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This is set each term for school trips that are an important part of our education programme. Parents are informed in advance. It is necessary to have parent consent for all trips. The payment of this fee, also gives your consent. Children will not be taken on trips without parental consent or payment of the activity fee. Fees to be advised.
Payments may be made directly into the Sunnynook Primary School Trust Account:
Please enter your child's name and room number as tracking details.
Pupils are required to be at school whenever it is open for instruction. If children are sick or have a good reason to be absent, it is important the school be informed as soon as possible.
A daily check is done on attendance. Parents will be rung if your child is not accounted for as a safety precaution.
Please adhere to the following procedures:
School newsletters and other notices are sent home with the eldest or only children every Thursday. These notices will keep you up to date with school events, children’s achievements and community notices. Please check your child’s bag each Thursday.
If you would like the newsletters emailed, please inform us of your email address via the Newsletter Sign Up form.
The Board of Trustees request parents to make a financial contribution at the beginning of each year, or when they enrol their children. These funds help cover the purchase of sports equipment, library books, ICT equipment plus many other resource items.
The donation is set as follows:
Payments may be made directly into the Sunnynook Primary School Trust Account:
Please enter your child's name and room number as tracking details.
Each class has a stationery pack appropriate to its needs. These are purchased from the office at the beginning of each year or on enrolling your child.
We expect all children to be provided with an adequate and healthy lunch. The School Lunchroom is open on a Thursday and Friday. A menu is sent home and parents order through the classroom.
It is in your interest to see that all articles of clothing are named. Clothing left at school is collected and stored in the lost property basket in the hall. Unclaimed clothing is distributed to charitable organizations at the end of each term.
We discourage children from bringing any toys to school, unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher. We do have “Seasons” which run for two week periods to cater for popular activities like marbles and cards.
Dangling earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces can be very dangerous, particularly during sporting and play activities. Studs are acceptable if ears are pierced.
The decision to offer religious instruction is a matter for the Board of Trustees. The number of classes is dependent on the number of adult volunteers available. Currently, Years 5 and 6 classes take part. Religious instruction is, however, voluntary and parents not wishing their child to participate should contact the Principal. The lessons are non-denominational and follow a plan set out by the New Zealand Christian Council of Churches.