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TE KURA KAUPAPA MĀORI O BERNARD FERGUSSON
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AN INFORMATION HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERS, SUPPORT STAFF,
PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND VISITORS
ABSENCES
When a student is absent from kura we would appreciate a parent/caregiver either ringing the kura
office to explain the absence or sending a note explaining the absence with the student on their
return to kura.
Teachers must inform the principal when they will be absent from kura and complete an application
for leave form i.e. date leave requested, type of leave applied for, name of reliever.
ACCIDENTS
Any student who suffers an injury in the playground or classroom that requires some form of first
aid must be accompanied by a staff member on duty to the sickbay and treated according to the
nature of the injury.
There are disposable gloves available in the sickbay medical supplies cupboard. These must be worn
when treating any injuries involving the discharge of blood.
The first aid register in the administration office must be filled in correctly.
In the event of a student sustaining a major injury e.g. fractured limb, seek the assistance of another
colleague and inform the principal/deputy principal as soon as it is possible.
AFTER KURA CARE
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Bernard Fergusson does not offer any after kura care for children. The
kura grounds are usually clear of children by 3.45 p.m. If there are children still at kura after this
time they should be questioned as to whether or not they require any assistance.
ANCILLARY STAFF
All employees who are not registered teachers are considered to be ancillary staff (or support staff).
All are employed under the conditions of the current Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement.
ASSEMBLIES
Kura assemblies are held every Monday morning at 8.40am and every Friday afternoon at 2.45pm
under the pīruru (Te Rongokoekoea) weather permitting. If the weather is inclement the assembly
will be held in Kimikimi (the hall).
The kaiwhakahaere of the week is responsible for the running of the assembly.
The junior or senior syndicate can opt to have an assembly at any other time of the week as required.
ASSOCIATE TEACHING
From time to time a teacher may undertake associate-teaching duties. This will involve the teacher
working closely with a teacher trainee from a NZQA accredited teacher training institution.
All registered teachers can apply to become an associate teacher. The current reimbursement figure
is $2,000 p.a.
ASSESSMENT EVALUATION AND RECORD KEEPING
All teachers are expected to keep accurate assessment records of each and every child in their care.
These must be updated at regular intervals or when and where required by the syndicate leaders.
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The methods of recording assessment data and other information must be in accordance with agreed
kura policy.
REQUIREMENTS FOR USING AN ELECTRONIC ATTENDNACE REGISTER (eAR)
Schools must comply with the following attendance management requirements when using an eAR:
1. students must be marked absent or present during the course of every school day as required by
the Act and Regulations (attendance must be marked mornings and afternoons)
2. attendance must be marked during class time by the teacher with the students in front of them
3. all absences must be appropriately coded in the SMS (entering an explanation in the comment
section of the SMS is good practice)
4. all unexplained absences must be followed up and reported to parents and caregivers as soon as
possible
5. as soon as an unexplained absence is resolved, the SMS must be updated with the appropriate code
(entering an explanation in the comment section of the SMS is good practice)
6. school management must follow up instances where attendance is not marked by the teacher
responsible and address the matter in an appropriate and timely manner
7. students with continuous and/or regular absences must be identified and monitored.
8. You must take the register before 9.30 in the morning and again before 1.00 in the afternoon. You
only need to mark the students who are not here
9. Mark the register before you send the children to another class
10. You must put in a code for every child who is not here (these can be found on the help tab at the
top of the page).
Below are the codes that can be used to explain an absence.
Code Reason (Business Rule) Explanation
? Unknown reason (A temporary code) This is the initial entry for a student not in class and the reason is unknown.
It will be edited as relevant information becomes available about the reason
for the non-attendance. If required, the SMS can be set by the school to
automatically change the '?' code to a T after a configurable number of school
days (e.g. 7)
P Present Student is in his/her regular class (this includes supervised study)
L Student Late for class School policy will determine when this code is used. E.g. School policy may
recommend that a student more than 10 minutes late is coded "L". Note this
code does not contribute to a school's absence or truancy rate.
S Sickbay Student is known to be in the school's sickbay
D Medical Appointment - doctor or
dentist
Current legislation means this type of absence is counted as present for ½ day
summaries. There must be documentation verifying the appointment. This code
is not to be used for a stay in hospital. Use code "M"
I Internal school appointment or activity
- Dean, DP, sports administrator or
coach, attendance officer
This can include students who are out of class for various school appointments
including: form teachers, dean, senior management, counsellor, sports
administrator, coach, nurse, careers, as well as students on an administration
activity such as messenger, collecting attendance etc. It does not include a
student who has been removed from his/her regular class and sent to the
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administration area for disciplinary reasons. This student would be coded P in
the class and the code would probably be changed to R by the senior staff
member dealing with the student.
