OUR COMMUNICATIONS
OUR COMMUNICATIONS
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We feel best results occur when parents / whānau, students and teachers work together and support one another in a shared endeavour. The key to the success of this relationship is effective communication.
Our open door policy means that Parents / whānau are free at any time to make an appointment to meet with any of our team at a mutually convenient time.
From time to time, in a people oriented activity such as education, there will be concerns.
When these occur, it is important that all parties involved work together to obtain a solution that is mutually acceptable and best for all concerned.
Our team is always happy to answer questions or queries via email or meet with you to discuss your concerns face to face, whenever possible.
HERO at Wharepapa South School
HERO at Wharepapa South School
At Wharepapa South School, we are proud to use Hero – a powerful and secure online platform that reflects our curriculum, vision, and values.
Hero provides a safe and easy way for teachers, students, and families to connect and share learning anytime, anywhere, on any device.
With Hero, you can:
Read and comment on posts about your child’s learning
View your child’s progress and goals
Keep up to date with school notices sent to your child’s class or groups
Respond to notices such as surveys and permission forms
Notify the school if your child is late or absent
Navigate to other school-related pages and information
Customise your account with a profile picture
Choose how you would like to receive notifications
Learning posts, curriculum information, and goal-setting combine to create an online report that builds year after year. Over time, you’ll have access to written posts, images, videos, work samples, and helpful resources – all in one place.
👉 Download the Hero app today from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and set up your family account to stay connected with your child’s learning journey.
Please note, the school must have your correct email address in our system for you to be able to see your children's work and learning goals.
Newsletter
Newsletter
The school newsletter is published every Friday and emailed to parents. It is one way of keeping you informed about what has been happening … and what is going on at school. We are happy to put parent notices into our newsletter, depending on the availability of space.
Newsletters are emailed to parents via HERO and uploaded to our facebook page and website, if you would prefer a physical copy, please email our office placing newsletter in the subject line.
Parent Calendar
Parent Calendar
We have a google calendar where all our events and holidays are entered. You are able to access this to check dates for fundraising events, sports days, teacher only days etc. These will also be published in the school newsletter.
Board Minutes & Reports
Board Minutes & Reports
These are public documents and are available for you to read on request.
Reporting to Parents
Reporting to Parents
Reporting to Parents at Wharepapa South School
Reporting to Parents at Wharepapa South School
At Wharepapa South School, we value strong partnerships between home and school. Keeping you informed about your child’s learning and progress is an important part of this.
Meet the Teacher Evening – At the beginning of each year, we hold a “Meet the Teacher” evening. This is a chance to connect with your child’s teacher, hear about the year ahead, and share any key information about your child.
Learning Goal Meetings – Early in the year, you will also be invited to meet with your child’s teacher to set learning goals together. Mid-year, there is another opportunity to meet and discuss your child’s progress, celebrate successes, and set new goals for the remainder of the year.
Formal Reporting on HERO – Twice a year (mid-year and end-of-year), a formal written report will be posted on HERO. These reports show where your child is working within the curriculum phases and the progress they have made throughout the year.
We believe ongoing communication is key, so parents are always welcome to contact teachers at any time if they would like to discuss their child’s learning further.
School Policies
School Policies
Our school policies are available for everyone to read through on the School Docs website. We encourage you to do this to keep informed with how the school is governed. The username and password for this is in our school newsletter.
Social Media
Social Media
We have a Facebook and Instagram page where we post information that is relevant fro the school community. Sometimes we
Issues, Questions and Concerns
Issues, Questions and Concerns
From time to time you will have questions, you may have issues or want to raise concerns with us. We ask that you maintain open communication with your child’s teacher. The class teacher is your first point of contact. It is a matter of courtesy to make an appointment at the office or with your child's teacher to discuss matters that may take a little longer than a few minutes.
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