ORIGIN OF OUR NAME Cobham Intermediate School was established in February 1963 – originally as Fendalton Intermediate School. The former Governor-General, Lord Cobham gave his permission for the new school to be given his name, under which it has proudly developed to enjoy its current high profile.
SIGNIFICANCE OF OUR LOGO The design has 3 swirls which represent the 3 baskets of knowledge in the Maori culture. The steps represent the steps to higher learning, and the water shows tranquillity and calmness. The Waimakariri River is represented, as are the Canterbury Plains. A mountain (Mt Cook/Aorangi/Aoraki) is also shown with the long white cloud of New Zealand/Aotearoa and the stars depict the Southern Cross and the Pointers. The fading of colours from dark to light, and back to dark, represents the children entering our school not really knowing what is in store for them, then everything becomes clear. They move back into darkness unsure of what the future holds. Finally they move from the tranquillity of the water to reach for the stars and their dreams. He Kahurangi to tangata me to pono. (People of honesty and integrity). The significance of the statement in Maori is that it reflects the virtues of honesty, service and endeavour of our school logo.
OUR VISION A specialised school for Year 7 and 8 students where they become empowered, actively involved life-long learners who develop the skills to build positive relationships and enjoy successes through being in a stimulating, safe learning environment.
OUR MOTTO
“Achieving for Life�
WELCOME TO COBHAM INTERMEDIATE A warm welcome is extended to all students and parents. We look forward to working with you in providing a quality, modern education and a wide range of learning opportunities for this important stage for adolescents, Years 7 and 8. The transition from primary school is very carefully managed. Students gain both confidence and adaptability through learning to meet the challenges of change. At Cobham Intermediate we are proud of our reputation for excellence in performance by our students. Successes in academic, musical, cultural and sporting activities have been earned through a combination of students’ abilities, skilled teaching, a conducive, challenging learning environment and great support from parents and our community. A strength of our school is the diverse range of social and cultural backgrounds from which our students come. This enables our students to interact with a large number of peers, make new friends and acquire skills for, and understandings about, relating to others. Each student is valued as an individual in an environment where everyone is important. Our resources, facilities and programmes are focused totally on meeting the needs of Years 7 and 8 students (10 – 13 year olds). All students enjoy the benefits of homeroom teaching for English, Reading, Social Studies, Health; grouping for Mathematics; and specialised teaching in Technology, Art, Science, Music, Physical Education and Computing. All students meet successes at appropriate levels. Our purpose built facilities provide unique opportunities for teaching and learning. Our Science/Technology Centre provides a superb resource for learning in practical situations and our Hayley Westenra Music Suite caters well for performing music, dance, drama and cultural activities. In consultation with our community we are developing an exciting School Curriculum. Learning is designed to be relevant and engaging. We offer a range of class types according to student needs including accelerated and full inquiry based programmes. We have a very supportive, caring Board of Trustees which works hard in the school’s interests. Our Home and School Association is an active group of parents which does much to raise additional funds to benefit students and staff, and to enhance our environment. Communications are very important. We have a fortnightly newsletter. Parent/teacher evenings and interviews, some social and fund raising events and formal school functions during the year promote involvement. Parents are invited to visit our school in action and to be involved in the range of activities throughout the year. We look forward to your involvements with Cobham Intermediate. Please contact me if you have any queries or wish to know more about any matter.
Trevor Beaton Principal
COBHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL STAFF Principal:
Mr Trevor Beaton
Deputy Principals:
Mrs Bindy Buchanan Mr Kevin Rait Miss Nicole Backhouse Mrs Annie Bowker Mr Matthew Breach Mr Richard Busfield Mrs Darelle Busfield Mrs Lois Butler Miss Philippa Chilvers Mrs Chris Coomber Mrs Jan Cormack Miss Holly Cropp Mr Craig Dalzell Mrs Carolyn Davies Mr Peter Fowler Mr Warick Fussell Mr Glenn Gregory Mr Josh Harding Mr Brenton Jackson Mr Sebastian John Mr Alan Kennedy Mrs Gail Kennedy Mrs Ann Lane Miss Bridget Lee Miss Allie McDonald Miss Amy McGuire Mr Brian McKee Mr Sinclair McMath Mr John Mathieson
Teachers:
Nat.Dip.Ed.Man., Dip.Tchg.
