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FAIRFIELDSCHOOL
Empoweringlearnerstobepositive,selfdirectedandengagedlifelonglearners

InformationBooklet
2016

FairfieldSchoolInformationBooklet2016

WELCOMETOFAIRFIELDSCHOOL

NauMaiHaereMai,AfioMai,,WillkommenAverywarmwelcometoFairfieldSchool.

Fairfield School, which was established in 1963, is a mediumsized urban school, situated in thenortheast
cornerofLevin.Weareafullprimary,decile3schoolwithanapproximaterollof430students.

The Fairfieldcommunityisa culturallyrichanddiversecommunity,whichallowsourchildrentheopportunity

toengagewith,and understandawidevarietyofculturalbackgrounds.Ourcurrentdemographyis:62%New
Zealand European,18%NewZealandMori,7%Asian,9%Pasifika,1%MiddleEastern/LatinAmerican/African
and 4% Other. Atourschool,we aim to celebratethe culturalrichness of ourschoolinavariety ofways, to
empowerourstudentsandtobuildtheirprideandmanaoftheirculture.

Fairfield has a proud history of providing quality learning and teaching programmes and seeking the best
opportunitiesforourlearners.Wehavealarge,dedicatedstaff,whoallcontributetothelearningexperiences
of ourchildren.Staffwork incollaborationtoensurequalitylearningprogrammesthatarefoundedonsound
pedagogyandeffectivepractice.

As a school, we seek to involve our community through a range of different events and opportunities. A
highlightoftheschoolcalendaristhe Fairfield Gala, whichisanincrediblywellpatronisedcommunityevent.
Family and whanau are also involved through sporting opportunities, learning and teaching programmes,
cultural experiences and informal events. Fairfield School enjoys a very active Fairfield Community Group,
whoaretheprimaryfundraisingsourcefortheschool.

We knowthatastronghome/school partnershipandrelationshipbestsupportsourchildrenandwewelcome
parentshelpinginourschool.

This information booklet is designed to provide you with some useful information about our school.Ifyou
havefurtherquestions,pleasefeelfreetoseeyourchildsteacher,ourDeputyPrincipalormyself.

WelookforwardtoworkingwithyouandyourchildatFairfieldSchool.

ReganOrr
Principal

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SCHOOLCHARTER

A Schools Charter sets the vision and strategic direction for the school. The Charter is reflective of the
aspirations ofthe community. The Charteralsosets forththeachievementtargetstheschoolaimstoachieve
andtheannualplans,whichtheschoolwillworkthrough.

Vision
Empoweringlearnerstobepositive,selfdirected
andengagedlifelonglearners

Ewhakarangatiraanatehungakongakiatrunga,
kiamotuhakehokinapukengaakorangamoaketonu.
Mission
Tocreateadynamicandfuturefocusedenvironment,
enablingsuccessforourcommunityoflearners.

Kawaihangatiahekurahihiri,hekuramatakite,
epuawaiaingtauiraheirangatirampp.

Valuesare deeplyheld beliefs are aboutwhatisimportantordesirable.Theyareexpressedthroughtheways

inwhichpeoplethinkandact.
NewZealandCurriculum,Pg10

The following Values arewhat ourCommunity considered importanttoprovidethefoundationforsuccessful

learningandtodeveloppositiverelationships.

PERSEVERANCE

RESPECT

RESPONSIBILITY

Utonutanga

Whakaute

Takohanga

havingagrowthmindset,where
progressandimprovementis
possible
managingself

respectforself,othersproperty
thinking

beingresponsibleforownactions,
takingownership,managingself

CREATIVITYandINNOVATION
MANA
AuahatangaPmanawa
Prestige

asenseofunderstanding,respect,
discoveringyourownspecial
empathy,empowerment,holistic
talents.Solveproblemsin
wellbeing
differentways.Seekingnewideas
participatingandcontributing
usinglanguage,symbolsandtexts

UNITY
Kotahitanga

relatingtoothers,collaboration,
workingtogether

AfullcopyofourChartercanbefoundonourschoolwebsite:www.fairfieldlevin.school.

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NEWENTRANT/YEAR1SCHOOLINFORMATION

We recognisethattransitioningtoprimaryschoolisanimportant milestoneforyour child. Wework closely

with parents and childrentoensure thetransitiontoourschoolisassuccessful as possible. Wehaveavery
goodworking relationshipwith manyoftheEarlyChildhoodCentresinLevin,whichassistswiththetransition
process and ensuring we know the most about your child. Of course, the best person to tellusaboutyour
childisyou,andwevaluetheinformationthatyousharewithusaboutyourchild.

