Marton School
Learning For Life
Brya Dixon
Principal
Tel: 06 327 8555
Fax: 06 327 8555
Tel: 06 327 8555
Fax: 06 327 8555
Hereford Street
Marton 4710
New Zealand
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ABSENCES
If for any reason your child is going to be absent from school, it is most important you contact the school and explain the reason for the absence. You can phone 327 8555 or text 027 211 3009 as early in the day as possible.
All absences must be explained and justified.
ACCIDENTS AND SICK CHILDREN
If your child becomes unwell at school we will look after them in the medical room. If they do not improve, we will phone the parent/emergency contact.
All accidents occurring at school are recorded by the staff member attending the incident and providing appropriate care.
For serious accidents we have access to the doctors and ambulance service. In this particular case the first call is to the Doctor / ambulance, then parent/emergency contact.
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL
Students are not expected to be at school before 8.30 a.m. Students are to clear the grounds by 3.10pm unless attending a supervised sports practice.
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
The school operates a managing behaviour positively system ensuring that each student is allowed to learn and each teacher is allowed to teach without interruption. The expectations are displayed in classrooms, along with the classroom plan. Positive behaviour is encouraged and acknowledged.
BICYCLES
All students riding bicycles to school must wear safety helmets. Bicycles must not be ridden in the school grounds.
BUS STUDENTS
1. Except in an emergency, students must not leave the bus between their homes and the school, and vice versa.
2. Bus students must let the office know if going home by other means.
3. In cases of gross misconduct/behaviour the student or students concerned may be refused permission to travel on subsequent days, until such time as the parents are able to assure the Principal that such behaviour will not be repeated.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR DOCTOR
If you change your address, phone number, Doctor or emergency contact person, please let us know as soon as possible so we can update our records.
DENTAL CLINIC
The Dental Therapist may be contacted by telephone at 327 6016. Students are taken from class once a year for a 'check-up’.
When the Dental Therapist is not working at Marton School, her answer phone will advise how to contact her.
DEPARTURE FROM SCHOOL
All students must leave the school grounds as soon as possible after school unless they are under the supervision of a teacher.
If you pick up your child from school, please park on Hereford Street or the car parks by Room 6 or on the old site. Please DO NOT use of the Staff Car Park.
ENROLMENT
On enrolment at Marton School, your child will be placed in a classroom appropriate to their current learning level. It is necessary to complete some enrolment documentation. For five year olds this should be able to be done during a pre-school visit.
The documentation will be completed by the school Administration Officer. The school requires:
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proof of birth
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immunisation certificate or Well Being Book
Starting a new school is a really important step and we are keen to help children make the transition as smoothly as possible.
ENROLMENT VISITS
Parents are encouraged to visit the school before their child commences, to meet with the Principal and staff member who will be teaching your child.
HOMEWORK
Homework at Marton School is given as a weekly worksheet.
The time required should never exceed 30 minutes.
Regular practice of reading, sight words, spelling and maths basic facts will be included plus relevant theme work.
If any query should arise, direct contact should be made with the classroom teacher.
LEAVING THE GROUNDS DURING DAY.
Students wishing to leave the school grounds for any reason, must provide written permission from parents and obtain the permission of the duty teacher. Children will not be given permission to go to the dairy etc.
LIAISON WITH SCHOOL
Please do not hesitate to contact the school for any reason - Phone 327 8555 – email office@marton.school.nz at any time. We, like you, want only the very best for your child.
LOST PROPERTY
ALL clothing should be named. This includes towels, swimming togs and footwear. The Lost Property Box is available in the hall foyer.
Any articles unclaimed following regular property parades and after being stored for months are disposed of to various charitable organisations.
Please contact the school if articles of clothing can't be found by your child after genuine searching.
LUNCHES
Lunches for delivery to the school may be ordered from
The Palm Dairy (phone 327 6397). Orders, with payment,
should be placed before school with the dairy.
Private arrangements may be made with the proprietors
for phone orders.
MARTON SCHOOL CHARTER.
The Charter is the legal agreement between the Board of Trustees and the Minister of Education. It outlines the schools goals and priorities.
The Charter is available at all times at the school for perusal.
Please do not hesitate to ask at the office if you wish to see it.
MARTON SCHOOL POLICY/PROCEDURE DOCUMENT
This document is available to be read at reception.
The policies are prepared and approved by the Board.
MEDICATION
If a student requires specific short term prescribed medicine to be administered, a medication form must be completed. These are available at the office. For long term prescribed medications a Medication Agreement form must be filled in at the office.
NEWSLETTERS.
Newsletters are every Thursday. Look out for them as they contain lots of information about our school activities. Local community information will be included where appropriate.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF MARTON SCHOOL
This group meets regularly on the third Thursday of each
month. Notice of meetings are given in the School Newsletter.
Contact may be made through the school office.
PERMISSION FORM
Parents are asked to sign a general permission form at the beginning of the year or upon entry for incidental trips of short duration outside the school grounds eg. sports in Memorial Hall and class trips to the library. We also require an internet user permission form to be signed.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SWIMMING
All students are expected to participate in Physical Education and Swimming, as it is part of the New Zealand Curriculum. A note to the Teacher is required if your child is to be excused. A change of clothing is often required for these activities.
REPORTING TO PARENTS
Parents are welcome to arrange to see their child’s class teacher at any time during the school year to discuss progress and/or behaviour. Likewise teachers may contact parents when there is a need for consultation. It is important to ring and make an appointment for a meeting.
The current programme of reporting to parents is:-
February Meet the Teacher Evening
March/August Three Way Conferences
December Completed Learning Journey
SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES
Whole School Assemblies are held at 2.20pm every second Friday. Each assembly is hosted by one of the classrooms. Assemblies may include singing, credits, Principal Awards, sports results, class or individual items, presentations and general announcements. Parents are invited to attend.
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SCHOOL HOURS - (All Classes)
School Begins: 9.00 a.m.
Morning Interval: 10.30 - 10.45a.m.
Lunch Interval: 12.00 - 12.40p.m.
Afternoon Interval 1.45 - 2p.m.
School Ends: 3.00 p.m.
Students are allowed into school at 8.30 am. It is important that students arrive at school in time for the beginning of classes.
SCHOOL PATROL TIMES
3.00 p.m. - 3.10 p.m. Please try to have children leave during these times.
Parents are encouraged to be good role models and use the crossing.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Marton School has a uniform which is compulsory.
All products are available from The Warehouse Store, Feilding.
STATIONERY
A stationery list is available from the office. All required stationery, exercise books, pencils, pens, etc., is available at competitive prices from PaperPlus, Marton.
SMOKEFREE
Marton School buildings and grounds are designated Smokefree.
SWEETS AND FIZZY DRINKS ETC
Sweets and fizzy drinks are not allowed at school.
Wednesdays are “Chippie Free”.
TELEPHONE MESSAGES TO STUDENTS
Please only give us messages if they are really important. Occasionally, for reasons beyond our control, messages do not get to the child and all sorts of problems are caused. We do our best, but cannot always guarantee perfection.
VIRTUES
A virtues programme is integrated into our school life.
A Monday morning assembly is held where the virtue is introduced and reinforced.
Marton School acknowledges their “STARS” people in the newsletter and with certificates at assembly.
