OUR COMMUNICATIONS

HERO allows schools (teachers, students, and families) to view and share content anytime, anywhere on any device. The software is secure, easy to use and brings together all school information in one place. 

 
With Hero, you have the ability to:

- read and comment on posts relating to your child’s learning

- view information on your child’s progress and goals,

- read and comment on school notices sent to the class or groups your child is part of

- respond to school notices such as surveys and trip permission requests

- view school term dates

- view a school calendar of events

- notify the school if your child is absent or late

- navigate to other school-related webpages

- customise your account by adding a profile image

- select how you wish to receive notification

Download the Hero App today - Scan the QR Code above or go to the HERO website - click Log In then New User.  Here are the steps to sign in to your HERO account.

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.

Home and School Communication

REPORTING AND INTERVIEW COMMITMENTS

As a school we firmly believe in the importance and value of home-school partnership.

This relationship is a vital link to student engagement and progress.

All schools are required to make two written reports on student achievement and progress per year.

To achieve this parents and students will be required to come to two parent interviews.

At these we will discuss your child’s progress.

PUKEATUA SCHOOL REPORTING CYCLE consists of:

Beginning of Term 2

First learning conversations with parents involves parent/s, student and teacher discussing the written progress report of student progress within the Curriculum. This is held over 2 days with evening/ daytime options. Your child/children share their learning goals.

Beginning of Term 4

Second learning conversations with parents involves parent/s, student and teacher discussing the written progress report of student progress within the Curriculum. This is held over 2 days with evening/ daytime options. Your child/children evaluate how their goals have been going.

This cycle meets the Ministry of Educations legal requirements that the school has to follow. We will  need all parents  co-operation and commitment in attending these vital parent interviews. All staff are looking forward to meeting parents.

Students who are underachieving Curriculum expectations will be focus students within the class. Regular contact will be made by the classroom teacher.

We emphasise the partnership that exists between home and school in the education of the children. Co-operative efforts between parents and teachers mean children are far more likely to be successful at school.

Regular communication is vital in developing this partnership. We have a variety of ways of communicating with one another. These include:

· Parents and teachers meeting after school for a quick chat, or, if something needs to be talked about in more depth, telephone for an appointment out of class time. Teachers are not available during class time, as they have a responsibility to ensure their full attention is on their class.

· The Principal has an open door policy and if she is in her office she is happy to meet with parents/ caregivers who call in.

If we’re concerned about any aspects of your child’s development, we would contact you for support and advice and we ask that you do the same.