Student Handbook Golflands Campus 2017

Table of Contents Pages INTRODUCTION 3 VISION STATEMENT 4 GENERAL AIMS 5 ELIM CHRISTIAN COLLEGE CURRICULUM 6 - 8 Vision Statement/Principles/Arise/Values PARENT COMMITMENT & RESPONSIBILITIES 9 STUDENT GUIDELINES 10 - 15 At school/At home/Mufti Days Before School Rules/ Lunchtime Rules/Playground Rules Expectations for Student Behaviour/Golflands Campus Behaviour Management/Expectations for

Classroom Use Digital Citizenship GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES 15 - 30 Term Dates/Bell Times/ARISE Parents/Assemblies/BYOD

Complaints made against Teachers

Emergency Evacuations/Homework/Illness or Accident/Lateness Leave or Absence/Library/Lunches/Messages to Students During School Time Movement To and From School/Newsletter/Office Hours/Parent Involvement

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Prize Giving Ceremonies/Property/Queries/Reports/School Fees/Donations/School Links/

Stationery Staff Only Days/Student Counsellor/Telephone/The School Day/Toilet Blocks/Uniform - Regula- tion Details/Hair/Uniform Uniform sales/Second hand items/Visitors/Withdrawing from Elim/What to do if… PEOPLE TO KNOW 31 - 33 APPENDICES 34 - 39 Appendix 1 - Procedure: Internet Acceptable Use Appendix 2 - Agreement: Internet Acceptable Use Agreement Appendix 3 - Blended Class/BYOD Agreement Appendix 4 - Student Contract Appendix 5 - A Brief History of Elim Christian College

Introduction

Welcome to the 2017 school year at Elim Christian College, one school on two sites! We are so glad to have you and your family as part of our school community. In fact this is your school and we look forward to a wonderfully productive partnership.

Students I encourage you to allow God to challenge, shape and grow your character this year. It is the depth and quality of your character that will open doors for you, enable you to face hard situations and to help you pursue your dreams. I love the ARISE Elim culture that repeatedly emphasizes Achievement to be the best you can be; taking Responsibility and acting with respect; being Inspired in your thinking and developing an impressive backpack of skills; all laid on a deep foundation of Christian character and Elim values.

Again this year you will hear the right time, right place, right thing and right attitude message. We make no apology for this because you must be highly focused to achieve academically and grow socially, emotionally and spiritually. With dogged determination we take seriously our responsibility to facilitate your highest growth in all areas.

Murray Burton MNZM

Principal

VISION STATEMENT

Elim Christian College community aims for each student to be inspired, responsible, academically and practically skilled lifelong learners, living their Christian values and exploring their God-given potential, to achieve personal excellence for God’s glory.

ARISE to a future and a hope.

This Vision Statement is displayed in each classroom and is an integral part of all classroom programmes and activities.

A.R.I.S.E The ARISE strategic framework is one of the tools the College has developed to guide its development.

The heart of this strategic framework is described by the word A.R.I.S.E.

A Achievement We want all students to achieve their personal best.

We want all students to be self-disciplined, diligent citizens and life-long R Responsibility learners. We want all students to have fun learning, celebrate success with an attitude I Inspiration for excellence. We want all students highly skilled and equipped to make a creative and S Skills innovative contribution to society. (Elim) Christian We want all students to have a foundation of Biblical knowledge expressed E Character vibrantly in Christian values and character.

General Aims

Elim Christian College Community (Staff, Parents, Guardians, Caregivers, Whanau) seeks:

1. To provide an excellent Christian education, developing well-balanced young people with a view of life fashioned and unified by GOD’S WORD.

2. To promote and teach the Lordship of JESUS CHRIST, the fullness of the HOLY SPIRIT and the ultimate authority of GOD’S WORD in all aspects of the school and life in general.

3. To facilitate excellent stewardship of spirit, mind and body, where the whole person is developed in a “whole of life” context producing disciples who are released in their God-given gifting and calling.

4. To enable each student to achieve personal excellence in a wide range of educational endeavours.

5. To cultivate servant leadership in students and equip them for work and service in the world of the twenty-first century, having a Christian philosophy of life, values and standards.

6. To provide high quality facilities and equipment, in a warm, friendly, open, and disciplined environment.

Elim Christian College aims to provide a stimulating environment and programmes which:

1. Contributes knowledge, skills and experience relevant to contemporary society.

2. Engenders school spirit and a sense of community where there is respect for the dignity of each individual (made in the image of God), and where self-esteem, self-discipline, diligence, initiative, tolerance and caring are actively fostered.

3. Provides a balanced Biblical World View curriculum providing a wide range of subjects and learning opportunities.

4. Acknowledges and respects the uniqueness of the individual assisting them to become culturally sensitive, caring, tolerant and accepting of others.

5. Encourages students to become self-motivated and self-disciplined, committed to the pursuit of excellence and with high personal standards of endeavour and achievement, behaviour, manner and dress.

6. Ensures there is effective communication between school and parents to enable home and school to work together.

Elim Christian College Curriculum

VISION STATEMENT Elim Christian College community aims for each student to be inspired, responsible, academically and practically skilled life long learners, living their Christian values and exploring their- God given potential, to achieve personal excellence for God’s glory. ARISE to a future and a hope.

PRINCIPLES Consistent with a Christian World View- High Expectations; Treaty of Waitangi; Cultural Diversity; Inclusion;

Learning to Learn; Community Engagement; Coherence; Future Focus.

VALUES KEY COMPETENCIES LEARNING AREAS  Respect for God  Achieve your best: Using  Scripture Obedience language symbols and  English  Respect for People texts Integrity  Arts: Music, Drama,  Be Responsible: Managing Dance, Visual Arts Equity self  Health & PE  Respect for God’s World  Be an Inspired thinker: Ecological Sustainability Thinking  Mathematics  Respect for Faith and  Use your Skills to serve:  Science Character Participating and  Social Science Excellence Justice contributing  Technology Respect Mercy  Display Elim Christian  Languages  Respect for Knowledge, character: Be an example Understanding and of Christ. Relating to  Careers Wisdom others.  Digital Citizenship Innovation Inquiry Curiosity

THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM 6

Christian Worldview

The Curriculum reflects a Christian Worldview underpinning all areas of learning.