We have two teachers who will work alongside you for your childs transition, Basia Powell (Assistant
Principal) and Sally Rollinson (New Entrant teacher). Together, Basia and Sally will support you with your
childstransitiontoschool.

Enrolment
Enrolment of a new entrant student is usually preceded by a discussion involving the Principal, and / or
Assistant Principal, the parentsand the newstudent. Parentsareinvitedto enrol their child atermprior to
their5thbirthday. Thisisto enablenew entrants to benefitfrom anopportunitytoenjoyapreentryschool
experience

Enrolmentinformationrequired
Anenrolmentpackisavailableattheofficewithallthenecessarydocumentation.

Details such as address,phone number,emergencycontactsandspecifichealthmatters,particularlyallergies

orasthmawillbenoted.

Parentsshouldbring:
Proofofage,e.g.BirthCertificateorPassport
ImmunisationcertificaterequiredbytheMinistryofHealth

Parentswillbeadvisedofpreschoolvisitingdateswhentheyenrol.

Preschoolvisits
We recognise that each individual child is unique and different, therefore preschool visits are tailored to
meet your childs need. On average, your child will have two scheduled visits to school in theNewEntrant
class,butifyouwouldlikemore,thatisnoproblem.

Typically our scheduled day for school visits is Thursday, however, if this does not suit, we can arrange a
different day and time. Thefirstvisitisusuallyfrom8.50am 11.00am with thesecond visit from8.50am
1.00pm.Yourchildwillneedtobringsomemorningteaandadrinkforthesecondvisit.

The aim ofthe visitsaretohelpfamiliesgentlyworkthroughthechangesrequiredwhenachildstartsschool.

Thisisasteptowardsyourchildseasytransitionintofulltimeschooling.

FirstVisit
Onthefirst morning, pleasegototheschoolreceptionareaby8:40amandamemberoftheleadershipteam
(normallythePrincipalorDeputyPrincipal)willtakeyouandyourchildtotheclassroom.

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Parentsarewelcometo stayforthedurationofthevisit(ifyouwouldliketo).Forsomechildrenthetransition
may beeasier ifyouleave, but wewill beguidedbyyou. Ifyouoryour child is anxious, feelfreetotalkto
yourteacheraboutthebestwaytohandlethis.

PreparingforSchool
Many parents like to know how to best help their child. Talking with your child about number ideas and
reading to your child are really helpful. Reciting and singing Nursery Rhymes helps establish language
patterns.

Letterformation
OurstyleofwritingiscalledBasicScript.

It avoids any need to makemajorchangesinstyle during the studentsschoollife. As writingskillsmature,

links are added betweenlettersthus makingwriting more fluent forthe seniorclasses. Littlechangeshould
berequiredforanyfutureclassorschool.

Itisagoodideatousetheletterformationsweuseatschoolifyouareteachingwritingwithyourchild.

Writingnameswithonlythefirstletterasacapitalisimportant.

It is an advantage for children to have consistent help with the shape and size of letters when they start
writing.

Itishelpfulifyourchildcanwritetheirnamebeforetheystartschool.

Somethingstorememberabouttheschoolvisit
Treatthevisitasanordinaryschoolday;itseasiertoestablishonesetofexpectations.
Asmooth,calmstarttothemorningisagoodplan.
Theaimofthevisitisforchildrentoexperiencetheschoolprogramme.
Ifyourchild is always called by afriendlyorshortenednameandyourehappyforthistocontinue,let
theteacherknow.
Ifyourchildisfeelingunwell,pleasekeepthemathome.

Requirements:
It is importanttobe at school ontime. Thisfosterssoundwork ethicsasrequiredthroughoutlife. It
also sets routines required for a positive working classroom. Being late can disrupt your childs
readinessfortheday.
Childrenneed to becollectedon time fromtheclassroom at the endof theschoolday. The teachers
donotletthechildrenleavetheclassroomuntilanadultknowntothestaffcomestocollectthechild.
Thisisasafetyprecaution.Childrennotpickedupby3.00pmwillwaitintheschooloffice.
Anamedschoolbagthatcanholdfoodanddrink,abookbag,andclothing.
Stationeryrequirements.
Plasticdrinkbottlescontainingonlywater.

