General History School Rules Teaching & Learning Values School Details General Information |
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2009
‘Mahia nga mahi kei tamariki
ma’ – ‘Make the most of your time while you are young’.
We warmly welcome you to Ngakuru School.
We are a unique school providing quality education for the children of
our Ngakuru community.
General History
Ngakuru School was established in 1933. The school holds a rich heritage
of history from the pioneering days. The Ngakuru area is a progressive
farming area, predominantly dairying but a number of sheep, beef, deer,
goat and ostrich farms are springing up. There are also an increasing
number of lifestyle block owners who commute to employment in Rotorua or
Tokoroa.
We have a great community spirit which is reflected in our school – a
keen governing Board of Trustees, a vibrant, hard working P.T.A. and a
supportive parent body (coaching sport, involvement in all occasions,
encouraging our students.)
Ngakuru School caters for children from New Entrants to Year 8 (Form 2)
in three classrooms.
We believe in providing a safe, caring, values driven environment for
our students and their education. Our school is lead by a professional
team of staff who put our students foremost in everything that is done.
We work together to provide quality education at Ngakuru School.
Our School vision and motto:
As we work together – students, staff and the community – our children
will have the opportunity to succeed in their learning.
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Our School Rules |
Teaching and Learning
We provide:
- Excellence in curriculum integration and delivery of learning programmes.
- Collaborative teamwork.
- Assessment of students’ achievement and progress.
- Regular reporting.
- Stable, yet flexible, timetabling.
- Individual support and guidance for all needs and abilities.
- Learning support for special needs and special abilities.
- Finance Teacher Aides, individual and group support.
- Finance a part time specialist teacher.
- GKP Programme.
- Hamilton Boys High GATE Programme.
- PrEP once a year.
We will challenge and empower students to be a competent learner in the 21st century.
- Inquiring Learning / Curriculum Integration.
- Relating to others.
- Managing situations.
- Managing information.
- Citizenship.
- Learning Styles / Multiple Intelligences.
- 6 Thinking Hats.
- Numeracy project.
- Literacy review.
- Gifted and talented education.
Obedience
Compassion
Respect
Duty
Responsibility
Consideration
Kindness
Honesty
School Details
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School Address: Ngakuru Primary School 913 Whirinaki Valley Rd RD1 ROTORUA Telephone/fax: (07) 333-2841 |
| School Times: | 8.55am – 2.55pm |
| Interval: | 10.30am – 11.00am |
| Lunch: | 12.30pm – 1.15pm |
| Staff: | ||
| Principal: | Mrs Shirley Collins | Yr 5 - 8 |
| Deputy Principal: | Miss Delveena Easthope | Yr 0 - 2 |
| Teachers: | Ms Deni Jennings | Yr 3 - 5 |
| Mrs Sarah Price | Yr 5 - 8 (Principal Release) | |
| Teacher Aide: | Ms Ana Kalan | |
| Librarian: | Mrs Jean O’Boyle | |
| Office: | Mrs Fran Knapman |
Mon 8.15 – 3.15 Wed 8.15 – 12.30 Thurs 8.15 – 3.15 Fri – 8.15 – 12.30 |
| Cleaner: | Mrs Carolyn London | |
| Caretaker: | Mrs Carloyn London | |
| Bus Contractor: | Go Bus | |
| BOARD OF TRUSTEES: | |
| Chairperson: | Mrs Larissa Anderson |
| Members: | Mrs Robyn McKenzie |
| Mr Ian Crowe | |
| Mr Chris Hurlston | |
| Mrs Aroha Tauaiki | |
| Staff Rep: | Mrs Ana Kalan |
| Principal: | Mrs Shirley Collins |
| P.T.A. Rep: | |
| P.T.A. | |
| Chairperson: | |
| Treasurer: | |
ABSENCES
Please ring and inform the school office (between 8.00 & 9.00 if
possible) if your child is absent. Please keep your child at home if
she/he is ill.
