Attendance
School begins at 8:55am. The handbell rings at this time to indicate there is 5 minutes before the electronic bell rings at 9am and the roll is taken. Students who arrive after the bell must go to the office to have their attendance recorded.
Morning break is 11:00-11:30am
Lunch break is 1:00-1:45pm
School finishes at 3:00pm
Absences
Please notify the office via the HERO app (see below), email ([email protected]) or phone call (a message on the answerphone is fine) before the start of the school day. You must also use the 'Sign in/out tablet' (in the office foyer) if your child/children leaves early from school during the school day, or if they arrive after the start of the school day.
Future absences should be notified by email to both the office and the class teacher.
Principal approval is required for:
Any planned regular absences to attend a programme during school hours please complete the following:
External Programmes within school time - online form
Holidays during term time: Please fill in this form if your child will be absent for 5 days or more during term time.
‘Holiday Leave’ form Do not fill in if a medical/sickness absence.
After School Care
A private after school care and holiday programme service will begin onsite in February 2025. For more information and bookings: Welcome to sKids at Coatesville School!
Buses
Students who live more than 3.2km from their nearest state school may be entitled to catch a free bus service to and from school. Details of bus routes are available on our website (under 'Admin').
New bus users: Parents/caregivers must contact the school office ([email protected]) to complete a bus permission form so children can be added to our bus lists.
Students are checked by staff before boarding the bus.
Casual users or children using a different bus than usual (eg. to go to a friend’s house) must notify the school office by 1pm on the day concerned so they can be added to the bus list for that day only.
Clothing/Hats
Our school does not have a school uniform.
BUT we do have a Coatesville School shirt which we encourage students to purchase.
We strongly recommend ALL students from Year 3 upwards purchase a shirt which will be used whenever they represent the school in any event.
A school hat is provided free to each new student when they start and must be worn, when outside, during Terms 1 and 4.
If lost or damaged, new hats can be purchased from the office.
Footwear is required when outside during Terms 2 and 3.
It is helpful if your child has a change of clothes in their bag in case of emergencies.
Dental Service
A mobile van visits the school periodically (but is becoming less frequent now) to do checks and basic dental procedures.
If further treatment is required the dental therapists will give children an appointment time to attend the clinic at Albany Junior High School.
If your child requires attention, please phone AJHS Community Dental Clinic on 415-2059.
HERO - School Communication
HERO is a student management system used for all school communication.
Online enrolment is completed and then families can become HERO users. Logging into Hero - Information for Families
Music Tuition
Private tuition is available during school time for piano, harp and guitar.
Music tuition - application form
Newsletters
Weekly newsletters are posted via HERO every second Tuesday. These appear on the school website afterwards.
School Lunches
Students are encouraged to bring a healthy lunch to school, benefiting their own growth and achievement.
Each morning students are encouraged to eat a healthy ‘brain food’ to re-energise.
Lunch options
Monday: Sausage sizzle and cookies are available.
Wednesday: Subway Day - order online before 9am on Subway Day: www.subway.co.nz/schools
Stationery
Please order your child’s Class Pack online in January at https://www.myschool.co.nz/coatesville.
If your child is starting part way through the school year (either as a new entrant or coming from another school) please contact the office first as they may not need all items on their class list.
There will be a small additional charge for shared class items – the office will give you details on enrolment.
Swimming
Our school pool is located just offsite between the playcentre and the Coatesville Hall.
All classes swim 2-3 times per week during Term 1. A timetable for swimming will be shared in Week 1 of the year.
There is a charge per student to help cover pool running costs – this will be notified on the first day of school.
If there is anything else you need to know please feel free to ask at the office – or ask your child’s teacher.
School begins at 8:55am. The handbell rings at this time to indicate there is 5 minutes before the electronic bell rings at 9am and the roll is taken. Students who arrive after the bell must go to the office to have their attendance recorded.
Morning break is 11:00-11:30am
Lunch break is 1:00-1:45pm
School finishes at 3:00pm
Absences
Please notify the office via the HERO app (see below), email ([email protected]) or phone call (a message on the answerphone is fine) before the start of the school day. You must also use the 'Sign in/out tablet' (in the office foyer) if your child/children leaves early from school during the school day, or if they arrive after the start of the school day.
Future absences should be notified by email to both the office and the class teacher.
Principal approval is required for:
Any planned regular absences to attend a programme during school hours please complete the following:
External Programmes within school time - online form
Holidays during term time: Please fill in this form if your child will be absent for 5 days or more during term time.
‘Holiday Leave’ form Do not fill in if a medical/sickness absence.
After School Care
A private after school care and holiday programme service will begin onsite in February 2025. For more information and bookings: Welcome to sKids at Coatesville School!
Buses
Students who live more than 3.2km from their nearest state school may be entitled to catch a free bus service to and from school. Details of bus routes are available on our website (under 'Admin').
New bus users: Parents/caregivers must contact the school office ([email protected]) to complete a bus permission form so children can be added to our bus lists.
Students are checked by staff before boarding the bus.
Casual users or children using a different bus than usual (eg. to go to a friend’s house) must notify the school office by 1pm on the day concerned so they can be added to the bus list for that day only.
Clothing/Hats
Our school does not have a school uniform.
BUT we do have a Coatesville School shirt which we encourage students to purchase.
We strongly recommend ALL students from Year 3 upwards purchase a shirt which will be used whenever they represent the school in any event.
A school hat is provided free to each new student when they start and must be worn, when outside, during Terms 1 and 4.
If lost or damaged, new hats can be purchased from the office.
Footwear is required when outside during Terms 2 and 3.
It is helpful if your child has a change of clothes in their bag in case of emergencies.
Dental Service
A mobile van visits the school periodically (but is becoming less frequent now) to do checks and basic dental procedures.
If further treatment is required the dental therapists will give children an appointment time to attend the clinic at Albany Junior High School.
If your child requires attention, please phone AJHS Community Dental Clinic on 415-2059.
HERO - School Communication
HERO is a student management system used for all school communication.
Online enrolment is completed and then families can become HERO users. Logging into Hero - Information for Families
Music Tuition
Private tuition is available during school time for piano, harp and guitar.
Music tuition - application form
Newsletters
Weekly newsletters are posted via HERO every second Tuesday. These appear on the school website afterwards.
School Lunches
Students are encouraged to bring a healthy lunch to school, benefiting their own growth and achievement.
Each morning students are encouraged to eat a healthy ‘brain food’ to re-energise.
Lunch options
Monday: Sausage sizzle and cookies are available.
Wednesday: Subway Day - order online before 9am on Subway Day: www.subway.co.nz/schools
Stationery
Please order your child’s Class Pack online in January at https://www.myschool.co.nz/coatesville.
If your child is starting part way through the school year (either as a new entrant or coming from another school) please contact the office first as they may not need all items on their class list.
There will be a small additional charge for shared class items – the office will give you details on enrolment.
Swimming
Our school pool is located just offsite between the playcentre and the Coatesville Hall.
All classes swim 2-3 times per week during Term 1. A timetable for swimming will be shared in Week 1 of the year.
There is a charge per student to help cover pool running costs – this will be notified on the first day of school.
If there is anything else you need to know please feel free to ask at the office – or ask your child’s teacher.