CELL PHONES
These are not permitted for use at school. However, by arrangement with the class teacher and principal, cell phones may be permitted in school bags to be used once the student has left either the school grounds or the school bus. You will need to communicate this request to your child’s teacher. If students are seen using them within the school ground or on the bus then permission may be withdrawn.
CYBER AGREEMENT
With every enrolment you will receive a Computer and Internet Agreement form. You are required to make your child / children fully understand the importance of the agreement before it is signed and returned to your child’s teacher.
CONCERNS
Hopefully there will be few causes for concern or complaint. However, from time to time these do arise. If for some reason you have a concern or complaint to make, please contact the school to make an appointment to discuss the matter. Issues regarding your child’s learning and class related issues should be made to your child’s teacher. Issues relating to school programmes and management decisions should be made to the Principal.
All complaints, which cannot be resolved after the teacher concerned has been consulted, should be referred to the Principal. If after discussion with the Principal you remain unsatisfied with the outcome you are invited to write to the chairperson of the school Board of Trustees.
While the use of email is the current, quick way of communicating it can also be the most damaging and ineffective. Please avoid this method as a way of delivering a complaint. Use it as a means of requesting a meeting.
In keeping an open and positive means of communication we will ensure the best opportunities for growth and development of your children will be maximised.
Something to remember is: ‘If we are doing well, tell others. If we are not – tell us’.
BEHAVIOUR
Fairhall School has high expectations of its students. The policy/procedures for behaviour management will come home with the newsletter at the beginning of each year.
These procedures are constantly reviewed to ensure positive and fair action when dealing with students having difficulties. Our focus continues to be on “Making Good Choices” and “Fairhall PRIDE.
SUNSMART
We are a sunsmart accredited school. All students are required to wear a sunhat in Terms 1 and 4 during lunch and play breaks at school and when involved in outdoor school activities. Appropriate clothing is required.
WRAPPER FREE
At Fairhall we have an Enviroschool policy so we ask that packed lunches are wrapper free and any waste not suitable for the schools compost is packed back home.
ABSENCE
Students are required to attend school on all days that the school is open. It is very important that students arrive on time for school with enough time to prepare for the day. In the event of your child not coming to school for any reason whatever please ring the school and let us know before 8.30am. For student safety, we take a check every morning and we will ring you if your child is absent without prior notification.
ILLNESS
If your child is sick or showing signs of sickness please do not send them to school. An unwell child is not going to function properly at school and this will in turn affect the learning of others. Please notify the school of your child’s sickness. Excluding students from school with serious bugs. Ministry of health link
TELEPHONE
The school telephone is available for messages to teachers and students (within reason). Students need their classroom teacher’s permission to use the school phone.
PARKING
Road safety and incident report. Police traffic rules and fines.
Parents are asked to be vigilant with road safety precautions in and around the school parking areas. The area in front of the school gate is to be kept clear and the space to the right of the gate is for disability parking only. The crossing area to the Community Hall has yellow ‘no parking’ lines on either side and parking must be well clear of these lines to give visibility to students, parents and families for crossing safely.
DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY
In keeping with Government Policy we have a “user pays” system. Parents or students are expected to pay for the repairs or replacement of breakages and or losses. We would appreciate your co-operation with this issue as the funds provided by the government to run and maintain the school are simply not enough.