FAQs...

The School Day

The school day begins at 8.45am and ends at 3.10pm

Form Time: 8.45 - 8.55am(attendance is compulsory)
Period 1: 8.55 - 9.55am
Period 2: 9.55 - 10.55am
Break 1: (Morning Tea) 10.55 - 11.20am
Period 3: 11.20am - 12.20pm
Period 4: 12.20 - 1.20pm
Break 2: (Lunchtime) 1.20 - 2.10pm
Period 5: 2.10 - 3.10pm 

Attendance
If your student is going to be absent, please notify the College by doing one of the following:

Phone the College (544 6099, then press Option 1) and leave a clear message with the student's full name, year level and the reason for their absence.

Email attendance@waimea.school.nz providing the same information as above.

Use the Schoolbridge App. You can download now from the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can also access the SchoolBridge platform online using any browser. 

If a student is unwell or injured during the day, they should go to the Student Office where a parent/caregiver will be contacted to come and collect them. It is really important that students sign out through the office, so we can monitor them and make sure they are okay until someone arrives to pick them up. Please encourage your teen to follow this process.

Medical certificates are required for absences of three days or longer. If you know your student is going to be absent, you must let the school know beforehand.

Notes are required if your student wishes to leave school for any reason during the day and should be presented to the Attendance Office. Alternatively, the attendance office can be contacted using one of the methods above to notify us of any appointments. You may receive a txt message or a telephone call during the day if your student is not in class and the college has not been notified.

Medication
Paracetamol, ibuprofen, antihistamines and cough lozenges are not available on demand at school. If your teen requires any of these regularly, please leave a supply (labelled) for them at the Student Office. If your teen has prescribed medication that needs to be given at school, please contact Sue or Lisa at the Student Office to discuss your requirements.

Please also let us know if your teen's medical or emergency contact details have changed.

Uniform
Students need to be correctly attired for school. If they come to school in an incorrect item they will be lent a replacement. Please assist us to reunite students with their lost property by naming ALL uniform items including jackets. 

Visit the school website for our Uniform Shop hours and information.

Handy Links
Waimea College Website: https://www.waimea.school.nz/

SchoolBridge Portal https://waimea.bridge.school.nz/
(NCEA results for 2023 can be viewed via the portal)

Contact Our Staff: https://www.waimea.school.nz/about-us/our-people/

Uniform Shop: https://www.waimea.school.nz/enrolment-and-zoning/uniform/

Waimea College Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/waimeacollege/