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About us Mo tatou
We welcome you and your child to Havelock North Primary
At the heart of our school are the children
Many of our school families have made the active choice to live
in Hawke’s Bay, a stunning part of New Zealand.
Havelock North is a special place, nestled at the foot of iconic
Te Mata Peak. We are lucky and proud to be the school that’s right
here in the midst of Havelock North, a great little village.
Our school is a community of learners who respect and value
each other and our place in Havelock North, our environment and
the wider world.
At Havelock North Primary School every decision is based on:
“How does this affect the learning of our students?”
OUR MISSION & VISION OUR VALUES
Empowering Learners Our core values are
for Life represented by the 4 Rs
As a school with history, we respect We value Responsibility, Respect,
tradition. We’ve come a long way from Resilience and Relationships.
the early days where the motto was
By the time the children leave HNPS
“He carries his cross bravely”. We love
our aim is to have enabled them to
the fact that our school has a solid
move confidently into the wider world
foundation – almost a century and a
with a range of life skills and a lifelong
half of passion and care for education.
love of learning.
‘Empowering Learners for Life’
is succinct and at the cusp of
everything we want to achieve for
all our learners.
We want to empower the students
to explore, make mistakes and learn
from these, plus develop social skills –
alongside the more obvious teaching
in reading, writing and maths.
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Beginning school We want to make the beginning of school a positive and successful experience for both children and parents. We like the children to come to school with a positive attitude and want them to know school is a safe place to be where they are happy, learn new things and make new friends. We foster a partnership between the school and the parents for the benefit of the child. Beginning school should be exciting, for both children and parents. Most children settle very quickly into school, while others may take a little longer and need more support. We all want the transition to school to be a successful experience for both the child and the family. Should there be any issues we encourage you, as parents, to talk with your child’s teacher in the first instance. All parents want to be part of the child’s start to school and we do encourage this. There may be times, however, when the class teacher may quietly suggest that the child be allowed to settle into the class routines on their own. Once again, any concerns or queries please see your child’s teacher. A positive relationship between home and school is really important.
Enrolment School uniform and hats
Please enrol your children with the office The uniform shop is run by volunteers
staff at our main office. If your child and is open three days per week:
is starting school for the first time we Monday and Wednesday: 8.30–9.30am
require a Birth Certificate to confirm your
child’s date of birth and name, relevant Thursday: 2.30–3.30pm
health and contact details, and your
We are always after helpers, so if you are
child’s Immunisation Certificate.
available please contact the office.
We will also invite you to meet the
School hats are compulsory during Terms
Principal, have a tour of our school and
1 and 4. Please provide a sunhat that can
meet the new entrant teachers.
be kept at school during this time.
Year 1 vs Year 0 It is also helpful to pack some spare
Typically, a child entering school after the clothes in your child’s bag as they
31st of March in their first year of school sometimes may need a change of
is a Year 0. This date is only a guide and clothing if they have fallen over and
we work with families to make the best become wet or muddy. Please ensure all
decision for the child. uniform items are named. Lost property
is stored in the outside chest by the
School visits school hall. Please see the school website
School visits are planned for a couple of for a list of uniform.
weeks before your child is due to start
school. We typically offer two class visits.
School hours
More visits can be arranged with the The school grounds open at 8.15am.
class teacher. Any children who arrive at school before
this time are to wait under the veranda
Parents are very welcome to join in the of the hall until 8.15am, when a bell
class programme during school visits if will ring to indicate that they can go to
they choose to. Your child may suggest their classroom to put their bag away.
that they will be OK and that “You can go Children are then encouraged to play
now”. That is part of beginning school. outside if the weather is fine.
Prior to your school visit a parent Please let the class teacher and office
afternoon tea will be held. We encourage know if you are collecting your child
you to come with your child and meet from the classroom during school hours.
other families starting at a similar time. Please sign them out at the office.
