Principal Susan Arrell

“Achievement Beyond Expectation”

Board of Trustees

Mrs Susan Arrell Principal
Mr Kevin Matthews Chairperson
Mr Kelvin Horsford
Ms Kiran Bratton
Mr John Somerville
Ms Joanne Charteris

Kaitaia Intermediate School Rules

The 3 main guidelines are “Being in the right place at the right time doing the right thing”

Uniform
• Wear correct uniform at all times.
• Do not wear socks with sandals or just socks.
• Wear old clothes to play on field during lunchtime.
• Hair bands must be black, white or blue.

Jewellery

The only jewellery to be worn is:
• Simple stud earrings
• Taonga (No rings, eyebrow piercing, no tongue piercing, nail polish or bangles.)

Boundaries

Pupils are not allowed in the following areas:

• Outside of the school fence or gates.
• In the car parks.
• Near the Technology block on a Thursday when outside schools are at technology.
• At the dairy.
• In a classroom without a teacher present.
• In the staffroom
Skateboards and Bicycles

• Skateboarding is only allowed in the designated skateboard area.
• Skateboarders and cyclists must wear helmets.
PE gear

• PE gear must be worn for all PE lessons. (Includes having togs and towel for swimming lessons).
• Old clothes must be worn to play contact sports.

Before school/ after school

• Unless you are a bus pupil do not arrive before 8.20am.
• Do not go to the dairy before school.
• Pupils must leave school immediately at the end of day.

Litter

• All litter must be put in the bins.

Eating

• Chewing gum, all fizzy drinks ( including energy drinks) and lollies are banned.
• Do not walk around the school eating.

Our School Day

Pupils are discouraged from arriving at school too early (before 8.30 am.) They are of course permitted in the grounds, but with no access to school property until teacher supervision is to begin.

Bell Times

8.30 a.m. Teachers on duty.
8.50 a.m.  Bell Morning classes commence.
10.50 a.m. Bell Morning Interval
11.10  a.m. Bell Mid morning block commences
1.10 p.m. Bell Midday Interval
2.00  p.m. Bell Afternoon classes commence
2.50 p.m. Bell End of school day

Absences

The school office must be contacted if a child is absent. Absences of more than three days through illness should be backed by a medical certificate. The Kaitaia and Districts Truancy Service (KDTS) is authorized to investigate absences on behalf of the school.

Buses

Traveling to school on the bus is a privilege not a right. Pupils who compromise bus safety will be asked to find alternative methods of traveling to school.   Issues to do with the bus should in the first instance be addressed to bus controller. Only pupils living 4.8 km or further from the school are eligible to travel by school bus. Ineligible pupils must apply to the Bus Companies if they wish to use the buses. Bus pupils are not to swap buses without permission from the bus controller..

Bus Rules

Bus pupils must at all times:

• Remain seated in the places given to them at the start of their bus journey to and from school
• Speak in quiet tones. Quiet should be defined as, “In a tone that does not distract the driver from driving.”
• Do not touch another person.
• Do not eat or drink (unless driver allows this)
• Get off the bus at the appropriate stop.
• Do not throw things either inside the bus or out of the bus.

By allowing your child to use the buses, all parties agree to these procedures.

Information Communication Technology

• Access to the ICT Suite as part of the technology programme


Discipline

The basis of school discipline is Assisted Discipline (AD). This is a three tier system:
• AD 2 for repeated rule breaking or ‘very inappropriate behaviour’.
• AD 3 being for offences against people or property.

AD 2 is a lunchtime detention and AD 3 is three lunchtime detentions with one day off for good behaviour. A letter will be sent home for AD 3, detailing the incident. AD detention begins at 1.25 pm and finishes at 1.50 pm. Pupils on AD 2 or 3, to report at 1.20pm.

Technology

There are four technology specialist teachers.

School/ Class Camps

Before the end of Term 1 teachers will decide whether the class will be involved in a camp. Camps are generally held in the last few weeks of Term 4, however some teachers also organise overnight excursions during the year to complement studies the class is involved with.

