Contact Details
- Phone: (07) 348-1489
- Fax: (07) 348-6305
- Email: office@glenholme.school.nz
- Primary Business Address:
Ranolf Street
Rotorua
New Zealand
Contact Us
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After School Programme (GASP)
This is a private business available to Glenholme students.
GASP runs each afternoon from 3.00-5.30pm in the school hall, on school days only and in the holidays.
The programme is aimed at rest and recreation for children under adult supervision with a ratio of 1:10 or better. Afternoon tea, and some recreational and sporting equipment is provided. Homework supervision can be arranged if requested.
A school holiday programme is also run during all school holidays.
For more information call at the school office to pick up an information pack or contact the programme Director, Mrs Maryanne Roling 021-1215-599 .
HPP / PPP
Pause Prompt Praise (PPP) and Hei Awhiahi ki te Panui Pukapuka(HPP). These highly successful reading intervention programmes are running in our school with the support of our community volunteers. If you are interested in helping with either of these programmes, reading and language please contact the school. Either email office@glenholme.school.nz or phone 3481489 and ask for Sarah. Thompson.
Literacy Intervention Programmes
Glenholme School offers a number of enhancement programmes with literacy support across the curriculum. The main focus for literacy enrichment is on the junior students however some support is available for senior students. Group and individual teaching sessions are organised for students and are delivered by both trained teachers and teacher aides. Literacy initiatives operating in the school are Reading Recovery, Pause Prompt Praise, Toe by Toe, Talk to Learn, Rainbow Reading, ESOL and a written language programme.
These programmes are funded via the Glenholme School operational fund and with financial support from the agencies such as the Ngati Whaakaue Endowment Education Trust.
Preschool Programme
This is a once a week class that can be in addition to the Kindy, Kohanga Reo, Day Care or Pre-school that your child may already attend. As your child will be turning 5 years old this year you and your child are welcome to attend these once a week classes. Your child is welcome to bring a friend, and their Mum or Dad, as well. The class operates from 1:20pm until 2:45 pm every Wednesday afternoon.
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Programmes
- Afterschool Care Programme GASP
- Cool Schools Programme
- HPP
- Literacy Intervention
- PPP
- Preschool Programme
Mission Statement
We see our purpose being:
- “To provide our tamariki with the stimulation, challenge and support needed to become successful 21st century learners”.
Beliefs
Those things we hold important are:
- Respect for others reflected through honesty, tolerance non-discrimination, caring and compassion,
- recognition and respect for diversity of culture, background and identity
- recognition and provision for instruction in Te Reo and Tikanga Maori
- learning which is based on the child’s needs,
- innovative teaching that fully utilises advances in information and communication technology,
- involvement of parents and wider community in the life of the school.
Values
Glenholme School Values:
- What values will the children learn at Glenholme School?
- What does the community expect of Glenholme School?
- Pride
- - pride for yourself and developing self esteem
- - pride and supporting others
- - pride for school and school property
- - pride in achievement and success
- Respect
- - respect for the rules, guidelines and law
- - respect for others’ views, traditions and beliefs
- - respect for elders
- Responsible
- - responsible for your self-action and comments
- - responsible for developing positive relationships with others
- - responsible for your learning
- Honesty
- - honest to yourself and others
- - creating a habit of honesty
- - developing trust and fairness
Underpinned always with a ‘Go for it’ attitude
“Values that become a habit develop the citizen of tomorrow”