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ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is essential if your child is to reach full potential.  If your child is to be absent through illness or family bereavement PLEASE ring the school between 8.30 and 9.00.  We phone and check all un-notified absences daily.

For some students and their families regular attendance of school is an issue. High levels of non-attendance at primary school affects achievement and sets a bad example for later schooling. There is countless research that links non-attendance (truancy) with lower outcomes in later life – including criminal activity, substance abuse, and unemployment. Many of the students with high non-attendance levels are absent because parents are keeping their children away from school far too often and for reasons that are not justified.

In an effort to raise attendance levels, the school is participating in a community project called RAAYS (Raising Achievement Across Youth Sector). The aim of RAAYS is to identify those students and their families with high levels of absence, and with the help of external agencies, assist the family in getting improvement. Agencies involved in the project include the Police, Child Youth & Family, Health & Education officials.    

The school is supported by a capable Board of Trustees.  Meetings are monthly and advertised in the newsletter.  Parents are most welcome to attend meetings.  Our Chairperson is Alan Poad. 

It is not considered safe for children under 8 to ride to school.  All children must wear safety helmets as required by law.

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It is commonly known that the greater the partnership and communication between parents and school the greater the probability that your child will be successful.  Your first approach should always be to the classroom teacher.  Teachers are generally available before and after school, although because of meetings, appointments are preferred.   PLEASE do not expect to talk to the Teacher during class time and immediately before school starts.   The Principal is always available for appointments or you can just “pop in”.
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS PLEASE TELL US IMMEDIATELY

The Public Health Nurse is available to see your child with health concerns at your request either by phoning 570 9131 or by visiting her Health Clinic which is run at our school every Thursday morning.  

A child needs to be at school 5 minutes before the bell to unpack and prepare for school.  A late child disrupts the learning of all others in the class.   We want the students forming good habits early in their schooling, and you can help by having them here on time.

LUNCHES
We have two systems for lunch orders.   
MONDAY – THURSDAY Lunch menu ‘Rata Food 4 Pack’ $3.50
Mini Sub Roll, Yoghurt & Muesli Bar Fruit

Orders for lunches must to be the class teacher by 8.50 a.m. with the correct change.  

FRIDAY On Fridays the Fundraising team organise a different lunch each week. A notice will go home weekly advising what will be available for purchase.  The cost is $3.00.

Please, provide the exact money in a labelled envelope, order before 9.00 in the classroom, and provide your child some morning tea

For safety reasons we do not allow children to attend the shop during school time. 

LOST PROPERTY
Please ensure that your child’s clothes, bags, and lunch boxes are clearly named.  A box of lost property is kept in the corridor.  This is emptied each term.

NEWSLETTERS
These are published once a fortnight  on  Wednesdays.  Please take time to read them. These newsletters can be emailed directly to you – see Newsletter subscription. 

OFFICE HOURS
The school office is open from 8.30 - 3.30 p.m. daily. You can contact Office staff on phone 567 0096, fax 577 8170 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

PARENT HELP
There are many ways in which parents can help in a school.  Everyone who contributes to the school makes it a richer place for all our children. In this booklet there is a form for you to nominate how you want to contribute to school. 

PURCHASE OF STATIONERY
Most stationery required is listed on the Class Stationery List.  Stationery can be purchased from the office between the hours of 8.50 a.m. - 9.30 a.m. daily. 

SCHOOL DONATIONS
These are set at $35.00 for one child and $50.00 for a family. 
Donations are calculated on a pro rata basis according to when your child enters school.  Arrangements can be made to contribute term by term or as you wish, even on a weekly basis.  We do however ask that the total contribution is paid completely by the end of the third term.

SCHOOL TIMES
8.30 Patrols On and school doors open
8.50 - 10.10 Morning period 1     
10.10 - 10.35 Interval       
10.35 - 11.40 Morning period 2    
11.40 - 11.50 Fruit break       
11.50 - 12.50 Morning period 3        
12.50 - 1.35 Lunch    
1.35 - 3.00 Afternoon period

SERVICES AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Several services can be contacted through the school office:

Health Nurse - student health

Family Support Worker - student and family support

Speech Therapist - speech and language problems

Hearing and Vision - hearing and vision issues

Resource Teacher of Learning & Behaviour - behavioural and learning 

Please do not allow your child to bring treasured articles to school.  Teachers will not take responsibility for such items.

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VEHICLES
PLEASE do not bring your car into the school grounds before or after school to drop off or pick up children.  Many children use the staff carpark as access to and from school and the hall.