Ngakonui Valley School Information Book 2018 - Whangaia ka Tupu ka Puawai "That Which is Nurtured Blossoms and Grows."
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Ngakonui Valley
School
Information Book
2018
Whangaia ka Tupu ka Puawai
“That Which is Nurtured Blossoms and Grows.”
Welcome Ngakonui Valley School is a place that is focused on its core purpose of causing learning. Every opportunity has been taken to create a school that provides real, social and educational experience for each and every one of its learners. NVS prides itself in selecting the right staff who collaborate to ensure the 3 vision principles become a reality for its learners. NVS embraces research and evidence to ensure the best knowledge and competency outcomes for all learners. The philosophy of visible learning embraces the essence of the New Zealand Curriculum. We have a supportive and active community who fully involve themselves in the school life. The staff are friendly, fun and motivated to ensure each learner is stretched and grows from the learning experiences.
Vision
NVS has three vision beliefs that underline the School’s strategic purpose and aspirations of
growing the whole child.
NVS learner- that all members of NVS develop their learning capacity through
goal setting, applying learner competencies and achieve National Standards. E -
learning tools are used to promote and further learning. Understanding progress
as a learner is key to their learning.
NVS thinker- that all members of NVS problem solve, question, investigate and
make decisions using a learning process, thinking tools and a range of learning
strategies to deepen their understanding of concepts.
NVS Citizen- that all members of NVS develop collaborative skills and values to
enable them to actively interact and contribute as effective members of any
community.
Our School Values
and Mindsets
“We REAP what We Sow”
Respect and Responsibility- “Understanding”
Effort towards Excellence- “Develop Our Skills”
Achieve with Attitude- “Yes I can”
Participate to Persevere -“Be Active” “Dig Deep”
WHY NVS Learner?
Every learner needs to establish strong foundational learning skills in reading, writing,
and mathematics to enable and access further learning.
Learning how to learn is of importance in furthering their learning and to become a life
long learner.
The acquisition and application of learner attitudes better enables learners to know what
to do when they don’t know what to do. Building this capacity is increasingly important
in times of uncertainty, change and challenge.
Putting the learners in “I’m stuck situations” is key to developing their learning capacity
and use of the learner qualities.
Being visible about what progress looks like is engaging and motivating for learners.
Learners, who are empowered to know how they are going and what next, are capable
of fostering further learning.
Building individual’s goals setting capability has a positive effect of learning outcomes.
Access to a variety of e-learning tools further enhances learning and makes learning
more engaging.
NV S L E AR NE R
Why NVS Thinker?
There are no easy answers to future problems. Developing an understanding of a learning
process is critical to help learners solve problems, make informed decisions, answer
questions and investigate.
Learning has been powerful when an individual’s understanding is deepened and
discovered by them.
The intentional teaching of thinking helps learners to make meaning, solve problems and
deepen understandings.
Learners need to develop and grasp global concepts to make meaning of the world they
live in.
We live in a knowledge era. Individuals need to connect knowledge in new and different
ways to solve future problems.
Creating room for student led innovation, entrepreneurship and problem solving
opportunities within the school and wider community is engaging and motivating for
learners.
NV S T HINK E RWhy NVS Citizen?
Students need a learning environment where positive self-esteem is key to successful learning
and students experience success.
NVS Citizens value excellence by celebrating their own and others successes.
It’s important to develop an awareness of the learner’s role in the wider community, an
appreciation of diversity, and a caring attitude for others and the environment.
Learners need to be responsible and connected citizens who are accountable for their own
actions, and have the skills to maintain positive relationships
We want learners to display resilience, coping skills and a positive self esteem throughout
learning and in life.
NV S CIT IZ E NWhat is our NVS
Graduate profile?
NV S Gr aduat e
We believe in beginning with the end in mind profile.
How do we want our students to be when they leave NVS? We would like to see at NVS all our year
8s leaving prepared and ready to take on the world! To go out and make a difference to their lives and
the lives of those they touch!
Dream! Live! Inspire! Take Risks! Have Fun! Laugh! Learn! Think! Care! Be great!
Participate!
