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Parent Information Booklet
2020
Glenholme School provides our tamariki with the skill, will and thrill to become assessment
capable learners
Kia ora Koutou
Nau mai haere mai. Welcome to Glenholme School.
Glenholme School is one of Rotorua‘s longest established schools, with a loyal and committed community support network. Glenholme School has a strong reputation for being a friendly, supportive environment, while meeting the needs of our diverse learners. We have a successful values programme based around the themes of Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence. Learning and student achievement is at the heart of everything that happens at Glenholme School. Staff and Board of Trustees ensure that we provide our students with the skill, will and thrill to become assessment capable learners.
Noho ora mai
Sarah Thompson Principal
Parent Information Booklet
www.glenholme.school.nz
Welcome to Glenholme School. This booklet is designed to answer some of the common questions parents and whanau need to know about our school. Please make use of the contact details if you have further questions that you need answered as we are always happy to help.
School Vision Statement:
Glenholme School provides our tamariki with the skill, will and thrill to become assessment capable learners
School’s Purpose Statement:
Glenholme School’s educative purpose is to: Cause learning Serve each learner
Developing each learner holistically is critical in creating curious tamariki who think and relate well to others. There are overarching principles that Glenholme School believes are important for each individual to acquire during their Glenholme years.
Cause learning
high expectations of success and a desire to achieve success
assessment capable learners
shared language of learning
learning dispositions learning processes
strong personal connections between students and adults
Serve each learner
learning is visible
teachers and school leaders are inspired and passionate
teachers and school leaders are fundamentally evaluators of our practice
teachers and school leaders who see learning through the eyes of students
teachers and school leaders with visible learning mindframes
Our Community
Glenholme School is a thriving inner city Rotorua School, with a diverse student group. The school is a contributing primary, with a stable roll of 395. The strength of Glenholme School is the diverse community, with many of Rotorua‘s ethnic groups represented. We currently have 43% Maori, 32% European, and growing number of Pasifika, Indian and Filipino students and families. Glenholme is one of Rotorua‘s longest established schools, with a strongly loyal and committed group of supporters. Our location, facilities and focus on educational excellence attracts parents and families from around the Rotorua region and not just the inner city.
Our School
The Glenholme School Board of Trustees and staff are committed to providing a high quality learning environment, which will enable our learners to have a shared language of learning. We are very proud of the development of high quality school wide and classroom programmes, which contribute to this, including the very successful Visible Learning. The 40 staff at Glenholme School includes full and part time teaching staff, support staff and attached teachers. Glenholme School has a strong reputation for being a friendly, supportive place, while meeting the needs of our diverse learners. Developing each learner holistically is critical in creating curious tamariki who think and relate well to others. There are overarching principles that Glenholme School believes are important for each individual to acquire during their Glenholme years.
Home—School Partnerships
Partnerships are collaborative relationships that continue to support students’ learning. Effective partners complement and respect one another and value each other‘s contribution. Together they form a network of significant people with a common interest in a child‘s learning. In 2020 Glenholme School will utilise a variety of approaches for sharing information and discussing learning with families. Glenholme School encourages parents to pop into classrooms and touch base with the classroom teacher. When student‘s teachers and their families take advantage of informal face to face encounters to show a warm personal interest in each other and in building a relationship, the development of an effective home-school partnership is facilitated.
Te Reo me Tikanga Maori
Te Reo and Tikanga Maori programmes are successfully integrated into the class programmes. Te Reo and Tikanga Maori programmes capture language, culture and identity. Glenholme School has an accomplished Kapa Haka group led by Whaea Susan Swann-Eason. The Kapa Haka group remains committed and dedicated throughout the year. The roopu proudly represent Glenholme School on a number of occasions including pohiri and the Rotorua Ahurei Festival. Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Maori learning experiences involve the school community coming together in the preparation and sharing of kai and learning programmes. Glenholme School is confident that initiatives together with the aroha from the staff is the impetus of establishing an environment where Maori students and whanau feel valued and supported to take advantage of the many opportunities available to them. Glenholme School has strong links with Ngati Whakaue. The tikanga, haka and waiata at Glenholme School relates directly to Ngati Whakauetanga. The school is supported by the Ngati Whakaue Endowment Trust Board and it jointly funds extremely successful literacy intervention programmes.
STAFF ORGANISATION – 2020
Management – Leaders of Learning
Principal Mrs Sarah Thompson [email protected] Deputy Principal Mrs Molly Norton [email protected] Assistant Principal Whaea Susan Swann-Eason [email protected]
Whakapoungakau Team
A1 Ms Lorraine Raureti (Whaea Lorraine) Yr 5/6 [email protected]
A2 Ms Kelly Anaru (Whaea Kelly) Yr 5/6 [email protected]
A3 Mr Mark Everson (Matua Mark) Yr 5/6 [email protected]
A4 Miss Zara Matthews (Miss Zara) Yr 5/6 [email protected]
A5 Ms Kylie Laxton-Blinkhorn (Whaea Kylie) Yr 5/6 [email protected]
Whakapoungakau Team Leader of Learning is Whaea Kelly Anaru
Tihiōtonga Team
B1 Mrs Nicola Andrews (Whaea Nicky) Yr 3/4 [email protected]
B2 Mrs Jade Rogers (Whaea Jade) Yr 3/4 [email protected]
B3 Mrs Allyson Caines (Whaea Allyson) Yr 3/4 [email protected]
B4 Mrs Tania Wheki (Whaea Tania) Yr 3/4 [email protected]
B5 Mrs Jodene Williams (Whaea Jodene) Yr ¾ [email protected]
Tihiōtonga Team Leader of Learning is Mrs Andrews
Pukehangi Team
A6 Mrs Lisa Kiel (Mrs Kiel) Yr 1/2 [email protected]
C6 Miss Sharyn Bridgeman (Miss Bridgeman) Yr 1/2 [email protected]
C9 Mrs Monique Palmer (Mrs Palmer) Yr 1/0 [email protected]
C8 Miss Rachel Palmer (Whaea Rachel) Yr 1/0 [email protected]
B6 Miss Lynda Williamson (Miss Williamson) Yr 1/2 [email protected]
Pukehangi Team Leader of Learning is Miss Sharyn Bridgeman
Part Time Teachers
Mrs Deb Taylor (Mrs T) Te Pikopiko Programme [email protected]
Administration
Mrs Donna Burns (Mrs Burns) Finance Executive [email protected]
Mrs Lynette Turton (Mrs Turton) Office Manager [email protected]
Miss Kylee Kennedy (Whaea Kylee) Office Assistant [email protected]
Maintenance
Mr Andrew Thompson (Matua Andrew) Care Taker, Maintenance Officer
Chris Meegan (Matua Chris) Assistant Caretaker
Support Staff
Anne Cooney (Mrs Cooney), Sue Edwards (Mrs Edwards), Paula Christensen (Whaea Paula), Winiana Nicholls (Whaea
Wini), June Paretoa (Whaea June) and Angie Brierley (Whaea Angie), Emma Wright (Mrs Wright) , Jen Conroy (Whaea Jen),
Katreece Lewis (Whaea Katreece)
Attached Staff
Resource Teacher of Literacy
Maryanne de Nys [email protected]
Mrs Trudy Beatson [email protected]
Social Worker in Schools (SWISs)
Angela Adlam (Whaea Ange) [email protected]
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chairperson: Kapie Tawhai Principal: Sarah Thompson 07 348 1489 Staff Representative: Donna Burns Parent Representatives: Jenny Packham
Darryn Onekawa Marc Brierley
Minutes Secretary: Lynette Turton 07 348 1489
A - Z Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Accidents and Sick Students Sick Bay Room
The Sick Bay is managed by the office staff.
If you are collecting a child please sign your child out at the office before you take them home.
Accidents: In the event of an accident your child will be administered basic first aid.
In the case of serious accidents parents will be contacted.
If it is an emergency the student will be taken to A&E, doctor or dentist.
Medication: Please hand all named medications and signed instructions to the office.
Parents must sign a Prescribed Medication Procedures form before staff are able to administer
medication.
These will be stored in the reception area and administered by office staff. Allergies and severe medical conditions:
Medications for specific allergies/illnesses will be kept in the reception area with details for
administration.
Details of students with significant life-threatening conditions are held in the form of a health
plan at the school office.
Parents must inform the office of any changes in their child‘s health plan to ensure that correct
action is taken.
Attendance Achievement = Attendance. Excellent attendance is vital for good progress.
Your child should be attending school unless they are sick or there are very special
circumstances.
If your child is sick please phone school 348 1489or text 0212455214 and let us know, or send a note with a sibling.
We would appreciate knowing by 9.15 am if your child is going to be absent, as
caregivers of children absent without explanation are phoned between 9.15-9.30am
each morning.
Late students must report to the School Office.
Students leaving school or returning to school during the day must also report to the School Office.
Glenholme School utilizes an electronic register.
