General Information

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 is provided by various agencies. For further information please contact the office.

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.

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

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

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 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.

We are very proud of our new library facility. Please ensure books borrowed are well cared for and returned promptly.

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.

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:

1. Cash/cheque must be in an envelope with the child’s name, amount enclosed and purpose for payment clearly marked.
2. Cash should be for the exact amount required.
3. Cheques should be made payable to St. Albans Catholic School unless otherwise directed. 
4. Money is to be handed in before school as the office is unattended after 12 noon. 

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.

Classroom assistance is welcomed and appreciated. Please check with class teachers for further details.

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.

Please ensure your children are aware of the road rules. 

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.

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.