CTMS

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We look forward to providing all our students with a range of exciting educational programmes inside and outside the classroom this term!

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Please contact the school for enrolment enquiries.

Find out more HERE

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a message from Brigid and Jenny

Welcome to Clifton Terrace Model School (CTMS). We are a small inner-city full primary school situated on Clifton Terrace just west of the central Wellington business district.

We are proud to offer students a unique learning environment that utilises the amazing learning resources within Wellington city.

Alongside our literacy and numeracy programmes we offer a wonderful Education Outside of the Classroom (EoTC) programme that allows students to have hands on and personal experiences within the arts and the wider curriculum.

We pride ourselves on encouraging our students to foster a love of learning and discovery, to feel good about themselves and to interact positively with a wide variety of people. We immerse them in a variety of situations that adds value to their classroom learning, and that teaches them to embrace the many learning and problem solving opportunities that our school, city (and the world) provides.

Our zone is in the lower Kelburn area. Entry to attend CTMS is automatic for those students living within the zone, however, we welcome enquiries from families living throughout the wider Wellington region as from time to time, there may be ‘out of zone’ places available. ***NOTE: out of zone spaces are limited - find out more HERE]***

Please contact the office for further information.

We would love to have you come and visit us soon.

:: Read more about our EoTC Programme
:: Download the latest School Newsletters
:: See Photos from the Seniors School Camp
:: Read more about our Co-Principal Model

About Us

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The Terrace School opened its doors at the beginning of the 20th century when Wellington was still known as the Empire City. This long history of ambition and educational success remains today in it's new form as Clifton Terrace Model School.

CTMS has a proud tradition of providing a quality learning environment not only for families who reside in the area, but for many living in the wider Wellington region.

The Terrace School 1937

Nestled between our vibrant Wellington city and our lush city townbelt, CTMS offers a unique learning environment that embraces the resources and learning opportunities of New Zealand's Arts capital.

We are a full primary school that caters for children from New Entrant to Year 8. Our roll fluctuates between 65 and 70 students spread throughout three classrooms. Our small size ensures our students are growing and learning with a group of children from 5 to 12 years old in a nurturing and family-like environment.

Clifton Terrace Model School. November 2007

Shared decision making and shared management are part of our fundamental philosophies. In alignment with these philosophies is the school’s Co-Principal Model. We believe this model fosters an environment of teamwork and cooperation and demonstrates to students the benefits of a collaborative approach to decision making.

Like all New Zealand state primary schools, we follow the New Zealand Curriculum. A special difference is added in the unique characteristics maintained by the school charter. (please note: this link will take you to an external document. please use your [ back ] button to return to this page.)

These include;

:: To promote self-confidence and skill in self-expression through, and to encourage appreciation of music, drama, dance, and the visual arts.

:: To expand students’ formal educational experiences and progress through the use of relevant resources, places and activities outside the school.

:: To assist students to acquire safety and personal survival skills for city living

:: To learn about the Spanish language and the culture of Spanish-speaking countries.

Students enjoying a visit from 'The Bubble Man'. December 2009.

"We believe that all CTMS students should be encouraged to realise their own intellectual, social, physical and creative potential. We encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour and learning, and we focus our learning and development opportunities to teach self-confidence, leadership skills and group co-operation."

School Charter 2010

:: read a copy of our Information Booklet
:: read our School Charter
:: read our 2011 School Agreement
:: see more photos of our school grounds

(please note: some of the above links will take you to an external document. please use your [ back ] button to return to this page.)

Learning at CTMS

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We have three homegroups that support students through their learning;

· Kauri
· Kowhai
· Kahikatea

Students are based in these homegroups according to age and ability. Classroom activities are guided by student's individual needs.

Traditional classroom teaching methods are complemented by our commitment to learning with technology, and encouraging students to pass on skills to younger peers through our 'Buddy Teaching' programme. Students are able to move between classrooms for certain subjects if their teaching requirements are better met in another homegroup.

Our regular Sports and Physical Education programme allows students to gain skills in a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Our daily schedule includes at least one physical activity; be it aerobics, co-ordination skills or a team based game.

We regularly invite specialised sports people into the school to share their skills with the students including The Wellington Phoenix, The Wellington Lions, The Pulse and Kiwi Golf.

We have an intensive language and culture programme within the school and Spanish and Te Reo Maori are integral part of our teaching programme.

Kauri
(new entrant to year 2)
Teacher: Jenny Austin
Co-Principal Release Teacher: Suzanne Moran

Kauri is where it all begins for so many of our students. For parents and caregivers, this can be a nerve racking time and our open door policy ensures that both parents and children feel comfortable about their 'starting school' experiences.

Being a relatively small class we are able to respond to individual learning needs. Children are guided through the curriculum programme and their learning and teaching needs are responded to accordingly. We use a number of assessment tools to ensure each child's educational needs are met.

Children have an early introduction to the city with fortnightly library visits and our regular EoTC programme.

Kauri is a nurturing environment where children quickly become familiar with working alongside students of different ages and abilities. Peer support is strongly encouraged, and students soon feel a part of the CTMS family.
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Kowhai
(year 3 to year 4)
Teacher: Murray McMillan

Kowhai homegroup is situated right next door to Kauri, an adjoining door allows Kauri students to become familiar with Kowhai before they change classes. Students who move through to Kowhai from Kauri do so through an archway that the children from each class make with their arms. Both classes sing a 'Goodbye" and "Hello" song in Spanish to mark the transition.