Teachers record attendance twice a day. Before 9.30am and before 2 pm each day.
The Board of Trustees is required by Part 3 of the Education Act 1989 and amendments to ensure the enrolment and attendance of students at our school. Students are required to attend school whenever school is open. Regular attendance enhances students learning and is essential for their attainment of academic, cultural and social goals.
Appropriate steps will be taken to ensure cultural sensitivity when assessing the justification for an absence. Therefore the Board of Trustees, Staff and Management understand that absences for family reasons can be legitimate and parents and
students should not be anxious regarding these circumstances. However they are still officially counted as an absence according to the Education Act 1989.
Pattern of unexplained absence developing over 3-4 weeks e.g. every Monday: start at step 1 or 3 days absence without contact: straight to step 2.
Step 1: Teacher will speak to child.
No improvement. Step 2: Teacher will phone or have personal contact with the parent.
No improvement/no phone contact. Step 3: Letter sent will be sent home (copy of the letter kept for the Leaders of Learning and or Principal).
No improvement. Step 4: Teacher will refer the concern to the Leaders of Learning.
School will contact and organise to meet with parents. Meeting should include teacher / Leaders of Learning.
No improvement after 2 weeks. Step 5: School will contact the Truancy Officer contacted.
No improvement.
Step 6: Letter sent home from Principal regarding the parent‘s legal obligations and meeting
if possible. dated and keep a copy. inform classroom teacher of outcome.
No improvement/no response to letter within 2 weeks. Step 7: School will refer to Youth Aid Officer (Police).
inform classroom teacher of outcome.
Assembly School assemblies and team assemblies are held on a regular basis. School assemblies
are held on Friday mornings every fortnight.
Parents are welcome to attend school assemblies. School and Team assemblies highlight student achievement and focus on the learning
and learner.
Award ceremony assemblies are held at the end of the year. They include farewells to
Year 6 students, staff and acknowledge the recipients of the Glenholme School Awards for
the year.
Principal Awards are presented at School Assemblies. Principal Award recipients are notified via the School Newsletter the week before the
assembly presentation.
Assessment Teachers regularly check what students know and can do as a result of the teaching and
learning programmes.
Evidence used to make decisions might include class work, assessment results, observation of a range of skills, self and peer assessment and student-voice.
Assessment is used to provide learners with feedback on their progress and achievement,
to help teachers plan programmes which meet the needs of learners and to provide
relevant information for reporting to Board of Trustees, Ministry of Education and parents.
Developing Assessment Capable learners – developing learners who can explain and
understand the progress. Learners who know where they at, where they are going and
what their next steps are.
Behaviour Management Programme The behaviour management classroom strategies are built on the Glenholme School Values and all reward systems reinforce the four values:
Respect – Integrity - Diversity and Excellence
The Behaviour Management programme is based on the ― Assertive Discipline model.
To make it successful the classroom teacher must be consistent in their approach and must always focus on the positive behaviour displayed in the classroom. It is a tool to modify students’ inappropriate behaviour.
Every student starts each day on Green. GREEN – Green is Cool – Green is the expected behaviour in our classroom. Green behaviour is constantly acknowledged, rewarded and celebrated. ORANGE – Warning, verbal redirection RED – 10 minutes time out in the classroom. Provide a secure area that is clearly defined
and everyone knows where it is. No distractions or interaction from anyone else. Students complete a ―Think Sheet‖ .
BLACK – 30 minutes timeout in another classroom. Provide a secure area that is clearly
defined and everyone knows where it is. No distractions or interaction from anyone else. Students complete a ―Think Sheet. Letter goes home to parents informing them of the colour change to Black. State the inappropriate behaviour. Parents must sign the note and students return the sign letter the following day.
DOUBLE – Sent to Management Team member for inappropriate behaviour, severe or BLACK violent behaviour or consistently disobedient. Send student to Management with the
note book that has the recorded inappropriate behaviour. Parents are contacted; students may be asked to return home for the day, invited into a discussion with the staff member, contract situation negotiated and or stood down etc.
For assistance send Red Emergency Card for severe problems to the Principal or Deputy Principal offices immediately. Students work their way through the colour changing system. There is no
negotiating or changing colours back. Teachers need to stand firm.
Achievement Card System Classes will be issued with four different cards. Each child will be issued with an achievement card by the class teacher. There are 50 click spaces on each card in the 'four card' system. The teacher will issue only the maximum of 5 clicks per week. Students must have a green day to earn a click. Teachers keep track of each individual student‘s behaviour. Each day is coloured for each child according to the colour in the achievement envelope.
A 'green day' rewards behaviour that reflects our school values. Colour changes and
black cards will be recorded in the teacher notebook with the date, a brief explanation of
the concerning behavior’s and any action taken. Student who receive ‘black cards‘ will have a letter sent home explaining to parents the
concerning behavior’s and any action taken. Parents need to acknowledge this letter by signing and returning it to school or by
contacting the teacher. Successful completion of Card 1 the student receives a reward. Successful completion of Card 2 the student receives a reward. Successful completion of Card 3 the student receives another reward. Successful completion of Card 4 the student has the opportunity to be chosen as one of
the Top 5 children from each room, with the most clicks. These students go on an Achievement Card Reward Day with the Principal and Leaders of Learning at the end of the year.
All new enrolments start at the first card, disregarding when they start at our school. If a child leaves school and then returns they restart on Card 1.
Student Behaviour Concerns Student behaviour is discussed regularly at staff meetings. This is an opportunity for the
staff to share ideas and strategies for improving the situation. Leaders of Learning are notified and made aware of any such concerns. If a student’s behaviour is of concern e.g. they have continual red or black cards the
teacher should make contact with parents and discuss the concerns. Students, who appear frequently in the playground duty notebooks, may also be
contacted by the classroom teacher, Deputy Principal and or Principal. Students who continually behave inappropriately are monitored. It is essential that if the
Achievement Colour Card System is not successfully managing behaviour that the right kind of intervention is put in place for the individual student.
Intervention can range from positive reinforcement behaviour contracts, lunchtime detentions, social skills programmes, lunchtime programme, removal from the playground and or restricted play areas. It is essential that parents are involved and supportive of the intervention strategies. Some students and teachers may require support agencies to help modify behaviors’. If this is necessary parents will be part of the decision making along with the classroom teacher, Deputy Principal and or Principal.
Parent’s need to be contacted and informed by the classroom teacher and a meeting to discuss the child‘s behaviour scheduled. Parents and students are advised of possible consequences and intervention strategies if the behaviour in the classroom or playground is not modified.
The classroom teacher, Deputy Principal and or Principal will monitor the behaviour of the student and keep parents informed.
Behaviour consequences will vary according to the nature of the behaviour. Consequences could range from missing class reward or treats, being excluded from school events such as inter-school sports or cross country, to stand-downs for extremely inappropriate behaviour.
Violent and extremely inappropriate behaviors will not be tolerated at Glenholme School. Management will contact parents and advise them of the situation and the consequences for violent and or extremely inappropriate behaviors.
Classroom Reward Strategies Teachers may wish to develop a group or class points system to build class tone and
positive relationships/behaviour.
These may be linked to other rewards such as free time or lucky dips. Parents are
encouraged to contact the classroom teacher if you wish to be informed of the systems
operating in your child/ren’s class.
Rules for the Playground Model the Glenholme School Values. Be in the right place at the right time. Move promptly when the bell rings.
Playground Behaviour Verbal warnings and redirection (go and play on the playground) can be given for minor
behaviour issues in the playground. If the behaviour warrants a consequence such as picking up rubbish then it should be
recorded in the duty notebook.
Recording If a child behaves inappropriately in the playground it will be recorded in the duty
notebook with date, child‘s name, room, incident and consequence. Deputy Principal will send an e-mail informing the classroom teacher when she does the
weekly monitoring of duty notebooks.
Delayed Consequences If the consequences have to be delayed until the next day or from interval until lunch time
the person who imposed the consequences should inform the next duty teacher. Students involved in on-going playground behavioral issues and are causing concern for
staff maybe nominated for a Lunch Club programme.
Playgrounds Reward System These are given out at intervals and lunchtimes by duty teachers for children behaving
appropriately and demonstrating the Glenholme School Values. One child is drawn from each team at school assemblies.
Emergency Card System Red card for severe problems in class and playground. White card with a red cross for medical emergencies in the playground.
Class of the Week in Assembly Trophy and certificates to be awarded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd best class. A class is chosen from each 3 areas, floor to the right, floor to the left and the seats.
Lunch Club Programme Students demonstrating concerning on-going playground behaviour are removed from the playground for a period of time and undertake a supervised and structured programme. The programme incorporates the following elements and is monitored and conducted by Management.
Glenholme School Values. Acceptable playground interactions. Restorative Thinking practices (when appropriate).
