General Information

School Policies

Complaints & Procedures_Final.pdf

Bell Times

Absences

· 8.55am – Students to make their way to class & to be seated by 9.00am

· 10.30 – 10.50am – Interval. When the bell goes at 10.50am children will then go back to their classes to eat. Students to be seated in class by 11.00am

· 12.30 – 1.15pm – Lunch. Students will go out to play and when the bell goes at 1.15 All students to eat lunch in class & or deck.

· 3pm - End of School Day

A 3.40pm bell signals that those still on the grounds should leave unless they have parental permission to remain

Once enrolled, children are obliged to be at school whenever it is open. As a courtesy, but more to check that each child has arrived safely at school, we ask that parents tell the school of a child’s absence.

This could be done by phoning the school, preferably before 9am, emailing admin@egmontvillage.school.nz , a written note handed to the administrator or texting 027 752 2881.

An oral message delivered by another child is unreliable and therefore not acceptable.

An absence book is brought round to each class daily by senior student. Absences are recorded by the teacher. Should your child’s name appear in this book and we have not been informed of the reason for your child’s absence, you are likely to receive a call from the school. We check each class just after 9.00am. Please don’t be offended when asked the reason for your child’s absence as we are required to collect this information for the MOE. Should your child need to leave school during the school day please notify the office and complete the parent sign out folder, so correct numbers can be maintained at any given time in case of an emergency

Leaving School Grounds

School Reports

Newsletters

Unless they have specific permission children are not allowed to leave the grounds while the responsibility of the school.

If you wish your child to leave the grounds (e.g. to go home to lunch, for a medical or dental appointment), please contact the school by note, phone or in person. Children must be signed out at the office if they leave school during school hours. Also if children are late they must be signed in at the office.

The timely sharing of information is important in the relationship between home and school. Informal contacts with the Principal and teachers to discuss your child’s welfare may be made anytime. Drop in at a convenient time or ring to make an appointment.

Student reports are sent home mid year, along with year books which contain samples of work and assessment tasks undertaken throughout the reporting period, followed by an interview opportunity. Written reports are sent home at the end of the year.

Once a fortnight a link to the school newsletter is emailed to to parents. If you or any local organization has an item to include, contact the school office.

Electronic Devices / Valuables

Lost Property

Property

Electronic devices like mobile phones, I-Pods, Tablets etc must be handed into the office before school and collected at 3pm

Valuables Except in exception circumstances, expensive toys and valuables should not be brought to school

Clothing and shoes found on the school grounds are put in a bin and clothes hangar at the entrance to the hall. Other found property is kept in the school office. Named articles are more easily returned to the owner. Some property unclaimed at the end of term is donated to charity or thrown out.

Students are encouraged to look after school property. When damage occurs and liability is clearly established, children may be expected to repair damage and where appropriate the Board of Trustees reserves the right to ask parents to share or pay all repair costs.

Entering & Leaving School

Children must enter and leave the school grounds via the following entrances

· Skatebowl stile/gate

· Main carpark entranceway

· Underpass

Health

Minor Injuries and Illness

Medication

Injuries will be treated at school by an adult. With more serious injuries, parents will be called or failing that, an emergency contact or family doctor. Parents will be notified if their child has a bump to the head.

Exclusion guidelines for children with communicable diseases is available on request. When a child falls ill at school, they will be made as comfortable as possible, in the medical room and parents called or failing that, an emergency contact.

Only Shirlene is to give out medication. All medication will be held in the safe unless they are required to be kept under refrigeration. The medicine register will be completed whenever medication is given out, both prescribed and over the counter medication.

If your child develops a special condition, recurring injury and/or need medication, please tell the school. If your child needs a special medication kept at school, please supply or update it along with a note about dispensing it.

If a child is on a short term prescription and is at risk or likely to get worse if they go to school, then keep them at home. If your child does bring a prescription medicine or painkillers to school, they should be handed to a staff member, with instructions, for safe keeping.

Parents are contacted first if a child requests a painkiller from staff during school time.

