and
Procedure Booklet
This booklet is designed to help
you as parents/caregivers to gain an understanding of the day to day
procedures, some important policies and guidelines that will help form a
positive partnership with Norsewood and
(2009 version)
INFORMATION BOOK CONTENTS:
1. WELCOME TO
School Motto and School Vision
Type of School and Description -
Beliefs
2. SCHOOL PERSONNEL –
page 8
Staff
Board of Trustees
School Support Group
3. SCHOOL CURRICULUM
& CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT page 9
Homework
Care of books sent home
Religious Instruction
Technology Classes
Library
Taha Maori & Te Reo Maori
Fitness/Swimming/P.E. Programmes
4. SCHOOL PROCEDURES –
page 11
Assemblies
Enrolments
Absences
School Uniform Dress
School Expectations
School Hours/Term Dates i.e. Holidays
Lost Property
Health Centre
Sickness
Dental Care
Headlice
Medical Attention to Pupils
Out of Grounds during School Hours
Use of Phone
Parent Help
Lunches
Heated Lunches
Toys
Money
School Transport
Travel Assistance
School House System
Playgroup
Skateboards, Roller Blades
Scandi Dancing
Emergency Drills
Wet Days
Sun Protection
Cycle Safety
Ashton Scholastic Book Club
School Photos
Stationery Purchases
School Accounts
5. SCHOOL MANAGEMENT –
page 20
Reporting on Children’s Progress and Achievements
Behavioural Management
Self Review
New or Reviewed Policies
Concerns and Complaints Summary
6. SCHOOL EVENTS – page
21
Calendar of Events
Interschool Sports and Cultural Activities
School Camp
Saturday Sports and Other Sporting Activities
Pet Day
7. SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT –
page 23
Parking
Working Bees
Use of School Facilities
Social Work in Schools (SWIS)
8. SCHOOL COMMUNICATION –
page 24
Absence from School
Notices and
School Visits and Telephone Calls
Withdrawal of Pupils
9. APPENDICES – page 25
Behavioural Management Policy
Behaviour Modification Plan
Examples of Minor and Major Behaviour/Offences
Environmental/Citizenship Chores
School Expectations
School Uniform Policy
School Uniform Requirement
Code of Conduct
School Support Group Policy
BOT Self Review and Activity 2009
Charter, Specifics and Actions 2009