PO Box 14001, Longburn 4866, New Zealand Ph: +64 6 354 1059 ext 734 • Fax: +64 6 355 1350 Email: [email protected]www.lac.school.nz DECEMBER 2013 CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY (See end of this newsletter for a list of contact details for various staff) IF YOUR STUDENT IS LEAVING LAC PERMANENTLY… …. and you have not already advised us of this, please contact us URGENTLY as we will need to officially withdraw them on the last day of the school year, Wednesday 18 December. Phone or email Glynis Walsh with this information. Please do not rely on students to convey the information. (Year 13s are already flagged for withdrawal, so no need to tell us about these; only other year levels). IF YOU HAVE A STUDENT ATTENDING LAC FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2013 You will have received a REGISTRATION BOOKLET (not to be confused with the Enrolment Application which you have already done) by email or post. Please attend to this urgently, returning it to us by 5 January so that we can have your child’s details entered onto our database before school starts. UNIFORMS WHERE TO BUY With the exception of blazers and ties (see note below) all purchases are to be made through Academy Apparel, from their store at 306 Broadway Ave. Please note they will be closing for the holidays on Friday 20 December and will reopen on Monday 13 January. REMINDER RE UNIFORM CHANGES Our uniform underwent some changes in 2011 and we have had a ‘phase-in’ period since then. As of 2014, the old style uniform will no longer be acceptable. The new uniform must be worn in 2014. This includes the PE shirt, which is in a new style. The colour strip on the shirt matches the colour of the house to which your child is allocated. TIES (worn during Terms 2 and 3) are purchased through the school office towards the end of Term 1 at a cost of $18. BLAZERS Compulsory for Y11-13 students, voluntary for Year 10 (not required for Years 7-9) are to be ordered through the school office (order form available from the accounts clerk), price range $180-190 (payable with order). There can be a 4-6 week delivery time. Orders must be in by 14 March 2014. No further orders will be accepted after that date. Uniform requirements and prices are included at the end of this newsletter PLEASE ENSURE that students are in correct uniform from day 1 of Term 1. This will help to avoid a ‘difficult’ start to the year.
CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY (See end of this newsletter for a list of contact details for various staff)
IF YOUR STUDENT IS LEAVING LAC
PERMANENTLY…
…. and you have not already advised us of this, please contact us URGENTLY as we will need to officially withdraw them on the last day of the school year, Wednesday 18 December. Phone or email Glynis Walsh with this information. Please do not rely on students to convey the information. (Year 13s are already flagged for withdrawal, so no need to tell us about these; only other year levels).
IF YOU HAVE A STUDENT ATTENDING LAC FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2013
You will have received a REGISTRATION BOOKLET (not to be confused with the Enrolment Application which you have already done) by email or post. Please attend to this urgently, returning it to us by 5 January so that we can have your child’s details entered onto our database before school starts.
UNIFORMS
WHERE TO BUY With the exception of blazers and ties (see note below) all purchases are to be made through Academy Apparel, from their store at 306 Broadway Ave. Please note they will be closing for the holidays on Friday 20 December and will reopen on Monday 13 January. REMINDER RE UNIFORM CHANGES Our uniform underwent some changes in 2011 and we have had a ‘phase-in’ period since then. As of 2014, the old style uniform will no longer be acceptable. The new uniform must be worn in 2014. This includes the PE shirt, which is in a new style. The colour strip on the shirt matches the colour of the house to which your child is allocated. TIES (worn during Terms 2 and 3) are purchased through the school office towards the end of Term 1 at a cost of $18. BLAZERS Compulsory for Y11-13 students, voluntary for Year 10 (not required for Years 7-9) are to be ordered through the school office (order form available from the accounts clerk), price range $180-190 (payable with order). There can be a 4-6 week delivery time. Orders must be in by 14 March 2014. No further orders will be accepted after that date.
Uniform requirements and prices are included at the end of this newsletter
PLEASE ENSURE
that students are in correct uniform
from day 1 of Term 1.
