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If Your Child Is Away
If Your Child Is Away please inform the school by using the HERO app.
We are legally required to collect information on why children are absent.
If you have not notified the school, a txt will be sent informing you of their absence.
Should you receive a txt like this, and you believe your child is at school please contact us urgently.
Thank You
If Your Child Is Away please inform the school by using the HERO app.
We are legally required to collect information on why children are absent.
If you have not notified the school, a txt will be sent informing you of their absence.
Should you receive a txt like this, and you believe your child is at school please contact us urgently.
Thank You
After School Care at Western Heights School
Contact Gaye mobile: 021026 96958
Please Note:
This programme is run at Western Heights school but not by Western Heights school. Gaye is a private contractor. Thanks.
Contact Gaye mobile: 021026 96958
Please Note:
This programme is run at Western Heights school but not by Western Heights school. Gaye is a private contractor. Thanks.
2025 Term Dates:
Term 1 - Wednesday 5 February - Friday 11 April
Term 2 - Monday 28 April - Friday 27 June
Term 3 - Monday 14 July - Friday 19 September
Term 4 - Monday 6 October - Tuesday 16 December
Other Breaks and Holidays:
Waitangi Day Thursday 6 February
Easter Friday 18 April; Monday and Tuesday 21 and 22 April
King's Birthday Monday 2 June
Matariki Friday 20 June
Labour Day Monday 27 October
Term 1 - Wednesday 5 February - Friday 11 April
Term 2 - Monday 28 April - Friday 27 June
Term 3 - Monday 14 July - Friday 19 September
Term 4 - Monday 6 October - Tuesday 16 December
Other Breaks and Holidays:
Waitangi Day Thursday 6 February
Easter Friday 18 April; Monday and Tuesday 21 and 22 April
King's Birthday Monday 2 June
Matariki Friday 20 June
Labour Day Monday 27 October
Bell times
Classes begin at 9:00 and finish 2.40 (juniors and their siblings) 2.50pm rest of school.
Morning interval is 10.37 -11.00
Lunchtime is 12.30 -1.15 (Lunch ordering scheme available)
Our classrooms are open at 8.30 for children to prepare for the day.
There is a before school and after school care programme 7am to 8.30 and 2.40 to 6pm under our school hall. This is run independently of the school. There is currently a wait list. Contact Gaye on 021 0269 6958 to enquire.
Absences
If your child is away from school please contact the office and leave a message. As we have to account for all absences a message or note is important for us to comply with attendance regulations.
Phone: 09 8361213 email: [email protected]
If you have not contacted the school by 9.30am you may be called.
Leaving during the school day
If you require to take your child out of school during the school day please come to our office FIRST. Our office staff will ask you to sign out your child by filling in the Sign Out on our VisTab. They will then give you a sign out slip to give to the teacher so you can collect your child. Teachers have been instructed by the principal to not release children without the sign out slip.
Bicycles
These may be ridden to school by senior children. Helmets must be worn. A bike rack is located under the school hall. Scooters and skateboards can also be ridden to the school gate. They can then be pushed or carried to the cloakrooms.
Class trips
Classes often have trips out of the school to support classroom studies. We inform you of these outings and the costs are keep to a minimum. To comply with safety policies we require parent help, and if we believe your child needs specific supervision to ensure his/her safety we may require you to attend.
Dental Clinic
Other schools in the area share the dental nurse and you can contact her by ringing 09 8389751.
Dress
We do not have a school uniform but do encourage sensible dress to enable children to take part in all school activities. Can all clothing be named clearly. Lost items can be retrieved from the class take home boxes or syndicate baskets. Hats must be worn over the summer to comply with our safety in the sun policy.
Medical Issues and Medication
It is important that the school office is informed of any medical issues your child has and if it is serious you will be asked to supply a photo with information for the Recovery Room so that staff are informed of what to do in case of an emergency.
If your child suffers from asthma can you please supply the office with an up to date asthma plan and support medication for use at school.
If your child requires medication please provide it in a container or envelope clearly marked with dosage and child's name.
You must fill out a medication sheet giving us permission to give it to your child.
