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Vision:Vision:Vision:Vision: ‘Being Our Best’

Values:Values:Values:Values:

HHHHonesty ~ EEEEffort ~ RRRRespect ~ EEEEngagement

2009

Information Booklet

“Causing learning in a happy and safe environment”

The Glenview Experience

National PrioritiesNational PrioritiesNational PrioritiesNational Priorities ♦ Effective teaching and learning for all

children ♦ Improved Literacy and Numeracy

achievement for all students ♦ Improved achievement for Maori and

Pasifika children ♦ Improved outcomes for children at

risk ♦ Identification of and provision for

GaTE students ♦ Regular Physical Education and fitness

for all students ♦ Promotion of healthy eating across

the school ♦ Home and school partnerships – evi-

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♦ Cause learning for all students, staff and school community

♦ Bring the school vision and values alive

♦ Engage and motivate students through use of Interactive Whiteboards

♦ Provide professional development for teachers in the use of Interactive Whiteboards

♦ Lift and sustain the achievement of children in the upper middle, and lower upper bands of assessment in reading and maths.

♦ Strengthen home and school partner-ships through the use of Journals across the school as part of the report-ing process

♦ Through the library enhance the In-formation Landscape across the school

♦ Provide for GaTE children to be en-gaged in high level opportunities through appropriate classroom pro-grammes

♦ Provide professional development opportunities for teachers to develop appropriate programmes within their class for GaTE children

♦ Embed Tikanga Maori as an integral part of learning

♦ Develop an understanding of the prin-ciples and practices of becoming an Enviro school

♦ Continue to link the teacher coaching process with raising student achieve-ment.

To provide all children with high quality teaching To provide all children with high quality teaching To provide all children with high quality teaching To provide all children with high quality teaching and learning, implementing the school curriculum and learning, implementing the school curriculum and learning, implementing the school curriculum and learning, implementing the school curriculum

plansplansplansplans Literacy ~

♦ for children to develop appropriate skills in listening, reading and viewing; speaking, writing and presenting

Numeracy ~

♦ for children to develop a sound under-standing of number

♦ for children to develop accuracy, effi-ciency and confidence in calculating mentally and on paper

Selected Focus ~ ♦ For children to develop specific skills and

processes related to a selected focus

Working together for all learnersWorking together for all learnersWorking together for all learnersWorking together for all learners ♦ To implement the School Curriculum in

consultation with the community ♦ To ensure we clearly articulate the school’s

vision, goals and values ♦ To regularly review our performance and

report back to community on individual and group achievement

♦ For all children and teachers to become

competent users of and learners through a wide range of Information and Communi-cation Technologies

♦ To provide Professional Development op-

portunities for all staff

Ensuring quality teaching and learning can occurEnsuring quality teaching and learning can occurEnsuring quality teaching and learning can occurEnsuring quality teaching and learning can occur ♦ To ensure quality resources are purchased

to support the curriculum ♦ To provide a safe, caring environment for

all pupils and staff ♦ To employ teachers and support staff and

develop programmes and policies that pro-mote high levels of achievement

♦ To ensure that the Board is a good em-ployer and complies with the requirements of the 1989 State Sector Act

♦ To ensure that funds are allocated fairly and expenditure is kept within budget

♦ To ensure that all facilities are well kept

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Major EventsMajor EventsMajor EventsMajor Events

Term OneTerm OneTerm OneTerm One Meet the teacher School swimming sports Yr 4-6 School camp Yr 5/6 at Waitawheta Camp School camp Yr 4 at Karakariki Camp Reading Together Parent Education Programme Yr 4-6 Triathlon Interschool Swimming Sports Class photos

Term TwoTerm TwoTerm TwoTerm Two Young Leaders Conference School Cross Country Interschool Cross Country Theme Week Parent Interviews Yr 2-6

Term ThreeTerm ThreeTerm ThreeTerm Three Cultural Week and Celebration Day 7 aside Tournaments Enviro Day

Term FourTerm FourTerm FourTerm Four Grandparent’s Day Cultural Village Experience Gala School Athletics Interschool Athletics Syndicate Days Leaders Assembly

School Organisation ~ 2009School Organisation ~ 2009School Organisation ~ 2009School Organisation ~ 2009 PrincipalPrincipalPrincipalPrincipal Mr Tony Mangan

Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Ms Vicki Tooley

Assistant PrincipalsAssistant PrincipalsAssistant PrincipalsAssistant Principals Ms Win Schmits Ms Jan Allott School SecretarySchool SecretarySchool SecretarySchool Secretary Mrs Kay Sullivan

TeachersTeachersTeachersTeachers

Year 5/6 Team Year 5/6 Team Year 5/6 Team Year 5/6 Team –––– Senior Syndicate Senior Syndicate Senior Syndicate Senior Syndicate