Adv.Dip.Tchg. Adv.Dip.Tchg. B.Tchg. and Learning B.Hort., Dip.Tchg. B.Tchg. B.Ed., Dip.Tchg. B.Sc., Dip. Tchg. Dip.Tchg. (Part time) B.Ed., Dip.Tchg. B.A., Dip.Tchg. L.R.S.M., Dip. Tchg. (Part time) B.Tchg. and Learning Dip.Tchg. B.Sc., Grad. Dip.Tchg. and Learning Dip.Tchg., C.E.L.T.A., M.A. T.E.S.O.L. B.A., Dip.Tchg. B.A., B.Ed. B. Tchg. and Learning B.A. (Hons)., Dip.Tchg. B.Tchg. and Learning B.A., Dip.Tchg. B.A., Dip.Tchg. Adv.Dip.Tchg., Dip.S.S., E.S.O.L. Cert. Dip.Tchg. B.Tchg. and Learning B.A., Dip.Tchg. Adv.Trade Cert., Dip.Tchg., Dip.S.S. B.Tchg. and Learning Dip.Tchg., Adv.Trade Cert (AutoEng.) Dip.S.S. Mrs Kylie Meyer B.Tchg. and Learning Mrs Carolyn O’Byrne Dip.Tchg. Cert T.E.S.O.L. (International Liaison Officer) Ms Kyung-Ok Park B.A. Ms Sharlene Rangi-Brown B.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs Julie Rogers B.A., A.T.C.L., Dip.Tchg. Miss Erin Smyth B.Ed. Mrs Pauline Smythe B.C.Ap.Sci, Dip Tchg. Mrs Cheryl Sutton Higher Dip.Tchg. (Art) Mrs Nicky Tudor B.Tchg. and Learning Miss Jude Wade B.Ed., Dip.Tchg. Mrs Felila Ward B.A., Dip.Tchg. (Part time)
Teacher Aides:
Secretary: Financial Clerk: Librarian: Office Assistant: Canteen Manager: Staffroom Coordinator: Caretaker: Groundsperson:
Mrs Sharon Bremner Mrs Sue Lawson Mrs Shelly Thomas Mrs Belinda Tonks Ms Lorraine Bamford B.Ed., Dip.Tchg. Mrs Jane Crouch Mrs Kay Easter N.Z.L.S.C. Mrs Kaye Adams Mrs Kela Feary Mrs Christine West Mr Peter Allom Mrs Alison Kircher
OUR VALUES Integrity Respect Questioning Excellence Equity Ecological Sustainability Diversity Community Participation
CODE OF CONDUCT The Board of Trustees has the following expectations of all students. That • Each student is responsible for his/her behaviour and actions • Correct school uniform is worn • Violence and verbal abuse are not used • Punctuality is upheld • Manners and courtesies are used • Laws, including the wearing of cycle helmets when cycling, are adhered to • School property, resources and facilities are cared for • Participation in school activities, events and in carrying leadership responsibilities is maximized • Tolerance/Flexibility (rangimarie) are displayed • Fairness/Non sexism/Non racism are practised • Caring/Compassion (arohaina) are extended
A CURRICULUM DESIGNED FOR 10 – 13 YEAR OLDS Our School Curriculum encompasses the five Key Competencies: Thinking, Using Language Symbols and Text, Managing Self, Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing. All students study with classroom teachers: Literacy – oral, written and visual English Outdoor Education Social Studies Health and Physical Education Mathematics – basics, problem solving and numeracy Social Skills All students study with specialist teachers: Mathematics – in ability groups Science Physical Education Music Computer and Information Technology Sports Languages - Te Reo, French, Spanish, Japanese Visual Art Hard materials – Metal, Plastics, Glass, Wood Technology Soft materials – Clothing Food Technology Optional areas for students to study: Instrumental Music – including orchestral, chamber group, itinerant teaching Kapa Haka Choral Music – choir and chorale Drama/Dance Learning Support programmes: Special Needs – especially in Literacy and Numeracy (Learning Centre) E.S.O.L. – English Speakers of Other Languages D.A.R.E. – Drug Abuse Resistance Education Extension – accelerated groups across the curriculum Physical Education
* Please note that Technology and Taha Maori are infused across the curriculum teaching programmes.
