Our Vision

Nelson Intermediate - Te Kura Tūwaenga o Whakatū is focused on creating a positive mauri ora (sense of wellbeing) for all students. Our professional practises, in all aspects of schooling, take into account the students cultural identity and individual circumstances. Through the Whāia Te Ara Tika message, students are encouraged to take responsibility for continually uplifting the mana of the school and each other.

Whanaungatanga

CONNECTED

Develop and maintain respectful and meaningful partnerships with our kura and community.

Rangatiratanga

LEADER

Build a clear sense of personal identity and self-worth through integrity, generosity, and peacefulness.

Manaakitanga

SUPPORTIVE

Show respect, empathy and regard for everyone in our kura and community.

Kaitiakitanga

PROTECTOR

Actively protect our environment, people, culture and heritage, knowledge, language and resources for the future.

Connected Leaders, Supportive Protectors

We are a school of opportunities, so whether your child loves sports, art, music or wants to explore more of their cultural heritage, at NIS they have the support and encouragement to do so. Our learning programmes integrate all areas of the curriculum and are responsive to student interests and needs. As a school we engage with whānau and members of our wider community to provide advice, guidance and expertise which allows for authentic and meaningful leaning opportunities.

A to Z

Absences - If your child is unable to attend school for any reason, please contact the school office before 9.00 am that day on the absence number 027 758 3558 or use the @School App to complete the absentee notification.

Accidents - If your child is injured at school, staff will take any appropriate first aid measures. We will notify you immediately if your child has fallen from a height, has been hit on the head, or has a serious injury.

Bell Times - the school day is structured as follows:
School Starts - 8.45 am
Interval - 10.40 to 11 am
Lunchtime - 12.40 to 1.25 pm
Finish Time - 2.45 pm

Buses - The Ministry of Education contracts Nelson Coachlines to operate four bus routes to and from Nelson Intermediate School. To qualify for bus transport ākonga must live at least 3.2km from Nelson Intermediate. Bus routes are detailed below.

Further information can be found here, just Insert the route number into the top right corner of the web page.

Before ākonga can catch the school buses they must first read and complete the Bus Rules and Expectations Form. The form can be completed online via the button below. Alternatively, a paper copy can be collected from the school office.

Bus form

Please note:
- First pick up for the Hira Bus (Hira NPD) is early, 7.40am. NIS departure is slightly later, 3.10pm.
- Tui-Glen Bus students need to take the Hira Bus from NIS at 3.10pm, and swap at Girls College to the Tui Glen Bus at 3.20pm.

Calendar Dates - The full school calendar of events can be found here.

Concerns - An open door policy exists at our school. If you have any concerns relating to school, we encourage you to talk to us about them. Please feel free to approach the class teacher or staff member first. An appointment should be requested via email, with a basic outline of the concern or issue.

Communication - We communicate to our parent community on a regular basis. We do this using email and the @School App. The @School App can be downloaded from a link sent to you by your child’s teacher. Ask your child’s teacher or the office for more information.

Enrolments - We welcome new enrolments. Check out more information here.

Internet - This is available in all classrooms via a managed network. Students sign a Digital Citizenship Agreement to access the school devices and network. All activity on our school network is monitored and our emails filtered by N4L filtering.

Library - Ākonga are encouraged to take library books home on a regular basis and can borrow up to 5 books at a time.

Please do not attempt to mend any damaged books, just return them and the mending team will tackle them.

There are no fines for overdue books but we do ask you to return them weekly during class library times. At the end of each term overdue books must be returned/renewed. If these cannot be found a replacement fee/invoice will be issued for missing books early the following term.

Lost Property - Ākonga are encouraged to take responsibility for their own property – particularly clothing. Clothes such as jackets, hoodies, hats, etc. should be labelled with the child’s name. Lost property can be picked up from the basket behind the office.

Newsletters - Our school newsletter comes out twice a term. They are emailed home and sent via @School App. These are also available on the school website: https://www.nelsonintermediate.school.nz/school-news-2

Office Hours - The office is staffed from 8.15am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. The school answer phone is checked by staff regularly.