This will help to avoid a ‘difficult’ start to the year.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Jewellery? Apart from a wristwatch and one plain stud in each earlobe for female students, NO jewellery is to be worn. Items that are confiscated will be available for the student to collect in the last week of term; parent(s)/care-giver(s) may wish to collect items at an earlier date.
Make up? Nail polish and obvious make up are not permitted. Removal products will be made available at school.
Shoes? The only acceptable types of footwear to be worn at school are black leather lace-up shoes (made with a heel - i.e., flat-soled shoes are NOT permitted), and black Roman sandals. Sports shoes are required only for Physical Education and sports activities.
Over the course of the year, the Deputy Principal has confiscated non-uniform types of footwear and lent the student a pair of second-hand shoes of the approved style. The non-uniform shoes are retained by him until the borrowed shoes are returned. Any of the confiscated shoes which are not reclaimed by their owners will be donated to charity at the end of the school year
Shirts? Shirts are always to be tucked in, except for girls when they are wearing no other item over their shirt, e.g. jersey.
Hats? No hats are to be worn inside the school buildings.
Headbands? Only plain white, black or navy blue headbands are to be worn.
Scarves? Only plain black or navy blue scarves may be worn when outside.
Hairstyles? Hairstyles are to be clean, tidy and conservative: one natural hair colour, limited use of hair products. Hair should not be below the eyebrow. Students may be asked to tie back long hair. Boys must display no facial hair. The Principal is the final arbiter.
Mufti Day Dress Standards? Students are expected to dress in a clean, tidy and modest manner. Students’ dress should reflect a positive image of themselves and LAC and have no reference to unacceptable behaviour, e.g. alcohol. No jewellery, obvious make up, jandals, work boots or gumboots. The Principal is the final arbiter.
If at any time your student cannot wear full and correct uniform, please send a note with an explanation. The student should present the note to the Deputy Principal to receive a uniform pass for the day.
SECOND-HAND UNIFORM If you wish to buy The second-hand uniform shop is open every day during office hours at the college office. We accept cash or cheque, and EFTPOS facilities are available. Please note that there is not a lot of stock in at this point so sales are on a ‘first in, first served’ basis.
If you wish to sell There are two options: (a) Sell on behalf: LAC will send you a cheque, less commission, once items are
sold. (b) Donate for fundraising for LAC.
Notes re Uniform Items for Sale
Items must be clean/washed, and in good condition – no rips/tears/holes.
Must be current uniform style.
Blazers should preferably have been dry-cleaned and have the drycleaning label attached.
No footwear can be accepted for sale.
Collection of LAC uniform items for sale Items for sale should be sent to the LAC office during regular office hours.
STARTING DATES/
PROCEDURES FOR 2014
COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES Tuesday 4 February – Years 7-10 only Wednesday 5 February – All year levels attend Morning roll mark is at 8:40am daily. All students arriving after that time must check in at the office to sign in and receive a ‘late note’.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST DAY OF 2014
Upon arrival at school, listen for PA announcements which will direct each year level to the appropriate venue.
YEAR 11-13 SUBJECT CONFIRMATION
Most students for Y11-13 2014 have already chosen their subjects, and just need to turn up ready for classes on the first school day. Any students needing help with their subject choices need to visit the school between 10am and 12 noon on Tuesday 4 February to see Mr Stan Walsh (Assistant Principal). Please contact Mr Walsh if:
you are a new student in Y11-13 and have not yet chosen your subjects; or
you are proposing late changes to your subject choices. Students who are at risk of not progressing to the next year level will be contacted by Mr Walsh.
