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Myross Bush SchoolInformation Guide

Information for parents of pre-school andprimary aged children, new staff and visitors to the school.

welcome

From strong foundations wegrow and stand tall together

Kia tu PakariFind out more at www.myrossbush.school.nz


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Dear Parents,

Welcome to the MyrossBush School Family...

We are very proud of the learning we providefor our children and the caring environmentwhere each individual has opportunities todevelop a strong foundation in their academicand social life from which they can grow andstand tall. Each child is encouraged to beconfident in themselves as an individual andas a member of wider society.

The school has been on its current site since

1868 and has a proud tradition and heritageof providing a special environment thatchildren can feel part of for their primaryyears of education. Myross Bush School hasa current roll in February 2011 of 153 pupilswith 8 classrooms, and a team of passionateeducators who work together to make ourschool as happy and as rewarding aspossible for all our pupils.

We believe in ensuring our pupils have thefundamental skills of literacy and numeracy toprovide that strong foundation for continuedlearning throughout life. To engage ourlearners and to enhance our learningprogrammes we look to wrap these coreskills around the other essential learning

areas of the curriculum.

The attention to fundamental learning broughtto life across the curriculum enables us topromote thinking skills and teach childrenhow to learn in an inquiry based approach.

Each childs learning pathway is unique andwe work in close partnership with home tohelp understand and develop the whole child.We have the expectation that children will

learn about themselves and how to treat

others the way they would wish to be treated.

We are also very pleased to be part of theschools immediate community and also thewider Invercargill and unique SouthlandRegion. The wider community recognises ourschool as an educational leader that isprepared to take the initiative and beinnovative while at the same time, share ourpassion for teaching and learning with others.

We encourage an open family environmentand invite you to visit us so you can see theschool in action for yourself. I am happy toanswer any questions you may have and toshow you around. Myross Bush School is aspecial place.

Regards

Tim Lovelock

Principal

Our VisionFrom strong foundations wegrow and stand tall together

Kia tu Pakari

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Myross Bush School Staff

Tim Lovelock Principal

Mark Herring Assistant Principal, Teacher Year 5 & 6 (Rm 8)

Jan Forde Assistant Principal, Teacher New Entrant/Year 1 (Rm 1)

Amy Polaschek Teacher New Entrant/Year 1 (Rm 2)

Natalie Godby Teacher Year 1 & 2 (Rm 3)

Evelyn Aurik Teacher Year 1 & 2 (Rm 4)

Kiri Kahukura Teacher Year 3 & 4 (Rm 5)

Hamish Menlove Teacher Year 3 & 4 (Rm 6)

Paula Stewart Teacher Year 5 & 6 (Rm 7)

Tania Faulkner-McKenzie Reading Recovery/Release Teacher Rm 2 /Librarian

Heidi Wilcox Release Teacher Rm 8

Mel Lemin Release Teacher Rm 1

Carolyn MacPherson Teacher Aide

Sue Blackmore Teacher Aide

Irene Tresidder Office Manager

Cristy Henderson Financial Officer

Mary Christie Cleaner

Peter Tetai Bus Driver

Myross Bush School Board of Trustees

Mr Rod Sinclair Chairperson, Legal Responsibi lity, Disciplinary

Mrs Sharon Donaldson Finance

Mrs Jo McLeod Deputy Chair, Personnel, Disciplinary

Mr Simon McKenzie Property

Mr Barry Smith Property

Mrs Helen Weir Documentation & Self Review, Disciplinary

Mr Tim Lovelock Principal, Curriculum, Privacy & NAG 1

Staff Rep, Health & Safety

Board of Trustees Meetings are usually held on Mondays twice a Term at 7.30pm and are

advertised in the newsletter. You are most welcome to attend.

The School and Board hosts a School Break-up Year 6 Farewell barbecue in December.

Families and community members are encouraged to attend.

Desirable experiencesfor pre school children

Talk to them about starting school,where they will meet new friends, playgames, sing and make things.

Help them to learn to put on theirshoes and do them up.

Give them duties to perform aroundhome which require one or two simpledirections. This will give themconfidence to complete small tasks.

Take them to Aunties or a friendshouse to stay awhile so they willaccept that they cannot always be withtheir parents.

Encourage them by admiring theirwork when they bring it home. Givetheir paintings and handiwork place ofhonour for a few days.

Select stories, picture books, radio andtelevision programmes for them. Strike

a balance between educational andinterest experiences.