CLASS PLACEMENT Our school is advantaged by both our high numbers of students and being a two year, middle school. These factors enable us to meet the specific learning, academic, social and physical needs of these young adolescents through opportunities, diversity and grouping. Comprehensive consultation occurs with, and valid information is collated from, contributing schools. Students are then placed according to identified strengths, needs, abilities, disposition and achievement standards. In keeping with modern educational theory and practice, we carefully place each student in a class and with a home-room teacher who might best meet each particular student’s preferred learning styles, social needs and interests. This eases the transition considerably. We provide these class types to meet students’ needs; (a) Broad-banded classes of students with the complete range of abilities reflecting the norms for New Zealand schools. (b) Accelerated-learner classes for those who have demonstrable higher academic ability across the curriculum. These have proven highly successful for challenging and extending such students over many years. (c) Inquiry based learning classes - these are selected by students and parents and enable students to have a major input into what and how they learn, make greater allowance for different learning styles and put the onus on students to take much more personal responsibility for their learning. Such classes have been operating successfully for the last six years. (d) Extension groups / classes for students with aptitude and faster learning rates in Mathematics and some strands of English. (e) Learning support for all students with identified specific needs through individual or small group teaching in Key learning areas in school time. (f) English as a Second Language programmes for those for whom English is not their first language, in school time. Generally students will remain with the same class group and homeroom teacher for both Years 7 and 8. Students, parents and teachers may, for a variety of reasons opt for a change in the second year – all are consulted prior to changes being made.
STUDENT SUPPORT Emphasis is placed on building self esteem and for all to enjoy successes at appropriate levels. Effective interpersonal relationships are essential and all students are supported in learning to make positive choices. Where there is need for students to have support, guidance or counselling within the school, one or more of the following are able to provide that. Classroom Teachers. Senior Teachers. Deputy Principals Principal *
Parents or students with concerns about welfare can have help actioned by telephoning or writing to any of the above.
Where involvement by a professional support service is required, access to these agencies is available through the Principal. Group Special Education Truancy Officer Children and Young Persons’ and their Families Agency Police Youth Aid
Psychologist Public Health Nurse Correspondence School Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour
REPORTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND PROGRESS Parents/Caregivers of Year 7 students are requested to accompany their child and share an interview with the classroom teacher on enrolment day (please see guidelines for times under Enrolment Day). Towards the end of Term 1 a brief outline of achievement test scores and other relevant data is available as a basis for an interview between parents, students and the homeroom teacher. Every effort will be made by the teacher to arrange the most suitable time for parents/caregivers. These are beneficial in sharing information and setting goals as well as reporting achievements. A full computerised, written report will be issued at mid year and another towards the end of the year. Parents/Caregivers may of course request an interview with either a Teacher or Principal at any time.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT This school is committed to providing a supportive, violence-free environment where everybody can feel safe and secure. Our aim is to have each student take responsibility for her/his own behaviour and selfdiscipline. We have basic rules, traditions and practices to assist students in this. Social skills training is an inherent part of our curriculum. Parent support of our standards is sought and is appreciated. Opportunities to exhibit and develop peer leadership skills abound. These responsibilities include School Council meetings Managing School Assemblies Hosting visitors Captaincy of sports/competition teams Canteen serving Library helpers Sports and Audio Visual equipment monitors Computer room monitors Science monitors Sound technicians for Haberfield Hall
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We welcome a limited number of International fee paying students at Cobham to study each year. These students have the opportunity to boost their English language skills while experiencing the New Zealand way of life. An advantage for New Zealand students is an appreciation of the richness the diversity of cultures brings. IMMIGRATION: “full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed on its website at http://www.immigration.govt.nz” ELIGIBILITY FOR HEALTH SERVICES: Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If medical treatment is received during a visit, that person may be liable for the full costs of the treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on its website at http://www.moh.govt.nz ACCIDENT INSURANCE: The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but visitors may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at http://www.acc.co.nz MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE: International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. International Student Tuition Fees for 2010 are $13,000.00 which includes GST ($1393.00) and the Government Levy. Additional compulsory costs are listed in our International Student Enrolment Pack. Cobham Intermediate has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the Code are available from the School Office or the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at: http:/www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international We employ a school based International Liaison Officer, Carolyn O’Byrne, who oversees both the education and well being of our International Students.