Stand-Downs, Suspension and Exclusions Section 14 of the Education Act sets out grounds on which principals may decide
to stand-down, suspend or exclude students
The principals may stand-down or suspend a student if satisfied on reasonable grounds
that:
a) the student‘s gross misconduct or continual disobedience is harmful or dangerous example to other students at the school; or
b) because of the students behaviour, it is likely that the student, or other students at the school, will be seriously harmed if the student is not stood-down or suspended for an unspecified period.
The principal must ensure that the decision to stand-down, suspend or exclude a student
is made in accordance with all the legal requirements.
The principal must ensure that appropriate process is undertaken and that the Ministry of
Education Guidelines for Principals and Board of Trustees on Stand-Downs, Suspensions
and Exclusions is adhere to.
Student Welfare and Attendance Concerns Student welfare and attendance concerns are to be discussed regularly at staff meetings. Attendance concerns should be followed up as per the Attendance Guidelines, with
teacher‘s making home contact as early as possible.
Deputy Principal and or Principal to be notified of any such concerns through team minutes.
Welfare concerns should be discussed with the Team Leader first and then with the Deputy Principal. These will be handled on a case by case basis in the most appropriate way.
Bullying Bullying can be found in every school in the country. It is all too often part of the way young people interact in our society. Glenholme School
recognises its extent and impact and will take steps to stop it happening. When bullying is ignored or downplayed, students will suffer ongoing torment and
harassment. It can cause lifelong damage to victims. Both bullies and those regularly victimised are more likely to become criminals. A school's failure to deal with bullying endangers the safety of all its pupils by allowing a
hostile environment to interfere with learning. There is clear evidence that school action can dramatically reduce the incidence of
bullying.
Bullying … Usually has three common features:
it is a deliberate, hurtful behavior.
it is repeated.
it is difficult for those being bullied to defend themselves.
There are three main types of bullying: physical; hitting, kicking, taking belongings.
verbal; name-calling, insulting, racist remarks.
indirect / emotional; spreading nasty stories, excluding from groups.
Bullies Are often attention seekers.
Will establish their power base by testing the response of the less powerful members of the
group, watching how they react when small things happen.
Find out how the teacher reacts to minor transgressions of the rules and wait to see if the
Victim’ will complain. It is important that teachers are vigilant and consistent.
Bully because they believe they are popular and have the support of the others.
Keep bullying because they incorrectly think the behaviour is exciting and makes them
popular.
If there are no consequences to the bad behaviour; if the victim does not complain and if
the peer group silently or even actively colludes, the bully will continue with the
behaviour.
Victims Often have poor social skills.
Lack the confidence to seek help.
They feel they don‘t have the support of the teacher or classmates who find them
unappealing.
Blame themselves and believe it is their own fault.
Are desperate to ‘fit in’.
View is very often reinforced by the attitude of adults in their lives.
It is highly unlikely that they will seek help.
Making Glenholme School bully free … Taking Immediate Action Dealing with a bullying incident:
First: Express relief that the bullying is now out in the open and can be dealt with. Avoid focusing on the shortcomings of the bullying victim. Reiterate the Glenholme School Values. Concentrate on where the immediate problem is - the behaviour of the bully. The aim of any intervention must be to stop the immediate abuse. Ensure that the bully changes his or her behaviour. Make the peer group aware and ask them to help the victim.
Provide support for the victim. Ensure the victim has access to a bully free environment at all times. Use reliable peers, teacher aids, senior volunteers and others as supporters. Spend time with the isolated pupil. This can only be a short-term measure, as most
victims of bullying want to be with their peer group.
A special safe room that has adequate staff supervision is usefu l. Senior students can be used to help run a quiet activities room. The students’ classroom is great for a safe environment.
Withdrawn and isolated victims Need the opportunity to be involved in special confidence building programmes. Have difficulty integrating with their peer group. Use small group or individual intervention programmes such as:
No Blame Approach– Restorative Thinking Practices It focuses on seeking the support of the peer group. The method of Shared Concern targets the bully as an individual to accept responsibility
before bringing everyone together in a group, including the victim.
Isolate the bullying behaviour Remove the bully from the environment; see they know why they are being excluded. Have the bully reflect on reasons for the isolation. Ask the offender to write a letter home explaining why he / she has been isolated. Check that the letter goes beyond ‘Because victim’ narked on me.
Working with persistent offenders Some pupils find it difficult to leave behind aggressive ways of relating to other pupils. The aggression may have been so reinforced that an ongoing programme aimed at
developing pro-social skills is necessary. Consider involving Children Young Persons and Their Families Service, Specialist
Education Services or other appropriate agency. Engage a Restorative Thinking Hui. Engage a stand-down or suspension. In cases of physical assault, involve the local police.
Teacher Action All staff must to be committed to a common response to bullying when it does happen.
Immediate intervention is crucial. Clear procedures must take place when a case of bullying is discovered. Many teachers and schools find it helpful to develop clear statements of what is
appropriate behaviour in the classroom. This may be in the form of a school-wide Code of Conductor in an individual classroom
treaty or school statement. Because victims can be passive and withdrawn, others need to tell when they see
bullying. Good teachers encourage the ‘telling of tales’. They develop mechanisms to ensure that their students can report bad behaviour without
fear of retribution or being chastised for telling tales.
A Good Teacher Will: Notice when a student is isolated and sad. Look for the reasons for this. Not see it as just play-fighting, name-calling, a bit of fun or just part of growing up. Work with the victim to stop the offending behaviour. Not tell the victim to ignore it, to sort it out themselves or to hit back.
Glenholme School needs to provide necessary support for the individual teacher so that they are able to maintain a safe classroom environment. The behaviour management procedures and structures are mechanisms to support and maintain safe supportive classrooms and school environment. The behaviour management procedure provides guidelines that stipulate the responsibilities teaching staff have when dealing with a case of bullying. Everyone needs to accept that his or her classroom must be a safe, supportive environment where bad behaviour is not tolerated and bullying is recognised, publicly condemned and dealt with.
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Glenholme School Cybersafety Use Agreement
Instructions for Parents/Caregivers/Legal Guardians 1. Please read sections A/B carefully. If there are any points you would like to discuss with the
school, let the school office know as soon as possible.
2. Discuss the cybersafety rules with your child.
3. Sign the use agreement form (section c) and return that page to the school office.
4. Please keep Section A/B for future reference. This term ‘parent’ used throughout this document also refers to legal guardians and
caregiver. Important terms used in this document: a. The abbreviation ICT in this document refers to the term Information & Communication
Technologies.
b. Cybersafety refers to the safe use of the Internet and ICT equipment/devices, including mobile phones.
c. School ICT refers to the school‘s computer network, internet access facilities, computers, and other school ICT equipment/devices as outlined in (d) below.
d. The ICT equipment/devices used in this document, includes but is not limited to, computers (such as desktops, laptops, iPads, Chromebooks, storage devices (such as USB and flash memory devices, CD‘s, DVD‘s, iPods, MP3 players) cameras (such as video, digital, webcam & skype) all types of mobile phones, gaming consoles, video and audio players/received (such as portable CD & DVD players) and any other, similar, technologies as they come into use.
e. ‘Objectionable’ in this agreement means material that deals with matters such as sex, cruelty, or violence in such a manner that is likely to be injurious to the good of students or incompatible with a school environment. This intended to be inclusive of the definition uses in the films, videos, and publications classification act 1993. Additional information can be found on NetSafe’s website www.netsafe.org.nz/ua
SECTION A: INTRODUCTION
The measures to ensure the cybersafety of Glenholme School outlines in this document are based on our Glenholme School Values.
The school computer network, internet access facilities, computers and other school ICT equipment / devices bring great benefits to the teaching and learning programmes at Glenholme School and to the effective operation of the school.
Our school has rigorous cybersafety practices in place, which include cybersafety use agreements for all school staff and students.
The overall goal of the school in this matter is to create and maintain a cybersafety culture which is in keeping with the values of the school, and legislative and professional obligations. This use agreement includes information about your obligations, responsibilities, and the nature of possible consequences associated with cybersafety breaches which undermine the safety of the school environment.
All students will be issued with a Cybersafety Use Agreement and once signed consent has been returned to school, students will be able to use the school ICT equipment/devices.
The school‘s computer network, internet access facilities, computers and other school
ICT equipment/devices are for educational purposes appropriate to the school environment. This applies whether the ICT equipment is owned or leased either partially or solely by the school, and used on or off the school site.
The school may monitor traffic and material sent and received using the school‘s ICT network. The school may use filtering and/or monitoring software to restrict access to certain sites, and data, including email. The school may audit its computer network, internet access facilities, computers and other school ICT equipment/devices or commission an independent forensic audit.
SECTION B: RULES TO HELP KEEP GLENHOLME SCHOOL STUDENTS CYBERSAFE A safe and responsible use of ICT I will keep myself and other people safe by the following rules:
1. I cannot use school ICT equipment until my parent(s) and I have signed my use agreement form
(see last page) and the completed form has been returned to school.
