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masterton intermediate school mission statement a quality environment for quality learning

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masterton intermediate school providing challenging options for year seven and eight students within the wairarapa · strong core curriculum programmes mixed with broad based programmes using specialist teachers ­ music cooking science woodwork ict · second languages provision in japanese spanish french · extension and remedial opportunities in maths science literacy · environmental programme including farm waterfowl horticulture and beekeeping · instrumental lessons available in clarinet drums flute guitar saxophone trumpet trombone and violin · performing arts groups in choir kapa haka junior orchestra orchestra and rock band · a strong emphasis on sporting involvement · · · computer education programmes drug awareness programmes planned and successful discipline approaches a school where classrooms are well organised and positive learning environments a school where students are friendly co-operative and proud of the school education review report 2006 see the programme offered at the ­ open night tuesday 25 august 2009 commencing at 7.00pm for further information phone the principal on 06 370 0088

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masterton intermediate school established in 1960 draws its students mainly from all the contributing schools in the town the 2010 staff will consist of twenty teachers three ancillary personnel several teacher aides and caretaking staff they make a well balanced team of youthful and experienced people dedicated to the ideal of providing the best in educational opportunity for children of intermediate age level intermediate schools are designed to ensure that they can provide for the rapid change in the physical social intellectual and emotional needs of the young adolescent child in broad terms the aims of the intermediate school can best be summarised under four headings 1 to provide a broad curriculum giving maximum opportunities for growth of each child s talents and interests 2 to use the diverse qualifications of a large staff in reaching the school s objectives 3 to provide quality equipment and facilities needed to implement a varied and satisfying curriculum 4 to introduce children to a certain degree of specialisation in some subjects.

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programmes as stated in our aims m.i.s provides a broad base curriculum that allows for the utilisation of teacher strengths and a certain degree of specialisation all children receive instructions in the core curriculum areas of literacy mathematics health and social sciences as well as receiving the opportunities to participate in physical education computer education 2nd languages and the arts music and our specialist programme which includes cooking woodwork music science and ict technicraft the technicraft programme provides students with a minimum of twenty hours instruction in each of the technicraft options ­ cooking woodwork music art science and computers the specialist teachers provide a variety of activities with students using modern equipment and technology for example the computer suite comprises of nineteen apple mac computers linked to a laser printer and all have internet capabilities the library also has eight computers which are linked to the internet the music suite has eighteen keyboards linked into a console extension programmes the school provides a wide variety of extension programmes throughout the year children who have musical talents can develop their interest by joining the choir rock-band orchestra or by hiring an instrument for instrumental tuition those students interested in developing cultural talents can belong to the school s kapa haka camps are held for promising writers while artists are involved in working with a noted local artist a comprehensive sports programme involving eleven intermediates from wanganui levin palmerston north fielding marton and masterton provide sporting excellence in fourteen events small groups of students travel to havelock north to compete in the matheletics programme children are encouraged to do their best in all activities.

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options programme the aim of the options programme is to offer students a wide range of learning options with curriculum based tasks that are at a high interest level during 2007 the school ran eight option programmes and provided the following morning ­ day 3 drama and theatre sports audio visual and role play beekeeping choir computers cooking digital photography english in action fabric/sewing fun with maths japanese extension language extension leadership maths problem solving maori arts/crafts research skills boys haka and taiaha technology challenges te reo maori dare to be you inquiry learning writers workshop woodwork afternoon ­ day 6 animal care and training art boys stuff cooking crafty ideas computers and internet cricket skills drama fabric/sewing farming fun with maths girls stuff sketching kapa haka sculpture mountain biking puppet making te reo maori sports alive woodwork wearable arts the costs of the options programme are funded through parents payments of the school activity fee out of school music the out of school music programme provides an opportunity for students to learn a musical instrument at very reasonable rates this year the school is providing tuition in clarinet flute trombone trumpet saxophone drums and guitar students hire the instrument off the school.

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uniform insistence upon wearing the neat practical uniform is part of the school policy designed to last the two year term it is economical easy to maintain and prevents competition in dress the accumulation of lost and unclaimed clothing each term reinforces the need to have all clothing clearly marked before being worn to school preferably with sewn printed name tags please note ­ all uniform items can be purchased from postie plus except skirts which are available from the school office girls uniform grey checked skirt with front pleat that may be purchased through the school office for $50 this skirt is worn all year round a white blouse or white polo shirt short sleeved for summer and/or long sleeved for winter a red mis sweatshirt white socks black leather lace up school shoes a red mis polar fleece top is an optional extra but sweatshirts are compulsory for all students boys uniform grey shorts a grey shirt long or short sleeved or grey polo shirt short sleeved only a red mis sweatshirt grey socks black leather lace up school shoes a red mis polar fleece top is an optional extra but sweatshirts are compulsory for all students girls and boys shoes all students are required to wear black shoes preferably black leather lace up in summer black school sandals may be worn please note ­ leather lace up school shoes are required for all technicraft subjects t1-4 sport shoes can be worn with sports uniform boys and girls physical education uniform ­ red mis polo shirt navy mis shorts uniform sale a uniform sale will be held on thursday 21 january 2010 new skirts and secondhand uniforms will be available for sale all new uniform items can be purchased from postie plus for the 2010 school year boys and girls hats optional red wide brimmed hats are available from postie plus and caps/visors are available from the school office all students are expected to wear the correct uniform.

