BELMONT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Opportunities and Excellence
STUDENT GUIDE
2013
Address 188 Lake Road Takapuna Auckland 0622
Phone 489 4878
Fax 486 3628
Website
respect, responsibility, commitment, aroha
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CONTENTS
WelcomeStaff Members
Absences / Attendance
Accidents
Activity Fee
Assemblies
Bell Times / Hours
Belmont Music Centre
Behaviour
Bikes
BISTECH
Buses
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Change of Address
Chewing Gum
Choir
Class Captains & Vice Captains
Damage to School Property
Dental Clinic
EOTC
Enviro Leaders
Fizzy Drinks
Hall
Homework
Hours
House/School Organisation
House Councilors
House Points
House Sport
Information Centre/Library
Internet
Interviews
Jewellery
Kapa Haka Group
Lateness
Leaving school during school hours
Learning Suport Centre (LSC) / Page
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Lost Property
Lunches
Make Up and Nail Varnish
Messages
Mobile Phones
Mufti Days
Notices – BIS Daily Dash
Orchestra
Out of Bounds
Peer Mediators
Physical Education Uniform
Physical and Verbal Harassment
Portfolios
REEP (Recovery Enrichment Enhancement Programme)
Responsible Class
Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour (RTLB)
Roof
Rubbish Bell
School Councilors
Sickness
Specialist Lessons
Sports Captains
Stationery
Student Support
Tuckshop & Tuckshop Rules
Uniforms
Valuables
Visiting the Principal
Wet Days
School Song
National Anthem
Uniform Items & Regulations
Map of School
Tuck Shop Menu / Page
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WELCOME
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Belmont Intermediate School (BIS) for 2013 and present you with your ‘Student Guide’
As a student at BIS we want you to be the best you can be. This means that you strive for academic achievement, demonstrate high standards of behavior, take increased responsibility for your learning, be persistent and committed, be understanding and respect others.
As a school we will provide you with a range of quality academic, cultural and sporting experiences and we want you to ‘give things a go’ and make the most of these opportunities.
Here at BIS we encourage you to think about and be actively involved in your own learning. You will be asked by your teacher to set goals and evaluate your progress.
As a learner at BIS there are five competencies you will develop during your two years. These are:
Global Citizenship:Knowing about and relating to other people, the environment and the world.
Collaborative Learner:Knowing how to work with others to achieve a goal.
Self-Directed and
Reflective Learner:Knowing and thinking about your learning.
Effective Communicator:Knowing how to successfully interact with other people, to gather information and express your ideas effectively.
Adaptable Thinker:Knowing how to think in different ways to learn effectively and move forward to new challenges.
These competencies will help you become a confident learner who is able to take on new challenges.
As well as these competencies we have four values that are important to our way of life at BIS. They are what we think are important ways of behaving. At our school they are:
Respect Commitment Responsibility Aroha
We will talk about these at assemblies.
Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to come to my office to show me your work. I always look forward to this and enjoy meeting students and talking to them about their learning.
I hope that you have a challenging and enjoyable year.