Payments - Ideally we would prefer to receive payments online. Any cash payment needs to be given to a staff member at the school office.
BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS
Nelson Intermediate School Board of Trustees
12-3165-0284631-00
If you are making online payments please ensure the following:
- Particulars states your child’s name
- Reference states what the payment is for

If you would like further information regarding payments please contact Tracy, accounts@nelsonintermediate.school.nz

Reporting to Parents - In Term 1 and 3 we have Whānau Conferences which are student led. Written reports are sent out in Term 2 and 4.

Stationery Requirements - The below is what is required for both year 7 & 8 ākonga. These items can be purchased as a pack at the start of each year from the school office for $32, or you are welcome to source individually.

Stationery Items
2x 1E8 Warwick Exercise Book
4x 1B8 Warwick Exercise Book Unpunched (72 pages)
2x Clever Kiwi Fun Doing Math 2
1x Scrap Book The Big Unruled
4x Blue Ballpoint Pen
8x HB Pencil
1x Pack of 12 Colouring Pencils
1x Pencil Sharpener
1x Scissors 210 mm
2x Eraser
2x Ruler Plastic 30cm Clear
2x Adhesive Glue Stick 40g
1x Protractor Taurus 180 Degrees 10cm wide
1x Box Facial Tissues

1x Earphones - purchased separately from stationery pack
1x Chromebook - purchased separately from stationery pack

Chromebook - In order to support the use of digital technologies within the classroom we strongly encourage the purchase of a Chromebook, (this Chromebook can also be used for your student’s initial years at college). We acknowledge that the purchase of a Chromebook may place a financial burden on some whānau. If this is the case we encourage you to speak with WINZ as there are programmes available to support whānau with stationery expenses. For students whose whānau have been unable to purchase a Chromebook we will continue to have a supply of devices for students to use in the classroom.

BYOD/Bring Your Own Device - Students who are able to bring a Chromebook to school for learning purposes, or another learning device such as a laptop, will need to have this registered with the school. Forms are available from the school office and once completed students can bring their devices to Karen in the ‘Student Office’ on Fridays from 9 – 10 am to have them added to the Student WiFi network. Devices are the responsibility of the student and the school takes no responsibility for the breakage, or loss of a device.

Swimming - The swimming programme usually runs for the last 6 weeks of Term 4 and the first 6 weeks of Term 1. Swimming is compulsory unless a note is sent from a parent/caregiver.

Term Dates - These can be found in the Calendar along with other important event dates.

Uniform - The Nelson Intermediate School uniform is available to purchase from the school office during term time or on specified days in the lead in to the new school year.

PRICING

Polo shirt $45 each

Pull over hoodie $65 each

Shorts $35 each

In addition to the above, ākonga can wear plain navy pants. Schooltex navy cuffed leg pongee trackpants are available to purchase from The Warehouse either in store or online (sizes 4 through to adults 2XL). Please click on the link to see a photo example of the pants.

A plain black or navy puffer jacket or raincoat is allowed as an additional layer.

Hats are compulsory in Terms 1 and 4. You can wear a hat of your choice (any colour) but it must not advertise alcohol, drugs or lewd inappropriate language.

Ākonga are expected to wear sport or school shoes that cover their toes. Socks and shoes can be of any colour.

No other uniform or clothing is to be worn at school.

If you have any questions please contact the office.

Bus Routes

D100416 Central Bus (The Brook)

Bus goes to Paremata Street, Brooklands Road, Tory Street, Central School and NIS.
8.25am pick up Paremata Street
2.45pm leaving NIS

D100435 CEntral Bus (Founders Park)

Bus goes to Founders Park, Milton Street Chalet, Central School and NIS.
8.20am pick up Founders Park
2.45pm leaving NIS

D100415 Atawhai Bus

Bus goes to Clifton Terrace School, Marybank Road, St Peter's Church, Dodson Valley 4 Square and NIS.
8.10am pick up Clifton Terrace School
2.45pm leaving NIS

D100410 Hira bus

Bus goes to Hira NPD, Rayners Road Intersection, Hillwood Drive Intersection, and NIS.
7.40am pick up Hira NPD
3.10pm leaving NIS

D100412 TUI-GLEN BUS

Bus goes to 34 Seafield Terrace, Glen Road, Garindale, Todd Bush Road and NIS.
8.10am pick up 34 Seafield Terrace
3.10pm leaving NIS on Hira Bus, swapping at Girls College to Tui-Glen Bus 3.20pm

Policies

All our school policies and procedures are now hosted on an online web service.
You can access them at www.schooldocs.co.nz

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