Public Health Nurse

Hearing and Vision

Dental Care

Based at the Inglewood Medical Centre 753 7790 ext 8533, liaises with the school on health and welfare matters

Testing of vision and hearing is done by a tester from Taranaki Healthcare. It is their policy to routinely test all five year olds for vision and hearing in their first year at school. Those in Year 7 are tested for vision only. Parents are notified if there is a problem requiring attention. If you suspect your child has a vision or hearing problem you can arrange a clinic test by phoning 758 5203 Ext 8514.

Students attend the clinic at Inglewood Primary School, phone 756 8041. The clinic notifies parents of appointments twice a year. They are often in school hours.

Sun Protection

Wearing a sun hat, white zinc, sunglasses and a sunscreen are wise precautions we encourage at school. The school supplies sunhats for the students. During in Term 1 and 4 all students must wear a sunhat at school. Sunblock is provided in each classroom and students are encouraged to put it on. Should your child lose their hat there is a cost of $10 to purchase a new one.

We are lucky enough this year to offer you the opportunity to purchase your own school hat for your child, these can also be embroidered with their name on it which will help identify their hat from all the others, so it is recommended.

Purchasing a hat is not a requirement, we will still have school hats for children to use at school, but it will become a requirement later on for all new students starting at EVS in the future.

Please follow the link if you wish to order one.

Egmont Village School Hats - Campus Clothing

We have some samples in the office for you to see the sizing.

School Buses

The contracted bus services used by this school’s students operate in conjunction with the service to Inglewood High School. There are two runs. The Upper Egmont Road route arrives at school at 8.10am and leaves at 3.30pm. The Lower Egmont Road route arrives at 8.25am and leaves at 3.40pm.

If bus students are collected instead by a parent, for security, the school office or principal should be told.

Students eligible to use school transport are those under 10 years of age living more than 3.2km from the nearest school and those over 10 living more than 4.8km from the nearest school. In some cases those travelling away from or past their nearest school may also be eligible. Students who do not meet these criteria are classed as ineligible but where room is available on a bus to their nearest school the contractor may allow them to travel, however there could be a charge.

Parents of ineligible students should contact the contractor to check payment and bus stopping points. The contractor is Tranzit.

School Information

Stationery

Library Books

Book Club

The school has a supply of stationery which is sold at competitive prices but there is no obligation to buy from the school. Lists are available at the end of the year and are also displayed on the school office windows. Replacement stationery is available and children will be sent home with a note showing the stationery bought with the amount due.

All students are encouraged to borrow books from the school’s library for home reading. We ask that younger children use a book bag. These are available through the school. Books should be used with clean hands and not marked, creased of ripped. If damaged, do not attempt repairs but notify us and return for mending.

From time to time order forms from Scholastic Book Club are sent home. Parents are not obliged to buy. Orders should be put in a labelled envelope. Cheques should be made out to Scholastic Book club. You can also use the LOOP app.

The school gets credits to spend on library books based on the number of orders.

Technology

Skateboard Bowl

Lunches

Yr 7 & 8 students go to Inglewood High School once a week for experiences in woodwork, metalwork, sewing and cooking. Material fees are charged for items which are to be taken home. Students’ bus fares are paid by the Ministry of Education.

School children using the skateboard bowl during school hours must wear helmets. All wheel activities must be with a helmet and covered shoes.

Monday & Tuesday - Seniors Wednesday - All Years (Shared) Thursday & Friday - Juniors

We encourage parents to provide a healthy lunch, snacks and drinks especially as concerns have been raised about the effect of sugar and food colouring on behaviour and health.

Sports and Events

School Events

Sports

School Swimming

Among the school’s traditional annual events are –

Swimming sports Cross country running

Pet/calf day Cluster Sports events

Variety show Final assembly for prize giving

Senior room trek Home garden judging

Parents are warned of dates well in advance. From time to time groups are invited to perform in school time. Sometimes the cost is shared by the Board of Trustees. Attendance is optional if parents pay all or part of the cost.

The school has its own sports events, joins in the Inglewood District Schools’ events and sends representatives to Taranaki meets. Sports include swimming, cross country, running, rugby, netball, tennis and athletics.

Swimming is an important part of the Physical Education programme. On those days when the weather is doubtful we ask that children still bring their togs as conditions can improve during the day. Please ensure that all togs, towels, clothing etc. are named. If there is any reason why children should not take part in swimming lessons, please inform the child’s teacher – preferably by note.

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