Oxford Crescent School - A School Alive with Learning

TRANSPORTATION	OTHER	HEALTH

TRANSPORTATION

BUS SERVICE:
The bus service from Totara Park and Upper Hutt North is operated by Runciman Motors. Their contact number is 528 5279

UPLIFTING AND DEPOSITING CHILDREN:
Parents/Caregivers are encouraged to use the Kowhai Avenue entrance due to the traffic congestion that occurs on Oxford Crescent.

NO DRIVING OR PARKING ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS:
To ensure the safety of our students we request all parents, caregivers and visitors refrain from parking in the school grounds. There is a drop off and pick up zone in Oxford Crescent.

PATROLS:
Year 6 students act as school patrols under very difficult circumstances. They patrol at Oxford Crescent and Kowhai Avenue. Please use the pedestrian crossings. This ensures that we support the important role of our patrollers.

OTHER

SCHOOL UNIFORM: (not compulsory)
The school uniform consists of a bucket hat, cap, beanie, shorts, polo shirt, trackpants, vest, and a sweatshirt. These items can be ordered from the Home and School Committee. Order forms are available from the school office.

STATIONERY:
We do not sell stationery at our school however stationery lists are available from the school office or the classroom teacher.

SCHOOL LUNCHES:
Order Thursday for Delivery Friday

Subway lunches are available to order through the Home and School Committee. Order forms are available from your child’s classroom. Completed forms must be placed in a sealed envelope with the correct money on Thursday by 9am. Ensure your child’s name and room number is printed clearly on the envelope. No late orders will be accepted.

LOST PROPERTY:
Clothing, lunch boxes and drink bottle should be named. The Lost Property box is located in the foyer of the main Pupil Entrance.

SUN PROTECTION:
Students are expected to wear a sunhat and to use sunscreen for all outdoor activities and during breaks in Terms 1 and 4.

HEALTH

FIRST AID:
Our medical room is situated next to the school office. It is used for minor injuries and as a place for injured and sick children to rest while their parents are contacted. Staff make every endeavour to contact parents if an emergency arises but children are taken to the doctor or an ambulance called if a serious situation occurs and parents/caregivers cannot be contacted. At all times staff do their best to communicate with parents over health concerns.

It is essential that up-to-date information be given to the school in cases where special medication is required. If your child requires a staff member to administer medication during school hours, a parent/caregiver must sign a medical consent form and ensure that the appropriate medication is available.

DENTAL CLINIC:
The service of a Dental Therapists is available for pre-school and all primary children. The therapists are only in attendance at certain times of the year, as they are required to treat patients at several other schools. If you need to contact the therapist please phone direct on 528 2268.

HEARING AND VISION TESTING:
The Hearing and Vision Nurse visits the school once a term to follow up on early childhood screening tests. Should a parent/caregiver have a concern about their child's hearing at any stage during their school years and would like a screening test done please contact the Upper Hutt Hearing Test Clinics, Gail Tihore, Upper Hutt Health Centre, ph 5709002.

HEALTH NURSE:
Our Public Health Nurse, visits the school regularly. Her role is defined by the Public Health Service, Hutt Valley Health and she can assist with child health issues and provide health resources. Contact the Public Health Nurse, phone direct on 570 9002.