General
The following covers general day to day information, from absentees’, school hours, term dates, dress code, and our cell phone policy. We endeavour to keep this information up to date but if you are unable to find the information you require please contact the school.
Term 1: 3 Feb to 9 Apr 2020
Term 1: 9 Feb to 16 April
Term 2: 3 May to 9 July
Term 3: 26 July to 1 Oct
Term 4: 18 Oct to 15 Dec
At Whanganui Intermediate we have a dress code and cell phone policy.
Monday to Friday
8.30 am to 3.30 pm
and pupil safety
It is essential that we know the whereabouts of every student and so it is important that parents or caregivers contact us if a student is to be absent for any reason.
Form
Our
In consultation with parents, a functional and attractive uniform has been selected to give our pupils a sense of belonging and pride.
We insist that:
High standards of dress are maintained and that pupils wear the correct uniform every day.
Our pupils are clean and tidy
All clothing is named. This makes returning misplaced items much easier.
Jewellery is confined to a wristwatch and one stud per ear for boys and girls.
Please note that rings and dangling earrings are potentially dangerous and are thus prohibited.
Pupils do not wear make-up, fingernail polish or hair products, nor should they tint or dye their hair.
Long hair should be tied back and plaited for health and safety reasons.
Policy
Cell phones are not a learning device at Whanganui Intermediate School. They are a distraction from learning but we acknowledge the need for many students to have them for before and after school communication with whanau.
Our policy states
If a student is found in possession of a cell phone during the day it will be taken from them and sent to the school office for safekeeping until the end of the week. In this case, a parent/caregiver is required to pick it up.