Justin Somerville
Principal
Staff Members 2013
House / Room / Ext / Name / Yr / ResponsibilityPrincipal / 122 / Justin Somerville
Assoc Principal / 226 / Anne Paterson
Assoc Principal / 126 / Lucy Naylor / SENCO
Pencarrow / 1 / 131 / Paul Howard / 7 / Maths
Tiri / 2 / 132 / Sarah Bothamley / 7
Cuvier / 3 / 133 / Jo Needham / 7 / PE & Health
Brett / 4 / 134 / Jenny Armitage / 8 / Inquiry
Cuvier / 5 / 135 / Tim Oldham / 8
Tiri / 6 / 136 / Dani Biddle / 8
Tiri / 7 / 137 / Leon Jacobs / 7
Pencarrow / 8 / 138 / Jen Bauer / 7
Brett / 9 / 139 / Lauren Tyler / 7
Brett / 10 / 140 / Julie Prince / 7
Brett / 11 / 141 / Wendy Hay / 8
Cuvier / 12 / 142 / Ann Rawlinson / 8 / English
Tiri / 13 / 143 / Jennifer McWilliam / 8
Tiri / 14 / 144 / Jo Powell / 8
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Brett / 20 / 160 / Bill Holland / 7
Cuvier / 21 / 161 / Leonie Bloor / 7
Pencarrow / 22 / 162 / Simon Hughes / 8
Pencarrow / 23 / 163 / Becky Minton / 8
Pencarrow / Art / 153 / Larissa Johnson / Visual Art
Pencarrow / Art / 153 / Jenny Bezuidenhout / Visual Art
Brett / Tech 1 / 146 / Scott Boniface / Technology
Cuvier / Tech 2 / 155 / Shea Lethaby
Tiri / Music / 145 / Robyn Norwell / Music/Perf Arts
Pencarrow / Languages / 148 / Angela Dorrington / 8 / ESOL, Mandarin/Jap
Cuvier / Science / 151 / Susan Revell / Science
Tiri / LSCTeacher / 129 / Kirsty Irwin
Property / 147 / Graeme Blackmore
Library /
Resource Room / 154
128 / Barbara Tubby /
Jennie Whyte
Principals PA / 123 / Janie Stone
School Sec / 121 / Maggie McIlroy
Finance Officer / 125 / Trudie Pegler
International Student Co-ordinator / 158 / Janine O'Hearn
ICT Room / 124
Dental Clinic / 445 6664 / Linda Mitchell
Sports Manager / 150 / Jan Fenton
Tuck Shop / 130 / Bev Johnson
Teacher Aides / 129 / Karen Hawkins
Tricia Wilce
Sue Sheehan
Sally Pilkington
Rhonda Lissington
James Fox
Adele Ryan
Heather McIver
* BOLD = Team Leaders and House Leaders
ABSENCES / ATTENDANCE
The Principal has to report cases of poor attendance to the Board of Trustees. Your parents are asked to notify the school by phone on 489 4878, by email to , or via the website when you are absent. Please don't contact your classroom teacher directly if you are going to be absent, please ask your parents to contact the school office. The school will ring home if you have an unexplained absence. If you have continued unexplained absences you may be asked to make up missed time working during your free time.
If you are going to be away for a number of days, please ask your parents to write to the Principal seeking approval, in advance of your absence to
ACCIDENTS
We are able to handle minor injuries that occur at school. In the case of serious accidents we contact your parents to take you to the doctor or hospital. If your parents can’t be contacted, or in an emergency, the Principal will arrange for treatment.
ACTIVITY FEE
An annual activity fee of $100 covers mathletics, waterwise, specialist lessons, swimming sports, school athletics and photocopying.
ASSEMBLIES
The whole school meets once every Friday for a formal assembly, and also for school singing. For formal assembly you are expected to enter and leave the hall silently. While at assembly you must use self control, as well as participate fully in the singing. In other words - your best behaviour is necessary.
BELL TIMES/HOURS
8.40am / First bell student move to class and prepare for the day8.45am / School commences for students
8.45am - / 10.10am / Block 1
10.10am - / 10.30am / Interval
10.30am - / 11.55am / Block 2
11.55am - / 12.45pm / Block 3
12.45pm - / 1.35pm / Lunch break (bell at 1.30pm signals return to class)
1.35pm - / 3.00pm / Block 4
3.00pm / School finishes
BELMONT MUSIC CENTRE
On Saturday mornings the school is used for the Belmont Music Centre. The Centre aims to provide tuition in most of the standard orchestral instruments as well as the recorder. The Centre has its own orchestra and paid tutors teach its operations. For more details please see
BEHAVIOUR
At BIS, students have the right to learn and teachers the right to teach. Any behaviour that infringes these rights is not acceptable and is dealt with accordingly. The school has clear behaviour management plans that set out behaviour expectations and consequences for inappropriate behaviour. Our values of respect, responsibility, commitment and aroha guide the way we behave at BIS.
