BELMONT INTERMEDIATE
SCHOOL
Opportunities and Excellence
PARENTS
A-Z
Address
Phone
Fax
Email
Website
188 Lake Road Takapuna Auckland 0622
489 4878
486 3628
office@belmontint.school.nz
www.belmontint.school.nz
respect, responsibility, commitment, aroha
Opportunities and Excellence
BELMONT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
188 Lake Road Takapuna Auckland 0622 Tel (09) 489 4878 Fax (09) 486 3628
website www.belmontint.school.nz email office@belmontint.school.nz
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Welcome to parents new to the school. I am sure that your child’s intermediate
education will be a rich and rewarding period of their life. Everyone on the staff will
endeavour to make this happen.
The intermediate years are a period of change and growth for children. It is
traditionally a period when they begin to emerge from childhood into adolescence.
An intermediate school has a significant role to play to ensure that this transition
gives children the capabilities to be confident and successful lifelong learners.
Students also become more independent and parents may feel disconnected from
their child’s learning and development.
As parents and caregivers we want you to take every opportunity to remain actively
involved in your child’s education. We believe that positive partnerships with
parents and caregivers are an integral part of the Belmont Intermediate School
learning community.
One of the most effective ways of keeping up to date with what is happening at
Belmont Intermediate is through our website www.belmontint.school.nz
I hope this booklet provides you with the information you need to best support your
child and the school throughout your association with Belmont Intermediate.
Regards,
Justin Somerville, Principal
Contents page
Staff Members 2013
Absences, Attendance
Activity Fee
Assemblies
Bell Times
Belmont Music Centre
Board of Trustees
Bikes
BISTECH Team
BYOD
Buses
Change of Address
Class Captains & Vice Captains
Class Librarians
Communication
Core Competencies
Core Values
Cultural Programme
Dental Clinic
Discos
Donations
Email
Enviro Leaders
EOTC
Fizzy Drinks
Health Needs
Homework
House/School Organisation
ICAS
ICT At School
Knowledgenet
Lateness
Leaving School During School Hours
Lost Property
Make Up and Nail Varnish
Mathletics
Merit Mentions
Mobile Phones
Naming of Clothing
Newsletters
Notices – BIS Daily Dash
Physical and Verbal Harassment
PTA
Portfolios
REEP
Reports
Resource Teacher of Learning &
Behaviour
School Councillors
Sickness
Specialist Lessons
Sports
School Sport
House Sport
Zone Days
Sports Captains
Sports Coaches
Student Learning Conferences
Stationery
Student Achievement
Student Support
Term Dates 2013
Tuckshop
Uniform
Uniform Exchange Programme
Uniform Regulations
Valuables
Waterwise
Website
Attachments
BIS Uniform Items and Regulations
Zone Days 2013
Staff Members 2013
House
Principal
Assoc Principal
Assoc Principal
Pencarrow
Tiri
Cuvier
Brett
Cuvier
Tiri
Tiri
Pencarrow
Brett
Brett
Brett
Cuvier
Tiri
Tiri
Brett
Cuvier
Pencarrow
Pencarrow
Pencarrow
Pencarrow
Brett
Cuvier
Tiri
Pencarrow
Cuvier
Tiri
Room
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Art
Art
Tech 1
Tech 2
Music
Languages
Science
LSC Teacher
Property
Library /
Resource Room
Principals PA
School Sec
Finance Officer
International Student
Co-ordinator
ICT Room
Dental Clinic
Sports Manager
Tuck Shop
Teacher Aides
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445 6664
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Name
Justin Somerville
Anne Paterson
Lucy Naylor
Paul Howard
Sarah Bothamley
Jo Needham
Jenny Armitage
Tim Oldham
Dani Biddle
Leon Jacobs
Jen Bauer
Lauren Tyler
Julie Prince
Wendy Hay
Ann Rawlinson
Jennifer McWilliam
Jo Powell
Yr
Bill Holland
Leonie Bloor
Simon Hughes
Becky Minton
Larissa Johnson
Jenny Bezuidenhout
Scott Boniface
Shea Lethaby
Robyn Norwell
Angela Dorrington
Susan Revell
Kirsty Irwin
Graeme Blackmore
Barbara Tubby /
Jennie Whyte
Janie Stone
Maggie McIlroy
Trudie Pegler
Janine O'Hearn
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Linda Mitchell
Jan Fenton
Bev Johnson
Karen Hawkins
Tricia Wilce
Sue Sheehan
Sally Pilkington
Rhonda Lissington
James Fox
Adele Ryan
Heather McIver
* BOLD = Team Leaders and House Leaders
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Responsibility
SENCO
Maths
PE & Health
Inquiry
English
Visual Art
Visual Art
Technology
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Music/Perf Arts
ESOL, Mandarin/Jap
Science
ABSENCES, ATTENDANCE
If your child is going to be absent for any reason, please
classroom teacher) by:
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notify the school office (not the
Emailing via the school website - please see http://www.belmontint.school.nz
Emailing: office@belmontint.school.nz
Phoning: 489 4878 and follow message prompts
Fax: 486 3628
If for any reason a student is late, they must check in with the school office and
sign the late book. As the office is very busy first thing in the morning if your call is not answered
personally, please leave a message on the voice mail. As our office is required to contact the
parents of all unexplained absent students, a lot of time can be saved by your support in ringing in
absences.