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Considerations
Talkpositivelytoyourchildaboutstartingschool
Classvisitsareimportantpriortostartingschool.
Independence:Canyourchildputontheirshoes,anddothemup?
Naming possessionsallows items tobe returnedtotheirowner. (Lunchboxes,schoolbags,aswellas
clothingandfootwear.)
Confidence in completing tasks. Encouragechildrentoputawaytoysandclothes afteruse, thishelps
withclassroomroutines.
Usingcrayons,pencils,scissorsandglue,developsfinemotorskills.
Encouraging a child to talk about their art work, places they visit, or experiences they have had,
improvesorallanguageskills.
Reading to children regularly gives them a good start at school. The public library is an excellent
sourceofstudentsbooks.
Yourchildshouldbeableto:

Givetheirfirstandlastnames
Addressand/orphonenumber
Recognisetheirownnameinprint.
Doesyourchildknowhowtouseahandkerchief/tissue?
Isyourchildabletousethetoiletindependentlyandtowashhis/herhandsafterwards?
Onthedayyourchildstarts schoolpleasecometotheofficeandthePrincipalorDeputyPrincipalwill
meetyouandtakeyoutoyourchildsclassroom

HelpingatHomebeforeyourchildstartsschool

At Fairfield School helping children learn to read and to write is very important and the main focus ofour
literacyprogramme.

Theclassroomreadinginvolvesavarietyofapproaches:
Readingspeciallydesignedreadingtexts;
Sharingbooksbylisteningandsharingthereading;
Individualreading;
Learningletter/blendsound;
Writingtextandthenreadingit:
Readingforothercurriculumareas;
Timetabledindividualisedreadinginstructionprogramme.
Technology(devices)
Bigbooks
Onlinelearningenvironment

Writing wordsandsentences is also adailyactivity.Children start tolearntowriteinavarietyofways. Most

commonlythey willattempttowriteby themselves andthentell the teacher,orread to theteacher,what
theyattemptedtowrite.

Throughoutthis process theteacherbuildsonwhatthestudentalreadyknows.Otherwritingincludesmaking

carefulcopiesofcorrectwritings,sharedwriting,usingpartlywrittentextandaddingindividualpieces.

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Teachers provideavariety ofprogrammeswherechildrenare giventheopportunity to succeedand learn in

theirownway.

The teaching of mathematics takes place daily. Numeracy is akey component ofthis programme. We are
happytoexplaintheseprocessestoparentsinmoredepth.Justaskyourclassteacher.

Our School Values form the foundation of our school rules and we regularly discuss our values with the
children.

HOMEANDSCHOOLLEARNING
When your child is interested and ready to start reading, they will start receiving Home Readers. Home
Readersprovidereadingmileageforyourchild

Yourchildmay:
readthebookindependently
needtohavethebookreadtothem

Childrenareencouragedtotaketheirbookshomeinabookbag.

Readingmaytakemanyforms.Itmaynotbeahomereaderbutoneofthefollowing;
Sharedbook/librarybook
Captionworkonart
Alphabetactivities
PoetryCard
ClassBook/homebook
Song
Homelearningfolder

The base wordsneed to be readdailyand studentsneed to recognisethesewordsinlotsofdifferentforms.

Thisshouldthenleadtowritingthesewordsindependently

Foranyhomelearning,givepraiseandsupport.Childrenthriveonsuccess.

Remember:Itisimportantchildrenreadeverydayiftheyaretosucceed.

Thefirsttwoyearsarevitalasthissetsthepatternforreading.

Contactyourclassroomteacherifyouareindoubtoverhomelearning.

Lunches
We believe that parents should be aware of what their child has eaten through the day. To allow this to
happen,childrentakeallthecontentsoftheircontainerhome.

Parentscanpreventwastageby:
Askingstudentstobringhometheirunfinishedlunch.Thisletsyouadjustfuturelunchesaccordinglyso
thattherightamountisgiven
Makeprovisionformessyleftoversbyprovidingspoons,plasticbagsetc.
Asking why food may be left over. Was there too much? Were they not that hungry? Were they
beginningtofeelunwell?
Peelingorstartingtopeelfruit
WrappingYear0/1studentsplaytimeandlunchtimefoodseparately

Wesuggestyouprovideyourchildwithasandwichformorningteaandasandwichforlunch
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Concerns/Queries
Ifyouhaveanyissues/concerns

Step1
Pleaseseeyourchildsclassteacher

Step2
PleasemakeatimetoseetheAssistantPrincipal,ifyouneedfurtherhelp.

Step3
IfthereisstillnoresolutionthanpleasemakeanappointmenttoseethePrincipal.

Beingsupportiveandpositivefostersgoodwillandcollaborativerelationships.

Thisisimportantwithintheschoolenvironment,includingsportsfields.