If we have followed our vision, focused on the NVS Learner, NVS thinker and NVS Citizen then by the
time our students have finished we want them to believe in the following statement.
“I will make a difference and strive for excellence -in all I think, in all I say and in all I do.”The Profile Explained This Collage of pictures emulates our school and our students. Our Oak tree- strong, courageous, always growing, resilient Our ladders- signs of success and of thinking (how one idea leads to another). Our gardens- where we begin as a seed…and through love and nurturing we grow and blossom into beautiful flowers! Plus, good healthy life styles. The Bull ,the Sheep the gumboots- Our country school, our country values The mounds of dirt, the scooter, the balls- to have fun, enjoy being outside. The wood pit- our creativity our thinking outside the box. Problem solving, designing. Our Thinker, Our learner and Our Citizen profiles –character qualities we want to become and to continue to grow throughout life. Our Maunga- to be strong, to be connected, to know our turangawaewae The sun- no matter what the sun will always come out from behind a cloud and shine! To see the sunny side of life!
About NVS
• NVS currently has a roll of 150 students and is situated 10km from Taumarunui. We pride
ourselves on being a friendly school, family oriented with learning and fun being an
important part of school!
• Our children enjoy school and are keen to learn and achieve success.
• NVS is decile 3 school, full primary (year 1-8). We opened in 1919 and merged with
Taringamotu School (another country school) in 2000.
• The BOT, Staff and PTA enjoy working as a team to foster the success of the school.
• The school is attractive and well resourced with 6 classroom, a learning hub, swimming pool,
2 playgrounds and a well-stocked library.
Here at NVS we believe in the growth mindset by
Carol Dweck. Believing we can do it! We can learn!
We also believe in the learning pit analogy by
James Nottingham. Getting into the pit – no easy
learning and persevering to become better than
before!2018 Team The staff enjoy working with children and their parents. The Team at NVS is a mixture of young and old! They have a love for learning, growing and having fun along the way. In addition to the part and fulltime classroom teachers, we have an outstanding team of support staff- helping run special programmes, running the administrative aspects of the school, and cleaning and maintaining the facilities. NVS Senior Team Maria Gillard Principal Scott Young Deputy Principal Natalie Gow Leader of Learning Rochelle Kereopa Leader of Learning The Kiwis Team- Year 1-2 Scott Young Leader of Learning Morgan Curnow Teacher Courtney Hall Teacher Eike Schomair Part time Release Teacher The Tui Team- Year 3-5 Rochelle Kereopa Leader of Learning Jacki Sinclair Teacher Nicole Brownbridge Teacher (Term 2 Only) The Moas Team- Year 4-8 Natalie Gow Leader of Learning Shondel Mackie Teacher Specialist Teachers Cathy Vermeulen ICT Glenda Wright Art/ Drama Raewyn Martin Release Teacher Support Team Cathy Vermeulen Office Manager/ Finance Michele Te Ahuru Secretary Toherangi Holloway IT Administrator Belinda Kidd Learning Assistant-ORRS Glenda Wright Learning Assistant Kasey Allen Learning Assistant Karen Goldsworthy Learning Assistant- ORRS Ange Hose Cleaner Dave Caddy Caretaker
The NVS Board of
Trustees
Today’s schools involve Trustees, principals, teachers, staff and community working closely and
cooperatively together to improve learning opportunities for all children. The BOT provides
governance of the school and members also work in the following sub committees; Finance,
Personnel, Property, Health and Safety, Community Partnerships.
Parents and staff are welcome to attend any BoT meeting, held twice a term in the school
staffroom. Information related to board activities and notice of meeting dates is included in the
school newsletter.
Current Members 2018
Dean Hamilton- Chair
Mabel Hune- Parent Rep
Jovita Taite- Parent Rep
Adrienne Amaru- Parent Rep
Scott Young- Staff Rep
Maria Gillard- Principal
Nicole Brownbridge- Secretary
NVS PTA
The school is fortunate to be supported by an active parent group, who meet twice a term.
The primary role of the PTA is to foster a strong bond between the community and the school.
