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2020
PROSPECTUS
YEAR 7-10
2020 CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
www.cms.school.nz
WELCOME TO
CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mihi ki a koutou katoa,
At Cambridge Middle School we
believe the emerging adolescent is a
very special and unique age group to
teach. It takes a balance of teaching
knowledge, relationship building,
caring and humour to be successful
with middle school children. Children
of this age are developing self-identity,
opinions and an understanding of
the world around them, and it takes
people with a specific skill set and
understanding to nurture them. We
have a strong passion and commitment
Daryl Gibbs - Principal
to developing programmes that support BTchg; PGrad Ed Leadership
the academic, sporting, social and
cultural development of our students.
Our responsibility is to ensure that your become life-long learners. Promoting
child continues to receive a high quality this in a positive and caring environment
education within a safe, respectful and will ensure all students are prepared
supportive environment. as effectively as possible, to become
In the New Zealand Curriculum confident and connected citizens, who
‘Learning in Years 7-10’ is listed as contribute positively to the Cambridge
its own learning pathway. Research community.
indicates that these years are second Visitors to our school are impressed with
only in developmental learning to the quality of learning programmes and
the first 3 years of life. Research also the array of activities and opportunities
suggests that the middle years of available inside and outside of the
learning is the time when young people classroom. Our students participate in
begin to make choices as individuals a large range of sporting, cultural and
that will impact significantly on their
academic events and competitions at
lives. This is why we have a strong
local regional and national levels.
philosophy of providing a diverse range
of opportunities for children to explore We are aware that the transition to
widely and we deliver them through our Middle School can be significant and
key school values. we put a lot of effort into working with
you and your child’s contributing school
Our teachers have a passion for
to try to ensure this is as smooth for
teaching and learning in the middle
your child as possible. We are excited to
years and are committed to ongoing
have you as part of our CMS community
professional development. We have high
and we look forward to working in
expectations of student achievement
partnership with you and your children.
in all facets of school life and believe
all learners need to be supported to Naku noa,
develop skills and find their passion to Daryl Gibbs
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CONTENT
Welcome from Principal.................. 2 Sports Leaders............................ 14
Content........................................ 3 Elite Teams................................. 14
Staffing for 2020........................... 4 CMS Ambassadors....................... 14
Enrolment Procedure...................... 5 Board of Trustees......................... 14
Liaison Procedure 2019.................. 6
Opportunities at CMS................... 15
School Terms - 2020...................... 7
Middle Schooling............................ 8 Sports........................................ 16
Curriculum.................................... 8 International Students/
Kapa Haka and Te Reo Maaori......... 8 Japanese Exchange................... 16
Celebrations.................................. 9 PB4L In Class Behaviour
Arts Academy Class....................... 9 Management............................ 17
P.T.A........................................... 10 Communication........................... 18
School Services........................... 10 Enrolment/Annual Pupil Costs/
Whaanau.................................... 10 Donations................................ 19
Student Leaders.......................... 11
School Guidelines........................ 20
Badges....................................... 11
Counselling Service...................... 11 Transport.................................... 21
Health Centre.............................. 11 Home Learning............................ 22
Strategic Goals 2020.................... 12 School Dress - Uniform................ 22
PRiDE Poster............................... 13 School Dress - Uniform | Mufti...... 23
MISSION STATEMENT
REWARD IN
ENDEAVOUR
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DEPUTY PRINCIPALS
Julie Dawick Tagget Christophersen Bridget Watkins Alistair Martin
Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Assistant Principal