If your child is going to be absent for a number of days, please write to the Principal seeking
approval, in advance of your absence to jsomerville@belmontint.school.nz
ACTIVITY FEE
An annual activity fee of $100 covers mathletics, swimming sports, athletics day, waterwise and
specialist lessons.
ASSEMBLIES
The whole school meets once a week for a formal assembly every Friday at 1.35pm. Formal
assembly runs for approximately 1 hour. All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. On
alternative weeks the school meets for school singing on a Wednesday during block 3.
BELL TIMES/HOURS
8.40am
8.45am
8.45am 10.10am 10.30am 11.55am 12.45pm 1.35pm 3.00pm
10.10am
10.30am
11.55am
12.45pm
1.35pm
3.00pm
First bell students move to class and prepare for the day
School commences for students
Block 1
Interval
Block 2
Block 3
Lunch break (bell at 1.30pm signals return to class)
Block 4
School finishes
BELMONT MUSIC CENTRE
On Saturday mornings the school is used for the Belmont Music Centre. The Centre aims to
provide tuition in most of the standard orchestral instruments as well as the recorder. The Centre
has its own orchestra and paid tutors teach its operations. Lessons run throughout the year. For
more information visit our webpage at http://www.belmontint.school.nz/index.php/BelmontMusic-Centre.html
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (BOT)
The Belmont BOT is an elected parent group who provide governance and management to the
school. A full BOT meeting is held twice a term in the Information Centre starting at 6.30pm.
The following dates have been set for 2013:
25th Feb | 8th April | 27th May | 1st July | 19th August | 23rd Sept |
4th November | 9th December
Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Further information about the BOT’s roles and responsibilities can be found on the school’s
website http://www.belmontint.school.nz/index.php/Board-of-Trustees.html
BIKES
It is compulsory that students wear a helmet when riding to and from school. Traffic is very
dense on all roads leading to the school. The Principal or Associate Principals reserve the right to
withdraw permission to cycle to school if any breaches of roadworthiness or the Road Code occur.
Riding in the school grounds is prohibited. Students must dismount their bikes at the gate and
walk down the drive and do the reverse on the way home. All bikes are stored in the bike sheds
by the front entrance. Bikes must have a safety chain or padlock. The school will take all possible
care of bikes but is not prepared to accept any responsibility for bikes left unlocked.
NB: Skateboards/scooters are NOT PERMITTED at school unless is it a pre-approved mufti and
wheels day.
BISTECH TEAM
These are students who will help teachers and classes use ICT effectively. They will meet regularly
with an Associate Principal.
BUSES
The school bus service is provided by Ritchies Bus Company, which determines both routes and
fares. However, the school works in co-ordination with the Company to ensure that all students
behave on the buses. Complaints from drivers are dealt with at school and parents are involved if
any serious misdemeanours occur.
The Company has the final say as to who will travel on its buses and the school reserves the right
to suspend from travel any students whose behaviour is a threat to the safety of others.
Students line up on the concrete path above the car park on Winscombe Street (close to the
Takapuna Grammar School driveway) by Gate 1.
