What to Expect from our Kura

• Our school staff care about your child, their learning, where they are at now, and where they will be in the future.
• A school whānau that does everything to make sure your child is at school, and is participating, and progressing in their education.
• A school culture that recognises your child and your family for who they are, where they come from and who they want to be.
• A welcoming place that brings whānau together and who are welcomed as part of our school community.

What is Expected of Parents

•  Your child must go to school every day (Education and Training Act 2020).
• To set clear expectations with your child about why attending school every day is important
• It is the parents/caregiver’s responsibility to contact the school if your child is absent (will not be at school for a whole day or part of a day).
• The more time your child is away from school the harder it is to catch up on missed learning, which is why we focus on reducing challenges that might prevent students from attending.
•  Missing one week of school each term means missing more than a whole year of learning by the time your child turns 16. 

• Be aware of strangers and if they feel uncomfortable, then find an adult to talk to.
• Please don't linger in the park when they are on the way to or from school.  
• Don't cross the  street between cars as it can be difficult for vehicles to see children.
• Always use the pedestrian crossing to walk safely across the street.  Do not cross near the shops.  
• Constable Simon Fox is coming in to an assembly early next term to talk about road safety safety belts and walking to and from school. 
• PARENTS WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SUPPORT THESE MESSAGES TO OUR TAMARIKI

• Māori Language Week 9
• Chinese Language Week 10

• Chinese (simplified) with voiceover in Mandarin
• Arabic
• Spanish.

• POLi No fees. Instant transfer. 
• Online Eftpos No fees. Instant transfer. 
• Online Bank Transfer Allow 2 days for processing. No fees. 
• Credit/Debit Card $0.50 cent charge + 2.5% fee.
  Instant transfer.Visa / MasterCard / American Express /China UnionPay / G Pay available. 

• Class hours are 8.50 am -  3.00 pm each day.
• Classrooms open at 8.30 am.
• Morning interval is from 10.35 am - 11.00 am.
• Lunch is from 12.30 pm - 1.25 pm.
• School finishes at 3.00 pm.