Hikurangi – our learning competencies.

These are our Hikurangi. Hikurangi are the main feathers at the tip of bird’s wings. They are used to push the bird forward to fly. Our Hikurangi will be used by our ākonga to push them forward with their learning.

Expectations

Learning:

• Children come to school to learn and have fun.
• In order to learn, children must be at school everyday. Absences are very disruptive to learning.
• Parents are expected to listen to their child read the books they bring home and talk about these.
• Parents should make sure that their child brings their book bag to school each day.
• When children have home learning to do, parents should help children develop good habits by encouraging them to do their home learning at a certain time before dinner or before they are allowed to watch TV.

Attendance:

• All children should be at school by 8.15am but not before 8.00am. When children arrive late it is disruptive for them, the teacher and the rest of the class.
• If a child is away please phone the school on 274-9246.
• All children are expected to come to school every day unless they are very sick or there is a significant reason for them to be away.
• If a child is away for 2 or more days without notification the truancy officer will be informed.