WelookforwardtoworkingwithyouandyourchildduringtheirtimeatFairfield.

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THEATOZOFFAIRFIELDSCHOOL

ABSENCE/ATTENDANCE
All students should be atschoolby8:45ameach day,readyto startclass promptly at 8:50am when the bell
rings.

Shouldyourchildbeaway,youcancontactusviaanumberofmethodstoinformusofyourchildsabsence:
Phonetheoffice:3685513
Emailtheoffice:office@fairfieldlevin.school.nz
NotifyusviatheFairfieldSchoolApp

It is important to notify us before 8.50am to inform us of your childs absence and the reason for their
absence. If wedont hearfromyouandwecantmakecontactwithyou,yourchildsabsencewillberecorded
asTruant.

Should wenot hearfromyou,wewill sendoutanelectronic textmessage to informyouthatyour child has

notbeenaccountedforatschool.Ifyoureceivethismessage,pleasecontactustoclarifyyourchildsabsence.

The Deputy Principal monitors the attendanceof all ourchildren.Should an emergingpatternofabsence be

noted,shewillbeincontactwithyou.

Latecomers
AnychildwhoarrivesatschoolAFTER8.50ammustsigninattheschooloffice.

ADDRESSESANDPHONENUMBERS

Please inform us of changes to ensure our records are up to date. This is important when an emergency
arises.

ASSEMBLIES
Certificates, sharing of work and achievements are recognised. Children are recognised every fortnight for
demonstratingtheSchoolValuesortheKeyCompetencies.

TheSchoolCouncilisgivenasupportingrolehelpingatassemblies.

Parents arewelcometo attendassemblies.TeamassembliesareheldatthediscretionoftheTeamLeaderon

alternativeweeks.

BANKING
Fairfield School, in partnership with BNZ Levin, offer a school bankingservice for all studentsoftheschool.
EachWednesday arepresentative of BNvisitstheschool,andwiththeassistanceoftheYear7&8students,
areavailabletoacceptSchoolBankingintoaccountsopenedbytheBNZforthestudents.

Applicationpacksareavailablethroughtheschooloffice.

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ANZOlympicsSchoolsProgrammeRewards
Ourschoolwillreceive 800 credits for every successfuldrawdownofanewhome loan, or top up, withANZ
over$50,000.

Simply remindyourcontactsthroughyourschoolconnectionstomentionyournameandschoolsnamewhen
theydrawdowntheirhome loan withANZ. Theschoolcanredeemtheircreditsforavarietyofitemsranging
fromsportsequipmenttothelatestincomputertechnology.

Formoreinformationaskattheschooloffice.

BEHAVIOURMANAGEMENT

At Fairfield School we value and encourage positive behaviour. We aim to have a school that is friendly,
positive,andwelcomingwherechildrenareabletolearn.

Our school is committed to promoting the Values and Key Competencies(as expressed in theNewZealand
Curriculum) and the Values of our community, which promote and encourage a safe learning and physical
environment.

Aim
AtFairfield Schoolweaimforallchildrentoberesponsibleand respectfulcitizens,whoaspiretobethebest
theycan.Atourschool,wevalueandencourage:
treatingeveryonewithdignityandrespect
celebratingthediversityofothers
honesty
positivereinforcement

AtFairfield wewill promote andmodelapositiveenvironment,where expectations areclearandconsistent.

Throughclassesandassemblies,desiredbehaviourswillbemodelledandtaught.

OurfullprocedureforBehaviourManagementcanbefoundonourschoolwebsite.

BELLS
Allstaffareinclassby8.35amtomeetwithstudents.

Session1
8:50am10:50am

Readandfeed
10:50am11:00am

MorningTea
11:00am11:25am

Session2
11:25am1:00pm

EatingofLunch1:00pm1:10pm

Lunch

1:10pm1:35pm
5minutebell
1.35pm1.40pm

Session31:40pm2:50pm

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BICYCLES
Childrenmay come toschoolonscooters,skateboardsorrollerblades. Thesearetobecarriedintotheschool
grounds. Bikes and Scooters are to be locked at the bike rack. Skateboards and roller blades are the
responsibilityofthestudentandarestoredwiththeirbagsduringtheday.

The school supports the Police view that children under the age of9donothavetheskillsto safelyrideto
school,andthatitwouldbepreferableforthemtowalkorbikewithaparent.

The wearing of cycle helmets is required by law. The police have requested any child that rides to school
without a helmet, will not be able to ride their bicycle home. Parents will need to come and collect the
bicycle.