We recommend you check the following website for bus timetable updates:
http://www.maxx.co.nz/school-timetables/belmont-intermediate.aspx
Bus routes are as follows:
Stanley Bay to Belmont Intermediate Bus – 081
Morning – departs 8.10am from Stanley Point Rd at corner of Second Ave, Via Stanley Point Rd,
Via Calliope Rd, Left into Victoria Rd, Via Albert Rd, Left into Memorial Drive, Via Lake Rd, Right
into Winscombe St, arrives at Belmont Intermediate 8.25am
Devonport to Belmont Intermediate Bus – 080 (Belmont Students only)
Morning – departs 8.00am from Devonport Wharf, via Victoria Rd, Via Albert Rd, Left into Vauxhall
Rd,
Via Old Lake Rd,
Right into Hamana St, Via Seacliffe Ave, Left into Williamson Ave,
Right into Lake Rd, Right into Winscombe St, arrives at Belmont Intermediate at 8.20am
Devonport to Belmont Intermediate Bus – 083 (Belmont and TGS students only)
Morning – departs 7.55am from outside Devonport Library in King Edward Parade, Via King
Edward Parade, Left into Cheltenham Rd, Left into Tainui Rd, Right into Vauxhall Rd, Via Old Lake
Rd, Right into Hamana St, Via Seacliffe Ave, Left into Williamson Ave, Right into Lake Rd, Right into
Winscombe St, arrives at Belmont Intermediate at 8.25am
Return Trips
Belmont Intermediate to Stanley Bay Bus – 081
Afternoon – departs 3.10pm from Belmont Intermediate in Winscombe St, Right into Seacliffe Ave,
Right into Williamson Ave, Left into Lake Rd, Via Memorial Drive, Right into Albert Rd, Via Victoria
Rd, Right into Calliope Rd, Via Stanley Point Rd, arrives at Second Ave at 3.40pm approximately
Belmont Intermediate to Devonport Bus – 084 (Belmont students only)
Afternoon – departs 3.10pm from Belmont Intermediate in Winscombe St, Right into Seacliffe
Ave, Via Hamana St, Left into Old Lake Rd, Via Vauxhall Rd, Pick up pupils from Vauxhall Primary
near Morrison Ave, Continue via Vauxhall Rd, Left into Tainui Rd, Right into Cheltenham Rd, Right
into King Edward Parade, Right into Church St, Left into Albert Rd, Via Victoria Rd, arrives at
Devonport Wharf at 3.35pm approximately
Fares: Students using the bus are required to purchase a reprogrammable electronic pass
available from the driver on all Ritchies Buses.
BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD)
Students will eventually be permitted to bring their own device to school to enhance teaching and
learning. All relevant policies and procedures must be adhered to with respect to BYOD. Devices
will be locked away during break times.
CALENDAR
Please check our school website calendar of all school events, this is updated regularly. Please
see ..........................
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
If your home address or telephone number change during the year it is very important that you
notify the School Office on 489 4878 or email office@belmontint.school.nz Sometimes your
emergency contact phone numbers or place of work might change.
CLASS CAPTAINS & VICE CAPTAINS
Each class elects a Captain and Vice Captain every two terms. Teachers will outline responsibilities
and regular meetings will be held with an Associate Principal. Class Captains wear badges at all
times.
CLASS LIBRARIANS
Each class will have a Class Librarian who is responsible for managing library books issues and
returns. Homeroom Class Librarians can also be involved in duty rosters for lunchtime opening of
the library.
COMMUNICATION
The school communicates with the parents and caregivers using a range of methods. A school
newsletter goes home fortnightly. The school website www.belmontint.school.nz is also a wealth
of information for parents and caregivers. There is also an expectation that teachers will contact
parents and caregivers via email every fortnight to keep them informed about the classroom
programme and activities.
All teachers have a phone in their room; extension numbers are listed on the staff list and also an
individual email address eg:
apaterson@belmontint.school.nz
Any teacher’s name can be substituted at the beginning of this address.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Learners of the future will need to have a range of skills, attributes and attitudes that will enable
them to work with changing and ever expanding knowledge.
At Belmont Intermediate School we have a set of five competencies or ways of behaving that
students should develop to become confident and successful lifelong learners.
