Inglewood Primary School

NEWSLETTER No 13 - 28 July 2023

Our Mission:

Learning to think, to do, to be

Ako ki te whakaaro, ako ki te mahi, ako kia ora ai te mauri

Our Vision: To provide a teaching and learning environment where of those involved: demonstrate respect, expect the best, achieve through opportunity, communicate actively & feel good and safe

Nau Mai Haere Mai, Talofa, Faʻafeiloaiga, Bula, Talitali fiefia

A huge welcome back to term 3. We are soo excited to see you all and to be walking this learning journey together. We would like to also welcome our new students and staff and all associated whānau to Inglewood Primary School. We look forward to getting to know you all better and to seeing you at various events throughout the remainder of the school year.

As many of you are aware, we have a lot of building work happening at school right now including a lovely new staff car park which is coming along nicely. It is timely to remind all of our school community to be mindful of vehicles that may be moving in or out of the school grounds.

We would like to thank all of those that were able to attend the Student Led Conferences this week. This is always a great opportunity to strengthen the connections between the school and home. All conversations are important and we value your time taken to come and have these conversations.

Attendance

Attendance and engagement at school continues to be a major focus for the Ministry of Education (MOE). The MOE want all tamariki attending school 90% or more of the time.

The MOE have defined the following:

Any student who is attending less than 90% is considered an attendance concern.

Students who have an attendance rate between 80-90% are considered to be irregularly absent.

Students who have an attendance rate between 70-80% are considered to be moderately absent.

Students who have an attendance rate below 70% are considered to be chronically absent.

We have summarised our school attendance data for Terms 1 and 2:

Term 1

Attending 90% or more of the time - 66%

Attending 80% - 90% of the time - 23%

Attending below 70% - 80% of the time - 7%

Attending below 70% of the time - 4%

Term 2

Attending 90% or more of the time - 53%

Attending 80% - 90% of the time - 30%

Attending below 70% - 80% of the time - 9%

Attending below 70% of the time - 8%

The Ministry of Education have put in attendance targets for 2024:

Attending 90% or more of the time - 70%

Attending 80% - 90% of the time - 19%

Attending 70% - 80% of the time - 6%

Attending below 70% or less of the time - 5%

When you look at your child's 2023 mid year report the attendance summary for your child. Our goal is for a child to miss no more than 5 days of school per term. If a child is sick, then goes on holiday, has a couple of days at home etc it soon adds up to a surprising amount of absences.

Starting this term we will be notifying families when attendance drops below 90%. In the majority of cases our school absences are explained and justified. However we will be proactive in letting families know when attendance starts to drop just to keep you aware and informed. We have already started having discussions with whānau of tamariki whose absence is below 90% for Terms 1 and 2 just to see how we can understand and help where required.

In our next newsletter we will explain the codes and the difference between justified and unjustified absences.

Whānau Voice Survey 2023

Whānau voice and support is for all our learners across Te Kāhui Ako o Kōhanga Moa. We would appreciate you taking the time to fill in the survey below. For each survey submitted there will be an entry into the Te Kāhui Ako o Kōhanga Moa $200 New World grocery voucher draw.

The video that was put together to spread the word is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25DNF71Y_KQ

The Survey Link to share is here:

https://forms.gle/zTQFVkBsUSfZ2mBNA

REACH Goal Week 1-2

To be consistently working towards final achievements.

Kia mahi tonu ki nga whakatutukitanga whakamutunga.

Students of the Week - Term 3 Week 1

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Panitahi Whanau Naki Plumbing & Gas

Matthew Curtain

For being a hardworking learner and always trying your best. You are a great example and REACH model to others. Thank you!

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Pouākai Whanau Be Natural Soap

Nonoi Fruean

for being a hardworking and focused student who is caring and kind to others. For being a REACH role model with a smile on her face always.

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Tokomaru Whanau RJ Mason Transport Ltd

Cooper Marshall - Smith

For being a self motivated, enthusiastic learner who demonstrates excellent REACH values! in everything he does. Always kind, caring and honest to all those that surround him.

Ka Rawe Cooper you are a great role model for IPS!!

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Waiongana Iti Whanau Drain Master Ltd

Lakin Bailey

For giving 110% to his mahi, and being kind and respectful to others.

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Puke Haupapa Whanau Jacqui Hemi - Mike Pero Mortgages

Braxton Ward

For a superstar start to the term. You are engaged in your learning, ensuring all activities are completed to the highest standard. Keep being an awesome role model in our class.