Plenty of sleep. Ten hours sleep for primary children is recommended.

To be well fed!  Children learn better with a balanced diet and regular meal times - breakfast is essential before a 6 hour school day.  Children need both mid morning and lunchtime food and drinks.

To be secure.  Pirongia pupils come from caring homes.  Children need reassurance and to have realistic expectations from their Parents.

To have a positive attitude.  If children expect good things to happen at School in all areas of learning, they will have a keen and sparkling approach to their day.  Your worries, fears and niggles can impact negatively on your child.

To have the correct gear.  It is the child’s responsibility to organise comfortable working clothes, stationery, lunch, library books and swimming togs.  We encourage independence and self organisation.

To be on time.  We ask that children arrive at School after 8.30 am and before 8.50 am.  This allows them to be ready for the day, greet their friends and their teacher.