These are based around the concepts of:
1.
Adaptable Thinking: How to think in different ways to learn effectively and move
forward to new challenges
2.
Collaborative Learning: How to work effectively with others
3.
Effective Communication: How to successfully interact with other people to gather
information and express ideas effectively
4.
Global Citizenship: How to relate to other people, the environment and the world
5.
Selfdirected and Reflective Learners: How to become a better learner
Throughout the year teachers will be focusing on the development of these competencies as part
of the students’ learning.
CORE VALUES
As well as these competencies we have four traditional core values of showing respect, taking
responsibility for and demonstrating commitment to their learning and acting in a caring way
towards others: aroha. These values are important to our way of life at Belmont Intermediate
School. They are talked about in assembly and reinforced in the classroom. The school is always
looking to recognise and affirm students whose actions reflect these values.
CULTURAL PROGRAMME
Students have a range of opportunities to be involved in our extensive cultural programme. The
following groups meet on a Thursday or Friday to practice:
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Choir
BISKIT (drama)
Orchestra
Jazz Band
Rock Band
Dance
Kapa Haka
Art Extension
Information regarding registration and meetings for these groups is recorded on the daily dash,
which is read out in each class every morning and can also be found on Knowledgenet.
DENTAL CLINIC
The Dental Nurse provides dental treatment and inspects students’ teeth and gives advice about
healthy teeth, diet, general health habits etc. Students are called from class to attend the dental
clinic. Should a student have a dental problem or an injury she may be visited during school hours.
The Dental Clinic is situated on Winscombe Street, Gate 1, the phone number is 445 6664.
DISCOS
Discos are held once a term and are run by our PTA and are held in our school hall.
Below are some guidelines for our school discos:
o The students are supervised by parents and teachers at all times and are not allowed to
leave the hall until the conclusion of the disco
o All students must be delivered to and collected from the hall by a parent, caregiver or
nominated adult
o All tickets must be pre-purchased with a permission slip. Student are advised when
tickets are on sale
o Students are permitted to bring a small amount of money as cold drinks and snacks will
be on sale during the disco
Parents are asked to enter the hall through the main entrance when collecting their child and are
asked to exit through the side doors. This avoids congestion at the main entrance. Thank you for
your co-operation.
DONATION
The parent donation has been set by the Board of Trustees as follows:
One child
Two children
Payment received between
1/1/13 - 19/4/13
$350
$650
Payment received after 20/4/13
$375
$700
If it is not possible to make payment in a lump sum, term by term payments may be made.
Options for payment include:
* cash or cheque
* direct debt via internet banking - ASB Takapuna 12 3065 0127786 00
(please ensure you put your family name as a reference)
* credit cards - Visa, Mastercard
* payments in installments can be arranged by contacting the school office on 489 4878 or
email office@belmontint.school.nz if you have any queries.
The money donated by parents helps supplement the school’s operational grant received from the
Ministry of Education. It enables the purchase of additional curriculum resources and funding for
staff, which would not normally be possible. Early payment is appreciated.
EMAIL
Please notify the office, (if not already notified on your child’s enrolment form) at
office@belmontint.school.nz so that any communication can be forwarded directly. Should you
change your email address at any time please email jstone@belmontint.school.nz Newsletter
notification and website updates will be emailed to you on a regular basis.
ENVIRO LEADERS
Enviro leaders are selected to part of the enviro team.
EOTC
Education Outside The Classroom is linked to your child’s homeroom programme throughout the
year. Individual teachers will discuss possible options with their class.
FIZZY DRINKS
Coca Cola, Fanta, V, etc, and energy drinks are not permitted at school. They hinder learning.
There are water fountains located around the school.
HEALTH NEEDS
If your child has specific health needs please let your homeroom teacher know, or contact Lucy
Naylor, at lnaylor@belmontint.school.nz
HOMEWORK
Homework is given by homeroom teachers and should be relevant to the classroom programme.
The homework procedure is available on our school website, please see
http://www.belmontint.school.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=118&Itemid=1
or access via our website www.belmontint.school.nz and go to ‘Quicklinks/More Information and
Downloads’ on the right hand side.
