The following is a list of any school information relevant to Parents and Children attending South Hornby Primary School. Click on the required information:
| The school grounds open at |
8.30 a.m.
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| Classes commence |
9.00 a.m.
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| Morning break (30 mins) |
10.30 a.m.
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| Lunch |
12.30 p.m.
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| Classes commence |
1.15 p.m.
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| School closes |
2.50 p.m.
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Behaviour Policy and Procedures
We have an effective behaviour management policy for dealing
with difficulties, based upon our school rules. We also have systems for
rewarding positive behaviour.
Should you wish to view this in detail please contact the school office.
School Rules
To keep South Hornby School a great place to be, the following
school rules apply:
1. Be kind and friendly.
2. Talk nicely to others and show them respect.
3. Keep yourself, and others safe.
4. Look after school, and others' property.
5. Make good choices and do the best you can.
School Values
The following five values are all incorporated into our school programmes
of work.
1. Respect.
2. Initiative.
3. Honesty and Integrity.
4. Excellence.
5. Love of Learning.
Junior Syndicate Stationery
List
Middle Syndicate Stationery List
Senior Syndicate Stationery List
Parent Teachers' Association (PTA)
Meetings are held monthly. They are important in the wider life of the school. Fundraising is an important function of our P.T.A. All new members welcome.
In the interests of your child's safety we are required
by the Ministry of Education to hear from you if your child is absent
from school. We have an answerphone available for all absences,
please ring before 9.15 a.m as we operate an electronic attendance
system throughout the school, so it is important that child/ren are at
school on time everyday.
Should there be a need for you to take your child from school during the
day, could you please ensure that the child's teacher or the office are
informed.
This is particularly important as it could mean that nobody has seen the
child depart and it may take some time to establish their whereabouts.
If there are Custody issues or court orders relating to your child please
inform the Principal and teacher of these.
There are no school lunches available to purchase but sometimes,
as a fundraiser P.T.A sell hot dogs for lunch - this will be advised by
a notice sent home with your child/ren.
Available every day (orders to office before school commences): $1.00
Orange Juice
Class trips form a regular part of our school programme.
Class teachers and syndicates decide the nature and frequency of these.
Notices will inform you of details, cost and need for
parent help.
Road Patrols operate on Seymour Street from 8.30 a.m. -
9.00 a.m. and 2.45 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. A duty teacher takes children from
school to the Shands Road/Amyes Road intersection
after school to see them safely across the lights.
Bicycles - our School Policy is that children under Year 5 must be accompanied
by an adult. (this is on the recommendation of the Police).
Cars - parents are required to park outside the school grounds and to
walk in to collect children. (We prefer that you park on Seymour Street
rather than Shands Road for the safety of your child/ren).
If you are unable to pick your child up at 2.45 p.m. there
are after school care programmes operating in the Hornby Area.
Hornby After School Care at Hornby Primary School PH: 349 3905
Sockburn Oscar at Sockburn Primary School PH: 349 7329
We have a computer suite of 20 computers that all classes
have access to for word processing, desktop publishing, email and internet.
Each class has a number of computers linked to the internet on which children
do research and complete their work.
School Website
Your children will be producing wok which we may wish to put on
the school website. If you do not wish to have your child/ren's
work published here, please inform the school in writing.
The On-line Publication Policy, ICT Policy, The School Trip and Website Permission Form and the Student Use Agreement can be downloaded by clicking here.
Dental therapists visit our school at intervals throughout
the year. Please contact the School Dental Therapist directly if you have
any enquires PH: 349 7234.
If you are unsure whether your child should attend school
the following guidelines may be of some assistance.
• Infectious Diseases - measles, chicken pox, whooping cough - get
a doctor's opinion.
• Skin Diseases - school sores, ringworm. Generally children do not
need to stay away providing there is evidence of appropriate medication.
• Allergies - please notify us of allergies. Medication can be kept
in the school office.
• Head Lice - attendance at school is possible as long as effective
treatment has commenced. Please notify the teacher so further cases can
be monitored.
We make every effort to contact parents/caregivers in the
event of an emergency. Please ensure that the school office has an up
to date contact number. If you change your address or telephone
number please let the office know as soon as possible.
We report to parents regularly throughout the year.
Term 1 - Parent interviews - 'Goal setting'.
Term 2 - Portfolios sent home.
Term 3 - Parent interviews - 'Goal Review'.
Term 4 - Written report and Portfolios sent home.
Parents may wish to meet with a member of the staff to discuss any matters
which arise throughout the year. In this case parents are asked to telephone
the school for an appointment.