BOARDCHARTER,POLICIESANDPROCEDURES
TheBoardsCharter,PoliciesandProcedurescanbefoundonourschoolwebsite:
www.fairfieldlevin.school.nz

BOARDOFTRUSTEES
TheBoardofTrusteesconsistsof:
Fiveparentmemberselectedbythecommunityeverythreeyears.
Astaffrepresentative,electedbyschoolstaff
TheSchoolPrincipal

TheBoardofTrusteeselectedin2016consistsof:

ToddIsaacs
Chairperson
ReganOrr
Principal

SandraPatterson
ParentRepresentative

VanceBaines
ParentRepresentative

KellyBinningRangi
ParentRepresentative

RepiWright
ParentRepresentative

SallyRollinson
StaffRepresentative

TheprincipalisapermanentmemberoftheBoardandtheStaffRepresentativeiselectedbytheschoolstaff.

Board meetings are held in the school staffroom twicea term. The communityiswelcometoattendthese
meetings.

AllparentsarewelcometoattendanyBoardmeeting.

MinutesfromBoardofTrusteesmeetingsareavailableattheschooloffice.

BOOKCLUB
TheScholasticBookCluboperatesinourschoolandisdistributedonceaterm.

CARPARK
Parents are reminded that the school car park is a staff car park and is not to beusedfordropping offor
pickingupchildrenthroughouttheday.ThisisforHealthandSafetyreasons.

CELLPHONES(andothermobiledevices)
Shouldacellphonecometoschoolitmustbe:
Handedintotheschooloffice

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CIVILDEFENCE
Theschoolwillensurethesafetyofchildrenintheinterimbetweenevacuationfollowingamajordisaster,and
parents/caregiversresumingresponsibilityfor their children, andbeforethereopeningofschoolfollowinga
disaster.

CLOTHINGDRESSCODE
It is important children attend school dressed in a clean and tidy manner. Clothing should be suitable for
children to function effectively in school programmes. Offensive print on clothing is not acceptable.
Footwearthatisappropriateforschoolactivitiesisexpected.

Theschooldoesnothaveacompulsoryuniform.

Childrenwillbediscouragedfromwearingshoestringstraps,makeuporshortsthataretooshort.Parents
maybecontactedtodiscussthis.

Childrenmaywearsmallearstudsandawatch,unlessitisnecessaryforculturalandormedicalreasons.

For safety reasons, we ask that necklaces and dangling earrings are not worn. Children are not to wear
makeuporcosmeticsunlessitisnecessaryformedicalreasons.

Sunhatsmustbewornwhenoutsideinterms1and 4. The schoolpolicyisNohatnoplay.Theschoolhasa

uniform sun hatwhich studentsarerequiredtowear. Hatsmaybepurchasedfromtheschooloffice. Please
nameallhats.Weareasunsafeschoolandencouragechildrentousesunscreen.

Itisadvisabletonameyourchildsclothing,shoulditbecomemisplaced.

If you are concerned that your child mayhave lostormisplacedsomeof their clothing, please come in and
checkthelostpropertybin.

COMMUNITYHELPERS
Parenthelpersarewelcomeandinvitedtoassistwithintheschool.

Parents, grandparents,and friends areencouragedto beactively involved in the education oftheirchildren.

Thisisseenasavaluableexperienceforparentsandchildren.

This includes helping to make classroom equipment, school activities, trips, classroom tasks, library tasks,
bookrepairs,hearingchildrenread,fundraising,coachingasportsteametc.

Ifyouwouldliketohelpinanywaypleasecontacttheofficeoryourchildsteacher.

Parents are reminded of the Privacy Act whereby no children or teachers are to be discussed within the
community. Regular parent helpers will also need to be inducted with the schools Health and Safety
procedures.

COMPUTERS(includingiPads)
All students must have a Cybersafety User Agreement signed by a parent/caregiverbeforetheycanuse a
schooldeviceThisiskeptonfileatschool.

Nostudentistobeontheinternetwithoutateacherbeingpresentintheroom.

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CULTURALGROUPS
KapaHaka
OurschoolhasastrongKapaHakagroup,whichyourchildisabletojoin.PracticesareheldonaMondayfrom
1.45pm 2.30pm by Whaea Hine. Kapa Haka consists of learning waiata, haka and dance. Our Kapa Haka
groupperformonavarietyofoccasions.

CONCEPTUALCURRICULUM
AtFairfieldSchoolwehavedevelopedourownConceptualCurriculum,basedontheNewZealandCurriculum.
Our Conceptual Curriculum focusesonlearningaboutonekey concept, underpinned byarangeof different
topics/contexts.