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STAFFING FOR 2020
NAME POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Daryl Gibbs Principal BTchg; PGrad Ed Leadership
Julie Dawick Deputy Principal BEd; Dip Tchg
Tagget Christophersen Deputy Principal BCS Grad Dip Tchg
Bridget Watkins Deputy Principal BEd (Tchg)
Alistair Martin Assistant Principal BA Hons; Grad Dip Tchg
Tracey Andrews Drama BEd; Dip Tchg
Catherine Bell Fabric Technology Dip Tchg
Claire Bush BA (Psych, Spanish); PGDipEd; Grad
Dip Tchg
Gareth Cogan BSr (Nutrition); Grad Dip Tchg
Jacira de Hoog BEd Tchg; GDITE (Dist)
Deirdre Finn BEd Dip Tchg
Ashleigh Frey BTchg
Danielle Fuller BTchg
Robyn Gibbeson Food Technology Dip Tchg (Sec) (Dist) Home Economics
Gareth Gilmour Digi Technology BTchg
Vicky Gleeson Digi Technology BA; Grad DipTchg
Leanne Haddock BEd
Ian Harrison BA; Grad DipTchg
Anita Hawkins Sports Coordinator BMS; Grad Dip Tchg
Benjamin Heaton BSport & Leisure; Dip Tchg
Trisha Honey BSoc Sci (Hons); Grad Dip Tchg
Margot Horner BTchg
Anna Johnson Music BA: Grad Dip Tchg
Mike Johnson BEd
Cassidy Jones BTchg
Shelley Kennerley BBS (Finance); Grad Dip Tchg
Shannon Kingsland BTchg
Natalie Kirk BTchg
Natalie Marsh BTchg
Belle Paterson BTchg
Taryn Power Special Education BA; Grad DipTchg
Arnia Rameka BTchg (Primary); PG Dip Ed
(Middle Schooling)
Suzy Reid Visual Art Dip Tchg; GDITE (Dist)
Rebecca Silcock BA Hons Com≺ Grad Dip Tchg
Laura Stutz BTchg; PGDipEd
Maraea Thomson (Maternity Leave) BSportExerciseSci; Grad Dip Tchg
Theresa Valvoi BA; Grad Dip Tchg
Katie Van Dyk BTchg
Katie Verhoeven BTchg
Paula Walsh Languages PGDipTchg; Sp Cert Teaching Chinese as
Second Language
Jo Wright Science BA; Dip Tchg
SUPPORT STAFF
Karyn Powell School Secretary
Angela Welten Finance Officer
Toni Paton Learning Assistant TA Certificate
Arleen Bridge Learning Assistant TA Certificate
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Nichola McMahon Learning Assistant TA Certificate
Christine O’Connor Learning Assistant TA Certificate
Lorraine Shaw Learning Assistant TTC; BTchg
Linnet Hatton ESOL/Homestay Coordinator
Delwyn Hawkings Learning Assistant
Serena Smith Learning Assistant
Cherry Webber Library TA Certificate
Colin Hatton Caretaker
Colin Pruden Cleaner
Val Takawe Cleaner
ENROLMENT PROCEDURE
STUDENTS MONDAY 5 AUGUST 2019 Year 6 Open Day
ATTENDING
MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2019
LEAMINGTON,
CAMBRIDGE EAST, 9.30am Open Day
ROTO-O-RANGI, - Year 6 to assemble in CMS hall
Go to classrooms for activities
GOODWOOD, School Tour
CAMBRIDGE Morning Tea
PRIMARY AND
KARAPIRO ARE TERM 4 2020 Class Lists drawn up and
ENROLLED AS perusal/comments made by
A MATTER OF current schools and changes made
if appropriate.
COURSE, UNLESS
PARENTS NOTIFY THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2019
THE CONTRIBUTING Year 6 Meet 2020 teacher at CMS, 7.00pm.
SCHOOL OTHERWISE. Privacy Statement: The school will use any information collected
about you, your child or other members of your family for enrolment,
ENROLMENT FORMS educational, data-gathering and analysis, and health purposes, and to
ensure compliance with relevant laws (the Purpose). Any information held
AND PROSPECTUS
by the school that relates to you or your child may be viewed on request
WILL BE SENT TO at the school. The information collected may be disclosed to education,
CONTRIBUTING health and welfare authorities (including, by way of example, the Ministry
SCHOOLS FOR of Education (MOE) and the Ministry of Social Development (MSD)) for
the Purpose. The school will ensure that information is gathered and
DISTRIBUTION
used in accordance with the principles of the Privacy Act and the Health
IN JULY. Information Privacy Code. You give permission for images of your child
to be published on the school web site to celebrate student work and
communicate with our school community. You agree to the collection and
use of information and images in the manner described in this statement.
OFFICE STAFF
Karyn Powell Angela Welten
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LIAISON PROCEDURE
2019
5 AUGUST - OPEN DAY
This is an initial introduction to CMS. The
Leadership team will introduce themselves.
There will be key staff available. The Open
Day will include a tour of the school with
some of our students to talk about cultural,
sporting and academic opportunities.
28 NOVEMBER - MEET THE TEACHERS
Upon arrival both students and parents will
be asked to join their 2020 class teacher.
Following this we will have an address by
the Senior Leadership Team about life at
Cambridge Middle School.
The evening will have snippets of
entertainment depicting aspects of
schooling that may interest your child
over the coming years.
