Year 7 to 13 Catholic Boys School, Auckland New Zealand

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Dear Parents/Caregivers,

A warm welcome to 2012, and the beginning of the new school year.

The purpose of this letter and package is to provide you with the following information:

Powhiri

At 9.00am on Tuesday of 7th February, a Powhiri will take place as as formal welcome to all those new to Liston College. The main entrance and the area outside the school chapel will be used for this. Are all welcome.

Inaugural Mass

The Inaugural College Mass for Liston College, with the installation of Special Ministers, Head Boy, Deputies and Prefects for 2012, will take place in the College gymnasium at 9.30am on Monday 27th February. Everyone is welcome.

Parent’s Handbook

A Parent’s Handbook has been included in this package. This handbook contains valuable reference materials for parents about the College.

Liston College Code of Conduct

Please find on this website the Liston College Code of Conduct for all Students. It is also included in the Parent’s Handbook. Students are expected to be familiar with the contents of this document and abide by it.

Uniform Information

Information regarding Liston College Uniform requirements can be found on this website and in the Parent’s Handbook.

The uniform is only available from:
Elizabeth Michael School Wear Shop,
357 New North Road,
Kingsland. phone: 358 1680.

Please be aware that students are required to wear the correct uniform at all times. In the past a number of students were wearing non-regulation clothing and shoes that were non-leather, had buckles or were either skate or sports shoes - these are not permitted. If you are unsure about any aspect of the school uniform, please contact Mr McKenty at School.

The school uniform will be sold from the College on Saturday 14 January, 10am – 1.00pm in the Gymnasium.

Stationery Requirements

Information relating to your son's stationery requirements for 2012 can be found on this website. School Supplies is offering parents of students at Liston College the opportunity to purchase their stationery requirements online, with payment by credit card and door to door delivery. Students must have their stationery prior to school commencing. Specialised stationery may be purchased from the College. Where there is a fee for materials/equipment, this will need attending to as early as possible in Term 1.

School Diary.

This year all students from Years 7 to 13 are required to purchase a School Diary (cost $10 - to be invoiced later). Students will receive this from their Form Teacher in the first week of term. This diary has been specially printed for Liston College and contains information that is relevant to this school. It is a useful tool in aiding students’ time management skills as well as a means of recording events and homework. It can also be used for two-way communication between parents and teachers.

ID Card.

All students must have an ID card (cost $7.50 - to be invoiced later). This enables students access to the College Library and concessions such as reduced charges for transport. Students will be photographed on Monday 14th February, with a follow up day for those absent at a later date.

Progress Reports

These will be posted out on Friday 16 March, and regularly throughout the rest of the year. These Reports will give you an indication of your son’s progress. In the last week of Term 1 (Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th April), there will be an opportunity for you to meet the teachers and discuss your son’s progress. Other Parent Teacher interviews are scheduled for term 3.

Parent Teacher Meetings

There will be opportunities for you to meet your son’s teachers in the first three weeks of the term. Important information, expectations and course outlines will be presented at this time. Dates and times are listed on the enclosed sheet.

School Starting Time

Please remember that school starts at 8.40 am with a Form Period and Prayer. Any student that is late is required to go to the Dean’s Office (up to 9.30am), then after this time to the School Office to receive a late slip for presentation to their Form Teacher. If your son is absent, please phone the school’s Absentee Line: 837 9350 or email: absentees@liston.school.nz. Please assist us by ensuring that your son(s) is at school on time.

Cell Phones and other Electronic Devices

The school takes no responsibility for loss or damage to cell phones or other electronic devices (including MP3 players, Ipods, etc) brought to school by students. All students are to be reminded that all cell phones and other electronic devices are to be switched off in all classes (including Form time) and under no circumstances are they to be used in the classroom. This also includes the wearing of ear phones during these times. Please assist us by reminding your son of this requirement.

Yours in Christ,