Kowhai homegroup is made up of year 3 and 4 students. The move through to Kowhai is a step of independence, where students are given the necessary support to work co-operatively with other's and to develop into independent learners. Within the classroom environment, students are expected to value each others differences in order to develop positive relationships. They are given the opportunity to learn and develop their confidence within the eight learning areas of the curriculum with a particular focus on literacy, numeracy, the arts, and EOTC experiences. Within these contexts students are encouraged to begin making their own learning decisions and to reflect upon the work they create.
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Kahikatea
(year 5 - year 8)
Teacher: Brigid Conaglen

Kahikatea homegroup is a composite class of Year 5 to Year 8 students.

Situated in upstairs, the Kahikatea classroom is where students operate within a school ethos of commitment to self and community.Classroom programmes emphasise independence, leadership and the application of Numeracy and Literacy skills to respond to interests, events and social issues of importance to the students, the school and the community.

Year 5-8 students are given a wide variety of social, cultural and sporting experiences to support, challenge and develop their thinking, ideas, responses and personal ‘voice’ on topics. Student ‘voice’ is valued and encouraged through Leadership opportunities such as the School’s Student Council, ‘Enviroschools’ and ‘Young Leadership’ programmes.

Year 7 and 8 students are given further opportunities to develop higher levels of self-reliance, self-responsibility and independence through our active EOTC and School’s City Passport programmes. Within these programmes students attend/participate in activities and events within the city as independent groups to develop skills and personal interests within the NZ Curriculum framework.

These varied opportunities and experiences prepare Year 8 students for secondary school as focused, independent thinkers and learners who have skills and abilities to challenge themselves to higher levels of achievement, to initiate projects, to collaborate and work with others and to complete projects that have both personal and wider community focus and benefit.

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Raffles

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UPDATE August 9th 2010: All prizes have been drawn! Congratulations to our winners!

The Winners are:

Fisherman's Friend - Christine

Design Store Prize pack - Geraldine

Luxury Night for Two - Serena

All winners will be contacted via the contact information they have provided.
Thank you so much to everybody who purchased raffle tickets - your support is very much appreciated!

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Thanks so much to all the wonderful businesses that donated raffle prizes. To view their contact details please click here.

Raffle #1:'FISHERMAN'S FRIEND'

valued at $250

Includes: 1 x Surf casting Rod, 1 x Fish Filleting Kit

Donated by - Steve's Fishing in Ghuznee St.

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Raffle #2: THE DESIGN STORE PRIZE PACK

valued at: $365
Includes: 1 x $30 Freedom Furniture Voucher, 1 x Eames Inspired Coat Rack, 2 x Cushions from Dishy, 1 x KasKids Cushion, 1 x 52Ways Wire Lamp, 1 x Glass Vase and 1 x Removable Blackboard Wall Sticker
Donated by - Freedom Furniture, Inhabit Design Store, Wanda Harland and Country Road

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Raffle #3: A LUXURY NIGHT FOR TWO

valued at $265
Includes: 1 x voucher for a night for two in a luxury room at The Museum Hotel, and a bottle of 2009 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Donated by - The Museum Hotel and the Lindsay-Priestly Family

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NOTES:

All Prizes will be drawn at school (15 Clifton Terrace, Kelburn. Wellington) on Monday August 9th 2010 at 9am. All winners will be notified via the contact details they have provided.

These raffles are run in accordance with the Gambling Act (Lottery) Game Rules 2004 of which a copy is available to be downloaded here.

All proceeds from these ticket sales will go directly into the schools budgeted requirements.

If you have any queries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Thank you and Good Luck!

Fundraising 2009

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2009 saw the completion of a revised Fundraising Policy with new guidelines, strategy’s, targets and goals.

At the beginning of last year we celebrated the enormous and inspiring effort that our small hardworking community put in to the Cuba Street Carnival Lemonade Stand. This event was not only a huge and rewarding success, it united CTMS families in working towards a common goal.

above: Cuba Street Carnival Lemonade Stand 2009

Thank you so much to all the students and parents who made this event a huge success!

Values

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The CTMS Community believes that:

·The whole of the school benefits from the provision of a happy and welcoming environment

·The school should strive to be innovative, versatile and successful

·An effective school is achieved through a partnership of teachers, children and their families

·Open communication is essential

·All children should be encouraged to realise their own intellectual, social, physical and creative potential

·As well as having a solid foundation in numeracy and literacy skills, children need to be taught a broad curriculum

·Learning is enhanced when everyone has the opportunity to work with a range of children and adults

·Children need to take responsibility for their own individual behaviour and learning

·Children need to develop self confidence and leadership skills

·Individuality and group cooperation are both important

·It is important to respect people and property

·The school benefits from and has a significant contribution to make to, teacher training

·Shared decision making and management is a fundamental philosophical value of the school

Enrolling at CTMS

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Enrolling at CTMS has never been simpler! Click through to the following links to read and download all our enrollment information - we look forward to meeting with you soon!

:: Starting School at CTMS - A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

:: School Information

:: CTMS Application Form

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Please contact the office for more information

Contact

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Please contact Raewyn Carmichael our Office Manager if you would like more information about our school or would like to make an appointment to meet with a Co-Principal.

Our office is located on level 1, just at the top of the stairs, and is open week days from 8.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Telephone messages are cleared and responded to daily (Monday - Friday).

We would love to meet you.