YOU CAN CHECK INTO THE DORMITORIES between 9am and 4pm on either Sunday 2 or Monday 3 February, or if these do not suit you, other times can be arranged. Please contact Mrs Maria Henry to confirm your time of arrival on the days mentioned, or to agree upon an alternative date/time. WHAT TO BRING? Bedding (e.g. duvet and covers, sheets, pillow and pillowslips) Sleeping bag is optional. An electric blanket (recommended for the colder months). Bedding may be purchased at our local retail stores if required. Toiletries Soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste etc. Sanitary products (girls). Laundry Supplies Washing powder, clothes pegs, laundry basket. Room Decorations (e.g. family photos, clock). Clothing Casual and church wear (all named) THE ACCOUNTS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN between 1 and 4pm on Sunday 2 February, and all day Monday 3 February, to finalise boarders’ fee-paying arrangements. Please note it is important that parents/caregivers be available for this if at all possible, as documents may need to be signed. Boarding accounts inquiries outside of these times should be directed to Mr Andrew Chen (Business Manager).
DAY STUDENTS:
ACCOUNTS ARRANGEMENTS
For confirming or setting up payment of fees etc., contact Miss Allison Wilson, Accounts Clerk.
CAMPS 2014
YEAR 13 CAMP is planned for the first term, and more information will be sent in due course. Details of any other Year Levels’ camps will be advised at a later date.
To make it easy for you, we have teamed up with OfficeMax and have organised to have our back to school stationery and workbook lists for each class/year loaded on to myschool.co.nz for you to view, download or order from. Should you decide to use this option, the OfficeMax MySchool benefits for you are:
Competitive prices - find a lower price and OfficeMax will match it (conditions apply, see myschool.co.nz for details)
Free delivery for orders over $57.50 including GST
Save valuable holiday time - avoid busy shopping malls and shop online from the comfort of home
Multiple ordering options - online at myschool.co.nz, telephone: 0800 724 440, fax: 0800 367 724, mail order or OfficeMax retail store
Delivery that suits - you can arrange delivery to your home or workplace, and receive your order during the holidays
Quality products - your child will start the year with the correct supplies that will last
Payment options - choose to pay with your credit/debit card or alternatively pay by cash in an OfficeMax retail store
Buying through OfficeMax MySchool can also earn our school rewards which we can redeem for much needed educational supplies, equipment for our classrooms or for students in need. To order by mail order and/or pay by cheque, all you have to do is go to myschool.co.nz, select the items you require, and when you get to the checkout, click on the Mail Order Form button. This will build a customised mail order form for you to print. Note: please check the delivery windows at myschool.co.nz to ensure you place your order in time to receive delivery before school starts.
Stationery lists are included at the end of this newsletter,
and will be accessible on the OfficeMax website by 13 December.
There may be some additional stationery requirements, which will be advised by individual teachers once classes start. Textbooks will be issued during the first few days of school.
Students who have had a locker in 2013 and wish to keep it for 2014 are able to do so upon payment of the annual charge of $10. New students and those who have previously not had a locker will be given the opportunity to secure one upon payment of the $10 fee. Payment should be made to Allison Wilson in the school office.
LAPTOPS AND TABLETS AT COLLEGE 2014
An increasing number of students are choosing to bring laptops or a tablet to college. This is an option that is open to Year 9–13 students and will increasingly become the norm. With the college connecting to N4L (Network for Learning) sometime in 2014, the use of laptops or tablets as tools of learning will become increasingly beneficial. The government is investing a huge amount to ensure schools make use of ultra-fast broadband (UFB) and this is opening an increasing number of teaching and learning possibilities. The college has recently made the decision to go with ‘google docs’ to deliver information to students, and a recent Ministry of Education agreement with Microsoft means that next year ‘Windows Office 365’ is available free of charge to students for their own laptop or tablet. Some factors that need to be considered before students choose to bring a laptop or tablet for use at college:
It needs to be a device that can connect to the college wireless network to be an effective learning tool.
Tablets smaller than 10” are unacceptable. Anything smaller than this will make it difficult for students to input data.
Both laptops and tablets need to be brought with a case to protect them when not in use.
Tablets are far more useful if they include a case that has a built-in keyboard; this will allow much better input of data.
Students are responsible for the security and proper use of their device while at college and the device can be confiscated and held if it is being used improperly.