At these sessions, you will be given a brief
synopsis of life and expectations within
your child’s room. It will also give you the
opportunity to ask any questions that you
may have about Middle Schooling.
Those classes where teachers aren’t
available as they are new appointments, our
Deputy Principals will be in attendance.
Class lists will be available at your child’s
contributing school before this evening
takes place.
It is our intention to make your child’s
transition as stress-free and enjoyable
as possible.
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SCHOOL TERMS 2020
TERM ONE Monday 3 February – Thursday 9 April
TERM TWO Tuesday 28 April – Friday 3 July
TERM THREE Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September
TERM FOUR Monday 12 October – Friday 11 December
PLEASE NOTE:
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2020 STUDENT LED
(NO SCHOOL THESE DAYS) CONFERENCE DATES
Waitangi Day Thursday 6 February Monday* 2 March
Teacher Only Day Friday 7 February Wednesday 4 March
Easter Friday 10 April, AND
Monday 13 April Monday* 27 July
Tuesday 14 April Wednesday 29 July
Queen’s Birthday Monday 1 June *School will finish at
Teacher Only Day Friday 12 June 1.30pm on Mondays
Labour Day Monday 26 October only.
SCHOOL HOURS
- SCHEDULED DAILY HOURS:
8.15am Office is manned
8.35am First bell
8.40am Bell for classes to commence
10.40 -11.00am Interval
12.50-1.50pm Lunch Hour
3.10pm Classes conclude
3.15pm Students to clear grounds/
buildings except:
- for sports/music practice
-w hen students have been home
and returned
with parents permission
- when prior arrangements have been made
POINTS TO NOTE:
1. Students access to own classroom before
school is determined by room rules.
2. Students have access to grounds and
cloakroom etc. prior to 8.00am.
3. Nearing the end of lunchtime 3 bells are rung:
1.40pm - grass areas cleared.
1.45pm -students report to own classrooms.
1.50pm - students commence afternoon
programme.
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MIDDLE SCHOOLING
To find out more visit the following links:
www.nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/
Middle-schooling
Once in the Middle Schooling site you can
select the following four sites: Learning
environments; Pedagogy; Partnerships;
Engagement
The Ministry of Education has released this site
and it has some very informative information
and sound research material to guide you.
CURRICULUM
CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL IS CHARGED WITH PROVIDING
PROGRAMMES SUITED TO INDIVIDUAL LEARNING NEEDS
Within our Strategic Plan there is a clear focus • English
on CMS to prepare learners to adapt to an ever • The Arts
changing world and to meet and understand • Health &
the needs of emerging adolescent learners in a Physical
happy and safe environment. This will be enacted Education
throughout our PRiDE values and diverse curriculum. • Mathematics &
Through a range of assessment practices, we gather Statistics
information that is sufficiently comprehensive to • Learning
enable the progress and achievement of students to Languages
be evaluated. • Science
We will identify students and groups of students, • Social Sciences
and tailor the curriculum delivery to enhance their • Technology
learning needs. • Science
In consultation with the school’s Maaori community, Laboratory
we develop and make known to whaanau, policies, • Careers
plans and targets for improving the achievement of Education
Maaori students. • Te Reo Maaori
KAPA HAKA AND TE REO MAAORI
We currently have a Kapa Haka group who perform here at school. They may
also join in with our local High School for additional tutoring.
We also offer enrichment Te Reo classes for students who show interest in
Te Reo.
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2020 CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
CELEBRATIONS
Over the past few years, and a growth
Cambridge Middle School mindset.
has proudly celebrated many Risk takers
successes that have demonstrated require a
the importance of commitment, comprehensive
application and passion. safety net and
We have been placed first in our welfare
Stage Challenge twice, first in programme
Pulse twice, first in Rock Quest, provides this.
first in Regional Literacy Quiz We challenge
three times, winners three times all students to
in HETTANZ Student Fashion look out for
Awards, and well placed in other opportunities
competitions including Finalists that will allow
in WOW (International Art and them to find
Fashion Event) and Strictly Jump out more
Jam winners. about their
Our school itinerant music potential.
programme consistently has 200 We encourage
students, receiving tuition on a students to
number of instruments. show initiative.
We also provide individual You and your child are
tutoring for students in our Arts encouraged
Academy class. to be actively involved
on a four year journey
Our Science Lab gives us the
that has the
resources necessary to extend
ability to make
our learning programmes.
a significant
We encourage the difference in
development of resilience their life.
