![]() Learning Devices (Laptops /Notebooks /Tablets) If a student uses a mobile phone inappropriately, or in contravention of the school’s policy, he will be sanctioned accordingly. Such permission must be sought and received before their use Students will be able to use them in class as learning devices with the express permission of the teacher.Students will be able to use them on the way to and from school.Students will not be permitted to use mobile phones in the school grounds between 8.40 am and 3.10 pm.Mobile phones will be permitted in school, given the following conditions: Pornographic or any other offensive materials.Matches/ Lighters or any other flammable material.The following are not to be brought onto the school grounds: Students, whānau and staff shall seek guidance from the HOF Māori or Pouārahi Māori Dean if clarification is required. Mau kakī, hei tiki, whakakai – defined as a traditional Māori neck pendant.The HOF Māori or Pouārahi Māori Dean will decide if the visible tattoo is a tā moko and inform the whānau. This discussion will include a statement (written or verbal) from the whānau about why they consider that the visible tattoo is a tā moko. Tā moko - defined as Māori tattooing traditional designs on the face or body done under traditional protocols.ĭiscussion should be held between the student’s whānau and the HOF Māori or Pouārahi Māori Dean.Visible taonga Māori may include tā moko, mau kakī, hei tiki and whakakai. School Guidance around Visible Taonga Māori (Guidance about visible taonga Māori is included below these school rules) In all instances, recognition of tā moko shall be referred to the HOF Māori or the Pouārahi Māori Dean. Students are not permitted to have visible tattoos, except for taonga Māori (tā moko).The colour must be the student’s own natural colour no dye nor highlights are allowed. The style of the hair should not be extreme, including but not limited to mohawk, shaved styles and/or patterns, hair tied up and braided. Hair should not be touching the shirt collar and should be off the face at all times. The length of the hair should not be shorter than a “number 2” razor cut. A student’s hair must be kept clean and tidy at all times.Recognition of taonga Māori shall be referred to the HOF Māori or the Pouārahi Māori Dean if guidance is required. In particular, clear plastic studs, or otherwise, used to maintain the piercing, are not allowed. Other jewellery of religious or cultural significance may be worn but should be covered. No jewellery, except a watch or taonga Māori, is to be visible.Students are to be clean-shaven at all times while representing the school.Sandals can only be worn with school shorts. Students must wear shoes and socks when wearing school trousers.Where a situation arises concerning a student’s uniform, written requests for the temporary wearing of non-regulation items must be referred to a Dean or Senior Leadership. Shirts are to be tucked in and socks are to be pulled up. The full school uniform must be worn at all times. School Uniform should be worn tidily and correctly both at school and between home and school.To read all school notices and bring them to their parents’/guardians’ attention.To observe the uniform code of the school.To keep the school environment and the local community free from litter.To conduct themselves in a courteous and appropriate manner in school and in public.To carry out reasonable instructions to the best of their ability.To respect the property and equipment of the school and others.To respect their peers and teachers regardless of ethnicity, religion or gender.To respect the rights of others to learn.Students as representatives of the School are expected to follow the school rules at all times when on the school grounds, representing the school, attending a school activity or when clearly associated with the school, i.e. ![]() They reflect the school community’s expectations in terms of acceptable standards of behaviour, dress and personal presentation in the widest sense. The school rules have been established in partnership with the community over a long period of time. ![]() Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
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