All students will be required to sign the new ‘Digital Citizen Agreement’ in 2014. A copy of this agreement will be available on our website and it governs the use of electronic devices at college.
LAC POLICY RE STUDENTS’ CELLPHONES
Please note that the school will take NO responsibility for loss of or damage to cellphones at school. The college has a clear policy on student use of cellphones at school, and the reasons for this policy are:
To ensure that distractions from teaching and learning are minimised so that our students are focused on their learning.
To minimise the chances of unwise cellphone use leading to more serious discipline, personal and legal issues.
We are extremely grateful for parent support of the college policy on cellphone use at college. Any instances of serious text bullying outside of school hours should be reported to the local police. THE POLICY IS AS FOLLOWS:
Only Year 13 students are permitted to bring cell phones to school and may use them (in a discreet and appropriate manner) out of class time.
Other students may bring their cell phones to school; however, these cell phones must be handed into the office each day before school, and picked up after school.
Our staff have been instructed to confiscate cell phones when the owner is in breach of these regulations, and the phone can be picked up by a parent/caregiver of the student, or returned to the student at the end of the school term.
When cell phones are confiscated from students, the student owner of the cell phone could be required to copy out in his/her own handwriting and sign a statement that outlines the college policy on cell phone use and the reasons for this policy.
TRUANCY/LATENESS
For the majority of LAC students, absenteeism and lateness are not concerns; however, for a minority they are significant concerns. As a school we have implemented the ‘Rock On’ programme which identifies the different actions we take and incorporates a range of different agencies outside of school. The purpose of this programme is to assist those students and families who need help to get students to school and on time.
ABSENCE REPORTING If your child is absent from school, please leave a message on the Absence Voicemail. This is the only method that can guarantee that the information gets to the appropriate staff in a timely manner.
DAY SCHOOL BUSES The day school buses cover several different routes around Palmerston North. Please refer to separate page in this newsletter.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
The handbook is available on the school’s website. Although the student homework diary contains a summary of information on school procedures, rules and expectations, the handbook is the source of the most comprehensive information.
Students are NOT to access the administration/classroom/office through the main front doors unless they are accompanied by a parent/caregiver or staff member.
SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS LEAVING
CAMPUS DURING THE DAY
It is imperative that during the school day we are at all times able to keep track of the whereabouts of our students, to ensure their safety.
Consequently, all students leaving the campus outside of normal opening/closing times must be signed out by a parent/caregiver at reception.
If someone other than the main parent/caregiver (as listed on the school database) is to pick up a student, a note must be provided which has been signed by the parent/caregiver, giving authority, and reception staff may also need to phone the parent/caregiver to verify this before releasing the student.
Reception staff are authorised to ask for proof of identity of anyone signing a student out.
If the student returns to school before the end of the day, he/she must sign in at the office upon arrival.
STUDENTS DRIVING VEHICLES TO SCHOOL
Applications must be renewed each year; they do not carry
over automatically. Parents/caregivers will be required to countersign
each renewal.
All requests for the use of vehicles by students must be submitted to and verified by the Deputy Principal.
The only permission given is for students to drive to and from school. Students will not be permitted to leave the campus in their vehicles in the course of the school day (for example: for the buying of meals from the local dairy or any other food venue (please note also that food is not permitted to be ordered for delivery to the school); the buying of petrol or school materials; for going on any STAR course or excursions).
Applications for this privilege must be made on the correct form, which is obtainable from the Deputy Principal. When submitting the completed form, the driver's licence must be made available for sighting, and a copy will be retained for our files.
Applications for the carrying of passengers by student drivers (if their licence permits this) must be submitted for consideration by LAC Management, and must be accompanied by authorisation from a parent of the passenger and a parent of the driver.
Any infringement of the above conditions will result in the driving privilege being immediately cancelled.
OFFICE HOURS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
The school office will be closing at 2pm on Wednesday 18 December 2013 and will reopen at 9am on Monday 13 January 2014.
