After School Care

Bicycles                                        

Child Safety                                            

Class Trips                              

Concerns / Complaints                

Crossing Patrols                           

Emergency Procedures                

Homework 

Homework Club                                      

Lunchroom                                   

Lunchtime Activities                         

Parent Assistance 

Photos                      

Physical Education & Sport

Recycling                                          

Reporting to Parents  

School Camps                          

School Donations                     

School Hours                              

School Organisation               

School Rules                                   

Sickness & Injury                   

Social Workers In Schools  

Specialist Services                          

Sunhats                                            

Special Learning Opportunities

Stationery

Term Dates

After School Care:

The school does not have it's own after school care but a walking bus will pick the children up after school and take them to the After School programme run at Prospect Park in Pisces Road.  You can contact this facility on 818 2198.

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Bicycles:

In order to ride a bike to school, a pupil must have a roadworthy bike and obey the road rules.  Our school policy is we strongly advise that only pupils in Years five and six to ride their cycles and it is compulsory to wear the approved helmet and for it to be locked on the school grounds.

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Child Safety:

If the school receives information regarding the safety of a child, we are required under Section 66 of the Children, Young Persons and their Families Act to pass on that information where necessary to Social Workers, Care and Protection workers or the Police.  This is considered a school disclosure, not a teacher disclosure.  At times this may be done without the parent's consent.

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Class Trips:

Trips are an important part of school learning and provide valuable experiences.  All children are expected to go on these trips.  Notices will be sent home prior to these events requesting parent permission and payment.

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Concerns / Complaints:

If you have a complaint or concern about your child's progress, the classroom programme or curriculum, please make a time with the teacher to discuss the matter. If you are still not satisfied please approach the Principal.

Complaints of a serious nature and / or involving possible legal action are to be made in writing to the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees with a copy to the Principal. Anonymous communications will not be accepted.

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Crossing Patrols:

Children and Adults must obey the instructions from crossing patrol monitors.  They are trained by the police and we report directly to them should a problem occur.  Please do not instruct the monitors to put the signs out or cross around the barriers.  We hope all parents will set a good example for the pupils.

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Emergency Procedures:

Every term we practice emergency procedures to ensure we can smoothly handle a real situation. Depending on the emergency we either take them to the assembly area on the court or we complete a 'shut down' where children are kept secure in their classrooms.

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Homework:

At the beginning of each year, each team of teachers will inform parents of the pattern to be established with homework tasks.  Homework is not set each night for each child.  Different class levels have a variety of objectives in setting tasks.

Juniors usually take home reading material which may include library books, poetry books and reading material which is familiar to them.

The Middle and Senior school may require children to read or carry out some form of research.

Homework should be seen as an extension of programme at school.

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Homework Club:

The Homework Club is run each Thursday after school for the purpose of:

  - Children to receive assistance with work that is a challenge

  - Children to have supervised time to complete their tasks

  - Parents/caregivers to come alongside their children with the guidance of our staff so that you can learn how to help your children in this area.

All children who attend our Homework Club MUST be enrolled.  If a child goes along to Homework Club and they have not been enrolled for the session, they will be redirected to the office to wait for collection. We expect all children who are enrolled to attend.  If an enrolled child does not arrive at Homework Club our staff will try to contact a parent/caregiver for an explanation.  Having to do this takes time away from the time that our staff want to spend helping the children. Should a child not attend without notification for two sessions in a row they will be removed from the roll.  Children who attend Homework Club must have homework to complete. This is not an after school care service. If your child is able to complete their homework without the assistance of our staff, they have no need to attend.

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Lunchroom:

We are very lucky to have such a well run lunchroom providing a range of nutritious options. We encourage families to make their own lunches for their children, but our lunchroom is great as a regular treat or when parents get caught short. Juniors can either order before school at the lunchroom, or also buy their morning tea there too, or they can order in the classroom. Lunches need to be ordered before school, snacks can be purchased before school or at morning tea. We would much prefer parents to purchase at school than the local dairies who cannot provide the healthy choices that the school does.