ARTS ACADEMY CLASS
NEW ZEALAND’S VISION AS STATED IN THE NEW ZEALAND
CURRICULUM IS: “...FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WILL BE
CREATIVE, ENERGETIC AND ENTERPRISING.”
At Cambridge Middle context and in doing dance. By celebrating
School we see our so their motivation their talent we are
Year 8 Arts Academy and passions can ideally positioned to
Class as providing an be explored. intertwine all learning
additional opportunity Students audition for areas into a meaningful
for students to learn a place in this class and challenging
through a creative in music, drama or programme.
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P.T.A
This association holds its A.G.M. in April. The election of
officers plus committee members usually number 3-10
personnel - no willing person is ever turned away. Two
or three staff members are given the responsibility of
representing their colleagues at executive meetings.
SCHOOL SERVICES
(A) LUNCHES:
Lunch orders are available all week. Orders are to
be placed in the lunch order bin in the office BEFORE
school starts. Please write your child’s name, room
number and team name along with what they require
on the outside of a sealed envelope with the money
inside the envelope.
(B) STATIONERY:
All students will be issued with a stationery list,
which can also be found on our school website
www.cms.school.nz. We do not sell stationery at
school.
(C) SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS:
Office................................................... 07 827 5135
Email........................................ office@cms.school.nz
Website.......................................www.cms.school.nz
Facebook............................ Cambridge-Middle-School
ABSENTEES
Mobile...............................................021 0250 3796
Email............................... attendance@cms.school.nz
WHAANAU
Our Whaanau Support Group play an important role in the
education of our students.
Cambridge Middle School tries to involve whaanau in
numerous ways thought the year.
The purpose is to engage our Maaori students in learning at
school;
• To engage whaanau, hapu, and iwi positively in their
Maaori student’s learning both inside and outside the
classroom;
• To enhance our local curriculum to reflect the Maaori
identity, language and culture in each area.
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2020 CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROSPECTUSSTUDENT LEADERS
Students are nominated for this honour.
From this group several are selected for
leadership or responsibility roles. The
leaders will meet once each week.
Major purposes of the leaders are:
• To allow the student voice to be heard in
school affairs.
• To offer/plan/organise school activities so the needs of our
students are met.
• To assist in fundraising activities.
• To organise specific school functions, such as a weekly
assembly to gain public speaking experience, organisation skills
and to offer situations for fellow students to be recognised for
individual achievements.
• To show prospective visitors and families around the school.
BADGES
Badges will be presented to students who demonstrate excellence in academic,
service, sporting, leadership and cultural areas. Criteria for these badges will be
determined by Senior Leadership Team at the beginning of the year.
COUNSELLING SERVICE
www.cambridgelifeskills.co.nz
Cambridge Middle School offers a counselling service using
counsellors paid for from the Lifeskills Trust. Counsellors are
available most days of the week.
HEALTH CENTRE
We operate a Health Centre from
our modernised Hauora Health
Building on Grey Street. Helen
Smith, our Public Health Nurse
manages the clinic.
Our students have access to our
PHN which is a service not readily
available in most schools. This can
be used as a ‘drop in’ centre by the
Cambridge Community.
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www.cms.school.nzStrategic Goals 2020
Developing Curriculum/
Capability/Ako Marautanga
Initiatives
• Develop targeted programmes for Initiatives
all learners with a focus on priority • Develop a pedagogical framework for
learners. the foundation for learning at CMS.
• Use a coaching framework to develop • Develop an innovative and engaging
leadership and teacher capability. curriculum.
• Implement a professional learning • Develop and implement the new Digital
programme with a focus on “Teaching Literacies Curriculum.
in the Middle Years.”
Community/ Te Reo Me
Whanaungatanga Tikanga Maaori
Initiatives
• Continue to refine and improve Initiatives
transition processes. • Develop, strengthen and embed
• Strengthen effective relationships with understanding of Tikanga Maaori.
whanau to support learning. • Develop, strengthen and embed the
• Investigate and create opportunities for understanding and use of Te Reo
wider community engagement to support Maaori.
our curriculum.
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2020 CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROSPECTUSCAMBRIDGE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
PARTICIPATE
RESILIENCE
INTEGRITY
DIVERSITY
EXCELLENCESPORTS LEADERS
Students are nominated by their class/team. From these nominations a group of
Sports Leaders are selected. The Sports Leaders will meet regularly for training
and planning school-wide sport events.
