Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at St Heliers School.

Please download the St Heliers School Application for Appointment and send to the Principal along with a cover letter and CV.

Send to:
Sean Valvoi
The Principal
St Heliers School
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SSL Inspection Certificates required to connect to BYOD wireless.

For security and filtering purposes all devices accessed by students must have the school's SSL Certificate installed.

This needs to be installed before attempting to access any secure websites

1. SSL Filtering Certificate

Use the following links to access the correct certificate suitable for your device

Apple ipad IOS

Windows Mobile

Android

Windows Laptop/Apple MacBook

Click the Blue Download button in the centre of the page.

The SSL Certificate must then be installed on your device. 

For detailed Installation Instructions Click Here 

2. Connect to the Network

StHeliers_BYOD 

Use the classroom computer login details

To use Windows 7 laptops you also need to install the following

Certificate

Must be installed in trusted root certification authority.

“Digital devices have the potential to expand and enhance interaction in the classroom, enable more real-world activities, improve learning environments and engage students in new and exciting ways. Opportunities for collaboration and problem-solving are expanded beyond the classroom in an online environment” (Ministry of Education).

My Mobile Learning (MML) is part of our Year 7 - 8 Programme and as of 2024 we will be extending this to include our Y5&6 students.  It is entirely optional. Students will continue to have access to school-owned devices.

The thinking behind MML at St Heliers School is that students who have access to an existing suitable device at home, bring their device to school to use as one of the many learning tools utilised in their classroom programme.

For your information, we have put together documentation including;

• The Rationale

• Frequently Asked Questions (including suitable devices and recommendations)

• Agreement Form that must be completed, signed and returned to the school before your child can bring their device.

BYOD Downloads

BYOD Internet Filtering

SSL Inspection Certificates required to connect to BYOD wireless.

For security and filtering purposes all devices accessed by students must have the school's SSL Certificate installed.

This needs to be installed before attempting to access any secure websites

1. SSL Filtering Certificate

Use the following links to access the correct certificate suitable for your device

Apple ipad IOS

Windows Mobile

Android

Windows Laptop/Apple MacBook

Click the Blue Download button in the centre of the page.

The SSL Certificate must then be installed on your device. 

For detailed Installation Instructions Click Here 

2. Connect to the Network

StHeliers_BYOD 

Use the classroom computer login details

 To use Windows laptops you also need to install the following

Certificate

Must be installed in a trusted root certification authority.

St Heliers is a school that strives for excellence. Our aim is to guide and nurture each student to reach their potential in all areas of school life. Integral to achieving this aim is having a close partnership between home and school.
Being a full primary (Years 1 to 8) we are in a unique position to see the development of the students from young bright-eyed 5 year olds to young adolescents. From the earliest stages of their schooling, students are encouraged to be independent, responsible learners.
Older students are expected to look out for younger students. At the start of the year senior classes are buddied up with a junior class to support the children in various aspects of their schooling. This also helps to create the family atmosphere we want at St Heliers.

Year 6 Tournament

Read more: Basketball

Living in Auckland

For information on studying and living in Auckland Click Here 

For information on accommodation in the St Heliers area Click Here

For information about the St Heliers area Click Here

For information about the cost of Living in New Zealand Click Here

Y7&8 Ballroom Competition

Read more: Dancing

To view and download the St Heliers School prospectus use the below link

St Heliers School Prospectus

Optical Illusions & Gases

Read more: Year 0-2 Science in a Van

To view in fullscreen click HERE

Jill Eggleton

Read more: Year 0-2 NZ Author Visit

 As a close school community we value the contact with our parents and caregivers. Throughout the year we have meetings and interviews scheduled to talk about our pupil's progress.

Meet the teacher

Meet the Teachers Evening' happens early in Term 1 of each year.

Student Reports

Two written reports are issued for each student - one mid-year and one at the end of the year.

Parent / Teacher Interviews

Parent/Teacher interviews are scheduled when mid-year reports are issued. Staff are available to have informal chats before or after school for a few minutes.

Meetings with your child's teacher

If you require a longer time, you can contact the office and a time will be organised with the staff member concerned.

Staff have meetings after school on several days and will find a time that suits as soon as possible.

Working together with Kindo, St Heliers School can now bring you a fantastic way to view and pay for your child’s school needs online.

