Welcome to
Apiti School for 2017
We look forward
to another great year of learning for life.
We have many
new exciting opportunities for students this year
The school is
looking great with a smart new fence and entrance, and new carpet in the junior
room.
2017 Term Dates : Term
1 : 7th Feb - 13th April
Term 2 : 1st May - 7th July.
Term 3 : 24th July - 29th September.
Term 4 : 16th October - 20th December.
Our focus for
2017 ...is Mahi tahi which will see everyone working together
collaboratively to achieve learner-centred educational goals. With a focus on building
positive relationships that will be continue well after the learning goals have
been achieved.
Calendar of
Events
13th February : Technology
for Y7/8 at Feilding Intermediate
20th February : BOT
meeting 7.30 All welcome.
23rd February : All
School work up at Domain.
24th February : Makino
Pool Swimming Practise.
25th February : Apiti
Show.
1st March ; Vaccinations
Y7/8.
3rd March : Oroua
Swimming Sports at Makino Pool.
10th March ; Oroua
Triathlon at Apiti.
14th - 16th
March : Education Outside the
Classroom Experience Akitio.
Please note:
These dates are updated as required. Please visit our google calendar for the
most up to date info.
STAFF
We welcome
new staff : …..
Louise Ilton
the senior room teacher
Penny Yanko
part time teacher.
Jo Loveridge
music teacher
on Mondays.
Returning staff ...
Mary Cuming -
Principal , teacher of juniors
Mary Burton -
Principal release teacher
Linda Penfold -
Special Needs teacher - Thursday
Pat Prince -
Teachers’ Aide mornings
Christine Digby
- Secretary in office and for the BOT, at school Monday and Wednesday
Pam Strahan
Special Needs Teachers Aide
Christine Lowe
- Cleaner / Caretaker
Toni Tibbetts -
Pool cleaner
Pat : Bus
Driver
BUS
If you have any
queries about the bus please ring Mary. Please
contact Pat 063282820 if there are any changes.
As the Year 7
and 8 students have technology on Monday’s, the bus will run 10min earlier
every Monday during Term 1 and Term 2.
SCHOOL TIMES
Class time :
9.00 - 10.30.
Morning tea :
10.30 - 11.00 (sit and eat for first 10 minutes).
Class time :
11.00 - 12.30
Lunch time :
12.30 - 1.15 (sit and eat for first 10 minutes).
Class time :
1.15 - 2.45.
Home time :
2.45.
Welcome
We are
delighted to welcome Kealee to our school as a brand new 5 year old student.
Kealee is the younger sister to Tyler. We know Kealee will enjoy
learning at Apiti School.
Farewell
At the end of 2016, we said farewell to Brooke our Year 8 student. Unfortunately we have also had
to say farewell to Lauren and Caelan who have transferred to other schools.
We wish all those students all the very best for their future schooling and we look forward to hearing all about their learning experiences.
We wish all those students all the very best for their future schooling and we look forward to hearing all about their learning experiences.
SWIMMING and TRIATHLON
TRAINING
We will be
swimming and training for the triathlon everyday, please bring appropriate
clothing and equipment. If your child is unable to participate on any day or
needs a bike, or you have a spare bike please contact the school. We will be
training daily for this. Could all students please ensure they bring
suitable gear, including well fitting bike helmet and covered shoes, for
running and biking. Students are encouraged to bring their bikes to school for
training. They should be parked in the bike shed on arrival at school and may
be stored in the PE shed overnight if required. Remember it is the
responsibility of the student to make sure these are in the PE shed each night.
We would really appreciate hearing from anyone who would like to help with
training eg spotting for safety, biking or running with the students, please
let us know.
We are
organising this Oroua group event for the 10th March. We will need all hands on
board for this event, so please note it on your calendar. It will be discussed
further at the next ASSA meeting.
Training Day
for Oroua Swimming Sports - 24th Feb
This will be
held at the Makino Pool in Feilding and we will need transport please. All
students - junior and senior, will need to attend this training session which
will be held on the 24th Feb. This is to finalise events and to practise events
that they will enter into in the Oroua Group of Schools Swimming Sports being
held on Friday the 3rd of March.
Oroua Group of
Schools Swimming Sports - Friday 3rd March
This event is
happening at the Makino Aquatic Centre in Feilding. There is no bus or
postponement date, the weather would need to be really bad for the sports to be
cancelled, so please come prepared. This event is for the whole school,
but the juniors will have a programme in the shallow pool. Entry to the
pool is free. Children will require their togs, 2 towels, goggles, their
lunch, a drink, warm clothes, a hat and sunscreen. Kimbolton will sell
food and drink. Students are required to wear their school uniform please.
Cup age groups :- Junior = 8 years and under. Intermediate = 9 and 10
year olds. Senior = 11 years and over. Parents are asked to arrange
transport for their own children on this day. It is a great Oroua day and a
chance to see your children’s swimming confidence and ability. There is no
stand so parents will have to bring their own seating and shade.
The programme
for the seniors should conclude at about 2.00 and juniors earlier. This is a
good date to make all those appointments e.g haircuts.
