Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
BAMFORD SCHOOL
INFORMATION PACKAGE CONTENTS
1:
Welcome to Bamford School
2:
School Management/Staff
3:
Board of Trustees/Parent Teacher Association
4:
School Administration
5:
Parent Information
6:
Compulsory Uniform Agreement Form
7:
Parent Permission For On-Line Publication Form
TERM DATES 2011
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
1st February to 15th April
2nd May to 15th July
1st August to 7th October
25th October to 15th December
office@bamford.school.nz
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288
Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
Welcome to Bamford School.
Bamford School is uniquely located with the estuary and river at its doorstep. We are the
jewel in the crown of the Ferrymead region. The school is a full primary, with children
attending aged from 5 to 13 years. We have a commitment to providing high quality
education for children in this age range. We are proud to be a full primary school, as we
believe that the younger children benefit from having older children in the school to support
them and to provide positive role models. The senior pupils benefit by being able to
develop leadership skills through programmes offered at the school such as peer
mediation, buddy reading, school patrols and being librarians.
The school values the partnership between parents, children and teachers. It is essential
that we all work together to provide the best education available. One of the best ways to
do this is through open communication. It is important that you contact your child’s
teacher if you have any questions or concerns. At the beginning of the year parents are
able to attend an informal evening, to learn about the programmes for the year. During the
year there will be scheduled interviews, however if you have any concerns please do not
wait but contact the teacher and make an appointment as soon as possible.
At Bamford School we have a highly committed and skilled staff.
Parents are welcomed into Bamford School. We are fortunate at our school to have
parents and community members available to help in the classrooms as well as a small
but very active team of fundraisers who raise funds and provide many resources for the
children.
Bamford has a proud tradition of achievement, and this is made possible by setting high
standards for pupils both academically and socially. Our role in education is to ensure
pupils are able to meet the challenges of an ever changing world. We have a commitment
to literacy and numeracy success for all pupils within the school.
We hope the information in this package helps you to know and understand our school,
but if there is any further information you require please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Colin Hammond
PRINCIPAL
office@bamford.school.nz
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288
Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
Principal
Deputy Principal
School Secretary
Learning Centre Assistant
Teaching staff – Full Time
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Room 5
Room 6
teacher assistants
Joyce Ireland
Victoria Siitia
Carolynne Som
Stacey Feala
office@bamford.school.nz
Colin Hammond
Glenys Palmer
Debbie Wilson
Carolynne Som
-
Francie Graham
Glenys Palmer (Deputy Principal)
Jill Hubbard
Deb Young
Marcella Wood
property/cleaning staff
Alan Gill – Property Supervisor
Makiah Young-Carroll
Shayna Young-Carroll
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288
Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
OUR VISION –
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Yvonne Preece
Colin Hammond
Chris Williams
Kylie Ritchie
Joy Hartley-Anderson
Claire Galbraith-Hewitt
Francie Graham
Debbie Wilson
Chairperson
Principal
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Staff Representative
Minute/Board Secretary
The Board of Trustees is the official body of selected caregivers responsible for the
financial and administrative functions of Bamford School, including staff appointments,
maintenance and school policy.
The Board of Trustees may co-opt members for specific reasons and establish subcommittees for various tasks that may arise.
office@bamford.school.nz
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288
Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION:
School Address:
Gould Cres
Woolston
Christchurch 6
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
9820206
9820208
office@bamford.school.nz
School Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 8.30 – 3.00 pm (during term time)
Office Staff:
Debbie – School Secretary
School Hours:
Children are permitted into classrooms at 8.30 am. If they arrive before 8.30am they must
wait by the library until the bell rings. If they bring a bicycle they must use the cycle gate
path and wait by the corner of the library until the bell rings.
Classes Begin:
Interval:
Lunch:
School Finishes:
8:55 am
10:55 – 11.20 am
12.40 – 1.30 pm
2:45 pm
Absence From School:
Please phone the school office (before 9 am) when your child is going to be away and
leave a message on the answer machine stating your child’s name, room number and
reason for absence. If you do not phone and leave an absentee message, you will be
phoned. Please send a note with your child when s/he returns to school, or text absences
to 022 0144 515.
School Donations:
The Board of Trustees request that families pay a school donation of $40.00 for per child.
This amount is tax deductible.
We would be grateful if you would pay this donation to the School Office. It can be paid as
one lump sum, or arrangements can be made to pay online or via our school Eftpos.
If your child starts after Term One we would appreciate your donation as soon possible.
office@bamford.school.nz
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288
Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
Compulsory School Uniform:
At Bamford School the wearing of a school uniform will be compulsory. (Uniform List on
Page 8).