E Student is absent with an Explained,
but unjustified reason
The explanation for the absence is accepted by the school as the reason for
the absence, but the reason does not fit within the school's policy as a
justifiable reason to take the student off school (even though the parents
may consider the absence was justified and may have provided a written
explanation) e.g. "Molly had to stay home to look after her younger brother"
or "we went for a two week family holiday in the South Island" This includes
overseas absence not approved by the principal (a parent's note does not
provide justification)
M Student absent due to short-term
illness/medical reasons
Student is at home, or in hospital, because of illness or other medical reason.
Depending on school policy a medical certificate may be requested for
prolonged illness e.g. three days, or as policy requires.
J Justified absence - reason for absence
within the school policy Unplanned absences such as a bus breakdown, accident, road closure,
extreme weather conditions
Planned non-attendance such as national/local representation in a
sporting or cultural event in New Zealand or overseas. (See also Code O)
Approved absence (including overseas) can also include bereavement,
visiting an ill relative, exceptional family circumstances or a Section 27
T No information provided - truant (or
throw-away explanation)
An absence where no verifiable explanation is received, or the explanation is
trivial (throw-away):
I didn't feel like mathematics so I took the period off
I had to finish an important assignment
I went down to the river
I went to the shops
we had a test and I wasn't ready for it
V Examination or Unsupervised Study -
student is on the school-site
Students sitting examinations at school (if the SMS can provide attendance
marking during exams.) Unsupervised study - school process verifies student
is on the school-site. Note that supervised study is recorded as a regular
timetabled class.
X Exam leave Unsupervised study -
student is off-site
Code X will count as a justified absence and contributes to ½ day absence
summaries. Note that supervised study is recorded as a regular timetabled class.
N On a school based activity A school-based (on-site) activity.
cultural/sporting presentation/practice including swimming/athletic sports
one to one tuition either as tutor or tutored
Q Attending an off-site school-organised
activity such as trip/camp
A school-organised off-site activity including overseas
school trip (sporting, cultural or academic)
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school camp
W Work experience Student is working for a recognised employer as part of their course
(Gateway is an example)
R Removed (temporarily) from regular
class (internal school student isolation)
This code is for students who for a time period had an arrangement for
alternative supervision, that may be in the administration corridor or in
another teacher's class, instead of the regular scheduled class
O Justified overseas A student accompanying or visiting a family member who is on an overseas
Posting e.g. military or diplomatic. Other approved (justified) overseas
absence is coded "J". If the absence is unapproved, it is coded "E".
K Attending a teen parent unit The student is not in class, is on the school roll but funded elsewhere
A Attending alternative education The student is not in class, is on the school roll but funded elsewhere
Y Attending an activity centre The student is not in class but in an approved environment for which the school
is entitled to be funded
F Attending an off-site course/class The student is not in class but is on a legitimate off-site school-based course
H Attending a health camp/regional
health school/residential school
The student is not in class but in an approved environment for which the school
is entitled to be funded
C Student is attending Justice Court
proceedings
Under existing legislation this type of absence is deemed to be Present when
calculating ½ day summaries
U Student is stood down or suspended Student is stood down or suspended according the conditions of Section 14 of
the Education Act 1989 (This code is for the period of the stand down/suspension.
It does not include the day the stand down was imposed)
AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT
The kura has a range of audio visual equipment to complement the delivery of classroom
programmes. The larger items are stored in the storage room and the photocopying room in the main
administration block.
All teaching staff have access to the audio visual equipment. There is no booking system as such but
you should notify others that you wish to use a certain piece of equipment at a certain time by
writing this information on the whiteboard located in the staffroom.
Please report any damages or repairs needed to any of the AV equipment as soon as it is apparent.
BELL TIMES
8.35am Warning bell
8.40 am First period begins
9.40 am First period ends (10 minute interval)
9.50 am Second period begins
10.50 am Second period ends (10 minute interval)
11.00 am Third period begins
12.00 pm Third period ends – lunch break (first 10 minutes supervised)
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12.45 pm Warning bell
12.50 pm Fourth period begins
1.50 pm Fourth period ends (10 minute interval)
2.00 pm Fifth period begins
3.00 pm Fifth period ends – kura finishes
BERNARD FERGUSSON SCHOOL
Ngāruawāhia Primary School No. 3 opened on Monday 24th
May 1965 with 8 classrooms and a
roll of 275.