Major purposes of the Sports Leaders are:
• To offer/plan/organise/assist school sporting opportunities/events
• To raise house/team morale
• To provide leadership at school sporting events
• Recognise sporting excellence and promote sporting events at assembly
ELITE TEAMS
Throughout the year students who have been
identified as having a high aptitude for learning
generally or in a specific area e.g. art/maths/
science, are given the opportunity to participate in
the School’s Enrichment Programmes.
• Otago Maths • Music
• Bay Maths • Technology
• Kids Literacy Quiz • Visual Art
• Waikato Science Fair • Wearable Art
• Waimaths • Digital Music
CMS AMBASSADORS
Ambassadors are nominated by staff members based on the PRiDE they have
shown in their school and the way they conduct themselves. These students
exemplify our PRiDE values and consistently model these in all they do at CMS.
As Ambassadors they need to be role models in and around the school.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Our elected Board of Trustees has The Principal determines the
five members plus a staff trustee implementation on a day to day
and the Principal. basis. (Management)
The Board sets the direction for Meetings are usually held the third
the school through its Charter and Monday of the month, although
Policies (Governance). meetings are not necessarily monthly.
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2020 CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROSPECTUSFOR 2020 THE FOLLOWING
CONSTITUTE OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHAIRPERSON Bob White
PRINCIPAL Daryl Gibbs
PARENT
REPRESENTATIVES Philippa Burchett, Justin Read, Rebecca David
STAFF TRUSTEE Belle Paterson
Each member has made themselves available
for any topic of discussion that is seen to be
part of this school’s charter (functions and
operations). Your Board has an important
governance role in the teaching and learning
outcomes at Cambridge Middle School.
Curriculum and Management matters are the
direct responsibilty of the Principal.
This school is a member of the New Zealand
School Trustees Association NZ (S.T.A.).
OPPORTUNITIES AT
CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
AT CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL WE PRiDE OURSELVES ON BEING
ABLE TO OFFER VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS TO
LEARN AND GROW.
ACADEMIC THE ARTS SERVICE
Science Fair Dance Extension TO SCHOOL
Waimaths Drama Extension Ambassadors
Bay Maths Art Extension Student Leader
Otago Maths Te Reo Extension Librarian
Literacy Quiz Choir Office Duty
Maths Extension Kapa Haka Home Hosting
Literacy Extension Music Lessons Sports Leader
Science Extension Production Road Patrol
Technology Extension Drum Line Umpiring
Kiwi Competitions Rock Bands
- University of School Band
Canterbury
SCHOOL SPORTS COMPETITIONS
Swimming Sports Athletics We also offer a number of
Cross Country WIMSS sporting opportunities outside
Totara Springs NZ Aims of school.
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Our courts are laid with Tiger Turf providing us with an all weather court.
SCHOOL BASED in Tauranga/Mount Maunganui during
• Physical Education Programme September. It is the biggest multi-
• Activities at lunchtime e.g. sport event for 11, 12 and 13 year
inter-class competitions, practice olds in Australasia with over 10,000
sessions, fun games. athletes attending.
• Competition: there are several
LOCAL Teams are entered in
compulsory sessions - Athletics,
the following union/association
Cross Country and Swimming.
competitions: Basketball, Cricket,
REGION Waikato Intermediate and Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby
Middle Schooling Sports: During and Touch. Some of the above
the year we are given the opportunity codes are catered for via clubs.
to enter the competitive arena We support these groups by
via the following sports: Athletics, promoting, advertising and
Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross referring interested students.
Country, Football, Hockey, Netball, Outside the pursuits already
Rugby, Swimming, Touch, Triathlon mentioned CMS also
and Volleyball. Teams/individuals are promotes: Squash, Cycling,
chosen on merit, along with a high Lacrosse and Equestrian
standard of sportsmanship, correct along with a variety of
sports uniform and citizenship. other sports.
NZ AIMS GAMES - An opportunity
for elite sports people to participate
against the country’s greatest. Held
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
JAPANESE EXCHANGE
We are a signatory to annually is Makuhari
the International Code Junior High School and
of Practice. We have in return our senior
a growing number of students are given the
international students opportunity to return
Berkley, Peachgrove,
and enquires to attend to Makuhari Junior High
Matamata, Hamilton
Cambridge Middle School in September/
Junior High, Rototuna
School - for both long October.
Junior High and Melville
and short term study.
They help form a schools. The 13 day
Every year we host a party of 60 which is visit is highly sought
number of Junior High comprised of students after, in that such an
School students from from Morrinsville, Te experience stands each
various parts of Japan. Awamutu, Cambridge person in good stead in
One school who visit us Middle, Maeroa, their future years.