Our teachers no longer handle cash/cheques in the classrooms (except mufti days).

No cash, no paper, no hassle!

It is our preferred method of payment and we encourage you to set up your account today.

First Time Users (click here)

Set up an account easily. All you need is your email address which matches the one held by the school.

Online Shop (existing users - click here)

Shop anytime, anywhere with our Kindo online School shop.

You can; view and make full or partial payments on your family account or support PTA fundraisers.

Items are updated throughout the school year

Choose to pay-as-you-go or add funds to your Kindo account in advance, using internet banking, account2account or Visa/Mastercard (fees apply).

Questions?

One page guide from Kindo (here)

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Contact the Kindo helpdesk on freephone 0508 4 KINDO or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

See it in action

We have a tutorial on how to use the shop to help you get started, simply click on the link below.

How to purchase / pay - Click here

It’s an easy one-stop shop for all your school related costs.

Accidents, Sickness and Prescribed Medicines

The school endeavours to minimise hazards and prevent accidents. From time to time, however, accidents do happen. The vast majority of accidents are minor so we will not notify parents. When an injury or illness is thought to be more serious, we will contact parents immediately. However, if the Principal or First Aid Officer considers the sickness or injury requires urgent medical attention, this will be sought immediately. The school needs current contact numbers for these times. Please ensure we always have these up-to-date numbers.

St Heliers School does supervise the taking of prescribed medicine in exceptional circumstances, i.e. when it is absolutely necessary that a student must take a prescribed medicine during school hours. Any request from parents for such medicine to be administered at school must be received in writing. A form for this purpose is available from the office. Supervision of the taking of the medicine will be by the designated First Aid Officer.

Area Health Board Testing for Hearing and Vision

A programme is conducted each term by the Auckland Area Health Board to screen for hearing or vision impairments. Parents are contacted if any hearing or vision issues arise.

Dental Clinic, Point England (Phone 570 4309)

Free dental treatment is offered to children over two and a half years through a scheme provided by Waitemata Health. The St Heliers Clinic is no longer open.

Public Health Nurse

The Public Health Nurse for our school visits the school regularly and students can be referred through the classroom teacher and the Deputy Principal.

The primary benefit of e-learning (learning facilitated through the use of digital technologies) is to give students the skills, strategies and experiences to achieve success in the modern digital world.

“Digital devices have the potential to expand and enhance interaction in the classroom, enable more real-world activities, improve learning environments and engage students in new and exciting ways. Opportunities for collaboration and problem-solving are expanded beyond the classroom in an online environment” (Ministry of Education).

The Board of Trustees and the PTA significantly invests in ICT technology. As a school, we aim to provide students with exposure and access to a range of different types of devices throughout their years at school. We aim to provide them with flexible skills that can be adapted to suit a wide range of applications preparing them for success at High School and beyond.

The school has an Internet Safety Policy, which is reviewed regularly in order to maintain the safety of students online. Digital citizenship and cyber safety is interwoven throughout the school curriculum beginning right from Year 1.

A donation is requested of parents to contribute towards the shortfall in funding from the Government. These donations are put towards such things as:

• Computers

• Sports equipment

• Teaching aids

• Performing Arts

• Local curriculum activities

• Camp

• Sports events

• Competitions

• Aquatics programme

The donations are set as follows for 2024:

One child at St Heliers $530.00

Two children $1000.00

Three children $1300.00

• Where a child starts during the second half year, prorated rates will apply.

• Payment can be made in full or in instalments (Kindo Payment Portal or Eftpos is available at the School Office).

• It is requested that donations be paid in the first term of the new school year.  However, arrangements can be made to pay in instalments each term if necessary.

St Heliers Out of School Care

St Heliers school offer a variety of after school programmes:

St Heliers Bizzy Bodz

St Heliers Out of School and approved Bizzy Bodz provider offers Before and After School Care for St Heliers School students.

Before School Care (Breakfast Club) operates from St Heliers Centre, 100 St Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers.
After School Care operates from Glendowie Community Centre, 83 Crossfield Road, Glendowie

Further information can be found at the school office.

Support for families

Did you know that many families are eligible for a childcare subsidy?
If you would like to apply, you can find an application form at your local WINZ office, or visit www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz