@school mobile App
We use an App to share information about students' learning and to send out messages. Parents can use the the App to see what students are learning, inform us about absences, read our newsletters and much more. For more information , please go to the @school App page
ABSENCES
All pupil absences will be accounted for. If the message is not left in person, parents are asked to contact the school if their children are absent before 9:10am. An answer phone message service is provided. Also you can inform us of an absence via our school App
Unaccounted for children’s parents are contacted by the school secretary to ascertain that they are away and the reason.
Children arriving late (i.e. after the bell has rung) are expected to ‘check into the office’ immediately on arrival.
A written note should be provided if your child is going to be absent during term time for holidays, etc.
ACCIDENTS & ILLNESS
Requests to administer medicines must in all cases be a signed instruction / waiver and the appropriate form is supplied by the school. Pain Relief is not supplied by the school for the use of students Classroom teachers will inform the Secretary of any pupil who has become sick whilst at school. Parents will be phoned and where possible asked to collect the pupil.
AFTER SCHOOL
Please feel free to use our school grounds for general play or sports practices. Please note that the students must be supervised after 3pm
AFTER SCHOOL ROAD CROSSING
Please ensure the students are crossed across Boundary Rd outside the school
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
No children are to be in classrooms before 8:25am.
It is expected that arrangements will be in place at the end of the school day for children to be either bussed out, picked up at 3pm or supervised after school. Any changes to the normal after school routine, the school must be notified through the office preferably before 2pm – especially changes to the bus routine.
ASSEMBLIES
The school will meet in week 5 and week 9 at 2.15pm on Fridays in the Arts Centre. Classes will take turns to organise and run the assembly – please see our newsletter to see when assembly is.
Assemblies will provide a time:
_ to present certificates.
_ to inform children of organisation details.
_ class contributions
_ personal achievement
_ performance
BELL TIMES
8:55am School Begins
10:35am Morning Interval
10:55am Classes Resume
12pm Lunch eating break for 15 minutes
1.15 pm Play time
1:50pm Classes Resume
3pm School Finishes
BOOK CLUB
Scholastic book club flyers are sent home each month.
Bookclub orders need to be returned to school by the due date. Cheques should be made out to SCHOLASTIC and sent to school with the order in a named envelope or the credit card facility can be used. Please do not send along cash.
BUSES
The ministry of Education ruling states that children under 10 years of age must live 3.2km from the school, while those 10 years and over must live 4.8kms from school to be eligible to ride on the school bus. If these criteria are not met then the bus controller, in consultation with the board of trustees, makes the decision as to who will ride on the bus. This would be influenced by such factors as numbers of children already transported in relation to maximum loading and the present route followed. Parents are required to fill out a ministry bus transport application form on enrolment. To ensure safety of children, any changes of plans for bus children must come from the child’s parents, preferably by note or by phoning prior to 2.45pm.Our bus service is controlled by Mid Canterbury School Transport Service contactable 03 307 2420 or on www.mcsts.co.nz
CAMPS
Camp are encouraged at our school and are negotiated within individual classes. Class teachers will provide the necessary information well in advance.
CHOIR
Each year we have the opportunity to participate in the Mid Canterbury Schools Musical Festival. Participation is in the massed singing and we may have a Longbeach School item. Children from Year 3 onwards are invited to be in the choir. It is often necessary to ask for parent support and help in preparing for the festival.
COMPUTERS
All classrooms are equipped with computers. These will be utilized as tools across the curriculum where appropriate to enhance learning. Lap-tops are also available for use as we have a well stocked COW.
DENTAL SCREENING
Parents are informed of future dental screening which is conducted by the mobile dentistry screen unit. The unit visits the school, screens the students and if needed referrals are made.
DISCIPLINE
The strategies outlined in the school wide Positive Behaviour Plan will be followed by all staff.
DRESS CODE
The wearing of the approved school uniform (see uniform form details on our uniform) is expected. Pupils are expected to be clean and tidy. The wearing of theschool sunhat is compulsory in summer. The only jewellery permissible is a watch and stud earrings or items of religious or cultural significance.
ENROLMENT
If you wish to enrol your child please ring the school to arrange an appointment. When you enrol your child please bring with you their birth certificate, an emergency contact number, their immunisation certificate and any relevant information on health, medication and general development. Enrolling five year olds are encouraged to visit the classroom on several occasions before their birthday. This helps make the transition from home to school smooth and secure. The school will contact you to arrange these visits.
ENVIRONMENT
We operate an active environmental programme. This includes sorting our rubbish into compost, paper and plastic materials. Pupils manage a compost, a worm farm and recycle all paper waste. These programmes run with the support of Willowby Wastebusters.
FUND RAISING
We have an active fundraising group who work hard to support the school. If this interests you or you have some good ideas, please contact the school office.
HEALTH NURSE
The school health nurse visits regularly and can be contacted if parents have any concerns.
HOME & SCHOOL
We are fortunate enough to have an active Home & School committee who support the school with catering and fundraising activities. Every school parent is a member of the Home & School and is welcome to attend committee meetings and or join the committee.