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2020 CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROSPECTUSPB4L IN CLASS BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL IS A PB4L SCHOOL. PB4L IS A MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
INITIATIVE WHERE STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR THAT WILL
ULTIMATELY BENEFIT THEIR LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT. CLEAR PROCESSES ARE IN
PLACE TO SUPPORT STUDENTS TO MODIFY THEIR BEHAVIOUR.
PB4L is an evidence-based framework that looks at behaviour
and learning from a whole school as well as an individual
student perspective. It is a process for teaching social and
behavioural skills and helps CMS to develop a positive, proactive,
and systematic approach based on school data. It takes the
approach that opportunities for learning and achievement
increase if:
• the school environment is positive and supportive
• expectations are consistently clear
• students are consistently taught expected behaviours
• expected behaviours are consistently acknowledged
• inappropriate behaviours are consistently responded to in a
fair and equal way
WHAT WILL YOU SEE AT CMS
1. School-Wide Expectations
Five positively stated universal behaviour expectations PRiDE
2. Teaching Behaviour
Behaviour expectations are taught directly to students in
classroom time. Lesson respond to need.
3. Positive Reinforcement
Systems and practices to encourage positive behaviour, including
high levels of positive reinforcement and positive teacher attention
and feedback to strengthen those behaviours.
4. Consistent Consequences
Procedures in place to discourage inappropriate behaviour. These include the
enforcement of predictable consequences consistently and fairly.
5. Data-based Decision Making
Discipline data will be systematically gathered, analysed and used to
monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of PB4L systems and practices.
24-7 Youth Workers
We are fortunate to have a connection with Raleigh Street Christian Centre who
have provided us with two Youth Workers. They are an essential part of our
school’s pastoral team. During the week they will be out in the playground at
break times running lunchtime activities, joining in with sport or simply hanging
out with students. The remaining hours are in class time where they are helping
out with school led activities, one-on-one mentoring, helping with school trips,
etc. The Youth Pastor meets with the Key Deputy Principal weekly to plan and
review to ensure transparency and effective practice.
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www.cms.school.nzCOMMUNICATION
1. The home and the school have a shared
responsibility to:
(a) define, promote and expect acceptable
standards of behaviour travelling to and from
school, and whilst at school
(b) keep each other informed of breaches of that
code of conduct
(c) ensure that issues are discussed with all parties
and a course of appropriate action taken.
2. The Cambridge Middle School Board of Trustees
believes that students aged 10 - 15 years are
capable of taking responsibility for their own
behaviour and need to be supported as they work
through the negative consequences which some
actions incur. We also believe in the character
building exercise of giving the student time and
opportunity to bring issues to the notice of their
parents prior to dialogue with/between school and
home.
3. Should an offence occur which breaks a law, every
effort will be made to bring this to the attention of
parents on the day the offence occurs or comes to
the notice of the school. That contact may have to
be at the parents place of work.
4. Such other issues that occur, which affect the
punctuality of the student for school, or the
ongoing smooth running of the school will be given
careful consideration and where deemed necessary,
dialogue will be initiated with the caregiver.
5. In every situation which arises, thought will be
given to choosing a course of action which:
(a) is appropriate to the situation
(b) is sensitive to the needs of the student/s and
others involved.
6. Where counselling or other support is required,
every effort will be made to meet the need of
the student, either through the school or an
appropriate outside agency.
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2020 CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROSPECTUSENROLMENT/ANNUAL
PUPIL COSTS/DONATIONS
CATEGORY A: Curriculum Costs (Programmes)
Technology/Arts.....$40.00 per pupil - some ingredients and/or
materials may be additional
Cultural................ $20.00 per pupil - Outside Performers
CATEGORY A: Total cost payable $60.00
CATEGORY B: School Donations Year 7 And 8 Only
$80.00 per pupil - $20.00 per term
These donations are an essential part of the school’s
operations budget. This will help the school provide
additional opportunities and resources.
CATEGORY B: Total cost payable $80.00
CATEGORY A & B: Total $140.00
Year 9 and 10 students are NOT asked to pay
Category A and B.
CATEGORY C: Other Possible Programme Costs
Costs that could occur periodically for some
students during the year (approx. costs only)
Outdoor Education Y7/8......................... $175.00
Y9/10........................ No cost
Sports Trips...................................$300-$400.00
Itinerant Music Classes - 10 lessons........ $150.00
Technology/Art Extension group................$50.00
CREDIT
The Board of Trustees does not extend credit.