UNIFORM Our Board of Trustees and School Community strongly support the wearing of our attractive School uniform. BOYS Jersey or Polar Fleece Shirt Shorts Socks Hat Shoes
Royal blue “V” neck Navy blue with red inner Blue polo shirt, printed with Cobham Intermediate (only available from the School Office) Mid-grey 3/4 grey with 2 royal blue bands Wide brimmed navy blue Black or brown with leather uppers
GIRLS Jersey or Polar Fleece Pinafore Blouse Socks Shoes Hat
SUMMER (TERMS 1 AND 4) Royal blue “V” neck Navy blue with red inner Blue and white check material White blouse with short sleeves White Black or brown with leather uppers Wide brimmed navy blue
Jersey or Polar Fleece Blouse Kilt Socks Shoes
WINTER (TERMS 2 AND 3) Royal Blue “V” neck Navy blue with red inner White with long sleeves Dress Stewart Tartan Navy blue tights or white or navy blue ¾ socks Black or brown with leather uppers
ALL STUDENTS Shorts T-Shirt Socks Shoes
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Navy blue (only available from the School Office) Red and blue (only available from the School Office) White sports socks (red winter sports socks for students in competitive teams available from the School Office) Appropriate trainers
Please note shoes with leather uppers are essential for health and safety reasons, especially in the Technology rooms. Any additions/alterations of uniform will be advised by the Board of Trustees in plenty of time for the following school year. Students may wear appropriate outer garments to and from school but must wear full school uniform at school.
UNIFORM SUPPLIERS Ballantynes Ltd. Grasshopper Lithgows Drapery Direct Uniform Supplies Apparel Direct Marketing Mainland Uniforms Postie Plus
Colombo Street 405a Ilam Road 95 Riccarton Road 429 Colombo Street 41 Sandyford Street 511 Wairakei Road Bush Inn and Bishopdale Malls
379 7400 351 7666 348 6165 366 3241 366 4158 360 3037
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS These will be on sale at school twice before the 2010 school year, in the School Hall. Thursday 10 December 2009 7.00pm – 8.30pm and Friday 29 January 2010 9.00am – 11.00am Uniforms to be sold should have a label showing price, name, address, phone number and name of garment. The Home and School, which organises and operates the sales, receives a 25% commission on all garments sold for $10 or more. Donations of garments are welcome as proceeds go to supporting students in need. Please contact the School Office for further information.
FOUND/LOST PROPERTY Named items are returned to owners as soon as possible. Unnamed items are stored and students and parents are able to check them. It is essential that all items are clearly named or have an identifying mark. The school cannot accept any responsibility for lost personal property brought to school.
PERSONAL PRESENTATION OF STUDENTS Parents are asked to support our school’s high standards by ensuring that – * Hair - is well groomed - is tied back with a red, white or blue ribbon or a clasp or a scrunchy (no other adornments allowed) if shoulder length or longer - is not extreme in style - is not coloured or dyed * Jewellery (except for wrist watches) - is not worn or brought to school for safety reasons - only one plain stud is to be worn in each pierced ear * Make-up is not worn * Nail polish - clear polish only (for protective purposes) * Sun hats - are worn by all students for health and safety reasons when outside in Terms 1 and 4. (This is part of our community approved “Shady School Policy”). Sunhats may be purchased from school or elsewhere. Caps are unacceptable. * Cell phones, i-pods or other electronic equipment may be brought to school, however, the school reserves the right to confiscate misused ones which would need to be uplifted from the Principal’s office. On occasions these may be used for teaching/learning purposes under teacher direction.
SPORTS Students representing the school in teams have a uniform provided. Any replacement or maintenance costs resulting from lack of care are the student’s responsibility. For Winter sports students may be requested to purchase a pair of Canterbury red socks at a cost of $12. These remain the student’s property. All students take part in physical activities which are part of the school curriculum – major school events usually being on a Tuesday. There are local, Canterbury and South Island Intermediate competitions and tournaments in a wide range of sports. Students with long term ill health conditions which may limit or exclude participation, must have a medical certificate to substantiate the ailment. Day to day exemptions are granted on parent request by way of a note to the homeroom teacher.
HOURS School hours are from
8.45am – 12.20pm except Tuesdays 8.45am – 12.30pm 1.20pm – 3.10pm 1.30pm – 3.00pm Students are expected to leave the school grounds by 3.45pm each day unless under the direct supervision of a teacher for a specified reason. Parents will be given advance notice if students are required at school beyond 3.30pm.