LOST PROPERTY
Parents are requested to label clothing and items. Unclaimed items will be stored in the bin in the library and if not matched with owners will go into the recycled uniform store. All other items are eventually donated to charities.
NEWSLETTERS
Newsletters will be sent fortnightly. This is an important source of information and we encourage you read this carefully as it contains many crucial details about events at school. The youngest and only child from each family will be issued with a newsletter. Parents can elect to also receive the newsletter by email by contacting the School Office. If you have missed a copy we load a PDF copy on our web site or you can contact the office for a back issue.
PARENT HELP PROGRAMME
Parents are encouraged to become actively involved with their children’s education particularly if it suits the classroom teacher’s plans. Parent help activities may include: Assistance with written language / reading programmes / supervision of games / repairing and making resources /sharing hobbies and interests / transport.
Training for parent helpers is provided as required.
REPORTING TO PARENTS
Formal reporting methods are as follows:
Start of the Year: 3-way-conferences to meet the teacher and set up goals for the year ahead.
Mid-year: A written report followed by 3-way-conferences.
End of the Year: Written reports in December.
RUBBISH/RECYCLING
All pupils are encouraged to keep the school tidy. Recycled materials are placed in the green bins. Year 5/6 environmental leaders take recycle bins to the depot.
SMOKING & Vaping
As per Smoke & Vape Free legislation all buildings, facilities and grounds at Longbeach School are smoke and vape free at all times.
SPORTS
The children are encouraged to participate in team sport. Sports offered at the School are:
T/Ball Term 1 & 4
Netball Terms 2 & 3
Miniball Y3-6 Term 3 &4
Basketball Y7/8Terms 1
Ripper Rugby Term 1& 4
Soccer Terms 2 &3
Sports also available through the clubs are Rugby, Hockey and Tennis
The Longbeach School also participates in inter-school sports throughout the year - sports such as Winter Sport Tournament, X-Country, Athletics and Swimming Sports. These often serve as qualifiers for Canterbury competitions.
STATIONERY
The purchasing of children’s stationery is the parent’s responsibility. A list for the New Year is sent out with the end of year report. Class teachers will send a note home if additional items are required during the year.
SWIMMING
Instructional use will be made of the pool during Term 1. Skill development is to be given priority. Recreational lunchtime swims are provided at the discretion of staff.
Pool keys are available for a nominal fee for Term 1 for families to use the pool after school and during weekends. Please contact the school office for more details.
We use an App to share information about students' learning and to send out messages. Parents can use the the App to see what students are learning, inform us about absences, read our newsletters and much more. For more information , please go to the @school App page
ABSENCES
All pupil absences will be accounted for. If the message is not left in person, parents are asked to contact the school if their children are absent before 9:10am. An answer phone message service is provided. Also you can inform us of an absence via our school App
Unaccounted for children’s parents are contacted by the school secretary to ascertain that they are away and the reason.
Children arriving late (i.e. after the bell has rung) are expected to ‘check into the office’ immediately on arrival.
A written note should be provided if your child is going to be absent during term time for holidays, etc.
ACCIDENTS & ILLNESS
Requests to administer medicines must in all cases be a signed instruction / waiver and the appropriate form is supplied by the school. Pain Relief is not supplied by the school for the use of students Classroom teachers will inform the Secretary of any pupil who has become sick whilst at school. Parents will be phoned and where possible asked to collect the pupil.
AFTER SCHOOL
Please feel free to use our school grounds for general play or sports practices. Please note that the students must be supervised after 3pm
AFTER SCHOOL ROAD CROSSING
Please ensure the students are crossed across Boundary Rd outside the school
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
No children are to be in classrooms before 8:25am.
It is expected that arrangements will be in place at the end of the school day for children to be either bussed out, picked up at 3pm or supervised after school. Any changes to the normal after school routine, the school must be notified through the office preferably before 2pm – especially changes to the bus routine.
ASSEMBLIES
The school will meet in week 5 and week 9 at 2.15pm on Fridays in the Arts Centre. Classes will take turns to organise and run the assembly – please see our newsletter to see when assembly is.
Assemblies will provide a time:
_ to present certificates.
_ to inform children of organisation details.
_ class contributions
_ personal achievement
_ performance
BELL TIMES
8:55am School Begins
10:35am Morning Interval
10:55am Classes Resume
12pm Lunch eating break for 15 minutes
1.15 pm Play time
1:50pm Classes Resume
3pm School Finishes
BOOK CLUB
Scholastic book club flyers are sent home each month.
Bookclub orders need to be returned to school by the due date. Cheques should be made out to SCHOLASTIC and sent to school with the order in a named envelope or the credit card facility can be used. Please do not send along cash.