The curriculum supports and empowers all students to learn and achieve personal High Expectations excellence, regardless of their individual circumstances.

The curriculum acknowledges the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the bicultural Treaty of Waitangi foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand. All students have the opportunity to acquire knowledge of te reo Maori me ona tikanga.

The curriculum reflects New Zealand’s cultural diversity and values the histories and Cultural Diversity traditions of all its people.

The curriculum is non-sexist, non-racist, and non-discriminatory; it ensures that students’ Inclusion identities, languages, abilities and talents are recognised and affirmed and that their learning needs are addressed.

The curriculum encourages all students to reflect on their own learning processes and to Learning to Learn learn how to learn.

Community The curriculum has meaning for students, connects with their wider lives, and engages Engagement the support of their families, whanau and communities.

The curriculum offers all students a broad education that makes links within and across Coherence learning areas, provides for coherent transitions and opens up pathways to further learning.

The curriculum encourages students to look to the future by exploring such significant Future Focus future-focused issues as sustainability, citizenship, enterprise and globalisation.

VALUES Respect for God, Self and Others ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ Matthew 22:36 ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ Matthew 22:39

Parent Commitment and Responsibilities

Parents who send their students to Elim Christian College do so as a matter of personal choice. In so doing, they make a firm commitment to support the philosophy, goals and practices of the school and agree to abide by its policies and procedures, in particular:

1. Support the teacher as the classroom manager and learning facilitator.

2. Send students to school on time and pick them up after school on time.

3. Respond promptly to school communications which require a reply.

4. Expect students to be responsible for their own behaviour and take some responsibility for their own learning.

5. Send students to school encouraging them to have a positive attitude toward learning by expecting them to do their best work at all times.

6. Send students to school clean, healthy, rested and adhering to the uniform dress code.

7. Encourage respectful attitudes towards school and all staff.

8. Become involved in school programmes, activities and events wherever possible.

9. Review and sign any papers on which the teacher requires a parent signature.

10. Encourage systematic study and celebrate positive student performance and effort.

11. Seek to provide conditions at home conducive to study and homework.

12. Attend parent-teacher-student conferences.

13. Support the disciplinary measures recommended by the college.

Student Guidelines

1. Students are expected at all times to do their best and are responsible for achieving their maximum learning potential. Students are expected to work within the school policies, procedures and rules.

2. Christian Living is expressed in respect for others, respect for the possessions of others, loyalty to one another and above all, loyalty to God.

 Respect for others includes honesty, kindness, consideration, and caring for others, and in particular those who are weaker, younger, quieter, or less able.

 Respect for possessions of others means articles will not be interfered with, damaged, or borrowed without the owner’s permission.

 Loyalty to God and obedience to His will means that there will be a dedication to work towards what is worthy and pleasing to Him.

Student Guidelines

3. At school, students are required to:

 Uphold and respect Christian values at all times.

 Obey and respect all staff members.

 Be where they are supposed to be at all times - timetabled.

 Use good manners, treating others with respect, courtesy and fairness.

 Respect the rights and property of others.

 Be responsible to care for all materials, equipment, furniture and fittings.

 Behave in a safe manner at all times.

 Show good sportsmanship.

 Follow playground and game rules.

 Aim for their personal best, work with determination and enthusiasm and allow others to do the same.

 Work neatly and in an orderly manner.

 Complete assigned work, on time and at an acceptable level.

 Make up work missed during absences.

 Develop self-discipline and exercise self-control in all situations.

 Accept the consequences of their own actions.

 PE uniform for PE classes.

4. At home, students are required to:

 Deliver all written notes or letters from the school promptly to parents and if required, return them promptly to school.

 Complete homework to the best of their ability and return it on time.

5. Mufti Days

 We expect that students will dress appropriately and sensibly for all mufti days.

 No bare midriffs showing.

 No item of clothing should have inappropriate slogans.

 No coloured hair.

Before School Rules

1. There is no supervision at school until 8:15am. Early students are to wait outside the hall on the steps until 8.15am, when the Duty teacher opens the hall.

2. All students must be in the hall between 8.15 and 8.30am. All students arriving on the Kiwi and Beachlands/Maraetai buses must go to the hall and wait until 8.30am.

3. Students must not play ball games/tag or run around in the hall. Sit or stand quietly in groups until the bell goes. At the 8.30am bell students are dismissed to walk quietly to their classrooms.

Lunchtime Rules

1. All students must be seated whenever they are eating at morning tea and at lunchtime. Students sit inside the classroom or on mats just outside the classroom.

2. At the beginning of lunchtime, students must sit down and remain seated until the 12.10 bell has rung. Students then put up their hands to await dismissal by the teacher who checks that all rubbish has been picked up; the area is left clean and tidy and then dismisses the student.

3. When the bell rings at 12.40pm, the playground Duty teacher ensures the hand bell is also rung throughout the playground and the Field Duty Teacher blows a whistle. This ensures all students have time to prepare for the afternoon session starting at 12.45pm.

Playground Rules

1. Balls are to be used only on the field or the court and not near classrooms or on the playground. No kicking balls on the court.

2. No riding of bikes/scooters/skateboards in the school grounds. Students put their helmets on and wheel their bike/scooter/skateboard out of the grounds before riding home.

3. Students are not allowed to retrieve balls without permission, etc. from road, building site, car park or roof. Report the missing ball etc. to the Duty teacher for retrieval.

4. Students must stay within the fenced off boundary limit at all times.

5. Walking only under the verandahs.

6. Students may be in the hall only under ADULT supervision.

7. Keep clear of gardens so no plants will be spoilt.

9. All uneaten lunches must be taken home and rubbish put in bins. Students must be seated whenever they are eating.

Playground Rules

10. Students are not permitted in classrooms at interval or lunchtime unless with a teacher.

11. In Terms 1 and 4 students must wear a hat. The hat is to be worn correctly and should be a royal blue bucket hat for Y1 - 4. Any student not wearing a hat must stay under the shade of the verandah.

12. The Adventure Playground can be used by all students but care must be taken to respect each other’s safety, especially on the roundabout – see roster.

13. Valuable items, toys and large sums of money are not to be brought to school. These items should never be left in classrooms or schoolbags. The school cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen property. Y3-6 students’ iPads should be stored in the lockable cupboards in the classrooms.

