General Information
ASSEMBLIES
School assemblies are held every second week on Fridays at 2.15 pm to 2.45 pm Whanau are encouraged to attend.
ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN
Please feel free to consult with your Child’s Class Teacher or the Principal if you have any queries about you child’s progress. Every student has his or her own “My Learning Journey” that forms the basis of student assessment at this school.
BICYCLES
Every pupil who rides a bike must have a helmet. Pupils will walk their bike to and from the school entrances.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ MEETINGS
The Board of Trustees meet on the second and eighth week of each term. Parents are welcome to attend.
BUILDINGS
Encourage the pupils to treat the building, furniture and equipment with care at all times. Broken equipment and vandalism is to be reported to the Office immediately.
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT (CLASSROOMS)
Teachers use a number of strategies to ensure that learning is paramount. Teachers will ensure that they have;
1. Knowledge of group dynamics
2. An ability to implement a variety of teaching strategies
3. Well-defined, achievable goals
4. Thorough planning
5. A classroom environment that is stimulating and provides for acceptance, tolerance and success for every student
6. Knowledge of how to plan for successful learning outcomes
7. Well established routines that are effective, efficient and are well understood by all students
8. A high level of fitness and are healthy and not under stress
9. An enthusiasm for teaching
10. A caring approach to students
Good order in the classroom is the result of the co-operative efforts of the classroom teacher and the students. When either of these is not functioning properly, classroom behaviour deteriorates, control is lost and learning suffers.
COMPLAINTS
In the first instance, it is advisable to make an appointment to see the Principal, to discuss any concerns you may have.
DENTAL THERAPY
A Dental Therapist only attends at certain times of the year. Parents requiring urgent treatment for their child can contact Cloverlea School Dental Clinic on 35.80659.
DUFFY SCHOOL:
Takaro is a “Duffy School” and each child enjoys new books each year. Role Models also visit and reinforce the importance of reading Te Kura o Takaro.
ENROLMENT, ADMISSION AND WITHDRAWAL
The Principal/School Administrator will make all admissions. Should the Principal be absent from the School the Enrolment Admission and Withdrawal Procedures will be carried out by the Deputy Principal.
FIRST AID
The School Administrator is the designated First Aider. The First Aid materials are stored in the School Office and a small supply is kept in the Medical Room. Plastic gloves are available in the cupboard and must be worn for all treatments. Staff must fill in the Accident Book after every treatment. A Serious Accident Register is kept in the office. Please inform the School Administrator of details so that the necessary paperwork is completed.
HOMEWORK
Every pupil will have homework at least 3-4 times per week. Reading should be encouraged every day and parents should make every effort to join the public library – a free service to all city residents. The amount of set homework depends on the level of a pupil’s competence. Teaching staff know their pupils well and will set homework accordingly.
HOMEWORK STUDY CENTRE
This operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for two hours after School. Children enjoy fitness activities, computer instruction and support with literacy and numeracy. Up to 30 students participate and benefit from doing their homework in the school setting. Please ask for an enrolment form from the office.
LIBRARY
The library is available for all classes to use.
1. Pupils are only to take one book from the library.
2. Staff must teach library skill during their library time.
3. Books can be changed at lunchtimes.
Teacher in charge of Library will train library monitors.
LOST PROPERTY
A lost Property Bin is situated along the wall in the School Hall. We encourage all items of clothing to be clearly named.
MEDICAL TREATMENT
If the accident requires the patient to have immediate medical attention and the parent/guardians cannot be contacted, the Office Administrator or a member of the senior staff will accompany the pupil to hospital.
OPEN DOOR POLICY
The Staff and the Board of Trustees openly foster whanau involvement in all aspects of School life.
NEWSLETTER
Friday is Newsletter Day.
PARENT – HELPERS:
Parents are responsible for their preschool children while assisting at Takaro.
Parents assisting in the classroom are there to assist and support the staff and class programme. They must conduct themselves in a professional manner. Matters, which relate directly to a student/s in the classroom, are to be treated with confidentiality.
PUPIL ABSENCES
Please let the School know if your child is going to be absent. The School contact numbers are 358.1563 or 0800.10.20.70.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Board has given authorisation for Religious Education at Takaro School for ½ an hour each week, taken by voluntary teachers.
Any class having religious education is technically closed for normal instruction purposes, but other classes will continue to operate.
Attendance at religious education classes is not compulsory. Please contact the Principal if you wish to withdraw your child/children from classes.
SCHOOL DONATION
1. $30.00 per child
2. $40.00 per Whanau
3. $40.00 Technology fee for Year 7 & 8
4. $4.00 Photocopying/Stationery.
SCHOOL TIMES
1. 8.30 am Students allowed into classrooms
2. 8.55 am Start of School
3. 10.30 am Morning break
4. 10.50 am School resumes
5. 12.30 pm Lunch
6. 1.15 pm School begins
7. 2.45 pm School finishes
SCHOOL VISITS
Refer to EOTC policies and documentation including masters of all forms held in the school office.
It is part of our school policy that children should make educational visits as part of their class programme. Such visits give children first hand experience, which becomes the basis for discussion. A great deal of organisation centres round each visit. Teachers are asked to get their class to explore the local district first before visiting places further a field. Make sure that the place to be visited is one, which is appropriate for your class/team. Discuss the matter with the principal who will give approval ‘in principle’.
Arrange the visit. See that the following details are covered:
1. Place, date, time of arrival, and duration of visit.
2. Transport – method, cost.
3. Number of adults who will help with supervision. Note: the ratio of adults to pupils must be 1:8 or less.
4. List the name of car drivers or helpers
5. Parents need to be notified by circular or letter that has been sighted by the Principal and is written on school letterhead.
6. Give parents plenty of warning.
7. Give some thought to food, clothing, and toilet facilities.
SICK CHILDREN
Advise Office to arrange for the child to go to the Medical Room or home.
SHOES
All pupils must take their shoes off before entering the classrooms. Teachers should encourage pupils to place them neatly near the door or in the cloak bay.
SMOKE FREE
The school and all grounds are totally “Auahi Kore”, “Smoke free” at all times.
SUN SAFE
School hats must be worn during break times in the 1st and 4th Terms of each year.
Hats can be purchased from the School Office for $10.00 each.