A formal approach was made to Sir Bernard Fergusson, Governor General of New Zealand and
Dependencies 1962 - 1967, to name the school after him. He agreed on 24th
September 1965 and
on April 4th
1966 he officially opened Bernard Fergusson School and became its Patron.
Bernard Fergusson School, at the behest of parents and grandparents, translated to Bernard
Fergusson Bilingual School in 1986 and to Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Bernard Fergusson on 1st
February 1993.
BICYCLES
Children can ride their bicycles to kura but they must wear an approved safety helmet when doing
so and they must abide by the road code.
There are bike stands strategically placed at kura for children to park their bikes. A bike lock is
highly recommended for the obvious reason.
Children are not permitted to ride their bikes around the kura.
BILINGUAL PROGRAMME
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Bernard Fergusson delivers a bilingual programme. Students are totally
immersed in Māori for the first five years, after which all Y6 – 8 students receive one hour of formal
English language instruction per day. This arrangement has led to high levels of achievement in
both Māori and English for most students in our school. Performance in English in particular is
consistently at higher levels than many Māori students experience in an English only programme.
As reported by Ministry of Education (2004), in the information booklet Bilingual education in
Aotearoa/New Zealand: Key findings from bilingual/immersion education: indicators of good
practice, being able to read and write well in two languages is associated with wider academic
success.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (2013)
Hemi Rau Elected parent representative/chairperson
Jules Numanga Minutes secretary/staff representative
Paul W Royal Principal
Kia Manawanui Rhind Elected parent representative
Kiri Morgan Elected parent representative
Ruhe Matenga Elected parent representative
Fiona Morgan Elected parent representative
Charlie Vertsappen Treasurer (seconded)
BUDGETS AND FINANCE
All accounts for payment are collated monthly and approved for payment at the monthly Board of
Trustees’ meeting.
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Reconciliation of the BOT’s accounts are collated monthly and approved at the BOT’s monthly
meeting.
All purchases must use a kura order number (available on request from the office administrator).
Teachers who have budget responsibilities are the only people who can approve purchases made
from that particular budget code.
The purchase of goods or services worth $500.00 or more must have the principal’s approval.
No purchases can be made once the annual budget allocation has been exceeded.
The collection of monies for educational visits/shows and sports trips must be paid directly to the
kura office.
Till receipts are held for any monies paid and are available on request.
CARVED KURA SIGN
Warren McGrath, a local carver, was commissioned to carve the top half of the kura sign at the
end of 1992/beginning of 1993.
Kereti Rautangata, a local master carver, was commissioned to complete the bottom half of the
carved kura sign that stands at the front of the kura in 1999.
The sign was erected on the road frontage by Leo Muru and dedicated by Rewi Graham in 2004.
CARVED ENTRANCE POU TO ‘TAINAMAU’
Marty Ryan was commissioned in 2010 to carve the two pou adorning the entrance to the
administration area (Tainamau). They were installed by Warren McGarth and blessed by Koro Leo
Muru in the presence of Heeni ‘Bobbin’ Katipa on the morning on 14th
December 2011.
The left hand pou depicts former governor generals of Aotearoa from the Fergusson Clan.
The right hand pou signifies is the carver’s interpretation of Te Puea’s tongi mahia te mahi hei
painga mō te iwi and signifies kia tupara te hoe (row in unison).
In the middle of the pare above is the kura tohu originally designed by Inia ‘Boy’ Te Wiata. The at
left hand end of the outstretched arms is a bumble bee denoting industriousness and at the right
hand end is a tatā (bailer) denoting the ability to dip into the puna of education as often and as
many times as one wants to.
CHARTER
The original kura charter was formulated in 2004 for the period 2004 – 2006.
An updated 2013 - 2015 charter will be submitted to the Ministry of Education by 31st March
2013.
CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
Teachers are encouraged to keep their classrooms clean, tidy and attractive. Children’s work
should be displayed wherever possible and these displays should be changed regularly.
Displays should not hinder the exit points of any classroom.
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CLASSROOM ROUTINES
Teachers should have set routines for children for any manner of things in their classroom. It is
recommended that these routines be adhered to.
All good behaviour should be rewarded appropriately to encourage continued good behaviour.
Common sense will usually suffice when faced with an unknown or difficult situation. However,
collegial support is encouraged, so do not be afraid to ask for help.
CLASS TRIPS
The kura has a set policy on educational visits. This should be strictly adhered to for the safety of
the children and accompanying adults including teachers.
A Safety Action Plan (SAP) must be completed and approved for all trips.
