It is crucial that you let the office know if your child is going to be absent from school or if they will be late for any reason. You can inform us in the following ways:
1. Call the office on 09 2389419, select Option 1 and leave a message, stating your child's
3. Let your child's classroom teacher know the day before or on the morning of the absence.
For prolonged absences, written notification or an in-person visit is required. Please hand this to the main office, addressed to the principal or email on principal@buckland.school.nz
Please note:
If a child arrives after 10.00 a.m. they will be marked as absent for half the day.
If a child leaves school before 2.00 p.m. they will be marked as absent for half the day.
Unexplained absences will be marked as truant.
Important Notices
BUCKLAND SCHOOL
School Board Elections
Nominations are open for the election of three (3) parent representatives to the school board.
All eligible voters will receive a nomination form. Use this form to nominate yourself or someone in your community. You will also receive a nomination cover letter calling for nominations. Information on who is not eligible to be a board member is provided with the nomination form. If you need more nomination forms, contact the school office.
Nominations close at noon on Tuesday 26 March 2024. You may provide a signed candidate statement and photograph with your nomination.
The electoral roll is held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.
As nominations are received, there will be a list of candidates’ names kept at the school up until election day, which you can view. Voting closes at 4pm on Tuesday 30 April 2024.
Signed Glenis Mills
Returning Officer