OUR COMMUNICATIONS
We feel best results occur when parents / whānau, students and teachers work together and support one another in a shared endeavour. The key to the success of this relationship is effective communication.
Our open door policy means that Parents / whānau are free at any time to make an appointment to meet with any of our team at a mutually convenient time.
From time to time, in a people oriented activity such as education, there will be concerns.
When these occur, it is important that all parties involved work together to obtain a solution that is mutually acceptable and best for all concerned.
Our team is always happy to answer questions or queries via email or meet with you to discuss your concerns face to face, whenever possible.
SKOOL LOOP
Skool Loop allows schools to share notices and communications with our families
With Skool Loop, you have the ability to:
-read school notices sent to the class or groups your child is part of
- respond to school notices such as surveys and trip permission requests
- view school term dates
- view a school calendar of events
- notify the school if your child is absent or late
- navigate to other school-related webpages
- customise your account by adding a profile image
- select how you wish to receive notification
Download the Hero App today - Scan the QR Code above or go to the HERO website - click Log In then New User. Here are the steps to sign in to your HERO account.
Please note, the school must have your correct email address in our system for you to be able to see your children's work and learning goals.
How We Share Information With You
We have a fortnightly newsletter that gives you up to date information on what is happening in the life of the school.
Most classes are using SeeSaw . Please make sure you get a link from your child's classroom teacher so you can stay up to date and in contact with them.
Please also feel free to email your child's teacher using their school email address.
We publish two written reports per year and hold various face to face meetings.
There are various hui (meetings) held through out the year on a variety of topics.
Media Links
Newsletter Archive
Parental Involvement
The school desires to keep close communication with parents. Parents are welcome to attend the school assembly.
Should you wish to volunteer, there is always work to be done around the school, such as gardening, photocopying, book maintenance, dusting of library shelves etc. If you can contribute in this way please see the Principal or school office manager.
Friends of Southcity: This is a group of parents who serve the school in a variety of ways. Their focus is on supporting the school and helping to build community. They organise activities such as prayer meetings, new parent coffee mornings, some fundraising, and provide innovative support where they see a need.
School Board: The Board meet on a monthly basis. These are open meetings which can be attended by parents or other interested parties. Watch the newsletter for notice of meetings.
Homework: Parents are asked to supervise their children with homework and special assignments. Homework is generally set four nights a week.