CLASSROOM CONSUMABLES
Children can purchase consumables from the kura office before kura begins and during intervals.
At the beginning of the year the office administrator distributes to each classroom teacher a supply
of consumables free of charge for their own personal use. Any further consumables can be
purchased from the office.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Teachers and other adults in the kura must model the behaviours expected of the students at all
times e.g. standard of dress, use of appropriate language, conversing in Māori.
All staff are required to read and sign the code of conduct promulgated by the New Zealand
Teachers’ Council.
COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS
A newsletter (usually weekly) is distributed to parents/caregivers and key stakeholders within the
community via the children and by e-mail.
Parents are always welcome and encouraged to talk with any member of the teaching staff
including the principal, about any concern that they have about the welfare of their child or the
kura as a whole. However, parents who have a gripe against a teacher and/or student must address
their concern to the principal in the first instance. A parent must not be allowed to confront a
teacher or child in class in front of the other students.
Student-led parent interviews usually take place over the last two weeks of term two or first two
weeks of term three.
Reporting to parents will be in written form at the end of term 2 and term 4.
The contents of any letter of concern from a parent will be made known to those on a need-to-
know basis and dealt with appropriately.
All notes home to parents about any kura activity should have the appropriate authorisation.
COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE KURA
Staff meetings occur every Monday afternoon from 3.10 p.m. – 4.10 p.m.
Syndicate meetings are scheduled for every alternate Tuesday or Wednesday or at the discretion of
the syndicate leaders.
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All other notices are written on the whiteboard in the staffroom including events for the current
and forthcoming week.
Playground duties are also listed on the notice board in the staffroom.
A term planner is usually distributed to each staff member in the first week of each term.
COPYRIGHT
Teachers should respect any copyright laws when photocopying or copying teaching resources.
Failure to do so may result in fines being imposed.
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
Be acutely aware that corporal punishment is an illegal offence and is punishable through the court
system. If at any time you reach breaking point you should send for the principal or a trusted
colleague immediately. Your career is at stake!
CORPORATE LIFE OF THE KURA
It is generally accepted that to be a part of the kura and its community one should participate in
kura based or even community based activities as often as possible.
Being seen at local events e.g. Regatta, Coronation, Poukai, is important in building and
maintaining a good relationship with the children and members of the community.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
The principal, deputy principal and/or assistant principal must be informed immediately of any
major crisis whether it is in the classroom or outside in the playground.
Each case will be dealt with on its merits. Outside agencies will be brought in to assist if that is
what is required.
Parents who have a gripe against a teacher and/or student must address their concern to the
principal in the first instance. A parent must not be allowed to confront a teacher or child in front
of the other students.
If the safety of a teacher or student is at risk you must send for the principal immediately.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
There are other occasions when the whole kura or part of the kura will be involved in cultural
activities at Turangawaewae Marae or elsewhere.
CURRICULUM COVERAGE
All teachers are required under the National Education Guidelines to provide a balanced
curriculum to all students using the Marautanga o Aotearoa document.
All teachers are required to furnish a term plan to their respective syndicate leaders in the first
week of each new term.
All planning should reflect curriculum document achievement objectives for each appropriate
level.
CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS
If any teacher is unsure of the custodial arrangements of any one of their charges, she/he should
check with the office administrator before allowing any parent/caregiver to remove a child from
kura.
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DENTAL CARE
Although there is a dental clinic on site, the kura does not have a permanent dental technician. A
mobile clinic is on site for a short period of time (approximately 8 - 10 weeks) during term 3 or 4.
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS
Teachers are expected to have systems in place to deal with minor classroom misbehaviour.
Serious breaches of generally acceptable standards of behaviour should be directed to the principal
who will deal with each case on its ‘merits’. A written report about the incident should be
completed as soon as possible and forwarded to the principal.
Serious cases of misbehaviour will be dealt with under the new Guidance for Principals and
Boards of Trustees on Stand-downs, Suspensions, Exclusions and Expulsions June 2003.
An incident book in which to record serious incidents that occur either in the classroom or the
playground is held in the office.
DUTY ROSTER
A duty roster is on display on the notice-board in the staffroom. All relief teachers and/or
classroom supervisors should check the board on arrival at kura to see whether or not she/he is
required to do playground duty.
Teachers on duty are responsible in the first instance to provide first aid for any student who has
been injured in a playground accident.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Each classroom block has displayed in a prominent place an emergency evacuation procedure in
the event of a fire or some other calamity. All kura personnel should familiarise themselves with
these procedures.
Emergency fire evacuation drills will be held once a term.
