Staff

Pompallier school is staffed by a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to providing students with an excellent education in a nurturing environment.

PTFA

Pompallier School has strong PTFA which is always looking for new members. This vital school group raises money and supports the school in many different projects and ventures. The group meets regularly throughout the term.

Reporting to Parents

Teachers track student achievement through out the year which is shared with parents as follows:

• Each student has an portfolio where a sample of work is placed each week
• Assessment tasks are varied to cover the school curriculum
• At the end of Terms 1 and 3 the folder is sent home to share with families. An evaluation sheet is included for comment
• At the start of Term 3 formal parent/teacher interviews are held, with the assessment folder as a guiding document
• A written report is sent home to parents at the end of Term 2 and Term 4.

Teaching staff are available for informal discussions on student learning and well-being at any other times by request.

Learning Support

The classroom teachers are supported by a Teacher Aide and a Resource Teacher of Learning and Behavior who offer learning support for students. Extension programmes are offered to cater for children with special abilities. Students are encouraged to enter external competitions such as Australian Science, Maths and English (run by the University of N.S.W) and Problem Challenge (run by the University of Otago). We are proud to have a fine record of success in all of these competitions.

Home Readers (Junior Students)

Daily reading material is sent home in Journal Bags. Families are asked to supervise the reading of this material and to encourage further reading.

Newsletters

A newsletter with events, policy changes and school happenings is sent home every second Wednesday with the eldest child in the family. The newsletter in available to the church, local clubs and organizations as a means of conveying messages.

Children's Health

The Public Health Nurse provides Health Services to our school. The enrolment questionnaire and discussion with the New Entrant Teacher form part of an assessment of each child’s health when they start school. From time to time the school may ask the Health Nurse to see a child at school for running ears, vision checks, assessment of skin conditions, etc. please inform the school if you do not require this service for your child. You may contact our Health Nurse, through the school directly, or by phoning 408 3425.

Routine checks on eyesight and hearing are conducted at the school during the year. Cleanliness of hair and nails is a parental responsibility and is encouraged. The school needs to be informed if children are on regular medication. Antidotes for specific allergies can be kept in the School Sick Bay. Our attention should also be drawn to any ailments your child might suffer from while at school.

Dental Treatment

Inspection visits are conducted yearly, where all children on the school roll are seen. Parents whose children require treatment are contacted by the Dental Nurse. You can contact the Dental Nurse by phoning 408 0125.

School Fees

Attendance Dues: $72.00 per child per term.
(As a condition of enrolment in an Integrated School, there is a legal requirement for families to pay Attendance Dues, which helps to maintain the school). Voluntary Donation: $10.00 per child per term (This is for services from the Catholic Education Office). Voluntary Activity Donation: $13.00 per child per term (This assists your children and the school).

School Uniforms

Students wear the following school uniform with pride:

This is compulsory for Year 0 through to Year 8. Black shorts and House coloured T-shirt

Summer uniforms

All children need to have a school hat and also sandals in term 1 and term 4.

This is part of our school uniform policy and sun-smart policy.

Thanks to those parents that got this organized during the holidays. It is difficult at times to get sandals due to the lack of retailers selling them so just a note explaining this is fine.

Please ensure that you clearly name all uniform items.

School Times

9.00 am: School commences
10.30 - 10.50 am: Morning tea interval
12.30 - 1.15 pm: Lunch break
3.00 pm: School concludes

Home Work

Home work is a vital continuance of classroom learning, Pompallier has a home work policy which is available for families on request. All teachers send home regular homework assignments. Families are encouraged to assist their children with home work assignments and to consult with teachers if assistance is required. Please make sure that homework becomes a regular feature in your child’s home life as it reinforces what is being taught in the classrooms. Children need to have a homework space that is clear of distractions and noise.

Parent Help

We rely on and encourage family support and parent help to assist us with School activities. We are grateful for the support we receive from families in transporting students and the like. Please feel welcome to support your child and the school to provide the best possible education for all.

Involvement in Parish Worship

There is a family Mass each term on a Sunday, where children and parents are involved. The whole school attends Mass on Holy Days of Obligation. The school also runs two masses a term on a Sunday thus encouraging a strong school / Parish relationship. Classes attend Friday Mass at 9.15 on a programme outlined by the Director of Religious Studies at the beginning of the year.

School Assemblies

A prayer assembly is held each Monday morning from 9.00-9.15 am. A School assembly is held fortnightly on Friday at 2.10 pm. Family, friends and the community are encouraged to join us.