Our school office is staffed by Mrs Glenda Ryan who is at school Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 12:30pm. We can also be contacted via email and the HERO App on your mobile phone. Messages may be left on the answer machine after hours.
Children are allowed to come onto school grounds from 8:30am.
Children are not encouraged to be on the school grounds after 3:30pm as staff cannot be responsible for them and this is important planning time for teaching staff.
The school must be notified by 9:15am if your child is going to be absent. This way we know that nothing dangerous has happened to your child. If you have not contacted us by 9:30am we will contact you. We prefer if you notify us of absence through the HERO app. You are also welcome to email notice through to the office at office@ladysnow.school.nz or alternatively, the school has an answer phone to leave a message. We have this system in place in the interest of your child’s safety and security. Please contact the school if there is a change in the normal travel routines for your child. If you intend to take your child away during school time please inform the school office and your child’s teacher.
Attendance Dues are collected on behalf of the Bishop of Christchurch, i.e. the Proprietor of the school.
The charging of Attendance Dues is authorised under the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act (1975) and are used to pay for costs associated with the land and buildings of the Catholic schools in the Diocese.
Where a parent has four or more children at a Catholic Primary school their attendance dues invoice will be for three children only, i.e. the fourth child, and any further children, will not be charged for attendance dues. Accounts are sent out through an app called CATHCONNECT, the school does not process these payments as they are handled through the app on behalf of the Bishop's office. Parents are strongly encouraged to set up an automatic payment with their bank.
Assistance to pay the attendance dues is available if required, by contacting the parish office.
As the school is ineligible for the government donation scheme, the school separately asks for Voluntary Donations - $30 per term – this is voluntary and tax deductible.
Our Lady of the Snows has a successful Behaviour Management Programme, whereby children are encouraged to learn to be responsible for their own actions and behaviour and to respect their own property and that of others.
Parents are contacted if there are any serious matters of concern. We would encourage parents to contact the school if they have any concerns.
Additional school activities may require money to be sent to school.
A notice will be sent home via HERO outlining details of the activities and the amount of money required. ALL money is to be handed into the school office, NOT the classroom teacher, or can be paid directly via internet banking.
Some possible activities are:
Please ensure that all clothing and property is clearly named. The school cannot accept responsibility for lost property but every effort will be made to locate lost items. Items not labelled or named are put in the “lost property” box located in the main office, and you are welcome to check through clothing found and not claimed. At the end of each term any unclaimed property is sent to the Red Cross Shop. Name all clothing!
Children are encouraged to have a healthy lunch. They will need to bring a piece of fruit for a “fruit break” during the day, as well as sufficient food for morning tea and lunch.
A pie warmer is available for hot food such as a pie, toastie etc. Please make sure any food is wrapped in tin foil and named.
Lollies, Sports Drinks and Fizzy Drinks are not allowed.
As teachers cannot be responsible for the custody of valuable articles, children are advised not to bring them to School. Toys are discouraged.
Earrings other than studs are not allowed, and watches are to be worn at “own risk”.
Cellphones
Our Lady of the Snows School does not recommend that students bring personal digital devices to school.
To comply with government regulations, we ensure students do not use cellphones during school hours, including break times. Parents/Caregivers can request an exemption from the school if required.
Students must hand in their device to the office at the beginning of the day, and can collect the device at the end of the day.
Children received a balanced education in the following New Zealand curriculum areas:
We encourage Excellence in all aspects of your child's life and know that a partnership with families ensures the best outcomes. We report regularly on progress and learning using a variety of methods. Our main form for home school communication is a learning profile application called Hero. Hero is available on iOS, Android and via web browsers for parents to register and keep up to date with notices and their children’s work throughout the year.
Stationery for the new school year will be distributed to each student at the beginning of the school year and charged to parent accounts. A list of miscellaneous items to be purchased is available from the school office.
No discussion on any complaints involving pupils or staff should take place in the presence or hearing of pupils.
If you have a complaint about a pupil or pupils, you should refer your complaint to your child’s classroom teacher. If the action or response does not satisfy your concern, please refer your complaint to the Principal.
In the event of a complaint about a teacher, you must first make an effort to discuss the problem with the teacher concerned before you approach the Principal.
Parents at Our Lady of the Snows School like and request a uniform be worn. The Board of Trustees has approved a uniform policy with these expectations and guidelines.
Children are expected to wear the correct uniform at all times and attention must be paid to cleanliness and neatness.
Summer:
Winter:
Summer:
Winter:
NB. No Sports shoes or skate shoes are to be worn except for designated sporting activities. Sports shoes or sports boots may be worn during break and lunch times but must be changed before class resumes.
Boys and Girls:
Boys and Girls:
School shirts, hats, and the school jacket are available to order through the school office.
Other uniform items are available from Mainland Uniforms in Christchurch. Our school page can be accessed here: https://www.mainlanduniforms.nz/234-our-lady-of-the-snows-school
The school also has a stock of quality second hand uniform items for sale at the school office.
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