Arriving and Belonging

A number of activities are planned to assist new students to prepare for and settle into Waimea Intermediate.

2011
August - Management visit Year 6 students in each primary school.
13 September - Parent information evening (7.30pm).
23 September - Enrolments due.
26&27 October - Orientation visits by students at times arranged with primary schools.

2012
23 January - School office opens
7 February - Year 7 students start school
8 February - Year 8 students start school

Introduction
In the first days and weeks of the year there is an emphasis on assisting new students to settle into their new school. Year 7 students start a day earlier than the Year 8 students so staff can fully support them. A range of programmes and activities in each class and syndicate assist students with:- relating to others, self- management, work habits and in understanding intermediate systems, timetables, and support available within the school.

Classes
Students are placed in a class of mixed ability which are arranged in syndicates of three or four rooms. Staff in each syndicate work cooperatively to plan and deliver programmes. Syndicates regroup students in some curriculum areas to better meet the specific groups and utilise staff strengths.
The focus when forming classes is to provide an environment that is inclusive for all students. The needs of individuals are considered within the context of the whole group. While students may be placed in classes with students from their previous school, it is our school policy to mix students, thus fostering new opportunities for friendships. information from a variety of sources including previous teachers is used in forming classes. Input from parents on the needs of their child is welcomed and will be considered. Please contact Paul Bennett (Deputy Principal) before the end of November.