END OF TERM TASKS
During the final week of each term some instructions will be written on the whiteboard in the
staffroom indicating what the cleaners’ requirements are for each classroom block in regard to the
stacking of furniture and the clearing of wall displays.
FACSIMILE
All staff have access to the facsimile machine which is an integrated function of the photocopier.
All kura related facsimiles will be paid for by the kura. All personal (toll) facsimiles must be
recorded in the tolls book located on the desk in the administration office.
Facsimiles addressed to you will be posted in your mailing box or handed to you personally.
FURNITURE
It is expected that teachers will in their general classroom teaching instruct students on how to take
care of the classroom furniture.
Defacing of kura property will not be tolerated and the culprits will be made to clean the furniture
down and/or make restitution for any damages incurred.
As part of the kura’s property maintenance plan, classroom furniture will be replaced on a
planned upgrade programme.
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GEORDIE RAUKAWA FERGUSSON
Only son of Sir Bernard and Lady Laura Fergusson, who succeeded his father as Patron of the
kura in 1981.
His term as British High Commissioner to New Zealand ended in May 2010.
Accorded a chieftainship by Ngāti Raukawa when he was an eleven years old.
HANDLING OF BLOOD
In dealing with any injury, all children should be treated as if they have a blood-borne virus.
Wear disposable gloves for treating any injury.
HEATING
The kura has a heating system that is usually sufficient for all but the very coldest of conditions. It
is activated automatically so that the classrooms are heated by the time that the children arrive for
class.
Please ensure that there is sufficient ventilation open to allow fresh air to circulate about the
classroom without losing too much heat.
HOURS OF WORK
Teachers are expected to arrive at kura by 8.15 a.m. at the latest and depart from kura at 3.30 p.m.
or sometime thereafter but not before.
INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS (IEPs)
Children identified with learning challenges may well require an IEP to further their education. An
IEP is usually drawn up in consultation with the classroom teacher, the parents of the child, any
specialist that may be involved in the child’s learning and any other interested party.
The IEP is specifically designed to address the learning needs of a particular child.
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT)
All students have access to the computer pod (25 workstations). A timetable is on display in the
staffroom and in the computer pod.
Ensuring teacher capability is an ongoing professional development objective.
INSURANCE
All kura personnel paid by the kura’s payroll service have ACC cover provided by the Ministry of
Education.
KAPA HAKA
Kapa haka is an integral component of this kura and from time to time the kapa may compete in
competitions both at local and national level. However, competing is the not the prime motivation,
it is more to instill in the students the joy and pleasure of being adept at one of the more
recognizable forms of Māori performing arts.
Waru Roberts, Hira Hona, Te Kura Ormsby and Erana Rau are the current kapa haka tutors
KEYS
Each classroom teacher has keys to gain entry to most buildings in the kura.
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The caretaker has keys to all areas of the kura.
KOPAPA
Wesley Dixon, a well-known local identity, made and presented a fibreglass kopapa to the kura in
March 1990.
“KUA MATE TE MOTU I TE HOARIRI WHAKAWAI”
He tongi nā Pōtatau Te Wherowhero. He whakatau nāna mō Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te hoariri
whakawai, i mahi huna ai te iwi Pākehā, te kawanatanga o te motu, ki ngā iwi Māori. Te mutunga
iho ko te muru raupatutanga o Waikato te Kaikawe o te Kīngitanga (Nā Ngāhinaturae tēnei
tuhinga).
A challenge issued by Ngāhinaturae Manihera at Te Kauhanganui (Hopuhopu) on Friday 6th
October 2006, for all kura within Waikato to be vigilant against the ‘sword of deception’ and
remain steadfastly committed to the values embodied in Kīngitanga.
LIBRARY
The library is an important resource centre of the kura. It is managed by a librarian.
The library is currently undergoing a system upgrade. Once the new system is in place staff and
students will be able to access a complete up-to-date database of all books.
LOST PROPERTY
There is a lost property bin located in the sports shed. All unclaimed items are deposited in this
bin. Usually at the final assembly of the term the items are spread out and children are asked to
reclaim their lost property. Unclaimed kura uniform items are usually given to those in need and
all other items are deposited in a clothes collection bin.
Parents/caregivers can at any time inspect the lost property bin.
It is strongly recommended that parents/caregivers clearly mark with vivid felt pen all items of
clothing so that ownership can easily be established. It is not unusual to find a number of brand
new kura jerseys with no identifying marks on.
LUNCHES
The kura does not provide a daily lunch purchase system. However, students are able to purchase a
Subway lunch every Wednesday to be delivered lunchtime Thursday.