14. On wet days, play quietly in the classrooms. No digital devices are to be used. Tidy up carefully at the end of the break. Listen and obey your wet day monitor.

The school code of behaviour is based on common sense, concern for others and acceptable standards of behaviour. We believe that young people must learn to accept full responsibility for their own actions and to realise that what they do often affects other people and often has a negative impact on the school’s image. Expectations for Student Behaviour

1. The college has the strong expectation that the high standards of behaviour and dress will be upheld, not only while students are at school but also at other times when students are readily identifiable as belonging to this school.

2. Therefore, parents/caregivers, when signing the enrolment form, acknowledge acceptance of such rules and regulations and of the school’s right to enforce them. These rules will be enforced while students are at school, in school uniform, moving to and from school, and at all school activities or school related activities including sports fixtures.

3. Elim Christian College retains the right to implement disciplinary action towards any enrolled student for inappropriate behaviour or conduct. This applies outside of school hours from the time the student leaves home (i.e. parent’s care) until the time the student returns home (i.e. into his/her parents’ care). This policy also relates to all associated school activities and whether or not the student is dressed in mufti or school uniform.

4. A condition of entry to Elim Christian College is that students abide by the school rules. In the event that a student’s behaviour consistently breaches the rules or if a student commits a serious offence, the privilege of attending Elim Christian College may be withdrawn through the appropriate application of the discipline system in accordance with Ministry of Education Guidelines for Suspensions and Stand-downs.

5. Knives or any other weapons, dangerous or offensive items, fireworks, cigarettes, matches, cigarette lighters, alcohol, illegal drugs, party pills or pornographic material are prohibited and consequences of disregarding this rule are extremely serious. Any prescribed drugs brought to school must be handed into

Expectations for Student Behaviour

the office, with a parental letter, by the students. Any student in possession of scheduled drugs not prescribed to them is considered to be in possession of illegal drugs.

6. Disrespectful behaviour such as harassment, abuse, rudeness, insolence and bad language will not be tolerated whatsoever. The consequences of any behaviour of this type are serious and will be enforced.

7. Graffiti, vandalism or abuse of school property or property belonging to any student is prohibited. The consequences of these actions are serious and will be enforced.

8. Dishonest behaviour such as theft or cheating is unacceptable and carries serious consequences.

9. Students are encouraged to socialise in groups. Exclusive relationships are forbidden while the students are within the jurisdiction of the College. Affectionate physical contact between students is not permitted. These rules will be enforced while students are at school, in school uniform, moving to and from school, and at all school activities or school related activities.

10. All students cycling to and from school must wear safety helmets. Cycling in the school grounds is prohibited.

Collaborative Classroom Management

At Elim Christian College, we support a collaborative classroom management style. The emphasis is in ‘How can I help this student to return to, and stay on the right road as we journey together?’

Management Strategies Include:

1. Students participate in structuring the classroom.

2. Children help each other identify and practise discipleship skills.

3. Teachers use guided problem solving procedures to plan the way forward together.

4. Where boundaries are repeatedly challenged, consequences will be implemented to reinforce appropriate behaviour.

5. For serious misbehaviour contact will be made with parents.

6. Restoring of relationships by encouraging apologies and reflection on their own actions, are important steps we take in any situation of conflict.

Our goal is restorative justice - to provide long term influence on values, behaviour and student’s ability to take responsibility for their own actions. We endeavour to establish Godly personal standards for each student, and the courage and integrity to uphold and promote responsibility within the school community.

Golflands Campus Behaviour Management Chart

All classes have a Visual Traffic Light Display with adhesive/magnetic student name labels; a Tino Pai Sticker Chart and a set of Tino Pai Star Cards.

Classroom Management

Purple Tino Pai Light - This is given to students who go above and beyond what is expected of them. At the Light end of the day, students receive Tino Pai Award sticker for excellent behaviour if they are still on the purple light. When a student has gained 10 stickers, they may receive a small prize or certificate from the teacher. Students also receive a Tino Pai Star Card. This card is placed in the Tino Pai Star Box in reception. At the Celebration Assembly every Friday afternoon, three Tino Pai Star Cards will be drawn. Each student will receive a $5 tuckshop voucher.

Green Expectation Light - All students start the day on green light. Light

Orange Warning Light - Students must put their name on the orange light, then stand next to the teacher and Light explain why they have been moved to the warning light. Student remains on the orange light all day.

Red Red light 1 Teacher decides appropriate consequence for the misbehaviour, e.g. Red bucket/letter of apology/ letter to parents/stay in at lunchtime, etc. Y0-2 teachers: note Red Light in student’s homework book for discussion at home. Red light 2 Teacher sends student with enough work for the next block and a note of explanation to their Team Leader’s room (or other Team Leader if not available) for time out. Teacher discusses the situation with Team Leader and then either emails/phones/contacts the parents/caregiver to discuss the issue. Student completes a Behaviour Journal and Thinking Plan. Copies sent home to parents for discussion and signing. Notify the Assistant Heads of Golflands Campus, Neetha Mudhan and Angela Rees of this communication. Information is then entered into Kamar (SMS). Red light 3 If a Red Light is received in a day or any other serious misdemeanour occurs in the classroom, the student is sent to Golflands Campus Assistant Heads. The Assistant Heads will contact the parents and follow through on the incident with consequences. Student completes a Behaviour Journal and Think- ing Plan. Copies sent home to parents for discussion and signing. An incident form is filled in and the data entered into Kamar (SMS).

Expectations for Classroom Use

1. The classroom is a place of learning and must be kept clean, tidy and quiet.

2. Teachers’ offices are for their own private use.

3. The utmost respect for furniture and equipment is expected. Markings on desks are not permitted ever. Such behaviour will be the subject of disciplinary action. Furniture must be left neatly set out after use.

4. Balls are not to be played with inside the classrooms or on the veranda. Food must not be left in classrooms.

5. No students should be inside classrooms during playtime or interval unless in the company of a teacher.

6. It is culturally inappropriate to sit on desks where learning takes places or on tables where food is prepared or consumed.

Digital Citizenship

We aim to have confident, respectful and safe students in the online environment. The school is committed to ensuring all staff and students interact responsibility, safely, respectfully and fully in keeping with biblical standards and Christian character. Defining, training in and monitoring of digital discipleship is a significant work project for Elim Christian College. We acknowledge and empathise with parental concerns and ask you to join us on the journey of digital discipleship.