Oroua Schools
Triathlon - Friday 10th March
We are
organising this Oroua group event. We will need ALL hands on board for this
event. Please talk to Louise, Mary or Maryann (Chairperson of ASSA) if
you have any questions. Everyone will be expected to help in some areas, either
marshaling or selling food during the day.
Students are
required to wear their school uniform for this event please. Uniforms,
students need to run in their green sports top - please talk to Pat if there
are any problems with your child's uniform asap please.
All members of
the public are most welcome to come along and help or support our students.
Thank you to
the Apiti Fire Brigade and Police for your help in the past and we look forward
to your help this year.
JUNIOR - Oral
language
We are learning
how to speak clearly to an audience.
Monday : What you did at the weekend? For
recount.
Tuesday : Bring
your favourite book to share.
Wednesday : Impromptu
speech. Talk about a given topic e.g red, dreams, sport.
: Spelling tested .
Thursday : Talk
about family and friends and pets with a partner. The partner shares your
news.
Friday :
Poetry - Read a poem. Share the poem together.
HOMEWORK
All students are expected to read either to their parents or themselves every night, and some juniors will have words to learn or word building. The juniors will have a homework notebook which sets this out. Please sign it and add comments as necessary. Most students will have weekly spelling to learn for their weekly test, juniors on Wednesday and seniors on a Thursday.
All students are expected to read either to their parents or themselves every night, and some juniors will have words to learn or word building. The juniors will have a homework notebook which sets this out. Please sign it and add comments as necessary. Most students will have weekly spelling to learn for their weekly test, juniors on Wednesday and seniors on a Thursday.
STATIONERY
As in past
years we bulk buy stationery for the students and supply it to students as
required. An account will come out to you about twice a year. We
encourage parents to cover their student's’ books with duraseal as this keeps
them looking good throughout the year.
TECHNOLOGY
Year 7 and 8
will attend technology starting on Monday 13th Feb. Students will have to be at
school by 8.30 to catch the bus to Kimbolton to catch the technology bus. They
return by bus at lunchtime to school.
At technology
they must have their hair tied back and wear fully covered shoes.
Unfortunately if they come in sandals or jandals they are unable to
participate. Shoes need to be reasonably sturdy so no canvas shoes
please.
Students will
require a 1B5 book, which they can get from school They will also need
pens, ruler, pencil case etc.
If for any
reason they are unable to attend, or their transport organisations change,
please ring Apiti School so we can inform FIS.
Oroua Students
work for Apiti Show 25th February 2017. Entries displayed by teachers on
Thursday 24th Feb.
- Toku Wahi -
My Place
All entries are
about our local area (Manawatu)
- Advertising
our place Descriptive writing
Students will
be making a poster about an area of interest in our area, it will include
descriptive writing, photos, pictures and great information.
2. Photo
Cards - Photo – Toku Wahi
Students will
take their own photo and edit it in different ways to present 4 cards
3. Landscape -
My Place Painting / Watercolour
Students will
use watercolours to paint a landscape of our area.
4. 3 D
hanging Mobile
Students will
collect and create a mobile using materials which symbolise our area.
CELEBRATING OUR
SUCCESSES :
Mathletics - At
the end of last year we had 3 overall winners for the year who received medals
at the final assembly They were Katie, Sarah and Brooke.
Reading : Ava
F. - Great holiday reading, now on Red 1.
Great to see
lots took advantage of learning in the holidays and went on these sites
Mathletics :
Reading express : Lexile growth,
Blanket Consent Forms
A Blanket Consent form for all EOTC activities held during
2017 will be sent out to students.
Please fill this form in and return it to school as soon as possible.
This form relates to all activities that students participate in outside
the classroom i.e Triathlon, Oroua events etc. which are not over night or
could contain risks.
ASSA - Barbeque Welcome back for all school families, community and
friends.
10th February, from 5pm at school
Bring your salad / dessert and ASSA will provide meat. Let’s kick the
year off and have some fun… activities for kids and adults!
It is important that all families are represented and contribute. If you
need help with babysitting please let us know asap. All school families are
members of ASSA which is the Apiti School Support Association.
We are lucky to have vast strengths within our school community group
and we appreciate the sharing of these. Be it time, expertise, cooking, setting
up and manning stations, providing materials ... the list goes on. At Apiti we
do not have a "donation" like most schools. Nor do we charge students
for education outside the classroom as most other schools do. We believe it is
the right of all students to participate in all learning inside and outside the
classroom and have many opportunities to use ICT. ASSA makes and donates at
least $8000 to the BOT each year to enable these learning opportunities for
your children and to provide extras such as our new school uniforms. We rely on
3 - 4 big fundraisers for funds to cover these costs.
We appreciate the support of all families and the community, and look
forward to seeing you at the Welcome Back BBQ.
Reminder the show is on the 25th Feb and the Triathlon is on 10th March.
16th - 25th June - Possum Hunt. 7th July - Mid Winter Christmas
Get Together. 19th October - Lamb and Calf Day. - Maryann Pratt - ASSA Chairperson.
Thanks
Thanks to those
who came with us on our bush walk at the end of the 2016 school year.
