Newsletter Week 4 Term 2
Turua School 26th May 2022
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
A big thank you to our parents who attended the working bee last week. The school is looking great! Thanks to Nicole Clapp, Hayden and Amy Rakich, James and Mel Klaricich, Davina, Eden and Ariana Peke, TeTahi Tai, Anikha Sanders and Greg Martin.
SENIOR LEADERS 2022
School Captains: Rudy and Ivy
Sport Leader: Ariana
Library Leader: Abby
Cultural/Tech Leader: Ty
Media Leader: Trisha
Environmental Leader: Madison
Service Leader: Jake
JUNIOR PARENT MEETING
When: 2nd June
Time: 3.15pm - 4.00pm
Where: Pātiki
COMMUNITY CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS
Now that we are able to experience more community interaction on site and at school events it is timely to share our school conduct expectations. A reminder that all school policies and procedures can be found on the SchoolDocs website which is llinked on both the school website and app.
User Name: turua
Password: mybestalways
Turua School is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Our Code of Conduct serves as a reminder to all parents, caregivers, and school visitors that their conduct must support everyone’s emotional and physical wellbeing, and not harm it in any way.
The Code of Conduct applies:
- to all conduct, speech, and action, and includes emails, texts, phone calls, social media, or other communication
- while on school grounds or at another venue where students and/or staff are assembled for school purposes (such as a camp or sports match).
Standards of conduct
Turua School expects parents, caregivers, and visitors to:
- treat everyone with respect
- work together in partnership with staff for the benefit of students
- respect and adhere to our school values
- set a good example for students at all times
- follow school procedures to handle any complaints
- adhere to school policies and procedures (such as those listed below), and any legal requirements.
Examples of unsuitable conduct include:
- threats, bullying, harassment
- profanity/offensive language
- insulting, abusing, or intimidating behaviour
- racism or discrimination (e.g. based on ethnicity, religion)
- physical aggression
- deception/fraud
- damaging school property
- smoking, vaping, possessing, or using alcohol/drugs/other harmful substances on school premises or at another venue where students and/or staff are assembled for school purposes (except possession or use of alcohol in accordance with school policy)
- placing unreasonable and excessive expectations on staff time or resources
- pursuing a complaint or campaign, or making defamatory, offensive, or derogatory comments, regarding the school, its board, or any staff or students on social media or other public forums
- wearing gang insignia on the school grounds. (This is not allowed under the Prohibition of Gang Insignia legislation, and anyone wearing it will be asked to leave.)
Dealing with breaches of the Code of Conduct
How Turua School deals with breaches of our Code of Conduct depends on the nature of the incident and its seriousness, and the process any witness or victim of the behaviour feels most comfortable with. Examples include:
- documenting each instance of behaviour, including the date, time, place, who was present, what was said (verbatim if possible), how any witness or victim felt and/or responded
- holding a meeting with the relevant person, the principal, and/or board chair (or their delegate) or appropriate staff member to discuss the problem and possible resolution
- issuing a warning letter that outlines the problem and required resolution, and reminds them of the possible outcomes of repeated conduct
- arranging a meeting, which may include restorative practices, as an alternative or in addition to the processes above.
Outcomes of breaching the Code of Conduct
If a parent, caregiver, or visitor acts or speaks in a way that contravenes the Code of Conduct, possible outcomes may include:
- The school (principal, board member, or staff member) may ask a person to leave the school premises by revoking their permission to be on the school grounds, then asking them to leave under section 3 of the Trespass Act 1980.
- Unacceptable behaviour of a criminal nature may result in the police being informed. For example, under section 241 of the Education and Training Act 2020, it is a criminal offence to insult, abuse, or intimidate a staff member within the presence or hearing of any student while on school premises or in any other place where students are assembled for school purposes. Other instances of criminal offending may occur where drugs are involved, an assault has occurred, or a person persists after being trespassed off school grounds.
- In the case of behaviour amounting to harassment, a restraining order may be sought.
- In some instances, it may be appropriate to refer behaviour to a third party for resolution. For example, a Facebook comment that contravenes this policy may result in a report to Facebook. If unacceptable behaviour occurs at a sports event or sports venue, then it may be appropriate to involve the governing body of that sport, event, or venue.
Class Awards
Garden To Table
In the kitchen Mangopare utilised the beautiful broccoli to make some broccoli balls, these small morsels were a hit. We also made a pot of tasty lemon cordial, thank you Mrs Harrison for sharing your tree with us. Kaitaki made quick work of greens and cheese fritters. They’re always popular and a good way to practice our shredding techniques.
EPro8 Challenge
School Photos
Contact Us
Email: admin@turua.school.nz
Website: https://www.turua.school.nz/
Location: Hauraki Road, Turua, New Zealand
Phone: +678675003