We require all parents/caregivers and students to sign the Internet Acceptable User Agreement and return it to school before access to the internet is granted. Failure to adhere to the principles of the agreement could mean internet access is withdrawn or other consequences put in place.

General Information and Procedures

2017 TERM DATES Term 1 : 7 February - 13 April Term 2 : 1 May - 7 July Term 3 : 24 July - 29 September Term 4 : 16 October - 14 December

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2017 BELL TIMES (Y0-6) 8:50 am Classes Commence 10:40 am Morning Tea 11:00 am Class Continues

12:00 pm Lunch

12:45 pm Class Continues 1:45 pm Afternoon Recess 2:00 pm Class Continues 3:00 pm Classes Conclude

ARISE PARENTS

This group is a great way for parents to become actively involved in school life, giving support and helping with fundraising. Each year we rely on these wonderful parents to run activities, raise funds, pray for and assist the school. Parents who wish to join should contact [email protected] and watch for notices in the newsletter.

ASSEMBLIES

There is a Y0-6 assembly in the Golflands Campus Hall on selected Fridays at 2:00pm to 2:50pm. Parents are very welcome to attend the assembly.

On a Monday morning at 8:50am to 9:10am, we have a Worship Assembly in the Golflands Campus Hall, where students come together for a time of singing and celebration.

BYOD The use of iPads are now being actively integrated into learning activities.

iPads must only be used for planned educational activities between 8.30am and 3.00pm. Any device found to be being misused will have it confiscated. This includes break times and common rooms. No argument – no exceptions! The device will remain with the Head or Assistant Head until the parent personally arranges to come to the relevant campus and request its return. Students may approach the campus office to phone out. Such requests will be decided on a case by case basis. On a school trip, the teacher in charge will make it clear before the trip what the boundaries regarding the use of mobile devices are.

The school is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal devices. Each student takes responsibility for their own device. The sharing of devices is not encouraged.

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COMPLAINTS MADE AGAINST TEACHERS

All complaints made in writing and signed will be investigated by an independent senior member of staff. As a general rule, hearsay from parents or students will not be investigated if the person making the comment or complaint is not prepared to ‘own’ it.

It is appreciated that students may feel vulnerable or fearful and may not wish to be identified as the initiator of a complaint and choose to remain anonymous. This may apply in particular for complaints of a serious nature. In such cases a preliminary investigation may take place before a more formal investigation is initiated. At this point, (with rare exceptions) the person(s) making the complaint will need to ‘own’ the complaint.

However, in all complaints, the principles of Natural Justice must apply.

The principles of natural justice are, in effect, a set of rules that a decision maker must adhere to when making a decision that will affect a person’s rights, obligations, or interests. There are two principal rules of natural justice, both of which operate within schools. They are:

 A person may not be a judge in his or own case.

Briefly, this means that there should be no bias in any decision making.

 A person’s defence must always be fairly heard. This means that the accused person is entitled to know who is making the accusation and the accused person must have sufficient time to prepare a defence.

EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS Each term a trial evacuation is held. Staff and students follow well-documented instructions based on best practice models. Following each trial a review is held.

HOMEWORK

1. Teachers set and mark homework regularly.

2. While it is acknowledged that each subject may generate different kinds of homework, such homework will be:

 Relevant

 Specific

 Comprehensible

 Reasonable in length 17

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3. Each day students are required to note down the homework in a book or diary set aside for that purpose. A system whereby parents initial the homework diary to indicate knowledge of its contents may be used.

4. At the beginning of each year teachers will inform parents of the kind of homework they expect from their students that year and the approximate length of time to be spent on it, daily or weekly.

5. Where students are failing to do homework teachers will inform parents EARLY.

6. Where parents repeatedly have difficulty getting students to do homework, please contact the teacher concerned.

7. Following are the homework guidelines for each class: (Mon-Thurs; 4 nights/per week)

 Year 1 - 4 15 - 25 minutes

 Year 5 - 6 25 - 30 minutes

If there is no set exercise for a particular subject area on any night, then students must be encouraged to revise work to date or read widely within their subject area.

ILLNESS OR ACCIDENT The medical rooms are located beside the office. Teachers send students to the medical room if they feel unwell or have been injured. All teaching staff and administration staff hold First Aid certificates and are trained to deal with emergencies.

If a student becomes ill in class and does not improve within half an hour, parents are contacted to collect the student. Please keep the school up to date with all your contact details. Emergency caregivers should be listed on your child’s file. Please emailgolflands @elim.school.nz with any changes to contact details.

LATENESS

We ask that all students arriving at school after 8.50am, sign in on the electronic tablet at the office. The office staff will assist smaller children with this. Parents will be contacted where ongoing patterns of lateness continue. Our expectation is that all students are on site before 8.45am.

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LEAVE or ABSENCE

 Students who have an outside appointment, e.g. doctor, dentist, etc. or who are seeking to be excused from some activity such as sport, must bring a note from parents to be given to the class/form teacher. Students are to be signed out by the parent/caregiver on the electronic tablet in the school office. The parent/caregiver will be issued with a “Parent Pass” by the office staff, which will allow the parent/caregiver to collect their child from the classroom.

 If a student is sick on a school day, they should remain at home and a parent/guardian should phone the office before 9.00am to advise the school of the absence. When the student returns to school, a written note should be sent explaining the absence.

 A note explaining other absences must be given to the class/form teacher when the student returns to school.

 Extra Family Holidays. Parents are asked to try to plan their family holidays during the set holidays. If this is impossible to avoid then requests must be made to the Deputy Principal in advance, in writing.

 Extended Absence. In order to keep a student’s place in the school, fees must continue to be paid if a student is to be out of school for an extended holiday or overseas trip.

 Please take note that if your child is suffering from vomiting/diarrhoea they need to be kept home for at least 24 hours to prevent the spreading of viruses.

LIBRARY The Library is open daily during lunchtime and during afternoon recess. During class time, the Library is timetabled for teachers to use, to teach Library skills to their class. Library books are issued for two weeks and can be renewed. The number of books allocated to be borrowed per year group is as follows:

Year 0-1 1 Book Year 2 1/2 Books Year 3-6 4 Books

Books may be loaned for the school holidays. See the Golflands Campus librarian for further information.

