School Uniform
Willowbank School Uniform
We take pride in our school uniform and ask that children come to school in in the correct school uniform. Please do not add other items of clothing.
SUMMER UNIFORM a choice of:
Red/blue tartan dress or
Navy blue skort with red polo (with school logo)
Navy blue shorts with red polo (with school logo)
Suitable black sandals
Willowbank School navy bucket hat
WINTER UNIFORM a choice of:
Red/blue tartan dress
Navy skort, shorts or navy blue cargo pants both worn with red polo (with school logo)
Navy polar fleece (with school logo)
Navy or red tights
Black school shoes (not sports shoes or high heels or boots) with white or navy socks
A winter beanie is also available
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM
Years 3 - 6 require a sport uniform for physical education.
The sports uniform is purchased from John Russell Menswear.
SUPPLIER
The Willowbank School uniform is available from:
John Russell Schoolwear
9 Moore Street
HowickPh 09 534 9373
Website: www.johnrussellmenswear.co.nz
An online ordering site is also available at www.johnrussellmenswear.co.nz
PTA Second Hand Uniform Sales
Second Hand Uniform shop is closed until further notice.
Support Resources for Parents
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KidsLink
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Keeping Ourselves Safe Programme
Keeping Ourselves Safe [KOS] is a comprehensive child protection programme in which students learn and apply a range of safety skills that they can use when interacting with others.
This programme is run by the NZ Police. For more information please follow the link to the KOS webpage.
Resources to help children learn and achieve in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Emergency Procedures
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BYOD
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Willowbank School
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
In today’s learning environment, self-directed learners are provided with opportunities to take increasingly more responsibility for their learning. Students are able to select their choice of learning style and tool within their flexible learning environment and from a range of learning tools.
Our furniture in the Year 5 and 6 classrooms reflects the modern learning needs of our students. Students in Years 5 and 6 are able to bring a learning device to school once their agreements are completed and signed.
Important information for you to know:
- BYOD is not compulsory.
- Any digital device can be used (SIM cards must be removed from phone devices.
- Digital devices will be used for research and google documents.
- Digital devices will not be shared.
- Digital devices must be covered by home/personal insurance (the school takes no responsibility for damaged, lost or stolen devices).
- There will be times/days where the digital devices are not used or are used for short periods of time.
- The ‘Digital Devices as a Learning Tool’ and ‘Digital Citizenship Student Use Agreement’ must be returned at least two working days prior to your child bringing their digital device to school.
- Children must provide a combination lock to secure their personal locker.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any concerns or questions.
Kind regards,
Deidre Alderson
Principal