Cyclists

For pupils who cycle to school, bike stands are located within our grounds for their convenience. It is compulsory to wear a cycle safety helmet both to and from school. Pupils who do not wear helmets to or from school will have their bicycles stored safely away until they commit to wearing a helmet. Cyclists are expected to dismount from their bikes outside the school gate and walk/wheel bikes into the school grounds. Cyclists heading towards town after school are expected to use the pedestrian crossing. This positions them to ride their bikes on the correct side of the road. For security, bike locks are recommended.

Impress Reading

Impress Reading is a reading programme available at Kaitaia Intermediate School to assist children who are reading below their chronological age. It is a comfortable, non-threatening way to boost reading and comprehension. Our 2004 data showed that for every hour pupils spend on Impress Reading their reading age increases on average by 1.6 months. The programme runs for 10 weeks, after which time the children are tested again. Groups have up to six children in them who are reading at a similar level.

Successmaker

One of our classrooms has been especially set up to run “Successmaker” which is a programme of instruction accessed on computers. It contains courses in Mathematics, Reading, Spelling and Language. It is tailored to suit each pupil’s individual needs. Lessons run for 30 minutes five days per week. To be eligible pupils must show excellent school attendance.

Keeping Parents Informed

Parents are kept informed of school activities in the following ways:

• Weekly school newsletter – prepared by Principal
• Class newsletter – prepared by classroom teachers
• Pupil newsletter – prepared by pupils each month
• School Website www.kis.net.nz – updated regularly
• Teachers email addresses are posted on the school website
• Flyers - as necessary to inform the community of a special event/ occasion
• Automated system using text/email/landline

Pupil Progress

Within the first 6 weeks of school all teachers will make an opportunity to meet with all parents.
• This is an informal parent / teacher meeting.
• Written Report One is issued at the end of Term 2 to coincide with Parent/ Pupil/ Teacher interviews.
• Written Report Two is issued in December.
• Parents are encouraged to visit their child’s class at any time.

If you wish to make an appointment to see any teachers, this can be done via the school office at 4081490.

Each pupil’s report should give the following information:
• The achievement standard expected for each child.
• The child’s achievement level.
• The child’s progress over a period of time.
• Areas for the child and teacher to work on together to make improvement.

The Library

Our school library offers a wide range of literature and other fiction and non-fiction resource material catering for a variety of reading and interest levels. Classroom teachers help pupils develop information skills they need to become successful learners and users of information. The library has a computer, CD Rom, speaker phone and internet connection. The school library is fully automated and a 3M Detection Security System has been installed.

Lost Property

Enquire at the school office for any lost property. All clothing must be named.

Organisation of Classes

All classes will be made up of Year 7 and 8 pupils. There will be 8 mainstream classes and two Bilingual classes. These classes will be arranged into four class syndicates and one technology syndicate.

Bilingual Class

The Bilingual Class/es are composite Y7 and Y8 classes. Instruction is between 50 - 81 and 80-100% Te Reo. Pupils entering this class must be able to speak and learn in Maori and be prepared to participate in the Kapa Haka Roopu.


Special Needs

When new pupils enrol at K.I.S. we receive information from their previous school which helps us to understand their needs. We are able to provide programmes for pupils with special needs in Language, Maths, Spelling and Reading via our Impress Reading, Lexia, Reading mileage and Successmaker Programmes. There is close monitoring, to ensure they improve their ability in these areas.

Phones

Pupils are not permitted to use the school phones except in an emergency. Pupils are not to bring cell phones to school.

Peer Mediation

Peer Mediators are trained to mediate issues that arise between pupils. When used correctly Peer Mediators significantly reduces friction between upset pupils and the need for an adult to become involved.

Social Worker in Schools

This position is for 2 days per week (Wednesday and Thursday) when the Social Worker is in the school to liaise with staff, pupils and caregivers.