Contact: Raewyn Carmichael (Office Manager)
Phone: (04) 472 7519
Fax: (04) 472 8204
Email:Raewyn

Clifton Terrace Model School is located at:

15 Clifton Terrace
Kelburn
Wellington

CLICK HERE for a map our Clifton Terrace location

:: Teacher contacts (for parents of CTMS students)

Jenny Austin (Kauri / Co-Principal):Email: Jenny
Brigid Conaglen (Kahikatea / Co-Principal): Email: Brigid
Murray McMillan (Kowhai): Email: Murray

Our New Building Project

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Our Buidling Project is finished!!

come in and check out our new space - already being utilised for assembly's and group projects!

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Latest News -

July 10th 2010

July 10th marked the official opening and blessing of our new building - what a celebration it was! Tuki Takiwa performed a blessing of the building and his wife Pauline invited guests in with a karanga. Students sang and spoke about what they enjoyed about school. Thank you so much to Tuki and Pauline for the special role that they played, and the PTA who put on a fantastic afternoon tea for all our guests.

Week 3:

May 7th 2010

As we end this week, the new extension is really taking shape. The atrium in Kauri has been covered-in creating a fantastic new space upstairs in Kahikatea. Both Kauri and Kowhai have been extended out over the veranda, creating larger classroom areas for each home group. Our new facade is also beginning to show it's face.

Our re-opening date is looking like it should be Tuesday June 8th. - we can't wait!

Our stay at Cardinal McKeefry continues to go smoothly. The children are making new friends and are enjoying the extra social aspects of a wider peer group. We have noticed a change in the Kahikatea students and they have embraced the move with a new maturity and confidence.

Once again we would like to thank all families for their continued commitment, without your support this would not be possible - Thank you!

Week 1:

April 19th 2010

So far, it has been a relatively smooth move to our new home at Cardnial McKeefry. Students are already feeling comfortable in their new classroom environments and are enjoying the play areas and other school facilities.

Parents have commented on the welcoming and familiar arrangements of the classrooms and the ease in which their children have transitioned into the new spaces.

The school bus has proved popular with around 20 students utilising this free daily service. (for more information about the bus service please contact Raewyn in the office)

We appreciate the effort that all families have gone to to make this transition possible, this is truly a combined community effort and without the commitment from all our families it would not be possible - thank you!

A special thank you to Barbara (Sophia's mum) who helped the teachers move into their new classrooms over the holidays - thanks Barbara!

We look forward to moving back into our new and enhanced space at CTMS - 5 weeks to go!!

New Building Project Starting!

March 26th 2010

During much of 2009 the staff and board at CTMS have been working to ensure we have a building plan in place that not only extends the size of our internal space but creates a user friendly environment for the whole school community.

Our plans to have this building work completed over the 2009/2010 Christmas holidays were thwarted by builder availability. We now have an amazing opportunity to have stage one of our much anticipated building project take place during the upcoming (Easter) school holidays and approximately 6 weeks into term two.

What does this mean for our school community?

The school effectively becomes a building site from Friday April 2nd.

From the first day of Term Two (Monday April 19th), we are required to teach all CTMS students at Cardinal McKeefry School in Wilton. Classroom furniture and resources will be moved up to Cardinal McKeefry during the Easter break.

We understand that this short notice may cause some transport and timing issues for parents and caregivers, so we are working to put systems and options in place to make this transition easy and smooth for everyone involved.

What’s the plan?

Over the next few days we will be finalizing transport options for all students who require it.
Next week, we will be sending home more in-depth information in regards to how our classrooms and school administration will be set up and managed, and how your child/ren will be catered for while at Cardinal McKeefry.

From Monday there will be a notice board on our veranda that will contain relevant information. This will be updated daily. All new and updated information will also be sent home via communication books. Please make sure you check these daily. Information and updates will also be available on the school website.

Things to Note:

The building time frame is Friday April 2nd – Monday May 31st (approx)
Cardinal McKeefry is located at 66 Albemarle Road Wilton. Website address: www.cardinalmckeefry.school.nz

Whilst at Cardinal McKeefry, CTMS will be running completely independently. Curriculum teaching will continue as normal.

We are considering a number of transport options that are yet to be confirmed. If you are in a position to assist with car-pooling to and from CTMS and Cardinal McKeefry, please let us know ASAP.

Jenny and Brigid will be available in the staffroom on Tuesday March 30th from 3.30pm to 4pm to answer any queries you may have. If you are unable to attend at this time please direct all your queries to Jenny, Brigid or Murray.

Plans and Architectural Drawings of the Building Project will be on display on Monday in the staffroom (above the Easter Raffle baskets).

If you have ANY questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to talk to Jenny, Brigid or Murray.

We are very excited about the opportunities the first stage of this building project will bring to the whole CTMS community, and we are very much looking forward to moving back into the new, enhanced space.

Even though we will be functioning completely separately from Cardinal McKeefry we are keen to make the most of the local environment and the larger pool of children. We anticipate visits to Wilton Bush and regular interschool sporting activities.

We envisage that CTMS students will flourish in this new environment and will love the opportunity to utilise their leadership and self management skills alongside their ability to adjust to new and different situations.

Education Outside the Classroom

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EOTC Timetable November 2011

Our Education Outside the Classroom programme is an integral part of our day to day life at CTMS.

We enthusiastically embrace the learning opportunities that Wellington City has on offer.

We are privileged to have an amazing learning resource right on the doorstep of our school. Our supportive and nurturing extended CTMS community allow us to utilise the city as an exciting and invigorating learning environment.