LUNCHES In 2017, the Golflands Campus canteen will be operated by The Champion Tuckshop. Students can purchase morning tea and/or lunch directly from the canteen. Parents can also go online to register for online ordering service. Refer to the school website for more information.

MESSAGES TO STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL TIME

In emergencies, an important message can be conveyed to a student during school time through the school office. It is not appropriate for parents to go directly to the classroom during the teaching time.

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MOVEMENT TO AND FROM SCHOOL

By law, students are under the authority of the school from the time they leave home until they return. The behaviour of students and their appearance in public is therefore the concern of the school.

 Walking School Bus

There are several walking school buses at present at Golflands Campus. Contact our Travelwise Co-ordinator, Brieta Groenewald for more information—[email protected].

 Driving

If you need to drive, please observe the following guidelines:

1. Please do not drop-off or pick-up in any of the local cul-de-sacs around the campus.

2. To avoid U-turns in front of the school, please use Golflands Drive loop.

3. Always use the Kea Crossing to cross the road.

4. Do not wave or call your child across the road.

5. Drive slowly near the school and watch out for pedestrians and cyclists.

6. Parking: Staff cars and buses are the only vehicles permitted to park on the Golflands Campus site. The drop-off bay in front of the office is for buses only.

7. Please ensure that you do not park across driveways and are parked 1m from any driveway or vehicle entrance.

 Cycling

Cycling and scootering are easy and fun ways to add exercise into your daily routine. Walk your bike into the school grounds and store in the racks provided outside the library.

 Bus

Our school is served by Kiwi Coach Buses and Howick and Eastern Buses.

Private buses from the South Auckland area: Kiwi Coach Buses also provide a bus service to the school from the South Auckland area. For route and timetable information contact: Calvin West on 636 5232 or www.kiwicoachcharters.com

School Bus Services: Bus services from the Maraetai and Beachlands area are available. For route and timetable information contact: Howick and Eastern Buses on 273 3660 or www.howbus.co.nz

Shuttle Bus from Botany Campus to Golflands Campus: There is a shuttle bus available from the Botany Campus to the Golflands Campus for 70c per trip. A $7.00 bus card with 10 bus trips for the shuttle can be purchased from

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the Golflands or Botany Campus office. In the morning, the shuttle leaves Botany Campus at 8:10am to bring students to Golflands Campus. In the afternoon, the shuttle leaves Golflands Campus at 3:10pm to take students to Botany Campus.

MUMS/DADS IN PRAYER

Each week, Mothers and Fathers gather to pray for the school. There is usually coffee, sometimes cake and always lots of chatter as the Mums share prayer needs and praise reports. Staff and parents are invited to pass on anonymous prayer needs to the prayer group. It is the vision and desire of Mums/Dads in Prayer group, that that every child be covered in prayer each day and that they have an opportunity to encounter God in a significant way along with a positive school experience.

Our Mums meet on a Monday at 8:45am to 9:45am in the library (children welcome) and on a Thursday at 9:00am to 9:30am in the meeting room (unfortunately children are not able to attend this session). Dads’ prayer time to be advised at a later stage.

NEWSLETTER

A link to the full school newsletter on our website, celebrating student achievement and informing parents of key school-wide messages, is emailed weekly via school-links. Parents should ensure that at all times the school has their current e-mail address.

OFFICE HOURS

The school office is attended from 8.00am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

Contact Numbers: Office 538 0368

Fax 273 1451

Email [email protected]

Website www.elim.school.nz

Postal Address: PO Box 58 644, Botany, Auckland 2163

Street Address: 94 Golfland Drive, Golfland, Auckland

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

There are plenty of opportunities for parents to become involved through Mums-in-Prayer, helping in the Library, assisting with school camps, transport for offsite school activities, helping with sports teams, serving on the Board of Trustees, working bees (see Mrs Carr) and many more. We welcome and greatly appreciate your help. Any parents / caregivers who are involved in this way will need to complete a police vetting application form. These forms are available for the school office.

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PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT CONFERENCES

Parents, teachers and students have the opportunity to speak together regarding the student’s progress. In addition, any time during the year parents may discuss their child’s progress by making an appointment to speak with the teacher after school. To arrange a suitable time please contact the school office. It is not appropriate for parents to be involved in lengthy discussions with staff between 8.30-8.45am. Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences for Y0-6 are scheduled for Term 1 2017.

PRIZEGIVING CEREMONIES

Golflands Campus have various prizegiving ceremonies. Students must dress in correct school uniform, no exceptions. 2016 cup holders are requested to return the cups at the end of Term 3 so that we can send them for en- graving for this year’s recipients.

PROPERTY

1. All clothing and personal property must be clearly named.

2. Personal property that is found lying around will be brought to the office. A lost property box is maintained in the administration area. In general, unnamed items left at the end of each term will be given to a second- hand outlet.

3. The belongings of others may not be interfered with or borrowed without permission.

4. Any damage to school property will be reported to the Property Manager. Careless and irresponsible behaviour will result in the payment of all or part of the costs involved in damage and breakage.

5. Valuables: e.g. watches, jewellery, should never be left in bags or classrooms, but be deposited at the school office for safe-keeping. The bringing of additional and often unnecessary, personal items to school is strongly discouraged. Cash or cheques should not be left in the classrooms or school bags. The school cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen property.

QUERIES

Most queries/concerns can be quickly attended to by a student’s class teacher. However, if there is further concern, please phone the school office to speak to or make an appointment to see either Ms Neetha Mudhan or Ms Angela Rees. Occasionally situations may arise which require “fast-tracking” this procedure for immediate discussion with the Deputy Principal or Principal. In this instance, please phone the Principal’s PA to co-ordinate an appointment.

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REPORTS

Year 0 - 3

In accordance with the requirements of the National Standards, we are required to report when approximately one year, two years, and three years at school and at a half way point between each of these times has been completed. As you can imagine, these times will be different for each child, depending when they started school. Towards the end of each term, those students who have reached a milestone during the term or at the very beginning of the next term, will receive either an interim report (a half year report) or an end-of-year report.

Mid-Year Reports: Year 4 – 6 : July

End of Year Reports: Year 4 - 6 : End of Term 4

SCHOOL FEES/DONATIONS

Attendance Dues: $2,640.00 (including GST) per child, per annum, payable directly to Elim Christian College Proprietors.

