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Information A-Z

Scroll down or click on the links at the right to find all the information you need to know as a parent at Pareawa Banks Avenue.


Absences

If your child is going to be absent from school it is really important that you make contact with us and let us know the reason for the absence. There are a number of options available for you to do this. You can:


  • Phone the school 03 385 4163 between 8:00am-8:55am
  • Email absences@banksave.school.nz
  • Text 027 422 8032
  • Click here to fill in the on-line absent form

The school will make contact with home if a child is unaccounted for.  Please make sure we have your current home, work and cell phone numbers.

If your child is going to be absent for other than an educational approved activity (e.g. family holiday), a request must be made in writing or via email (
absences@banksave.school.nz) to the principal, outlining the dates your child/(ren) will be absent and the reason for the absence.

Before and After School Care

Dallington Oscar run a before and after school programme adjacent to Pareawa Banks Avenue School along at the Avon Hub. Children gather and are picked up each day from the stage in front of the office (if fine) or in the library (if wet). Please contact Lisa Manning (Programme Co-ordinator) 386 3555 (after 2pm) or 021 118 3214. For more information or to make a booking, click here.

GenZ After School Programme also run a programme every day from 3:00 - 6:00pm.  Pick up is from Pareawa Banks Avenue School in a mini van where children are transported to the venue. For more information contact text 0204100744 or 0211669813, Office 03 373 8277 or email genzkids81@gmail.com


Kids Club After School and Holiday Programme – for information please contact Trudi 0212378297 or kidsclub@xtra.co.nz
 
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Powerzone is an out of school care and recreation programme.  Before school:  7.00am with school drop off and
after school pickup – until 5.30pm – for more information contact 0210651917 or go to www.powerzonechch.org

Behaviour Management

We are a PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) School. We believe that the children and staff have the right to expect high standards of behaviour in order to create a positive and caring environment which encourages learning, fair play and citizenship.
 
The school has developed a positive structured approach to discipline, both in the classroom and in the playground.  The children will know the limits set and expected, and the consequences of disregarding rules.
 
However, both inside and outside of the classroom, the emphasis will be on the positive, with children recognised appropriately and systematically for good behaviour.

Our HEART values are the anchor that guides us with our decision making so we are true to our motto of "living and learning with HEART".

Bicycles

The police recommend that no child under the age of ten should cycle to school unless accompanied by an adult.
  • Students cycling to and from school are expected to observe the road rules – hand signals, looking behind, mounting/dismounting, keeping well left, etc.
  • Each student must wear a Standards-approved cycle safety helmet and have a roadworthy bicycle.
  • Students may not "double" other students to school, and may not cycle in the school grounds during school hours, unless it is an organised school event.
  • Students must store their cycles on the cycle stands at the back of our learning pods during the day.
  • Cycles must be locked so they are safe.
  • Year 6 students take part in the Christchurch City Council Cycle Safety programme each year. 

Book Club

Twice a term, children have the opportunity to purchase paper-back books at a reasonable price.  Catalogue forms from Scholastic are sent home.  No pressure is placed on any child to purchase from these catalogues. In Term 4 we also have a Duffy Christmas Special offer each year. 

Change of Contact Details

It is essential that the school is notified immediately of any change of address, parent’s place of work and/or telephone numbers.  This applies also to emergency contact numbers. Please phone (03 385 4163), email or fill in the contact form below to update your details.

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Class Sizes

The new entrant class sizes are held at approximately 18.  At the present time, the other classes range from 23-28.

Duffy Books

We are a Duffy School. This opens up a world of opportunities for our students. Duffy Books play a key role in developing a love of books and from time to time your child will come home with a free book. Click here to find out more about Duffy Books.

HEART Values

Below are our values of HEART
  • Hauora - Be well to do well
  • Excellence - Better than before
  • Aroha - Kind words, thoughts and actions
  • Respect – Give it to get it
  • Togetherness - Together is better
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Home Learning

Home learning will vary with the age, class and needs of the child.  The tasks set, while being purposeful, should not be onerous or take too long to complete.  Please be positive and supportive with any home learning efforts and feel free to discuss any problem with the class teacher (see Homework Policy).

Leaving the School Grounds at Lunch Time

Children are not permitted to leave the school grounds at lunch time without written parental permission. The parent/caregiver who collects the child/ren must sign them out on the Vistab in the school office before leaving the school grounds. This is very important so we can account for all of our children at all times. If children return to school they need to be signed back in on the Vistab. This helps keep everyone safe.

Library

All children visit the school Library as part of their normal classroom programme.  Children are encouraged to take books home on a regular basis.  

Lost Property

Lost property is located in a green bin in the hall. Parents are welcome to check the bin for any lost items of school clothing.  We strongly urge the labelling of all clothing and belongings so your child's belongings can be returned. It's very easy to leave sweatshirts... at meetings or in the playground - labelling clothing means we can easily get it back to your child. Please take the time to do this.

Medication

If your child is required to take medication during the school day please take it to the office.  You will need to complete a “Request to Administer Medication” consent form.  We will discuss with you how and when the medication is to be dispensed.  While all care will be taken in administering medication and first aid, the final responsibility is with the parents.

  New Entrant Enrolments

Children may commence school on or after their fifth birthday and up until they turn six.  Click here to find out more information.

Newsletters/Communication

Regular newsletters are published so that parents are kept informed of any relevant events or matters.  The school newsletter is distributed via email each Wednesday and is also available on our website by clicking here.


