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SIR DOUGLAS BADERINTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Learners today, Leaders tomorrow

SIR DOUGLAS BADER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLCourt Town Close, Mangere, Manukau 2022

Telephone: (09) 275 4332 • Facsimile: (09) 275 5240Email: [email protected]

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PRINCIPAL’S LETTER

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Welcome to Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School.

It is my great pleasure and privilege to introduce myself as the new Principal of Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School. I have spent 12 years in education specializing in the intermediate years and I am looking forward to working with such a rich and diverse community and believe together we will shape great leaders-Hence our new motto learners today, leaders tomorrow.

Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School is on a new journey which will only enhance and complement the great things already happening on a day to day basis. We are looking forward to embracing the new initiatives and learning opportunities coming our way and know the future is bright for Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School.

We have a dedicated team of professionals eager to deliver a quality student driven education, providing rich opportunities specifically to intermediate aged students. By the time your child leaves Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School we believe they will be confident both academically and socially, leaving with great memories and solid friendships.

Whanau and community are important to us. We love having you as part of the things we do, and we promise to listen. The intermediate years are incredibly rewarding and challenging; your children will go through some big changes throughout their 2 years with us so we encourage you to be part of your child’s education so together, we can ensure they are successful and prepared for their next stage in their education.

Again it is a pleasure to be the Principal of Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School and I look forward to the great things we will achieve together.

Regards

Scott SymesPrincipal

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WelcomeThank you for enrolling your child at this progressive school. While attending Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate your child will receive an education based on the Bader Way.

B – Behaviour and Learning

A – Act Safely

D – Dressed and Ready

E – Education Excellence

R – Respectful relationship

These values are aligned with the Key Competencies of the New Zealand Curriculum. They will help in your child’s adjustment to a new surrounding by incorporating a self-belief and determination, in which will help them achieve both academically and socially at a higher level.

Expectations:The code pupils are asked to apply to their behaviour is to ‘speak and act in ways they would be happy for their parents to observe or be told about’. The school communicates promptly with parents when behaviour is a concern.

Attendance:Sir Douglas effectively manages student attendance at school through effective management and procedures that are updated constantly to keep pace with student movement

School Hours:Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.00pmSchool Office Hours:Monday-Friday 7.30am-3.30pm

Canteen:Students are advised to come to school with a prepared lunch. The school provides a canteen where students are able to purchase a light snack and other healthy refreshments either before school, interval or at lunchtime.

School Contribution:A contribution of $40 per year would help the school provide additional support for student resources to support learning and additional ICT tools. This contribution may be made at the beginning of the school year or at any time convenient to you. Some parents can choose to pay $10.00 per term.

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Our students:We celebrate the wonderful talent that our school possesses. Through the many different ethnic identities and cultures we have at Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate, we are able to offer a cultural experience that all our students and community can be proud to be part of.

These cultures include: New Zealand Maori, Cook Island Maori, Tongan, Niuean, Indian, New Zealand European, Samoan, Middle Eastern.

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The Code of Behaviour:Each student has the right to: Learn, be treated with respect and kindness, expect their school to be well regarded by everyone. Through self-management students are required to:

• Be prepared for lessons

• Complete homework

• Attend school and all classes regularly and on time

• Participate

• Be punctual

• Exercise self-discipline and self-control

Be treated with respect and politeness • Show respect for themselves, family and school

• Be polite and respectful to other students and teachers

• Use appropriate language

• Be considerate of others

• Not leave the school grounds without permission and signing out at the office

A pleasant and safe environment • Make the school safe by not threatening, hitting or hurting anyone in any way...we have zero

tolerance of bullying

• Refrain from the use of offensive language or bringing offensive material to school

• Respect school and others’ property

• Hand in lost property

• Be tidy and use the rubbish bins

• Not have chewing gum or non-prescription drugs at school

• No smoking or alcohol in the school grounds

• Work and play safely

Expect their school to be well regarded by everyone • Support school activities

• Wear our uniform with pride

• Practice fair play in all activities

• Be ambassadors for Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate


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Points of DifferenceWe are the only specialized intermediate school in the Mangere community. We cater specifically for the needs and requirements of students aged 10-13 years of age where we prepare our students for secondary school.