You are able to set up a direct debit payment
at the school office. We also have EFTPos
available. There is also an option to pay through
the caregiver portal. Further information will be
provided during Term 1. If Category A: Curriculum
(programme) cost is not paid then your child
may be excluded from an outside performance or
unable to take home their Tech Arts product.
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www.cms.school.nzSCHOOL GUIDELINES
1. Cellphones and smart watches are only allowed to be used
during school hours with the Principal’s permission. The
phone must be given to the classroom teacher upon arrival
at school and be turned off. Cellphones taken off a student
for misuse will need to be collected by a parent/caregiver
from a member of the Senior Leadership Team..
2. Students arriving late or leaving early must sign in/out of
the school office. (For health and safety purposes).
a) Pupils who wish to leave the school grounds to keep
appointments during the school day, or to do errands
etc. in the lunch hour should bring a note, to be
countersigned by their class teachers and a member of
Senior Leadership Team.
3. Cycle Transport
a) Students arriving at school by bicycle will dismount on
the left hand side of the road and wheel their bikes
into the stands. The reverse procedure applies as these
students leave school.
b) The cycle stands are out of bounds during the school day.
c) Clare Street between Grey and Victoria Streets is a no
cycle zone.
4. All hair colour must be the child’s own natural colour.
5. No sweets, chewing gum or fizzy drinks of any kind are
allowed at school. From time to time they may be given as
a treat from the class teacher, or as part of a celebration.
6. All damage to school property must be reported immediately
to the office. Wilful damage to school property must be
paid for.
7. Students in uniform are not allowed in town before
or after school. This is an initiative enforced by the
Community Police.
8. Valuables
• Students are to be advised that items of jewellery are
not permissible at school.
• Audio/visual equipment will remain at home unless
required for a specific reason e.g. curriculum orientated.
• Miscellaneous: such items as watches, calculators,
musical instruments, sports equipment, etc. should be
clearly named.
9. The school uniform must conform with points 1-10 on page
22 (School Dress: Uniform).
10. Demonstrate respect always towards people, property and
environment.
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RATIONALE To maintain a Transport Policy with the emphasis on cycling, so as to
have safety guidelines that home/school should adhere to as members of Cambridge
Middle School.
RULES / REGULATIONS / PROGRAMMES 5. We endorse the police initiative of
1. That all students who cycle at any students not going through town.
given time, to and from school, wear 6. Clare Street between Victoria and Grey
(correctly) a safety approved helmet. is a cycle-free zone.
2. That all cycles are kept to a minimum 7. For field trips, when children are
safety standard: transported by vehicles all students are
to be put in seat belts.
• each cycle to have two working
8. Bus rules must be adhered to at all
order brakes
times whether commuting to and from
• handle bars, seats and wheel school or for class / team field trips.
lockings to be in good working
order PEDESTRIAN / CYCLE CROSSING
Victoria Road, Hamilton Road, State
3. Cycles to be checked periodically by
Highway 1, Kea Crossings on Clare and
Law Enforcement Personnel. Grey Street, negotiation by our students
4. Routes to and from school: students must be undertaken via the pedestrian/
cycling from the Leamington side of cycle crossing. For all students commuting
the river are to follow the Wilson/ to and from school and needing to
Duke/Bryce/Queen/Grey Street route. cross State Highway 1 at any point it is
No student is to frequent town streets compulsory to use the pedestrian crossing.
unless parental permission is given To ensure greater safety adults and road
for reasons such as library, shopping, patrol students supervise the crossing at
banking etc. A note from parent/ the following times:
caregiver must be signed by a member Morning - 8.20 until 8.40am
of the Senior Leadership Team. Afternoon - 3.10 until 3.30pm.
BUS TRANSPORT
The Ministry of Education provides free By arrangement, with the management of
transport to Cambridge Middle School Cambridge Travel Lines, ineligible students
under legal prescribed conditions. may be carried at a set cost per term.
These conditions make students ‘eligible’ A key factor affecting their decision will
to use the transport provided. Eligible be the capacity and loading of buses on
students must have a residential address each run. Please be aware that Cambridge
that is 4.8km or more from Cambridge Travel Lines is under no obligation to
Middle School. provide transport for ineligible students.