Physical Education

Physical Education should occur at least twice a week in each class and assist pupils with physical fitness, strength, speed and coordination.

Swimming Pool

We have a magnificent school pool facility with children having access to it at least once a day over the swimming season.
Pupils are expected to participate in swimming sessions as they are a part of the school programme like all other subjects. Lunch time swims are available each day for a small charge.

All student are required to wear a swimming cap.

Procedure for Complaints

External

1. Address the complaint with the person involved in the first instance.
2. If there is no satisfaction then the complaint may be taken to the Principal who will:
- Approach the person complained about
- Give them opportunity to respond to the complaint
- Respond to the person making the complaint.
3. If there is still no satisfaction then the specific matters must be put in writing.
4. The person being complained about has the right to representation at any stage.
5. The matter may be brought to the attention of the Board of Trustees who may seek advice and make further enquiries in order to be satisfied as to the facts of the specific matter(s).
6. Any action required will be put in writing and a reasonable timeframe provided to effect the necessary changes
7. The process and any action taken are to be recorded, sighted and agreed to by the parties concerned.
8. The services of an arbitrator may be necessary.

Complaints against the Principal

A complaint against the Principal should in the first instance be addressed to him either face to face, or in a letter.

If there is no satisfaction then the complaint may be taken to the BoT Chairperson who will:
• approach the Principal
• give him opportunity to respond to the complaint
• respond to the person making the complaint

If there is still no satisfaction then the specific matters must be put in writing.
The matter will be brought to the attention of the Board of Trustees who may:
a) Seek advice
b) Make further enquiries in order to be satisfied as to the facts of the specific matter(s).
Any action required will be put in writing and a reasonable timeframe provided to effect the necessary changes. The process and any action taken are to be recorded, sighted and agreed to by the parties concerned. The Principal has the right to representation at any stage. The services of an arbitrator may be necessary.

Resource Teacher of Maori

The Resource Teacher of Maori is based at Kaitaia Intermediate School. The room is used as a teaching space, a teacher development venue, and is a resource for all Far North schools, which may require access to information, ideas and activities. Phone/Fax: 09-4081487

School Uniform

As Kaitaia Intermediate School continues to move into a more modern uniform, the following items are now available:

Boys
Shorts Grey drill
Shirt Grey or White Polo T-Shirt
Sweatshirt Royal Blue with monogram
Sandals Black
Shoes Black lace-up
Socks Grey with double royal blue band

Girls
Culottes
Shirt White Polo T-Shirt
Sweatshirt Royal Blue with monogram
Sandals Black
Shoes Black lace-up
Socks White ankle

Boys & Girls
 

Hat  Blue bucket hat or Aussie Hat. Sun hats must be worn in Term 1 and Term 4.

Swim Cap Any colour is acceptable and obtain from your own source or school.

Optional Extras

Polar Fleece Vest
Packaway Parka
KIS jacket and track pants

Winter Uniform

Long black, plain and straight trousers. Pupils may also wear plain black t shirts under their the white shirt if they wish along with the Polar Fleece vest, sweatshirt and parka jacket.

Naming

Please clearly name all clothing.

Physical Education

Boys and Girls
Hat Royal Blue Cap / Royal Blue Aussie Hat
Shirt Blue T-shirt with monogram
Shorts Black boxer type (no labels)

School uniforms are available through Postie Plus in Kaitaia. We will be happy to sell surplus uniforms on behalf of parents. These must be clean, clearly labeled with contact details and a price, and may be left at the school office. Postie Plus, along with Schooltex, provides a loyalty programme for Kaitaia Intermediate School for all uniform items purchased.

 

 Town and Lunch Passes

Pupils who live in town and who regularly have lunch at home will fill in a lunch pass at the beginning of the year. This pass is valid for as long as it is required.

Visitors to School

All visitors to school must sign the visitor’s book on the counter at the office.

Food

Pupils are not to bring food from the dairy to school.