Maria Henry (Boarding Director): [email protected], 021 987161 Stan Walsh (Assistant Principal): [email protected] , 06 3541059 ext. 707
LAC UNIFORM
BOYS - Any combination of:
White short or long sleeved shirt with college emblem
School grey monogrammed shorts (elastic waist or tailored style), with either: 1. Shoes and socks: Plain grey knee length school socks and black leather lace-up school shoes with a heel. OR 2. Plain black Roman sandals.
Dark grey regulation college pants with grey school socks and black leather lace-up school shoes with a heel.
College monogrammed tie (purchased from school office). Must be worn in Terms 2 and 3; optional in Terms 1 and 4.
Optional: plain black belt with tailored shorts or dark grey college pants (no other belts are acceptable).
Navy v-necked woollen jersey with college emblem.
Navy v-necked woollen vest with college emblem.
Navy college blazer with college emblem (Y10 optional, Y11-13 compulsory) (ordered through the school office)
Black, waterproof raincoat with college emblem.
Black shower jacket with college emblem.
Black satchel or backpack with college emblem (optional).
GIRLS - Any combination of:
White short or long sleeved shirt with college emblem.
School regulation navy/royal blue/red checked skirt or culottes. To be worn no higher than 6cm off the floor when kneeling.
Navy knee length socks, navy cotton tights or navy opaque stockings.
Black leather lace-up school shoes, with a heel. To be worn with socks, tights or stockings.
Plain black Roman sandals. Not to be worn with socks, tights or stockings.
College monogrammed tie (purchased from school office). Must be worn in Terms 2 and 3; optional in Terms 1 and 4.
STATIONERY LIST 2014 – YEARS 7/8 Note: There may be additional requirements. Subject teachers will advise in class.
1 x 1E5 exercise book (Maths) 1 x 40-page Clearfile (Maths) 1 x 20-page Clearfile (General use) 12 x 1B8 exercise books: (Bible, Topic, Literacy, Reading, Draft Writing, Technology, Maori, Japanese, Fabrics, Health, +2 unlabelled) 2 x 3B1 Notebook (Spelling, Maori) 1 x Dulcie Holland Grade 1 workbook (Music) 1 x USB stick (Music) Clear File (Music) 1 x A4 Notebook (Music) 1 x A4 Visual Diary (Bockingford Spiral Bound) (Art) 1 x 6B graphite Pencil (Art) 1 x 3B graphite pencil (Art) 1 x set of 12 coloured pencils (Art and general use) 1 x Bible (New International version) Lined refill pad – 200 page (General use) Pencil case Pencil sharpener Eraser Ruler Scissors Highlighter 2 x large glue sticks 2 x blue ballpoint pens 1 x red ballpoint pen 2 x standard HB pencils
STATIONERY LIST 2014 – YEARS 9-13 Note: There may be additional requirements. Subject teachers will advise in class.
MUSIC Year 9-10: Dulcie Holland Grade 1 Workbook, USB stick, clearfile, A4 notebook Year 11: Dulcie Holland Grade 1, 2 & 3 Workbook, USB stick, clearfile, A4 notebook
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Years 11-13 1B8 exercise book
BIBLE Years 9-13 1B8 exercise book or ringbinder with refill
SOCIAL STUDIES Years 9-10 1B5 exercise book, clearfile, coloured pencils, glue stick, scissors
HISTORY Years 11-13 Ringbinder, refill, set of dividers, coloured pencils
ECONOMICS Years 11-13 1B5 exercise book, ruler, calculator
GEOGRAPHY Years 11-13 Ringbinder, refill, set of dividers, coloured pencils
MAORI Year 9 Small notebook, 1B8 exercise book Years 10-11 Small notebook, 1B8 exercise book (x2), clearfile, highlighters, multi-coloured biros
ENGLISH Years 9-10 Refill, clearfile, 1BA exercise book (x2) Years 11-13 Refill, 1BA exercise book
MATHS Years 9-13 Quad book (1J8, 1E5 or 1J5), blue pen, red pen, pencil, ruler, scientific calculator