Homework will be given as part of the teaching and learning programme. The format will vary
depending on the units being studied in the classroom. If you have any questions regarding any
aspect of homework do not hesitate to approach your child’s teacher.
HOUSE/SCHOOL ORGANISATION
All classes are Year 7 and Year 8. The school is divided into four houses corresponding to
lighthouses (Brett, Cuvier, Pencarrow and Tiri). There is a mixture of students from each class in
each house. In addition to the four houses there are 6 teaching and learning teams.
ICAS
All students have the opportunity to participate in the International Competitions and Assessment
for Schools (ICAS). This includes: English, writing, mathematics, science, computer studies and
spelling. For more information on ICAS see http://www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/etc/about_icas
As soon as dates and costs are made available this information will be passed on to students,
parents and caregivers. Prior to these assessment dates we ensure that students have copies of
previous tests and provide support through revision sessions, which generally run before school. If
you have any questions about ICAS please contact Anne Paterson on Ph 489 4878 ext 226 or email
apaterson@belmontint.school.nz
ICT AT SCHOOL
All students must return the signed ICT Responsible Use Agreement to their homeroom teacher
before they can access computer hardware and the school network.
KNOWLEDGENET
We use the Knowledgenet (KNet) learning management system as a school intranet. All classes
have a homeroom page, which has links to homework, reminders, timetables, and forums for
discussion along with links to learning programmes. Students also have their own KNet home
page, which allows them to develop KNet skills.
LATENESS
If a student arrives at school later than 8.45am they must report to the office to write their
name, room number and time of arrival in the sign-in book. In cases of repeated lateness an
Associate Principal or the Principal will contact you. Students may be required to make up any
school time missed.
LEAVING SCHOOL DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Students who need to leave school during school hours for a personal reason, e.g. doctor or
dentist, are required to report to the office and sign out. On return to school the student is
required to sign back in.
LOST PROPERTY
All items of clothing must be clearly marked with your child’s name. This includes shoes. Other
items such as pencil cases, books etc. should also be clearly named. If your child loses an item of
uniform please go to Mrs Bloor in Room 21.
MAKE UP AND NAIL VARNISH
Make up and nail varnish is not permitted at BIS. Any students wearing make up/nail varnish will
be asked to remove it.
MATHLETICS
Mathletics is used to support homeroom class Mathematics programmes and activities are set for
homework each week. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Mathletics you might like to
check out the following website: http://www.mathletics.co.nz
MERIT MENTIONS
Every teacher at school can nominate 2 students for merit mentions each week. These are read in
assembly each Friday. Three merit mentions leads to a certificate of merit, six to a certificate of
achievement, nine to a certificate of distinction and 12 for a certificate of excellence.
MOBILE PHONES
Student mobile phones must be taken to and left at the school office before school and collected
at 3pm.
NAMING OF CLOTHING
With over 500 students in the school there are always instances where clothing is mislaid. To enable
misplaced clothing to be returned to its owner all clothing should be named (including hats and
shoes). From experience, it is better to write on the uniform rather than on the label. Over the next
week there will be checks made on the naming of student clothing.
NEWSLETTERS
School newsletters are published every two weeks throughout term time. Newsletters are
emailed and printed copies are given to students who do not have internet access at home. To
ensure you are on the school email list please email jstone@belmontint.school.nz or subscribe via
our website.
http://www.belmontint.school.nz (follow Quick Links on the right hand side)
NOTICES - BIS Daily Dash
A daily notice is distributed to classes daily - this is read out. A copy is displayed in each
classroom. All students can access the daily dash via Knowledgenet. Each student has their own
individual log in and password.
PEER MEDIATORS
Each year Peer Mediators are appointed to assist with playground concerns. All students are
advised about the role a peer mediator performs. Peer mediators wear a red cap, which allows
students to identify them easily in the playground.
PHYSICAL AND VERBAL HARASSMENT
The school does not tolerate physical or verbal harassment. A policy sets out clear guidelines as to
how this should be dealt with. Students are notified of the procedure to immediately see one of
the Associate Principals or Principal or place a note in the harassment box, which is located in the
Information Centre, or email harassmentline@belmontint.school.nz
PTA
The PTA meets once a month and are a hard working group of parents and teachers that raise
money and provide exciting events for Belmont Intermediate students and their families. The PTA
need people to help organize and be at these events. Help from parents is always appreciated;
you can join at any time during the year. Alternatively let us know if you are unable to come to
meetings, but willing to be a helper and we will call on you as required.