Absences Bells
Please email or call the office or the 8.50am: School begins
classroom teacher by 9.00am if your
11.00 –11.20am: Morning Tea
child is going to be away from school.
There is a link on the school website or 12.50–1.50pm: Lunch
you can use the School app. Contacting
3.00pm: Home
the class teacher by email is appreciated.
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Our school teams
We have four teams of learners:
Te Kakano: Years 0–1
Pakiaka: Year 2
Te Rito: Years 3–4
Mahuri: Years 5–6
Te Kakano (The Seed)
Years 0–1
Te Kakano represents the seed that has
potential to grow. We are the foundation
for each seed, providing a sense of
Te Rito (The Shoot)
belonging for our tamariki. When a seed
Years 3–4
is nurtured with the essential elements
and given the right foundation, it will Te Rito represents the start of new
begin to grow. growth beyond the foundation. It is time
for our tamariki to search and find new
Pakiaka (The Roots) light. It is the beginning of moving and
Year 2 searching further and wider.
Pakiaka represents the roots that grow
Mahuri (The Sapling)
within a nurtured and carefully prepared
Years 5–6
foundation. Our tamariki will begin to
spread and search beyond the seed. Mahuri represents courage and
The roots will take hold within the resilience to continue to develop
foundation that has been laid for, and and grow. Our tamariki go forward
with confidence and independence,
with them.
branching out to further seek new
learning and knowledge.
Our house system
We have four house teams in our school. Joll: Green House
The teams are named after important
Campbell: Yellow House
people who founded Havelock North.
They are also the street names that are Duart: Blue House
in the near vicinity of our school.
Chambers: Red House
All children are part of a house team
and families are kept together. Each
team has two Year 6 house captains and
houses compete for points throughout
the year.
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Core Curriculum
Curriculum delivery at HNPS
Our school has localised our curriculum
to include a vision for education, core
principles from which our curriculum is
developed, values which assist us in growing
“great kids” and five key competencies.
These competencies are:
Managing self
Relating to others
Participating and contributing
Thinking
Using language, symbols and text
The NZ Curriculum is the basis for our
learning at HNPS. Core subjects of Maths
and Literacy (reading and writing) are
at the heart of everything we do. The
school does place an emphasis on these
learning areas and these are taught at
the optimum morning learning times to
maximise student engagement. However,
we also value a rich curriculum and
believe in giving our children a range of Activity contribution
experience across the curriculum. The activity fee covers enhancements
In addition to the Core Curriculum we to the curriculum such as the cost of
also offer: some trips, visiting speakers, shows and
Sport and PE outdoor education events. Activity Fees
ICT – E learning and Information are emailed out to all families each term.
Communication Technology The amounts for each term’s activity fee
can vary per team.
Music
Inquiry Learning – Years 5–6 School donations
Discovery Learning – Years 3–4
The Board of Trustees sets the School
Learning Through Play – Years 1–2
Donation for the following year in
The Arts December. School donations are tax
EOTC – Education Outside the Classroom deductible. These donations are most
Student Council gratefully received and help us to make
We also encourage children to become a real difference to what we are able to
independent learners through our learner offer students in terms of resources and
pathway. Children know their next steps facilities. We encourage our whanau to
in learning and how to get there. set up direct debits: a little every month
is hugely appreciated. Thank you so much.
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School lunches and brain food
We ask that parents do not include fizzy
drinks or lollies in their children’s lunches. “It’s a simple and
Each day we ask parents to provide generous rule of
a healthy snack for your child. We
encourage fruit, vegetables and nuts.
life that whatever
Brain food happens at 10.00am. you practice, you
Please note: We work in partnership with
families to provide a safe environment for
will improve at.”
children with food allergies. Please contact – Elizabeth Gilbert
us to find out more.
Lunch eating
All children sit with their class for lunch. Our playground
They are supervised by staff during Our school has a range of play areas for
this time. the children.
