Information about
Adventure Playgrounds: The school has three separate adventure playground areas, each designated for a Syndicate group.
Art Room: This is
beside the swimming pool and is specifically dedicated for the teaching of art.
Ashton Scholastic Book Club: The Ashton Scholastic Book Club is available through the school approximately twice per year. This gives you the opportunity to purchase books at a competitive rate for your children. Order forms are sent home with the children, but please remember there is no obligation to buy.
Banking: The school provides a service for children to do banking. Each Tuesday there is the opportunity to bank through the ANZ. Details are available on enrolment, or through the school office.
Bullying: Temuka
Primary School
Clothing and Private
Property: Please note that
neither the teachers nor the Board of Trustees are responsible for the loss of
a child’s valuables and/or clothing - Please name all clothing
clearly. We strongly discourage children from
bringing valuable items to school. Unclaimed clothing is put
in the lost property box which is situated in Room 9 beside the main office.
Code of Behaviour: "Treat others as you expect to be treated”
- Pupils are expected to act with discipline and in a safe manner at all times
- Respect for people and property is expected
- A positive approach to discipline is taken – positives rewarded, negatives discouraged
- Bullying of any form is not tolerated
- Class rules are drawn up to ensure fairness and consistency to all
- Pupils causing major concern will be dealt with by the Principal or Senior Management
- Where necessary, parents will be involved in discipline matters
- Outside agencies e.g. Police, SES, CYF, CYPS etc will be involved if necessary
- At intervals and lunch time two teachers are on playground supervision assisted by the members of the School Council
There is an expectation on parents to instil sound social habits and behaviour in their children
Complaints: From time to time unfortunate situations arise. If you have a complaint the accepted procedure is –
(1) Contact the person concerned to discuss issue
(2) Contact the Principal – fill in a Concern Referral Form.
(3) Your concern will be fully investigated by the Principal
To ensure issues are dealt with fairly this procedure needs to be worked through in order.
Please Note – Issues pertaining to a particular child will only be discussed with
the parents/care
givers (Privacy).
Contact with Teachers/Principal: Teachers are always willing to talk to parents about their children, but this is best done at a suitable time. If you have a question, or a concern to discuss with a teacher, please phone and arrange a mutually acceptable time. If you wish to discuss any matter with the Principal please check with the office staff for an appointment.
Curriculum: The Curriculum at
To enhance the education opportunities of the pupils we also offer a Reading Recovery Programme for six year olds identified as needing a boost, a one-to-one tutoring programme for selected pupils and out-of-class tutoring in Music . Bible in Schools is also conducted by qualified personnel representing many denominations.
The school is well resourced with equipment and aids to assist with the various class and school programmes. These resources are regularly up-dated and replaced as required.
All teachers are encouraged to regularly update their curriculum knowledge and techniques so that they can assist the pupils to gain optimum value from the programmes provided. All classes participate in opportunities for education outside the classroom.
A special featu
re for Year 5-6 pupils is the biennial camping experience and an annual
ski trip. Year 3-4 classes participate in skating. The local
environment is used as much as possible to assist in the education of the
pupils.
Hall: The school hall is used for a variety of school activities (e.g. gymnastics, musicals, assemblies etc.)
Illness/Accident: Should a child become ill or have an accident at school the child will be made comfortable in the school sick bay. Where necessary contact will be made with the parents or the listed emergency contact person. Medical attention will be obtained, if necessary, in an emergency. The school needs to keep an accurate list of emergency contact numbers - please advise the School Office if your circumstances change.
Library: A well equipped library provides a valuable asset for the school.
It includes a computer information section and is connected to the Internet.
Lunches: Children may purchase lunches through the school. Monday, to Friday, lunches are supplied by the O'Reilly's Food Centre. Orders with money will be collected from school at 9:15 am daily. Price list is available from the school office.
Medicines: 
Some personal medication
is held in the Medical Room for children (e.g. for asthmatics, Bee stings
etc.) The administering of these will be overseen by our
office staff.
Newsletter: School newsletters are sent home with each the eldest child in the family, fortnightly. . From time to time other newsletters (e.g. Syndicate, Board of Trustees are also sent home.)
Out of School Care (OSCAR) This is an after school child care facility based in the classroom beside the school swimming pool. Monday to Friday 2.50 – 5.30 pm. $65 per week/child or $13 per session. Enrolment forms available from the school office or enquiries to Sport South Canterbury 03 686 0751 or email sarah@sportsouthcanterbury.org.nz
Pupil Absences: The school is responsible for ensuring the safety of all pupils. When your child is absent for any reason we need to know. Please phone or email he school office at office@temukaprimary.school.nz and advise of any absences. If desired, direct contact with the class teacher can also be made. From time to time children contract contagious illnesses which require time away from school. Check with your doctor or the school office to confirm the time required.
