St Joseph's School Timaru .::. General Information

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ABSENCES

If your child is unable to attend school any day, please leave a message,
giving a reason for the absence on the answer phone (688-1376) before
9:00 am.

ACTIVITY CONTRIBUTION

The 2011 Activity Contribution has been set at $12.50 per term per child
i.e. $50 for the year.

While the Activity Contribution is not compulsory, it covers the cost of
such things as visiting cultural or performing groups, some class
expenses, RE digital resource, transport to swimming and the End of
Year Mass and copying expenses.

The Religious Education digital resource is a new resource provided to
schools. The resource includes children's activity pages and interactive
digital lessons. Parents are asked to subsidise the cost of this resource.
It is tax deductible. Check the IRD website for details on tax rebates.

It should be noted that this figure may not cover all costs that will arise
during a year. Individual class or syndicate activities (e.g. camps, ski
trips etc) will be charged separately.

In addition the Board of Trustees and the School Community Group
often meet the costs of a number of activities which will enhance your
child/children's education.

Cheques should be made payable to St Joseph's School.

DENTAL CLINIC

The mobile dental clinic visits the school once a year

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Our Health Nurse is Mrs Jane Pierce. She visits school regularly -
usually every second Thursday. Hearing and eyesight tests are carried
out by the Public Health Services on all 5 year old children and others as
needed. All 5 year olds have ahealth check before school entry. The
Nurse is available to discuss and advise on children's health with parents.
She can be contacted on 684-8511.

GROUP SPECIAL EDUCATION
(Special Education Services)

The service is available to both school and parents. It provides assistance
with assessing student's ability, and advising on any other problems
affecting student's progress and behaviour at school or home including
speech and language problems. A teacher may refer a student to this
service with parents' permission.

Group Special Education Services is located at Level 5, The Tower
Building, George Street, Timaru. Phone 687 2800, Fax 687 2829

READING RECOVERY

At present our school is involved in the reading recovery programme for
students aged 5.09 to 7.00. Strict criteria is used to select students most
in need. The programme requires home support. It is aimed at students
who have fallen behind their peers in regard to reading. One on one
instruction is given daily.

ASHTON SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Once or twice a term, families have the opportunity to order books.
Please ensure that the correct money and order form are returned
to the school office in an envelope that can be "posted" in the box
located in the office foyer.
Cheques should be made payable to Scholastic New Zealand.

ASSEMBLIES

A full school assembly is held each Friday at 2 pm in the
School Hall. Each class takes turns having responsibility for the
assembly or Paraliturgy preparation.
Parents are most welcome to attend.

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