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SUPPORT Our school enjoys tremendous support from its Board of Trustees, PTA and Friends of Westmere Trust. Parents are encouraged to play a full part in all of these support organisations.

Enrolment, Financial Information

ENROLMENT An enrolment form is available by e-mailing the school at office@westmereprimary.school.nz . Children enrolling at 5 years of age are encouraged to visit the school and New Entrant Classroom in the month preceding their 5th birthday. This is generally arranged with the teacher responsible for that classroom.

SCHOOL BUSES As a rural school, we rely on school buses to transport a number of our children to and from school. This service is provided by the Ministry of Education. In addition a bus run from the city collects children as it travels up Victoria Avenue and Great North Road. A daily fare is payable for this service.

STATIONERY PACKS A stationery pack is prepared for all children enrolling at 5 years old. A small amount of stationery is kept on hand for other areas of the school. Parents receive a stationery list at the end of the school year pertinent for the new year and are encouraged to seek the "best deal" in town.

SCHOOL LUNCHES Children can buy lunch on Mondays and Fridays. Friday lunches are prepared by the PTA and the profits from these subsidise school camps, trips and visiting cultural groups.

SATURDAY SPORTS All children are encouraged to take part in Saturday Sports. Uniforms and equipment are provided by Westmere School. A fee is charged to cover equipment replacement and team registration.

SCHOOL FEES These are set annually by our Board of Trustees to supplement our Government Grant. Details are available from the Principal or office.

The Westmere Environment

SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS These are published weekly on Thursdays Do you wish to receive a newsletter by email? If so, click here. ( The eldest child in every family brings one home. Community members are welcome to contribute to this weekly publication.

PARENTAL HELP A booklet of guidelines is available to any parent contemplating such involvement.

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY This is held every Friday afternoon. Parents are welcome to attend.

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Are based on the following convention.

Teachers and pupils have the right to expect and obtain standards of behaviour appropriate to everyone's needs.
Teachers and pupils have the right to work in a pleasant classroom atmosphere.

Our behaviour management system involves early parental contact where difficulties arise. There are also incentives and awards which affirm the positive behaviours.

A HOUSE SYSTEM Is in place encouraging friendly competition between children in various school events.

TRADITIONAL WESTMERE SCHOOL ANNUAL EVENTS These include swimming sports, pet day, interschool athletic events, interschool cross country, science fair, a school musical production and end of year break-up ceremony.

Parents are an important part of these events.

Westmere promotes a rural atmosphere and is closely involved with a cluster group of rural schools. Interschool events with these schools involve - swimming, athletics, cross country, as well as musical and cultural activities.

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