Special Character Donation: $355.00 per child, per annum, ($85 in Term 1 and thereafter it is $90 each term), payable directly to the BOT, Elim Christian College. Parents/Caregivers are reminded that the Special Character Donation is used for the purpose of delivering and nurturing the Christian faith of our students, developing in them a biblical worldview with corresponding values and standards. This is not funded by the Ministry of Educa- tion. This tax deductible Special Character Donation is the only contribution that the school receives from Parents/ Caregivers.

All new enrolments to the college will be required to pay their first term in advance. At the completion of the first term, payments for the remainder of the Attendance Dues for the year will be required on a monthly basis to the Proprietors as per their financial arrangements.

Further costs will be incurred for materials used in subjects such as Visual Art and Technology, Physical Education, for camp and trips.

SCHOOL LINKS

The school uses the web-based communication tool “school-links”. We use this tool to directly communicate to parents/caregivers via email and text regarding important events and notices. Parents/caregivers can book parent teacher interviews directly on-line, when they are being held. Once signed up to the site (www.school-links.org.nz) you are allocated an account. It is important that you keep your contact details up-to-date so as not to miss any important information.

STATIONERY

It is parents’/caregivers’ choice where they purchase their child’s stationery from. However, all stationery is available to purchase online from OfficeMax. A link has been established on our school website which connects

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you to OfficeMax. Stationery lists are available on our school website as well as the OfficeMax website.

STAFF ONLY DAYS

Students do not attend school on staff only days. These days have been set aside for staff professional development and will be advertised well in advance in the school newsletter. The support and co-operation of parents and caregivers is most appreciated.

STUDENT COUNSELLOR

The school has 2 part-time guidance counsellors. If parents would like their child to have an appointment, then please contact the campus office and staff will log the request.

TELEPHONE

Students are only permitted to use the phone for emergencies, not to request parents to bring equipment/ lunches/sports gear etc. left at home. Arrangements to visit the homes of friends or any similar arrangements must be made outside school hours. Calls to mobile phone numbers are actively discouraged.

THE SCHOOL DAY

Students need to be at school by 8.40am to be ready to start at 8.50am. At the end of the day students should leave the site promptly or be collected from the gymnasium area. No children should remain at school without parent supervision after 3.30pm. All unsupervised students after 3:30pm will be placed in ARISE PM at the parents expense.

TOILET BLOCKS

The toilets are not play areas – they are service areas. They are not to be used as meeting centres or for any other purpose than that for which they are designed.

UNIFORM - PERSONAL CODE OF PRESENTATION

A condition of enrolment at Elim Christian College is an expressed willingness to comply with the personal code of presentation for students, which is strictly enforced at all times. The College considers it essential that staff, parents and caregivers support these regulations to ensure that at all times and in all circumstances, each student is correctly presented in all respects. Consistent failure to comply with the regulations will place the College in the unfortunate position of having to review the particular student’s enrolment under its disciplinary code.

The aim of the college with regards to personal presentation is to have all students presented to a high standard at all times without the extremes of fashion, fads and personal preferences. We consider this to be non-negotiable. Compliance with such expectations will greatly assist students and staff to focus their attention on educational endeavours and prepare students to be fine examples of respectability, self-discipline, manners and general decorum in the community.

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REGULATION DETAILS

Sweets/lollies/bubble or chewing gum: students are not permitted to consume such items at school, including all school events and functions. If brought to school, such items will be confiscated and serious consequences will follow.

NO CHEWING GUM OR BUBBLE GUM IS PERMITTED AT SCHOOL, OR WHILST IN SCHOOL UNIFORM OR ON ANY SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES!

Fashion Accessories: please note the following expectations:

 Students are not permitted to wear jewellery other than one small, plain stud or sleeper in each ear lobe (for girls) and a watch (girls and boys). Rings, necklaces, bracelets, wristbands and sunglasses are not to be worn. No exceptions!

 No makeup in any form is permitted at any time or at any school event. (Excludes Senior Ball).

 No nail polish is to be worn. False or extended finger nails are not permitted.

 Body piercing (nose, eyebrows, tongues, etc) and tattoos are not permitted.

Hair must never be presented or worn outlandishly or in a style or look that will draw attention to the wearer.

Please note the following expectations regarding hair:

 Hair must be the student’s natural colour. It must not be coloured, highlighted or streaked at any time or for any reason while attending school. Fringes may not cover students’ eyes.

 For girls whose hair reaches the collar, it must be tied up at all times – this includes to and from school. Hair tie colours are blue, black or white only.

 Hair for boys must not reach the collar and must be off the face at all times. As such, it is not permitted to be tied back.

 Neither girls nor boys are permitted to have their hair in a braided or dread-lock style.

 No exemptions for hair irregularities will be given to students returning from a special event or holiday.

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Uniform: please note the following expectations:

 Students must wear correct school uniform at all times during the day, including when travelling to and from school. This is a firm expectation of the school.

 At no stage should items of uniform be worn in a dirty or unnecessarily crumpled state. Rips, tears, damaged seams and the like must be mended before returning to school the following day.

 No non-regulation uniform and/or accessories of any colour or description are permitted at any time. We refer particularly to white socks, under-garment t-shirts which show at the neck or below the polo shirt or jacket, higher heeled shoes and non-regulation scarves.

 Shoes must always be kept clean and well polished at all times. Non-regulation jerseys and sweatshirts are not part of the official uniform and cannot be worn.

 Parents will be contact if students who repeatedly infringe uniform rules.

THE UNIFORM

All items of school uniform may be worn summer or winter as appropriate to the weather conditions. It is not necessary to purchase every item of uniform listed below. Students and parents may choose those items which best allow them to be comfortably dressed in full school uniform at all times.

Please note:

 The school scarf is the only scarf permitted to be worn in Terms 2 and 3 for winter uniform.

 No T-shirts or undergarments must show around the neck or below blouses or shirts.

 In Terms 1 and 4, all Year 0-6 students must wear a regulation uniform sun hat when outside. Any student not wearing a hat must stay under the shade of the veranda.

Year 1-6

Girls Black drill skort.

Elim logo royal blue short sleeve polo shirt.

Knee length socks only, to be worn with closed-in shoes (no ankle socks)

Hair ties plain black, royal blue or white

Boys Black drill shorts.

