Frequently Asked Questions

How can we order school lunches?

The Lunch Club delivers lunches to school every day.  They have an online ordering system, and require 24 hours notice of an order.  If 5 lunches are ordered at any one time (not necessarily for consecutive days) they offer a 15% discount.  Check out the menus at www.thelunchclub.co.nz

How do composite classes work?

Exactly the same as single year-level classes.  Teachers group the children according to their achievement level, regardless of whether they are a Year 3 or a Year 4 student.

When can I purchase school uniforms?

Uniforms will be on sale at the school office from Thursday 27 January, 10am-2pm daily until 02 February.  On Thursday 03 February and Friday 04 February the shop will be open 8:15-9:15am, and 2:50-3:10pm. 

The Uniform Shop is open every Friday morning during the term, 8:30-9:15am.  Prior arrangement with our Receptionist, Hilary Ford, is required if you need to buy uniform garments at other times.

Must I purchase stationery from the school office?

No, people are welcome to purchase stationery at any retail outlet.  Collect a stationery list from the office from 27 Janaury onwards, or your child will bring one home on 03 February.  If not purchasing from the school it is essential that you buy exactly what is on the list; please do not assume that a similar book will be suitable. 

When will we know which class our child has been placed in for 2011?

Class lists for the whole school will be on the window of the Library from 10am on Sunday 30 January.  Year 1 and 2 class lists will also be on the windows of the Pukeko awhina space.  Year 3-4-5-6 class lists will also be on the windows of the downstairs awhina space in Poenamu block.

When is School Assembly?

Every Friday at 12:10pm

Every class takes turns at leading Assembly and presenting work they have covered in class.  The schedule can be found on the Events section of this website.

What are the Times for the School Day?

08:15am     Supervision begins, children may play in the grounds, and enter classrooms

08:50am     First learning block

10:50am     Morning Interval

11:10am     Second learning block

12:40pm     Lunch eating time

12:50pm     Play time

01:25pm     Third learning block

02:50pm     School day finishes

03:15pm     Supervision finishes, and children still at school must come to the Office area