Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions that parents have asked us. If you can't find the answers you are looking for here, please speak to your tamariki teacher or email the principal with your question.
What will my tamariki be using a computer for?
How do teachers ensure that students stay on task when using their devices?
Why does the ICT user agreement need to be signed every year?
Are tamariki allowed to use their devices during break times?
How are devices kept secure when not in use? How are devices looked after at school?
Why isn't the ICT User Agreement written in a way that young tamariki can understand?
Do teachers teach tamariki how to use the internet safely?
Do you teach tamariki how to be responsible cyber citizens?
Do teachers get training in cyber safety?
Term Dates
2024
Term 3: Mon 22 Jul - Fri 27 Sep (School closed: Teacher Only Day Fri 23 Aug)
Term 4: Mon 14 Oct - Thu 19 Dec (School closed: Labour Day Mon 28 Oct, Teacher Only Day Tues 29 Oct)
2025
Term 1: Mon 3 Feb - Fri 11 Apr (School Closed: Waitangi Day Thurs 6 Feb)
Term 2: Mon 28 Apr - Fri 27 Jun (School Closed: Teacher Only Day Fri 30 May, King's Birthday Mon 2 June, Matariki Fri 20 Jun)
Term 3: Mon 14 Jul - Fri 19 Sep (School Closed: Teacher Only Day Thurs 17 Jul)
Term 4: Mon 6 Oct - Thurs 18 Dec (School Closed: Labour Day Mon 27 Oct)
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