Information
Absences for sickness, appointments, lateness or early finish to the day
Should be reported by:
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HERO
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Phone 09 553 6810 and leave a message on the absence line.
Please notify the school before 9.00 am each day your child is away from school unwell.
If your child is absent due to illness for three days or more, please provide a doctor’s certificate if requested.
Please detail why your child is absent; it will be recorded as an unjustified absence if no explanation is given.
If you do not inform the school of an absence and we cannot contact you to ascertain a reason, the absence is recorded as truant.
Extended absences due to travel or holidays
Should be advised to the school in advance by:
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Email to admin@scottpoint.school.nz
Legislation states that every child enrolled at a registered New Zealand school must attend each day the school is open. Regarding attendance records and reporting to the Ministry of Education, absences due to travel/holidays will be coded according to the Ministry of Education guidelines as explained but unjustified.
Attendance
Scott Point School uses an electronic attendance register system to record the roll in the morning and afternoon to monitor learner attendance.
Frequent absences can affect a child’s learning and social development. At Scott Point School, we have a positive attitude toward learning and expect regular attendance to support learner progress and achievement. We will contact parents if their child’s attendance falls below 90%.
Before and after-school care is provided by
Premium Kids Care (PKC).
Premium Kids Care has been offering quality out-of-school care since 2002. They provide a safe, friendly, fun out-of-school care programme, including before-school care, after-school care and holiday programmes. Their goal is to provide a safe, fun, stimulating experience for your tamariki.
We are an Apple Device School
Bring your own device (BYOD) is recommended for learners in years four and above.
Why?
At Scott Point School we believe that creativity, collaboration, and innovation are vitally important skills for our learners to be active participants in the fast-changing world that we live in. We want our learners to move beyond being technology consumers to becoming digital content and tools creators. Through this process, they will develop the skills to be competent digital problem solvers ready to tackle the challenges they will be presented with now and in the future.
Education
As educators, we are excited to implement the digital technology curriculum in a meaningful and engaging context. This means that we will provide our learners with real-life contextual problems where they are encouraged to research and then develop a solution using the tools they have available. This may include creating an app, making a promotional video, creating a website or designing something new and innovative.
The possibilities are endless.
What We Will Do
In order to achieve this, we believe that our learners need a robust, reliable, and intuitive device that will enhance their current learning program. This is why we have chosen to be an Apple device school. The benefits of using an Apple device are:
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More time spent on teaching and learning as they are a reliable device
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Increased creativity and engagement
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Intuitive device that allows access to a wide range of educational apps and websites
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Able to use Google apps for education
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Teachers can monitor the learner’s device activity through Apple Classroom
What We Won't Do
We believe really strongly that technology is another tool that we use to enhance learning and that there should always be a purpose for how it is used. Therefore we will not promote:
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using technology for busy work
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playing non-educational games
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using social media (this is banned through our managed network N4L
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Cyberbullying (this will not be tolerated and may result in a device being removed from a student for a period of time)
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Supporting Material
Purchasing
You are welcome to purchase your Apple Ipad or Macbook from any supplier you choose.
You can purchase any model of Ipad or Macbook to suit your child's needs (We do not recommend the iPad Mini).
New Era have put together a portal and payment options for you to be able to pay off your device.
Follow this link for the New Era Portal
For 2024, a donation to the school of $125 for one child or $175 for a family is appreciated. Donations to the school are considered charitable donations, so you should retain your receipt for tax purposes.
All learners will use a Prime Maths book at school; these will be issued at school and cost $26. The book is expected to last a year. We will send you an invoice for these books when they are issued to your child.
Learners in years 5 to 8 will be subscribed to the Writer's Toolbox online portal. The cost is $48 per year.
During the year, there will be trips and activities that your child may participate in; we will communicate more information as these occur in the year.
Statements of account will be issued at the start of each month.
Donations and payments can be made by electronic bank transfer to the school account 12-3659-0050544-50.
Please include your child's full name and the line item ID number as a reference when making payment. .
Outside providers run a variety of extracurricular activities before, during, or after school; the current opportunities are listed below.
Sports X - Rugby X
Rugby X is a shortened and simplified version of rugby union designed for kids. It typically involves smaller teams, shorter playing times, and simplified rules to make the game easier to learn and play. Rugby X aims to provide a fun and safe introduction to rugby for children, promoting physical activity, teamwork, and fair play.
Mondays
From 3:00 pm on the School Fields
For more information and to book, www.sports-x.nz
Sports X - Multisports
Is your child not sure which sports he or she likes?
We provide a different sport each week for 8-10 weeks. A perfect program to introduce a variety of sports to the children and give them an insight into which sport they may want to pursue. All sessions integrate skills-based practice with team building and exercises to improve core motor skills.
A program designed to help children develop basic movement patterns, improving coordination, strength, agility, and motor skills.
Tuesdays
From 3:00 pm on the School Fields
For more information and to book, www.sports-x.nz
Kiwi Kick Stars
Kiwi Kick Stars has created a safe space with happy vibes where kids can grow their confidence and resilience while learning valuable physical, social and life skills. Kiwi Kick stars are passionate about football, seeing it as the most inclusive and accessible game in the world, regardless of who you are and where you come from.