Where possible children who become ill at school are sent home after the parent or emergency person has been contacted.
Reporting to Parents
There are opportunities to meet with your child's teacher formally twice a year (February and July). You are however welcome to make appointments to see the teacher as needs arise.
These are student led conferences, so it is important to attend and show your support. Keep an eye out for the dates in your school newsletter.
You will receive two written reports per year.
Sports
Our year 4 - 6 children take part in inter-school sporting fixtures for major sports and minor games. Notices will come home to those involved.
Our children and staff appreciate parent support at these activities.
Each year we have school Netball teams. Registration is in the first term. Please contact Nuree Greenhalgh through the office for more information. n[email protected]
Fitness is an important part of the schools Health and Physical Education programme and all children must take part. If your child for health reasons cannot participate on occasions please send a note to the teacher.
Valuables
We cannot be responsible for valuables and money so please do discourage your child from bringing such items to school. Could any money sent to school for a specific purpose be in a named envelope.
Classes begin at 9:00 and finish 2.40 (juniors and their siblings) 2.50pm rest of school.
Morning interval is 10.37 -11.00
Lunchtime is 12.30 -1.15 (Lunch ordering scheme available)
Our classrooms are open at 8.30 for children to prepare for the day.
There is a before school and after school care programme 7am to 8.30 and 2.40 to 6pm under our school hall. This is run independently of the school. There is currently a wait list. Contact Gaye on 021 0269 6958 to enquire.
Absences
If your child is away from school please contact the office and leave a message. As we have to account for all absences a message or note is important for us to comply with attendance regulations.
Phone: 09 8361213 email: [email protected]
If you have not contacted the school by 9.30am you may be called.
Leaving during the school day
If you require to take your child out of school during the school day please come to our office FIRST. Our office staff will ask you to sign out your child by filling in the Sign Out on our VisTab. They will then give you a sign out slip to give to the teacher so you can collect your child. Teachers have been instructed by the principal to not release children without the sign out slip.
Bicycles
These may be ridden to school by senior children. Helmets must be worn. A bike rack is located under the school hall. Scooters and skateboards can also be ridden to the school gate. They can then be pushed or carried to the cloakrooms.
Class trips
Classes often have trips out of the school to support classroom studies. We inform you of these outings and the costs are keep to a minimum. To comply with safety policies we require parent help, and if we believe your child needs specific supervision to ensure his/her safety we may require you to attend.
Dental Clinic
Other schools in the area share the dental nurse and you can contact her by ringing 09 8389751.
Dress
We do not have a school uniform but do encourage sensible dress to enable children to take part in all school activities. Can all clothing be named clearly. Lost items can be retrieved from the class take home boxes or syndicate baskets. Hats must be worn over the summer to comply with our safety in the sun policy.
Medical Issues and Medication
It is important that the school office is informed of any medical issues your child has and if it is serious you will be asked to supply a photo with information for the Recovery Room so that staff are informed of what to do in case of an emergency.
If your child suffers from asthma can you please supply the office with an up to date asthma plan and support medication for use at school.
If your child requires medication please provide it in a container or envelope clearly marked with dosage and child's name.
You must fill out a medication sheet giving us permission to give it to your child.
Where possible children who become ill at school are sent home after the parent or emergency person has been contacted.
Reporting to Parents
There are opportunities to meet with your child's teacher formally twice a year (February and July). You are however welcome to make appointments to see the teacher as needs arise.
These are student led conferences, so it is important to attend and show your support. Keep an eye out for the dates in your school newsletter.
You will receive two written reports per year.
Sports
Our year 4 - 6 children take part in inter-school sporting fixtures for major sports and minor games. Notices will come home to those involved.
Our children and staff appreciate parent support at these activities.
Each year we have school Netball teams. Registration is in the first term. Please contact Nuree Greenhalgh through the office for more information. n[email protected]
Fitness is an important part of the schools Health and Physical Education programme and all children must take part. If your child for health reasons cannot participate on occasions please send a note to the teacher.
Valuables
We cannot be responsible for valuables and money so please do discourage your child from bringing such items to school. Could any money sent to school for a specific purpose be in a named envelope.