Thanks to
Christine Lowe for the great job she has done once again ensuring the grounds
and school buildings are in tip-top order for the beginning of the 2017 school
year. Also Toni for doing such a great job on the pool.
Thanks to those
who helped move furniture and equipment for the carpet layer in the junior
room.
Thanks to Adam
for cutting the grass on the field and Nipper for baling it - the field looks
really good!
Complaints and Concerns procedure
We value feedback about your community school both positive and
suggestions on how we can improve.
As this is the first newsletter of the year, the BOT have asked we
include this for your information as we are reviewing this policy. We
appreciate your feedback.
Policy 3:2 : Complaints and Concerns Policy
Rationale
It is in the best interests of all concerned that issues arising in the
school are addressed as early as possible. This policy is designed to ensure
that concerns and complaints are resolved in a manner that accords fair process
for those involved.
Definitions
Concern
These are informal and low level. These should be directed to the
teacher concerned in order to reach an early and satisfactory solution.
Eg. I think my child is at a higher level for reading but the teacher
always puts her lower.
Complaints
These are formal, addressed to the Board of Trustees in writing, and
signed. If a concern has not been resolved satisfactorily, then it may become a
complaint.
Concerns and complaints
will be addressed according to the processes outlined in the flowcharts
attached to this policy.
Guidelines for dealing with concerns and complaints.
Concerns
1.
Open communication between school and parents/caregivers will be
maintained by staff, and encouraged from parents/caregivers.
2.
Concerns of the parents in regard to the teaching of their
children, their progress, or their behavior must be raised with the child’s
teacher. If an appointment is required, this must be made within 1 week of the
concern being raised.
3.
Any verbal concerns expressed to a member of the Board of Trustees
will be referred directly back to the person concerned.
4.
At all times, the integrity of the teacher and parent must be
acknowledged, and concerns will be voiced, listened to, and addressed in a respectful
manner.
5.
The education and welfare of the child are paramount at all times,
and should remain the focus of any discussion.
6.
If the concern remains unresolved, the concern may be raised with
the principal. In the case of the teacher being the principal, then the concern
is taken to the chairperson. A meeting between the complainant, the teacher
concerned, the Principal, and, if appropriate, the B.O.T. chairperson may be
convened. The concern will be recorded, and any agreed follow up action will be
checked after a specified time.
7.
The Principal will inform the Board of Trustees chairperson of
concerns/complaints that are unable to be resolved satisfactorily, or have
potential disciplinary considerations. The requirements of employment contracts
and relevant legislation will be complied with.
Complaints (in committee)
8.
In the event of the parent still being unhappy, then the concern
becomes a formal complaint, and must be raised in writing, signed, and
addressed to the B.O.T. Unsigned or anonymous complaints will be disregarded.
9.
While concerns will be addressed according to the procedures laid
out in the concerns flowchart, complainants have the right to refer a complaint
directly to the Board of Trustees. The complaint must be in writing and signed
by the complainant. All written complaints will be acknowledged as having been
received to the complainant. The B.O.T. may refer written complaints to the
principal to resolve or investigate. The principal shall report back to the
board with recommendations, and also on resolution and action on complaints.
10. There
may be occasions when it is appropriate that the board or sub-committee of the
board assumes the role of the principal, as in complaints against the
principal.
11.
All participants to the action of a complaint are to maintain
confidentiality of the information and documents.
12. Action
will be based on STA. guidelines, complaint flowchart. In the event of action
involving non teaching staff, the general principles embodied in the N.Z.E.I.
guidelines will apply, but the specific provisions of the employee's’ current
industrial award will be paramount.
13.
Board members with a conflict of interest should exclude themselves from
participating in the complaints procedure.
14.
Where a complaint may have a potential disciplinary consequence for an
employee that person should be advised of his/her rights to representation.
15.
The Board of Trustees or complainant, if appropriate, may seek
professional advice from N.Z.S.T.A., M.O.E., N.Z.E.I., E.R.O., and other
relevant sources.
16.
Insurance for claims resulting from complaints shall be budgeted for by
the B.O.T., and the agent concerned notified as soon as the Board is aware of a
disciplinary procedure.
Flow Chart
Parent or caregiver has a concern.
A concern is any informal and low level
concern that a parent or caregiver may have with the progress, or behaviour of
their child.
Example, “I think my child is in a reading
group below their ability”
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The concern is
directed verbally to the teacher concerned.
→
A meeting may be
arranged, and an action agreed to.
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Concern is
satisfactory resolved. END
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Concern remains
unresolved. The concern is taken to the principal, or in case of the teacher
being the Principal, the concern is taken to the BOT chair. The concern
is recorded, and a meeting held. An action is agreed to, and checked
after a specified time.
→
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Concern is
satisfactory resolved. END
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Concern remains unresolved.
A formal complaint is addressed to the
B.O.T.
The complaint is acknowledged in writing as
being received to the complainant.
The N.Z.S.T.A complaint guidelines are
followed.
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Regards, Mary,
Louise, Penny, Linda, Pat, Pam, Mary B, Jenni and Christine.