Cambridge Travel Lines is the company In choosing to send your son/daughter to
which has the contract to provide the Cambridge Middle School as an ineligible
transport for eligible students. Those student in terms of transport, you are
rural schools catering for students up to also taking responsibility for their
Year 8 have contracted services to carry transport to school.
eligible students to the school nearest At this time, there is a bus service
their home. This makes them ineligible for between Cambridge Middle School and
free transport to Cambridge Middle School Leamington.
unless they have been attending For further details, phone Cambridge
a contributing school. Travel Lines 07 827 7363.
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www.cms.school.nzHOME LEARNING
The policy for home learning is as follows:
1. It is a habit to be fostered; but optional.
2. Any home learning should consist of the following:
• enjoyment/pleasure
• re-enforcement of current learning
• no longer than 45 minutes daily
3. There is to be no set home learning that is out of
context or a project that is not part of an ongoing
in-class programme.
4. Students may voluntarily undertake home learning
at school, e.g. lunchtime, before school etc.
5. We acknowledge that children can lead busy lives
outside school and also need time to be children.
We encourage them to explore widely by taking up
a sport, instrument or creative hobby.
SCHOOL DRESS: UNIFORM
POINTS TO NOTE: It is expected that school uniform be
worn correctly and with PRiDE.
1. Any student who has a piece of their uniform
missing should carry a note of explanation, and
borrow a uniform item from the office.
2. Hair ties are to be blue or red or white or black.
No makeup is to be worn.
3. Students should not wear a combination of PE or
school uniform. It’s either one or the other.
4. PE shorts may be rugby styled shorts or cycle
pants. All shorts must be black. No logos.
5. Defacing of any garment or property is not
permitted.
6. Naming of any garment is a pre-requisite and
could be checked periodically by the staff.
7. Lost Property: This is kept in a container by Room 4.
8. CMS hats are a compulsory item in Term 1 and Term 4.
They must not be worn during class time.
9. Jewellery that can be worn at school is a watch and one stud earring per
ear only. No other earrings, stretchers or body piercings. Bone carvings,
crosses etc. may be worn but must not be visible. Medic Alert bracelets/
medallions may be worn and visible.
10. Black lace-up school shoes or buckles that do up.
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2020 CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROSPECTUSPURCHASE OF UNIFORM
We are currently undergoing a review of the CMS uniform. A full brochure
will be available on our school website in August.
Cambridge Middle School uniform is available for purchase from The Warehouse
Cambridge or online at www.schooltex.co.nz.
UNIFORM SPORTS UNIFORM
Students may wear to and BOYS & GIRLS
from school, jackets/raincoats/ Black rugby or cycle shorts and team
tracksuits/woollen hats/scarves colour shirt
to keep warm and dry. These do Team colour PE shirts
not need to be school uniform - • Kowhai (Gold)
however; once at school; all such • Kauri (Bottle)
clothing MUST be removed as only • Rata (Red)
school uniform is permitted in and • Manaia (Blue)
around our buildings. All items are • Pounamu (Jade/Navy)
summer and winter uniform. These • Paakura (Purple)
can be worn at anytime during the Please confirm team colour prior to
school year. The aim of this policy purchase
is to allow students to wear their Sports Hoodies can be purchased
uniform to suit their needs and the from Image Apparel, Empire Street,
weather conditions - it is also a Cambridge and be worn at sports events.
cost saving method for families. They do not replace the Polar Fleece.
SCHOOL DRESS: MUFTI RULES RE:
At various times throughout the year students
MUFTI DRESS
may be given the option to dress in casual • An amount is payable
street clothes for the following reasons: for all students who
wish to take advantage
1. As a means, usually at the request of the of mufti day.
school’s Student Leaders, for raising funds. • All clothing to be clean,
Present policy is - such days may only tidy and in good repair,
be used for raising funds for charitable practical for school
purposes e.g. Daffodil Day. Any variance purposes.
from this can only occur at the discretion • Footwear is a must.
of the Principal. • Make-up is not to be
worn. Jewellery must
2. Sports Day: It may at times be deemed
adhere to the school policy.
necessary or sensible to allow students to
wear sports clothes to and from school • No visible body piercings
e.g. Athletics Day. - including the tongue.
• New clothing is to
3. Field Trips: There may be a time be discouraged
that mufti is better for a particular trip - existing wardrobe is
e.g. bush trip. all that is necessary.
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www.cms.school.nzPrincipal: Daryl Gibbs BTchg; PGrad Ed Leadership Clare Street, Cambridge 3434, New Zealand P: +64 (0)7 827 5135 | E: office@cms.school.nz CambridgeMiddleSchool | www.cms.school.nz
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