Purpose

To provide English Language Learners, for whom English is not the first language, opportunities to learn English in an environment that acknowledges and cares about their culture and heritage and which fosters development of skills in social and academic communication in New Zealand.

Home Zone

There will be as of right entry to students living in the school’s Home Zone that will enable students to attend a reasonably convenient school. The school’s zone serves the geographic area which covers from the Tamaki River Estuary in the North to Wiri Station Road in the South and with the main trunk railway line in the West and the Southern Motorway in the East and including the triangular industrial area [at the request of the Ministry]. This is the school’s traditional zone and coincides with other schools’ borders.

Rationale

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that every student joining this school has the very best possible start. This policy should be read in conjunction with Transition to Intermediate School policy.

Rationale

The welfare of our students is very important to this school. Everything that we can provide to enable pupils to develop in every respect – including the breaking down of barriers to learning – will assist the process.

Rationale

Papatoetoe Intermediate School uniform policy promotes equitable learning outcomes or all students by equality of dress and fosters a sense of identity and pride in the school.