2. I can only use the computers and other school ICT equipment for my schoolwork. 3. If I am unsure whether I am allowed to do something involving ICT, I will ask the teacher first.
4. If I have my own user name, I will log on only with that user name. I will not allow anyone else to
use my user name.
5. I will not tell anyone else my password. 6. I can only go online or access the Internet at school when a teacher gives permission.
7. I understand that I must not, at any time, use the Internet, email, mobile phones or any ICT
equipment to be mean, rude, and offensive or to bully, harass, or in any way harm anyone else
connected to our school, or the school itself, even if it is meant as a joke.
8. While at school I will not:
Attempt to search for things online I know are not acceptable at our school. This could
include anything this is rude, violent or uses unacceptable language such as swearing.
Make any attempt to get around, or bypass, security, monitoring and filtering that is in place
at our school. 9. If I find anything mean or rude or things I know are not acceptable to our school on any
ICT, I will not show others, turn off the screen and get a teacher straight away.
10. I understand that I must not download or copy any files such as music, videos, games or
programmes without the permission of a teacher. This is to ensure we are following
copyright laws.
11. I must have a letter from home and permission from school before I bring any ICT
equipment/device from home. This includes things like mobile and smart phones, iPods, gaming
consoles, iPads, iTouch cameras, and USB drives.
12. I will not connect any device (such as a USB drive, camera or phone) to school ICT or run any
software, without a teachers permission. This includes all wireless technology.
13. The school cybersafety rules apply to any ICT brought to school like a mobile phone. 14. I will ask my teacher‘s permission before giving out any personal information online. I will also
get permission from any other person involved. Personal information includes: name,
address, email address, phone numbers and photos.
15. I will respect all school ICT and will treat all ICT equipment/devices with care. This includes:
Not intentionally disrupting the smooth running any school ICT systems
Not attempting to hack or gain unauthorized access to any system
Following all school cybersafety rules, and not joining in if other students choose to be
irresponsible with ICT.
Reporting any breakages/damage to a staff member.
16. I understand that if I break these rules, the school may need to inform any parents. In serious
cases the school may take disciplinary action against me. I also understand that my family may be
charged for repair costs.
17. I understand that I may lose the privilege to use the ICT gear if I cannot be trusted to follow these
rules. To the parent/caregiver/legal guardian:
Please read this page carefully to check that you understand your responsibilities under
the agreement.
Sign the appropriate section on this form.
Detach and return this form to the school office.
Keep the document for future reference.
I understand that Glenholme School will:
Do its best to enhance learning through the safe use of ICT. This includes working to
restrict access to inappropriate, illegal or harmful material on the internet or school ICT
equipment/devices at school – related activities.
Work progressively with children and their families to encourage and develop an
understanding for the importance of cybersafety through education designed
to complement and support these agreement initiatives. This includes providing children
with strategies to keep themselves safe in the cyberspace.
Keep a copy of this signed use agreement on file.
Respond to any breaches in an appropriate manner.
Welcome enquiries from parents or students about cybersafety issues.
My responsibilities include:
I will read this cybersafety use agreement document.
I will discuss the information with my child and explain why it is important.
I will return the signed agreement to the school.
I will support the school‘s cybersafety programme by encouraging my child to follow the
cybersafety rules, and to always ask the teacher if they are unsure about any use of ICT.
I will contact the principal to discuss any questions I might have about cybersafety
and/ or this use agreement and I am welcome to do this at any time.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: NZ Uniforms accepts Cash, Eftpos, Zip all major credit cards and
WINZ payments. We also offer ‘Uniform Club’ which is a great way to save for your
School Uniform purchases – ask us for more details. Prices are subject to change STORE: 1302 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, 3010
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 07 282 2023 Free Phone : 0800 698 643 STORE OPENING HOURS 9:0 0am - 5:00pm Weekdays 9:00am - 1:00pm Saturdays
WEB: www.nzuniforms.com
Purchasing School Uniforms at NZ Uniforms Glenholme School has 2 purchasing options for parents regarding school uniforms.
Retail store in Rotorua and an online shopping option are available.
Online Shopping with NZ Uniforms NZ Uniforms School Websitehttp://glenholme.nzuniforms.com or
http://www.nzuniforms.com/
Notes:
Parent‘s select from the range of items available what is appropriate for their child / ren
Compulsory School Uniform Sun Hat for all Year 0-6 students in terms 1 and 4
Shoes, sneakers, boots or sandals are to be plain black Socks are to be plain black Girls wearing winter tights must be black Polypropylene or thermals (winter months) worn under the school uniform
must be black All new enrolments must start Glenholme School in full uniform Students must wear regulation school uniform, non-uniform items similar in
colour and style are not acceptable. Except in an emergency, students must wear correct dress code. Parents
write a letter of explanation if their child wears non-uniform clothing or footwear, stating the reason. Your child presents the letter to school management in the morning.
When a student comes to school with incorrect uniform and with or without a notice of explanation, they will be sent to the office and provided with uniform that they can borrow for the day
Non-uniform clothing items will be removed whilst at school and must be collected by the student at the end of each day
The school accepts no responsibility for any non-uniform clothing items
All school uniform items should be clearly named The only jewellery items to be worn are medic alert ID, a wrist watch or
items of religious or cultural significance Hair accessories should remain minimal - colourful bows and headbands
are discouraged Occasionally second-hand items are available via the school office.
Notification for parents is posted in the School Newsletter.
Bell Times
School starts: 8.55am Interval: 10.55 11.20am Lunch: 12.50 1.40pm End of School: 3.00pm The school day is the same wet or fine weather
Board of Trustees - BOT The Board of Trustees is the school‘s governing body and is responsible for
ensuring the school operates and complies with all the relevant laws and regulations.
BOT supports the Principals day to day management of the school as well
as deciding matters of school policy.
Information about the regulations relating to the Board membership may be obtained from the Board Secretary.
The full Board meets twice a term on a Thursday at 6.00pm at school. Dates of Board meetings are noted in the school newsletter. Names and phone numbers of Board members can be obtained from the school
office.
Bicycles at School We encourage children to cycle to school.
Based on police guidelines children 10 years of age have the appropriate spatial awareness to be on the road.
Glenholme School will provide Cycle Safety programmes for Year 5/ 6 when available.
As a parent of a child younger than 10 years of age and if you would like your
child to cycle to and from school it is your parental responsibility to ensure
they have the necessary abilities to be on the road, to be safe and to know
and understand the road rules.
For children under 10 we encourage parents to bike with them to and from
school.
It is your childs’ responsibility to ensure that their bike is securely locked at
school.
It is parents’ responsibility to ensure bikes are road worthy.
It is parents’ responsibility to ensure your child has and uses a bike helmet –
although the school will insist on the use of a bicycle helmet if a student is
spotted without one.
Seesaw App - Student Blogs
We are very excited to introduce to you a new learning initiative fully funded by the Board of Trustees for the next 3 years (2018 – 2021). Seesaw is a new app Glenholme School is using to share students’ learning. Seesaw is a digital portfolio that gives students a place to document their learning, be creative and learn how to use technology. Families will have access to view and comment on their child’s work. A major benefit of using Seesaw is that it will house your child’s learning journey in one portfolio for their entire schooling years at Glenholme. Your child’s teacher will assign a unique sign up QR code, with step by step instructions on how to connect to Seesaw, to view your child’s work.
Classroom Teacher Release Every full time teacher and teacher with specific responsibilities in New Zealand s
entitled to
Classroom Teacher Release.
Glenholme School Board of Trustees has a procedure for the allocation of
classroom release time.
The classroom release time benefits both teacher and students, as it provides time for student assessment, professional growth and development, planning and preparation.
Teachers are released from class, usually on a weekly basis with Management
attempting to minimize classroom disruptions and the ensure classroom
programmes provide continuity and consistency.
New parents to the education system need to understand that this is a Ministry of Education requirement, necessity and a union entitlement.
Contacting the School Parents may contact the school on 07 3481489 during school hours or on our
absentee line by txt 0212455214. You are welcome to ring the school office at any time during school hours
(8.30am – 3.30pm) to arrange an appointment or leave a message.
Outside these times or when the lines are engaged an answer phone operates.
If you wish to discuss something with a teacher please arrange a time that is
suitable for everyone, usually a quick phone call or email can set it up.
Please note that 8.30am-8.55am is not a good time to talk to teachers as they are making final preparations for daily teaching programmes.
An efficient method of contacting teachers is via email (see School App or Website to contact details or direct links), or by leaving a message.
Community of Learning Glenholme School is a member of a Community of Learning/ Kahui Ako, that being: Rotorua Central Community of Learning/ Kahui Ako. Consisting of the following schools;
Glenholme School
Malfroy School
Whakarewarewa School
Ngakuru School
Seventh Day Adventist School
Rotorua Intermediate School
Rotorua Boys High School
Rotorua Girls High School
Communities of Learning/ Kahui Ako are part of the Government‘s programme of
Investing in Education Success. More than $359 million has been set aside to support
the initiative. Research shows that within schools, the quality of teaching has the
biggest influence on whether students succeed. IES has been designed with this in
mind and is intended to help raise achievement by:
improving teaching practice across New Zealand
enabling teachers to work together and benefit from each other‘s knowledge and
experience.
helping all children benefit from the skills and knowledge of great teachers from
across a group of schools.
helping schools work together so it‘s easier for children to move through the
education system.