We have an in depth safety plan when it comes to our movement within the city. Students adhere to strict guidelines that ensures their safety crossing streets and using different facilities. To read more about our Guidelines for Out of School Trips, please click here.

Our city visits are a great way for parents to be involved in our day to day learning by supporting students and teachers as they move throughout the city.

We are regular visitors at;

Wellington Central Library

Just a short stroll down 'the hill', homegroups make regular fortnightly visits to the Wellington Central Library. Each student is responsible for returning and issuing the books of their choice.
Our library visits help foster a love of reading, and also encourage research and information sharing. Students also learn about how the library works and the systems that it utilises.

Kelburn Park
Students quickly become familiar with Kelburn Park as we regularly gather there for sports.
We have a diverse sporting programme that teaches students a wide variety of skills and sport basics. We often invite sporting guests to join us for special instruction. In 2009 we had visits from members of The Wellington Phoenix (football), The Force (Netball), The Wellington Lions (Rugby), Kiwi Golf, etc

The Botanical Gardens
We all enjoy using this amazing resource! We use The Botanical Gardens for a variety of events and occasions. We go there for school picnics and to have special afternoons there in the playground and to play (and slide!) on the banks. We also hold the 'signing of the school agreement' celebration there.

we also utilise;

The City and Sea Museum, Te Papa, The City Art Gallery, Capital E and we enjoy being regulars at the New Zealand International Arts Festival.

"When our pupils are out and about in Wellington, they are recognised, and often receive compliments, for their pleasant and caring dispositions, self management (i.e. good behaviour), curiosity and intelligence. We are proud of the fact that our pupils understand how they should conduct themselves in different situation and that they are comfortable expressing their curiosity and demonstrating their intellectual ability." - Strategic Plan 2010

The Co-Principal Model

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Shared decision making and shared management are part of our fundamental philosophies. In alignment with these philosophies is the school’s Co-Principal Model. We believe this model fosters an environment of teamwork and cooperation and demonstrates to students the benefits of a collaborative approach to decision making.

We have two Co-Principals - Jenny Austin and Brigid Conaglen.

For more information about our Co-Principle Model, please click here.

Fundraising

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Fundraising is an integral element in the successful operation of CTMS.

As a community we are committed to continuing to offer a unique and stimulating learning environment. It is the dedication we have to providing our children with the best education possible that has continued to highlight the need to raise funds over and above what the Ministry of Education provides.

Fundraising Targets and Goals

Our Fundraising Targets and Goals are broken up into three key areas:

1. Donations
2. Funds required by the budget and,
3. Extras (Over and above budget requirements).

As you can imagine, there is a huge amount of work happening behind the scenes. We have some exciting projects in the pipeline so keep an eye out in the Events notice for more information.

As always, your input and ideas into Fundraising is ALWAYS appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to be involved in any capacity. All input and ideas are welcome.

Thank You!

We continue to be excited by the opportunities a united fundraising effort can bring to CTMS - Any contribution you and your family makes is hugely appreciated.

Board of Trustees

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Read the Agenda for the next Board of Trustees Meeting:

November 10th 2011

About the Board
All of New Zealand's state and state-integrated schools have a board of trustees. The board of trustees is the Crown entity responsible for the governance and the control of the management of the school.

The board is the employer of all staff in the school, is responsible for setting the school's strategic direction in consultation with parents, staff and students, and ensuring that its school provides a safe environment and quality education for all its students. Boards are also responsible for overseeing the management of personnel, curriculum, property, finance and administration.

Trustees are elected by the parent community, staff members and, in the case of schools with students above Year 9, the students.
(source)

The CTMS Board, welcomes any enquiries from parents or caregivers who would like to be a part of the Board.

Our current Board Members are:

Sharon Paine (Board Chair)
Heidi Snelson
Lee Sampson
Lee Parkman
Lynne O'Connor
Alison Finnie
Murray McMillan (Staff representative)
Brigid Conaglen (Co-Principal)
Jenny Austin (Co-Principal)

Please contact the office if you require contact details for any of the above Board members, or would like more information.

School Documents

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Please find below links to copies of important School Documents and Community Letters.

(please note: these links will take you through to external documents. please use your [ back ] button to return to this page)

Documents:

:: Variance Report 2011

:: Starting School at CTMS - A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

:: Changes to the Donations Structure for 2011

:: 2011 Assessment Guidelines

:: Information Booklet 2010

:: CTMS Application Form

:: 2010 School Charter and Strategic Plan

:: Guidelines for Out of School Trips

:: Schoolgen Report 2010

Letters to the CTMS Community:

:: Our Co-Principalship Model

:: School Agreement 2011

:: Peanut Allergy Information

Newsletters and Calendars

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Our weekly school newsletter 'Events' is sent home every Friday. Events contains regular Co-principal, Board and PTA updates, all school news and celebrations, a calendar for the coming week, and photos of school events. Please find links to our latest newsletters and monthly calendars below.

(please note: the links on this page will take you through to external documents. Please use your [ back ] button to return to this page)

Events Newsletter
November 21st 2011

November 14th 2011

November 7th 2011

October 31st 2011

October 3rd 2011

If you require newsletters prior to the ones shown, please contact Raewyn in the school office.

