Dear Parents/Caregivers,
A warm welcome to 2024 and the beginning of the new school year.
The purpose of the following information is to inform you about how you can access important material regarding the start of the 2024 academic year.
On the school website you will find the following information:
Registration Days
Tuesday 23rd January - Year 11 Registration Day in the Gym. Surnames A-M meet at 9am and Surnames N-Z meet at 10am.
Wednesday 24th January - Year 12 and 13 Registration Day. Year 13, surnames A-M meet at 9am and Surnames N-Z meet at 10am. Year 12, surnames A-M meet at 11.30am and N-Z meet at 12.30pm.
Mihi Whakatau
At 9.00am on Friday 2nd February, a Mihi Whakatau will take place as a formal welcome to all those staff and students (and their families) new to Liston College. All are welcome.
Inaugural Mass
The Inaugural College Mass for Liston College, with the inauguration of Special Ministers, Head Boy, Deputies and Prefects for 2024, will take place in the College Gymnasium at 11.30am on Monday 19th February. Everyone is welcome.
New Students and Parents BBQ
On Monday 19th February from 6.30 - 8.30pm, the Liston College PTFA will host a BBQ for new students and parents. This is an opportunity to meet staff and members of the school’s parent body.
Bus information
As at the end of 2023, we had not been notified of any change in bus routes. To make sure that the start of the school year goes as smoothly as possible, please familiarise yourself with the Bus routes on the school website and check to see whether you are eligible for School Transport Assistance – information can be found using this link.
Uniform Information
Information regarding Liston College Uniform requirements can be found on the College’s website. For 2024 Year 11-13 students are to be wearing black trousers, plain white long sleeve shirt and tie. The school jumper and/or College blazer.
The school uniform is only available from:
Elizabeth Michael School Wear Shop,
65 New North Road,
Eden Terrace phone: 358 1680
Please be aware that students are required to wear the correct uniform at all times. If you are unsure about any aspect of the school uniform, please contact Mr Girven at the College.
There are a limited number of second-hand Liston College school uniforms available through the school. Please contact the school office.
Liston College Code of Conduct
Please take time to read the Liston College Code of Conduct, which outlines our expectation for all students. Students are also expected to be familiar with the contents of this document and abide by it. A copy is on the College’s website.
Student Device and Curriculum Delivery
Much of the curriculum at Liston College is delivered via a device. This includes class teaching materials, online applications, online workbooks and the ability for teacher to give online feedback to students. Therefore, students in Years 8-13 should come to school each day with a device. Further information about specifications, assistance to purchase a device etc can be found using this link.
PE Uniforms for 2024
Year 7-11 students are required to wear a PE shirt in their house colour for core PE lessons. However, Year 7 students will have to wear Mufti clothing for their PE lessons during the first 6 weeks of Term 1 while their house colours are being determined. PE shirts can be purchased from SAS Sport - 521 Rosebank Road. Click here for SAS contact details.
Stationery Requirements
Information relating to your son's stationery requirements for 2024 can be found on the College’s website. Students must have their stationery prior to school commencing. Specialised stationery may be purchased from the College. Where there is a fee for materials/equipment, this will need attending to as early as possible in Term 1.
School Diary
This year all students from Years 7 to 13 are required have and use a School Diary. Students will receive this from their Dean or Form Teacher in the first week of Term 1. This diary has been specially printed for Liston College and contains information that is relevant to this school. It is a useful tool in aiding students’ time management skills, as well as a means of recording events and homework. It can also be used for two-way communication between parents and teachers.
ID Card
All students must have an ID card. This enables students’ access to the College Library and concessions such as reduced charges for transport as well as being able to use the College’s photocopiers. Students will be photographed on Friday 23rd February, with a follow up day for those absent to be communicated.
Progress Reports
During the year, you will receive several Reports updating you of your son’s academic progress. The first of these will be available on Thursday 6th April, and regularly throughout the rest of the year (see the College’s newsletter / website for dates). In Term 2 there will be an opportunity for Parents of Years 7-10 to meet the teachers and discuss your son’s progress. Year 11-13 Parent Conferences are to be scheduled for Term 1 or 2, as well as later in the year.
School Starting Time
Please remember that school starts at 8.40am with a Form Period and Prayer. Any student who is late is required to go to the Deans’ Office (until 9.30am), then after this time, to the School Office, to receive a late slip for presentation to their Form Teacher. If your son is absent, please phone the school’s Absentee Line: 837 9807 or email: [email protected]. Please assist us by ensuring that your son(s) is at school on time. Full School Assemblies are held on Monday and Friday at 8.40am.
Devices (computers, tablets etc), Cell Phones and other Electronic Devices
All students are expected to have a suitable device to assist with their in-class learning. However, the College takes no responsibility for loss or damage to computers / tablets, cell phones or other electronic devices brought to school by students. All students are to be reminded that cell phones and other electronic devices are to be switched off in all classes (including Form time) unless express permission to use the device, has been given by the teacher. This also includes the wearing of ear buds / phones during these times. Please assist us by reminding your son of this requirement.
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