MARKING CHILDREN’S WORK
There is a general expectation that children’s work will be marked on a regular basis so that
feedback can be given to the child on their learning.
The most useful feedback of course is that which is immediate. Therefore, there will be occasions
when children’s books will be marked immediately following an activity.
MEDIA
Any media enquiry should be directed to the principal who will then seek advice if necessary and
decide how best to respond.
MEDICATION
Any child taking medication throughout the kura day e.g. antibiotics, must first make application
to the classroom teacher for approval. This application should be accompanied with a note from a
parent/caregiver.
Students must not be administered any medication e.g. disprin, paracetemol.
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MEETINGS
Teaching staff meetings take place every Monday from 3.10 p.m. – 4.10 p.m.
Syndicate meetings take place as directed by the syndicate leader.
The BOT meets the third Monday of every month from 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission/vision/purpose statement is one of Te Puea’s tongi:
“Mahia te mahi hei painga mō te iwi”
This interpretation of the tongi was given by Mamae Takerei (17th
October 2006):
“Work for the betterment of the people”
I believe that this tongi of Te Puea's is the principle saying which re-enforces the following:
Manaakitia te iwi i.e. always provide hospitality (in the first instance for and to the people)
Whangaingia te tangata i.e. the people must be fed no matter who they are or where they are
from
Kia mau ki te aroha me te rangimarie i.e. when all else fails, hold fast to the value of aroha,
peace and good will.
Te Puea's determination to uphold the wishes of her uncle and mother is captured in the key
principle. Forced by Mahuta to take responsibility of the people and provide for their needs; her
mother Tiahuia's death bed wish to her was to care for the people.
Waikato and Kingitanga
As a landless people all we had left was our faith that kept Waikato iwi strong. Waikato's belief in
this faith called "Kingitanga" became its salvation.
MONEY
Teachers are advised not to leave large amounts of personal money in the classroom. Money can
be left with the administration officer. Students are advised to do the same.
NOTES FROM PARENTS
Notes from parents e.g. an explanation of absence from kura, should be dated and filed and kept in
a safe place for at least that term.
MURAL FOR TŪRANGAWAEWAE MARAE
Students, teachers and parents of Bernard Fergusson School worked under the expert tutelage of
renowned Māori artist Arnold Wilson in 1983, to design and create a mural to present to Te
Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu for Turangawaewae Marae.
The mural was presented on 30th
November 1983 and still adorns the walls of Kimiora along with
those from other Waikato primary and secondary schools.
OFFICIAL RECORDS
All official records are confidential and are accessible to only registered and certificated teachers
and the office secretary.
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Teachers and support staff must respect the confidentiality of some information that they may be
privy to in the natural course of carrying out their assigned duties.
Following the appointment of new staff, all curriculum vitae must be returned to applicants once
an appointment has been made.
PARENT HELPERS
From time to time there will be parent helpers in the kura. Please make them feel welcome and
valued. They are perhaps our greatest asset in our efforts to effect a positive change in our kura
community.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
All personal belongings should be well marked.
You are responsible for any personal belongings that you bring on to the kura premises.
It is highly recommended that you do not bring items of high monetary value to kura.
PERSONAL FILES
Every staff member has an individual personnel file in the main filing cabinet in the kura office.
A staff member may ask to view her/his file, however, the file must not be removed from the
administration block and contents must not be removed from the file.
Each file contains originals of performance agreements, job descriptions and appraisal
performance notes and other relevant personal information that the principal may see fit to place
on file.
PHOTOCOPYING
Each staff member is allocated a PIN number for the photocopier.
Staff members are encouraged to be thrifty in their use of the photocopier. Excessive use of the
photocopier will result in a reduction of allowable paper use.
Staff members may purchase their own reams of paper to use if they wish.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Teachers are expected to spend time planning and preparing work for their class.
The syndicate leader must sight all long-term plans within the first week of each term.
All long-term plans must reflect curriculum document achievement aims and objectives.
Planned teaching episodes and giving children the time to learn will effect the biggest change in
children’s achievement levels.
POU HAKI
The pou haki in the quadrangle was carved by past student Wiremu Joseph, honours graduate of
the Whakarewarewa Carving Kura in Rotorua and son of JJ (Jimmy Joseph), respected kaumatua
of Tūrangawaewae Marae now deceased.
The pou is a memorial to Sir Bernard Fergusson. It was dedicated by The Venerable Archdeacon
Tiki Raumati in the presence of Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu and Tūwharetoa Paramount Chief
Tā Hepi Te Heuheu on 28th
November 1981, exactly one year to the day after Sir Bernard
Fergusson’s untimely death.
