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Parent Information

“Children whose parents spend time with them in educational activities or are involved in
school activities achieve more in school, regardless of socio- economic status.”

Benson, Charles S.: Buckley, Stuart: and Mendrich, Elliot A. “Families as Educators,” Time: Contributions to School Achievement.

It is the encouragement and support from parents that enables children to live their dreams and achieve their goals. Sometimes, in the busy pace of our daily lives, we wonder just what difference an extra fifteen minutes of story reading at night or reviewing what happened at school that day will really make. While we may never know the impact we make on our children, consider the familiar starfish legend...

As the old man walked along the beach at dawn, he noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Finally, catching up with the youth, he asked him why he was doing this. The answer was the stranded starfish would die if left until the morning sun. “But the beach goes on for miles and there are millions of starfish washed ashore,” countered the old man. “How can your efforts make any difference?” The young man looked at the starfish in his hand and threw it safely in the waves. “It makes a difference to this one,” he said.

Parents make a difference

No matter how small the task; the little bit of encouragement or the extra time we spend with our children can be strong and enduring.

P- Participate in your child’s learning.
A- Accept your child’s personal best. Don’t compare them to others.
R- Read to your child and with your child every night.
E- Exemplify those behaviours you would like your child to copy.
N- Nurture the attitude in your child that he or she can learn.
T- Talk to your child, and listen.
S- Snuggle. Have you hugged your child lately?

We encourage parents to be participators; to participate and be active in our school events and activities. The partnership between the home, the school and the child is a key factor in your child’s success at school. You are an important part of what makes Palmerston North Adventist Christian School so special.

School Policies

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Parent Handbook 2024

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Uniform

Uniform items are available from The Warehouse, located on Church Street. PNACS hats are available from the school office only. There is limited secondhand uniform available from the school office.
Boys Uniform

Boys Summer Uniform
• Grey drill shorts
• SDA blue short sleeve shirt
• SDA V neck sweatshirt
• School monogramed sunhat


Boys Winter Uniform
• Grey winter weight trousers or shorts
• SDA blue long sleeve shirt
• SDA V neck sweatshirt
• Black leather lace-up school shoes
• Long grey socks
• SD anorak
• School monogrammed sunhat

• Shoes.
The uniform statement on shoes is that they should be black leather school shoes but there are many styles around. Shoes are to be worn with knee length school grey socks. We are happy for the following shoes to be worn at school.

ShoesIf your child cannot do up their own shoelaces, please purchase shoes with velcro fastening. This includes sports shoes when they are wearing their sports uniform.

Sandals.
These are to be worn WITHOUT socks. Please note that the boys sandals can only be worn with shorts. If wearing long trousers, they are to wear shoes and grey socks. Sandal 2 & 3 are available from No.1 Shoes. Shoes

Girls Uniform

Girls Summer Uniform
• SDA tunic or culottes
• SDA white short sleeve open neck school blouse
• SDA V neck sweatshirt
• School monogrammed sunhat
• Navy or black bike pants
• Royal blue or navy hair ties as required

Girls Winter Uniform
• SDA tunic or culottes
• SDA white long sleeve school blouse
• SDA V neck sweatshirt
• Plain knee-high white or navy socks or navy stockings
• SDA anorak
• Navy or black bike pants
• Royal blue or navy hair ties as required
• School monogrammed sunhat

• Shoes.
The uniform statement on shoes is that they should be black leather school shoes but there are many styles around. Shoes are to be worn with knee-length white socks for girls. We are happy for the following shoes to be worn at school.

ShoesIf your child cannot do up their own shoelaces, please purchase shoes with velcro fastening. This includes sports shoes when they are wearing their sports uniform.

Sandals.
These are to be worn WITHOUT socks. Please note that the boys sandals can only be worn with shorts. If wearing long trousers, they are to wear shoes and grey socks. Sandal 2 & 3 are available from No.1 Shoes. Shoes

Sports Uniform

• SDA blue/black polo shirt
• SDA black shorts/trackpants

Children can choose to wear sports shoes and white sports socks with their sports uniform.
The Sports uniform is compulsory for all children on Thursdays.

All children should wear the complete school uniform to and from school each day. Uniforms should be clean and tidy with no tears or missing buttons. Black lace-up shoes should not have a large chunky sole or heel but be practical for everyday school use.

Summer uniform is worn 1st and 4th terms and winter uniform during 2nd and 3rd terms.

Please ensure all items of clothing are named.

Uniform is available from The Warehouse.
Hats are purchased from the School Office for $16

PNACS Complaints Policy

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Contact

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Address

25 Snelson Street,
Palmerston North

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