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Introduction

Contact Information

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Welcome

Senior Staff

Curriculum Flow Chart

Enrolment Scheme

Course Selection

Course Descriptions

Special Programmes

Parents and the School

Student Life

Extra-Curricular Activities

Uniform

Basic Information

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Disciplinary Contract

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Absence

A note for absence signed by a parent and stating the dates and the reason for absence is mandatory. Application for absence for special circumstances must be made to the Principal in advance and can only be granted for 'good and sufficient' reasons. Parents have no discretion under the Education Amendment Act to determine when they will take their children out of school. The school's attendance officer contacts as many homes of absent students as possible. Phone contact from home about student absence is very helpful.

Appointments

Music and other special lessons must take place out of school hours. If dental or medical appointments occur in school time, an appointment card, or note from the parent must be brought on the day of the appointment, and the pupil must sign out and in at the office.

Buses

Bus services are available for students from the Eastern Bays, Normandale and Maunagaraki. The services are provided by contract from the Wellington Regional Council and all students have to pay bus fares. School discipline applies to students on these services.

Canteen

The Parents Association runs an excellent canteen providing nutritious food for lunches at very reasonable prices. Tuckshop food is available for a short period every day as well.

Civil Defence

In the event of a civil defence emergency all students will be held at school until parents/caregivers can make arrangements for them to be collected.

Contacting Students

Parents or guardians may only contact students during the day at school in the case of a serious emergency. No messages will be delivered to children unless senior staff approve. Parents or members of the public are welcome in the school with the prior permission of the Principal. Please check in at the main office.

Detention

School detention is held every lunchtime. Failure to clear detentions promptly will result in withdrawal from class and parent involvement.

Homework

In the Third and Fourth Forms pupils should expect to spend, on average, between one and one and a half hours each week night on homework. This will include reading and other preparation for new work in class; continuation or completion of work started in class; revision and practice exercises; the learning of vocabulary and important facts; and revision for class tests. Parents can assist by taking an interest in the work being done; by encouraging and assisting pupils to plan their time effectively; and by arranging for good study facilities to be available - a straight chair, a table, good light and a quiet room.

Liability for Damage

Parents may be required to reimburse the school for damage to school property or other people's property caused by their children, whatever the reason, but especially in the case of wilful or negligent action.

Lunchtime Leave

Permanent lunch-passes are issued only to those who go home regularly for lunch and where a parent will be at home. Where this applies parents should send a written request for a pass. For occasional lunchtime leave a note should be sent on the day leave is required. Fifth year pupils only, are permitted to leave the grounds at lunchtime. Possession of a lunch pass does not permit students to be in the town.

Motor Vehicles

Students may only drive a motor vehicle (or motorbike) to or from school if they have parental permission and this is endorsed by the school. Students may not be passengers in other students' cars unless they also have permission. Vehicles may not be parked inside the school grounds under any circumstances.

Parents who let down or pick up students from school must do so outside the school grounds and well clear of the entrances on Woburn Road.

Part-time Jobs

If a student holds a part-time job it should not be timed to commence before 4.30 p.m. School discipline may override work commitments.

Placement of Pupils

The school reserves the right to place each pupil in the class that appears appropriate or to change the class should the Principal feel that for any reason this is in the best interests of the class or the student.

Property

Parents are urged to carry a comprehensive insurance policy that covers loss or damage to pupils' property. All property should be clearly marked with the pupil's name. If it is essential for money or valuables to be brought to school, these should be handed to the school office for safekeeping. While individual teachers may, under certain conditions accept articles for custody, they or the school will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage.

Reports to Parents

A parent evening is held for 3rd and 4th form students in late March or early April where parents can discuss the progress of their child with individual teachers. Full reports are issued in Terms Two and Four for 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th formers, in Terms Two and Three for 7th form and parents may discuss these on request. Parent interview evenings for 5th, 6th and 7th form are held in Term Two.

School Examinations

At the end of the 4th Form year, all students sit a common examination. This helps in determining whether a student will take five or six subjects for School Certificate.

In the 5th form there are two sets of examinations, one at the beginning of Term Two and one towards the end of Term Three. In the 6th Form there is one examination at the end of the year. In the 7th Form there is one examination early in Term Three.

Smoking and Drinking

Neither smoking nor drinking alcohol is permitted when a pupil is in school uniform or is associated with any activity involving the school. This includes attendance at sports matches involving school teams. The possession of alcohol or any drug, or smoking, by a pupil on school property is totally prohibited.

School Hours

8:40 to 4:30 p.m. Pupils will normally be released at 3:20 p.m. but may be required to stay at school until 4.30 p.m.

Period Times

Period 1 8:40 - 9:40
Form Meeting 9:40 - 9:55
Period 2 9:55 - 10:55
Interval 10:55 - 11:20
Period 3 11:20 - 12:20
Lunch 12:20 - 1:20
Period 4 1:20 - 2:20
Period 5 2:20 - 3:30

These times may vary slightly on Wednesdays and Fridays to accomodate staff meetings. The lunchtime may be shortened in terms 2 and 3 with a consiquentially earlier finish each day - probably 3:10 pm

Sports Exchanges

When travelling as an individual or with a team, all students including 7th formers are expected to wear either dress uniform (blazer and tie), tracksuits or normal school uniform. Depending on the type of meet, students will be informed of the dress required. Uniform is available for student use at no charge. We have sufficient tracksuits for a squad of 50 students and a good supply of blazer, thanks to the generosity of the Parents Association.

At High School, we are always working to lessen the financial burden on everyone and would ask you promote the need to care for all uniforms and equipment and to return them to school promptly at the end of the playing searson or occaision.

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