EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES
PR-3-3
PROCEDURAL DOCUMENT
Rationale
To ensure that equipment and resources are used with maximum efficiency and benefit to users.
Computers
- Each class has a variety of devices including iPads, Chromebook computers and Android handheld devices.
-Teachers and children are responsible for the day to day care of the devices and teachers should alert the IT Technician of any maintenance requirements as soon as possible.
- The server computer hard drive is backed up each Friday during term time and a copy taken offsite.
Colour Photocopier, Laminator and Bookbinder
- These are located in the administration area and are available for authorised use.
Language Resources (Resource Room)
- Most language resources are located in the Teacher Resource room.
- A system of coloured pegs operates; eg Room 1 has a yellow peg.
- Remove books and journals only – not the box. Only Kit boxes and Mixed Ability boxes may be removed.
- All books must be returned after use and at the end of each term.
- It is the teacher’s responsibility to see that books are returned to the appropriate place.
Language Resources (Library Office)
- The school has a comprehensive library and staff and students can issue books via the computer.
- Big books are available for classroom use.
- Each class is entitled to a library allocation for classroom use.
Topic Resources
- Topic resources are stored in the Teacher Resource Room.
- Teachers must use discretion when using these resources and must return them to the appropriate place.
Other Resources
- These resources are stored in various locations throughout the school including the resource room. Some maths resources remain in individual classrooms.
- Resources borrowed must be returned ASAP to originating location.
PE Equipment
- PE equipment where possible is stored in the PE Shed and is the overall responsibility of one staff member.
- Gymnastics equipment is stored in the back of the hall.
- One PE equipment trolley is stored in the hall
- Swimming equipment is stored at the back of the pool area in the pool cage trolley.
- Teachers need to ensure that the equipment they use is returned and the shed is neat and tidy.
- Students from Ruru class take responsibility for the allocation of equipment to students at play and lunch times and for the return of the equipment.
- Each student in the school is allocated a named card which they present when getting equipment out.
- The students with responsibility for the sports shed need to ensure all equipment is returned and if not to follow this up.
Audio Visual Equipment
- Interactive whiteboards are located in all classrooms.
- Students using valuable equipment must be supervised by an adult. Teachers are responsible for teaching their students the appropriate use of these.
- Any malfunctioning equipment must be reported to the IT Technician.
- The hall AV system is stored in the wall mounted cupboard.
