Principal's Welcome

Tēnā koutou katoa, nau mai haere mai ki te kura o Pillans Point! Welcome to Pillans Point School. As the Principal, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all students and whānau.

Our school is a vibrant and nurturing learning community where every learner is encouraged to grow and develop to their full potential. We believe that every child has unique strengths and abilities, and our dedicated team of educators are committed to providing a learning environment that fosters these strengths and supports each student's individual needs.

At Pillans Point School, we believe that education is about much more than just academic achievement. We aim to provide a holistic education that includes opportunities for creativity, physical activity, and personal growth. Our school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that help learners develop their passions and interests and embraces the developmental stages of each child.

At our kura, we encourage students to take risks and explore new challenges, both inside and outside of the classroom. We believe that by fostering a sense of adventure in our students, we are helping them to develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in life.

We also believe in the importance of building strong relationships within our school community. Our staff work closely with parents and caregivers to create a supportive network that helps students succeed. We value open communication and encourage parents to be involved in their child's education.

I am honoured to lead such a wonderful school community, and I look forward to working with you to support the growth and development of your child. Thank you for choosing Pillans Point School as your partner in education.

Ngā mihi nui,

Jacq Price

Tumuaki/Principal

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Jacq Price - Principal

2024 - 2026 Strategic Plan

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2024 Annual Plan

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Term Dates

2024

Term 4

Monday 14th October - Friday 20th December

Labour Day - Monday 28th October

Community Pool Use

POOL ACCESS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS - 24/25 SEASON

Pillans Point School views the school pool as a resource for the community, outside of school hours. Each summer, the school sells pool access to members of our school community via the PalGate app.

When people share a communal space like a pool, it's important for everyone to be considerate and follow the rules and etiquette to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for all.

Please note: Dogs are not allowed inside the pool gates or in the pool itself.

DETAILS FOR THE 24/25 SEASON

Pool Hours:

8am - 8pm on Weekends and Holidays

4:30pm to 8pm on School days (allows uninterrupted time for sport teams)

*please note these are strict times and your app will be set for the above. You will not have access to the pool outside of these hours. Specific dates apply also.

For Health and Safety reasons, there will be a maximum of 75 Pool accesses sold to the community.

Season runs from 1 November 2024 to roughly 6 April 2025 - weather dependent.
All dates are subject to change without notice.

Cost - $100 for the full season.

SECURITY & PALGATE APP

Our school pool has 24/7 security camera coverage that we will use in the case of misuse of the pool area.

Pool access will be through the use of the PalGate App. Once you have registered and paid for pool access by completing the form below; you will be emailed instructions on how to download & use the PalGate app. * The app is locked to your phone number, so please choose the most commonly used device at signup. Two devices per pool payment (both users must be within the family group).

Once you have downloaded and set the app up; you will have access to the pool.

The app will only work if you are 1m or less away from the pool gate, and are connected to the internet.

Please ensure if you are the last person in the pool that you put the cover back on. This can be done by one strong person but works best/smoother with two people (one to lift from the roll and one to pull). This helps us keep costs down, keeping in the warmth and reducing the need for excess chemicals.

Pool Access Registration Form

Please note - you have to complete payment at the end of this registration form. If you don't make payment when prompted after completing the form; your registration will not be sent to us to process.

The PalGate app is locked to your phone number, so please choose the most commonly used device at signup. Up to two devices per pool payment (both users must be within the family group).

Please write your mobile number with the NZ prefix at the front. i.e. 6421628089

Mobile Number *

Caregiver Full Name *

2nd Mobile Number

2nd Caregiver Full Name

Email *

Eldest Student's Name *

I understand that by applying for access to the pool we will adhere to the Pool Rules and the outlined app holder responsibilities. *

I understand that if I am leaving the pool area and no one else is around, I am expected to put the pool cover back on. No exception of the time. *

I understand that by using the Palgate App; my access to the pool can be monitored. *

I understand that the school pool is under 24 hour security surveillance. *

I understand that in the unlikely event of damage to the pool or pool cover by one of my family members, or a guest that I have invited in, I may be liable for this excess insurance payment *

IMPORTANT!
This form requires a payment of $100.00.
After submitting this form, you'll be redirected to our payment page to make the payment and complete the form submission.
Failure to complete the payment will mean the form ISN'T submitted to the School, and if this is a registration form, your child will NOT be registered.

Uniform

Pillans Point School has teamed up with Kukri to supply our school uniform.

Kukri have been our valued supplier for over 6 years.

Uniform can be tried on at School and purchased either at School or online. The school holds stock of most items onsite.

Click on the pdf button below to download an order form.

Main Uniform Garments

Polo Shirt $35

Polo

Shorts $35

Shorts

Skort $35

Skort

Bucket Hat $25

Blast Fleece $75

Jacket $55

Track Pants $50 (optional)

Track Pants

Sizing

Please click on the PDF button to download a sizing chart.

Policies

All of the School's policies and procedures are now available online. Just click here to be taken directly to our policies and procedures.

The site requires a user name and password to gain access. The required user name is pillanspoint and the password is pillans

To Review a Policy:

Follow the blue link to "Schooldocs" and log in using the user name (pillanspoint) and the password (pillans).
Look for the red print and click on 'currently under review'. This is situated in the middle of the page.
Select a policy and read it. You only need to review the grey printing at the top of the page as the supporting documentation will be reviewed at a later date. (If you choose to you may read the supporting documentation by clicking on the red print).
Click on the Review Policy button (top right of page, bold black print).
Log in by choosing your category in the drop down menu; either Parent, Staff Member or Board Member.
Secondly write your name (optional).
Complete the response form.

For families without Internet access a review form can be collected form the office.

Thank you for taking the time to respond, your participation is appreciated.

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sKids- Before and After School Care

At sKids Pillans Point your kids will find fun, friends and new challenges.

Before School we provide a tasty breakfast, giving each child the right start for a great day of learning. We’ll play a group game or activity and then make time to do homework if it’s needed.

After School we serve a nutritious afternoon tea, run an activity, and deal to any homework so you don’t have to! Whether you need care for full weeks or a few days a term, your child will be safe, secure, and having a great time.

School Holidays are filled with fun and adventure. Our Holiday Programmes take your kids on a journey of discovery and creativity with crafts, science experiments, sports and games, teamwork challenges and lots more. We even go out on and explore our community for trip days!

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Feet First

Will you partner with us to reduce after school traffic? The Tauranga City Council are fielding complaints about our school traffic! Alongside this, as a school we want to keep kids safe. Pillans Point School is growing. Our after school traffic problem, will only get better, if we are all committed to making some changes.

Pillans Point School are working with the Tauranga City Council and NZ Police to develop healthy habits, that will also reduce our traffic problems. All children have attended either Reuben the Road Safety Bear, or Dan the Puppet Man regarding road safety. The Year 1 to Year 4 children have also had practical road crossing lessons from the NZ Police.

This is an incentives based programme to get kids walking, scootering, biking, or park 'n' striding to school. Park 'n' stride is to reduce the traffic at the turn around by parking at least 500m away from the school e.g. Countdown, Rutherford Park, or along Pillans Road. Children will walk to your agreed location after school.

For your children to get involved in this programme they need to ask their teacher for a Feet First card. Then everytime they walk, scooter, bike or park 'n' stride they tell their teacher and get their card stamped. After receiving a certain number of stamps they will be rewarded with bag tags.