ThroughourConceptualCurriculum,weaimforchildrentodevelop:
Theirinquiryskills
Collaborativeskills
Problemsolvingskills
Curiosity
Creativity

COMMUNICATION
Weprovideregularcommunicationwithourparentsandfamiliesthroughavarietyofmeans:
SchoolNewsletter(distributedonaThursday)
Facebook(searchforFairfieldSchool,LevinandLikeourpage)
OurSchoolApp,whichcanbedownloadedfromtheApporAndroidstore
SeesawApp(juniorschool)
Throughourschoolwebsite
Regularnoticeshomefromclasses

DENTALCLINIC
Amobilecaravanisnowusedfordentalserviceatourschool.

The caravan visits the school for approximately 1 month each year and is situated outside Room 11 while
here.

DOGS
Theschoolhasanodogsallowedpolicyintheinterestofkeepingthegroundssafeandcleanforchildren.

ECOSCHOOL
Wearearubbishfreeenvironment,wherebychildrentakehometheirmorningteaandlunchwaste.

Studentsmustbeseatedwheneatingmorningteaandlunch

EDUCATIONOUTSIDETHECLASSROOM
Children are involved in a number of activitiesthattake themoutside theclassroom. Manyoftheseare at
school,whileothersinvolvetripsawayfromschool.

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The school does not require permission for some schooleventsand localtripsthatarea part oftheschool
curriculumthatdonotinvolve a costtoparents i.e.bandconcerts, crosscountry,communitywalks. Parents
willbenotifiedthroughthenewsletteroraspecialnoticeofanyupcomingevents.

EMERGENCYEVACUATIONPROCEDURES
The emergency procedures areondisplaythroughouttheschool. Evacuationproceduresarerehearsedevery
termtoensurechildrenandstaffknowwhattodo.

ENROLMENTS
Fairfield School is governed by an enrolmentscheme,which managesthe likelihoodof overcrowdingatour
school.Fulldetailsofourenrolmentschemecanbefoundonourschoolwebsite.
All students who live within the prescribed home zone are entitled to automatic enrolment at our
school.
Ballotsareheldtodeterminethenumberofoutofzoneenrolmentsthatmaybeadmitted.
If you are enrolling a New Entrant child, we will require a copy of theirbirthcertificateorpassport
details.PassportVisasarerequiredformigrantstudents.
Under the Health Regulations 1995, schools are required to keep a register recording the
immunisation statusofallenrolledchildren. PleasebringyourImmunisationCertificateforsightingon
enrollingyour5yearold.

If you are enrolling your child from another school, while we require an enrolment form from you, some
informationwillbepassedonfromyourchildslastschool,eg:academicresults

HEALTH
The Health Nurseisa regularvisitortothe school on routinematters,whichincludetheassessmentof New
Entrants,wherethisisrequested.

Headliceare acommonoccurrence in all schools. Whena parentinformstheschoolofheadlice,anoticeis

distributed to theclassorteam. Head lice need tobedealtwith,tolimitspreading. Preventativemeasures,
suchastyinguphairandnotsharingcombsorhats,aretobeencouraged.

The school willliaise with thehomewhenguidanceand counselling areidentified,asanappropriateoption,

tohelpstudents.

Someinfectiousdiseasesrequireaperiodofexclusionfromtheschool.Theseare:
oMeasles:

untiltherashdisappears

oChickenpox:

oneweekfromtheappearanceofspots

oMumps:

untiltheswellinghassubsided

oScabies:

nilifbeingtreated

oRingworm:

nilifbeingtreated

oHeadlice:

nilifbeingtreated

oSchoolsores:

nilifbeingtreated

oAsthma

aninformationsheetistobecompletedatenrolmenttime

oContagiousdiseasewillbedealtwithbyfollowingmedicalrecommendations.

HOMELEARNING
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Home Learning is designed to support and enhance childrens learning. Home Learning is developed and
distributed differently ineach Team.TheKowhaiTeam(Year12)primarilyhaveHomeLearningthatsupports
the acquisition of early literacy and numeracy skills, eg: home reading and basic facts.Whereasthe Totara
Team (Year 78) may have projects or continuation of classroom learning, that supports current learning,
and/orreinforcestimemanagementandkeylearningskills.

Ifachild saystheyhave nohomelearning, encouragethemto readorlearn their tables. Childrenshouldbe

abletorecallinstantly:

Year2:
doubles,2x,5xand10x.
Year3:

2x,3x,5xand10xtables.