TRANSPORT TO/FROM SCHOOL Cyclists may use either the Ilam Road or Sunningvale Lane (off Gleneagles Terrace) entrances and take their cycles directly to the stands. Cyclists must wear an approved safety helmet whenever using a cycle. A suitable lock to lock the cycle in the stands is essential. Parents transporting students by car are requested to consider pedestrian and cycle traffic as well as obeying all road markings when delivering or collecting students. We operate a Kea Crossing (8.15 – 8.40am and 3.10 – 3.40pm daily except Tuesdays 3.00 – 3.15pm) on Ilam Road to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
HOMEWORK Homework which is relevant and appropriate, will be set during the school week and is expected to be done. Parent support is sought in providing time and space for homework to be satisfactorily completed. Recognising different rates at which students work, an average of half an hour per night over four nights per week (total 2 hours) is a reasonable time. This of course will vary according to task, interest, class programmes and time of year. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to take an interest. Where there is legitimate cause for non-completion of homework, a note from the student’s parent/caregiver is requested.
COMMUNICATIONS Parents are invited to contact the school at any time particularly if the matter concerns the well being of a student. Contact may be by telephone, email, a letter, or a visit for a discussion or an interview. Please telephone to make a suitable time for an interview. When arriving at school, parents/caregivers are requested to report to the Office first. This courtesy enables class programmes to function as they should. A copy of our Complaints Policy will be issued early in the school year.
NEWSLETTER These are important in informing parents and friends of what has happened, and will be happening, at school. Please ensure that you receive your newsletter each fortnight on a Thursday – all students are given one!
LUNCH Most students have their lunch at school. Food can be ordered and purchased from the Canteen or brought from home. A Canteen price list will be sent home early in the year. We promote the eating of healthy foods and offer a range of these for lunches as a service to students and parents.
ATTENDANCE Regular attendance is required. Students may arrive from 8am. However supervision by teachers does not commence until 8.15am. If through illness, or unavoidable cause, a student is to be absent, parents/caregivers are requested to telephone the School Office before 9am. Our answer phone operates 4pm - 8am. Please do this on each day the student is absent or advise our office staff of the anticipated duration of absence. On the student’s return to school, an explanatory note from a parent/caregiver about the absence is required. When a student’s absence is unexplained Office Staff will endeavour to contact the student’s parents/caregivers as soon as possible.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING It is essential that the school be made aware by parents of any health problems which may affect a student’s well being. Every care is taken of students who become ill at school or suffer an injury. The Medical Rooms are places for short term care or first aid treatment. Parents/caregivers are advised as soon as is practicable so that ill or injured students can be taken into their care. If urgent medical attention is required, and parents/caregivers cannot be contacted, the school will act in the best interest of the student.
DAMAGE AND BREAKAGE Most damage to school property is accidental and minor, but nevertheless costly in total. Insurance policies held by the Board of Trustees do not cover the first $500 of each claim so students are asked to meet part of, or all of, the cost of damage or loss, up to this amount. This applies to structures, windows, equipment, books etc.
PROHIBITED ITEMS In the interests of health, safety and maintenance the following are not to be brought to school: - matches, lighters, potentially dangerous goods or substances, chewing/bubble gum. The school reserves the right to confiscate any item or substance which may be dangerous to persons or property. Such items/substances would need to be uplifted by a parent/caregiver of the student who brought them to school.
HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION This active group of parents and staff representatives meets monthly during the school year. Some fund raising activities, mostly involving parents working together, are held to raise monies to provide extras for the school. The Association organises several school events such as Discos and Health programme evenings. If you are unable to help the Association directly a voluntary donation would be gratefully accepted.