Can You Help? Please email Leanne Wintle on leanne@sellingsimply.co.nz
PORTFOLIOS / LEARNING JOURNALS
Each student has a portfolio to file certificates, awards and work samples. Alongside this will be
an online learning journal for personal reflections and progress on achievements.
REEP (Recovery Enrichment Enhancement Programme)
Some students may be involved in the REEP programme, which runs on Mondays and Tuesdays
during block 3 and includes extension and enhancement for students in English and Mathematics.
Assessment data forms the basis for selection of students into REEP groups.
REPORTS
Homeroom and specialist reports are completed in Terms 2 and 4. Reports should be read in
conjunction with all of the ongoing assessment and work samples provided in the portfolio.
RESOURCE TEACHER OF LEARNING & BEHAVIOUR (RTLB)
The school has access to the services of a resource teacher for learning and behaviour that are
sited at Vauxhall Primary School.
Students are generally referred to the RTLB service in
consultation with parents and caregivers.
SCHOOL COUNCILORS
At the beginning of the year, teachers nominate and vote for eight Year 8 School Councillors, one
boy, one girl, from each house. Councillors have school and community responsibilities and can
be identified by the badges they wear at all times. They are the student leaders at the school,
which means they are available for students to talk to regarding good ideas about school
organisation or any concerns.
SICKNESS
Should your child become unwell at school and be admitted to sickbay, you may be contacted and
asked to take your child home.
SPECIALIST LESSONS
All students are involved in a specialist curriculum programme throughout the year. Students
spend two blocks (1.5 hours) per week and rotate between: hard materials technology, food
technology, visual art, music, PE and science. The specialist programme is divided into modules,
which last 8 weeks. All subjects are a compulsory part of the NZC at primary school level.
NB: It is a health and safety requirement for students to wear covered shoes in specialist lessons.
If your child is wearing sandals they may bring sports shoes (sneakers) to school for technology.
They cannot, however, wear these shoes to and from school.
SPORTS
SCHOOL SPORT
Whole school sports events include swimming in Term 1, Te Awamutu Exchange in Term 3,
Cross Country in Term 3 and Athletics in Term 4. see Calendar on website
HOUSE SPORT
A house sport competition is held every fortnight on a Wednesday afternoon.
Ongoing afterschool competitions include:
Basketball (Monday Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Netball (Thursday Terms 2 and 3)
Waterpolo (Wednesday Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Hockey (Monday & Tuesday Terms 2 and 3)
Trials are also held for these teams and Jan Fenton, our Sports Co-Ordinator, gives
information to students. Please feel free to contact her at sports@belmontint.school.nz if
you have any further questions.
ZONE DAYS
Belmont Intermediate School is part of the northern zone for zone day sports competitions.
There are a number of zone days throughout the year and these are advertised to students.
Teachers run registration meetings and trials for zone days. All of this info is communicated
to students via the daily dash. A copy of the zone day schedule for 2013 is at the back of this
booklet.
SPORTS CAPTAINS
These are selected in the same way as school councillors. They will assist with lunchtime sport,
the sports co-ordinator, zone day teams and house sport. Each house has two sports captains.
SPORTS COACHES
During the school year Belmont Intermediate fields a variety of sporting codes for competition
purposes. It is a requirement that each team have a coach and manager, also an umpire for
netball. We would really appreciate any parent help with this. If you are available to help in any
of the following areas please contact either Jan Fenton at school on Ext 150 or via email:
sports@belmontint.school.nz Netball (April to August), Hockey (April to August), Basketball
(each term), Water polo (each term) and other sporting codes that you may have expertise in.
STUDENT LEARNING CONFERENCES
Initial interviews with homeroom teachers will take place on the first day of school. Student
learning conferences are scheduled for the end of Term 1 and also week 2 of Term 3, after the mid
year report has been sent home. Students are encouraged to be actively involved in the
conferences.
If you have any concerns about your child’s progress please contact his/her homeroom teacher.