Year4:

2x,3x,4x,5x,6xand10x

Year5:

allpreviousyearstablesplus7x,8xand9x

LIBRARY
Classes visit the library at least once a week to issue books. Childrenare encouraged towithdrawbooksto
sharewithyouathome.

LOSTPROPERTY
Lostpropertyisstoredinthecontaineroutsidetheschoollibrary.

Namingofgearwouldreducetheamountcollectedeachterm.

LUNCHES
ManaeaEstate provides alunchorderservice forour school, whereby youcanorderyourchildslunchandit
isdeliveredatlunchtime. Orderscan beplacedbyeithercompletingalunchorderatschoolorcompletingan
onlineformviathelunchonlinewebsite.

Amenuandpricelistisavailablefromtheschoolofficeandisontheschoolwebsite.

MEDICINE
Shouldyour child requireany medication at school, theappropriateAdministeringMedicationForms needto
becompleted.Thisallowsstafftoknowtherequireddosageandprovidesevidenceofyourconsent.

MILKINSCHOOLS
Duetoasignificantdeclineintheuseofschoolmilkin2015,thisservicehasceasedatFairfield.

NEWSLETTERS
TheschoolissuesaWeeklyNewslettereveryThursday.Thisisavailableinanumberofways:
Printwhichissenthomewithyourchild
Email
SchoolApp
Facebook

REDFLAGS
During wet weather,red flags areplacedaround the fieldand grassedareas. Studentscannotplayonthese
areaswhentheredflagsareout.

RELIGIOUSEDUCATION
Fairfieldoperates anOptInReligiousEducationprogramme,calledChampions.ThisserviceisheldonaFriday
during lunchtime. Should you wish your child to participate, please complete the form available from the
schooloffice.

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REPORTINGTOPARENTS
Reporting to Parents is an important aspect to share with you, your childs progress and achievement.
Alongside formalised reporting opportunities, staff are happy to talk with you at any time of the year, to
discusshowyourchildisprogressingandachieving.

Formalisedopportunitiesare:
Term1:Whanau/CommunityPicnic(normallyaboutWeek3)
Term1,Week9or10:Parent/Teacher/StudentConferences
Term2,Week9or10:Parent/Teacher/StudentConferencesplusInterimReport
Term4,Week9or10:EndofYearReport

We are currently drafting a Reporting to Parents schedule for parents who have children in the first three
yearsoftheirschooling,whichalignswiththeNationalStandards.

ROADSAFETY
The Kea CrossingsonMacArthurStreet andFairfield Roadaresupervisedbystudentsandstafffrom8:30am
until8:45ameachmorningandagainfrom2.45pm3.00pm.

Pleasetakecarenearthecrossingandteachchildrentowalkandnotrunacrosstheroad.

OnFairfieldRoadthere is abusbay. Parents,pleaseabideby theroadrulesandstayclearofthisareaatthe

designatedtimes.

SCHOOLDONATIONS
FairfieldSchoolhas avoluntarydonation,which can bepaidby parents,tosupportthelearningandteaching
atourschool.

Thedonationsare:
For1child: $40.00perannum($10perterm)
ForaFamily: $60.00perannum($15perterm)

Receiptswillbeissuedtoallowyoutoclaimasataxrebate.

SIGNINGIN/OUT
Shouldchildrenarriveafter8.50am,theymustsigninattheschooloffice.

During the day, if parents/whanaucomeintoschool,theymust sign in (andout)atthe school office.This is

criticalforHealthandSafetysothatweknowwhoisonsite.

Should you need to take your child out of school during theyday,theymustbesigned out at the officeby
yourortheguardiancollectingthem.

SMOKING
Ourschoolandgroundsaresmokefree.

STATIONERY
Class Listsareheld at theschooloffice,listing thevarious items foreachclass.Stationeryitemsarenotsold
throughtheofficeandcanbepurchasedfromastationerystore.

SWIMMING
FairfieldSchooldoesnot have a swimmingpool. Theschoolpromotesswimmingasanimportantpartofthe
physicaleducationprogrammeandstudentsaretakentothetownpool.

TheBoardofTrusteessubsidisesthiscost.

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TELEPHONE
Studentsmayusetheofficetelephone,ifthematterisconsideredimportantorurgent.

Messageswillbedeliveredtoclassroomsinanemergency.
Teachersareavailabletotalkviaphoneeitherbeforeorafterschool.

TIMESFORSCHOOL

ArrivalatSchool
8:35am
Timeforchildrentoentertheschoolbuildings.

(Noteacherintheroomnochildinroom).

DeparturefromSchool
2:50pm
Bellfortheendoftheschoolday.

