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Absences
If your child is going to be absent from school we request that parents contact the school office before 9:00am by either phoning 3557538 (you may leave a message on the answersphone) or emailing office@stalbanscatholic.school.nz. Please state the reason why your child is going to be absent.
Before and After School Care
Before and after school care is provided by various agencies. For further information please contact the office.
Behaviour Management
We aim is to create an environment in which all children may develop self-discipline and set high standards for themselves. This is achieved using a positive approach and for this reason regulations are kept to a minimum.
Dental Care
The children’s teeth are checked regularly by the School Dental Therapist. Initial examinations are completed in the Mobile Dental Unit, which visits school yearly. Further treatments are at Northcote Dental Centre at Northcote School, 24 Tuckers Road.
Ph 0800 846 983
Ph 0800 846 983
Educational Services
From time to time it is necessary to involve specialist services from the fields of health, behaviour and education. Some come on a regular basis as part of the service to schools. The following is a list of those services:
- RTLB (Resource Teacher Learning Behaviour)
- Hearing and Vision Specialists
- Public Health Nurse
- Speech Language Therapist
Family Record File
A file is kept of addresses, home, work and cellphone telephone numbers in case of sickness or emergency, as well as details of children’s specific medical circumstances. It is most important that these are up-to-date at all times. Please inform the school secretary immediately if there is a change.
Homework
Homework provides an opportunity for children to share some of their current learning at school. Your child’s teacher will inform you of the homework expectations operating in that room.
Library
We are very proud of our new library facility. Please ensure books borrowed are well cared for and returned promptly.
Lunches
Lunch is eaten under teacher supervision. We encourage the inclusion of healthy food in lunches. On occasions when lunch can be purchased, you are asked to follow the procedure for bringing money to school.
Money
PROCEDURE FOR BRINGING MONEY TO SCHOOL
All money is handled by the office and it would be appreciated if the following procedures could be observed:
All money is handled by the office and it would be appreciated if the following procedures could be observed:
- Cash/cheque must be in an envelope with the child’s name, amount enclosed and purpose for payment clearly marked.
- Cash should be for the exact amount required.
- Cheques should be made payable to St. Albans Catholic School unless otherwise directed.
- Money is to be handed in before school as the office is unattended after 12 noon.
Newsletters
A weekly newsletter is sent home with the oldest member of the family on Wednesdays. We also email newsletters. Please inform the office of your email address.
Parent Help
Classroom assistance is welcomed and appreciated. Please check with class teachers for further details.
Reporting to Parents
Informal Reporting
In our experience Informal Reporting or discussion has proved helpful.
Parents are welcome to contact their child’s teacher to arrange discussions concerning their child’s progress, difficulties, health, or any other matter that may concern the child’s well being.
Written complaints are taken seriously and will be acted on/resolved immediately.
Formal Reporting
February/March: Information Evenings. Parents have the opportunity to discuss their child’s needs and learning goals may be shared.
Mid-Year Learning Conferences: These are held during Term 2, and are arranged on an appointment basis. A written report is presented along with samples of student learning. It is expected that all parents will attend.
End of Year Reports: Written reports are prepared for all children and issued during December.
Road Safety
Please ensure your children are aware of the road rules.
Bicycles and scooters are not to be ridden within the school grounds. They are to be walked from Rutland Street and Somme Street entrances and parked in the stands provided.
School Timetable
9 am 10.40 am
10.40 am 11 am Morning Tea
11 am 12.30 pm
12.30 pm 1.30 pm Lunch
1.30 pm 3pm
Children crossing Rutland Street after school are supervised by a teacher.
10.40 am 11 am Morning Tea
11 am 12.30 pm
12.30 pm 1.30 pm Lunch
1.30 pm 3pm
Children crossing Rutland Street after school are supervised by a teacher.
Stationery
Stationery lists will be issued within the final report. It is expected that students will begin their school year with exercise books and necessary resources named and ready for learning. New Entrants will be given their list during pre-entry visits.