BIKES
It is compulsory to wear a helmet when riding your bike. Traffic is very dense on all roads leading to the school so the Principal or Associate Principals reserve the right to withdraw permission to cycle to school if any breaches of roadworthiness or the Road Code occur. Riding in the school grounds is prohibited. You must get off your bike at the gate and walk down the drive - do the reverse on your way home. Your bike is stored in the bike shed by the front entrance. You musthave a safety chain or padlock. The school will take all possible care of bikes but is not prepared to accept any responsibility for bikes left unlocked.
NB: Skateboards/Scooters are not permitted at school unless it is a pre-approved mufti and wheels day.
BISTECH TEAM
These are students who will help teachers and classes use ICT effectively. They will meet regularly with an Associate Principal.
BUSES
The school bus service is provided by Ritchies Bus Company, which determines both routes and fares. However, the school works in co-ordination with the Company to ensure that all students behave on the buses. Complaints from drivers are dealt with at school and parents are involved if any serious misdemeanors occur. The Company has the final say as to who will travel on its buses and the school reserves the right to suspend from travel any students whose behaviour is a threat to the safety of others.
Students line up on the concrete path above the car park on Winscombe Street nearest the Takapuna Grammar School driveway by Gate 1.
We recommend you check the following website for bus timetable updates:
Bus routes are as follows:
Stanley Bay to Belmont Intermediate Bus – 081
Morning – departs 8.10am from Stanley Point Rd at corner of Second Ave, Via Stanley Point Rd, Via Calliope Rd, Left into Victoria Rd, Via Albert Rd, Left into Memorial Drive, Via Lake Rd, Right into Winscombe St, arrives at Belmont Intermediate 8.25am
Devonport to Belmont Intermediate Bus – 080 (Belmont Students only)
Morning – departs 8.00am from Devonport Wharf, via Victoria Rd, Via Albert Rd, Left into Vauxhall Rd, Via Old Lake Rd,Right into Hamana St, Via Seacliffe Ave, Left into Williamson Ave, Right into Lake Rd, Right into Winscombe St, arrives at Belmont Intermediate at 8.20am
Devonport to Belmont Intermediate Bus – 083 (Belmont and TGS students only)
Morning – departs 7.55amfrom outside Devonport Library in King Edward Parade, Via King Edward Parade, Left into Cheltenham Rd, Left into Tainui Rd, Right into Vauxhall Rd, Via Old Lake Rd, Right into Hamana St, Via Seacliffe Ave, Left into Williamson Ave, Right into Lake Rd, Right into Winscombe St, arrives at Belmont Intermediate at 8.25am
Return Trips
Belmont Intermediate to Stanley Bay Bus – 081
Afternoon – departs 3.10pm from Belmont Intermediate in Winscombe St, Right into Seacliffe Ave, Right into Williamson Ave, Left into Lake Rd, Via Memorial Drive, Right into Albert Rd, Via Victoria Rd, Right into Calliope Rd, Via Stanley Point Rd, arrives at Second Ave at 3.40pm
Belmont Intermediate to Devonport Bus – 084 (Belmont students only)
Afternoon – departs 3.10pm from Belmont Intermediate in Winscombe St, Right into Seacliffe Ave, Via Hamana St, Left into Old Lake Rd, Via Vauxhall Rd, Pick up pupils from Vauxhall Primary near Morrison Ave, Continue via Vauxhall Rd, Left into Tainui Rd, Right into Cheltenham Rd, Right into King Edward Parade, Right into Church St, Left into Albert Rd, Via Victoria Rd, arrives at Devonport Wharf at 3.55pm
Fares: Students using the bus are required to purchase a reprogrammable electronic pass available from the driver on all Ritchies Buses.
BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD)
As a student you are allowed to bring a portable device to school which can connect to our network. This device can only be used during classtime to help you with your learning. Devices will be locked away in homeroom classes during breaktimes. (also see Valuables page 12)
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
If your home address or telephone number change during the year it is very important that you notify the School Office on 489 4878 of this change. Sometimes your emergency contact phone numbers might change or your parents might change jobs.
CHEWING GUM
Chewing gum is banned from BIS.
CHOIR
The school promotes membership for those who are interested. You will be asked early in the year whether you would like to join.