During Terms 1 and 4 all pupils will be required to have a named, wide brimmed sunhat at
school. If a pupil does not have a sunhat they will be required to sit under the shade
structure during playtime and lunchtime.
Clothing & Lost Property:
All clothing and personal items should be named. Lost clothing is a problem and children
are encouraged to be responsible for their own clothing. At the end of each term the
unclaimed clothing is offered for sale to parents.
Dental Service:
The Dental Service is based at Woolston School. All parents will be contacted with an
appointment time for their child.
School Photographs:
School Photographs are taken during the first term. The date will be advised in our
newsletter.
School Parking & Delivery:
NO CARS in the school grounds during school hours please. Entry to the school office is
through the main gates. Please be careful parking outside the school gates as the road is
prone to subsidence in the event of earthquakes!!
office@bamford.school.nz
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288
Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
PARENT INFORMATION:
Parental Involvement:
We need and welcome parental involvement both inside and outside the classroom for a
wide range of activities. Individual staff members will make contact with parents for class
assistance.
Parents and friends of the school assist in such things as:
school sport
library book repair
classroom help
preparing materials for children
helping with Specific Needs children and many other activities
Parent Teacher Interviews/Reporting On Pupil’s Progress:
Term 1
Informal meet the teacher and have a look in the classroom.
Term 2
Reporting and goal setting conferences based around the National Standards
Student Learning Conferences
Term 4
Written reports sent home based around the National Standards.
Playground Supervision:
Two staff supervise the children at any one time.
Learning Centre (Library):
All classes are allocated two sessions per week in the school Resource Centre. Children
are actively encouraged to read and withdraw books. Library skills are also taught. The
Resource Centre is also open to students for independent borrowing from 8.30 -–8.55,
12.45 to 1.15 and 2.55 – 3.10 pm. Items may be borrowed for one week. The Library is
open for family use from 3 – 3:30 pm.
L.A.P.S.
LAPS simply means Lunchtime Activities Programme. The programmes are for Years
3 to 8 children. LAPS Duty Teachers run the programmes between 12.45 and 1.15 pm.
Activities include Kiwi Cricket, Softball, Longball, Non-stop Cricket, Pegball, Rounders, 4
Square, Trampoline, Rollerblading, Skateboards, Netball, Basketball, Soccer, Touch
Rugby, Hockey, Long Distance Runs, Volley Ball and Athletics.
office@bamford.school.nz
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288
Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
The uniform listed below is compulsory whilst attending Bamford School as policy
set by the Board of Trustees. All items, other than shoes, are available at Postie
Plus Eastgate
Girls and Boys
(Items can be worn with or without the transfer logo)
Navy tunic sweatshirt
Navy knit shorts
Navy fleece track pants (no elastic, split in bottom of leg)
Jade polo shirt - long or short sleeved
Jade skivvy
Navy Aussie Drill sunhat/ Legionnaires cap
Plain coloured socks- white, navy or black
Sandals,walking or sport shoes (no jandals or other unsuitable footwear)
Girls
Blue gingham dress with white collar and cuffs (called royal white)
Blue gingham culottes (called royal white)
Navy blue skort (these are also called culottes)
Year 8 Girls/ Boys (as of 1 June 2007)
Plain black sports pants or shorts with no adornments available from Postie+
Otherwise the uniform is the same as above:
Navy tunic sweatshirt
Jade polo shirt - long or short sleeved
Jade skivvy
Navy Aussie Drill sunhat/ Legionnaires cap
Plain coloured socks- white, navy or black
Sandals,walking or sport shoes (no jandals or other unsuitable footwear)
The uniform is available from Postie Plus at Eastgate Mall.
Second hand uniform articles are available in limited quantities from the school office.
The only jewelry permitted at school is a watch, and simple ear studs. Necklaces worn
for genuine cultural reasons are permitted but a note from parents is required. For
safety reasons, students must remove all jewelry before taking part in sport.
No make-up is permitted to be worn.
office@bamford.school.nz
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288
Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
COMPULSORY UNIFORM AGREEMENT FORM
The Board of Trustees passed a by-law about the uniform in November 2000. This bylaw sets out what the uniform is, and the following guidelines:
Students are expected to attend school in the correct uniform.
If, for some reason, a student cannot wear uniform on a particular day they are
expected to wear appropriate clothing in school colours, and supply a letter of
explanation from their parent/guardian.
Students must wear school uniform for school trips/visits.
Child’s Name:
_____________________________
I agree to abide by the above By-Law and that my child will wear the compulsory Bamford
School Uniform.
