will be advised of the outcome.
- To follow all awards and acts where relevant.
Procedure on School Bullying
Bullying is a pattern (repetition) of behaviour by one person towards another which is designed to hurt, injure, embarrass, upset, or discomfort that person.
It can be:
Physical aggression
The use of put-down comments or insults
Name calling
Damage to the person’s property
Deliberate exclusion from activities
The setting-up of humiliating experiences
Weber School does not tolerate bullying or harassment.
All teachers are firmly committed to putting an end to acts of bullying.
All incidents of bullying will be taken seriously and the appropriate action taken.
The procedure for discipline management for inappropriate behaviour of students.
Victims of bullying will be supported. No-one deserves to be bullied even if their behaviour is irritating or annoying. There are other positive and constructive ways to deal with irritating and annoying behaviour.
Refer to Weber School’s Procedure for Discipline Management for Inappropriate Behaviour of Students.
It can be:
Physical aggression
The use of put-down comments or insults
Name calling
Damage to the person’s property
Deliberate exclusion from activities
The setting-up of humiliating experiences
Weber School does not tolerate bullying or harassment.
All teachers are firmly committed to putting an end to acts of bullying.
All incidents of bullying will be taken seriously and the appropriate action taken.
The procedure for discipline management for inappropriate behaviour of students.
Victims of bullying will be supported. No-one deserves to be bullied even if their behaviour is irritating or annoying. There are other positive and constructive ways to deal with irritating and annoying behaviour.
Refer to Weber School’s Procedure for Discipline Management for Inappropriate Behaviour of Students.
Religious Education
This is given on a non-specific basis. Sessions are held in each classroom fortnightly. If you have any concerns
regarding this please contact your child’s teacher.
regarding this please contact your child’s teacher.
Reporting to Parents
Parents are invited to discuss their child’s progress at any time throughout the school year.
Year 1-3 students receive written reports after they have been at school for 10,20,40,60,80 and 100 weeks.
Year 4-6 students receive written reports at mid and end of year.
3-way conferences are held during Term 1 and Term 3.
Year 1-3 students receive written reports after they have been at school for 10,20,40,60,80 and 100 weeks.
Year 4-6 students receive written reports at mid and end of year.
3-way conferences are held during Term 1 and Term 3.
Road Ringers
We have a group of parents who are our ‘Road Ringers’. They have a list of school families they ring to let parents
know of emergencies at the school or to organise a working bee etc.
know of emergencies at the school or to organise a working bee etc.
School Lunches
The school has a kai warmer and food can be heated in this.
All food to be heated must be wrapped in foil and named with a felt pen. Please do not send frozen food as the
kai warmer is not powerful enough to heat food from frozen.
Please note: Kai warmer is only available for use in Term 2 & 3.
. Weber School encourages ‘Healthy Lunches’ for children. Please do not send along fizzy drinks or sweets.
All food to be heated must be wrapped in foil and named with a felt pen. Please do not send frozen food as the
kai warmer is not powerful enough to heat food from frozen.
Please note: Kai warmer is only available for use in Term 2 & 3.
. Weber School encourages ‘Healthy Lunches’ for children. Please do not send along fizzy drinks or sweets.
Stationery
Stationery can be purchased from Office Max online or from the school office. Payment with orders is required. If a child requires further stationery items as the year progresses, parents will be informed of this with a note sent home requesting money for items required. When the money is returned, the children will be
issued with the stationery.
Books used at a previous school can be used up and will gradually be replaced.
School House Groups and Colours
Wimbledon Blue
Horoeka Green
Motea Yellow
Waione Red
Horoeka Green
Motea Yellow
Waione Red
School Uniform
To be worn every school day.
Uniform items can be purchased from the school office.
The following items are to be worn with the Weber School Uniform.
Summer:
Black sandals
Sun hat (compulsory term 4 and 1)
Winter:
Black school shoes – sport shoes
Black socks
If your child is wearing a singlet/thermal this should not show.
Long hair must be tied up with either black or blue hair ties and clips.
Slippers or over socks would be helpful during the winter.
We also ask all clothing be named clearly.
Children need a change of clothes for sport and lunch time activities each day.
Uniform items can be purchased from the school office.
The following items are to be worn with the Weber School Uniform.
Summer:
Black sandals
Sun hat (compulsory term 4 and 1)
Winter:
Black school shoes – sport shoes
Black socks
If your child is wearing a singlet/thermal this should not show.
Long hair must be tied up with either black or blue hair ties and clips.
Slippers or over socks would be helpful during the winter.
We also ask all clothing be named clearly.
Children need a change of clothes for sport and lunch time activities each day.
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School Grounds
The school grounds are a place for children of all ages to meet and play. Local residents are welcome to use the playing field and tennis courts.
We ask that users respect this privilege and realise they enter and use the school grounds at their own risk.
We ask that users respect this privilege and realise they enter and use the school grounds at their own risk.
Swimming Pool
With the covered pool the swimming season can run from November until March. Togs and towels are to be named clearly and brought to school in a named bag. These are to be brought every day, as the weather is changeable.
We also appreciate a note explaining the reason if your child is unable to participate in swimming lessons.
We also appreciate a note explaining the reason if your child is unable to participate in swimming lessons.
School Library
We are fortunate to have a well-stocked school library. Children are free to borrow two books, which will be issued for a week.
Library day is Friday for Rooms 1 and 2.
Please support your children by getting them to return books on time and in good condition.
Library day is Friday for Rooms 1 and 2.
Please support your children by getting them to return books on time and in good condition.
School Working Bees / Donations
The school has at least two crutching working bees per year.
Please note that at times parents/caregivers may be required pay for specific school activities.
You will be notified about all requested payments.
Please note that at times parents/caregivers may be required pay for specific school activities.
You will be notified about all requested payments.