Paparoa Street School
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Paparoa Street School responds to circumstances where on-site learning is not possible. In these circumstances (e.g. widespread health-related events, extreme weather events, or other events that require kura closure), we aim to provide quality learning for all ākonga and continuity with our kura curriculum and programmes.
We prioritise ākonga safety and wellbeing when distance learning is required, and take individual capabilities into consideration. We aim to balance online learning with activities that don't require devices and may be able to provide hard copies of learning materials as an alternative to online learning or to support online learning.
The kura expects ākonga to remain in contact with kaiako and engage with the learning programme at their level. If an ākonga is not engaging or responding, kaimahi follow up with the ākonga and their parents or caregivers as necessary. Kura kaimahi maintain appropriate communication with ākonga, parents, and caregivers, and keep records of communication as necessary.
Other policies and procedures that apply during distance learning include:
Parent responsibilities
Paparoa Street School appreciates the support of parents, caregivers, and whānau to:
Kura responsibilities
Our kura only uses online tools, platforms, and apps after we have considered and approved their terms and conditions, privacy settings, data collection, and content ownership agreements.
Paparoa Street School supports ākonga to access the resources needed to participate in online learning. We recognise that although an ākonga may have a device, their internet access may be limited.
To maintain professional standards when delivering distance learning, teaching kaimahi:
When an individual ākonga is unable to attend kura for an extended period of time due to their health or other reasons, Paparoa Street School consults with the ākonga and their parents or caregivers to create a plan to help the ākonga continue to learn.