Read regularly to them.

As a family, GO, SEE, DO, DISCUSS.

These experiences are vital forbuilding on at school. Children cannotspeak or write unless they havesomething to speak or write about.

Encourage careful listening and clearspeech.

Provide opportunities for your child tomake things.

By playing, a child is building upexperiences and knowledge especiallyuseful in mathematics.

Enrolling 5 year olds

The school organises a pre-schoolmeeting with parents enrolling their childin school in the current year and includingpart of the next year. It gives parents anopportunity to meet the New EntrantTeachers and ask any questions aboutthis important transition. Staff will alsosuggest some activities to help develop

pre-school Literacy and Numeracyknowledge.

It is usual for all pre school children to visitthe school for part of a morning prior tobeing enrolled. If you have not beencontacted by the school would you pleasering and make arrangements for a visit.

When your child is enrolled the followingare required:

Enrolment form

Childs birth certificate *

Immunisation Certificate *

*The Ministry of Education and Ministry ofHealth require the school to retain a copyof these documents - (we must sight theoriginals).

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Our school values

are the foundation of

our education

program

Our SchoolValues

...each individual has

opportunities to

develop a strong

foundation from which

they can grow and

stand tall

Celebrating DiversityRereketanga

We are all different andthats exciting!

IntegrityNgakau TapatahiDoing the right thingeven when no one else islooking

Positive RelationshipsKotahitangaGetting along together

HonestyMahi TikaHaving the courage totell the truth

Self Improvement

Whakapai AkeBe the best you can be

Caring For TheEnvironmentTe Papa AtawhaiReduce, reuse, recycleand restore, replenish

Through our last round of communityconsultation our community expressed thefollowing beliefs in the way they wanted theirchildren to be supported at Myross Bush Schoolthroughout their schooling.

Well supported, highly skilled andenthusiastic staff is our schools mostvaluable resource.

A good grounding in Literacy and Numeracywill give children a sound basis for futurelearning.

Children should take increasing responsibility

for their learning to enable them to be lifelong learners.

The diverse nature of individual children willbe acknowledged and catered for.

An acceptance that risk taking and makingmistakes are part of learning.

Children are more able to reach theirpotential in a physically and emotionally safeenvironment.

An attractive and orderly environmentinspires pride and a sense of achievement.

Access to quality, relevant resources andfacilities enhances learning.

Positive working relationships betweenparents, staff, Board of Trustees, Friends ofthe School and the wider community will bepromoted.

All students will be given the opportunities togain knowledge and skills across allcurriculum areas.

These beliefs are supported by our visionstatement and the six core values. These arecentred around the picture of the Kahikatea Tree.This was selected because it is the tallestgrowing tree in our local Myross Bush area. Itgrows up to 60m tall and is also known as whitepine.

By using the image of the Kahikatea Tree thishelped inspire the development of our visionstatement which draws on the context of beingstrong, confident and being prepared to standabove the crowd to be the best you can be!

Myross Bush School Vision and Values

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CAR PARK - For safety reasons, we ask you touse the car park on the north side of the schoolwhen dropping off or collecting children.

As it is difficult to see some of the smallerchildren when parking and reversing from the farside of the car park, all parents are to come andmeet their child at the gate. Children will not thenfeel the need to dash to the car.

Please do not park outside the front gate as thisarea is reserved for the bus and staff car parkentrance. This also ensures the safety of yourchildren.

A disabled park is available in the staff car park.

All non bus children should be picked up at thegate in the parents car park.

On wet days the children are encouraged tostand in the Activity Centre.

All children walking or riding home must wait inthe bike shed until the bus has left, when theirdeparture onto or across Mill Road North will besupervised. Safety Vests need to be worn.

It is the policy of the Transport Department thatno child under 10yrs should ride a bike withoutparent escort. Cycle helmets must be worn,please check that your child knows how to wearhis/her helmet correctly.

From time to time children become confused asto whether they are to go home on the bus or

Camp - Every year the

Year 6 children attend a

school camp. At present

children, teachers and

parents spend 5 days at

Stewart Island in

November.

ASSEMBLY - School assembly is heldeach Friday from 2.15pm onwards inthe Activity Centre. Parents arewelcome to attend.

ATTENDANCE - To ensure childrenarrive at school safely, teachers are

required to enter daily absences on tothe Ministry of Education ENROLprogramme.