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uniform yes all items of school uniform should be clearly named plain white socks for girls plain grey socks for boys pulled up m.i.s p.e uniform is needed for p.e and fitness lessons sneakers may only be worn if p.e uniform is being worn shirts are to be worn tidily with collars out black leather school shoes black sandals without socks are optional in summer footwear must be worn correctly slippers only worn in the classroom by the owner only long hair must be tied up using black red or white hair ties one pair of studs/sleepers may be worn for girls i.e one in each ear boys may wear one stud only long pants or track-suits scarves or hats may be worn to and from school on very cold wet days must be removed once students arrive at school students must leave school in correct uniform p.e or sports uniform is allowed only for after school sports trainings or games no no dyed hair ­ must be the student s natural colour no number 1 or inappropriate hair cuts no dreadlocks or braids no excessive gel or other products in hair no rings bracelets or necklaces except taonga to be worn under shirt no finger nail polish no toe nail polish no make-up no wearing of sports shoes/sandshoes except for sport or p.e lessons no scuffs or jandal type footwear no wearing school shorts so that boxers or underwear are visible braces will be supplied for regular offenders no body piercing allowed e.g nose eyebrow tongue no shoes to be worn inside the classroom -

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stationery and fees stationery all basic stationery items can be purchased from the school office and parents are urged to use this facility so that the correct type of book is obtained the stationery costs for 2010 are ­ year 7 year 8 $25.00 $25.00 we provide all the stationery on the first day of school this is done for three reasons 1 that all the students start with the correct stationery 2 all students commence work on the first day 3 the stationery is provided at the cheapest possible price and we do appreciate payment in the first month fees the school activity fee for 2010 is $100.00 and is to meet the following costs specialist programme options programme transport costs within borough $50.00 $40.00 10.00 $100.00 parents are requested to pay $25 per term but should they wish to make one payment the fee will be reduced to $90.00 in the case of a family having more than one child at the school there will be a charge of $80 per child reduced to $70 if paid as one lump sum the board is aware that many families are facing financial hardship and that the beginning of a school year is a costly exercise an automatic payment form is enclosed for those parents who wish to pay on a monthly basis.

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discipline the school operates a school wide assertive discipline programme it is based on the need to have a fair and consistent way in which to deal with students who choose not to behave in the appropriate way and who disrupt the teaching and learning within a classroom each class has the same four rules · · · · be on task in the appropriate manner be on time and organised for lessons listen to and follow instructions be caring and considerate towards others a student who transgresses the above classroom rules follow these steps step 1 step 2 step 3 step 4 christian name on board surname on board 1 crosses 2 crosses 30 minutes after school on the following day letter sent home 60 minutes ­ detained after school for thirty minutes for two consecutive days letter sent home sent to syndicate leader for day and placed on report parents contacted step 5 3 crosses please note that detentions are done after school not during the school day students who choose to continue disobedient behaviour and who provide a harmful and/or dangerous example to other students will be dealt with by senior management as the assertive discipline programme is a positive programme every effort is made to make positive statements about students behaviour and work certificates class awards and weekly/monthly sponsored draws also recognise positive behaviour as do weekly morning tea and monthly lunch with the principal and termly principal s day out.

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school terms 2010 first term tuesday 2 february thursday 1 april 86 half days second term monday 19 april friday 2 july 108 half days third term monday 19 july friday 24 september 100 half days fourth term monday 11 october thursday 16 december 96 half days additional holidays waitangi day saturday 6 february easter friday friday 2 april easter monday monday 5 april easter tuesday tuesday 6 april anzac day occurs in holidays sunday 25 april queen s birthday monday 7 june labour weekend monday 25 october telephone 06 370 0088 fax 06 370 0087 email principal@mis.school.nz website www.mis.school.nz address p.o box 628 intermediate street masterton 5810

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staff/2009 mr frazer mailman principal mr russell thompson deputy principal mrs linda morris 2nd deputy principal mrs jane milne senior teacher miss anna hodge senior teacher mr darren kerr senior teacher mrs maggie jeffries teacher mrs barbara brown teacher miss juliet stewart teacher mrs stephanie bunny teacher miss kelly rijnaarts teacher mrs megan roberts teacher miss amanda steenson teacher mrs jonelle brader teacher mrs jessica mason teacher ms maria mckenzie social worker in schools mrs dianne martin food technology teacher mr ken falloon wood technology teacher ms lesley forest teacher coach ms liz tocher rtlb mrs patricia rope specialist teacher mrs michelle kerr ict teacher miss yi zhang music teacher mrs irene mckinstry science teacher mrs jan hooker dental therapist miss michelle moore dental assistant mrs linda cameron b.o.t secretary mrs annette hutchby school secretary mrs elisabeth marrow teacher aide/librarian mrs jenny joblin teacher aide mrs caren hannah teacher aide mrs sue haworth teacher aide mrs nicola bysouth teacher aide mrs corrine o hara teacher aide mrs amanda kruszona teacher aide mrs di stewart teacher aide mrs lee cameron teacher aide mrs tracey ousey teacher aide mr gavin banks caretaker

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board of trustees the masterton intermediate school s board of trustees comprises mr vaea peterson mrs hannah meulenbroek mrs leigh morris mr robert milne mrs lauren spicer miss anna hodge mrs linda cameron chairperson staff representative secretary the board of trustees meets regularly during the term and during this time they discuss matters pertaining to the governance of the school these include staffing buildings and grounds financial matters approval of curriculum related activities and the setting of policies each year the board of trustees conducts a review on the operation of the school this provides parents and students the opportunity to make constructive suggestions about the direction they would like to see the board certainly values your comments and urges you to take part in review similarly should you have any concerns do no hesitate to contact a member of the board so that it can be addressed they are the voice of the community.

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