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Free Lunches in Schools
Papatoetoe Intermediate School has been selected to receive free lunches in schools and Deejays has been selected by the Board to be our supplier. Deejays has an extensive menu, certified kitchens and provides for a large range of dietary options. Information can be found online at http://deejays.co.nz.
Lunches are delivered to classes just prior to our lunch eating time (1.10pm) and as all packaging is biodegradable and recyclable the rubbish is all collected by students and managed by Deejays. Every meal is individually wrapped and clearly labeled with the choice option. A lunch is delivered for every child, we do expect children to try their meals, we will not make them eat it. If a meal is not eaten it will be re-distributed to whanau who request to be added to our support list, and through a range of community groups.
Breakfast Club
Our school runs a ‘Breakfast Club’ every morning, in our Foods Room, from 7.35 a.m. to 8.25 a.m. Students who would like breakfast are welcome to visit the Club. There is no charge for these breakfasts. We encourage students to take advantage of this as we all know that breakfast sets our students up for the day.
Transportation and Bus Information
Bus Travel
Bus services are organised through GoBus – website www.gobus.co.nz. A bus route schedule and contract will be issued at the beginning of the year. This can be subject to change several times during the year. School buses leave from Great South Road by 3.10 p.m. each day (except for specially notified occasions).
Bicycles/Skate Boards/Scooters
We have a secure compound to store these. It is however the responsibility of students to chain their bike/scooter or skateboard to the stands provided. Parents are expected to ensure their children have and wear helmets that meet the required safety standards.
BYOD Information
Bring your own Device (BYOD)
Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops and tablets to school to use for work. Students who register their own devices are able to access unlimited ultrafast broadband in school so they can use the internet and their school Office 365 accounts to enhance their learning. Devices must be at least iPad size but preferably a little larger – 13.3″. For further information ask for a ‘bring your own device’ registration form or contact our IT Technician. Connection to our school wireless is free for students and specific to the individual device.
Uniform
The school has a uniform which students are expected to wear correctly and with pride. This includes a dress code that students are expected to support. Adherence to the dress code is a requirement of attendance. Students should wear their correct uniform with pride to and from school.
Our uniform is a year-round uniform. Most items are uni-sex and so may be worn by boys or girls. We encourage a change from summer uniform into winter at Queen’s Birthday weekend (June) and then back into summer uniform at Labour Weekend (October).
Uniform Suppliers
- Angels Fashion – 98 St George Street, Papatoetoe – Phone
09 277 735 www.angelsfashion.co.nz - The Warehouse – Manukau – Phone
09 277 0470 - The Uniform Shoppe – Papatoetoe – Phone
09 250 1130
| Sweatshirt | Unisex – monogrammed polo fleece jacket (maroon) |
| T Shirt | Unisex – monogrammed (gold, charcoal and maroon) |
| Girls Skirt | Plain black A-line |
| Shorts | Unisex – black |
| Sandals | Black sandals (straps or buckles must be no higher than the ankle line. No jandals) |
| Shoes | Unisex – Plain black shoes (No colours or stripes on shoes) – NO boots or shoes higher than the ankle. |
| Socks | Plain Black ankle length or knee high socks for both Boys and Girls. No socks to have stripes or logos. (Girls can wear black tights in the winter) |
| Winter comfort | Free choice of plain black raincoat. Students may wear a plain black scarf to and from school only. |
| Sun hats | Only black – plain hat or cap |
| Jackets | Unisex – Optional. Shower-proof jackets in black or the school track suit jacket. |
| Head covers | Students may wear head covers (must be plain black or maroon) |
Stationery List
Year 7 and new Year 8 students
| 4 | 1B 8 Excercise Books |
| 2 | 1J8 exercise books |
| 1 | A4 20 pocket clearfile |
| 1 | Red ballpoint pen |
| 2 | Blue ballpoint pens |
| 1 | Black ballpoint pen |
| 2 | HB pencils and sharpener |
| 1 | Eraser [no twink] |
| 1 | Set coloured pencils |
| 1 | Lined refill pad |
| 1 | Highlighter [of any colour] |
| 1 | Ear Phones |
Stationery Packs are available from the School Office for $20.00
Timetable
Arrival
Students are allowed to be at school by 8.00 am. and in their classrooms from 8.30 a.m. [first bell] and must be in their rooms by 8.45 a.m. [second bell] for the karakia.
| 8.30 a.m. | Students can enter classrooms |
| 8.45 a.m. | Start of school day – Roll/Notices/Admin |
| 8.45 – 9.30 a.m. | Period 1 |
| 9.30 – 9.35 a.m. | Healthy Brain Snack |
| 9.35 – 10.20 a.m. | Period 2 |
| 10.20 – 11.05 a.m. | Period 3 |
| 11.05 – 11.40 a.m. | Morning Tea |
| 11.40 a.m. – 12.25 p.m. | Period 4 |
| 12.25 – 1.10 p.m. | Period 5 |
| 1.10 – 1.20 p.m. | Lunch Eating |
| 1.20 – 1.55 p.m. | Lunch break |
| 1.55 – 2.55 p.m. | Period 6 |
| 2.55 – 3.00 p.m. | Pack up/Reflection/Notices |
| 3.00 p.m. | End of school day |
| 3.05 – 4.30 p.m. | Study Centre (Monday – Thursday) |
Term Dates
2020 Term Dates
Term 2
15 April 2020 – 3 July 2020
Term 3
20 July 2020 – 25 September 2020
Term 4
12 October 2020 – 18 December 2020
2021 Term Dates
Term 1
3 February 2021 – 16 April 2021
Waitangi Day: observed Monday 8 February 2021
Easter: Friday 2 April 2021 – Tuesday 6 April 2021
Term 2
3 May 2021 – 9 July 2021
Queen’s Birthday: Monday 7 June 2021
Term 3
26 July 2021 – 1 October 2021
Term 4
18 October 2021 – 17 December 2021
Labour Day: Monday 25 October 2021
Attendance
Schools are required by law to check all absences from school. This is why we must have a note or medical certificate to explain a child’s absence. A phone call, text or an email to the school advising us of an absence is appreciated because it helps us account for the whereabouts of students each day, and increases safety for students. Our school automatically sends texts to caregivers if a child is not at school and the family has not informed school of the reason why. This is to ensure student safety and we ask parents to be diligent in responding.
Sickness and Accidents
Minor accidents are attended to by staff members who hold a current First Aid Certificate. In the cases of accident or illness of a more serious nature, parents are notified as soon as possible. In cases of extreme emergency, and on occasions when parents or nominated caregivers cannot be contacted, the staff will determine what should best be done to care for your child. Staff members receive regular first aid training to support their work with our students.
We ask that you ensure emergency contact details are always kept up-to-date.
School Payment Information
For any payment to the school through internet banking please use the below details.
School Bank Account : 12-3028-0656566-00 (ASB)
Please use your child’s full name and description of what you are paying for in the reference field when making payment.