Beforeschool
Shouldchildrenarrive at school before 8.35am, weaskthattheyaretowaitinthecourtareaoutsideRooms
811.Thisallowsteacherspreparationtimeintheclassroombeforestudentsarrive.

Afterschool
Anyjuniorstudentnotpickedupby3:00pmwillbetakentotheschoolofficetowaitfortheirparent.

VALUABLES/JEWELLERY
We ask that valuableitemsanditemsofpersonalsignificancearenotbroughttoschool.Similarly,werequest
thattheonlyjewellerychildrenmaywearisawatchandsleepersforpiercedears.

Mobilephonesaretobehandedintotheschooloffice,wheretheycanbecollectedattheendoftheday.

WEBSITE
TheFairfieldSchoolwebsitecanbefoundatwww.fairfieldlevin.school.nz

Our website contains a wealth of information, including newsletters, school policies and procedures and
recenteventsandactivities.

ZEROWASTE
ChildrenatFairfieldSchoolwillbeencouragedtotakehomefoodleftoversandwrappings.

This helpsparents to knowwhattheirchildrenareeating. Ithelps the schooltopromotehealthyeatingand

toeliminatelitter.

FAIRFIELDSCHOOLYEAR7&8INFORMATION

HISTORY
FairfieldSchoolhasbeenprovidingqualityeducationforYear7and8studentssince1995.

Our classes focus on broadening the curriculum, reflective ofthe vocationalpathwayschildrenmaywish to

takeastheypreparetoembarkontheirsecondaryschooling.

As a fullprimaryschool,staffknow ourchildrenwell, whichbodes for increasedsuccessandrelationshipsat

Year7andYear8.

FairfieldSchoolisbestplacedto:

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Valueyear7and8students,asseniormembersoftheschool

Developtheirskillstoenablelearningforthefuture

Fosterindependentthinkersandlearners

BalancedCurriculum
FairfieldSchooltakes pride inprovidingabalanced, relevant curriculum andwithineachcurriculum,learning
acrossthestrands.

Additionally, we provide extension programmes and academies to help meet physical, social, and interest
basedneedsofthestudents.

MOBILEDEVICES
We liveina rapidly changing world,where informationand knowledgechangesquickly.Wearealsoinavery
digitally connected world, where access to information through mobile devices, supports our students to
engage with relevant and recent information. To support our students in this world, the Board ofTrustees
provide every student in Year 7/8 with their own iPad for use atschool.Use ofmobiledevicesalsofosters
creativityandinnovation,wherebystudentscanusearangeofappstoenhancetheirlearning.

TECHNOLOGY
Year 7 and 8 students are given the opportunity to attend Waiopehu College for a technology programme
onceaweekfor2hours.(Workshoptechnologies,textile,foodtechnology,ICTandbiotechnology.)

This isaset cost of $2.50perweek or $25.00 perterm.Parentsarerequiredtopaythiscostatthebeginning

ofeachterm.

Students are asked to make their own way to the College on a Thursday morning. After the technology
session,childrenarebusedbacktoFairfieldSchool.

SPEECHAWARD
Anannualspeechcontestisheldinterm4eachyearforYear7and8students.

ThewinneroftheYear8speechcompetitionisawardedatrophyattheYear8Graduation.

HOROWHENUAANDWAIOPEHUCOLLEGESCHOLARSHIPS
Students have the opportunity of receiving the High Achievers, Academic & Sporting Entrance Scholarship
Awards. Applications are usually in the College prospectus or can beobtainedfromthe respectiveCollege
offices.

FairfieldSchoolstudentshavebeenamongtherecipientsofthesescholarshipseveryyear.

HOROWHENUAANDWAIOPEHUCOLLEGEOPENDAYS
In Term3,both Colleges hostanOpen Day(onthe sameday) whereourstudents areinvitedtoattendboth
Colleges to assist with their decision of which College they wouldlike to attend. Both theCollege'swork in
conjunctiontohost theday, wherethe studentswill spendthe morningat oneCollegeand theafternoonat
theotherCollege.

MASTERMINDANDMATHEX
Both these competitions complement the literacy and mathematics curriculums. The school encourages
teamworkanddeepthinkingskillsbymakingthesecompetitionsanannualevent.

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CEREMONYANDCELEBRATION
It is important for organisations to have structure, ceremony and celebration. A wide range of academic,
cultural,andsportseventsarecelebrated.

The final Year 8 graduation award is an accumulative award of general excellence in curriculum effort,
curriculumachievement,sportsandculturalawardsthroughouttheyear.

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