FEES AND VOLUNTARY DONATIONS Parents will be well aware that modern education is not free and that schools need to call upon parents for financial assistance as government funding is insufficient to provide the full range of opportunities for students. Such expenditure includes swimming at Jellie Park pool, sports equipment, library books, bus fares for representative groups, entrance fees for team competitions, photo copying paper, internet use and copyright licensing. Voluntary donations for 2010 have been set by the Board of Trustees at $160 per student. Alternatives are to pay $40.00 term by term, or to pay by regular automatic payments from bank accounts. This figure has been set in response to clear requests from parents not to have frequent fund raising events. At Intermediate Schools there is a compulsory materials cost, endorsed by the Ministry of Education for the Technology programmes. These costs go towards what the students make and most often these are kept if not eaten! 2010 Charges Clothing Technology Food Technology Wood Technology Metal Technology
Year 7 19.00 31.00 15.00 15.00 _____ 80.00 =====
Year 8 23.00 27.00 15.00 15.00 _____ 80.00 =====
Receipts will be issued, fees being tax deductible. All monies paid by students or parents are processed by our Office Staff. We try to keep additional requests for money to a minimum and give adequate notice of upcoming costs. Please help us by paying promptly. Parents experiencing financial hardship are asked to contact the Principal to make suitable arrangements.
STATIONERY All stationery required may be purchased from school at very competitive prices. A stationery list will be issued on enrolment day by the homeroom teacher. Requirements will vary from class to class. Replacements may be purchased from the School Office during the year.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION Experience in outdoor living under canvas is given to all Year 7 students at Kaituna Valley, a unique, beautiful site on Banks Peninsula. Total cost is $60. These camps are held early in the year. Year 8 classes attend a camp at one of a range of venues, usually later in the school year for different learning outcomes. Costs vary according to venue. Year 7 students have experience sailing and Year 8 students have a Ski day in the third or fourth terms. Parents are very welcome to attend and participate in these important aspects of our curriculum.
INSTRUMENTAL TUITION Free tuition is available for learners of violin, cello, flute and clarinet. We own some instruments which are hired at a fee of $60 for a year to students showing aptitude and interest in music. Singing and other instrumental lessons may be offered at reasonable costs.
DENTISTRY Appointments made privately should, if possible, be made out of school hours. All Cobham students are able to have regular dental care from the Burnside School Dental Clinic, phone 351 8126.
LIBRARY / COMPUTER SUITE These two rooms provide modern information/resource centres for our school. Our Library is well stocked with fiction, non-fiction and reference books focused on the reading and interest levels of 10 – 13 year olds. Class lessons are taken both in the Library and the Computer Suite. Students have access to a range of Information Technology and are able to access the Internet (with parent permission) in the Computer Suite. In addition parents/caregivers are able to borrow books, including those from a section devoted to relevant material for working with “tweenagers” and their development.
PROCEDURES FOR ENROLMENT IN 2010 All applications for places for students who are permanent New Zealand residents and reside in zone will be accepted. Enrolment forms should be sent or delivered to our School Office by 1 September 2009. The number of places available for out-of-zone students will be determined by the Board based on the number of applications received by that date. Should the number of applications exceed the number of places available, a supervised ballot will be held with the following priority groups being allocated places in order until all available places are filled. (1) siblings of current students (2) siblings of former students (3) children of Board employees (4) all other applicants A map of our Enrolment zone is enclosed. An acknowledgement of acceptance will be issued. Should a ballot for out-of-zone places be required, such applicants will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance as soon as possible following such a ballot.
ENROLMENT DAY 2010 Tuesday 2 February - Year 7 Students Parents are requested to attend an interview with the student’s homeroom teacher to share information important in ensuring a good start to the year and to supply any relevant details. Mufti may be worn by Year 7 students on this day. Please report to the foyer for directions to your daughter/son’s new classroom. T-shirts, shorts, hats, polo shirts may be purchased and Technology Fees and School Donations may be paid on this day. In addition the required stationery may be purchased. Suggested times to minimise waiting are: Students with surnames beginning A–F 9.00am – 10.00am Students with surnames beginning G – M 10.30am – 12 noon Students with surnames beginning N–R 1.00pm – 2.00pm Students with surnames beginning S–Z 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tuesday 2 February Year 8 students Please report to the School Hall by 8.45am. Class work starts on this day. Swimming costumes should be brought to school.
DATES AND HOLIDAYS Term 1: Term 2: Term 3: Term 4: Waitangi Day: Anzac Day: Queen’s Birthday: Labour Day: Show Day:
Tuesday 2 February – Thursday 1 April Monday 19 April – Friday 2 July Monday 19 July – Friday 24 September Monday 11 October – Friday 17 December Saturday 6 February Sunday 25 April Monday 7 June Monday 25 October Friday 12 November