Our teachers are all well qualified and New Zealand registered. They are enthusiastic, caring and professional in their teaching of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Facilities and Programmes at Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate:Leadership: Students have many opportunities to develop leadership skills and qualities in our school. There are real opportunities to organize and run school assemblies and to specialize in curriculum responsibilities. In becoming a school councillor they will be given a range of opportunities to show their leadership qualities.

School HousesStudents belong to one of our four houses where they learn to promote Whanaungatanga and Manaakitanga. These houses will help the students focus on relationships and the values that are incorporated into these competencies.

The houses are Kotuku, Weka, Ruru and Tui. They relate to our native birds and represent the relationship and integrity that they hold in their natural environment. At Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate, we too hold these same values.

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Kotuku Weka

Ruru Tui



Curriculum:All areas of the New Zealand curriculum are offered at Sir Douglas Bader including Reading, Writing, Mathematics , Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education and Information Technology.

Specialist Classes:Sir Douglas offers a range of specialist classes including food biotechnology and art.

Sport:All students are invited to participate in a wide variety of sports throughout the year. These sports include: softball, soccer, rugby union, rugby league, netball, volleyball, basketball, athletics and many more.

Healthcare: At Sir Douglas Bader we have an on-site registered nurse to attend to student health requirements.

Social Worker:The school has available on site a SWIS worker. He is able to attend to students through the Tapafa Model and through the Mason Drury model.

Languages:A range of languages are being taught throughout the school.

Other Points of differenceThere are many more points of difference that are available to Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate. These include: Kapa Haka, Cultural Festival, Graduation Balls, Bader Talent quest show, School production, Battle of the Bands, Rock Quest, APPA Choir, Singing Quest and many more.

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Kotuku Weka

Ruru Tui



UniformWe have a diverse range of sports and cultural teams representing our school. Students are expected to represent their school with the correct uniform, both in sports and about the school. Students are encouraged to wear their uniform correctly and with pride.

Not Permitted: Makeup Jewellery and wristbands, facial jewellery, body piercing, multiple studs in ears or tattoosUnofficial caps etc.Non regulation clothing, such as brightly coloured shoes, coloured socks and jackets

Physical education and sportsShorts Navy blue school sports shorts.Shirt Red with white stripe school sports shirt.

All pupils are required to wear school uniform. Uniform is to be kept clean and in good order. Each garment must be named.

BoysShorts- Navy blue drillPolo shirt- Red with school monogramCap- Navy Blue school cap must be worn Terms 1 and 4Footwear- Black leather lace-up shoes or plain black school sandals may be worn year roundSocks- Plain navy blue socksSweatshirt- Navy blue sweatshirt with school monogram

GirlsSkirt- blue check skirt to be worn on the kneePolo shirt- Red with school monogramCap- Navy Blue school cap must be worn Terms 1 and 4Socks- Navy Blue ankle length, optional navy opaque stockings in winterFootwear- Black leather lace up shoes with low heel, no platform soles, or plain black flat heeled sandals with a heel strap may be worn all year round eg: Reefs and Roman sandals

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Samoan Unit:A leai se gagana, ua leai se aganuu, a leai se aganuu ona po lea o le nuu.

When you lose your language, you lose your culture, and when there is no longer a living culture, darkness descends on the village. Dr Aiogaloa, (1996)

Our Bilingual unit uses the Samoan Language and English to deliver the curriculum. This class incorporates the Samoan values and culture in their programme. Through this we have a strong connection with our Samoan community.

What is offered for your Child?

• A strong literacy programme which teaches your child to speak, read and write effectively in English.

• A balanced education with reading, numeracy, music, sports and other specialised subjects and technology programmes.

Criteria for enrolment to our Samoan Bilingual programme consist of:

• Students who speak and understand the Samoan language will be given first priority.

• Students whose parents are active participants in their child’s learning process.

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Primary schools served by Sir Douglas Bader IntermediateBader School Bus route - the route may change to better service the new intake

JAGO PRINT & GRAPHICS 91533

Local Primary SchoolsPapatoetoe North Nga Iwi PrimaryFavona Primary St JosephsMangere East Primary Southern CrossKingsford Primary Al MadinahMangere Central Mountain ViewWaterlea Primary Kura KaupapaJean Batten Primary Koru PrimarySeventh Day Adventist Sutton ParkRobertson Road PrimaryViscount Primary

We have a safe and happy environment for all pupils at Sir Douglas Intermediate. We have a school bus which can transport your children before and after school for a low cost of $10 per term. Concession cards are available to purchase at the school office.

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