Room 1 Mrs Debbie Moore Room 2 Miss Janene Braithwaite – Team LeaderTeam LeaderTeam LeaderTeam Leader Room 3 Miss Emma Andrew Room 4 Mr Luke Dawson Room 5 Mr Keith Preddy Room 6 Mrs Anneke Esselbrugge

Year 4 Team Year 4 Team Year 4 Team Year 4 Team –––– Middle Syndicate Middle Syndicate Middle Syndicate Middle Syndicate

Room 7 Mrs Nicole Teotia – Team LeaderTeam LeaderTeam LeaderTeam Leader Room 8 Mrs Sandra Solomon Room 9 Mr Michael Fawcett Year 2/3 Team Year 2/3 Team Year 2/3 Team Year 2/3 Team –––– Middle Syndicate Middle Syndicate Middle Syndicate Middle Syndicate

Room 10 Miss Justine Exley Room 11 Miss Alesha Pope Room 12 Mrs Nikki Donnell – Team LeaderTeam LeaderTeam LeaderTeam Leader Room 13 Mrs Julie Peden Room 14 Mrs Diane Hopcroft Room 15 Mrs Debra Gray-Bird

Year 1 Team Year 1 Team Year 1 Team Year 1 Team –––– Junior Syndicate Junior Syndicate Junior Syndicate Junior Syndicate

Room 16 Mrs Barbara Ware – Team LeaderTeam LeaderTeam LeaderTeam Leader Room 17 Ms Roshni Chandra Room 18 Mrs Christine Thorburn Room 19 Mrs Carol McHardy Room 20 Miss Alle Morrison (working with Rooms 16 and 17 for Terms 1 and 2)

Reading RecoveryReading RecoveryReading RecoveryReading Recovery Mrs Sue Haworth

Learning Support UnitLearning Support UnitLearning Support UnitLearning Support Unit Mrs Karen Hunwick Tikanga MaoriTikanga MaoriTikanga MaoriTikanga Maori Mrs Jeanne Davidson – Kaiako

PartPartPartPart----time Teaching Stafftime Teaching Stafftime Teaching Stafftime Teaching Staff Mrs Sue Denton Mrs Vickie Foster Teacher Aides / Support StaffTeacher Aides / Support StaffTeacher Aides / Support StaffTeacher Aides / Support Staff Mrs Trish Barker – Library Mrs Runu Simpson – EsoL Mrs June Sullivan – Teacher Aide Mrs Sandra Jennings – Teacher Aide CaretakerCaretakerCaretakerCaretaker Mr John Anderson

FACTS AND FEATURESFACTS AND FEATURESFACTS AND FEATURESFACTS AND FEATURES

• ROLLROLLROLLROLL - Opening roll for 2009 was 445 This will rise to approximately 480 by July and 510 by the end of the year.

• Ethnic GroupingsEthnic GroupingsEthnic GroupingsEthnic Groupings: 64% Pakeha/New Zealander 28% Maori 8% Other (Asian, Indian and South African) •••• Features:Features:Features:Features: * Hall with kitchen and conference room * 14 metre swimming pool with cover. * Two modern adventure playgrounds * State of the art library and video viewing room. * computer suite with 16 computers * Three shade constructions * Computer network to every classroom * Interactive whiteboards in each room * Internet connections in each classroom. Additional internet connections in the library.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES AT GLENVIEWLEARNING PROGRAMMES AT GLENVIEWLEARNING PROGRAMMES AT GLENVIEWLEARNING PROGRAMMES AT GLENVIEW As required by the New Zealand Curriculum Framework students at Glenview Primary are exposed to quality learning experiences in the seven essential learning areas: ♦ English ♦ Mathematics ♦ Science ♦ Social Science ♦ Health and Physical Education ♦ The Arts ♦ Technology As in all primary schools there is an emphasis on English and Mathematics; we firmly believe it is important that children have a solid grounding in these two areas before they leave for Intermediate.

ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH In English the following areas are covered: ♦ Listening and Speaking ♦ Reading and Writing ♦ Viewing and Presenting An emphasis is placed upon Reading and Writing as these are crucial skills required for life long learning.

MATHEMATICSMATHEMATICSMATHEMATICSMATHEMATICS There are five strands covered in the Mathematics' curriculum: ♦ Number & Algebra ♦ Geometry & Measurement ♦ Statistics Number is by far the most important concept for children at primary school. Without a sound understanding of the number system children will have difficulty in the other strands, hence, number is a large component of the Mathematics programme.

