Information for Parents and prospective Parents
The Board of Trustees and Staff welcome you and your child to Tapanui School. We are very proud of our school, community spirit and the wonderful environment in which we encourage children’s learning. The school is sensitive to the individual needs of each child and makes every attempt to meet these needs.
We pride ourselves on our motto ‘Together we learn and grow’ by providing many cultural and sporting opportunities, and we set high academic standards for our students.
The 2012 Stationery List is available by clicking here.
We pride ourselves on our motto ‘Together we learn and grow’ by providing many cultural and sporting opportunities, and we set high academic standards for our students.
The 2012 Stationery List is available by clicking here.
Our Community Survey was completed in early 2011. The report is available by clicking here.
You can download or view our Curriculum Delivery Overview by clicking on this link. This page will give you insight into the learning that we have planned with and for your children during 2011. The conceptual approach allows us to teach various concepts in different contexts using a wide range of rich content.
You can download our NEW bus routes from the list below. Note that these come into effect from 1/8/11.
Crookston
Dusky
Edievale
Glenkenick
Merino Downs
Parkhill
Waipahi
The Dalvey bus will terminate from the end of Term 2, 2011. To assist the above affected students the Waipahi Route 8192 will be extended to include Dickson and Dalvey Roads.
We encourage close liaison between home and school. My door is always open to you, to discuss your child or any concerns you may have. Teachers are willing to see parents before or after school about classroom concerns or issues concerning your child.
We have a New Parent Morning Tea twice a year (Term 1 and 3) where you can come along and find out more about us. You are very welcome to attend our school assembly on a Wednesday between 2.30-3.00pm. There are also other opportunities to be involved through the PTA and at other parent evenings throughout the year. Finally there are two formal occasions to discuss your child's learning at Three-Way Interviews in Term 1 and early Term 3.
We are often asked about student attendance and the classification of absences at Tapanui School. We also have to report on our roll and attendance to the Ministry of Education. Below is a list which may be of help when inquiring about how we classify students when they are away:
Thank you for entrusting Tapanui School with the primary education of your child. We are confident that you have made a wise decision and we look forward to working with you.
May you have a happy association with our school.
An updated version of our "A - Z INFORMATION", will be on line soon.
Antony Criglington
Principal
You can download or view our Curriculum Delivery Overview by clicking on this link. This page will give you insight into the learning that we have planned with and for your children during 2011. The conceptual approach allows us to teach various concepts in different contexts using a wide range of rich content.
You can download our NEW bus routes from the list below. Note that these come into effect from 1/8/11.
Crookston
Dusky
Edievale
Glenkenick
Merino Downs
Parkhill
Waipahi
The Dalvey bus will terminate from the end of Term 2, 2011. To assist the above affected students the Waipahi Route 8192 will be extended to include Dickson and Dalvey Roads.
We encourage close liaison between home and school. My door is always open to you, to discuss your child or any concerns you may have. Teachers are willing to see parents before or after school about classroom concerns or issues concerning your child.
We have a New Parent Morning Tea twice a year (Term 1 and 3) where you can come along and find out more about us. You are very welcome to attend our school assembly on a Wednesday between 2.30-3.00pm. There are also other opportunities to be involved through the PTA and at other parent evenings throughout the year. Finally there are two formal occasions to discuss your child's learning at Three-Way Interviews in Term 1 and early Term 3.
We are often asked about student attendance and the classification of absences at Tapanui School. We also have to report on our roll and attendance to the Ministry of Education. Below is a list which may be of help when inquiring about how we classify students when they are away:
| Justified | Unjustified |
| Cultural or Sports representation Bereavement Forced majeure (flood, car accident, road closure etc) Illness Exceptional Family circumstances Court Appearance Exam Leave (eg. Music) Study at another institution (eg. Kip McGrath, Speech, G&T related |
Truant Whitebait season, Duck shooting etc Sleep in Holiday Moving House No transport to school Attending a sports event (eg. Rugby test) |
Thank you for entrusting Tapanui School with the primary education of your child. We are confident that you have made a wise decision and we look forward to working with you.
May you have a happy association with our school.
An updated version of our "A - Z INFORMATION", will be on line soon.
Antony Criglington
Principal
