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School Hours 

9 a.m.  First session starts
10.10 a.m. First break

10.30 a.m. Second session starts
11.30 p.m. Second break

11.50 p.m. Third session starts
1 p.m. Lunch

1.45 p.m. Fourth session starts
3 p.m. End of school day

Roll

Our current school roll is 65

School Policies and Procedures

SchoolDocs has developed a comprehensive core set of policies and procedures applicable to all New Zealand/Aotearoa primary, intermediate and secondary schools, that are customised for each school. We have worked alongside SchoolDocs to ensure the policies and procedures on the website are tailored specifically to our school and community.
SchoolDocs updates, modifies, or creates policies in response to changes in legislation or Ministry guidelines, significant events, reviews/requests from schools, and regular reviewing from the SchoolDocs team. 
By having online access, our school community can access, review and give feedback on all policies before they are implemented. We will advise you when policies are up for review and how you can take part. To access the Weber School Docs site please click the link below. 
Our user name is weber and our password is learning
We invite you to visit the site at:
https://weber.schooldocs.co.nz

Office Hours

8.45 am - 3.15 pm
Monday - Thursday 

If you have to contact school please try to do so during office hours


Enrolments

Children 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

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Absence

Please 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

2020 Audited Accounts
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ERO Report 2018

Weber School ERO Report 2018
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School Charter


A 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. 
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Copies of the charter are available from the school for parents to read or can be downloaded below.

2021 Weber School Charter
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School Bus Service

We are very fortunate to have three bus runs servicing most of our students. Please note that if you live outside transport eligibility zones, then you must purchase bus tickets from the school. 
It 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 school as there may or may not be room.
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Bus Behaviour Procedure
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                  Accident or Illness at School

Minor 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.
Medicine Authority Form
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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 as least 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.
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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

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.

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

Religious Education

Rev. Jo Crosse teachers a Religious Education Programme to our students. Parents are asked on enrolment if they would like to opt in to these sessions. 

Reporting to Parents

Parents are invited to discuss their child’s progress at any time throughout the school year.
Written reports go home in term two and four.

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.

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 and is a water only school.  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 previously can be used up and will gradually be replaced.
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School House Groups and Colours

Wimbledon Blue
Horoeka Green
Motea Yellow
Waione Red

School Uniform

To be worn every school day.
Uniform items can be purchased from the school office. Payment must be paid by
​cash or internet banking on pickup.
The following items are to be worn with the Weber School Uniform.
Summer:
Black sandals or black school shoes - sports shoes with black socks
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.

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.

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.
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 as well as other fundraisers. We appreciate your support.
Weber School has opted into the school donations scheme.