 Please sign up to Skool Loop as this will allow you to get regular text updates, which is especially important in case of any emergency. You can do this here.

We send out all our messages via Facebook. Connect here
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Parents Responsibility to the School When They Separate

When parents separate it is usual for one of them to be granted custody of the child.  An increasingly common custody order is one for joint or shared custody.  In this case both parents, although separated, share the custodial responsibility, largely making their own arrangements about the day to day care of the child.  This order may be used where the parents live near each other and are still on reasonably good terms.

A parent who has custody does not, for that reason, have sole control over the child's education or have the sole right to regulate, supervise and direct the life of the child.  That is a function of guardianship.  Both parents, however, retain guardianship and the rights which belong to a guardian, regardless of the custody arrangements.

When parents have separated and custody arrangements that have not been formalised, both parents have custodial and guardianship rights. If disputes over custody arise, it is not the responsibility of the school to arbitrate.

Unless the Court rules otherwise, both parents, as guardians are entitled to:
  •  A copy of their child's reports.
  • Discuss the educational progress of their child with the Principal and the teacher in the same way as any other parent.
  • Contribute to major educational decisions affecting the child eg: decide which school the child attends, special class admission, religious instruction.
  • Participate in P.T.A. and other parent functions at the school.
  • See official records about the child as are normally shown to parents (eg: record cards).
 
Parents are requested, therefore, to give the school the correct information regarding:
  • Custody
  • Access arrangements
  • Name and address of both parents
  • Name of the lawyer appointed for the children (if applicable)
  • Any other relevant information, e.g., non molestation order or non-violence order in force.

Parking on Averill Street

Parking for parents is offsite and parents are asked to observe EXTREME CAUTION around the school.  Remember that there are two pedestrian entrances to the school - one on Averill Street, and one on North Parade. We have a drive through drop off area outside the hall where parents can pull in and drop children off/pick children up. This is a Flow Drive Through, and as such we ask you to drop and drive - no drop and park, i.e., leaving your vehicle.

Picking Up Children From School

If parents wish other adults to take their children from school, please inform us in writing or email.  It is essential also for us to have a copy of any documents in cases of legal custody being granted, plus non molestation and non violence orders issued by the Court.

Reporting to Parents

Learning Conversations are held in February and August.  This is an opportunity for all parents/caregivers to meet with the teachers and discuss your child's learning.   A discussion document will be sent home before the February and August conferences.

At Pareawa Banks Avenue School we report on both the progress and achievement of our students twice at year, at the end of Term 2 and Term 4.   To read more about our assessment and reporting practices, please click here.

Religious Education

​A programme following the approved syllabus is conducted in our Library at 8.30am for 30 minutes each Wednesday.  Children need written consent from caregivers/parents to attend. See the office. This is currently on hold. 


School Chaplain

Our School Chaplain is Bob Jaeger. For many years our school has offered Bible in School and Bob has been presenting these sessions for us for more than 20 years. Bible in School is a fun programme that encourages children to make positive life choices, grow in character and relate well to others. Children reinforce values that connect to the curriculum. They include bible stories that help reinforce messages like; treat others how you want to be treated, show respect, do your best, be a good friend, help others and ask for help, make good choices and help others make good choices.
We believe these sessions are very worthwhile and a weekly session before school on a Wednesday (8:30-9: 00am) is offered in our school library. These weekly sessions are open to all age groups across the school - NE - Year 6.
If you are keen for your child/ren to attend these sessions, please contact the school office who will give you a consent form. 

School Stationery

All information on stationery requirements can be found here.

School Trips
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As a school we appreciate the value of educational trips and visits, and all classes are involved in these to some degree.  While we hope that all children can participate, parents have a right to withhold permission for involvement in any activity which takes place outside the school property.

Specialist Services

Some specialist services are available through the school:


Hearing and Vision Tests  
These are conducted by Healthlink South at frequent intervals throughout the year.  New Entrants are seen automatically and children who fail tests are re-tested and the appropriate action taken.


Dental Service
You will be  notified through the school newsletter when the dental nurses are working at this school.  Please note when the school dental team is away from this school you may still ring the clinic number and leave a message and they will ring you back. the number is: 0800 846 983


Other specialist services available through the school include:  
  • Special Education Service including Psychologist
  • Truancy Officer 
  • Speech Language Therapist 
  • RTLB
  • Public Health Nurse
  • School Counsellors
  • Mana Ake

Usually, the school initiates contact with the above (except Dental Services).  However you are welcome to make enquiries to the Deputy Principals if you consider referrals to any of the above are required for your child. Read more about learning support here.

Parents may also contact the following people directly:
  • Public Health Nurse: Fiona Kennedy 3836877
  • Vision and Hearing Tester  383 9498
  • Community Dental Service  0800 846 983
 
Reading Recovery and Special Needs Programmes are also undertaken at the school.

 Swimming

Every child will attend swimming lessons.  The children receive ten, thirty minute lessons with a qualified instructor, in a group of ten or less at Taiora QEII Recreation & Sports Centre. Dates will be advised by the class teachers.

Toys At School

Children are not to bring toys to school unless for a special purpose.  The teacher is not responsible for the loss of children's property in normal circumstances.

Use of School Grounds Out Of School Hours

Children are welcome to use the school grounds and facilities out of school hours.  However, as most of our grounds are not visible from the street, it is recommended that children come in groups or have an adult with them.  It is expected that behaviour will be sensible and the environment will be looked after.  Bicycles are not to be ridden in the grounds at any time.
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