Mufti day tomorrow Wednesday 13th November 

$2

To support the Northland Rescue Helicopter

What is Tu Tamariki Youth Mentoring? 

Our programme matches positive role models with tamariki that would benefit from a mentor.  The mentor provides a purposeful, structured and trusting relationship.  We have two co-ordinators that provide support. 

What does a Mentor do?

A Mentor is a caring individual who offers guidance, support and encouragement and allows our tamariki to identify and cultivate their strengths and potential. 

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The mentor commits to spending at least one hour per week with their mentee for at least 12 months. 

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Mentors have regular contact with the co-ordinator who will provide ongoing support for the mentoring relationship. 

Interested in becoming a Mentor?

If you would like to find out more please get in touch with us.  We are more than happy to talk with you. 

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You are welcome to drop into the office at 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville

Anaru Tana - 021 159 6319 

Apikara Ferris-Bretherton - 021630876  whanaufocuswahinetoa@gmail.com.

Term Dates 2019

Term 1

Wed 30th Jan - Friday 12th April

Term 2

Monday 29th April - Friday 5th July

Term 3

Monday 22nd July - Friday 27th Sept

Term 4

Monday 14th Oct - Friday 13th December

Canteen Menu 2019

School lunches are supplied by the Dargaville High School Canteen.  Students need to complete a  lunch order form and pay for their lunch at the student counter before the 8:45 bell. Then the lunches will be delivered to the classrooms at lunchtime.

Classes

Students are placed in classes after considering information received from contributing schools, the results of some testing and other relevant data. Classes are composite Year 7 & 8  and if appropriate students may have the same class teacher for the two years.

Homework

School Hours

8:45 - School Starts (Roll call, Daily Notices)

8:55 - Block One

10:30 - Morning Interval

10:55 - Block Two

12:25 - Lunchtime

1:20 - Block Three

2:50 - Home Room

3:00 - End of School Day

Homework is often set. Those who do it consistently and conscientiously are likely to benefit from it.  It may be formal, it may be extension, enquiry or creative work.  It will not always be written.  Parents can help by reminding children of the need to do this homework well and of the advantages of developing good study habits at this early stage.

Please contact the class teacher if your child is unable to complete homework.

School Uniform

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

All uniform items can be purchased at the school. 
There may be a limited stock of secondhand uniforms available at the beginning of the year. 
NB:  The shorts and optional, long black pants must be the regulation ones: Shorts can be purchased through our school and  Jon Matich Surfwear, has

the long black pants. 
 

Girls & Boys 
* Regulation black shorts or optional long black pants 
* Polo shirts with DIS design and logo
* Black socks 
* DIS Hoodie
* Black leather lace-up school shoes in winter
* Black or brown Roman sandals (sneakers not accepted)* Black, white or blue hair ties
* PE – plain black shorts, DIS PE T-shirt.
* DIS Beanie Term 2 & 3
* DIS Caps Term 1 & 4 

PE T-Shirts 
These can be purchased at the school office from the beginning of the year.  They are $15.00 each and are in the 4 House colours.

NB:  Sneakers are not acceptable footwear – plain black leather shoes only

UNIFORMS  - GENERAL 

All uniforms must be named
* Plain navy or black raincoat.  (No other colour allowed.  This is an             
  EXTRA garment NOT an alternative)
* One gold or silver stud per ear may be worn in the ear.  (No other body piercings are permitted)
* No jewellery or adornments, i.e. necklaces, leathers, chains, rings,  bone carvings.
*Alternative jackets, coats or such extras are not permitted to be worn  at any time with school uniform, as sufficient options are available for warmth, i.e. you leave home in full, correct uniform and you  return home similarly.
* Uniform to be worn correctly.
* Cosmetics not acceptable with school uniform.
* Colourless nail polish only may be worn.
* Regulation school caps Terms 1 & 4. 
* Regulation school beanie Terms 2 & 3
* NO OTHER HATS TO BE WORN WITH SCHOOL UNIFORM

Reporting to Parents

You will be informed of your child’s progress and achievements throughout the year.

Interviews will be held during term one to give you the opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and to discuss the student’s goals for the year.  Your child is an important part of this interview and we encourage all students to attend these interviews with their parents.  It is an opportunity for the child’s voice to be heard.

Mid year reporting to parents includes discussion around the student portfolio. These portfolios contain assessment information on curriculum that has been covered in the first half of the year.

At the end of the school year the student portfolios will go home again and there will be an opportunity for parent/teacher/student interviews if requested.  These portfolios also contain written reports which provide overall teacher judgements about your child's progress in Reading, Writing and Maths using the National Standards.

All assessment information gives an honest appraisal of your child’s progress and achievements.

Apart from formal reporting dates, staff may also contact parents throughout the year to share any concerns about achievement or behaviour and to celebrate successes.