Term Dates for 2010

Term 1        Tuesday 2 February to Thursday 1 April

Term 2        Monday 19 April to Friday 2 July

Term 3        Monday 19 July to Friday 24 September

Term 4        Monday 11 October to Thursday 16 December.

Extra-curricular Activities

Many students at Thorrington School are involved in one, some of, or all of these activities: jump jam, band, choir, literacy quiz, school council, newspaper, kapahaka, media club, soccer, netball, rugby, cricket, chess, orienteering and skiing. We also have a strong IT focus.

Reporting to Parents

Three Way Learning Conference (Parent, Pupil and Teacher) will be conducted at the end of terms 1 and 3. Progress and next step learning goals are discussed at these. The Learning Log (a chronological record of “evidence” of achievement) will form the basis of the conference discussion.

A Formal written report summarising your child/ren’s progress for the year will be provided in December              

Arrival at School

Children should not arrive at school before 8.30 am.  If they do, they should enter the grounds and wait in the vicinity of the dental clinic until the 8.30 am bell is rung.

A Brief History of Thorrington School

Thorrington School opened in 1958 as a full primary school.  It continued as that until 1965, when it became a contributing school for Christchurch South Intermediate School, and now operates as a Year 1-6 contributing school. 

Our School is proud of its reputation in all aspects of education, and enjoys excellent support from the local community.

Thorrington School is also proud of its encouragement of, and involvement in, developing musical skills.

We offer a balanced educational and cultural programme, emphasising academic achievement and the development of sound social skills and values.

We welcome parental support and involvement in the School.

Education Review Office reports are available to view at www.ero.govt.nz