Elim logo royal blue short sleeve polo shirt.

Black crew socks. 26

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Girls and Boys Black unisex track pants with reinforced knees. (available only from John Russell)

(To be worn in Term 2 and 3 Only)

Long sleeve polo shirt (To be worn in Term 2 and 3 Only)

Elim logo royal blue polar fleece

Plain royal blue bucket hat (Compulsory Term 1 and 4).

Black polar fleece beanie (Not compulsory).

Raincoat, royal blue or black.

Elim PE Shirt

Elim PE Shorts

Shoes Black polishable, lace-up shoes with no trim of any colour. No sneakers or canvas shoes.

Black sandals of any style with back strap. (No trim of any other colour). Jandals and

high heels are not allowable.

(If an item is not on the list, it is not permitted)

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UNIFORM SALES

All uniform requirements can be purchased from John Russell Menswear.

Address: 9 Moore Street, Howick

Phone: 534 9373

Hours: Monday – Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm

Late night Thursday until 8.00pm

Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm

www.johnrussellmenswear.co.nz

 SECOND HAND ITEMS

We no longer sell second hand items on behalf of parents. ARISE Parents hold a second hand uniform sale twice yearly.

VISITORS

It is a legal requirement that ALL VISITORS/Including PARENTS to the school site during the day MUST first report to Reception, sign in on the electronic tablet and wear a visitor’s badge before entering classrooms or playground areas. They must sign out again before leaving the school site. In an emergency, if a child’s lunch/gear has been forgotten, parents may bring it to the school office and the runner will take it to the classroom.

WITHDRAWING FROM ELIM CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

 A leaving form available from the school office must be completed by all students prior to leaving the school.

 Under our school’s policy, you are required to give one term’s notice in writing of your intention to withdraw you child from school. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a penalty fee of one half term’s fees being payable to the Proprietors.

 A leaving certificate is issued only to senior students who are leaving school to enter the work-force or tertiary education.

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU…

Are unable to come to school

Phone office prior to 9.00am each day you are absent and leave a message on the school absence line.

Are late to school

Bring a note to office and sign in on the electronic tablet.

Are ill whilst at school

Go to office after telling your teacher.

Lose something

Check lost property with Office staff.

Have been absent

Note to the office receptionist on the day you return.

Have an appointment during school time

Students need to be signed out at the office by a parent/caregiver. Please remember to sign in on return.

Have a request for leave

Bring a letter from parents to Deputy Principal requesting leave.

Have an accident

Report to duty teacher or the office.

Change address or telephone number

Inform school office.

Want to talk to the Principal

See the Principal’s P.A.

Need to talk to the Assistant Heads of Golflands Campus

Ask at the office for an appointment time.

People to Know

GOVERNING BODY

The College is governed by a Board of Trustees comprising of the Proprietors of Elim Christian Centre, College Principal, a Staff Trustee, Parent Trustees and a Student Trustee as follows:

Mr Chris Bethwaite (Chairperson) Mr Hayden Briscoe (Proprietor Trustee)

Mr Richard King (Deputy Chairperson) Mr Bill Kathagen (Proprietor Trustee)

Mr Murray Burton (Principal) Mr Lloyd Ratnaraja (Proprietor Trustee)

Mr Dawie de Vaal (Parent Trustee) Mr Mark Mack (Staff Trustee)

Mrs Jiun Singh (Parent Trustee) Miss Tamzyn Rijns (Student Trustee)

Mrs Daisy Johanas (Parent Trustee)

We are a member school of the New Zealand Association of Christian Schools.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Principal Mr Murray Burton

Deputy Principal Mr Gary Johnstone

Assistant Principal (Botany Campus) Mrs Carol Pottow

Assistant Head of Golflands Campus Ms Neetha Mudhan

Assistant Head of Golflands Campus Ms Angela Rees

Head of Intermediate Miss Wendy Potter

Dean Mrs Mandy Heim

Dean Mr Mark Mack

Dean Mr Mark Naidoo

E-Learning Leader Mrs Chhaya Narayan

NON-TEACHING STAFF (GOLFLANDS CAMPUS) Administration Mrs Lisa Snary Administration Mrs Louise Aickin ARISE PM (Director) Miss Yin Huang

People to Know

Enrolments Administrator Mrs Lindsay Ridenour Enrolments Assistant Mrs Shelley Barrett Finance Manager Ms Caroline Samsom Finance Administrator Mrs Mona Joynt International Homestay Co-ordinator Mrs Aileen King International Student Co-ordinator Mrs Jeanette McClean Library / ESOL Mrs Claire Galbraith Principal’s PA Mrs Raewyn Openshaw Property Manager Mr Dave Mitchell Counselling Team: Counsellor Mrs Yvette Britten Psycho-therapist Mrs Jayne Pollock Sports Co-ordinator Mr Mark Castledine Head of Learning Support Ms Barbara Langridge / Mrs Robyn Powell Literacy / Numeracy Activator Mrs Barbara Carr Network Administrator Mr Aidan Matson

YEAR 0 - 6 TEACHERS Mrs Cathy Gray Y0-1 (Team Leader) Mrs Laura Foster Y0-1 Mrs Evelyn Bycroft Y0-1 Mrs Brieta Groenewald Y1 Miss Sarah Tait Y1

Mrs Tania Calvert Y2 (Team Leader) Miss Min Hee Lee Y2 Mrs Sue Borrie Y2

Mrs Zelda Vermeulen Y3 (Team Leader) Miss Moselle Brown Y3

People to Know

Mrs Emily Bagrie Y4 (Team Leader) Mrs Anna van Leeuwen Y4 Mrs Coralee Kemp Y4 Mr Shane Hutchinson Y4

Mr Neil Ackermann Y5 (Team Leader) Mr John Caetano Y5

Mrs Helen Bartlem Y6 (Team Leader) Mrs Ah Young Lim Y6

Mrs Jackie Eksteen Specialist Teacher Mrs Candice Briscoe Release Teacher Mrs Yolanda de Jong Release Teacher Mrs Allanah Steele Release Teacher Mrs Annami Blom Release Teacher Mrs Larissa Schick Release Teacher

LEARNING ASSISTANTS Mrs Lisa Harris Mrs Heather Kamsteeg Miss Hannah-Jane Thorne Mrs Alyssa Hadfield Mrs Sui Ling Kok Mrs Alison Lange-Smith

TEACHER-AIDES Mrs Kathryn Eng Mrs Teu-lah Theron Mrs Lisa Jackson

Appendix 1: Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Rationale:

Use of the internet at Elim Christian College by students is to only be for educational purposes.