STATIONERY
Students should have all stationery detailed on the stationery list. These lists are available on our
website at http://www.belmontint.school.nz/index.php/More-Information-and-Downloads.html
All books and equipment should be named. We recommend that exercise books be covered.
exercise books are to be free of graffiti.
All
During the year pens, refills etc can be purchased from the school office between 8.15am 8.45am only.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
In future newsletters throughout the year, we would like to make mention of particular student
achievements outside of school, ie: music, sport, drama, and hobbies. If you have any snippets for
the newsletter, please give/send them to Janie Stone, Principal’s PA on Ext 123 or via email:
jstone@belmontint.school.nz
STUDENT SUPPORT
Each Year 7 class has two Year 8 students who will support the class as they settle in at BIS. These
students will meet regularly with an Associate Principal and discuss any ways we can help students
feel comfortable and an important part of the BIS community.
TERM DATES 2013
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
4th February
6th May
29th July
14th October
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19th April
12th July
27th September
18th December
TUCKSHOP
The Tuckshop is open every school day at morning interval and lunchtime, offering a full range of
food and drink. Certain items must be pre-ordered and paid for at the Tuckshop during morning
interval except Friday when orders must be placed between 8.15 – 8.45am. If you have any
special needs please do not hesitate to contact the Tuckshop Manager, Bev Johnson, on 489 4878
Ext 130. A menu of items available is on display outside the tuckshop and a copy of the menu is on
the back page of this A-Z.
UNIFORM
School uniform is available from Yarntons, Devonport. A second hand register is available online
at www.belmontint.school.nz, located under the ‘quicklinks’ / more information and downloads
area.
Students at Belmont Intermediate are required to wear the correct uniform at all times. As a
"SunSmart" school, Belmont Intermediate School students are required to wear school hats (cap
or bucket hat) during all outdoor activities during terms 1 and 4.
To view a full list of uniform items, regulations and price list please visit
http://www.yarntons.co.nz
Yarntons retail shop is at 77 Victoria Road, Devonport. Phone 445 3479. Shop hours are: Monday
– Friday 9am – 5.30pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 10.30am – 4.30am. Yarntons are also
contactable via email on:
devonport@yarntons.co.nz
or via their website
http://www.yarntons.co.nz
School uniform must be worn correctly at all times, including travel to and from school. Graffiti of
school uniforms is not tolerated in any shape or form.
UNIFORM EXCHANGE
The Clothing Exchange runs a non-profit uniform exchange programme for families of schools in
the Takapuna/Devonport area. They have a wonderful range of BIS, TGS, Hauraki and Belmont
Primary uniform and have items available now.
The uniform exchange is always grateful of any unwanted uniform. The exchange operates an
'anytime drop-off' system to 52 (back house) Eversleigh Road, Takapuna.
If you require uniform Christina is at home Mondays, or by appointment - please contact Christina
on 489 3655 or 027 487 3655 www.theclothingexchangenz.com
For second-hand uniform trademe provides an excellent service for buying and selling unwanted
uniform go to www.trademe.co.nz
UNIFORM REGULATIONS
1. Belmont Intermediate School uniform must be worn to and from school and for all school
functions.
2. Items that are not part of the school uniform may not be worn. Singlets must not be
visible.
3. Long socks are to be worn up.
4. The sports uniform is to be worn for all physical education lessons and sports events.
5. Uniforms must be neat and tidy at all times. All items should be clearly named.
6. A school cap or bucket hat must be worn for all outdoor activities in terms 1 and 4.
7. For safety reasons only, the following jewellery may be worn:
 A wrist watch
 A single set of gold or silver plain studs for pierced ears - no markings, stones or
engraving.
8. Shoes:
Boys – Plain black leather lace up shoes that can be polished, OR plain black sandals. No
sports shoes or skate shoes permitted.
Girls – Black low heeled polishable shoes with either laces of a single strap ie Mary-Jane
style shoes, OR plain black sandals ie roman sandals. No ballet pump style shoes.
VALUABLES
Students’ must accept responsibility for any valuables that you bring to school Ie: ipads, tablets,
ipods, mp3 players, cd players, electronic games and money. Students’ are encouraged to pay for
trips/activities etc before 8.45am. This does not apply to money brought to school for ordering
food from the tuck shop. When BYOD begins details on storage of devices will be forwarded to
parents, along with policies and procedures.