Signed: ______________________________
office@bamford.school.nz
Date:
www.bamford.school.nz
___________
School Number: 3288
Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
PARENT PERMISSION FOR THE PUBLICATION
OF THEIR CHILD’S IMAGE AND WORK
As the parent or legal guardian of
_____________________________________________
(full name of student)
I authorise Bamford School to publish images of my child and or my child’s work
1.
in the school newsletter, newspapers, television when used by the school for publicity
purposes.
2.
on the school web site any work that he or she may create at school.
in strict compliance with the school’s Policy for the online publication of student images
and student work and the associated guidelines.
I agree that this consent shall continue until I withdraw my consent by notice to the school
or until my child ceases to be enrolled in the school, whichever happens first.
I confirm that I have the necessary authority to give this permission.
I ______________________________________ (name of parent/legal guardian)
have read and understood Bamford School’s Policy on the publication of student images
and student work and the guidelines contained in the Policy.
_______________________________
Signature of Parent / Legal Guardian
Date
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM EVERY YEAR AND THE CLASSROOM
TEACHER IS TO KEEP THE RETURNED COPY
office@bamford.school.nz
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288
Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
Student Information Technology Agreement.
Students are required to use all school technology equipment with care. This equipment
includes computers, laptops, data projectors, digital cameras, video cameras, sound
systems and other technology purchased by the school and access to the internet.
The use of school equipment is to support teaching and classroom learning.
Students are required to:
Not eat or drink near equipment
Not copy, download or put my own software on the school computers as these actions may
introduce a virus.
Only use the internet with a teacher or other staff member supervising them and follow all
instructions.
Not give out their name, address and telephone number or the name, address and telephone
number of others.
Respect copyright and protect the school from infringement of copyright.
Respect the rights, privacy and property of others. This includes their folders and files on the
computer
To identify themselves in all correspondence and use their first name only and use appropriate
language in all e-mails.
Not take credit for the work of others (plagiarism) but shall fully acknowledge the author /
source of the material.
Not knowingly access unsuitable, offensive or illegal material. This includes any material that
is pornographic, racist, sexist, unethical, obscene, sexual or violent in nature. I will
immediately notify a staff member if I access any inappropriate sites.
___________________________________________________________________________
Student Statement
I understand that inappropriate use of the technology equipment or the Internet may result in
loss of access to this technology.
Student’s name _______________________________
Room _____________
Parent Statement
I have read and discussed the student computer and Internet use agreement with my child. I
understand that while the school will do its best to restrict student access to offensive,
dangerous, inappropriate, or illegal material on the Internet or through e-mail, it is the
responsibility of my child to have no involvement in such material.
I give permission and accept responsibility for my child to use the Internet for
research associated with the classroom programme and to send / receive e-mail.
Parent’s name _________________________
Parent’s signature _______________________
office@bamford.school.nz
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288
Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
Bamford School sometimes publishes students' photographs and work in the
newsletter and/or online, and has an obligation to:
* protect students' privacy and safety in relation to information about them,
or images of them, published by the school, and
* protect students' copyright in relation to the material they create.
Images of students and/or their work are published to recognise student
achievement, report on learning to the school and wider community, and to
promote the school.
The following guidelines help us to protect our students:
The school seeks parents' written consent before their child's photo or work
is published online. Parents give this consent at enrolment, or as needed if the
child is already enrolled, by completing the Student Information Consent
form. Parents can withdraw their consent at any time.
The school takes special care with personal information about students, that
is, information that identifies an individual. With consent, we share no more
than a student’s first name and/or photograph via the newsletter, or the wider
online community via the school website.
The school publishes photos and students' work that positively depict the
student and school.
The school seeks students' consent before publishing their work.
As the author of a copyright work, a student has the right to be identified
when their work is exhibited in public, such as on the internet. At Bamford
School we prefer to identify the student by their first name and year at school
only to protect their privacy. Requests for a child's full name to be published
are considered by the privacy officer.
If the school is aware of a special circumstance regarding a student's presence at
the school, such as a court order preventing access to the child, any information
that could identify the child is kept out of the website/newsletters.
office@bamford.school.nz
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288
Bamford Primary School
Gould Crescent, CHRISTCHURCH 8023
Phone:(03) 9820206
Fax:(03) 9820208
The C.A.R.E Programme
The CARE Programme has been implemented as part of our Bully – Free Environment
Initiatives. The programme provides supports for students with their learning and social
skills. The programme aims to help form positive attitudes to learning and other people.
The CARE awards recognise successes and effort in four key areas of school life.
Citizenship: good manners, sharing, leadership, tolerance, supporting others.
Achievement: outstanding work, a personal best, improved quality, creativity.
Responsibility: punctuality, teamwork, self-discipline, cooperation
Effort: trying hard, commitment, initiative, giving your best.