Code of Conduct - Sporting Code of Behaviour for Players
Play for fun.
Be fair: play by the rules.
Respect the decisions of your coach and co-operate with your captain and team members.
It‘s ok to want to win, but it has to be through fair play .
Never argue with or provoke the referee, coach, players or with the spectators.
Never use foul language.
Keep your cool.
Play your best for yourself and for your team.
Be a good sport: praise good play by team member and opposition .
Be on time.
Respect your opponents: they are there to have fun too.
Code of Conduct and Guideline for Coaches and Referees Playing times as well as other organisational details need to be
communicated clearly to parents and team members.
Give fair playing times / bench times to all members of the team during games.
Compliment both teams on their efforts.
Be consistent, objective and courteous in calling infractions.
Teach, promote and positively reinforce appropriate sports behaviour on the field, court or in the water as well as off.
Positive comments are motivational: never ridicule mistakes.
It‘s OK to encourage to win, but put a focus on good effort and fair play.
Code of Conduct for Parents and Supporters Foster interest and encourage participation.
It’s OK to encourage to win, but put a focus on good effort and fair play.
Encourage adherence to rules and officials decisions.
Do not publicly challenge official‘s coaches decisions. If you feel the need to
complain, bring your concerns to the teacher in charge of the sporting code.
Positive comments are motivational: never ridicule mistakes.
Applaud good play, skills and fair play by both teams.
Children play for their enjoyment, not yours.
Encourage your child to make a seasonal commitment (games, commitment and camaraderie).
Court Orders Re: Access and Custody Arrangements
Please provide all documentation to the office. We cannot deny access to a parent based on a verbal request.
Curriculum The school‘s curriculum is under constant review, the objective being to meet the
changing needs of the learners and the regulations of the Ministry of Education. The New Zealand Curriculum specifies eight learning areas – English,
Mathematics, Science, Technology, Social Sciences, Language, The Arts, Health and Physical Well-Being; which students need to acquire. These learning areas are essential for a broad and balanced education.
The school‘s curriculum is integrated throughout the eight essential learning areas and also includes eLearning, Ngati Whakauetanga, SOLO Taxonomy, Visible Learning and the Glenholme School Values.
Literacy and Numeracy for Glenholme School students is paramount. This is evident in all classroom teaching and learning programmes.
Daily Notices These constitute the main system by which information is communicated between
staff and students.
Daily notices are received by staff each morning who read them to students.
Daily notices relate to events occurring within and outside the school that are
considered to be of interest.
Dental Health Care
Students at Glenholme School have access to Dental Care.
The Rotorua District Health Board has a Mobile Clinic Service that visits Glenholme School.
The Mobile Clinic is expected to visit once a year. The Mobile Clinic when on site
is situated behind A1 Classroom.
Any dental emergencies for your child/ren, parents need to contact the Rotorua District Health regarding the nearest operating Dental Service in Rotorua to get treatment. Phone 0800 825 583.
Do not contact the school, unfortunately we will not be able to help direct you to
treatment as it is the Ministry of Health and Rotorua District Health Board
that manage the dental service and not the school or Ministry of Education.
Awhi Educare@ Glenholme This is a private business on site and available to our early childhood
students of the Glenholme community.
Awhi Educare @ Glenholme philosophy strives to provide quality care and
education that stimulates, educates and sets our tamariki up to be successful
integrated e-Learners of the 21st century, in a safe and nurturing environment.
It is their goal to provide a service that is accessible, affordable and flexible to meet our community‘s needs.
Awhi Educare @ Glenholme runs each day from 8.30am until 3.30pm and only on school days.
Ann Brell is the propitiator of Awhi Educare @ Glenholme and can be contacted on 021 023 68324
Ranolf Street entrance has a pedestrian gate that is open early morning and
locked in the evening, parents of Awhi Educare @ Glenholme students are
encouraged to use this as the safest form of access to and from the school.
Park on Ranolf Street and walk into the school via the pedestrian gate. Do not park in the school drive as it is a tow away area.
Education Outside the Classroom There are many opportunities for students to take part in activities outside of the
classroom which will broaden and enhance their education.
Many curriculum programmes incorporate excursions, visits, sporting and culturalexchanges and information gathering outside the school.
Parents will always be kept informed of excursions regarding Education Outside the Classroom via the classroom teacher.
The Generic Health and Permission Form provides adequate documentation to take students outside the school during school hours however if the excursion requires an overnight event then further permission and documentation will be provided for parents.
E.S.O.L (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
New residents to New Zealand who have English as their second language are
able to join the ESOL classes and lessons for tuition in English.
Glenholme School will apply for student funding from the Ministry of Education.
Group and individual teaching sessions are organised for students to accelerate
their understanding of the English language.
Mrs Sue Edwards is the ESOL teacher. She works in conjunction with the classroom teacher. Individual, group, in class or out of class learning sessions are based on a programme that will best fit the student‘s needs and abilities.
Glenholme School Enrolment Scheme In order to avoid overcrowding or the likelihood of overcrowding, the board of trustees of Glenholme School has adopted an enrolment scheme which has been approved by the Ministry of Education. The enrolment scheme was effective as of 31st January 2018. Under the scheme, students will be enrolled if they live within the home zone described below
Start at the intersection of Fenton Street and Victoria Street. Travel south along Fenton Street, capturing only odd numbered addresses, to the intersection of Gwendoline Street and Fenton Street. Travel west along Gwendoline Street, capturing addresses on both sides of this road. From 23B Gwendoline Street, travel west along the boundary with Arikikapakapa Golf Course (behind houses on Sophia Street). At the rear of 70 Sophia Street, travel north to reach the roadway (Sophia Street), and then continue west to capture all addresses along Sophia Street to reach Old Taupo Road. Travel north along Old Taupo Road, capturing even numbered addresses only, to the intersection of Old Taupo Road, Otonga Road and Devon Street/Devon Street West. Travel west to 155 Devon Street West, capturing odd numbered addresses only. From here the boundary continues in a northerly direction to capture addresses on Toru Street and the Manuka Crescent Reserve and tennis courts. Continue to the intersection of Hillcrest Ave and Garden Place. All addresses on Garden Place are included in the zone. Travel east along Hillcrest Ave to the intersection of Old Taupo Road and Hillcrest Ave (only address numbers 3 – 51 Hillcrest Ave and 4 – 40 Hillcrest Ave are included in the zone). Continue north along Old Taupo Road, capturing even numbered addresses only, to reach the intersection of Pererika Street and Old Taupo Road. Travel east along Pererika Street, capturing even numbered addresses only, to reach the intersection of Ranolf Street and Pererika Street. Travel south along Ranolf Street, capturing odd-numbered addresses only, to the intersection of Victoria Street and Ranolf Street. Travel east along Victoria Street to Fenton Street, capturing even numbered addresses only. The zone boundary ends at the intersection of Victoria Street and Fenton Street. The enrolment of out of zone students is governed by the provisions of the Education Act 1989. The enrolment scheme, which includes a precise description of the home zone and map, may be viewed at the school office, where copies of the scheme are also available. The board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their sons and daughters at Glenholme School for next year. Enrolment at Glenholme School is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office. The board has determined that some places are likely to be available for Year 1-6 out of zone students next year in term two. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school‘s home zone. Details relating to the second enrolment period is as follows.
Length of enrolment period: 28th April to 3rd July 2020 Deadline for receipt of applications: 27th March 2020
Emergency Evacuations If you are in the school in the event of an emergency, please follow the teacher instructions and procedures below.
Signal:
Continuous ringing of the school bell or announcement for fire, earthquake, chemical spill, volcanic eruption or lock down.
Action:
Children and visitors follow teacher direction in a quick & orderly manner.
The evacuation point is on the field outside the school office.
If you are a visitor on the day of a fire drill or evacuation please make your way to
the field in an orderly manner and assemble with your child‘s class.
Drills will be conducted each term to cover fire, natural disaster and intruder evacuation procedures.
An evacuation map and procedures are displayed in all classes and additional
buildings for your reference.
The Principal or DP will give the command to re-enter the building when it is safe.
Friends of the School (FOTS) The Friends of the School are a very active parent /caregiver group who have
been involved in a number of fundraising schemes and other activities which
directly benefit the students. This is a very important part of our school and
your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
You are welcome to attend any meeting - currently they meet twice a
term. Phone the school office for further information – ph 3481489.
Gates (Ranolf Street & Miller Street) Glenholme School is a gated community.
Due to the safety concerns for our tamariki and an increase in vandalism
the school entrances are gated and there is limited access.