BUSES
The ministry of Education ruling states that children under 10 years of age must live 3.2km from the school, while those 10 years and over must live 4.8kms from school to be eligible to ride on the school bus. If these criteria are not met then the bus controller, in consultation with the board of trustees, makes the decision as to who will ride on the bus. This would be influenced by such factors as numbers of children already transported in relation to maximum loading and the present route followed. Parents are required to fill out a ministry bus transport application form on enrolment. To ensure safety of children, any changes of plans for bus children must come from the child’s parents, preferably by note or by phoning prior to 2.45pm.Our bus service is controlled by Mid Canterbury School Transport Service contactable 03 307 2420 or on www.mcsts.co.nz
CAMPS
Camp are encouraged at our school and are negotiated within individual classes. Class teachers will provide the necessary information well in advance.
CHOIR
Each year we have the opportunity to participate in the Mid Canterbury Schools Musical Festival. Participation is in the massed singing and we may have a Longbeach School item. Children from Year 3 onwards are invited to be in the choir. It is often necessary to ask for parent support and help in preparing for the festival.
COMPUTERS
All classrooms are equipped with computers. These will be utilized as tools across the curriculum where appropriate to enhance learning. Lap-tops are also available for use as we have a well stocked COW.
DENTAL SCREENING
Parents are informed of future dental screening which is conducted by the mobile dentistry screen unit. The unit visits the school, screens the students and if needed referrals are made.
DISCIPLINE
The strategies outlined in the school wide Positive Behaviour Plan will be followed by all staff.
DRESS CODE
The wearing of the approved school uniform (see uniform form details on our uniform) is expected. Pupils are expected to be clean and tidy. The wearing of theschool sunhat is compulsory in summer. The only jewellery permissible is a watch and stud earrings or items of religious or cultural significance.
ENROLMENT
If you wish to enrol your child please ring the school to arrange an appointment. When you enrol your child please bring with you their birth certificate, an emergency contact number, their immunisation certificate and any relevant information on health, medication and general development. Enrolling five year olds are encouraged to visit the classroom on several occasions before their birthday. This helps make the transition from home to school smooth and secure. The school will contact you to arrange these visits.
ENVIRONMENT
We operate an active environmental programme. This includes sorting our rubbish into compost, paper and plastic materials. Pupils manage a compost, a worm farm and recycle all paper waste. These programmes run with the support of Willowby Wastebusters.
FUND RAISING
We have an active fundraising group who work hard to support the school. If this interests you or you have some good ideas, please contact the school office.
HEALTH NURSE
The school health nurse visits regularly and can be contacted if parents have any concerns.
HOME & SCHOOL
We are fortunate enough to have an active Home & School committee who support the school with catering and fundraising activities. Every school parent is a member of the Home & School and is welcome to attend committee meetings and or join the committee.
LOST PROPERTY
Parents are requested to label clothing and items. Unclaimed items will be stored in the bin in the library and if not matched with owners will go into the recycled uniform store. All other items are eventually donated to charities.
NEWSLETTERS
Newsletters will be sent fortnightly. This is an important source of information and we encourage you read this carefully as it contains many crucial details about events at school. The youngest and only child from each family will be issued with a newsletter. Parents can elect to also receive the newsletter by email by contacting the School Office. If you have missed a copy we load a PDF copy on our web site or you can contact the office for a back issue.
PARENT HELP PROGRAMME
Parents are encouraged to become actively involved with their children’s education particularly if it suits the classroom teacher’s plans. Parent help activities may include: Assistance with written language / reading programmes / supervision of games / repairing and making resources /sharing hobbies and interests / transport.
Training for parent helpers is provided as required.
REPORTING TO PARENTS
Formal reporting methods are as follows:
Start of the Year: 3-way-conferences to meet the teacher and set up goals for the year ahead.
Mid-year: A written report followed by 3-way-conferences.
End of the Year: Written reports in December.
RUBBISH/RECYCLING
All pupils are encouraged to keep the school tidy. Recycled materials are placed in the green bins. Year 5/6 environmental leaders take recycle bins to the depot.
SMOKING & Vaping
As per Smoke & Vape Free legislation all buildings, facilities and grounds at Longbeach School are smoke and vape free at all times.
SPORTS
The children are encouraged to participate in team sport. Sports offered at the School are:
T/Ball Term 1 & 4
Netball Terms 2 & 3
Miniball Y3-6 Term 3 &4
Basketball Y7/8Terms 1
Ripper Rugby Term 1& 4
Soccer Terms 2 &3
Sports also available through the clubs are Rugby, Hockey and Tennis
The Longbeach School also participates in inter-school sports throughout the year - sports such as Winter Sport Tournament, X-Country, Athletics and Swimming Sports. These often serve as qualifiers for Canterbury competitions.
STATIONERY
The purchasing of children’s stationery is the parent’s responsibility. A list for the New Year is sent out with the end of year report. Class teachers will send a note home if additional items are required during the year.
SWIMMING
Instructional use will be made of the pool during Term 1. Skill development is to be given priority. Recreational lunchtime swims are provided at the discretion of staff.
Pool keys are available for a nominal fee for Term 1 for families to use the pool after school and during weekends. Please contact the school office for more details.
