BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Monthly meetings take place in the school staffroom commencing at 6 00p.m on the 2nd Monday of each month . These meetings are open to the public and parents. All welcome.

BOOKS IN HOMES

Our school is fortunate to be a part of this programme and as a result, every child in the school receives at least 4 books, free, to keep as their own personal property each year. We enjoy visits by high profile “Duffy Heroes” who promote the importance of books and reading. The Duffy Theatre visits our school on an annual basis and the Kids at Home initiative allows for our students to give their younger siblings a book on their birthday. Our sponsors are Den and Prue Olde from Auckland.

CLASS HOMEWORK

Junior and Teina students have home readers during the week which parents are asked to listen to and assist with, to help review the learning at school. Senior / Tuakana homework is given at the teachers discretion and will always be a continuation of what has been taught at school.

COMPUTERS: IT

The school is well equipped with computers / chrome books/ and iPads in each class. These are connected to a network. Interactive whiteboards , data projectors and smart TV’s are also effective learning tools accessed by all students.

HATS

We are a Sun smart school . All students must wear hats in Term 1 and 4. We are also a water only school for drinks. We promote good health and good choices.

LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAMMES

Students who require extra support in their learning and/or behaviour will be identified through data and evidence collected mainly by the teacher and at times other learning agencies. This extra help is collaborative and progress is explored to better understand the students learning and behavioural needs. All classes have teacher aides or kaiawhina to help students achieve in their learning. The school also provides Ministry of Education funded services within our school - Social Workers in Schools and Counselling Support in Schools.

LIBRARY

We have an attractive, and well resourced library which is maintained by our Librarian. Classes visit the library at least once a week to select and change personally chosen books.

NEWSLETTER

A school newsletter is sent home on Thursdays (or Fridays) every second week and this is also published on our Facebook page or on Skool Loop.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Outdoor education camps are a vital part of our school curriculum. All students fundraise throughout the year towards reducing the cost of an end of year camp. The whole school is also involved with expeditions to local places, learning about our local history.

We are a Silver Award Enviroschool and provide a school vegetable garden and orchard.

PARENT CONCERNS

If you have any concerns about your child , please remember your first point of contact is the school and preferably their class teacher. It is important that we are contacted as soon as possible so that we can address problems quickly and constructively. With problems of a more serious nature, contact the Principal first.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

We have the services of a health nurse who visits weekly and is available to help with any health related problems, every Monday.

RESTORATIVE PRACTICE / BEHAVIOUR PLAN

Paeroa Central School seeks to be positive in all aspects of a child’s well-being and development. We believe that praise, whenever we can, produces the best response in children. Each week we make an effort to give certificates of recognition to children who have applied themselves or have made significant personal progress. Tuatahi Star Cards are awarded to students for showing our school values in the classroom, around the school and when in the community.

Our school’s policy outlines the procedures and process in managing persistent or serious behaviour . In all cases parents/caregivers/whanau will be contacted at an early stage, to help resolve any concerns

SCHOOL CONTACT

We welcome all parents/ whanau in the school. We operate an open school policy and value our parent helpers. If you are willing to help in a classroom please contact the classroom teacher. (After April 4th 2022 we welcome back all volunteers)

We work hard to help all tamariki be successful in education. We take great pride in our students and encourage them to strive for success.

SCHOOL FOYER

The main foyer is available for advertising items to common interest and the display of school photos. Also we have available in the foyer copies of BOT minutes, the Annual Report, and the latest ERO report.

SCHOOL GROUNDS AND USEAGE

We encourage the use of the school grounds by parents and children out of school hours, however, during this Covid time we ask that you do not enter the school grounds after hours. Signs have been posted on school gates as a reminder. Parents are responsible for their child’s well-being during this time.

SCHOOL GARDENS: MARAKAI

Every class is growing their own vegetable garden and students may grow kai to take home for their families. We also have fruit trees planted around the school and an orchard on the back field. We are an Enviroschool and all students learn about sustainability in our own school environment.

SCHOOL LEADERS

We encourage our senior students to lead our school in future focused learning which will help support our akonga (students) in striving to be the best they can be. Students may be involved in an Enviroschool Team, Student Council, House Captains, Kapahaka, and be Teina/Tuakana advocates.

SCHOOL LUNCHES

We are a free Healthy School Lunches kura. Lunches are supplied free to our tamariki every day. Our school kitchen staff make a variety of delicious lunches.

SCHOOL POOL

All children have swimming lessons during Term 1 and 4. We have our own school pool and the senior classes also use the town pool for stroke training. The school holds swimming sports in Term 1. A school key can be purchased for pool use during the summer holidays.

SCHOOL VAN

Children who live more than 3.2kms from school or who live within the school area are able to travel on the school van for a cost of $10 per week per whanau for this service. Automatic payments can be arranged at the school office. If travelling from Te Aroha the cost is $40 per whanau/per week.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

Children are required by law to attend school every day. Regular attendance is essential to ensure maximum progress. If your child is absent through illness please ring the school office on 862 8342. A daily attendance register is taken and unexplained absences are checked, before 9.30am. Continual unexplained absences will be followed up by the attendance advisor. No child is to leave the school grounds at any time without permission from a teacher. If parents need to collect their children during school hours it is important to inform the office and class (or duty) teacher.

SCHOOL RESOURCES

The school provides a wide range of resources for all children. Library and text books, sports equipment, audio-visual equipment, computers and other resources, often through locally raised funds. Students are asked to respect property and be proud of their school environment.

SICK BAY

This facility is used to accommodate children with minor injuries or sudden illness. Parents will be notified immediately when any major accidents occur. If, in the event of not being able to contact parents or emergency contacts, provisions will be made at the school’s discretion. Please inform the school if your child suffers from any allergy, or has any adverse reactions to stings etc. Medication can be given as long as the school is provided with the necessary instructions.

Willingness to administer medication will only be granted if full discussion between parent and school over frequency of dosage and nature of the medication has taken place.

SPORT

A regular programme of sporting options is available to all children at an appropriate level . Out of school sporting options are wide and varied. We have netball teams representing our school and touch rugby teams involved in competitions during the season. Practices are usually held at school with parents involved as coaches.

STAFF MEETINGS

These are held on Monday’s from approximately 3.15p.m.—5.00p.m and some Wednesday afternoons. We ask that staff not be interrupted at this time.

UNIFORMS

Uniforms can be bought at Paeroa Upholstery on Willoughby Street, Paeroa. Year 8 students must purchase our black leadership shirts at the school office. Personal names can be embroidered on to the shirts at a small cost.

VISION AND HEARING TESTING

At times during the year the children’s vision and hearing is tested. Parents will be advised via newsletter when these are to take place.

WHANAU/ PARENT INVOLVEMENT / OPEN DOOR POLICY

We welcome your involvement in school life and hope to see you at our various functions through out the year. We encourage your participation at school , either helping and/or just observing your child at work. You are always welcome.

NB: When Covid-19 restrictions are in place (through the traffic light system) we ask that you follow our policies at that time. We will keep you informed of any changes.