Accidents, Sickness - If your child is sick or has an accident at school, we will make contact with you to arrange for your child to be collected. If we are unable to make contact, your child will be cared for in the sickbay, or in serious cases, will be taken to the local medical centre for necessary treatment.

Assemblies - School and syndicate assemblies are held every alternate Friday. Families are more than welcome to attend. See term updates for times and special assemblies.

Attendance - We encourage our students to attend regularly to consolidate their learning, and reward those who have full attendance for the year. If your child is sick or unable to attend for other reasons, please let us know as soon as possible. We monitor attendance, and work with Manurewa Schools Attendance Service to support student attendance.

Awhi Team - On a fortnightly basis our Awhi Team meet to discuss children requiring extra learning support. The team includes syndicate leaders, the RTLB (Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour), the SWIS (Social Worker in Schools) and school nurse. The team takes a holistic approach to learning and looks at ways that your child can be supported, health wise, socially as well as academically. Referrals to other supporting agencies can be accessed through their involvement.

Bicycles - If your child wishes to cycle, skate or scooter to school, permission must be sought from the school principal. Your child's bicycle will be locked in the bike racks during the school day. They must wear a helmet and have a lock. We take all care, but no responsibility for the safety of your child's bicycle. Children are asked to walk their bike when in the school grounds.

Board of Trustees - The Board of Trustees meets once a month. Dates for their meetings are in the newsletters. The meetings are open to anyone from our school community to attend.

Chaplain - We have a school chaplain, Seira Sola, who is in our school each week. Her role is to provide a friendly and listening ear for our students, staff and families. She will work alongside the Awhi Team and/ or classroom teachers, and help out where needed. Please feel free to come and speak with Lynette, or ask to see her at the school office.

Collecting children during the school day - Parents/ caregivers must report to the office to sign their child out of school.

Children requiring learning support/ enhancement - Teachers aim to cater for the broad range of needs in their class. If your child has a special learning need or ability we expect to communicate their development with you, to determine the best way to support their learning. We have a number of programmes that cater for their special needs.

Communication - Home and school communication is very important. On a regular basis you will receive school newsletters and notices.

Computers - We use Apple MAC computers. Our school is fully networked with internet access. With written consent from parents, there is access to the internet for students.

Contact details - Please contact the school office if your contact details have changed. It is important to keep these updated so that we can contact you particularly in the event of an emergency.

Concerns and complaints - If you have a concern or complaint, please direct this to your child's teacher, management staff or the principal. We value your concerns and will work together to address any issues.

Curriculum - Our curriculum is shaped to meet the needs and interests of our learners. We have an annual theme, with related contexts for study (topics) each term.

Custody/Access - Please let us know if there are any custody or access issues for your child. We will then work with you, the office staff, and the classroom teacher to communicate any information that will ensure only those with authorised access can contact/collect your child during the school day.

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Dental Clinic - A mobile dental clinic is available at certain times during the year. The dental clinic staff work on a rostered basis.

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Emergency procedures - If you are in the school at any time, please note the emergency evacuation procedures from any point in the school. There are designated assembly areas if the alarm is raised. Staff are trained for emergency procedures, both in fire evaucation and civil defence emergencies.

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Fruit in Schools - We are part of a Ministry of Health Initiative promoting healthy eating, and encouraging our students to eat 5+ fruit and vegetables a day. The children get a free piece of fruit each day, usually at morning tea time. Please let us know if your child is not allowed any particluar fruits or vegetables.

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Hazard identification - Please report any hazards or unsafe situations that come to your attention to the office. This will be passed onto our property manager or the appropriate personnel to address immediately.

Health Promoting School - We are a HPS (Health Promoting School). We have HPS student leaders who work together with staff, students and our community, looking for ways to make our school as healthy as it can be.

Homework - We encourage all children to share their learning with their families. Homework is about practicing what has already been taught at school, such as home reading, basic facts and spelling. It is also an opportunity for children to research information that they can bring to school to share with their class. Please contact us if you feel your child has an inappropriate amount of homework.

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Lunches - We no longer have a tuck shop or lunch orders. We encourage students to bring a healthy packed lunch. We discourage lollies, fizzy drinks and large packets of chips. We do have a 'requiring lunch scheme' where if possible, we will provide a lunch to those children who genuinely do not have lunch.

On Fridays we have sausage sizzle available for students to purchase.

Lost property - School uniform lost property is kept at the school office. Please see Office Staff if your child has lost their uniform. Please ensure your child's clothing and property are clearly named.

All other lost property is kept in the caretakers shed. At the end of each term this is put out for displayed. Unclaimed items are given to a local charity shop.

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Medication - If your child requires medication to be adminstered at school, please contact the school office to complete the necessary documentation. Their medication will be stored in the sick bay unless otherwise stated - in which case, the class teacher will ensure the safe storage of this (e.g. asthma pumps).

Money, valuables - If your child has money for a school trip etc, we ask that they hand it to their teacher immediately. All money is handed to the office early in the day for accounting. Teachers are unable to take responsibility for your child's money if they do not hand it in at this time. Valuables mst be left at home.

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Open days - Each term we aim to have an open day for families to participate in their child's learning. This is a chance to catch up with what is happening school wide and also in your child's class.

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Parent Helpers- If you wish to help in our school, please talk to your child's teacher who can refer you to the syndicate leaders. All parent helpers will have an induction to our school policies and practices to keep themselves and our children safe. All adults who work in our school on a regular basis are subject to undergoing police vetting as a legal requirement.

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Reporting Student Achievement - Opportunities to report student achievement will be made informally at the beginning and formally (written) mid-way and at the end of the school year. We encourage families to keep in regular contact about their child's learning, ensuring they are making the appropriate rate and level of progress.

Road Patrol - Roscommon patrols the crossing on Burundi Ave - 8.30am to 8.50am and 3pm to 3.15pm.

Reporting to Parents - Term 1: Meet the teacher night, beginning of year reporting, Term 2: Mid Year Report - written report, parent/ teacher conference, Term 4: End of Year Report - written report. Please feel free to discuss your child's progress at any time during the year. Tell us if there is anything you are concerned about or need clarified.

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School hours:

• School starts at 8.55am and ends at 3.00pm

• The School Office is open from 8am to 3.30pm

If your child arrives late, they must report to the office and sign in before going to class. This will ensure your child is not recorded as being absent for the day.

School Rules:

• Follow instructions, do as you are asked, when you are asked

• Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself

• Speak politely to others

• Ask permission to use others things

• Look after our school property

Sports Teams - Roscommon has many sports teams available for your child to join during the year. These are seasonal sports teams and the children represent the school at inter-school competitions. Some of the sports available include: basketball, rugby, soccer, cross country, volleyball, touch rugby, rugby league, athletics and swimming.

SWIS - The SWIS (Social Worker in Schools) role is to provide support for families, to enhance and support their child's learning at school. Kuenita Afele - our current SWIS, can be contacted through the school office. Self referrals to Kuenita are most welcome.

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Telling - We encourage children to "Tell" someone if there is anything that is making them unsafe or unhappy, and therefore affecting their learning. Please encourage your child to talk to you and/or a trusted adult if they have concerns. If we know about concerns, we will be able to do something about them.

Toys - We ask that your child keep their toys at home. These will be confiscated and returned when requested by parents.

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Uniforms - Uniforms can be purchased through the Uniform Shoppe, 1 Ronwood Ave, Manukau.

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Visiting during the school day - If you need to visit your child during the school day, please sign in at the office to receive a visitors badge. This helps all our students to identify authorised access to our school grounds at any time of the day, keeping them and you safe.