Coming Up:

THURSDAY AUGUST 25th: Year 4 - 8 students are invited to attend an evening performance of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci Opera. Tickets are available from the office.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd: Board of Trustees Meeting. 5.30pm in the staffroom - all welcome

MONDAY OCTOBER 4th: (to be confirmed) School Photos

THURSDAY OCTOBER 6th: (to be confirmed) School Talent Quest

Term Dates for 2011:

Term One: WEDNESDAY 2nd FEBRUARY - FRIDAY 15th APRIL

Term Two: MONDAY 2nd MAY - FRIDAY 15th JULY

Term Three: MONDAY 1st AUGUST - FRIDAY 7th OCTOBER

Term Four: TUESDAY 25th OCTOBER - FRIDAY 16th DECEMBER

Our Zone

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Our catchment zone is highlighted in purple on the map below.

Our zone is in the lower Kelburn area. Entry to attend CTMS is automatic for those students living within the zone, however, we welcome enquiries from families living throughout the wider Wellington region as from time to time, there may be ‘out of zone’ places available.

Our Enrolment policy sets out the boundaries for our catchment zone and details priorities for enrolment from both within the zone, and outside the zone.

For details please contact Raewyn our Office Manager.

We make our own electricity!

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To view our Schoolgen Report for 2010, click here

To view our Schoolgen Report for 2009, click here

February 2010
We are so excited to have been awarded as one of the Top Ten Schoolgen schools in New Zealand! We are proud to have been commended for our outstanding contribution and student involvement in the Schoolgen programme. Well done CTMS!

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In 2008 we were lucky enough to be chosen by Genesis Energy to be included in their School Gen Programme. At the beginning of 2009 we saw 2-kilowatt photovoltaic system (solar panels) installed on the roof of our school.

We launched this programme with a big celebration and a School Gen performance. We were lucky enough to have a special visit from the Minister for the Environment, Dr Nick Smith.

Like Genesis Energy, we believe it is important for for all New Zealanders to learn about renewable energy technologies. It is with Genesis Energy's generous support that we are able to generate and monitor our own sun powered energy supply.

Click HERE to see our generation Data.

We are an Enviroschool

Generating our own electricity isn't all that we do to support our environment. We are also proud to be a part of the Enviroschool / Kura Taiao Programme.

"The Enviroschool / Kura Taiao Programme is about the well-being of the whole school, community and eco-system. It’s about working out how to live so that our society and economy nourishes the natural systems that give us life. Enviroschools gives young people an opportunity to explore real life challenges and to apply their abundance of energy and ideas. " (source)

Alongside the Solar Panels on our roof, we have planted an eco garden, established a recycling programme, installed a worm farm and have planted native trees on our embankment. We are committed to teaching sustainable practices and give students every opportunity to have hands on experiences at creating their own sustainable community.

(Photos on this page are courtesy of School Gen)

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Learn more about Sam Judd - a former CTMS student, and his charity organisation Sustainable Coastlines

"We love our coasts and we work with our sleeves rolled up to keep them beautiful. We coordinate and support large-scale coastal clean-up events, riparian planting projects, schools educational roadshows, public awareness campaigns and other projects aimed at protecting and sustaining our coastlines. Through these projects we motivate volunteers and communities around Aotearoa / New Zealand and the Pacific to look after the coastlines we all love. "

School Information

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Please find below an A to Z guide of all our school information. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact Raewyn in the school office.

A BC DE FGH IJKL MN OP QRS TUVW XYZ

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· Absences
· Accident/Sickness
· After School Care
· Annual Plan
· Assembly
· Attendance

BC
· Banking
· Board of Trustees
· Camp
· Clothing
· Communication / Communication Book
· Concerns

DE
· Donations
· Emergency Procedures
· Enrolling
· ERO Report
· Events - School Notices

FGH
· Fundraising
· Health and Educational Services
· Healthy Eating
· Home and School Group
· Homework
· Hours

IJKL
· Leaving the School Grounds
· Lost Property
· Lunch Orders

MN
· Maintenance
· Model School - What is it?
· Notice Board

OP
· Parental Involvement
· Parking
· Passport to the City
· Payments to the School
· Peanut Free Policy
· Permission for School Outings
· Personal Property
· PTA

QRS
· Reporting to Parents
· Road Crossing
· Stationery
· Starting School
· Strategic Plan
· Sun Protection
· Swimming

TUVW
· Term Dates
· Working Bees

XYZ
· Zoning

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Absences
A phone call or note in your child's communication book is required when children are absent from school. We will ring and check shortly after 9.00 am if we have not been notified on the day of their absence. If children arrive after 8.55 am they must come to the office to notify the office manager of their late arrival.
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Accident/Sickness
Minor bumps or scratches receive first aid treatment by one of the teachers / co-principles or the office manager. In more serious cases, we will contact you immediately.

If your child requires specific medication during school hours, we prefer that they receive this type of medication from a parent, or at home.
Children who have been vomiting, or have other contagious illnesses must be kept home from school.

If your child is found to be too unwell to participate in the school programme, you will be phoned to arrange for your child to be picked up. CTMS does not have facilities or staff available to mind sick children at school.

If your child is sick and won't be attending school for the day, please let us know by phone call before 8.55am.