We ask that parents provide food for both playtimes at school. Large packets of chips, packets of biscuits and large bottles of fizzy drink are not appropriate lunches. If children bring such food to school we will quietly give them a more appropriate lunch and return the food at the end of the day.

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Lunchtime Activities:

We offer a huge range of lunchtime activities such as gardening club, netball, gymnastics, recorder, art, Kapa Haka.  This is only a sample of what's on offer.  Some run at particular times of the year.  An update is kept on the noticeboard and announcements are made at Monday's weekly assembly.

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Parent Assistance:

The school is very grateful to parents who provide assistance to the school in a variety of ways:

1. Classroom Assistance:

Working alongside classroom teachers or your own child, helping other individuals or observing the class happenings.  You are welcome to choose.

2. Reading, Writing and Mathematics Assistance:

Some children need the help of a sympathetic person to encourage their reading or mathematics development.  This is a great opportunity to deal with individual children.  We offer training for Parent Tutors, who are able to give at least one morning per week of their time to listen to individual children read.

3.  Transporting Children:

From time to time, children may go on field trips or to sporting, cultural or musical events.  Parents are invited to assist with these important activities.

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Photos:

Individual and class photos are taken by a professional photographer. You are not obliged to purchase any of these photographs.

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Physical Education & Sport:

1. Physical activity is very important to a child's development.  All children are expected to take part in all planned activities.  Please help your child by encouraging them and providing suitable clothing.

2. Lunchtime Sport ~ Various games activities are planned to involve children from throughout the school.

3. Interschool Sport ~ Friendly exchanges between neighbouring schools occur from time to time throughout the year for the senior school.  Parents are always welcome to attend.

4. Swimming ~ The pool is usually operated from late November until March, depending on the weather.  All children are expected to take part in instructional swimming programmes.  It is important that all children learn to swim.  The pool may be made available to keyholders during the season.

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Recycling:

As part of reducing rubbish we ask that children take their lunch rubbish home on their lunch box.  It is therefore important that children bring a school bag to school for this reason, as well as a need to take homework and readers home safely.

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Reporting to Parents:

In term one we have an informal meet the teacher evening so parents can come and see how their child is settling in.  A preliminary report is sent home just prior to this with goals set out.  We ask for the parents input into these goals and that the preliminary report is returned to school.

Half way through the year we send home the child's portfolio which has samples of work and assessment levels.  This portfolio must be returned to school.  We also hold a child led conference at this time so children can talk about their goals and their learning.  At the end of the year  reports are given to the children to bring home.

If you have any concerns about your child's learning please do not hesitate to make contact with the teacher so a meeting can be set up.

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School Camps:

Activities such as this depend heavily on the availability of qualified personnel and willing parents.  Year six children are encouraged to attend a four-day camp in the first term. Year 5 children are involved in a week of activities outside the classroom including a one night sleep over at a local camp.  Year 3/4 also has a week of activities with a sleep over at school in tents or in the hall.  Juniors have a week's programme of afternoon outside activities.  The whole school does this at the same time.

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School Donations:

There is no compulsion to pay these but your support is greatly appreciated.  Donations are set at $40 per year per child or $60 per family.  These donations are used to fund extra curricular resources.

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School Hours:

School Bell and Crossing Patrol Times

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School Organisation:

We will have three classes catering for New Entrant/Year one  five year olds with four Year 1/2 classes.  These classes constitute the junior school.

There are five Year 3/4 classes in the middle school and five Year 5/6 classes in the senior school.

Each syndicate is lead by a senior teacher.  The junior syndicate is overseen by Jocelyn Lawrence and the middle and senior syndicates are overseen by Viv Mackisack.  We do not have streamed classes

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School Rules:

Our discipline rests on the encouragement of respect and care for the feelings of other people and property.  School values of honesty, respect, responsibility, tolerance, kindness, fun are also emphasised.  It is vital the children feel good about school and want to be there.

