Information

Below you will find a variety of information relating to the day to day running of the school. For further information, please call the school office or drop in and obtain a prospectus.

Hours of schooling:

School starts: 8.55 am - Break: 10.30 am – 10.45 am -  Lunch: 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm - School finishes: 3.00 pm

School Uniform: We pride ourselves in our practical and affordable school uniform. All students must wear this in accordance with the schools policy. Uniform items can be purchased from the school office. The uniform policy is at the end of this page but the day to day uniform is as follows

School fees: There are no fees

School lunches: Our PTA runs the school canteen based in the school hall. Food is healthy, affordable and nutritious. Orders are placed before the school day starts by the students themselves. Menus and prices can be obtained at the school office or the canteen.

Stationery: The selling of stationery is a PTA fundraising activity. Parents are encouraged to support this PTA venture, but if you wish to buy any stationery elsewhere could you please make sure that you buy only the types of items on your child’s stationery list. Most stationery packs are around $15.

Students travelling to school via bus: Should you wish for your child to travel via bus, ask at the office for information as to systems, routes and timings.

Students walking to school: Road patrollers are based outside the school on Cameron Rd as well as the corner of Kowhai Ave. We ask that all parents walk with their child to and from school over their first few days until they have developed safe routines.

Students travelling to school via car. The drop off bay is on Cameron Rd by the outdoor courts as well as the car park at the end of the rugby fields.

School newsletters: These are sent home fortnightly. We ask all parents for their email address so that we can send this so as to be more environmentally friendly. Those parents that don’t have an email address will receive all newsletters and notices in a paper format.

Syndicate assemblies: These occur weekly. All parents, caregivers and whanau are welcome to attend.

Whole School Celebration Assemblies: These are held every 3 weeks. Again, all parents, caregiver and whanau are welcome to attend.

Duffy Books in Homes: The school values literacy and is involved in the nationally acclaimed Duffy Books programme. This programme develops students love of books and develops their understanding of the importance of literacy in their lives.

Absentees: Should your child be absent from school, please call and register their absence by 8.30am.

Reports and parent interviews: An initial report will be sent home in the first term with an invitation for all parents to meet teachers and discuss the learning goals for their child. Further parent evenings are held in early term 3 with a  final report going home towards the end of term 4.

Parent education evenings: A variety of informative, consultative and educational evenings are held throughout the school year. Please view the school newsletters and the calendar section of this website for details.

Children's medical needs: Please inform the school should your child's health or medical needs differ from that at the time of enrolment

How to enrol your child: Parents can obtain an enrolment pack from the school office. You can easily book a time for a tour and a discussion with our school Principal, Mr. Brett Larsen. If your child is a new entrant, we can arrange for a school visit morning where you and your child can experience educational opportunities at Te Puke Primary School first hand. A birth certificate for new entrants is required to verify the age of your child as well as a copy of their immunisation record.  Ph (07) 5737434. Email: tpps.office@enternet.co.nz

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School uniform policy

Rationale

Students enrolled at Te Puke Primary School are required to wear the official school uniform. The schools uniform establishes a school identity and sense of belonging and supports the school’s attempts to create a sense of pride in personal appearance and the school’s image. The uniform makes it easier for parents to decide what their child will wear to school each day and eliminates peer pressure to dress in expensive ‘label’ clothing.

Guidelines

·       - Students are required to wear the correct school uniform at all times during the school day as well as school trips when required.

      - If a child’s not wearing a school uniform item, they must have a note written by their parent/caregivers giving reasons. Non regulation items are only allowed to be worn for one day when accompanied by a parental/caregiver note.

·       - It is parents/caregivers responsibility to label all uniform items. The school takes no responsibility for lost property.

·       - During wet or cold weather in terms 2 and 3, students are allowed to wear a non uniform item (eg: jacket/coat) to/from school, but this must be removed once at school.

·       - Hats must be worn by students in terms 1 and 4 whenever they go outside.

·       - The uniform must be clean, tidy and in good repair

·       - No jewellery to be worn unless it is of cultural or religious significance. Such items must be verified by the principal via a note written by the parents explaining its significance and need to be worn at school. The school takes no responsibility for lost jewellery

·       - Earrings must be simple studs

·       - Hair must be clean, tidy. Colour enhancements can only be the same as the students natural hair colour.

·       - Any undergarments should not be seen eg: singlets, t-shirts, boxer shorts.

·       - Long pants can’t be worn with skirts

·       - Children who for religious reasons need to wear extra garments (eg:scarves/headdress) are required to do so in the school colours of red, black or white

·       - No stick on tattoos or drawings on skin

·       - The school will purchase and provide labelled/logo uniform items at low prices passing these costs directly onto the purchaser.  Items that can only be purchased through the school and no other retailer because of the school logo are polo shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, pants/trousers, skorts and hats. The school is committed to ensuring that uniforms are affordable and of a high quality.

·       - Second hand items can be brought and sold via the community notice board in the administration area. The school will not sell clothes on behalf of parents. Selling cards are available at the office.