Parent / Caregiver / Whānau commitment and responsibilities 

Parents and Caregivers who send their children to Elim Christian College Mt Albert do so as a matter of personal choice. In so doing, they make a firm commitment to support the philosophy, goals, and practices of the school and agree to abide by its policies and procedures and, in particular:

• Support the teacher as the classroom manager and learning facilitator.

• Send students to school on time and pick them up after school on time.

• Read all school communications and respond promptly where applicable.

• Expect students to be responsible for their own behaviour and take some responsibility for their own learning.

• Send students to school, encouraging them to have a positive attitude toward learning by expecting them to always do their best work.

• Send students to school clean, healthy, rested and adhering to the uniform dress code.

• Encourage respectful attitudes towards the school community and school property.

• Become involved in school programmes, activities, and events wherever possible. 

• Review and sign any forms which require a parent/caregiver signature.

• Encourage systematic study and celebrate positive student performance and effort.

• Seek to provide an environment at home conducive to study and homework.

• Attend parent-teacher-student conferences.

• Support the disciplinary measures taken by the school.

• Access all current communication / newsletters via the website: www.elimmtalbert.school.nz click on the communication tab.

Section 2: For parents

If you need to contact the school or communicate with your child during the school day, please either email office@elimmtalbert.school.nz or phone (09) 9533768 the school office to:

• request student leave in advance

• get a message to your child

• update your contact details

• speak to or make an appointment with school leadership

To contact any other staff member you can either ring the office or email the person directly. All staff emails are in the format firstname.lastname@elimmtalbert.school.nz 

Parent involvement

There are plenty of opportunities for parents and caregivers to become involved through ARISE Parents, prayer, helping in the Library, assisting with school camps, offsite school activities, helping with sports teams, serving on the School Board, working bees as well as many other activities. We welcome and greatly appreciate your help. All volunteers must have a police clearance. Forms are available from the school office. 

ARISE Whānau

This group is a great way for parents/caregivers to become actively involved in school life, giving support and helping with fundraising. Each year we rely on our ARISE parents/caregivers to run activities, raise funds, pray for and assist the school.  Parents/caregivers who wish to join should contact the school office.

ARISE Whānau Prayer

It is the vision and desire of the ARISE prayer group, that the school, all events and students be covered in prayer. Prayer points will be added to our newsletters and we encourage you to pray for the school with your family

Public Transport

For students using public transport to and from school it is important to ensure they always carry a valid student ID card and AT Hop card at all times.  Safety is of utmost importance and parents are encouraged to discuss safety measures with their child.  This link provides Advice around safety in public

Behaviour on public transport must also reflect the School’s values and expectations.  Students taking public transport are representing the School in the wider community and, as such, respectful behaviour and the consideration of others is paramount.  Parents are expected to support the school in maintaining these standards of behaviour.

Lateness

We ask that all students arriving after 8:40am sign in at the office using the electronic tablet provided. The office staff will assist smaller children with this. Parents/caregivers will be contacted where ongoing patterns of lateness continue.  It is expected that all students are on site by the 8:30am bell.

Messages to students

In emergencies,  important messages should be conveyed to students through the school office. Parents are not to go to the classrooms or to ring or text students directly. Students are not allowed to wear smartwatches or use their devices or phones to call or message during the school day or while on the school site. Students can ask the office to contact parents if needed.

Education outside the classroom (EOTC)

Students may take certain digital devices on EOTC activities but will be advised whether their device is allowed before the activity commences. Usage will be at the discretion of teachers and other adult supervisors.

Students who drive to school

Students must complete a form before driving to and from school. This is available through the Pastoral Leads. It is important you do not park across driveways, or on broken yellow lines, and are parked at least 1m from any vehicle entrance. Students are not to park in McLean Street or Allendale Road. For further details see ​​Student Driver Form 2026.docx

Personal Property

All clothing and personal property must be clearly named.

Personal property that is found lying around will be put into the lost property box in the junior, intermediate and senior corridors. Valuables are handed into the school office. Unnamed items left at the end of each term will be displayed for collection. The belongings of others may not be interfered with or borrowed without permission.

Valuables including money should not be brought to school.  If there is a need to bring items of value or money to school, students are encouraged to hand this in to the office for safe keeping.  Valuables should never be left in bags or classrooms. The school cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen property.

School Property

Any damage to school property must be reported to the office.  Careless or irresponsible behaviour may result in the payment of all or part of the costs involved in damage and breakage.

Visitors

It is a legal requirement that all visitors, including parents/caregivers who visit the school site during the day, must first report to the office and sign in on the electronic tablet. They must sign out again when leaving. If a child’s lunch/gear has been forgotten, parents/caregivers may bring it to the school office and the runner will take it to the classroom. 

Withdrawing from school

Under our school’s policy, you are required to give one term’s notice in writing of your intention to withdraw your child from school. In the event this notice period is not given, one-half term’s attendance dues will be payable to the Proprietors.

 A leaving form must be completed for all students by their parent/caregiver prior to leaving the school. This is available from the office and on the school website.

A leaving certificate is issued to senior students who are leaving school to enter the workforce or tertiary education.