ACCIDENTS AND SICKNESS
If a child has a minor accident at school, treatment will be given by
staff. If your child is sick or has a more serious accident parents will
be notified and are able to come and pick up the child. If we are unable
to contact parents the child’s emergency contact will be notified.
ACTIVITY FEE
This is either payable for the year ($85.00) or term by term at $20.00. This pays for all bus travel, trips etc.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
This is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm until 5.30pm. Children are provided with
afternoon tea and home work supervision.
AGRICULTURAL DAY
This is a traditional spring celebration, usually held mid to late
October, which has been held at our school since 1933. Students rear a
calf, lamb or kid during Term 3, feeding, brushing and training them to
compete on Agricultural Day. All children are encouraged to have an
animal.
This is also a great family day out and used as a fundraising
opportunity by the PTA.
BEHAVIOUR
Our school wishes to facilitate a positive, friendly classroom and
school environment where learning and personal growth are fully
nurtured. Your support of our school rules and values helps the school
to meet your child’s needs.
BICYCLES
Children are permitted to cycle to and from school. They must observe
the road code at all times. It is the parent/caregiver responsibility to
ensure the child is capable of cycling safely. Helmets must be worn.
BOOK CLUB
Book club catalogues are sent out about twice a term. These are handed
out to students by the class teacher. If you wish to place an order
return the form with your payment to the school office, before the due
date (advertised in newsletter).
A list of pupils who travel by bus is kept at the office. If you are picking up your child please indicate this on the list. A note or phone call must be received by the school if you wish your child to get off at a stop not their own. The staff will only allow changes with your personal contact or a note, not on the child’s say so.
BUS TRAVEL
Children must remain seated, facing forward, while travelling by bus. If speaking they must do so in quiet voices and not do anything that will distract the driver. If you wish your child to get on / off at another stop please send a note or phone the school. School rules apply on the bus.
CONCERNS / COMPLAINTS
The Board has devised two systems to keep open communication between school and community. So if you have any C/C/Cs (Compliments/ Concerns/Complaints)
There are:
- Forms and a post box in the foyer.
- People to ring:
| Shirley Collins | 333 2841 |
| Ana Kalan | 333 2324 |
| Robyn McKenzie | 333 2603 |
| Larissa Anderson | 333 1969 |
| Chris Hurlston | 333 2260 |
We have policy and procedures in place in the event you want to make a formal complaint. Please ask at the office for these.
NOTE: Clause 1.1 of the Complaints Policy which states:
1.1. These formal procedures should be considered a last resort to resolve issues and used after informal methods have been exhausted.
CONTRACTS (STUDENT)
Each child is to sign, with their parent/caregivers, the following contracts agreeing to be responsible for their actions.
- Photo/video permission
- Bus behaviour
- ICT/Internet behaviour
- Behaviour management procedure.
DAILY TIMETABLE
Each classroom runs their own timetable but cover the main areas of learning – numeracy and literacy – before lunch and topic work in the afternoon.
| School starts | 8.55am |
| Interval | 10.30 – 11.00am |
| Lunch | 12.30 – 1.15pm |
| Closes | 2.55pm |
“Brain Breaks’ take place between intervals.
DENTAL CLINIC
The Dental Therapist is at school for children's dental every nine or
ten months and the Nurse, in conjunction with the teachers, arrange
children's appointments. When the Dental Therapist is not here she may
be reached at Westbrook Dental Clinic, phone 347-6242.
DONATION
The school appreciates the payment of $35.00 per child or $50.00 for a
family. This money goes towards the extras the Ministry does not provide
for.
Our Board of Trustees has formulated a homework scheme. This is to help our students value their education and be committed to routine in preparation for higher education. Completion or non completion of homework is charted by the classroom teacher. Parents are informed of non compliance as soon as possible. Formal checks take place in Weeks 5 and 10 of each term.
LIBRARY
We are privileged to have the services of a qualified librarian who is here two to three days per week. She educates students in library use, information retrieval and encourages a love of reading.