Even though some fundraising does occur, this is not the only function of the PTA. Funds will be
raised where necessary to enhance the children’s learning and support the strategic direction of
the school. The quality of the school’s resources, are a fitting tribute to this group’s input over
the years. The meetings provide a forum for enjoyable parent interaction. All parents are
welcome and encouraged to attend.
Chair- Laura O’Shannessey
Secretary – Naomi Armansco
Finance- Kasey AllenInformation in Brief
Sc hool hours
8.30- Breakfast Club opens
st
9am- 1 block begins
10.30- Break
nd
11am -2 block
12.30pm- Lunch
1.15pm -3rd block
2.55pm- School finishes
Absences: We request a note or phone call stating the reason for the absence of your
child/children. We ask that you contact us (if possible) prior to, or on the day, so that we can be
assured that nothing untoward has happened to your child/children on the way to school.
Accidents: If your child is involved in an accident, we will attempt to contact you. If a doctor
or further medical treatment is required, arrangements will then be made at the discretion of the
Principal and Staff. Please let us know if you change your doctor.
Assem bly: REAP assembly is on Monday morning at 9.10 to 9.40am. This assembly is a school
values assembly. Friday mornings at 9.10 to 9.40 is our celebration assembly and we give out our
principal award winners for the week based on our NVS thinker, NVS learner and NVS citizen.
Beginning School: Please contact the school if you have a 5 year old starting. We have an
Acorns transition Programme to school. This involves the child spending time at school to
transition into the classroom. Ask at the office for Mr Young.
Bus Transport: We have 2 buses. One runs from the High School to NVS. It leaves the High
school around 8.30am every day and returns at 3.15pm.
Our caretaker, Dave Caddy, drives the second bus in the morning he does the route Symmonds
Road, Lairdvale Rd, The Incline, North Street, Rangaroa Road, Hillcrest Diary, and then to school.
He does the opposite route in the afternoon.
In the interest of safety, children must sit quietly in the bus, and not move around, while the bus
is in motion. On alighting, children who cross the road must wait until the bus is out of sight.
Clothing: Our school uniform is compulsory for all of our students. Please name all your child’s
clothing so we can do our best to find owners. The School’s Polo shirt, Fleece and hat can be
bought at the school. Children wear black bottoms- tights/ track pants etc.Com m unication: We have newsletter, class notices, Facebook page, the school website and also the teachers will communicate via email or text. We also encourage you to email or phone us if any need something clarified. We are here to help. Custody: It is important that the Principal be fully informed in writing of any legal custody matters relating to your child as this avoids problems of illegal access to children. Discipline: The school believes in a positive approach to discipline. Our Cornerstones Values approach supports this and is used when addressing concerns with the students. In both the classroom and playground, we have steps which are followed when children misbehave. Where behaviour becomes totally unacceptable you will be involved and expected to help us sort out the problem, especially if the rights of other children to teacher attention, time and effort is at risk. We have a formal discipline policy which is available on schooldocs website. Please enter nvs (lowercase) for the username and reap for the password. Dental Treatm ent: All children will be able to attend the dental bus when it comes to our school once a year. For emergencies only contact T uraki School Dental Clinic. Facebook Page: We do have a facebook page…this is a closed group and you will need to request to join. Hearing/Vision: All New Entrant children are tested in their first year at school. Year 7’s are also tested . If you suspect your child has a problem with their hearing or vision please advise us. Head Lice / School Sores: From time to time we have outbreaks of these conditions. In the case of school sores – your doctor’s advice needs to be sought, and children kept home until infection is under control. Medication to treat head lice is held at the school office. We need to be informed when either of these conditions appear. Homework: Homework activities will be orientated towards the completion of work, practise, revision or data gathering and should not require new learning. Homework is to be enjoyable and not stressful on pupils. We believe that suitable homework is part of each child's daily routine and we will encourage children to have a set time each evening for homework. Duration: Junior Room-10 mins. (mainly reading orientated) 4 nights Middle & Senior Rooms up to 30 mins. Mon - Thurs
