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  • Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Lunch Break 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Attendance is marked twice a day.
 
If your child is absent, please phone the school office, send an email, or message us via the E-TAP app by 9:15 am.
 
The Ministry of Education has high expectations for attendance, with the benchmark being 80%—this allows for no more than 5 sick days per term. We understand this may not always be possible, so please keep us informed.

Children in the junior class may bring toys only on their news day.Please ensure toys are left at home on other days, as we don’t want them to go missing or get broken.

Each morning we gather to pray and sing worship songs together. We also have singing every Wednesday afternoon.

Each week on a Monday we have either a guest speaker or a pastor from our surrounding churches come and share with us about our current devotions topic.

We currently receive free lunches, provided by the government. This is usually a hot meal.

If your child has any dietary restrictions, please inform us as soon as possible. Changes take approximately two weeks to be implemented by the lunch provider.

Please ensure your child brings healthy food snacks and drink. Treats such as chocolate, lollies, fizzy drinks, or juice should be kept at home.

We are a water only school.

We send out a weekly newsletter with updates on events and details about what we’re learning in Chapel and devotions, so that you can support and reinforce learning at home.

Additional communication channels include:

  • Our website: For uniform information, strategic plans, complaints procedures, and pre-enrolment forms.
  • Our Facebook page: For events and highlights.
  • The eTAP app: For messaging absences and updates.
  • News on the Run: Additional emails during the week for upcoming events.
  • Attendance: Twice-a-term attendance graphs.
We have a beautiful, well-stocked library run by our wonderful librarian, Mrs Bartlett. Most classes visit the library weekly to issue and return books.
Mrs Bartlett also works with students who need additional support.
 
If your child works with her, it means we are helping them to fill gaps in their learning or reinforce specific skills. We are incredibly privileged to have her expertise and support at our school.
Homework is available and may vary between classrooms. It typically includes spelling, reading, and basic facts.
 
Children with additional learning needs may receive specific homework targeted to their learning goals.

To help us best support your child, please let us know about any learning strengths or difficulties, as well as any behavioural challenges, such as triggers or social skills they are still developing.

As a Christian school, we are committed to protecting our children from inappropriate influences and hold high expectations for behaviour. We ask for your full support when behavioural concerns need to be addressed.

At Hāwera Christian School:

  • We do not play secular music or allow content that would be considered inappropriate by God’s standards.
  • We do not allow children to talk about or play games or programmes unsuitable for their age—even if permitted at home.
  • We do not promote Halloween or celebrate any other day that goes against the Word of God.
  • We believe it is our responsibility to help protect children from being exposed to certain things too early.

Please inform us of any medication your child is taking or any changes to their medication.

If medication needs to be administered during the school day:

  • A parent must complete a form at the school office
  • Dosage and timing must be clearly specified
  • All medication is stored safely at school

We hold an assembly every Friday to celebrate and share our children’s learning achievements.

We have a small stock of second hand uniform held at school. Uniform can be purchased from NZ Uniforms at the link below:
https://hawerachristian.nzuniforms.com/catalog/school-uniforms-1104946.htmx

We pray that your child grows in their faith in Christ and develops a personal relationship with their Lord and Saviour while with us at Hawera Christian School.

Any medication that needs to be administered during school hours must have a Authority for Medication form completed to ensure we administer the correct medication and it is approved by the principal.