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PŌWHIRI
From time to time visitors will be formally welcomed to our kura. The principal along with other
nominated staff members will be responsible for organizing the pöwhiri and ensuing programme.
Staff members should be appropriately attired.
RECYCLING
Efforts to recycle waste materials are be encouraged under the wider philosophy of taking better
care of Papatūānuku.
RESOURCE TEACHER OF LEARNING AND BEHAVIOUR (RTLB)
Tinirau Barlow is the RTLB based at our kura. She services a cluster of kura including Rangiriri
and Rakaumangamanga. Her role is to assist teachers in the classroom with children who are
having learning and behaviour difficulties.
REWARDING STUDENTS
We should reward our students for good work whenever we can. The ‘shape’ of the reward can be
left to the discretion of individual teachers keeping in mind our push for healthier eating choices.
Good work should be recognized and rewarded at each and every kura assembly.
SCHOOL CREST
The crown of Queen Elizabeth II is over all.
The Christian cross is central.
The book denotes learning.
The Scotch thistle and the bee are the personal insignia of Lord Ballantrae (the bee has to be
industrious to achieve sweet success).
Korotangi is the ancient and sacred talisman that travelled to Aotearoa on the Tainui waka.
The poutama are a traditional design depicting the upward journey to heaven.
‘Kia Kaha Katoa’ is a call for all to show strength together (composed by Mamae Takerei).
SCHOOL HOURS
School hours for children are from 8.40 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Monday – Friday unless otherwise
notified.
SCHOOL SONG
Composed by Mamae Takerei (the short tauparapara at the beginning was composed by Pumi
Taituha).
A bilingual song urging people to work together to be strong.
SIR BERNARD FERGUSSON (1911 - 1980)
Brigadier the Right Honourable Lord Ballantrae of Auchairne and Bay of Islands; Knight of the
Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle; Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished
Order of St. Michael and St. George; Knight Grand Cross of the Victorian Order; Distinguished
Service Order; Order of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire; Knight of Justice of St.
John; Colonel of the Black Watch Regiment; First Honourary Doctorate of the University of
Waikato.
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The Governor General of New Zealand and Dependencies from 1962 – 1967.
Sir Bernard’s grandfather Sir James was Governor from 1873 – 1874; Sir Bernard’s father Sir
Charles was Governor General from 1924 – 1930; and Lady Laura Fergusson’s father (David
Boyle 7th
Earl of Glasgow) was Governor from 1892 – 1897.
The Kāhui Ariki and the Fergusson family have held close ties for over 100 years. The friendship
started in 1874 when Sir James Fergusson, Governor of New Zealand arrived by ceremonial waka
to meet King Tawhiao at Ngāruawāhia.
SIR BERNARD FERGUSSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by and announced at a commemorative gala dinner in Kimiora on 28th
November
1981 by Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu (a memorial flagpole at Bernard Fergusson School was
dedicated earlier that day).
The scholarship is awarded to undergraduates of Tainui descent studying at the University of
Waikato and is administered by Te Arikinui’s appointees.
SMOKING
Our kura is a totally smoke and tobacco free kura. Staff members who need to smoke may do so
off site.
We are optimistic that the stance of some will have some positive flow-on effect on the students of
our kura.
SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT
All sports and physical education equipment is housed in the sports shed.
All teachers have a key to the sports shed.
There is no booking system as such for the equipment. If you require equipment for a special
occasion or lesson you should write your requirements and details on the whiteboard in the
staffroom.
STAFF CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS
Any staff concerns or complaints should be brought to the attention of the principal who will then
try to resolve the situation internally.
Any staff member under personal duress should speak to the principal or a trusted colleague who
will take measures to ensure that the health and safety of the staff member is addressed.
If the matter is more serious and/or a disciplinary matter then we shall abide by the disciplinary
guidelines set out in the relevant collective employment contract.
STAFFROOM
The staffroom is set aside for staff members to rest and relax during intervals and lunchtime.
Therefore, students including staff members’ own children are generally not permitted to be in the
staffroom during these times.
The staffroom must be left in a clean and tidy state at all times.
STATIONERY
The start-up beginning of the year stationery issue is free to all students. Any subsequent
stationery requirements can be purchased from the office.
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Stationery can only be purchased from office before kura begins and during the interval breaks.
STUDENT DUTIES
From time to time students will be expected to perform assigned duties. They should be
encouraged and rewarded for showing diligence and responsibility in carrying out their duties.
