Donations and Activity Fees

SCHOOL DONATIONS :

Red Beach School is rated decile 9. We receive only a fraction of the Ministry of Education funding that is given to Low Decile Schools (approximately $800 per student LESS than a decile 1 school).

This is why we depend on our parent community for significant levels of support and fundraising to try to give our students as many opportunities as possible and not disadvantage them.

We therefore ask parents to make an annual donation, which the Board of Trustees tries to keep to a minimum, but without which, would be impossible to function. Any payments through the year of instalments, would also be appreciated.

*2019 Donation Requested*		*Compulsory Fees*
One Child	$190	Activity Fee	$45 per student
Two Children	$330
Three or more children	$470

Payment Options

Instalments – please contact the office. We are happy to take instalments that suit your circumstances.

Cheque, Cash, Visa/MasterCard

Internet Banking:

Red Beach School - ANZ Account: 060 405 0194659 00

Particulars: Family Name

Codes: what the payment is for - eg. Act Fee, EOTC, Water Safety

Reference: Room no

Latest News

Ice Blocks at School Picnic

18 Feb 2020

Hi All. Just to let you know the community committee will be selling ice blocks at the school picnic 17th March Wednesday 630-7. Cash only. We will be outside Room 7 where we normally do it after school. See you then.

School Donations and Costs for 2020

13 Feb 2020

We are pleased to let you know that starting from this year all school costs and donations can be
paid via Kindo. This is an online programme that many of you may already be registered for
through your Ezi–Lunch orders.
This will continue to grow and in term 2 will allow for even more options including permission
slips online.
If you are not registered yet go to kindo.co.nz and follow the process.

KINDO - Fastest way to pay

No need to hunt for payment details, write cheques, raid the piggy-bank or visit the school office. Pay for all your students' needs by clicking on the item you need. And we're open 24/7. Click. Pay. Fast

Payments can still be made through online banking, eftpos or cash at the school office.

Thanks so much for your support.

School Picnic this Wednesday 19 Feb

12 Feb 2020

School Picnic - Wednesday 19th February 5.00pm - 7.00pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, have a look around the room and generally familiarise yourself with the workings of your child’s classroom. We will start in the Hall by introducing the full team to you and then make our way (with the help of some of our senior students) over to the classrooms. 6-7pm will be an opportunity for everyone to picnic and mix and mingle outside on the school grounds.

Basketball/Mini Ball Rego

10 Feb 2020

MINI-BALL/BASKETBALL

All players welcome, both new and experienced, to join a RBS team to compete at the Leisure Centre, Stanmore Bay.

Years 0-2 Wednesday's, Year's 3-4 Thursday's and Years 5-6 Tuesdays. Games commence at 3.40pm.

Registration forms are available outside the resource room.

All forms and payments MUST be returned to the school office by 3pm this Wednesday 12^th February. Online payment of $40 can be made to the school account # 06 0405 0194659 00 Please put your child's full name and B/B as the reference (forms still need to be returned to the office by the above date).

For more info please contact Sonja Robson: troyandsonja@gmail.com

Pōwhiri this Friday

05 Feb 2020

On the first day at 9:10 am in the hall we will be having a Pōwhiri, welcoming our new staff and students/families into out Red Beach School family. You are all most welcome to attend.

Coronavirus - Message from Ministry Education

29 Jan 2020

We are looking forward to welcoming all our students back on February 7th.

With the growing concerns around coronavirus, we have received the following notice from the Ministry of Education.

We would appreciate hearing from you if you have traveled to China over the holiday break.

Kind regards

Julie Hepburn

Principal

"As you will have seen in the media the situation is rapidly evolving internationally concerning the coronavirus.

This is a new virus and its specific nature is currently unclear, however it appears that you can have the virus at an early stage and not be showing any symptoms. This incubation period is currently considered to be 14 days.

Children and young people are currently returning to classrooms. The health of students and staff is a priority for all. I encourage you to err on the side of caution and here are some steps you can take.

As always anyone who is unwell should not be at school or at their early learning service. If you have a particular concern about any child, student or staff member, please urge parents or the staff member to contact Healthline at 0800 611 116 or their GP for medical advice. Healthline has translators and interpreters available 24/7 in 150 languages and they do have Mandarin and Cantonese speaking staff available.
If a student still attends school while showing symptoms the Principal of a state school can preclude them if they believe on reasonable grounds they may have a communicable disease (Section 19 Education Act). The student has to stay away for the infectious period of the specific disease. For private schools, Section 19 of the Education Act does not apply. Principals can request that a student with an infectious disease or is suspected of having an infectious disease, does not attend.
You can request that a staff member with an infectious disease or is suspected of having an infectious disease, does not attend.
For any staff member or student who may be at high risk of exposure because they have recently been to China or have been in close contact with someone confirmed with the virus, I encourage you to ask that the staff member or parent/caregiver of the student delay the start of their school year for 14 days and voluntarily stay away.

Iona Holsted
Secretary for Education"

Happy New Year - Start of Year Dates

09 Jan 2020

We hope you had a great Christmas and New Year

Dates to note:

School Starts again on the 7th of February and the main office will be open on the 4th and 5th of February.

School finishes at 12pm today

20 Dec 2019

Have a great Christmas all and a reminder that school finishes at 12 noon today Friday the 20th Dec.

Live Stream of Graduation

18 Dec 2019

Link to FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/482686815714216/

Live Stream of Graduation

18 Dec 2019

Graduation will be live on FB. Follow the link and keep refreshing page around the time - https://www.facebook.com/groups/482686815714216/