Guidelines for Students
The school has a positive atmosphere
and excellent behaviour is expected of all students. Children are encouraged to be selfdisciplined and responsible.
The highest standards of personal and social behaviour are expected at all times.
- Private and public property will be respected at all times
- When students cause wilful damage to school property, inside or outside, they will be expected to contribute to the cost of repairs
- Dangerous goods and practices are not permitted
- Jewellery and other adornments may not be worn
- Watches and ear studs are acceptable
- If riding a bike to school, a helmet must be worn. Bikes need to be locked when stored at school. A bike enclosure is provided.
- Classes commence at 8.45am
- Students may be inside the classroom from 8.15am onwards
- Students are expected to walk at all times when moving in the school buildings or within the walkways
- Available play spaces include sealed areas and the two fields
- University of Auckland areas are out of bounds
- Weather permitting, all students will be outside during interval and lunch breaks
- Students must remain at school between 8.45am and 3.00pm
- If late or leaving school for any reason students must sign in or sign out at the office
- All students leaving the school premises during the day must be picked up from the school office
- Students not attending after school classes must go straight home after school
- Students attending after school classes must remain outside the classrooms until their Tutors are present
School Rules
- Follow directions.
- Be considerate - no teasing or put-downs.
- Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
- Respect others’ property and the environment.
- Be in the correct place at the correct time with the correct equipment.
- If you do not follow these rules, there are consequences.
Consequences
- Your name will be recorded in the Lunchtime Detention Book in the staffroom. The teacher will write the reason.
- Next day, you attend Lunchtime Detention in a designated classroom at 12.45pm, with pen and
paper. The Detention Teacher will tell you what step you are on.
You must go to Lunchtime Detention one day for each step. You will be released at 1.15pm. - If you are on Lunchtime Detention more than twice in a term, you will also have a half hour after school detention, and your parents will be notified of this.
NOTE: School detention is for serious offences / playground misdemeanors. It is not used for
classroom incidents.
Absenses
The school has a system of checking unexplained absences for all students. Parents must telephone the school office before 9.00am on any day that their child is absent. In addition to this, notes from parents, or medical certificates, are necessary to explain any absences. These are required when the child returns to school.
This is a legal requirement. In the event of your child not turning up at school without notice, we will telephone you at home or work to check on their whereabouts. Please ensure we have your current contact details.