The head girl and/or boy should be given opportunities to develop their leadership skills under the
watchful eye of one of the senior management team.
SUPPORT STAFF (2013)
Jules Numanga Office Administrator
Leo Muru Kaiarahi i te reo
Lucille Maru Librarian/resource officer
Waru Roberts Kaiāwhina/kapa haka tutor
Mike Taitoko Caretaker/grounds man
Maria Taitoko Cleaner
SWIMMING POOL
The kura has a swimming pool that is really only suitable for the junior kura students. It was
opened in January 1977 and dedicated by Reverend Flavell.
During the swimming season the junior kura classes are timetabled to use the pool; the middle and
senior kura walk to the town pool once a week to participate in planned water activities
TEACHING STAFF (2011)
Paul Royal Prinicpal MA (Applied), BEd, Adv Dip Tchg, Dip Biling Tchg
Le Roy Morgan DP/Y7 – 8 BSci, Dip Tchg (Secondary)
Brenda Taitoko AP/Y4 BEd, Dip Tchg
Trixie Roberts Y1 BTeach
Gabe Whitu Y2
Ariana Collier Y4/5 BA, GradDipTeach
Tania Kearns Y2 - 3 BTeach
Alex Te Moni Y5 – 6 BTeach (Science major), BA (Te Reo Māori major)
Kahu Tukere English BTeach
TELEPHONES
Telephones are located in the staffroom, the secretary’s office and the principal’s office. All
teaching and support staff have access to the telephone.
Dial 9 to access an outside line.
All kura related toll calls the kura will pay for. All personal toll calls must be recorded in the Tolls
book located in the secretary’s office and paid for accordingly.
During class time any caller wanting to speak to a teacher will be asked to phone back at an
appropriate time or a message will be taken on your behalf unless of course it is a family
emergency.
All mobile phones are to remain switched off during class time including the teacher’s. Mobile
phones may be switched on again during breaks.
Students caught using a mobile phone during class time will have the mobile phone confiscated
and it will be returned at the end of the week.
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TE REO MĀORI
All staff members must make a concerted effort to use the Māori language when on kura premises.
This is especially important when conversing with one another in front of the students.
Students ‘caught’ using Māori spontaneously should be richly rewarded. Likewise, students who
make strong efforts to converse in Mäori should be richly rewarded.
UNION AFFILIATION
All employees can opt to become members of their respective trade union and therefore be
covered by the appropriate collective employment contract.
TRAVEL
Under the terms of the Primary Teachers and Support Staff Collective Agreements, employees are
entitled to claim for travel if they use their own vehicles for kura business (see the appropriate
sections in the CA handbooks for further details). Staff members should seek approval from the
principal first.
VANDALISM
Any damage to kura property should be reported to the principal as soon as possible. This includes
during the weekend or holiday periods.
If the principal is not available the kura caretaker or chairperson of the BOT should be contacted.
VERBAL ABUSE
All teachers are reminded that verbal abuse directed at students is in direct contravention of the
expected code of conduct for teachers (including support staff) and is likely to result in
disciplinary action being taken.
VISITORS TO THE KURA
Any visitor to the kura should be made to feel welcome by extending to them the hospitality that
we are renowned for.
Students should be encouraged to give a friendly greeting to all visitors and direct them to the
office.
Any staff member seeing a visitor in the foyer should inquire as to whether or not she/he is being
seen to and act accordingly.
WAHAROA
The waharoa was carved by Hakopa Puke, Warren McGarth and others from a totara log donated
by Rongo Wetere, CEO of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. It was erected prior to the first day of the kura
opening as Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Bernard Fergusson in 1993.
The project was completed in 5 days/nights
The carvers on the project were:
Warren McGrath (head carver)
Pou Poutapu (carved the kōruru)
Paora McGrath
Craig McGrath
Wetere Poutapu
Huritau Poutapu
Kaupapa kōrero: Tamaki ki raro
Mokau ki runga
Mangatoatoa ki waenganui
Ko Pare Waikato
Ko Pare Hauraki
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Ko Te Kaokaoroa a Paatetere
This age old pēpeha was used and inscribed upon the tomokanga, and is a reference to the tribal
boundares of the Tainui iwi
The two mokomoko on the raparapa of the maihi are symbolic of the forces of life (green lizard)
and death (black lizard), and to also to remind tamariki of those who have gone before
The two taniwha that stand on the two amo commemorate the pēpeha "Ko Waikato Taniwharau,
He piko he taniwha, He piko he taniwha" and also that taniwha were known as kaitiaki-a-iwi by
our tūpuna in the Waikato rohe