Students are able to take out two books at a time for a period of two weeks. As books are expensive to replace please encourage your child to look after them. If a book is lost an account will be sent for its replacement.
LOST PROPERTY
All property should be named. The Lost Property bin is in the Room 1 & 2 hallway. All lost property is put in the bin. Contents are shown at weekly assemblies in the hope they are claimed.
LUNCHES
Each Monday the children are able to buy lunches at school. Orders are placed at the PTA Room before school. You are able to either pay on the day or have a credit account. Order forms are available from the office.
Items available are: mince pie, mince & cheese pie, potato top pie,
murphies hot bites, sausage roll, fruit juice, juicee, flavoured milk, moosie, apple pie, calzone and choc chip cookies.
MONEY / VALUABLES / TOYS / CELLPHONES
You can assist the school by discouraging your child from bringing these items. If these items are brought along all care will be taken but no responsibility.
NEW ENTRANT ENROLMENT
New entrant pupils (with parent) are invited to attend 1 or 2 half day familiarisation sessions per week for two weeks prior to enrolment. These visits need to be arranged with the new entrant teacher. A birth certificate and immunisation record needs to be shown on enrolment.
NEWSLETTERS
Newsletters informing of school events and changes are sent home every Thursday.
PARENT ENQUIRIES
Parents are welcome to visit the school to discuss curriculum or welfare of students. Appointments can be made with the Principal or teachers or phoning the school office.
PARENT HELP
Busy active classrooms benefit from extra adults who are prepared to volunteer some of their time to assist with a variety of activities taking place within the classroom. If you would like to help out, let us know. We have a booklet to guide you as a voluntary helper at Ngakuru School.
PARKING
If visiting the school before or after school please do not park in the bus turn bay. This area must be kept free between the hours of 8am and 9am and from 3pm until 3.30pm to allow children to get on and off the bus safely.
PAYMENTS AND FEES
These can be made through the office. Currently school fees are $35 per student or $50 per family. This is classed as a donation and a receipt will be issued on payment.
About once per term you may receive an account with any stationery purchases your child has made. Please try and pay these promptly. Automatic payments or internet transfers can be made, please enquire at the office.
PLAYCENTRE
A community pre school education facility is located on site. It is a growing organization with enthusiastic parent participation. Sessions are: 10am – 12.30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
POOL DONATION
During the swimming season our pool is open to the community after school and during weekends. A $20.00 donation helps pay for the pool maintenance required during the season.
P.T.A.
The school has an active PTA which meets once or twice a term on a Monday. The PTA organises fundraising and social events and generally supports the school. All parents/caregivers are welcome to attend meetings.
READING RECOVERY
We have a teacher training for this early literacy intervention programme in 2008.
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
This takes place weekly for half an hour. We encourage all students to attend as lessons support our values programme. If for some reason you do not want your child to take part please send a note to school.
REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION
Reports are sent out once a year – Term 4. Parent interviews take place near the end of each term. If you have any questions or worries about your child please feel free to make an appointment with the teacher concerned at a mutually convenient time.
RULES
Classroom rules are determined by the school rules. If a teacher feels a child is not co operating the child is sent to management to deal with.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY MEETINGS
These are held two to four times per year, providing information on aspects of education at Ngakuru School. Parent morning teas are held once a term to provide information on the day to day running of the school.
SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES
There are a wide range of services available to the school which help it meet student’s needs.
Health Care
Health care is provided by our Health Nurse, Emma. She visits the school about once a month and can be reached at 346 0941 at any other time.
Speech Therapist
Referrals can be made through the school. If you have any concerns speak to your child’s teacher.
Group Education Service
This service offers a range of assessment and programme planning services to children with special needs. Where there are concerns a referral can be made through the school for an SES report.
Police
The rural community constable is based at Reporoa. The police also provide education in bus and road safety.
Correspondence School
The school is able to use the correspondence school for remedial and accelerate programmes. An SES report needs to be obtained to do this.