Parents will be contacted for any childwho is absent when school commencesif we have not received a note or aphone call to say they will be absent orlate. The reason for the absence is tobe stated.

Children who are absent from schoolfor any reason must bring a writtenexplanation when they return. If yourchilds absence is planned, pleasenotify the school prior to the absence.

AVIARY AND NATIVE GARDEN - Theschool aviary is run by a committee ofYear 5 & 6 children who care for thebudgies, parrots, cockatiels and quailon a roster system under the guidanceof our Office Manager. A number ofbabies are hatched each year with thebest breeding ones kept and the restsold or given away.

The aviary is a source of great interestfor both parents and children. Theaviary has an outdoor flight and is set ina native garden area with childrensBBQ tables.

Small fundraising activities are run bythe committee to fund the seed,ongoing care of the birds and usuallyare able to contribute towards anotherarea of need in the school. The aviaryconcept was developed,built andfundraised for in 1999 from an idea bya parent and the commitment of ourOffice Manager.

wait to be picked up. To avoid delays whilewe sort out the confusion or children going tothe wrong destination, please send a note orphone the school if there is to be any change

from their usual travel arrangements.

Safety Vest - bus children will be issued witha vest. A charge will be made if the vest isdamaged.

CLOTHING - Every effort is made to tracelost property. This is helped if clothing isclearly named. The box of unclaimed clothingis given to the 2nd hand shop at the end ofeach term and is always larger than we wouldlike.

Hand towels are unnecessary as the schoolprovides roller towels for children.

FITNESS CENTRE - A community fitnesscentre at the school provides cardiovascular ,self esteem and confidence building activitiesfor our pupils and families in the community.

Outside the school hours of 8.30am - 3.30pmchildren use the centre at their own risk.Teachers are not on supervision duty outsidethese times.

School Guidelines and Procedures for Parents and Families

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PET DAY - This is usually held around theend of October. Pet Day is a day forlearning more about animals as well as acommunity get together. Most childrenbring a pet and activities and speakers areorganised throughout the day.

There are no formal classes on this day. Itis also used as a fundraising opportunitywith some stalls. The day is very wellsupported by the local community.

Pet Day is a very popular

annual event. Grandparents,

friends and members of the

community are most

welcome to attend

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB - Books are

usually available once a term orders arecollated by a parent who has volunteered todo this.. Instructions for payment will beincluded with the order form.

FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL - This parentgroup was formed to support many areas ofthe school community. Fundraising activitiesare one priority due to the school beingclassed as a Decile 10 school (ie limitedfunding). Different subcommittees areformed for each activity so that the load canbe shared as much as possible.

GARDEN CLUB - A number of childrenparticipate in the School Garden Club. Thechildren are responsible for the schoolgardens and worm farms.

With some parent help they keep our schoollooking neat and colourful. Most plants aregrown from seeds which the childrencultivate.

STUDENT CONFERENCES - Opportunitiesare provided for interviews with teachers at

six weeks and also six months for first yearstudents early Term 1 and Term 3.

If you wish to discuss your childs progressat any other time please ring the school andan interview time will be arranged.

Please feel free to contact the school if youhave any concerns. Children will receiveportfolio samples and a report each year.

LUNCHES - Children may bring food to beheated in the pie warmer. This food shouldbe well wrapped and labelled with the childsname and room number. It will be deliveredto the classroom at 12.30pm.

On Thursdays in Term 2 & 3 the aviarycommittee will sell sausages to fundraise for

the aviary.The school has a no wrapper rule in theplayground to encourage children to bringtheir lunch in reusable containers, snapplastic bags etc.

The value of

children of all ages

reading with their

parents is well

acknowledged

LIBRARY - The value of children of all

ages reading with their parents is well

acknowledged. We are fortunate to have

a library which is well stocked with up-

to-date fiction and resource material

which children are encouraged to use.

It is important that children treat library

books with respect and we encouragethem to use a library bag to transport

their books to and from school. We have

the valued assistance of parents to help

in maintaining our library. Parents are

welcome to visit the library after school

to help children choose books.

Parents of pre-schoolers are welcome to

use the library. Please contact Sue in the

office for a library users card.

If children bring individualised wrappers, thewrappers are to be left in lunch boxes andtaken home. The only lunch rubbish to beput in the bins are yoghurt pottles and fruitscraps. Please supply your own spoons/forks if necessary.