Reporting to Parents: Regular reporting to parents on pupil progress is carried out both in
parent/teacher interviews and in written form.
These are formal occasions, but should you wish to discuss your
child’s progress with the class teacher at any time, refer to the section above
for the best procedure.
School Council: Each year a School Council consisting of Year 6 pupils is selected. There are generally six councillors who meet monthly with the Principal to work through issues relating to the pupils and for enhancing the school. School councillors carry a major leadership role and their input has proven extremely valuable for the school.
School Costs:
School Fees:
1 child $45 (reducible to $40 if paid by end of Term 1).
2+ children $60 (reducible to $55 if paid by end of Term 1).
School Fees help to subsidise the many activities which happen in and around the school and for which there is little or no Government funding.
Stationery:
$10-$20 per pupil approximately.
Beginning of the year purchases can be made through local businesses.
The school has small stocks for additional purchases through-out the year.
New Entrants:
Document carrier (available from the School Office), $5.00 approximately
Junior Classes:
Junior Dictionary (available from book stores and School Office, $5.00 approximately.
Class Trips/Sport:
$10 per year approximately. To cover the cost of transport.
Year 5/6 swimming – approximately $15 per year.
Visiting Performances/Cultural:
$6 per child, per year,
approximately.
Year 5/6 Camp:
$80 per child approximately.
The Year 5/6 camp is held every second year.
Year 5/6 Skiing:
$50 per child approximately.
This is an annual trip to Mt Dobson.
Year 3/4
$20 per child approximately.
School Hours: Classes are in action from 9 am to 12.30 pm and from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm. Morning interval is from 10.30 am to 10.50 am. The school grounds open for the pupils at 8.25 am and all pupils are expected to vacate the grounds by 3.30 pm
School Office: The school office and reception area is located inside the front door of the two-storeyed section of the main block. The office is staffed daily from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
School Physical Environment: The grounds of the school are most attractive. Featuring well designed play areas and surrounded by trees, shrubs and garden plots. The pupils and staff have a functional and aesthetically pleasing environment in which to work. The Temuka Domain, camping ground, swimming pool and sports fields are adjacent to the school and are made good use of by the school.
Specialist Services available to the School: Health Nurse - Visits the school each Wednesday. During her visits
she regularly checks the New Entrant pupils and assesses any other health
referrals.
Dental Nurse - Is situated in the school grounds. The Dental Nurses have a programme of regular dental checks for all pupils and pre-school children. In an emergency the Dental Nurse can be contacted through the school office.
Speech Therapist - A speech therapy
clinic is conducted at school each Monday. The Speech Therapist’s room is
situated next to the school hall. Children can be referred to the
therapist by class teachers or parents. Should you have a concern about your
child’s speech please do not hesitate to discuss it with the class teacher or
speech therapist.
Special Education Service - Through this Timaru based service we have access to psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and itinerant teachers for special needs pupils.
Swimming Pool: A heated learners pool, fully equipped with swimming aids is situated adjacent to the main grass playing field. Full use is made of this pool, for all pupils, during the warmer months.
Travel to and from School:
(a) Ritchie’s operate a service to the Waitohi area. For further information contact the school bus co-ordinator, Mel Medland at school.
(b) If your child rides a bike to school please ensure:-
1) The bike is roadworthy
2) The child fully understands the road code
3) An approved cycle helmet is
worn
The school recommends that children below Year 4 should not ride a bike to school.
Tutoring for Pupils With Specific Needs: Pupils who are identified as having needs requiring one-to-one tutoring in curriculum areas are assisted by a Teachers’ Aide who works in conjunction with the Class Teacher. Assistance is provided in reading, writing, spelling, mathematics and other areas as required. Arrangements are also made to provide suitable programmes for children who are very able and need to be extended.
Uniforms: The uniform is a red sweatshirt with navy shorts or trousers, girls also have the option of a blue checked skirt or culottes. All items are available from the school office. Sunhats are to be worn through-out the summer months and can be purchased from the school office for $11.00. Beanies are $8 each. Other prices are - red sweatshirt with motif ($21.00) or red polar fleece sweatshirt ($40.00), Navy trackpants with motif ($25.00) or navy taslon pants ($35.00). Navy knit shorts with motif ($21.00). Short sleeve polo top ($16.00), long sleeve polo top, skivvies ($17.00). Checked skirt or culottes ($40.00). Checked fabric ($21.00 per metre)