Houses: There are four house groups named after our valley surroundings: Tuhua (Red)… Hikurangi (Green)…. Mangakahu (Yellow) ….Taringamotu (Blue). All children are placed in a house when they start school and they will generally stay in this house group throughout their time at NVS. All siblings are put in the same house group. One or two year 8 students (depending on numbers) are selected to lead each house. Points are awarded in the classroom, in the playground and at sport events. These are tallied at the end of a term and the winning house has a treat. Over the course of the year the house captains organize fun events such as tabloid sports, marble week and fun fundraising events such as Wacky hair day & Book character days. Injuries: We will endeavour to keep all parents/guardians fully informed should any injury occur, providing we have up to date telephone numbers. If you cannot be contacted medical help will be sought for your child. It is also important that we are fully informed of any special medication, allergies etc. Interviews & Reports: If at any stage you wish to discuss your child/children’s progress or welfare, please contact us for an interview. It is always better to resolve something immediately if you feel there is a problem. Remember a problem shared is a problem halved. Likewise, if we have concerns we will do the same. Otherwise, student led conferences will be held in week 9 every term. Written reports will be handed out at June and December interviews Items not needed at school: Students are asked not to bring lollies or fizzy drink. Cellphones are kept in the school office and are handed out at the end of the day. Library: We have a well-stocked Library and pupils are encouraged to make independent use of it. The children are asked to carry their library books in a plastic bag within their school bag to safeguard against damage resulting from spilt drinks etc. Books that are damaged or lost through carelessness will be charged for. We appreciate your co-operation in encouraging your child(ren) to look after library books and other reading material taken home. Lunches: A variety of food can be purchased from the school canteen on a daily basis, please ask at the office for an up-to-date. Lunch orders are to be put in an old envelope along with the correct money if possible and put into lunch containers in each room before the 9.00 a.m. bell. Newsletters: Newsletters are sent home weekly to keep parents informed about school affairs and sent home on a Friday with the eldest in the family. The newsletter is also distributed to the wider community. Generally we try to give adequate warning of events that are occurring, but sometimes it is necessary to send home separate notices. Please keep the newsletters they contain much information. We regard the Newsletter as an important contact between school and community. We are happy to publish your contribution at our discretion. If you wish to have your newsletter emailed please contact the school office. All newsletters are found on our website.
Office Hours- Michele our school secretary works from 8.30 to 3.00pm every day. Cathy our Office manager is available every morning and Wednesday and Thursday afternoons if you have a query around your school invoice. Parent Helpers: are always welcomed and very much valued. Talk with your classroom teacher and make an offer if you can. Assistance with coaching or managing school teams are very welcomed! Phys Ed/Sport: Children are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities. Please inform the school if your child cannot take part. Daily fitness lessons are part of the school curriculum. We also have support services from Waikato Kiwi Sport and Project Energize. Sausage Sizzle Fridays- just $2! Order in your class. All proceeds go towards the camps. We ask that on this day we do no purchase canteen items. Heat ups are still OK. Scholastic Book Club: Orders can be placed through school, for books from ABC, Lucky, Arrow, and Scene Book Clubs. Closing dates for each monthly order will be advised through newsletter. School Donation: All families ask to pay $50 per team. This is set every year by the BOT and is very important for the successful funding of large number of activities at the school. The donation can be paid in full at the start of the year or on a term-by-term basis. This donation is tax deductible. Special Programmes: We have a number of programmes planned specifically for students who have learning needs, require a boost. The children are identified for the extra help from achievement levels and teacher observations. We also encourage you to make contact with us if you are not happy with your child’s progress. Sports: We have school teams for basketball, netball, soccer, skiing and squash. Assistance with coaching, and transport, supervision etc. is always appreciated. If this support is not forthcoming teams will not be entered. Staff Meetings: The teaching staff is involved in staff meetings every Monday afternoon and in team meetings on Wednesday afternoons. Please keep this in mind when phoning or trying to make appointments. Interschool Sports: The school participates in Interschool swimming, winter games, cross-country, athletics, skiing and soccer games. Stationery: All stationery required by the pupils can be purchased through the school and at the start of the year stationery can be brought through our local Paper Plus outlet.