Purpose:

 To facilitate a safe learning and teaching environment.

 To support and uphold the special character of the college.

 To make staff and students aware.

GUIDELINES

 The internet at Elim Christian College is to be used ONLY for educational purposes.

 Students are only to access the internet under the guidance and instruction of a teacher.

 Students are to turn off the computer or device’s display immediately and report it to the teacher if anything inappropriate comes up on the screen.

 ANY use of internet for purposes other than that above will result in access being removed for that user and disciplinary action being taken where necessary.

 Each user is responsible for their user name and password. It is to be kept safe at all times. Each user is responsible for access and actions taken through their account. Any user concerned that their account is being used by another student must report it immediately to the IT Services Department.

 No device may be used to attempt to gain unauthorised access to hardware and/or network resources.

 The internet is only allowed to be accessed through the school provided wi-fi.

Disclosure: Although the school places high emphasis on internet safety and security, each user must be a responsible user. Although every effort is made, the school CANNOT guarantee complete filtering and will monitor the use of the internet to track use and compliance to the Acceptable Use Agreement.

Appendix 2: Internet Acceptable Use Agreement (copy)

ELIM CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT

(Year 3-6)

To be read and signed by every student and their parents/caregivers.

STUDENT ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT

I have read the Elim Christian College Internet Acceptable Use Policy as outlined in the Student Handbook. I agree to follow the guidelines laid down. I understand that if I don’t follow these guidelines I will be denied access to the Internet at Elim Christian College and I may face other disciplinary action and/or legal action.

I agree not to access inappropriate material on any device on the school network.

I agree not to share my password with other students or use another person’s account without permission.

Student Name: ______Room: ______Year Group: ______

Student Signature ______Date: ______

PARENT OR GUARDIAN AGREEMENT

I have read the Elim Christian College Internet Use Policy as outlined in the Student Handbook. I understand that Internet access is available for educational purposes only. In exchange for such use I hereby indemnify and keep indemnified Elim Christian College and its personnel against any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my child’s use of the Elim Christian College network. (This includes all programmes, the Internet and e-mail). This includes claims that may arise from the unauthorised use of the system to purchase products or services.

I will instruct my child regarding any restrictions that I wish them to obey that are in addition to the restrictions set forth in the Elim Christian College Internet Use Policy. I will emphasise to my child the importance of following the rules for personal safety.

I give permission for my child to have access to the Internet and certify that the information contained in this form is correct.

Parent/Caregiver Name: ______

Parent/Caregiver Signature: ______Date: ______

Appendix 3: BYOD Agreement (copy)

BYOD Agreement (Bring Your Own Device)

I respect that…devices are used at school to enhance my learning, So I will…only use my device for learning purposes. I will only use my device when there is Teacher direction and I will allow my teacher to see what I am doing. I will make sure my device is fully charged before bringing it to school.

I respect that…my device is valuable, So I will…lock my device at break times, or when there is no Teacher supervision.

I respect that…the school is covering the cost of internet data, So I will…not download apps or music at school, unless requested to do so by my Teacher.

I respect that…the internet is a crazy place and not all websites are appropriate, So I will…inform my teacher immediately if anything comes up that is inappropriate for me to view at school.

I understand that…I am responsible for my device, So I will…bring it to school at my own risk.

I respect that…these terms and conditions are to ensure safety and appropriate use of my device, So I will…respect any consequences if I do not follow these terms and conditions.

 My device will be removed until the end of the day if I am not using my device appropriately.  If I have had my device removed 3 times, the next time I use my device inappropriately, my device will stay at home for a week.  Any serious inappropriate use of devices will go straight to the Assistant Head(s) of Golflands Campus..

I agree to follow these terms and conditions.

Name Signature Room Date

I allow my child to bring their device to school and agree with these terms and conditions.

Parent Name Signature Date

Appendix 4: Student Contract (copy)

ELIM CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

GOLFLANDS CAMPUS STUDENT CONTRACT

(Year 1 - 6))

NAME ______

ADDRESS ______

YEAR GROUP ______ROOM ______

In conjunction with my parents, I have read, understood and will comply with and support the ‘code of personal presentation’ (uniform requirements) and expectations for standards of behaviour at Elim Christian College, as outlined in the College Handbook. I agree to accept the authority of all staff, to respect them at all times and support in full the rules and standards of the school.

I acknowledge that I am at school for the purpose of furthering my academic education, becoming the best I can be in every area of my life, enhancing my character development and preparing positively for my contribution to society. I will at all times, give of my best and will work diligently and respectfully under the instruction and guidance of my teachers.

I will endeavour to be a positive role model to my peers and Golflands students within the school and lead by example.

Signed ______Date ______

For Parents/Guardians

We understand that according to the Education Act 1989, Section 72a, Board of Trustees can make the wearing of a school uniform compulsory. The Act provides that the Board of Trustees can make any bylaw it thinks necessary or desirable for the control and management of the school. Requiring a compulsory uniform and code of presentation is a bylaw or rule. Failure to comply on a daily basis will be constituted as ‘continual disobedience’ which, under the ‘Guidelines for Principals and Boards of Trustees on Stand-downs, Suspensions, Exclusions and Expulsions’ June 2003, presents as grounds for suspension.

I have read the handbook with particular respect to the ‘parent commitment’ section, the expectations for standards of behaviour and the ‘code of personal presentation’ (uniform requirements). I understand the intent and terms of this contract and I will do all I can to assist my son/daughter to uphold them.

Appendix 6: A Brief History of Elim Christian College

Elim Christian College was established on site in 1995 and integrated into the state school system in 1997, with Elim Christian Centre as the proprietor. The establishment of a Christian school for children of Elim Christian Centre was part of the original vision.

Notes:

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ARISE VISION STATEMENT

Elim Christian College aims for each student to be inspired, responsible, academically and practically skilled life-long learners, living their Christian values and exploring their God-given potential to achieve personal excellence for God’s glory.

ARISE to a future and a hope

Elim Christian College

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