Thursdays
From 3:00 pm on the School Fields
For more information and to book, www.kiwikickstars.com
Little Cooks
Cooking uses and develops so many skills at the same time – math, reading, leadership, fine motor, social – all life skills that are crucial in our modern world. Children will learn and practise kitchen skills, making delicious sweet/savoury foods in a fun group environment.
Fridays
From 3:00 pm in the Food Technology Room
For more information and to book, littlecooks.co.nz
NZ Modern School of Music
Guitar, Piano, Keyboard and Singing lessons are provided by teachers from the NZ Modern School of Music.
Monday - Fridays
In school hours
For more information and to book, www.modernmusic.co.nz
North Harbour Softball Fundamentals Programme
An introduction to the fundamental skills of tee ball in a fun and engaging environment.
Wednesdays
From 3:00 pm on the school field.
For more information and to book, northharboursoftball.co.nz
Badminton
Imagine your child playing winning in the badminton social/competitive primary school competition or representing New Zealand at the Junior National Teams event in Palmerston North for Under 13, 15, 17 & 19 in the future.
The New Zealand Badminton Academy & Waitakere Badminton are working together to start a junior badminton training program at Scott Point School
Mondays
For Year 3-5 students from 7:45 am in the school hall.
Wednesdays
For Year 6-8 students from 7:45 am in the school hall.
For more information and to book click here
Hero is our school's Student Management System and it allows us to create a secure online environment that enables teachers, students, and families to communicate, stay informed and view and share content. Hero allows you to read and comment on posts relating to your child, view information on your child’s progress and goals, read and respond to school notices, view term dates and the school calendar, notify the school if your child is absent or late.
Details on how to register for the App can be found below:
How to get the App
As a first-time user, follow the instructions below to get connected:
Select your preferred way to connect to HERO
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Log in via a web browser
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Log in via the HERO app – iPhone App Store
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Log in via the HERO app – Android Google Play
Select “New User”
Your account will be activated by us during the enrolment process using the email address you provided when you enrolled your children; use this address to request a password.
Add your email address.
Select the “Request Password Link”
Check your email.
HERO will send you an email with a link to follow.
Follow the link.
This will take you to a secure page to enter your chosen password.
If you have problems logging in, please email our office at admin@scottpoint.school.nz to ensure that we have your correct email.
Setting up notifications
Each platform is different, but here is some information to assist you in receiving notifications from HERO.
In the HERO App
Click on your profile image (top right corner)
Select EDIT PROFILE
Scroll down to My Devices and select your preference from the following options:
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Default - you will receive in-app notifications on any device logged into Hero with the mobile app. A list of these devices is shown below these options. If you have no listed devices, you will receive email notifications.
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Email - you will receive email notifications from Hero
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None - you will not be sent any notifications from Hero, but you can log in at any time to view updates from “The Bell”. See Accessing Unread Notifications via "The Bell"
On Apple devices
Go to the Apple device settings icon and select
Scroll down to HERO App and select
Select Notifications
Scroll down to banner style and select persistent.
We work with Lunchonline to provide school lunches.
Tuesday - Subway
Thursday - Chinese
Friday - Sushi
It’s simple; all you need to do is register at lunchonline.co.nz and follow four easy steps to get started
1. Register an account
2. Add member/s, including your name and delivery location
3. Make a payment to have funds in your account before you order
4. Select your lunch and place an order
Newsletters are issued fortnightly; our latest editions can be found below:
It is our preference for you to purchase your stationery via mySchool online and have it delivered to your home; however, you may print the list and shop at a store of your choice if preferred.
2024
Term 1
Monday 5th February to Friday 12th April
Closed - Tuesday 6th February - Waitangi Day
Closed - Friday 29th March - Good Friday
Closed - Monday 1st April - Easter Monday
Closed - Tuesday 2nd April - Easter Tuesday
Term 2
Monday 29th April to Friday 5th July
Closed - Monday 3rd June - King's Birthday
Closed - Friday 28th June - Matariki
Term 3
Monday 22nd July to Friday 27th September
Term 4
Monday 14th October to Thursday 19th December
Closed - Monday 28th October - Labour Day
School Uniform
School uniforms are compulsory; school hats must be worn in Terms 1 and 4.
We encourage children to wear comfortable shoes/sneakers in a neutral colour.
In the winter, children can wear a dark blue or black skivvy under their polo shirt and dark blue or black tights under their skort/shorts.
A sports uniform is only required for children participating in sports teams. Children wear their school uniform when their class is participating in physical education.
Our uniform can be purchased online from Argyle Schoolwear. Samples are held at the school office if you need to check sizes before purchasing.
House T-shirts
We have introduced an optional house t-shirt. These t-shirts can be worn during school events, such as school cross country, athletics, and house days.
These shirts are only available for purchase via the school. We will place orders for shirts once per term in the second week and will notify you when it is time to place an order.
Pre-loved Uniform
We have a selection of pre-loved uniform for purchase in the school office; if there is any item you are looking for, please contact admin@scottpoint.school.nz, who can check availability for you.
Uniform donations are greatly accepted if you have a uniform that your child has grown out of or you no longer require. The items will either be sold as pre-loved uniform to help Friends of the School fundraise or as items to use for children who may need a clean set of clothes.