Areas of interest

Key policies

Links in this table are to core and optional policies. If any links are inactive, it means that policy doesn't apply to our kura or that content is covered somewhere else.

Alcohol and drugs

• Ākonga Breaches of the Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Harmful Substances Policy – We use our ākonga wellbeing and behaviour management policies to guide our response to possible and known ākonga breaches.

Attendance

• Student Attendance – Parents/Caregivers are expected to notify the kura as soon as possible if their tamaiti will be absent. The kura follows up ongoing attendance issues.

Before and after kura supervision

• Before and After Kura Supervision – This policy sets out the time ākonga can be on kura grounds, and what time they are expected to be ready for class.

Behaviour

• Behaviour Management – If you have concerns about an incident at kura, please contact the kura and the kura will deal with the concern.
• Bullying and Harassment – Harassment and bullying behaviour by anyone is not tolerated at our kura.

Cellphones and personal digital devices

• Cellphones and Other Personal Digital Devices – Our cellphones policy complies with government regulations and our approach to cellphones and other personal digital devices supports ākonga engagement and achievement.

Closing the kura (e.g. extreme weather, emergency)

• Emergency Closure – The kura may need to be closed for a variety of reasons – we keep parents informed through our usual communication channels.

Concerns and complaints

• Raising Concerns and Complaints – Anyone who has a concern or complaint should raise it as soon as possible with an appropriate person at the kura.

Contacting the kura (communication)

• Communicating with Parents and Whānau – This policy outlines how the kura and parents/whānau communicate and engage with each other.

Digital technology and online safety

• Digital Technology and Online Safety – This policy outlines the issues and challenges associated with our ākonga being competent and confident users of digital technology, and focuses on the safety of ākonga.

Emergency (communication)

• Emergency Management – In an emergency, disaster, or crisis the kura contacts parents/caregivers/whānau when it can, using the emergency contact details provided, and releases information to the kura community as appropriate.

Enrolment

• Enrolment – This policy outlines our enrolment conditions and process.

EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom)

• EOTC Consent – This policy contains important information about parental consent, risk disclosure, and health information.
• EOTC Supervision – This policy contains information about volunteering for EOTC events.

Food and nutrition

• Food and Nutrition – This policy outlines how we promote a healthy food and drink environment at kura.

Getting to and from kura safely

• Getting to and from Kura Safely – This policy outlines road safety at and around kura, as well as travelling to and from kura safely. If applicable, additional information (e.g. road patrol) is included here.

Head lice

• Head lice – The kura regularly reminds parents about checking for head lice (nits) and provides information about treating the problem.

Healthcare

• Allergies – We aim to provide a safe environment for ākonga with allergies. Parents advise the kura of any allergies their tamaiti has, and provide an action plan as necessary.
• Asthma – Parents should inform the kura, if their tamaiti has asthma, update this information as necessary, and provide the necessary medication.
• Managing Injuries and Illness – We follow kura processes for contacting parents/caregivers or emergency contacts about injuries and illness.
• Infectious Diseases – Ākonga must stay away from kura when they are unwell to stop illness from spreading. How long they should be home depends on their illness. Remember to let the kura know the ākonga will be absent.
• Medicines – This policy explains how medicines are stored and administered.

Inclusive kura culture

• Inclusive Kura Culture – We aim to create a safe and inclusive kura culture where diversity is valued and all ākonga and kaimahi feel they belong.

Learning support

• Learning Support – The policies in this section outline how we support ākonga learning needs, and who provides this support.

Police vetting

• Police Vetting – Police vetting is an important part of our safety checking processes and is relevant to several policies.

Privacy

• Privacy Policy – Our kura aims to look after the privacy of everyone associated with our kura. Privacy impacts on many kura policies.
• Sharing Ākonga Personal Information with Parents and Guardians – We share personal information about a ākonga with their parent/guardian (including in response to parent/guardian requests) when appropriate and in accordance with legislation.
• Sharing Ākonga Personal Information with External Agencies – Before sharing information with external agencies, the designated child protection person discusses any safety and wellbeing concerns with relevant kaimahi.
• Public Sharing of Personal Information – We seek consent to share ākonga personal information publicly. Consent is sought at enrolment, and as appropriate

Religious instruction

• Religious Instruction - We foster an inclusive kura community, and respect the right of ākonga and kaimahi to observe their own religions and beliefs.

Reporting

• Kura Planning and Reporting– The poari matua consults with the kura community to develop our strategic goals and annual implementation plans, and to reflect on our performance against our goals and priorities.
• Reporting about Ākonga Progress and Achievement – We report on ākonga progress and achievement to ākonga and their parents/guardians.

Requests for official information (e.g. OIA and LGOIMA)

• Requests for Official Information – We make information available unless there is a good reason to refuse access to information or withhold information (e.g. confidentiality and privacy).

Kura community

Also see Manuhiri and Volunteering at kura (below)

• Kura Community and Engagement Policy and Kura Community Conduct Expectations – Our kura is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all members of our kura community.

Kura donations

• Income – This section contains information about how our kura is funded (e.g kura donations, fundraising, sponsorship).

Separated parents, guardians, and care arrangements

• Rights of Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers and Parent/Guardian Arrangements – Our kura recognises the rights and roles of parents, guardians, and caregivers. We ensure that we comply with all legal requirements while keeping the ākonga at the centre of all our decision-making.

Smoking and vaping

• Smokefree and Vapefree – Our kura is smokefree and vapefree, all the time, no exceptions.

Sun protection

• Sun Protection – This policy outlines when our sun protection policy applies, and what this involves.

Ākonga wellbeing

• Supporting Ākonga Wellbeing – We support ākonga wellbeing and recognise that wellbeing directly affects the ability to learn and succeed at Paparoa Street School.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• Te Tiriti o Waitangi – We recognise our responsibility to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are guided by the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in fulfilling this responsibility.

Use of kura property

• Third-Party Use of Kura Property – Kura property (buildings and/or grounds) may be available for use by third parties.

Uniform / Dress

• Kura Uniform/Ākonga Dress Expectations – This policy outlines our uniform/dress expectations.

Manuhiri

• Manuhiri – Safety and wellbeing is a key priority for anyone visiting the kura.

Volunteering at kura

• Volunteer Involvement – This policy contains information about helping with kura activities.

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Last Modified Date: 22/01/2026 14:33:56

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Published Date: 30/01/2026