Please keep the school informed of any changes of work, mobile or home phone numbers as well as other contacts in case we are unable get hold of you.
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After School Care
We encourge parents contact Pridelands, a local based After School Care and Holiday Programme organisation. You can find out more by visiting their website; http://www.pridelands.org.nz/ or contacting Pridelands directly at info@pridelands.org.nz
Transport (either Taxi or private) is arranged between the families who are using this after school facility. If you would like contact details of other families or more information about the After School Programme please let us know.
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Annual Plan
Our Annual Plan is a part of a detailed document outlining our strategic goals for 2010. Read a copy of our Annual Plan here. (Please note: this link will take you to an external document. please use your [ BACK ] button to return to this page)
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Assembly
A Student led Assembly takes place every second Thursday morning between 9:00 - 9:30am. Assembly provides an opportunity for children to practise performance skills and to show what they have learnt at school or at home. An adult audience is welcomed and appreciated.
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Attendance
Students are legally required to attend school everyday during term time. Any absence must be reported to the school office by phone call before 8:55am on the day of absence or in writing the day prior to the absence. School officially opens each morning at 8:30am. Students are not to be dropped off at school before 8:30am. Children are to have left the school grounds by 3:15pm or are to be supervised by an adult in the playground after this time. For more information, please read a copy of the Attendance Policy/guidelines available from the office.
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Banking
We provide school banking for students at ASB Lambton Quay. Banking is collected every Friday morning. If you would like your child to sign up for school banking, please see Raewyn in the office.

Students who bring banking to school should post it in the ASB banking box outside the Office.
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Board of Trustees
For information regarding our Board of Trustees, please click here
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Camp
Kahikatea students attend a three day outdoor camp every second year. In 2009 students attended a camp at Forest Lakes where they got to experience a whole range of physical and team building activities including; horse riding, abseiling, archery, swimming and a fun evening programme. To see photos from the 2009 school camp, click here.
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Clothing
CTMS does not have a uniform.
Because of our extensive Education Out of the Classroom programme, we ask that all students wear suitable walking footwear, and are able to carry their school bags independently.

Wide Brimmed Sunhats (no caps) are to be worn outside at all times in Term 1 and Term 4. Children who do not have an appropriate sunhat will not be able to participate in outdoor activities.

Please remember to name all clothing and footwear. A lost property box is located under the table in the foyer outside Kauri. Please check this box regularly. Any unclaimed clothing is donated to charity at the end of every term.
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Communication / Communication Book
To encourage regular communication between home and school the students have a communication book. This contains a weekly class newsletter detailing the week’s programme, homework and whole school activities. The books are checked daily and parent notes and written communications are acknowledged and replied to as necessary. Parents/caregivers are also asked to check and initial this book daily.
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Concerns
If you have any concerns regarding your child, another child, or our teaching programme in the first instance talk to your child's homegroup teacher or Co-Principal. The school has a complaints policy for dealing with grievances for serious issues. A copy of the policy is available in the Policies and Procedures from the office, any board member, or your child’s teacher.
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Donations
There have been changed made to our donations structure for 2011 - For more information please click HERE. (Please note: this link will take you to an external document. please use your [ BACK ] button to return to this page)
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Emergency Proceedures
Earthquake and fire drill procedures are practised regularly. In the event of a civil emergency, children are kept at school under supervision until they are collected by parents or an authorised adult. CTMS is a Civil Defence Emergency Post and is well equipped to handle an emergency.

All teaching staff have up to date first aid certificates.
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Enrolment
Clifton Terrace Model School is guided by an enrolment policy. The policy sets out the boundaries for a distinct catchment zone and outlines priorities for enrolment from both within the zone, and outside the zone if there are vacancies. There are circumstances which may allow enrolment for families outside the catchment zone. For details please contact the office. Please click here to read our Starting School Guide. (Please note: this link will take you to an external document. please use your [ BACK ] button to return to this page)

To see a map of our catchment zone click here.

We appreciate being advised well in advance if you are intending to enrol your child. This helps us with our planning. For new entrants and new enrolments, the school requires copies of a birth certificate or passport and full immunisation information when enrolment forms are completed.
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ERO Report
A copy of our latest ERO report is available to view here. (Please note: this link will take you to an external document. please use your [ BACK ] button to return to this page)
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'Events' - School Notices
Notices are regularly distributed on Mondays and Fridays in the communication book. Please check the communication book daily for any other important correspondence or home learning follow-up. If there are siblings attending CTMS, the youngest child is given the Events notice on Friday afternoon. If your child lives in two locations and you would like two sets of notices, or would like one set emailed, please let us know. See our latest Events here.
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Fundraising
Read more about Fundraising here.
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Health and Educational Services
We have access to the regular services of the Public Health Nurse, Speech Therapist, School Psychologist and Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour. Children's vision and hearing are professionally checked at intervals throughout their time at CTMS.
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Healthy Eating
The school promotes healthy eating habits. We are a water only school. No fruit drinks or soft drinks are permitted. Children are encouraged to have named water bottles handy in the classroom.

Lollies and commercial soft drinks as part of school lunches are not encouraged.
CTMS is a peanut free school. To read more information about our peanut free status click here. (Please note: this link will take you to an external document. please use your [ BACK ] button to return to this page)
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Homework
Each homegroup has different homework requirements that are outlined in Communication Books.
We also use web-based programmes to support some of our homework -
Mathletics:This is a web-based Mathematics programme which supports the New Zealand Curriculum. Mathletics activities are set by the home group teacher and these activities are designed to support the classroom programme, provide practice and extension activities, to improve your child’s mathmatics achievement level and to make mathematics learning fun!
Spellodrome: We will be introducing Spellodrome into CTMS in 2011 to support the Literacy homework and classroom programme. This is a web-based spelling and word study programme similar to Mathletics.