We try to set high standards of courtesy.  We make the kind of behaviour we expect very clear and discuss it with them.  Continual disruptive behaviour will be discussed with parents.  Children may be detained after school or at lunch time if their behaviour is likely to disturb and endanger other children or property.  Parents will be notified.

Levels Plan of Discipline:

The children who break the rules will face these consequences:

Level One:  Apologise; discuss the rule; make reparation where possible.

Level Two: A letter is sent to caregivers explaining the situation and child in detention room for 3 x 30 minute sessions.

Level Three:  The child's name will be brought forward for consideration of the social modification programme operating at lunchtimes.

Level Four: The Principal, Associate Principals will invite the care-givers to come to school to discuss a combined approach to overcoming the problem.

Teachers monitor children on any level and give guidance and encouragement.

Parents of children who commit serious breaches of good behaviour or vandalise school equipment and buildings, will be asked to attend school and discuss the situation.

Other Important Rules Are:

1. Children are not to leave the school grounds unless directed by parents or staff.

2. No sweets or gum. (Sometimes teachers may offer sweets for special rewards).

3. Valuables, expensive toys, jewellery are best left at home.

4. Children must respect others' rights and culture.

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Sickness and Injury:

If a child becomes ill or is injured at school, we will immediately contact the parents.  If they are not available, the emergency contact number will be used.  In cases where we are unable to contact any person who has responsibility for a child, experienced medical help will be sought if considered necessary.  Please keep us informed if you change your contact number.  If your child has an ongoing medical condition e.g. asthma it is vital you fill out the medical form and where necessary the medication be kept at school.  If children need medication to be administered egg. Antibiotics, it is important that a 'permission to give medication' form is signed first and the first dosage is given at home.

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Social Workers in Schools (SWIS)

The Government funded Social Workers in Schools programme aims to provide help to children/tamariki and their families/whanau before problems at home or school become more serious and difficult to overcome. We are fortunate to have Kim Gerhardt (SWIS) based at Prospect School.
Contact Details: Prospect School (09) 818 5219 / Fruitvale School (09) 827 2752 / 027 685 9138

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Specialist Services:

1. Public Health Nurse:

After entry to school, the parents are asked to provide information about their child's health and a free health assessment is offered.  The Public Health Nurse is available for advice and/or for support regarding health needs for children at school.

2. The School Doctor:

The school doctor comes to school at times to assist with special needs of particular children.           

3. The Group Special Education Service:

The Special Education Service may be called upon to assist children with special learning or behavioural difficulties.  It is usual to seek parental approval in these cases.

4. Hearing and Vision Checks:

Teachers or parents may request that a child's hearing or vision be examined by Health North officers.  These officers visit the school at least once a year to check all those children referred by teachers or parents.  Five year olds are checked on entry to school.

5. The Dental Clinic:

There is a school Dental Clinic in the grounds and children are taken for treatment during the school day.  Written consent is required before treatment is begun.  Pre-school children may be enrolled at two and a half years.  The phone number of the Dental Clinic is 818 6657.  We share the dental technician with other schools and so is at Prospect for portions of the year.

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Sunhats:

In terms 1 and 4 all children must wear a sunhat or else they will have to be seated under the senior sun shelter.  We prefer that the hat remains at school.   

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Special Learning Opportunities

Children with Special Needs (C.W.S.N.):

Prospect School operates a service for children who have particular leaning needs.  The identified children have specialised assistance from a teacher and this is often supplemented by teacher aide and voluntary parent help as well.  Full consultation with the parents is carried out.

Children with Special Abilities (C.W.S.A.):

Prospect School supports children who display a need for specific learning enrichment.  Identified children are mentored by a staff member and receive opportunity to broaden their learning through class and group sessions.

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Stationery:

All materials required by children may be purchased at the school office before 8.55 a.m.

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Term Dates:

TERM 1 2011 - Wednesday 3rd February to

                     Thursday 1st April

TERM 2 2011 - Monday 2nd May to Friday 15th July

TERM 3 2011 - Monday 1st August to Friday 7th

                     October

TERM 4 2011 - Tuesday 25th October to Friday

                     16th December

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