Similarly, a teacher may require an additional interview with a parent
if the need arises. We encourage parents to maintain close contact with
the school at all times.
The Health Nurse visits school on a regular basis. She is
available to discuss health problems, meet with parents andchil dren by
phoning (03) 383 6877.
Health/Vision Testers, employed by the Ministry of Health, generally visit
the school once a term to conduct hearing and vision tests at specific
age levels. Children with difficulties will be noted and parents/caregivers
advised. Phone (03) 383 6820
School Library - classes visit our library weekly. Children are able to borrow books to bring home. Please check class library day to ensure your child's book is returned on time.
Our lost property bin is kept in the school hall. Sadly
it is often full. We appreciate you helping to alleviate this problem
by NAMING YOUR CHILD'S PROPERTY.
To provide funds for extra curricular activities around the school, each family is asked for an annual donation of $60 per family, $40 per child.
Starting school is a major event in a child's life. We care
to make this important event as pleasant and enriching as possible.
Pre-Entry Visits
• Prior to your new entrant starting school, it is recommended that
they visit school to become familiar with their new surroundings and teacher.
• Pre entry visits take place from the start of the school day until
morning tea on the two Wednesdays prior to your child's 5th birthday.
• You are welcome to stay for a little while, but we prefer you to
leave your child so they can have the experience of being on their own
at school.
• The Junior Syndicate leader will phone to confirm dates for these
visits.
• We require from you:
An enrolment form (available from the school office)
An immunisation certificate
A birth certificate
Preparing your child for school:
The following are useful tips to make the transition to school easier
for your child:
• Encourage a positive attitude to school, talk to
your child about school and what will happen thrughout the day eg: play
lunch, lunch time, what the bells mean etc.
• Help your child to recognise their own name and if possible attempt
to write it.
• Teach your child how to manage their clothes, look after their
property and pack their own school bag.
• Provide opportunities for your child to use scissors, crayons and
pencils.
• Familiarise your child with a packed lunch. A small playlunch wrapped
separately is helpful.
• Name all clothing and property, this ensures lost items can be
located and returned quickly.
New entrants will attend school the normal school hours.
If a child is very tired and not coping with school an earlier finishing
time of 1.45 p.m. can be negotiated with the Junior Syndicate leader.
Scripture is taught in the school for half an hour per week. It is a non-denominational programme which has the aproval of the Board of Trustees. Parents who do not wish their children to participate in this programme, will need to notify the class teacher.
Because we cannot be responsible for the loss or damage
of valuables, we ask children not to bring them to school. This includes
large sums of money, jewellery, toys, electronic games and
mobile phones.
Junior Syndicate (Year 0 - 3)
| Year 1 | Mrs Margaret Richards | Room 2 |
| Year 1 | Mrs Angela Jones | Room 3 |
| Year 1 - 2 | Miss Katie Petheram | Room 5 |
| Year 2 - 3 | Mrs Marie Crosby | Room 9 |
| Year 1 - 2 | Mrs Rosemary Waugh | Room 10 |
| Year 3 | Mrs Pamela Dawson - Deputy Principal/Syndicate Leader | Room 12 |
| Year 3 | Mr Martin Bootten | Room 11 |
Senior Syndicate (Year 4 - 6)
| Year 4 - 5 | Mrs Annameika Jack | Room 15 |
| Year 4 - 5 | Miss Charlotte Nimmo | Room 16 |
| Year 4 - 5 | Ms Sonja Smith | Room 17 |
| Year 5 - 6 | Mrs Anne Pratt | Room 6 |
| Year 5 - 6 | Mr Mark Maddren | Room 7 |
| Year 5 - 6 | Mr Richard Breach - Assistant Principal/Syndicate Leader | Room 8 |
Other Teaching Staff
Mrs Kirsten Harris-Tatana
Miss Sarah Cole
Mrs Claire Wheeldon
Reading Recovery
Mrs Helen Taege
School Secretary
Mrs Sandra Cox
Support Staff
Mrs Jeanette Hansen
Mrs Patricia Fanning
Mrs Judith Taylor
Mrs Amy Bisley
Mrs Vicki Ward
Mrs Hayley Courtier
Caretaker
Mr David Shelton
Our staff are here to see that your child continues to improve
their education from whatever level they are on. Communication is the
key to a successful partnership between home and school. If you wish to
discuss your child's progress or any other related matters please make
a suitable time with your child's teacher, syndicate leaders or myself.
52 Shands Road, Hornby, Christchurch
8042
Phone (03) 349 7561 Fax (03) 349 7501
Email:
admin@southhornby.school.nz
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by Tania Woodham © 2001