The C.A.R.E awards programme is structured around the New Zealand Curriculum with a special
focus on the key competencies, specifically thinking, managing self, relating to others and
participating and contributing. The C.A.R.E awards programme also reinforces the attitudes and
values components of the New Zealand Curriculum Framework.
Preparing for life long learning: The three essential skills targeted above are skills that all people
associated with children’s learning see as highly desirable in student development. They are
essential skills for developing a child’s independence in learning and empower them to have greater
control over the learning process. They are practical life skills that will stand children in great stead
in future learning well beyond their formal schooling days.
Social Development: Peer Relationship, Developing Responsibility:
The C.A.R.E awards programme is also aimed at specifically developing children’s skills in the area
of social responsibility. Each child is assisted, guided and encouraged to develop effective and
meaningful relationships with their peers and their teachers. These attributes are essential for
effective home and school life and a prerequisite for positive entry into the workforce and New
Zealand society.
Award Criteria: The award criteria are displayed in every classroom in the school after having been
discussed in depth. There are three different levels of criteria used in each area of the school:
Junior, Middle and Senior. Each child works individually at gaining a Bronze, Silver and Gold
Certificate during the year.
office@bamford.school.nz
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288
DISCOVERING SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST TIME
The first day at school is a memorable day and a huge step in your child’s life. School can be a
strange and exciting place and it is natural for them (and you) to feel a little nervous.
You can help your child look forward to school by talking with them about the wonderful and new
experiences they will have, new friends to play with, sports, lots of fun and new things to learn and
do. Focus on the positives and avoid using school as a threat, for example “The teacher will tell
you off for saying that” or “You wont be able to do that at school. Make starting school enjoyable.
School visits prior to starting are encouraged by schools to introduce your child to their class and to
meet the teacher. Whilst at school, take your child to the toilets to check these out and check with
the teacher how to ask or indicate when wanting to go to the toilet.
Make sure for safety reasons you organise with your child and teacher a pick-up spot for after
school (usually the classroom). These pre-school visits will ease the transition from home to
school life and preparation in these early school visits about what will happen can and will lessen
anxieties.
Make sure they have clothes that are labeled with their name and are easily manageable. For
example, shoes with Velcro instead of laces. Tools such as pencils and exercise books at school
are important. Make sure your child has these.
Explain to your child that they will have to sit quietly at times, put their hands up to ask or answer
questions and about the school bells and what these mean. Double check that they know how to
ask to go to the toilet.
On the first morning it is important to take your child to school. This day is a big step in their
independence and they will appreciate you being there. Spending part of a day at school once a
week will often help your child settle into class much better (if possible).
In the early months at school, some children may wet their underpants. This can be very
embarrassing. Reassure them this can happen and encourage them to tell the teacher. Pack a
spare pair of underpants in a plastic bag for emergencies. Be positive with your child in their ability
to manage, if you worry, they will too!
A few minutes can seem like a very long time to a small, unsure child. Try to make sure you are
not late picking them up after school.
Do whatever you can to make sure your child has eaten before they go to school and that they
have got a healthy lunch. Lack of food has been evidenced to have a detrimental effect on
behaviour and learning at school. Children can be extremely hungry after school so it is a good
idea to provide a good snack at this time as they can be too tired to eat by tea time.
Be flexible in the early days of school. Your child could be tired and grumpy till they settle in. Try
not to organise too many after school activities for your child or yourself, for example shopping – it
may not be worth it! When the timing is right, invite your child’s friends over one at a time, social
development is as important as academic.
Help your child to get to bed early as small children need approximately 12 hours sleep a night and
early nights makes getting up much easier. This gives you plenty of time to get ready, reducing
everyone’s stress levels before school. A much better start to the day!
It helps if you read stories to children and just before bed is a good time to establish a quiet bed
time routine and encourage learning. New learning can take quite a while and all children learn at
different rates.
Organise a special time together to talk every day with your child. If they have any troubles,
discuss these and reassure them you will do your best to explain and or sort them out. Children
need to know that their parents take a special interest in them individually and care. Discuss
starting school with other parents and share your experiences, feelings and ideas.
If troubles persist, such as tearfulness, tummy aches, behaviour changes, etc., talk this through
with the teacher. The reverse can occur so let the teacher know also if anything at home could
upset your child or change behaviours at school. Children do best at school when teachers and
parents communicate and support each other.
If parents or teachers have any health or advocacy concerns, the Public Health Nurse for your
school is easily accessible. Just ask the school.
The above information was obtained from:
Starting School – Parenting SA Parent Easy Guide #48, The School at Five by Margery Renwick
A Guide to Happy Healthy Kids in the Home, Linda Stokes – Public Health Nurse
office@bamford.school.nz
www.bamford.school.nz
School Number: 3288