MOFFETT CUP - This annual rugby andnetball competition between the SouthernZone Schools is usually held in Term 3 forchildren who are Year 3 and older.

MONEY - All money sent to school is to bein a sealed envelope, and should state thechilds name, amount enclosed and what it isfor, e.g. school account, clearly written onthe outside. The envelope is to be posted inthe office letter slot. Cheques are to bemade out to: MYROSS BUSH SCHOOLBOARD of TRUSTEES

Payments are able to be made by internetbanking. Contact the office for details.Payment of sports team entry fees aredetailed on the team entry form. Internetbanking is available, please contact theoffice for details.

NEW FAMILIES MEETINGS - Friends of theSchool group run one meeting a term fornew families. This helps create a smoothtransition into school, a chance to askquestions in an informal setting and meetother parents. Pre-schoolers are welcome.Dates of these meetings are advertised inthe school newsletter.

WELFARE COMMITTEE - A group of keenparents bake cakes as a thank you from theschool as well as acknowledging sickness orbereavements in the community.

OPEN DAYS - From time to time the schoolhas special mornings or afternoons to whichparents are invited.

The events provide an opportunity for you tocatch up with what is happening in educationand in our school in particular. It is avaluable opportunity to see your child inaction.

OUT of SCHOOL CLUBS - Children have

the opportunity to take part in Out of School:Museum Club, Art and Music. Furtherinformation is sent home as it arrives.

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STATIONERY - Children will be issued with aslip indicating items to be purchased fromOffice Max or other stationery store stockingthe item required. New Entrant Packs will beheld at the office for 5 year olds enteringschool.

SUNHATS - Because of the danger ofmelanoma, our school has introduced a sunhatpolicy that ALL children wear sunhats whenoutdoors at interval, lunch and for sports etc

between LabourWeekend and Easter

Hats in the school

colour and with theMyross Bush logo onthe front will beissued to all newpupils to the school ata cost of $16.

You may also wish toapply sunblock to

your childs face and arms before they come toschool.. The wearing of zinc is not encouraged.

TENDERS & QUOTES - If parents have abusiness or trade and would like to beconsidered for quotes for school work theyare asked to contact the office during officehours.

Their name will be entered on a databasewhich we update regularly and check beforecontracting work out.

UNIFORM - Navy tracksuit pants (noncompulsory), and polo shirts (for cultural andsporting events)are available.

Please contact the school office for prices,sizes and availability etc.

WORKING BEES - Generally once a termworking bees are held to maintain the schoolgardens and buildings.

The school does not employ a caretaker/gardener at this stage.

Generally parents choose either to attend 1 -2 working bees a year or take responsibilityfor certain ongoing jobs ie: spraying, cleaningspouting etc in their own time.

During the

season, children

are able to

participate in a

variety of sports

SPORTS - On several occasionsduring the year the school participatesin sporting events with the SouthernZone Rural Schools.

For these events children wear aMyross Bush School polo shirt whichis available for purchase from theschool office.

During the season, children are ableto participate in a variety of activies,depending on interest. These mayinclude:

Netball

Miniball

Rugby

Hockey

Flippaball

Kiwi Cricket

Squash

Water Polo

Touch Rugby

If you have experience in a particularsport that you would like to share withthe school, please contact us todiscuss how you can become involvedin assisting, organising or coaching aschool team.

SWIMMING - Swimming is important because New Zealand has one of the highest number ofdrownings of children aged five and under among OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-

operation and Development) countries. The more confident and competent our children can bein the water the better! School swimming is held during one term every year.

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ROOM1

Y1

ROOM2NewEntrants

ROOM3Y1-2

ROOM4Y1-2

ROOM5Y3-4

ROOM6Y3-4

ROOM7Y5-6

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ACTIVITY CENTRE

FITNESS CENTRE

PARENT CAR PARK

STAFF CAR PARK

NETBALL/TENNIS COURTS

SANDPIT

RAISEDGARDEN

AIVERY&NATIVEFARDEN

TUNNEL

HOUSE

STAFFROOM RECEPTION

PRINCIPAL

WATER

TANKPUMP

SHED

MILLROADNORTH

Contact DetailsMyross Bush Primary School, 288 Mill Road, RD2, Invercargill 9872

Ph: (03) 230 4817 Fax: (03) 230 4819

Email: [email protected]

Office: [email protected]

www.myrossbush.school.nz

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