General Information

RURU – Before  and After School Care
The Before-school Care Programme operates every week day from 7:15am – 8:15am.
Our After-school Care Programme operates every week day from 3.00pm – 5.30pm.

Early Drop-offs
Please be mindful that if you are dropping your children off at school before 8.15am, that at this time staff are not actively involved in supervising the children.  Staff are often in meetings or preparing work outside the classroom until closer to 9.00am.  Students arriving before 8:15 am will be placed in Ruru.

Absences
Please advise the Office on 09 4323 804 before 9.10am if your child/ren are going to be absent.  A message can be left on the answerphone prior to 8.30am however please ensure you state the reason for the absence.

Leaving Early
Children leaving the school grounds must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver or a teacher, or have their caregiver’s written permission.  All children leaving the school grounds during school hours must be signed out at the Office.

Office Hours
The school office is open from 8.30am – 3.30pm each week day during the term.

Health and Safety
We will ensure that Maungakaramea School is a safe and healthy environment at all times.