#Parent Information
Cohort Entry Dates
From 2018 we started cohort entry which means there are 8 dates per year on which your child can start school for the first time as a new entrant.
We have a useful letter which outlines the dates and we have a starting school pack which you can pick up from the school office.
The following are our school entry dates for children starting school for the very first time.
Once your child turns 5 they can start but please consider whether they are ready and remember they can start school anytime up until they are 6 YEARS OLD. Children are at school for 12 - 13 years so it is important they get off to a good start.
There is some useful background information available from Dr. Nathan Mikaere Wallis who talks about cognitive development in young children.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/201844291/does-nz-education-policy-align-with-recognised-research
2024 Cohort and Ballot dates
It is important that your child is ready for school and we have prepared a quick checklist of things you might want to consider before starting them at full time school. To download the checklist and further information on enrolling your new entrant child go to our enrolments section:
Lynmore School App
We have a Lynmore School app. which is free to download from your app store for Android, iPhone and iPad.
Stationery
Back to School Stationery Orders can be found at: Office Max
Community Notice Board
The community notice board on the office side of the Junior Block is used to advertise school and community events.
School Session Times
All children need to be in the school grounds by 8.45am. All teachers will be in their classrooms by 8.30am.
Office Hours
8.15am - 4.00pm
Library Hours
Children also visit the library during the
week with their classes.
Illness or accident at school
In the event of a child becoming ill or
injured at school the office will contact the parents/caregivers to collect the
child. It is most important that families advise us of any changes in
home circumstances – telephone numbers, changes of address, mobile phone
numbers and after school care arrangements, custody/court orders. In
times of emergency we need immediate access to accurate information.
Absences
It is essential that we know where our
pupils are on any one day. In the event of an absence please ring the
school’s answer phone with the information before 9.00am that day or notify us
via the Lynmore School app. Office staff will
relay the information promptly to the teacher. Office staff will ring
parents at home or work if absence is noted and no message has been
received.
Leave for extended duration
If you are intending taking your children
out of school for an extended period during school time a written letter or
e-mail explaining the details needs to be sent to the principal. This includes
permission for taking your child away on holiday during school time.
Consistent attendance at school is
essential for maximising learning. Please consider carefully before removing
children from class programmes. Children who are away for 20 consecutive
days or more may be required to re-enrol. If living "out of zone” a place
may not be available.
Arriving late for school
School starts at 8.55am. Children
arriving late will be sent to the office and a late entry is made on our pupil
records before returning to the classroom. Regular latecomers are monitored and
liaison with families will be initiated. Children must be in the school
by 8.45am to prepare for the day’s work.
Lost Property
It is essential that children develop
responsibility for their property. We ask that parents name all property and
shoes. Lost property is stored in the hall. A key is available from the
school office to look through the lost property for missing items. Towards the
end of each term property will be displayed for classes and parents to check.
Voluntary Donation
A donation per child is set at the start
of the year by the BOT. This donation contributes towards providing the
excellent facilities children enjoy at Lynmore School.
We urge you to support our work and additional programmes with the payment of
the donation. Many thanks we appreciate your support.