Staff Names
The name of the teacher that teaches in Room D3 is:
Mrs. Helen Annafjeh
What do you need to do if your child is sick?
A- Ignore them and tell them to go to sleep
B- Ring the school to let them know why they're away
C- Ring the police and report it
B- Ring the school to let them know why they're away
What is the school whakatauki in English?
Care for the land, care for the people, go froward
What is your child learning in Topic/Science this Term?
- Fair Testing/Experiments
- Climate Change
- Pollution
- Writing a scientific report in the correct order
Does the school have an Internet Safety Agreement?
Yes - Your child should have brought this to you to be signed.
(If you haven't done so, please let the teacher know)
The names of the teachers that teach in Room D1 & D2 are:
Mrs. Metai McCarthy & Mrs. Lui
What do you need to do if you have a question to ask the teacher?
A- Go on Facebook and complain to your friends
B- Call the teacher out, cause a scene
C- Contact the teacher using, Dojo, Email or Phone
C- Contact the teacher using, Dojo, Email or Phone
What is the school whakatauki in Te Reo Maori?
Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua.
What are some websites or apps that your child can go on to read some books?
- Epic Books
- D Pod Learning Website
- Kiwi Kids News
Should you encourage your child to be safe online always?
Yes - The online world can have many dangers. We must be vigilant in making sure we are keeping our kids safe.
The person who greets you in the office in the morning is:
A-Mrs. Martha Lafaele
B-Mr. Peti Petaia
C-Mr. Wilson Felise
A- Mrs Martha Lafaele
If you need to resolve an issue with the school, what are the three steps that you need to take?
1- Contact the teacher to raise the issue (the teacher usually resolves the issue first hand)
2- Contact the Lead Teacher (if issue needs further addressing)
3- Contact the Principal & Deputy Principal (This is the last resort)
Complete the following sentence:
This is St Mary MacKillop Catholic School, let ________ dwell here.
Peace
What is the main website that your child can use to learn in Mathematics?
- E-Ako
13 and over: Parents must always check the content that Social Media platforms have and decide whether or not their child/children should be on there or not.
The names of the Deputy and Assistant Principals of the school are:
A- Ms Denise Lennon & Mrs. Lafaele
B- Mrs. Senia Myocevich & Ms. Denise Lennon
C- Mr. Petaia & Ms. Denise Lennon
B- Mrs. Senia Myocevich & Ms. Denise Lennon
What do you need to do if your child is not wearing the correct school uniform?
Write a note to the teacher to excuse your child and make note of when it is likely they will be in the correct uniform.
What do the 3 Js on our school emblem represent?
Jesus - the Son of God
John - St. John the Baptist
Joseph - St. Joseph
What are 3 ways you can find out what your child is learning in class?
- Class Dojo
- Google Classroom
- D Pod Learning Website
- Call/email the teacher
True or False:
Students need to be online for the whole day during lockdown.
False - Teachers encourage students to take time off devices and help out at home.
Limiting device time allows students to take a break from learning and all things media because it is important for their wellbeing.
What is the full name of the Principal of the school?
A- Mr. Michael Petaia
B- Mr. Michael Piper
C- Mr. Michael Wirjapranata
B- Mr. Michael Piper
If you receive a letter from the school about your child not wearing the correct uniform, what are the 2 steps you must take?
1- Read the letter, sign it and return it to the school to say that you have received and understand it
2- Ensure that your child is wearing the correct item of school uniform on their return to school
When is the Feast Day of our Patron Saint, St. Mary MacKillop?
8th of August
How can you help your child at home with their learning?
- Ask questions about what they are learning
- Encourage them to read, read, read
- Go on the learning website, Google Classroom and Dojo to see what they are doing and have a go at learning together!
True of False:
Students can only learn if they have a device.
False: Students do not NEED a device to be able to learn. School Lockdown packs are also just as effective for students to learn from.