Subscriptions to both these learning programmes are included in the yearly stationery list and can be paid for at the office.

If you do not have access to the internet at home or require further information, please contact your homegroup teacher for more information.
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Hours
School starts at 8.55 am and finishes at 3.00 pm, with interval at 10.30 - 10.50 am and lunch from 12.30 to 1.25 pm. Staff are in their classrooms from 8.30 am. The school cannot take any responsibility for students in the school facilities before 8.30 am or after 3.15 pm.
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Leaving the School Grounds
No child is permitted to leave the school grounds during the school day unless this has been arranged between the school and a parent, caregiver or teacher, or are participating in an approved Education Outside the Classroom activity. Year 7 and 8 students have the opportunity to use our Passport to the City Programme, which requires parental permission for every visit to the city. Please contact the office for more information on our Passport to the City programme.
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Lost Property
A lost property box is located under the table in the foyer outside Kauri homegroup. Please check this box regularly. At the end of every term any unclaimed clothing is donated to charity.
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Maintenance
A notebook is kept in the school office should you notice anything that needs attention around the school buildings and grounds.
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Model School - what is it?
As a model school we contribute to the training of student teachers from Victoria Univeristy. At various times throughout the school year teacher trainees carry out their teaching practice under the guidance of our experienced homegroup teachers.

The school and community benefit from our ongoing commitment and contribution to teacher training. This commitment allows our students to have the opportunity to learn from a selection of teachers within the structure of a familiar teaching and learning environment.

Our teachers are required to be excellent teachers themselves and to keep up to date with current teaching tools and practices. We believe that learning is enhanced when everyone has the opportunity to work with a variety of children and adults.
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Notice Board
There is a notice board in the foyer outside Kauri homegroup. Current community notices may be placed on this board.
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Parental Involvement
We welcome parental involvement both in the classroom and behind the scenes. Please feel free to arrange a regular time to assist in the classroom or perhaps to take part in school activities.

If you wish to observe your child in the classroom, please arrange this with your homegroup teacher. We welcome suggestions from parents about ways in which you feel you can assist in the children's learning, and in school life in general.
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Parking
Parking is available in the school carpark directly opposite the school. This carpark is available to parents and caregivers when dropping their child at school, or collecting their child. The carpark is available to parents who are in the school on school business e.g. Board or PTA meetings, working bees or classroom help.

Parents are provided with a school parking coupon to use whilst in the school carpark. This coupon is to be displayed on vehicle dashboard to avoid towing.

We appreciate parent co-operation when using our school carpark and remind parents to not park illegally. Parking Wardens regularly monitor the Clifton Terrace area.
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Passport to the City
Year 7 and 8 students have the opportunity to use our Passport to the City Programme, which requires parental permission for every visit to the city. Approved students are able to travel independently (in pairs) into the city to research projects and attend events.

Strict guidelines are in place to ensure student safety. Students are required to carry a school cellphone at all times. Please contact the office for more information regarding our Passport to the City Programme.
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Payments to the School
You will be advised through school notices if there are payments required for extra activities. Notices will outline how these payments are to be made.

We have a secure box outside the office for depositing payments.
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Peanut Free Policy
CTMS is a peanut free school. Please click here for more information. (Please note: this link will take you to an external document. please use your [ BACK ] button to return to this page)
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Permission for School Outings
Parents are asked to sign a School Trips Permission form on enrollment and at the start of each year.
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Personal Property
We request that the children do not bring money, valuable or 'attractive' items to school. In cases where the child has a particular reason for wishing to bring a valued item to school, e.g birthdays, parents are asked to contact the teacher in advance. The school does not accept responsibility for loss of, or damage to, items brought to school by children.
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PTA
The Clifton Terrace Parents Caregivers and Teachers’ Association, or “PTA” is a non-profit body made up of fantastic parents, caregivers and teachers who raise money, help bring people together at fun events and encourage school spirit. The PTA do a wonderful job maintaining our school grounds, welcoming new families, organising community nights, and running our ever popular annual disco.

All parents and caregivers are encouraged to come along to a meeting and see what the P.T.A do and share your ideas. Keep an eye out in the newsletter for meeting dates.
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Reporting to Parents
The monitoring of your child’s progress is an on-going activity that is part of the teacher’s role in the classroom. CTMS has a structured programme to update you with this progress as follows:

March/April: Parent/Teacher interview to discuss performance and set learning goals.
August: Written report.
August: Parent/Teacher interview following written report.
December: Final written report.

With the introduction of National Standards in 2010 parents will be notified of any changes to the reporting process.

Interviews can, however, take place at other times as well. All you need to do is talk to the home group teacher and make a suitable time.

Staff are available after 3:00 pm. If you would like to talk without interruptions, please arrange a suitable time with the teacher.

For our current Assessment Guidelines click here.
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Road Crossing
Parents are to supervise children crossing the road from the carpark to school.
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Stationery
A current stationery lists are available HERE.
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Starting School
Refer to the Starting School Booklet. (Please note: this link will take you to an external document. please use your [ BACK ] button to return to this page)
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Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan is a part of a detailed document outlining our strategic goals for 2010. Read a copy of our Strategic Plan here. (Please note: this link will take you to an external document. please use your [ BACK ] button to return to this page)
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Sun Protection
In Terms 1 and 4 children must wear a hat that shades the face, ears and neck. Please ensure that your child's hat is clearly labelled. We do have sunblock available at school, but this is not enough sun protection alone. Shady areas are available in the playground for children to utilise when they are outdoors.
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Swimming
Swimming instruction is held at Sports Wide Gym on The Terrace. Watch the Newsletter and Website Calendar for confirmation of any planned swimming lessons.