WATERWISE
All students will participate in the waterwise programme at Narrowneck Beach. Year 8 students
will participate during Term 1 and Year 7 students will participate during Term 4. We require a
great deal of support from parents and caregivers to either act as qualified instructors and or class
co-ordinators. If you are able to support in any way, shape or form please contact Anne Paterson
at apaterson@belmontint.school.nz
WEBSITE
We operate a very comprehensive school website which contains the school calendar, current
events and upcoming happenings at BIS.
Our school website address is:
www.belmontint.school.nz
Our school intranet address is: http://www.belmontint.knowledge.net.nz
where you can view events going on in our school as well as other useful information.
If you have any problems accessing these websites, please ring Janie Stone on 489 4878 Ext 123,
or email jstone@belmontint.school.nz
Belmont Intermediate School - Uniform Items
Boys
Girls
Jersey
Navy blue jersey with BIS logo
Shirt
Short sleeved pale blue button up
shirt
Shirt
Short sleeved pale blue button up
blouse
Shorts
Navy blue drill shorts
Skirt
Blue check skirt
Cap / Hat
A navy blue cap or navy blue bucket
hat (compulsory T1 & T4)
Shoes
Plain black leather lace up shoes
that can be polished.
NB: No sports shoes, or skate
shoes permitted
Shoes
Black low heeled polishable shoes
with either laces or a single strap,
eg Mary-Jane style shoes, (must
be worn with school socks or
tights) NB: ballet pump style
shoes are not permitted
Sandals
Plain black sandals with heel
strap
Sandals
Plain black sandals with low heel
and strap, eg roman sandals (no
socks or tights)
PE Uniform
Red PE v-neck t-shirt with BIS logo
Navy blue short with BIS logo
Socks
Short or long school socks with
blue and red stripe
Socks
Short or long school socks with
blue and red stripe
Navy blue or black tights maybe
worn
NB: Socks or tights are to be
worn with school shoes NOT
sandals
NB: Socks are to be worn with
school shoes, NOT sandals
Optional
Jacket
Navy blue zip up jacket with BIS logo
Uniform Regulations
1. Belmont Intermediate School uniform must be worn to and from school and for all school
functions.
2. Items that are not part of the school uniform may not be worn. Singlets must not be visible.
3. Long socks are to be worn up.
4. The sports uniform is to be worn for all physical education lessons and sports events.
5. Uniforms must be neat and tidy at all times. All items should be clearly named.
6. A school cap or bucket hat must be worn for outside activities during Terms 1 and 4.
7. For safety reasons only, the following jewellery may be worn:
- A wrist watch
- A single set of gold or silver plain studs for pierced ears - no markings, stones or engraving.
ZONE DAYS STUDENT LIST 2013
Note: Dates my change
EVENT
DATE
TERM 1
TENNIS BOYS
TENNIS GIRLS
EQUESTRIAN
SWIMMING
CRICKET BOYS
TRIATHLON
CRICKET GIRLS
ORIENTEERING
26 February
28 February
4 March
5 March
20 March
26 March
27 March
17 April
TERM 2
SOCCER BOYS Y7
SOCCER BOYS Y8
SOCCER GIRLS Y7
SOCCER GIRLS Y8
RUGBY BOYS
RUGBY GIRLS
SQUASH
HOCKEY GIRLS
HOCKEY BOYS
TABLE TENNIS
13 May
15 May
20 May
22 May
29 May
12 June
19 June
25 June
27 June
27 June
TERM 3
NETBALL
B’BALL BOYS
B’BALL GIRLS
CROSS COUNTRY
BOYS LEAGUE
GYMNASTICS
VOLLEYBALL BOY
VOLLEYBALL GIRL
6 August
7 August
8 August
13 August
20 August
4 September
21 October
25 September
TERM 4
DANCE - FORMAL
TOUCH
BADMINTON
GOLF GIRLS/MIXED
GOLF BOYS
TOP TEAM
ATHLETICS
29 October
31 October
24 October
13 November
14 November
7 November
25 November
SAILING - KOHI
SAILING
TBC
27 November