Lunch online The Year 0–2 children have an area
specifically for them. There is a range of
Students can order lunch on a daily basis
play equipment as well as a sandpit. The
which is delivered to school. For more
large grassed area can be used by all the
information visit www.lunchonline.co.nz
children. The “Dell” is the area between
Lost property the school and the Function Centre and
We encourage children to be responsible is used by all the children.
for their own belongings, so please name At playtime and lunchtime, staff and
your child’s clothing to help with this. Year 6 peer mediators cover all areas of
Our amazing caretakers Mr Gray and Mr the school to make sure all the children
Newton help keep our school looking are safe.
good. They collect lost property regularly
and this is kept in bins outside the hall. Assemblies
These are held most Fridays in the
school amphitheatre when the weather
allows. If it is wet we use the school
hall. In Terms 1 and 4 assemblies start
at 9.00am, while in Terms 2 and 3 they
start at 2.00pm.
Communication
Our school newsletter, The Tuesday
Times, is emailed to all families on a
Tuesday. Please ensure we have your
correct email address.
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Whanau groups Seesaw
Twice per term children gather Each class uses the Seesaw platform,
as a whanau group. This involves a powerful learning loop between
children of all ages coming together students, teachers, and families.
in the afternoon to share a range
of experiences. School app
Please download the free app so you
Reports have quick access to all things Havelock
All children get two reports each North Primary.
year. These come out mid-year and Search ‘SchoolAppsNZ’ in the App Store
then again at the end of the year. The on your device and follow the set-up
report will let you know how your child instructions.
is tracking against our curriculum
expectations and school values. Policies
Our school has a number of policies
Learning conferences and procedures. These can be viewed at
Learning conferences happen near admin.schooldocs.co.nz
the end of Term 1 and early Term 3.
You can of course organise to speak to Community login details are:
the classroom teacher at other times Username: hnps
throughout the year. Password: campbell
Learning conferences provide a formal Buses
opportunity to discuss your child’s Nimons bus company operates a bus
progress both academically and socially. run for children in some rural areas.
www.hnps.school.nz If your child is travelling by bus please
Our school website is always evolving, contact Nimons on 06 877 8133 to
so please let us know if there is useful confirm their eligibility and the nearest
information we could add. pick up and drop off points.
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Home learning (Homework)
Homework is an extension of the school Students:
programme and supports, enhances, are responsible for their own
and consolidates teaching and learning. home learning
It provides a positive link between home understand their home learning
and school. tasks and work as independently
as possible.
Teachers:
outline expectations, routines, and Parents:
suggested time requirements for home encourage and support their children
learning to students and parents at provide feedback to the child and
the start of the year the teacher
set home learning that reflects communicate with the teacher if
students’ individual needs and their child is unable to complete the
changing ages and stages, and home learning, or if family or other
reinforces teaching and learning circumstances take priority.
set home learning that incorporates
Home learning examples
the vision, values, key competencies,
Years 1–4: Reading, spelling and/or
essential learning areas and principles
maths knowledge/tables, up to
as expressed in the New Zealand
15 minutes per night, Monday
Curriculum 2007 or Te Marautanga
to Thursday.
o Aotearoa
Years 5–6: Reading 15–20 minutes per
ensure students understand their
night, completion of unfinished work,
home learning tasks and can work
Matific (Maths), Monday to Thursday.
independently, where possible
communicate home learning concerns
to parents.
8Stationery Class and school trips
School stationery can be ordered From time to time visits are arranged
through the link below for the start of for children which necessitate transport
each school year. It will then be delivered costs and/or entrance fees. It is
to your home address. Stationery during hoped that all children will be able to
the year can be purchased through the participate in these activities, as visits
school office or from a number of local are usually part of an ongoing class
retailers, including online at: programme. If you have a concern in this
myschool.co.nz/havelocknorth area please discuss it with your class
teacher or the Principal.
At the end of February stationery packs
can be purchased from the school office.