Please provide a named bag to hold your child's togs, goggles, towel and remind them to bring the bag home each day. Children will be walking to and from the pool.
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Term Dates
Term dates for 2011 are as follows:

Term 1: Weds 2nd Feb - Fri 15th April

Term 2: Mon 2nd May - Fri 15th July

Term 3: Mon 1st Aug - Fri 7th Oct

Term 4: Tues 25th Oct - Fri 16th Dec
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Working Bees
We aim to have one community working bee a term. In this way we can keep on top of general maintenance and keep our school looking loved. It’s also a great opportunity to get to know other families. Watch the weekly Events newsletter for dates. All parents and children welcome!
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Zoning
To see our Zone click here
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2011 School Stationery

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For a full list of 2012's Stationery requirements please use the links below.

We would appreciate that all children start the school year with a complete set of stationery.

Year 1 and New Entrants Stationery List 2012

Year 2 Stationery List 2012

Year 3 and 4 Stationery List 2012

Year 5 - 8 Stationery List 2012

(Note: these links will take you to external copies of these documents. Please use your [back] button to return to this page.)

what we've been up to

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Signing the School Agreement

We have just finished making and signing our 2011 School Agreement. The School Agreement is an integral part in the teaching and learning philosophy at Clifton Terrace. Staff, children and parents use this agreement to guide them in their day to day actions and thinking.

Staff and students work together and contribute their ideas on what sort of place they would like CTMS to be. They choose together what actions they would like to see to ensure their vision is achieved.

This year we invited parents to join in our special ceremony where all students and staff signed the agreement.

To view our signed school agreement click here

Check out the Gallery for other Events...

Updates:

We love keeping in touch with past students and celebrating their achievements. Congratulations to:

Jessica Godfrey (author / coffee guru) for international recognition of her Coffee Skills and Knowledge and being named an International World Barista Championship Cert Judge. Also for writing the must-have coffee making guide "How to make Really Good Coffee".

Bret McKenzie (Really talented funny guy - Flight of the Conchords)
for his 2009 Emmy Nomination for Best Comedy Series.
(image from Flight of The Conchords)

Antonia Prebble (Actress - Outrageous Fortune) who won the award for 'Performance by a Supporting Actress in General Television'
at the 2008 Qantas Film and Television Awards.
(image from Outrageous Fortune)

Quiz Night 2010

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Quiz Night was a great success! Thank you so much to all the families who encouraged friends, family and workmates to make up a table. Thank you also to to the Monteiths Brewery Bar in Khandallah for putting on a wonderful evening.

Congratulations to the team King and Co who took away the title of Quiz Night Champions for 2010!

We are still in the process of finialising the total fundraised but we are estimating it to be close to $2500. For those of you who supported our raffles, the prizes for these will be drawn on Monday August 9th.

The night would not have gone ahead without the fantastic and much appreciated support of these wonderful businesses. In turn we encourage you to support them...

Bodyscape
Ground Floor
Mayfair House
44 The Terrace
Wellington
www.bodyscape.co.nz

Reading Cinema
Level 1
100 Courtney Place
Wellington
http://www.readingcinemas.co.nz/

Zealandia
31 Waiapu Road
Kelburn
Wellington
www.visitzealandia.com

Steve’s Fishing
49 Ghuznee Street
Wellington

Penthouse Cinema
205 Ohiro Road
Brooklyn
Wellington
www.penthousecinema.co.nz

Hardys Healthy Living
Lambton Square
180 Lambton Quay
Wellington
http://www.healthyliving.co.nz/

The Weta Cave
1 Weka Street
Miramar
Wellington
www.wetanz.com/cave

Freedom Furniture
Ground Floor Capital Gateway
Thorndon Quay
Wellington
www.freedomfurniture.co.nz

Marbecks
250 Lambton Quay
Wellington
www.marbecks.co.nz

Hot Yoga
250 Wakefield Street
Wellington
www.hotyoganz.co.nz

Pop Up
57 Ghuznee Street
Wellington
www.popup.co.nz

Inhabit Design Store
23 Adelaide Road
Wellington
www.inhabit.co.nz

Museum Hotel
90 Cable Street
Wellington
www.museumhotel.co.nz

Wanda Harland
24 Elizabeth St
Mount Victoria
Wellington
www.wandaharland.co.nz

Monteiths Brewery Bar Khandallah
Cnr Agra Cres & Granges Rd
Khandallah
Wellington
www.mbbk.co.nz

Bunnings
46 – 56 Tory Street
Wellington
www.bunnings.co.nz

Coffee Supreme
35 Hopper Street
Wellington
www.coffeesupreme.com

Les Mills
66 The Terrace
Wellington
www.lesmills.co.nz

Real Groovy
250 Cuba Street
Wellington
www.realgroovy.co.nz

Vodafone
358 Lambton Quay
Wellington
www.vodafone.co.nz

The French Art Shop
70 Ghuznee Street

Wellington

www.thefrenchartshop.co.nz

Country Road
Harbour City Centre
179 Lambton Quay
Wellington
http://www.countryroad.com.au/

Kelburn Pharmacy
93 Upland Road
Kelburn
Wellington

The Embassy Theatre
10 Kent Terrace
Mount Victoria
Wellington
http://www.deluxe.co.nz/