General Information

SCHOOL DAY

Dannevirke High School operates on a six day timetable, with five periods per day.   Each Tuesday (except when notified) there is either a full school Assembly or Year Level assemblies, beginning at 10:30am. 

The following is the school daily timetable:

 8:45am  -  9:00am  Morning Tutor Group
 9:00am  -  10:00am  Period 1
 10:00am  - 11.00am
  Period 2
 11:00am  -  11:30am  Interval
 11:30am  -  12:30pm  Period 3
 12:30pm  -  1:30pm  Period 4
 1:30pm  -  2:20pm  Lunch
 2:20pm  -  2:30pm  Afternoon Tutor Group
 2:30pm  -  3:30pm  Period 5


Special Bell Signals - Continuous Ringing
Emergency Alarm - Students are to proceed to the assembly area on the top field across King Street and line up in their tutor groups. 


SCHOOL OFFICE

The School Office is open from 8:00am - 4:00pm daily.  Telephone (06) 374 8302, Fax (06) 374 6134, email admin@dannevirkehigh.school.nz

FEES AND DONATIONS

 School Fees
 This fee provides funding to provide such items as sports gear, Library books, teaching aids, funds for beautification, etc.  All parents/caregivers make an annual contribution towards this fund.  These fees are collected early in the year.
 Subject Costs
  Costs are charged for subjects where students take home products made with materials supplied wholly or in part by the school, or where the cost of expendable resources (such as paper for TiM) is higher or where outside venues are used (as in SPL).  These costs are collected when the student starts the subject for the year.


ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL

Students may go home for lunch on a permanent basis if they have parent/caregiver approval and have obtained a lunch pass.

During school time, students may not leave the grounds without signed permission from the Tutor or a Senior Teacher.  A leave pass will be issued to students who have medical or dental appointments if a note from home or an appointment card is produced.

EXPECTATIONS

In class students are expected to:

-  arrive equipped to learn
 -  treat themselves and everyone else with care and respect
 -  give everything their best effort
 -  work hard at school
 -  dress neatly
 -  succeed in their own ways

Dannevirke High School aims to be safe for learning, experimenting and rational risk taking; it is an environment where we celebrate achievement of staff and students.

EFFECTIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT

Our support system at Dannevirke High School has been formulated by staff, students and members of the community.  It is based firmly on respect and is highlighted by our EBS word - UNITED

- Uniqueness
 - Never Give Up
 - Inner Respect
 - Truthfulness
 - Encouragement
 - Dedication
Within these ideas, we have produced a set of expectations based on RESPECT. 

 - Respect for school and community
 - Respect for self
 - Respect for others

These expectations will be taught and consistently sought.

Of course, certain behaviours are inconsistent with our expectations and will always be viewed seriously e.g.

 -  Use of foul language
 - Smoking or the carrying of cigarettes, tobacco, lighters etc
 -  Possession and/or use of alcohol, solvents or illegal drugs
 -  Intimidation or bullying
 -  Racism in any form
 -  The carrying of weapons or any items that may be deemed a threat


SCHOOL COUNCIL
Dannevirke High School has a School Council which gives many students the opportunity to contribute to aspects of life and organisation of the school.  The Council has representatives from all year levels as members.

The Council is responsible for disbursement of monies it raises each year through mufti days and other student organised events.  The Council has a number of sub-committees: Environment, Social, Sport, Recreation, Welfare and Students Against Drink Driving.

PREFECTS
The student body and staff elect a Head Boy and Head Girl and Deputies each year.  Each year Prefects are appointed by the Principal.  The Prefects have many opportunities to display their leadership.

HOUSES
A healthy and widespread House Competition exists between the four houses: Grant, MacDonald, Paulsen and Simmers.  All students are placed in one of these Houses.

PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Parents/caregivers and friends of the school are always welcome at Dannevirke High School.  Your support of school field trips, sporting events and cultural performances is very much apprecitated.  Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any concerns or questions.  Your child's Dean or the office staff will be able to help you find the person best suited to help you.