SCIENCESCIENCESCIENCESCIENCE There are four strands in the Science curriculum: ♦ Living World ♦ Physical World ♦ Material World ♦ Planet Earth and Beyond

SOCIAL SCIENCESOCIAL SCIENCESOCIAL SCIENCESOCIAL SCIENCE Is based around the abilities to gain knowledge skills and experiences to under-stand how societies function in local, national and global communities. Current events will be common for all children.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATIONHEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATIONHEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATIONHEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION There are four strands in the Health and Physical Education curriculum: ♦ Personal Health and Physical Development ♦ Movement concepts and Motor Skills ♦ Relationships with other People ♦ Healthy Communities and Environments

EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOMEDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOMEDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOMEDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM ♦ The Year 6 children attend a week long camp at Waitawheta in the first term

each year. ♦ The Year 5 children attend the Waitawheta camp with the Year 6 children for

three days. ♦ The Year 4 children attend a three day camp in Term 1 at Karakiriki ♦ Parent assistance is required for all our camps.

THE ARTSTHE ARTSTHE ARTSTHE ARTS There are four disciplines in the Arts curriculum: ♦ Dance ♦ Drama ♦ Music ♦ Visual Arts

TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY There are three learning strands for the Technology curriculum: ♦ Technological Knowledge and Understanding ♦ Technological Capability ♦ Technology and Society

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONSCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONSCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONSCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 1.1.1.1. BOARD OF TRUSTEESBOARD OF TRUSTEESBOARD OF TRUSTEESBOARD OF TRUSTEES:::: Glenview School has a very vibrant and hard working Board of Trustees which is elected every 3 years and meets in the staffroom once a month. The current members of the Board are: * Yvonne Pennell Chairperson. * Hazel Tebbutt Secretary. * Dianne Miller * Stephen Cox * Karsten Zegwaard * Mat O’Brien * Maree Nobilo * Nikki Donnell Staff Representative

2222. Absences:. Absences:. Absences:. Absences: * If your child/ren is/are going to be absent, please phone 843 7798 here your call will be logged by an answer phone.

3333. Assemblies:. Assemblies:. Assemblies:. Assemblies: * assemblies give us the opportunity to celebrate pupil achievement in academic, sporting and cultural and citizenship areas. * parent, caregivers and friends of the school are most welcome to attend our assemblies. * assemblies are held every Friday at 9:00am for approximately 30 minutes. There are three types of assembly - Whole School (which will be dedicated to different areas of achievement), Yr 1-3 and Yr 4-6 * please check your weekly newsletter to see what assembly is to be held that week.

4444. Complaints:. Complaints:. Complaints:. Complaints: * please refer to the policy, “ Addressing Complaints and Concerns “ before making a complaint. * In the first instance make your concern known to the staff member and if dissatisfied contact the AP,s, DP or Principal.

5.5.5.5. Cycling:Cycling:Cycling:Cycling: **** only pupils in Years 5 & 6 may cycle to school. * bikes must be locked and left in racks provided behind the boiler room. * bikes must not be ridden in the school grounds—they must be “walked” from the road to the racks.

6.6.6.6. Dental Treatment:Dental Treatment:Dental Treatment:Dental Treatment: * all children will be seen at least once a year by the Dental Therapist. * please contact the dental Therapist on 843-5899 if you have any queries regarding dental treatment of your children.

7777. Enrolment:. Enrolment:. Enrolment:. Enrolment: * most children begin their time at school on their fifth birthday. * when enrolling please bring your child’s birth certificate and immunisation records. We need to have a copy of these documents for our records. * children are welcome to make two visits prior to their official start. Contact Jan (Assistant Principal) for further details. * complete an Annual consent Form

8888. Homework:. Homework:. Homework:. Homework: * homework should be an enjoyable experience for both child and parent. * the amount of homework will depend on the age and interest of the child - as a general rule no homework activity should last more than 15 minutes for Junior children and 30 minutes for Seniors. * most homework may consist of reading, spelling, learning basic facts or topic work.

9999. Lost Property:. Lost Property:. Lost Property:. Lost Property: * the school has a designated lost property area: - large box in hall foyer * lost property is displayed regularly on the court outside Rooms 5 and 6. * at the end of each month all unclaimed clothing is donated to a relief organisation. * it is important that all clothing that is likely to be removed during the day is clearly named.

10.10.10.10. Lunches:Lunches:Lunches:Lunches: * the school operates the following lunch programme: FridayFridayFridayFriday pizza bread, filled rolls, wraps etc( everyday foods) OrdersOrdersOrdersOrders are taken outside the hall before school and an up to date Price list can be obtained from the office. MondayMondayMondayMonday————FridayFridayFridayFriday Fruit drinks, cookies, These are available from the office every day.

11.11.11.11. Newsletters: Newsletters: Newsletters: Newsletters: * a school newsletter will be sent home with your eldest child every Monday. * syndicate, sport and PTA newsletters will be sent home as the need arises. * a Board of Trustees newsletter will be issued once per term.

11112.2.2.2. Parking: Parking: Parking: Parking: * the two car parks at the front of the school are reserved for staff. * parents must not park on the grass verges or by areas governed by yellow lines. * parking immediately outside the school is restricted to 10 minutes. * parents are encouraged to use the car park at rear of the school by the garage.

11113333. Reporting to Parents:. Reporting to Parents:. Reporting to Parents:. Reporting to Parents: * the school operates an “Open Door” policy where by parents are able to visit classrooms. We ask you not to visit during the final 20 minutes of the day as this is when children are involved in cleaning up. * we report to parents in the following ways: - meet the teacher in February - formal interviews in July Yr 2-6 - Journal Book will go home once a term as a report of work - new entrant interview after entry survey, 5 yr 6 mnth survey 6 yr survey (may include some yr 2 children) - parents can request an interview at any time of the year.

11114444. . . . Road Patrols:Road Patrols:Road Patrols:Road Patrols: * Kea Crossing road patrols operate before and after school on Bruce Avenue and Lewis Street/Garden Height s and Splitt Avenue. * for obvious reasons it is crucial that all children and parents use the crossings and obey the instructions of the wardens. * if you would like to supervise the road patrollers before school please contact your child’s teacher or see Mr Preddy.

15:15:15:15: School DonationSchool DonationSchool DonationSchool Donation:::: - an annual donation of $60 per child or $110 per family is sought to bolster funds to provide the children with resources to enhance their learning.

11116666: : : : School Grounds:School Grounds:School Grounds:School Grounds: * while children are allowed to use the school grounds after school they must report in at home first and only return with permission from their parents or caregivers. * when playing at school out of normal hours children are the responsibility of their parents or caregivers. * children are not permitted to use skateboards, roller blades or bicycles. * dogs are not to be brought on to the grounds. * when using the grounds please remember that Glenview School is a no smoking zone.

* School Adventure Playgrounds are closed closed closed closed after school (including preschoolers)

11117777: : : : School Hours: School Hours: School Hours: School Hours: 8:30 children allowed into school 8:55 first morning session 10:40 morning tea 11:00 second morning session 12:30 lunch 1:30 afternoon session 3:00 home time

18:18:18:18: Stationery:Stationery:Stationery:Stationery: * parents are encouraged to purchase their children’s stationery requirements at school as we use Candida stationery which is not available in most retailers. * at the beginning of each year teachers will send home a list of stationery requirements. * additional supplies can be obtained from the office. 19.19.19.19. Swimming: Swimming: Swimming: Swimming: * swimming is part of the Health and Physical Education programme, hence all children are expected to bring their togs on swim days. * the pool operates during February and March and hopefully in November and December. * the pool is not available for use out of the school’s normal hours.

20.20.20.20. P.T.A. P.T.A. P.T.A. P.T.A. * Glenview School has a vibrant group of parents leading fundraising efforts for the school. * They generally meet once a month in the staffroom. * New members are always welcome to join at any time throughout the year.

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SPECIAL LEARNING PROGRAMMESSPECIAL LEARNING PROGRAMMESSPECIAL LEARNING PROGRAMMESSPECIAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSCHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSCHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSCHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS A number of children participate in special needs groups aimed at improving their learning in specific areas, such as, Reading, Mathematics or Written Language. These programmes are prepared by teachers and supported by teacher aides. The programmes are designed specifically to meet the learning needs of identified children . The children either work individually or in a small groups. These groups operate on a regular basis usually in the classroom setting. Parents will be informed through our reporting procedures as appropriate.

GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATIONGIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATIONGIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATIONGIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION We also offer opportunities for a number of identified children to participate in extension pro-grammes designed specifically to meet their learning strengths. The children either work individually or in a small groups. These groups operate on a regular basis usually in the class-room setting. Parents will be informed through our reporting procedures as appropriate.

READING RECOVERYREADING RECOVERYREADING RECOVERYREADING RECOVERY Reading Recovery is an early intervention programme for 6 year olds who are having difficulty with their reading. We have a tutor who cater s for up to four children, the children are in the programme for approximately 20 weeks and attend daily for 30 minutes. Parents will be notified when their children have been selected for the programme. Parents are encouraged to attend at least one Reading Recovery lesson to see how the programme operates and to see how they can assist at home.

LITERACY INTERVENTIONLITERACY INTERVENTIONLITERACY INTERVENTIONLITERACY INTERVENTION The literacy intervention programme is designed to support the progress of children in years 2 to 6, who are working below their expected achievement level in reading or written language. Individuals or groups of children will be withdrawn from their classrooms to work in the unit for set periods of time. Parents will be informed if their children have been selected for the programme and resulting progress.

TIKANGA MAORITIKANGA MAORITIKANGA MAORITIKANGA MAORI A Tikanga Maori programme operates for children from Years 1—6 to receive various facets of this curriculum area. Our Kaiako works with the class teachers in the classroom.

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