Ranolf Street driveway gates are locked from 8.30am – 9.30am/2.30pm - 3.30pm
Miller Street entrance is available for use:
Monday to Friday 7.30am – 9.30am
Monday to Friday 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Ranolf Street entrance has a pedestrian gate that is open early morning and
locked in the evening, parents are encouraged to use this as the safest form of
access to and from the school. Park on Ranolf Street and walk into the school via
the pedestrian gate.
Do not park in the school drive as this is a tow away area.
Ranolf Street entrance is not a drop off and or pick up zone.
The entire entrance is a No Parking Zone!
Occasionally you may need to enter the gates i.e. to collect sick children. When
you exit, the gates are automatic.
Glenholme School Board of Trustees takes no responsibility for parents/ whanau
who risk moving through the gates as they are opening or closing. You enter at
your own risk. The gates have been designed to close automatically. Cars have
been crushed in past and we recommend avoiding the risk.
Generic Health Profile and Permission Form Parents are asked to complete the form.
During the year it is necessary for teachers to take students out of the
school for a curriculum or co-curricular excursions.
This form gives parental consent for these day only trips (9am – 3pm) and a health profile of each student.
A permission form for every excursion outside of school is no longer necessary
when this form is completed and returned to school at the beginning of each year.
This saves time for parents and teachers.
Glenholme Before and After School Care Programme (GASP)
This is a private business on site and available to local district students including Glenholme School students.
GASP runs each afternoon from 3-5.30pm in the school hall, on school days only and in the holidays.
The programme is aimed at rest and recreation for children under adult
supervision with a ratio of 1:10 or better. Afternoon tea, and some
recreational and sporting equipment is provided. Homework supervision can be arranged if requested.
A school holiday programme is also run during all school holidays. For more
information call at the school office to pick up an information pack or contact the
programme Director, Mrs Maryanne Roling 3470709 or 021 1215 599.
Ranolf Street entrance has a pedestrian gate that is open early morning and locked in the evening, parents of Glenholme After School Programme students are encouraged to use this as the safest form of access to and from the school.
Park on Ranolf Street and walk into the school via the pedestrian gate.
Do not park in the school drive as it is a tow away area.
As our hall is currently being used by classrooms during Terms 1 and 2 2018, this programme is run offsite. Please ring Maryanne Roling for any information.
Home Learning Home Learning is a valuable way to allow you as parents/caregivers to
support class programmes.
Throughout the year students will have home learning activities and experiences that complement the learning programmes.
You will see two types of home learning. 1. Learning that reinforces the building of basic knowledge i.e. reading and basic
facts.
2. The HOME LEARNING challenge is a system that acknowledges the many
worthwhile activities and experiences that children are involved in at and beyond
home. It recognises that learning happens in all situations. This includes making
meals, exploring the outdoors, dance, representative sport, visiting the elderly,
being creative in the arts and taking on additional academic challenges.
Home Learning is set according to the class programme and ability and age of the
child.
Your assistance in helping make sure that your child has a place and a time to
complete their home learning and encouraging them to complete it is important.
Each teacher will send home a notice with information about class activities and a reminder about home learning. Any questions should be directed to the child's classroom teacher.
Parents can always encourage and support children to read on a regular
basis and or engage maths games, if no obvious home learning has been set or
brought home.
Information & Communication Technology Glenholme is well resourced with Information and Communication Technology.
It is important that these resources are treated with care.
All children using the internet must first sign a student user agreement.
Permission and relevant personal details are required for students to utilise
these safe educational programmes.
Glenholme School will provide safe cyber access for students. Firewalls have been created to ensure students safety.
However if these have been penetrated by students or hackers, parents will be
notified as all electronic activity can be traced.
Headlice Headlice like healthy hair.
Glenholme School is no different from any other in that headlice can be a problem from time to time.
The spread of headlice in a classroom can be controlled and prevented by
checking your child‘s hair regularly (eggs take about 9 days to hatch).
If lice or eggs are found consult your chemist, ask for your child to visit the Public Health Nurse and notify the child‘s teacher.
All parents of the class concerned will be asked to check their child‘s hair.
The Public Health Nurse can provide treatment for headlice free of charge for the entire family.
Internet Agreement ICT (Information Communication Technology) plays an integral part of all
curriculum areas throughout the school.
As part of the enrolment package, each student completes the Cyber Safety Agreement which will allow them access to the internet and Glenholme School.
Students undergo internet training which includes the guidelines for
acceptable and safe internet use and regular monitoring of appropriate use
occurs throughout each term.
Jurisdiction of the School The jurisdiction of the school applies to all official school associate or
school sanctioned activities in the evening or in the weekends, both on
school premises and out in the community.
Students in school uniform represent our school community, and accordingly we expect a good standard of behaviour, at all times.
Lapses in behaviour will be dealt with on an individual basis by the teacher, or management.
Kapa Haka Kapa Haka is open to all students.
It occurs at a formal level in terms of pohiri and performances and to
encourage Maori performing arts at Glenholme School.
Please make yourself known to Whaea Susan if you have a background in Kapa Haka. Even if you don‘t you are most welcome to join and demonstrate commitment.
Kapa Haka this year starts in Term Two for Juniors and in Term Three for Seniors.
Literacy Enhancement and Intervention Programmes
Glenholme School offers a number of enhancement programmes with
literacy support across the curriculum.
The main focus for literacy enrichment is on the junior students however some
support is available for senior students. Group and individual teaching sessions
are organised for students and are delivered by both trained teachers and
teacher aides.
Literacy initiatives operating in the school are Reading Recovery, Pause Prompt Praise, Toe by Toe, Talk to Learn, Rainbow Reading, ESOL and a written language programme.
These programmes are funded via the Glenholme School operational fund and
with financial support from the agencies such as the Ngati Whaakaue Endowment
Education Trust.
The Pause Prompt Praise programme relies heavily upon voluntary hours of our generous school community members, many of which are retired grandparents. If you are interested in donating your skills and time to the students of Glenholme School please contact Sarah Thompson - Deputy Principal.
Lost Property We have an on-going problem with our lost property.
We regularly have large piles of unnamed and unrecognized clothing.
Currently lost property is kept by the caretakers shed in the front of the school
Every Friday lost clothing is on show for the children to look at, and if not claimed within 4 weeks is collected, washed and is likely to be on sold in the second hand uniform sales.
Any named property is given back to the owner.
It is essential that children learn to be responsible for their clothing, please
check that children bring items home each day.
Please ensure that the school uniform is clearly named.
Milk In Schools Glenholme School has implemented the Milk for Schools Programme.
The programme is available to Glenholme students in Years 0–6.
We know that children‘s primary school years are the formative years of growth
and development and we want to give every Glenholme student the best
nutritional and learning start.
Milk is packed with goodness for growing children such as: calcium,
phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, vitamins and zinc. Milk also supplies
other essential nutrients for growing children, including protein for muscle growth
and vitamins like riboflavin that release the energy from food. The goodness of
milk helps the development of strong bones, assists in weight management and
it can give you something to smile about because milk helps people to grow
and maintain healthy teeth.
The New Zealand Dietary Guidelines recommend school children consume at least two to three servings every day of milk or dairy. Glenholme School supports the recommendation.
Although all Glenholme School students are encouraged to drink the milk after
lunch every day, this is a voluntary programme for both schools and students.
Parents with children that are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy are encouraged to contact the school immediately and remove them from the programme.
If your child/ren identify as lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy please make it
clearly known on enrolment and they will be removed from the programme.
If the school is not informed then we will continue to encourage all students to consume the milk each day.
Money at School
We discourage children bringing spare money to school, this only encourages
spending on inappropriate food e.g. sweets on the way to or from school.
All money for activities should be given to the teacher at the start of the day, where it will be recorded in the class notebook and sent to the office.
Newsletter School Newsletter is published weekly.
This newsletter is available for viewing on the school website, the school
FaceBook page and our School App.
This an informative publication that will keep parents notified of what is happening in the school.
Out of School Hours Sports
We have a lot of children involved in various sporting codes. This is largely due to the high number of teachers who volunteer their time.
Please approach the school if you would like to assist. If your child is playing please remember that the coaches and managers are
volunteers, often parents, and they need all the support you can give. Currently sports include: netball, flippaball, miniball, hockey, touch rugby and
rugby. For details contact the school.
Playground Supervision
Duty is done at interval and at lunchtime.
Any problems are reported to and followed up by the duty teacher or Leaders of
Learning.
Students are expected to contact staff on duty if they have any concerns.
There are three teachers on duty at any given time during morning-tea and lunch. All duty teachers are easily recognisable with high-visibility jackets. Duty teachers cover an area each of A, B and C block.
Photographs
As a record of the life of the school, class and team photographs are taken each year.
Photographs are made available for purchase by parents and whanau.
Generally, family and individual photographs are taken separately to our
team/sports photos.