Specialist Services: If you feel your child needs the assistance of a Public Health Nurse,
Resource Teachers of Learning & Behaviour, Work & Income NZ, Group Special Education,
Vision/Hearing testing or any other agency contact the Principal. If you, as Parent/Caregiver,
need help then you only need to ask and this help will be found. The School has a strong support
team of people who can be of assistance to you and your child. We do our best through our
planning and organisation at school to minimise problems and maintain high standards and we
do expect the same level of help from you. You are welcome to speak to the class teacher or the
principal about any concerns you have (see Concerns & Complaints Policy).
Sun Smart Policy: During the first and last term of each year, children are expected to wear our
school uniform sun hats and apply sunscreen. Those that don’t will be confined to the shady
areas of the school.
Swimming: We operate a Swimming Programme, in which children learn swimming and water
safety skills. All children are expected to take part in swimming lessons, and a phone call or note
is required if they are not able to participate. Children with sores or open cuts/sores are not
allowed in the pool.
Teacher Release: Classroom teachers are released from their classroom responsibilities for a
number of reasons, including professional development, CRT (Classroom Release- 2 days per
term) and of course sick leave and personal leave.
Technology (Manual Training): This is taught by the Taumarunui High School. Staff are
employed by the High School and they follow the Technology Curriculum Document. Our
children travel to the High School every Wednesday morning for instruction. Cost to the parents
is $60.00 per year. Transport to the Taumarunui High School is by bus.
Transport: If there is to be any change to transport arrangements for children travelling home
after school, or if they are to be picked up by another party please inform the school either in
writing or with a phone call.
Trips: We have interschool competitions, cultural activities with neighbouring schools, visits to
places of interest, plus other outdoor education activities. We are always grateful for offers of
transport and assistance. These also include camps for the senior classes.
Uniform: Our school uniform is available from the office. Please see the office staff to purchase
polo shirts, fleeces or sun hats. Our school also stocks some second hand uniforms. We also ask
all students to wear black shoes, black trousers, shorts or skirts and if cold, a black thermal under
their school top.
Website: We have fabulous information website which we update
regularly with photos, newsletter and events. Check it out -
www.nvs.school.nzOnce Again We
Welcome You!
You are Welcome…..to join in our classes through our open door policy
You are welcome….to join our team of volunteers who assist with reading, sports
coaching, making resources and going on class trips.
You are welcome…..to attend our sports days, arts splash evenings, end of term plays,
and other cultural performances
You are welcome…..to join our Acorns Programme to help your child transition to
School from preschool.
You are welcome….to stay in touch through our newsletter every Friday
You are welcome …..to join us for Friday Assemblies at 9.10am or End of term
Celebration Assembly at 9.30am on the last Friday of school term.
You are welcome…to contact the school at any time to raise concerns (or provide
positive feedback).
You are welcome ……….to attend our Board of Trustees meetings.
You are welcome….to attend our PTA meetings.
You are welcome….to ask questions any time…and give us feedback.Keeping in Touch
We look forward to being part of your child’s
T erm Da tes 2 018 learning journey.
T erm 1
Tuesday 30th January - Friday 13th April Address- 826 Taringamotu Road, RD 4 Taumarunui
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* Teacher only day Monday 5 February 3994
*Waitangi Day Tuesday 6th February
Phone- 07895 6181
*Good Friday 30th March
Office Email- office@nvs.school.nz
*Easter Monday 2nd April
*Easter Tuesday 3rd April
Maria Gillard
Principal- principal@nvs.school.nz
Term 2
Principal Mobile- 027 233 0476
Monday 30th April - Friday 6th July
*Queens Birthday Monday 4th June
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* Teacher Only Day 8 June Lead Teachers Emails
Scott Young (DP/ Kiwis)- scott.young@nvs.school.nz
Natalie Gow (Moas)- natalie.gow@nvs.school.nz
Term 3 Rochelle Kereopa (Tuis)- rochelle.kereopa@nvs.school.nz
Monday 23rd July - Friday 28th September
Term 4
Monday 15th October - Friday 14th
December
*Labour Day Monday 22nd OctoberYou can also read
