Vardon School Newsletter

Kia ora whānau,

Shakeeb Kalaam

Principal

• Friday 26 June - Iceblock Day
• Wednesday 1 July - Matariki Community event 4 - 5.30 pm
• Thursday 2 July - Mufti Day
• Thursday 2 July - Last day of Term 2, finishing at 3 pm
• Friday 3 July - Staff only Day - School is closed
• Monday 20 July - First Day of Term 3

As we look ahead and plan for the future of Vardon School, we want to ensure our strategic goals truly reflect the aspirations, values, and hearts of our community.

Your voice is incredibly important to us. To help us weave your hopes for your tamariki (children) into our long-term vision, we would love it if you could take 5 minutes to answer a few questions.

Whether your answer is a single sentence or a few paragraphs, we want to hear it. Thank you for partnering with us to make Vardon School the best possible place for our kids to thrive.

Vardon School Board

Vardon School Community Conduct Expectations

School Community Conduct Expectations

At Vardon School, the board as the PCBU has a primary responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all workers, and others who may be affected by our school operations (including students and our wider school community) (Health and Safety at Work Act 2015). Vardon School is committed to providing a physically and emotionally safe place for all students and staff and takes all reasonable steps to eliminate racism, stigma, bullying, and any other forms of discrimination within the school (Education and Training Act 2020, s 127). See Inclusive School Culture.

Conduct expectations

• At Vardon School, school-related activities and events, and in all communications, we expect members of the school community to:

• comply with New Zealand legislation and regulations

• follow any reasonable requests or instructions from the school

• treat school staff and other members of the school community with respect

• support student learning

• take reasonable care of their own health and safety

• take reasonable care that their behaviour does not negatively affect the health and safety of others

• follow relevant school policies and procedures, including but not limited to:

• supporting our inclusive school culture and school values

• respecting the privacy of others (e.g. sharing images)

• using digital technology and social media safely and responsibly

• complying with school expectations about smoking, vaping, and using alcohol, drugs, and other harmful substances

• protecting school property and resources.

Our school is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all members of our school community. Anyone who wants to bring a matter to the attention of the school is encouraged to follow our concerns and complaints procedures, including contacting an appropriate person at the school. We expect concerns and complaints to be raised respectfully, constructively, and with a willingness to work collaboratively to resolve the matter. If a member of the school community has a concern or complaint about a student who is not their child, they should contact the school. They should not contact the student or their parents/caregivers directly. See Raising Concerns and Complaints.

If there is a concern or complaint about community conduct, or an incident occurs, we aim to address the matter promptly and effectively. This includes meeting the principles of natural justice. See Assessing and Responding to Concerns and Complaints ("Matters involving other members of the school community").

Certain incidents may require immediate action:

• If a person is on school grounds without permission or a legitimate reason and/or refuse to leave when requested, they may be considered

• a trespasser. See Trespasser or Attacker on School Grounds.

• If gang insignia is worn on school grounds, the person wearing it may be asked to remove the gang insignia or leave.

• If necessary, staff contact the police.