About Us

We pride ourselves in having a dedicated Board of Trustees supported by helpful staff, a Friends of the School group and parent community.

 

Your choice of school is important and we invite you to come and see for yourself why Edmonton would be an excellent placement for your child. We are certain your trust and confidence in us will be well rewarded. 

 

 

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the legal body that controls Edmonton Primary School.  Parents are welcome to attend the meetings that are usually held on the third Tuesday of the month in the staff room. 

 

 

Dates for 2012

Term 1         1st February - 5th April

Term 2         23rd April - 29th June

Term 3         16th July - 28 September

Term 4         15th October - 14th December

 

School Day

School begins        8.55am

Morning tea            10.30 - 11.00am

Lunch                       12.30 - 1.20pm

School finishes      3.00pm

 

Road Patrols

The School Road crossing is patrolled under teacher supervision between 8.30 - 8.50am and 3.00 - 3.10pm.  Students needing to cross Edmonton Road wait outside Room 13.  At 3.10pm the duty teacher will ensure they cross Edmonton Road safely.  Students must wait for the patrols before crossing these roads.

Students needing to cross Vodanovich Road wait by the boat ready for the duty teacher to cross them safely at 3.05pm.  Students must wait for the duty teacher before crossing the road.

 

Enrolment Scheme

We have an official enrolment and school zone policy operating.  More information is available from the school office.  We can often enrol students from out of zone.

 

Pre-school Visits

You are welcome to visit our school before your student begins.  The way a child settles into school can be greatly enhanced by the induction he or she has.  Students have three visits before their start date.  Visits are Thursday mornings 8.55am - 11am.  For more information refer to the website page ‘New Entrant Information’.

 

Donations & School Fees

Compulsory fees are $70  ($35 Activity Fee & $35 Duplicating Fee)

School donations are $50.00 per student ($40.00 per child if paid before 31st March) or  $120.00 for three or more students.  These may be paid in instalments - please contact the office.

 

Newsletters

A school newsletter goes home every Wednesday.  These contain important information about coming events or items of interest.  Please check with your student as they sometimes forget to pass newsletters onto you.

 

School Uniform

Our School Uniform is compulsory

· Red polo shirt (with collar) or skivvy

· Red sweatshirt

· Black shorts, track pants

· Skirt or skort — girls can wear black tights (not footless or sheer)

· Black shoes and socks / Black sandals

· Red or black hat (compulsory in the playground during Term 1 & 4)

Uniforms can be purchased from Postie-Plus.  If you nominate Edmonton Primary School when purchasing the uniform, the school will receive 5% back as fundraising.

 

Communication With The School

Good communication between parents and teachers is a priority.  If you have a particular query concerning your student please contact the classroom teacher first to discuss the matter.  If the matter is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may need to see the Junior or Senior Assistant Principal.  At that stage they may refer you to the Principal if appropriate.

 

Attendance and Punctuality

Regular and punctual attendance is very important. There are only 198 days of the school year and it is vital for students learning that they utilise this time fully.  Absenteeism and truancy are taken seriously and frequent absences may be investigated.  Please notify the office if your child is away.

Phone 838 9318

Email: Office@edmonton-primary.school.nz

When your child returns to school, a written note is required by the classroom teacher explaining the absence.

 

Lunches

Students can buy their lunches through the school.  A copy of the current menu and prices can be obtained from the office or the lunchroom.  Orders for lunches are taken between 8.30 - 8.55am at lunchroom which is near the Assistant Principal’s Offices.

 

Sick Bay

The office staff (Mrs Wilson and Mrs McCarthy) look after the sick bay.  They will attend to your child and contact you if necessary.  An emergency contract number is required for school records.

 

Medication

If your student is on medication, you will need to see the office staff about signing an authorisation form to allow them to administer medication.  No medication is to be kept in a students school bag or desk for safety reasons.

 

Reporting to Parents/Caregivers

· Term 1:  Parent Information Evening / Meet the Teacher

· Term 2:  Portfolios (including National Standards Report)

·             Term 3:  Parent Interviews   

· Term 4:  Reports

                             Portfolios (including National Standards Report)

 

Assemblies

· Junior Assembly:  Friday 10.00am

· Senior Assembly:  Friday 9.05am

· Whole School Assembly:  Usually the last Friday of each term

You are most welcome to attend.

 

Library/Computer Suite

Each class is scheduled for a session in our Library and Computer Suite every week.  Each class also has one or two computers in their classrooms for use throughout the day.

 

Homework (Senior Syndicate)

Homework has a place for children where school activities are consolidated and extended with the support and encouragement of the Parents/Caregivers.

Establishing a good homework ethic will pay good educational dividends.

Teachers take turns to set the homework tasks for the whole syndicate.

 

Homework (Junior Syndicate)

In Y1 and Y2, students will have a home reader at least four times a week.

They may also have an alphabet card and/or a basic sight word list to learn.

In Y3, students have a home reader and spelling words. A homework sheet may be added later on in the year.

 

Special Programmes

The following programmes operate in our school:

· Kapa Haka

· Choir (Senior students)

· School Leadership Group (Senior Students)

· Te Reo

· Pasifika (Seniors)

 

Bible

Year 4,5,6 students are taken for half an hour Bible instruction by a church group every Wednesday at 11.00am in the hall.  All children attend unless ‘No Bible’ is stated on the enrolment form or a note is written and signed by a parent/caregiver stating the reason why.

 

Public Health Nurse

The nurse can be contacted through the school.

 

Dental Therapist

We have a Children’s Community Dental Clinic next to our school. Phone 838 2402 to contact a dental therapist.

 

Before School and After School Care

We have a privately run before and after school care programme.  This is available everyday during the school term.

Hours:  7.00am—8.30am

                3.00pm—5.30pm

Contact the office for more information.