Pre-enrolment Procedures at Glenholme School On your child‘s pre-enrolment you will meet with Mrs Molly Norton
She is responsible for class placement of your child and will discuss the
programmes and procedures in the junior school (Pukehangi Team).
Glenholme School offers new entrant students the opportunity to have pre-school visits to successfully complete the transition to school.
Sarah Thompson will contact parents of pre-enrolled students and organise pre-
school visits at least a month prior to the starting date.
Parents are encouraged to bring their child along for at least four visits. Pre-school visits are hosted on every Wednesday afternoon—1:45pm in A7.
Information regarding pre-school classes is available at the school office.
A legal guardian must remain on site with the pre-schooler at all times.
Issues to discuss at pre-enrolment Your child‘s health history, which may affect his/her learning.
Particular interests your child has. Safe traveling to and from school. 4 year old check (Public Health Nurse). Sickness procedures and emergency numbers. Parental support. Procedures on first day of class placement.
Starting Glenholme School Successfully When new entrant students start Glenholme School, being able to do the things listed will really help them settle in and start learning quickly.
Can recognise their name. Know where their school bag goes and can hang it up. Know where their book bag goes and can put it away.
Can look after their own property. Can wash their hands before eating and after going to the toilet. Can play nicely—taking turns. Can ask a teacher for help if needed. Know what the school bell means. Know where to play and eat at morning-tea and lunch times. Can sit and enjoy stories for at least 10 minutes. Can hold a pencil correctly. Can use scissors correctly. Know how to dress themselves after swimming.
Enrolment Day Your child may start Glenholme School on or shortly after their 5th birthday.
On your child‘s enrolment day you will need to confirm with the office staff their first official day at school.
All stationery requirements may be purchased through OfficeMax either by online
ordering or visiting their office on Fenton Street.
Donations may be paid either at the School Office or through OfficeMax online
when ordering stationery.
On enrolment day please ensure that the following documentation is completed: The Ministry of Education requires that the school sight your child‘s birth certificate and immunisation record when completing the enrolment. This information must be provided prior to the child starting school.
Completed enrolment form (available from the office). Copy of your child‘s Birth Certificate.
Copy of your child‘s Immunisation Record.
Completed Generic Health Profile and Permission Form. DHB Health Consent forms. Student Cyber Safety Agreement.
Te Pikopiko Programme Te Pikopiko Programme is a school and home partnership programme. It is about working with parents and whanau to understand how their child’s learning is progressing over their first year at school. It is also about supporting parents to help their children in learning at home. Pikopiko Programme allows parents to know exactly how their child is doing at every stage of their learning in their first year at school. How are they doing, Where are they going and What is their next step in the learning process. Pikopiko Programme is about:
1. Parents/whanau having in-depth knowledge of how their child is doing in their assessments and next steps for learning by meeting with the co-ordinator when their child is 5, 5 ½ and 6 years.
2. Parents/whanau choosing where and when to have meetings. 3. Using parent friendly language. 4. Sharing data about their child’s achievement. 5. Parents/whanau asking questions and sharing information about their child and their
interests and strengths 6. Selecting next steps for learning at home. 7. Parents/whanau taking home learning resources that mirror those in the classroom, to
support learning at home.
The Pikopiko Programme is focused on learning. The Pikopiko Programme is an approach to developing Assessment Capable Parents to complement our Assessment Capable Learners.
Any queries regarding behaviour will be discussed with the classroom teacher. Some questions are best answered by the classroom teacher and the co-ordinator will help parents to develop those questions.
Class teachers will continue to report as they usually do to parents and community. The programme complements formal reporting and learning conferences.
The school co-ordinator will make first point of contact with parents at school transition visits. This will be an informal “get-to-know-you” meeting where parents can share information about their child and their vision for that child over their first year at school.
The school co-ordinator will spend time in classrooms observing and participating in teaching and learning in order to develop relationships with students in the Pikopiko programme.
Public Health Nurse There is a free Public Health Nurse available for Glenholme School students who
have sore throats or skin infections like school sores, nits and scabies.
The nurse will be available from 10.15—11am on Wednesdays at Glenholme School.
It is free to see the nurse and medicine will be provided.
This is a new service to prevent rheumatic fever in our school. Rheumatic Fever damages children‘s hearts.
Children and young people aged between 4 and 19 with sore throats or skin
infections can also use the free clinic - to see the nurse, please go to Western
Heights Health Centre in the afternoon between 3 and 6 pm Monday to Thursday
or 3 and 5 pm Friday, or call 3470565, txt 0224847628 (022 4throat).
Children seen by the nurse stay registered with their usual GP.
Please get sore throats treated and protect children‘s hearts.
Reporting to Parents
Each year we have a series of formal opportunities to report to
parents/caregivers about children and their progress. Currently our reporting
timetable is as follows:
Meet the Teacher Evening – Term 1 Week 2. Academic Achievement Discussions – Term 1 Week 10. Academic Achievement Discussions – Term 3 Week 2. End of the Year School Report. Parents can at any time contact the classroom teacher if you wish to discuss your
child‘s progress and achievement.
School Donations Glenholme School has opted in to the Government's donations scheme. This means we will not ask parents for any donations (gifts/koha), except for overnight camps.
Anyone can choose to make a donation to the school at any time. Donation tax credits can be claimed and GST is not payable.
Student activity payments
Parents cannot be asked to pay for goods and services that are part of the core learning programme (curriculum).
Parents can be asked to pay for goods and services that are additional to the curriculum.
Activity payments are required to cover the costs of optional equipment, experiences, and services that are additional to the school’s curriculum obligations. They also go towards curriculum-based activities that involve a take-home component for the student to keep.
Parents are informed in advance of any additional optional payments that are extra to the school's curriculum obligations.
School Lunches Pita Pit School Lunch Programme Glenholme School students can now enjoy a healthy, nutritious and delicious meal at school. Pita Pit Rotorua has partnered up with Lunchonline to provide a service that will deliver great food on time to our tamariki. Parents and Caregivers will find the ordering platform easy to use, and can make an order right up until 9am on the day they want lunch for their child/ren. How does it work? Lunchonline is a service which allows parents to order and pay for school lunches on line. Parents can place an order prior to 9am. The orders are then printed onto labels at Pita Pit. The labels contain the child’s name, classroom and their entire order. The Pitas are then made fresh, labeled, organized into classrooms and delivered by Pita Pit to the school at 12.30pm on a Tuesday and a Thursday each Week. How does Lunchonline (LOL) work?
Parents register and open an account on www.lunchonline.co.nz
Each account can have one or more children.
When a student is set up on the account, they are attached to a school.
An order is placed for a student selecting Pita Pit in the Food provider’s menu.
There is a minimum amount of $10.00 initial credit required, which can be credited to the account via credit card or internet banking.
When the credit is used, the account can be topped up as required.
At any time the account can be closed and the credit balance refunded (less a small administration fee which is waived at the end of the school year).
Orders can be placed many days in advance.
Pita Pit has a 9am cut-off time for orders.
Orders can be cancelled up until the cut-off time so if an order has been made in advance and the child is sick on that day, it is a very easy matter to cancel the order.
The account will be credited with the value of the cancelled order.
For more information go to www.lunchonline.co.nz
Pitas come with a choice of bread.
Pitas come with a choice of fillings.
Pitas come with a choice of sauce.
Pita Pit also comes with an option of drinks (9.4grams of sugar per 200ml pack) Orders for Glenholme School are on a Tuesday and a Thursday
Occasionally the Friends of the School (FOTS) or teams have sausage sizzles
and or fundraising and students are provided with ample notification on how to
place orders and how much food items cost.
School Stationery Back to School and Start of School Requirements
Glenholme School has teamed up with OfficeMax to make School Stationery easy!
All your child’s school stationery list requirements are uploaded online at myschool.co.nz to make it easy for you to purchase your child’s back to school requirements.
Simply search for our school, select your child’s class and/or subject lists and follow the instructions on the website.
Buying through OfficeMax MySchool also earns School Rewards for our school which we can redeem for much needed educational supplies, equipment for our classrooms or to help those students in need.
OfficeMax MySchool makes Back to School easy for you with these great benefits: Shop Your Way – online at myschool.co.nz, freephone 0800 724 440 or in your local OfficeMax store.
Price Match Promise – find a lower price and OfficeMax will match it.
Free Delivery – for orders over $46. Choose delivery to home or work at a time that suits you.
Save valuable holiday time – avoid busy shopping malls and traffic queues by shopping online from the comfort of your home so your child starts the year with the correct stationery supplies.
Multiple Payment Options – including secure internet banking, credit/debit card and cash in your local OfficeMax store.
Other Charges – these can be paid online at myschool.co.nz and will show as a separate transaction on your credit/debit card. These will be charged when you place your order.