Teacher aides
Scholastic Book Club The school employs a number of teacher
aides to work alongside students or with
Children may purchase books and other
small groups in specific learning areas.
items via the school or directly through
Scholastic NZ Ltd. Booklets are handed
out twice a term.
Special needs
The school provides support and
Library books assistance for children with identified
needs. The children are monitored
The school library holds a comprehensive
closely by their class teachers and any
and up to date collection of books
children requiring additional support
that the children use for pleasure and
are recorded in the school’s Special
research. Each class is timetabled to
Needs Register.
use the library at least once a week. The
library is also open most lunchtimes for
the students to enjoy.
“Do not judge me
by my successes,
judge me by how
many times I fell
down and got
back up again.”
– Nelson Mandela
9Home and School
Association
Havelock North Primary School Home Key roles for the Home and School
and School Association Incorporated is Association include:
a pivotal part of our school community developing a positive relationship
and is responsible for significant between both home and school
fundraising within our school. environments
Meetings are held in Weeks 4 and 9 liaison with the Board of Trustees
of each term at 7.30pm in the school and supporting the school’s vision
staffroom. and strategy
assistance running and selling the
Whether you are interested in coming
school uniform shop for new and
along to listen and learn or are ready
second-hand HNPS and second hand
and able to get actively involved, you are
for HNI uniforms
welcome at any meeting. We love new
fundraising to provide our children
ideas and new people!
with facilities, resources and activities
that are otherwise not provided
helping facilitate wider education in
Keep up to date with events the community.
on the Facebook page: HNPS
Home and School Association
10Fundraising Each year we
We are proud of how generous our donate in excess of
school community is when it comes
to fundraising through our events such $30,000 and it is
as Blast in the Park, uniform shop, quiz wonderful to see all
nights, calendar art and sushi Fridays.
It takes a lot of work to organise each the funds in action!
fundraiser so we always aim to have a
different ‘team’ on each activity and Examples of what the school
to vary the types of events. New sub- community has asked us to fund
team members are always welcome to recently include:
help with the above – you don’t need to $68,000 towards the senior playground
come to the meetings. $35,000 towards the hall alterations
Why fundraise? HNPS is a high decile $10,000 towards the netball court
school so is therefore funded at a lower $10,000 of Lego robotics
rate per child than most other schools. $30,000 for heat pumps
The decile model expects the school’s $14,000 of IT equipment, sports
own community to provide more equipment, sports and cultural
financial support and Home and School uniforms, classroom blinds,
fundraising helps to fulfil this expectation. landscaping, school production.
11Behaviour management
Havelock North Primary School is a
place where positive behaviour and
attitudes towards learning are achieved
through a school-wide approach.
Our School Values ensure the school
culture is one where:
Positive behaviour and learning thrive
Students feel safe and love coming
to school
Differences and diversity are
celebrated
We achieve this through our school
values as outlined below.
RESPONSIBILITY RESPECT RESILIENCE RELATIONSHIPS
Tū Tangata Whakaute Manawaroa Whakawhanaunga
We are the best we We treat others We have a go. We look after each
can be. We learn like we want to be We try new things. other. We learn
from our mistakes. treated. We care We don’t give up. together. We make
for our school. new friends.
Responsibility is: Respect is: Resilience is: Relationships are:
being able to do treating others how to keep trying playing and
things for myself I like to be treated even when things working together
thinking about what thinking about other get tough understanding
I need to do people’s feelings to try tasks that that others are
making the using good manners may be hard different to me
right choice and kind words practising including others
always doing using and caring for new skills in my work
my best equipment and our having a positive and play.
completing tasks in school environment attitude towards
the set time to the correctly and new learning.
best of my ability carefully.
knowing that there
are consequences
to my actions.
12Tū Mana. Tū Kaha. Tū Tangata. Stand Proud. Stand Strong. Stand Together.
Havelock North Primary School 9 Campbell Street Havelock North P 06 877 8788 E admin@hnps.school.nz www.hnps.school.nz
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