CLASS CAPTAINS & VICE CAPTAINS
Each class elects a Captain and Vice Captain every two terms. Teachers will outline responsibilities and regular meetings will be held with one of the Associate Principal. Class Captains wear badges at all times.
DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY
If you cause any intentional damage to school property or equipment, your parents will be informed and you will be asked to help pay the cost of repairs or replacement. Your teacher has access to the Intentional Damage to School Property Procedure.
DENTAL CLINIC
The Dental Nurse not only gives you dental treatment and inspects your teeth, but she also advises you about teeth, diet, general health habits etc. The nurse will send for you from your classroom when she/he wants to see you. If a dental problem or an injury occurs you may visit her or call her to arrange an immediate consultation during school hours. The Dental Clinic is on Winscombe Street entrance, Gate 1. The phone number is 445 6664.
If your family has an e-mail address, please notify the office at (if not already recorded) so that any communication can be forwarded directly.
EOTC
Education Outside The Classroom will be linked to your homeroom programme throughout the year. Individual teachers will discuss possible options with their class.
ENVIRO LEADERS
Enviro leaders will be selected. These students will become part of our enviroschool team meeting regularly throughout each term.
FIZZY DRINKS
Coca Cola, Fanta, etc, and energy drinks are not permitted at school. They hinder learning. There are water fountains located around the school.
HALL
The hall is out of bounds at all times unless a teacher supervises you - this includes before and after school.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be given as part of the teaching and learning programme. The format will vary depending on the units being studied in the classroom. If you have any problems with any aspect of the homework do not hesitate to approach your classroom teacher.
HOURS
Refer to Bell Times.
HOUSE/SCHOOL ORGANISATION
All classes are either Year 7 or Year 8. The school is divided into four houses corresponding to lighthouses (Brett, Cuvier, Pencarrow and Tiri). There is a mixture of students from each class in each house. In addition to the four houses there are 6 teaching and learning teams.
HOUSE COUNCILORS
Each house has 2 councilors who assist the house leader, are trained as peer mediators and support events around the school.
HOUSE POINTS
Every week the houses compete in categories, which reflect all aspects of school life. The house points are read out at the Formal Assembly. When a house wins three times, they are allowed to wear mufti on a date negotiated with an Associate Principal. The winning house for the term is rewarded with a special privilege.
HOUSE SPORT
House sport will take place fortnightly during block 3. All students will be involved. Students will compete against other houses in a range of different sporting activities.
INFORMATION CENTRE/LIBRARY
The Information Centre is multi purpose. You are able to use it for the usual reasons. The Library area has access to computers, printers and a good selection of books that we are continually adding to. You will be able to use the Library during morning tea break and during lunchtime. A staff member will be able to assist you with research needed to complete classroom projects. Your class will also have a set Library session each week. You may borrow up to 6 books at a time for 2 weeks. Any lost or damaged books will be charged for. Good and quiet behaviour applies in the Information Centre/Library. Students are not permitted in the Information Centre/Library without a teacher present.
INTERNET
We encourage the use of the internet at Belmont Intermediate School. However it must be in accordance with the Internet Policy and user agreement. If you require any clarification of this policy please discuss it with your homeroom teacher.
INTERVIEWS
The school encourages your parents to arrange interviews with your teacher or the Principal if they have any concerns about your progress or behaviour. There will be a parent/teacher interview at the end of Term 1. Teachers themselves often request interviews with your parents if they have concerns. Interviews generally take place after written reports are sent out. We also enjoy having contact with parents about positive aspects of your schooling.
JEWELLERY
For safety reasons, only a wristwatch and a single set of gold or silver plain studs for pierced ears - no markings, stones or engraving are permitted.
KAPA HAKA GROUP
This group is open to any student and meets once a week. The teacher in charge of Kapa Haka will call for interested students early in term one.
LATENESS
If you arrive at school later than 8.45am you MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICEto write your name, room number and time of arrival in the sign-in book. This is a check for the office staff so that they can cross you off the absence list. In cases of repeated lateness the Associate Principals or the Principal will contact your parents. You may be required to make up any school time missed.