School Uniform and Dress Code
Parents select from the range of items available what is appropriate for their child / ren
Compulsory School Uniform Sun Hat for all Year 0-6 students in terms 1 and 4
Shoes, sneakers, boots or sandals are to be plain black Socks are to be plain black Girls wearing winter tights must be black Polypropylene or thermals (winter months) worn under the school uniform
must be black All new enrolments must start Glenholme School in full uniform Students must wear regulation school uniform, non-uniform items similar in
colour and style are not acceptable. Except in an emergency, students must wear correct dress code. Parents
write a letter of explanation if their child wears non-uniform clothing or footwear, stating the reason. Your child presents the letter to school management in the morning.
When a student comes to school with incorrect uniform and with or without a notice of explanation, they will be sent to the office and provided with uniform that they can borrow for the day
Non-uniform clothing items will be removed whilst at school and must be collected by the student at the end of each day
The school accepts no responsibility for any non-uniform clothing items
All school uniform items should be clearly named The only jewellery items to be worn are medic alert ID, a wrist watch or
items of religious or cultural significance Hair accessories should remain minimal - colourful bows and headbands
are discouraged Occasionally second-hand items are available via the school office.
Notification for parents is posted in the School Newsletter.
Social Worker in Schools (SWiSs) Glenholme School has a Social Worker (SWiSs).
SWiSs is on site 3 days a week to provide support for our tamariki – Monday,
Thursday and Friday.
SWiSs is here to provide support for the student and guidance for parents if necessary.
Teachers or parents can refer to the SWiSs service for their tamariki.
Special Abilities
Students who demonstrate particular skills or knowledge in a specific area are
extended in that subject area by their classroom teacher but are also encouraged
to participate in that subject at higher levels in the curriculum via
correspondence schooling or accelerate programmes.
Students may also participate in accelerated programmes offered at MindPlus offsite.
For further information contact the Deputy Principal.
Signing Students Out of the School
On occasions parents may need to collect students from school. Doctors, dental therapist appointments etc. and some of the many reasons that students may be collected from school.
Parents must come to the school office to sign students out of the school and
on their return, sign them in again.
This is one safety precaution measure to ensure our tamariki are safe.
If the school contacts parents to come and collect a sick child/ren from school, parents
are still required to come and collect the child from the school office and sign them out.
Only authorised family members will be allowed to sign the student out and take them.
Any concerns regarding Family Court Orders and parental access the school may seek further advice from lawyers or make contact with the primary caregiver.
Sporting Activities Many sporting codes take place out of school time. These teams represent Glenholme School after school and or in the weekends.
Winter sports codes available: Netball, Miniball and Hockey
Summer sports codes available: Flippaball (dependent on individual students swimming ability) and Touch Rugby Some sports codes take place during school time only. These teams represent Glenholme School during the school day.
Winter sports codes: Rippa Rugby, Rugby Sevens, Rugby, Cross Country,
Gymnastics and Winter Sports Field Day
Sports codes have a Teacher in Charge, this changes depending on staff numbers, year levels, skills and expertise.
Although Teachers in Charge initiate the sporting activities and teams they are
dependent on parents as coaches and managers to ensure the success of a
team throughout the season.
Any parent who is willing to provide coaching, managing or assistance in any particular sports code should contact the Teacher in Charge of the sports code or the office.
Teachers in Charge of a sporting code will inform students to express their interest. This is usually done via school morning notices on numerous occasions.
Teachers in Charge of a sporting code will provide interested students with information regarding the season, fees, uniforms and assistance from parents.
Teachers in Charge of a sporting code may require student trails for team placement.
Trails may be required for grading levels according to the appropriate Rotorua Sports Association or to manage the number of teams and students in teams.
Teachers in Charge of a sporting code that requires trails will identify teams based on students skills in their chosen sports code.
Sports teams within the higher school year levels with sufficient skills are encouraged to compete.
Sports teams within the junior school year levels are developing skills and participation.
Parents should enquire at the school office for Teacher in Charge of particular sports codes.
Each year there are no guarantees that we will have student numbers, interest or parental involvement, however Teachers in Charge of the sporting code will do their utmost to facilitate a team
Glenholme School supports and encourages our tamariki to be involved in sporting codes and subsidies are provided to make the fees more manageable for parents and whanau.
Stand Down / Suspensions A student may be stood down or suspended from school if, in the opinion of the
Principal, their gross misconduct or continual disobedience is harmful or
dangerous example to other students, or if the continues attendance of the
student is likely to have a harmful effect on themselves or other students.
The action is never taken without a great deal of thought and discussion, and parents are notified. The School‘s Board of Trustees and Ministry of Education are also notified of the decision.
The Principal has the authority to stand down or to suspend students for s specific
period of time. In the case of suspension, the Board of Trustees must meet
within seven days to decide whether to lift the suspension or to extend it. In the
case of suspension, parents have the right to make representation for the Board.
Suggestions, Ideas & Complaints We welcome all of these. We aim to minimise or eliminate issues before they
develop to possible complaints, so please raise concerns with classroom teachers
and or Management as soon as possible in the first instance.
Parents are encouraged to always contact the classroom teacher first.
Swimming Pool We are extremely lucky to have a lovely swimming pool.
It is heated and well maintained, with good quality changing sheds and toilets.
We aim to try to teach all children water confidence, water safety and basic
swimming as a part of the compulsory Health and Physical Education Curriculum.
Children are expected to swim as part of their learning programme.
Please help us by making sure that your child has named togs and towel
during their swimming weeks.
If your child is too sick to swim then a note should be provided to the teacher.
We do not allow children with open sores to swim for the welfare of all.
Term Dates – 2020 Term 1 3rd February – Thursday 9th April
Term 2 28th April – 3rd July
Term 3 20th July – 25th September
Term 4 12th October – 15th December
Unhappiness A student who is unhappy with any aspect of school life should seek
support from the classroom teacher, team leader, Deputy Principal or Principal.
The health and well-being of students is paramount.
Valuables Please do not let your child bring toys or valuable items to school.
We do not accept responsibility for them and it causes too much heartache if they
get lost, stolen or damaged.
Mobile phones will be confiscated from children and returned to a parent or caregiver as they create a significant distraction from learning.
Valuing Student Voice We value what our learners think.
Students at Glenholme School talk about their learning in similar ways. We utilise student voice for teachers to evaluate their impact on the learner.
Visible Learning We pride ourselves in making learning visible.
Learning progressions are displayed in 'learner friendly' language to help our
learners know how am I going? where am I going? and where to next?
By making learning and progress visible we empower both our learners and their parents.
We aim to be consistent across the school and make it obvious to the learners.
We are developing students who understand what they are learning, why they are
learning and who have high expectations of themselves.
We are developing a shared language of learning within our school.
Glenholme Schools’ vision and learning philosophy has emerged from John
Hattie‘s research and principles of Visible Learning and visible teaching. It draws
on John‘s internationally acclaimed research in Visible Learning: A synthesis
of over 1600 meta- analyses relating to achievement (2009) and his book
Visible Learning for Teachers: Maximizing impact on learning (2012).
A Visible Learner at Glenholme School is a student who:
Can be their own teacher.
Can articulate what they are learning and why.
Can talk about how they are learning – the strategies they are using to learn.
Can articulate their next step learning.
Can use self-relulation strategies.
Is assessment capable – understands assessment tools being used and what
their results mean and can self-assess to answer the key questions: ‘Where am I
in my learning? Where I am going? and What do I need to do to get there?’
Seeks, is resilient to and aspires to challenge.
Can set mastery goals.
Sees errors as opportunities and is comfortable saying that they don’t know and
need help.
Positively supports their peers learning.
Know what to do when they don’t know what to do.
Actively seeks feedback.
Has metacognitive skills and can talk about these.
Visitors The school requires all visitors to report to Reception on arrival, and before
departure.
Security arrangements mean that no unauthorised person can be on the school grounds at any time. All school visitors will sign a register.
Website, Face Book, School App and See Saw Blog sites www.glenholme.school.nz Glenholme School digital platforms are an opportunity for parents and whanau of the school to keep informed via the internet.
The School App, School FaceBook Page, See Saw and the School Website are regularly updated.
They contain numerous documents, links and information regarding Glenholme School.
The School Newsletter can be accessed via all these platforms as well as blog
links, photos, staff contacts, stationery lists and strategic plans etc.
All classrooms have Blogs.
Join the Glenholme School FaceBook page
Download the Glenholme School App - download from the iTunes or Apple Apps Store or Android Play - Search Glenholme School
School Website is www.glenholme.school.nz
See Saw provides opportunities for parents to link to individual students learning
and to individual student assessment tasks.
Young Leaders
The Young Leaders is a forum for all students within the school.
It comprises of Year 6 students.
The Young Leaders meet regularly and discuss items submitted. It runs mufti
days and raises funds for student activities and charitable groups in the
community.
Members of the Young Leaders may be privy to local events organised for young
leaders.
Young Leaders help support classrooms with Milk in Schools, wet lunch hours,
eLearning and a number of other school activities.
Young Leaders have a high profile within the school due to the role, expectations and responsibilities they undertake.