Educational Support Groups/Societies
These groups (Asthma, Epilepsy, Life Education, Diabetes etc) can be approached to provide advice and educational programmes.
R Lit
The Reading Literacy teacher is available to support reading, where there is a need.
RTLB
Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour are available through the school when there is a student need.
Rotorua Public Library
The mobile library come out to Ngakuru every second Tuesday at 11.10am. Children, with library cards, are able to change or return books.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
Special Needs learning support
- HPP Programme (reading)
- PAL (Word study)
- Teacher Aide hours
- Specialist teacher
PrEP – Primary Enterpise Programme (Whole school)
GATE – Gifted and Talented Education
GKP – Gifted Kids Programme
Numeracy Programme
HOTs – Higher order thinking skills
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
We have interschool hockey, soccer, rugby, netball, athletics, swimming and cross country at various times through out the year. When numbers and coaches permit we also have teams participating in Saturday morning games in Rotorua.
Phys Ed periods are often spent teaching, practising and reinforcing skills for the inter schools events.
Swimming begins in late November and finishes in late March. Our pool has solar heating.
SPORTS UNIFORM
For interschool sporting events and outings we expect students to wear regulation red sports tee shirt and black, knit shorts with suitable black sporting footwear and black socks.
STATIONERY
Stationery is available at the school office. We have sought out all students requirements at a competitive rate.
SUNHATS
Children are to wear their own sunhats (regulation bucket hats) when outdoors, compulsory in terms one and four during lunchtime and other play breaks.
Children will be encouraged to apply broad spectrum, water resistant, SPF15+ sunscreen before arriving at school and getting into the habit of reapplying this as directed.
SWIMMING POOL
The school pool is used by each class daily from November until March. All children are expected to bring their togs or a note excusing them. The pool is open to the community after school hours. A donation of $20 per season by users is appreciated as this enables us to maintain standards to public pool level.
TECHNICAL ARTS
Year 7 and 8 children attend Reporoa College every day during week 6 of the term to take part in a Technical Arts programme. Children travel by bus.
TERM DATES - 2009
| Term 1 | Monday 2 February – Thursday 9 April | |
| Term 2 | Monday 27 April – Friday 3 July | |
| Term 3 | Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September | |
| Term 4 | Monday 12 October – Wednesday 16 December |
TRIPS AND VISITS
All classes have trips/sporting fixture at sometime during the year. We
welcome parent help on these occasions. We use the bus as our main means
of transport.
UNIFORMS
School uniform is compulsory. Red and black are our school colours.
Uniform items are available from Postie Plus in Central Mall (clothing),
footwear can be purchased anywhere.
| WINTER | |
| Boys | Girls |
| Polar fleece top, contrast collar (red, black trim) $29.99 | Polar fleece top, contrast collar (red, black trim) $29.99 |
| Cargo pants (long) black. $19.99 | Polyviscose culottes (black) $34.99 - $39.99 or Tartan box pleat pinafore $49.99 - $54.99 |
| Red Skivvy $12.99-14.99 | Red Skivvy $12.99-14.99 |
| Red long sleeve polo | Red long sleeve polo |
| Black socks | Black socks or stockings |
| Black shoes/sneakers | Black shoes/sneakers |
| SUMMER | |
| Boys | Girls |
| Zip tunic fleece sweat, red $17.99 - $19.99 | Zip tunic fleece sweat, red $17.99 - $19.99 |
| Cargo pants (short, black) $17.99 | Culottes (as winter) |
| Red polo shirt (short sleeve) | Red polo shirt (short sleeve) |
| Black socks | Black socks |
| Black shoes/sneakers or sandals | Black shoes/sneakers or sandals |
HATS
WINTER Black beanie (optional) $5.99
SUMMER Red Bucket hat (compulsory) $8.99
SPORTS UNIFORM
Red Tee ($9.99 - $10.99)
Black knit short ($14.99- $15.99)
In conclusion, you are most welcome to come and see us in action!
