Kowhai Syndicate Homework: The purpose of Kowhai syndicate homework is to encourage purposeful communication at home and to provide a positive link between home and school which enhances a child’s learning. To assist children in developing an independent attitude and to study the effective use of time organisation. To broaden knowledge of current events. To reinforce knowledge of skills previously taught in the classroom. To gather ideas and information to bring back to the classroom. The importance of recreational reading at home is a priority for all students. Homework tasks will be set by individual teachers and may differ between classes. Tawa Syndicate Homework: All children in the syndicate will have regular homework. The purpose of homework is to provide opportunities for children to consolidate what they are learning at school. Over the term, the children in Tawa will receive fortnightly sheets containing a variety of activities to forge the home/school partnership. We see this as an opportunity to develop the children’s independence and time management. We hope parents will take an interest in the activities and encourage and support their children. Nga Tipuranga Homework: All children in these syndicates will usually have regular homework. Most homework has an emphasis on daily reading. Numeracy and other activities are occasionally included. The purpose of homework is to provide the children with an opportunity to practice skills and knowledge being introduced in the classroom and to enable you, the parents to be involved in this important phase of your child’s learning. It is up to each teacher to develop a homework programme which best suits the student’s needs. Teachers will communicate clearly with parents as to what is expected of them and their children. STATIONERY Stationery packs are purchased from the school office for New Entrant pupils only throughout the year. Limited stationery items will be available for all students from the school office throughout the year. MEDICAL The school has a well-equipped medical room to assist with carrying out first aid or providing a place for upset children to go. Teachers and teacher aides hold current first aid (First Aid Supply Team - Pro+ Med) certificates which are renewed regularly. We are strong believers in giving children first aid and then contacting parents or emergency contacts. We will not hesitate to contact an ambulance whenever we feel it is necessary so we can get expert help. One area we
Kowhai Syndicate Homework: The purpose of Kowhai syndicate homework is to encourage purposeful communication at home and to provide a positive link between home and school which enhances a child’s learning. To assist children in developing an independent attitude and to study the effective use of time organisation. To broaden knowledge of current events. To reinforce knowledge of skills previously taught in the classroom. To gather ideas and information to bring back to the classroom. The importance of recreational reading at home is a priority for all students. Homework tasks will be set by individual teachers and may differ between classes. Tawa Syndicate Homework: All children in the syndicate will have regular homework. The purpose of homework is to provide opportunities for children to consolidate what they are learning at school. Over the term, the children in Tawa will receive fortnightly sheets containing a variety of activities to forge the home/school partnership. We see this as an opportunity to develop the children’s independence and time management. We hope parents will take an interest in the activities and encourage and support their children. Nga Tipuranga Homework: All children in these syndicates will usually have regular homework. Most homework has an emphasis on daily reading. Numeracy and other activities are occasionally included. The purpose of homework is to provide the children with an opportunity to practice skills and knowledge being introduced in the classroom and to enable you, the parents to be involved in this important phase of your child’s learning. It is up to each teacher to develop a homework programme which best suits the student’s needs. Teachers will communicate clearly with parents as to what is expected of them and their children. STATIONERY Stationery packs are purchased from the school office for New Entrant pupils only throughout the year. Limited stationery items will be available for all students from the school office throughout the year. MEDICAL The school has a well-equipped medical room to assist with carrying out first aid or providing a place for upset children to go. Teachers and teacher aides hold current first aid (First Aid Supply Team - Pro+ Med) certificates which are renewed regularly. We are strong believers in giving children first aid and then contacting parents or emergency contacts. We will not hesitate to contact an ambulance whenever we feel it is necessary so we can get expert help. One area we