- New Plymouth Girls` High School
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- New Plymouth Girls` High School
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Kia ora koutou Greetings to you all New Plymouth Girls’ High School has shaped and influenced the lives of young women since 1885. Our vision, to develop educated, confident young women of outstanding character, is timeless. Our school is based on traditional values with innovative approaches to teaching and learning supported by modern information communication technology. We are seeing the benefits of a considerable investment in technologies and opportunities for e-learning across the curriculum. We have a proud tradition of academic excellence and a proven record of outstanding achievement in sport, visual and performing arts. Our students consistently achieve above the national average in national qualifications. Twenty-three NZ Scholarships were awarded to students across 13 subjects in 2014. A feature of the academic success of our students is the multi-level learning and accelerated programmes that enable academically gifted students to achieve a National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) at a level above their school year level. Personal development is given high priority and leadership opportunities abound at all levels throughout the school. We welcome international students and value their contribution and the cultural diversity they bring to our school community. Our on-site school hostel is a tremendous asset that offers quality residential accommodation for 150 students in a supportive living and learning environment. We also have outstanding programmes and support services delivered out of our Careers Centre, Awhina the learning support centre, Wai Ora the Wellness Centre and the Special Needs unit Waimarie. New Plymouth Girls’ High School is a school that undertakes to ensure that the young women entering its gates will receive an education that enhances learning and is responsive to individual needs. Our platform of traditional values encourages respect, responsibility and positive relationships. What we offer is a unique opportunity to be educated at one of New Zealand’s oldest, most prestigious State girls’ schools that is committed to the education of young women. I invite you to join with us on the next phase of your educational journey by making New Plymouth Girls’ High School your first choice for secondary education. Jenny Ellis, MEdL(Hons) BBS DipTchg. Principal VISION | MISSION | GOALS VISION To develop educated, confident young women of outstanding character. MISSION New Plymouth Girls’ High School will provide a range of dynamic academic, cultural, sporting and personal learning experiences through quality teaching in a challenging yet supportive environment. Each young woman will have the opportunity to discover and develop the necessary knowledge, skills, values and character to enable her to fulfill her potential. MOTTO Et Comitate Et Virtute Et Sapientia Friendship Courage Wisdom WhakahoangaMaiaMatauranga VALUES RespectResponsibilityRelationships WhakamanaHaepapaWhanaungatanga STRATEGIC GOALS • To raise student aspirations and achievement thereby enabling them to develop their potential. • To ensure that curriculum teaching supports the literacy and numeracy needs of the students. • To develop and enhance teaching and learning through the use and application of information and communication technology. • To develop a school culture that encourages positive values, self esteem and a sense of community. • To develop a safe environment with outstanding facilities that support teaching and learning. • To employ and develop highly professional, qualified staff. BOARDING Boarding at New Plymouth Girls’ High School’s Scotlands Hostel provides a caring and supportive environment where students are encouraged to do well academically and participate fully in the sporting, cultural and social life of the school. FEATURES OF LIFE AT SCOTLANDS: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Warm, caring and secure environment. Modern complex; motel style units. Full access to school grounds and facilities beyond the school day. 150 boarders - Years 9 to 13. Excellent staff/student ratio and active 24-hour care. Homework supervised by a trained teacher. Tuition in time-management and study skills that contributes towards excellent academic results. Clear behaviour guidelines with a degree of flexibility for meeting individual needs. Active and supportive extra-curricular programme. High expectations of courtesy and acceptable behaviour. Leadership opportunities and training. Increased independence encouraged at all levels. Year 13 House provides an opportunity for a “flatting” experience in a supportive, well equipped environment. Rich and diverse cultures. Boarders make a notable cultural, academic, social, sporting and leadership contribution to the life of the school. The independence, maturity and lifelong friendships that boarding encourages are excellent foundations for adult life. Application forms are available on our website www.npghs.school.nz or you may contact the Hostel Manager. ENROLMENT CONTACT Hostel Manager, Mrs Lorraine Collier [email protected] Phone: +64 6 757 3840 Mob: +64 27 521 1457 Fax: +64 6 758 5641 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHOOSE NEW PLYMOUTH GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL BECAUSE: We value international students for the variety, richness and diversity they bring to the school and what we offer is a genuine “kiwi” experience. There is excellent English Second Language provision, pastoral care, in-class support and an orientation programme. We have a maximum of 35 international students who are accommodated either on-site in our modern boarding hostel or with homestay families. New Plymouth Girls’ High School is recognised nationally and beyond New Zealand for all round excellence in education and has strong links with all the universities. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: • 100 New Zealand Scholarship awards over the past three years. • 1st in New Zealand in Printmaking (2013), Economics (2011), Accounting (2010) • National Company of the Year – Young Enterprise Scheme (2013) • National Treasury Schools Challenge (runner-up) (2013) SPORTING AND CULTURAL EXCELLENCE: • NZ Secondary Schools 3x3 Basketball (winners 2014) • NZ Secondary Schools Badminton (winners of Division 2 in 2014) • NZ Secondary Schools Track & Field 2014 (winner of senior girls 100m & 200m) • NZ Secondary Schools Indoor Volleyball 2015 (winners) • Winner of the National Hillary Challenge (Adventure Racing) (2013, 2014) • Winner of the National Adidas School Scholarship (Football) (2013) • National Secondary Schools Concert Band (runner-up) (2013) The school is set in attractive spacious grounds by the beach in the heart of the city and just 30 minutes’ drive from a beautiful mountain. The district has a reputation as an event centre with major festivals, sporting fixtures and concerts that attract international attention. CODE OF PRACTICE New Plymouth Girls’ High School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the Code are available from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at www.education.govt.nz IMMIGRATION Full details of immigration requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand, and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz ELIGIBILITY FOR HEALTH SERVICES Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If students receive medical treatment during their visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at www.health.govt.nz. The School has a clinic and provides on-site health services. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS cont. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE International students (including group students) must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. APPLICATION PROCEDURE An Application Pack may be downloaded from our international website, or can be sent out on request. When the application is completed and returned an Interim Offer of Place will be made. Final acceptance and enrolment will be confirmed when: • fees are received in full • evidence of the appropriate permit or visa is supplied • the school has agreed to the study programme. CONTACT International Website: www.npghs.com Email: [email protected] International Administrator Mrs Nicky Butler Email: [email protected] International Accommodation Mrs Marina Walsh Email: [email protected] International Dean Ms Kerry Macdonald (Deputy Principal) Email: [email protected] LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES Learning Support Services is a team of people working together to help students to make the most of their opportunities at New Plymouth Girls’ High School. The Learning Support Services team is made up of the HOD Learning Support, the Awhina staff, and the Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour (RTLB). These people offer a range of support to students, staff and parents. Students are referred to Learning Support Services by teachers, parents, support staff or through self-referral. The Learning Support team is based at Awhina House. Awhina means “help and support” and this is our ultimate goal for all our students – no student should be unsupported. Awhina aims to provide a safe, positive learning environment where students can receive the assistance they need through a range of different programmes. With a dedicated teaching staff and a superb team of teacher aides, the Awhina team works intensively with students who have specific learning needs. CONTACT Ms Shirley McVicar HOD Learning Support SENCO (Special Education Needs Co-ordinator) WAIMARIE UNIT/ ADULT LEARNING CENTRE Waimarie is the Special Needs Unit specifically designed to provide an educational setting for students with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. The guiding philosophy is to enable these unique students to reach their full potential by offering age and developmental stage appropriate learning opportunities. This is achieved through the provision of a multi-sensory based curriculum combined with physical therapy and life skills. A partnership with New Plymouth Boys’ High School provides opportunities for boys with very high needs to attend the Unit. Opportunities for involvement with mainstream peers are utilised when appropriate. The students at Waimarie have much to offer those in the wider school and a practical learning programme about disabilities is included in the school’s health syllabus. ENROLMENT CONTACT Ms Sandra Morris Dip ECE Manager, Waimarie School Unit PASTORAL CARE YEAR 9 DEANS Myken Hurley Karen Eliason New Plymouth Girls’ High School is committed to ensuring that every girl feels that she is a valued member of the school community. We are committed to building positive relationships between students, teachers, whanau and all members of the school community. These relationships are based on mutual respect and responsibility and are enshrined in our core values of respect whakamana, responsibility haepapa and relationships whanaungatanga. YEAR 10 DEANS Suzanne Bradburn 2nd Dean to be appointed Young people need guidance and assistance as they progress through school and in making decisions which influence their future. At the same time, events in their lives can affect their ability to progress in their studies if they are not YEAR 11 DEANS supported appropriately. All staff are involved in pastoral care, but some have Maggie Murphy (Terms 3 & 4) very specific roles. Leah Salisbury Emma Doherty (Terms 1 & 2) THE PASTORAL NETWORK The Pastoral Network includes the Principal, Deputy Principals, Deans, Tutor Teachers, Guidance Counsellors, Nurses, Careers Counsellor, Learning Support Co-ordinator and Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour. As a team, their role is to support and assist students through any personal, vocational or educational difficulties. Our prime concern is caring for the needs of individual students and supporting their learning. YEAR 12 DEANS Helen Hofmans Simon Berndt WAI ORA WELLNESS CENTRE Services available at the Wai Ora Wellness Centre include counselling, general health concerns, health education and promotion and referral to other services. The Guidance Counsellors, Yvonne van Lent and Jan Finnigan, together with Nurses Sally Moore, Linda Ruohonen and Bronwyn Robertson, are available daily for students to make appointments or for parents to make contact with them. The Public Health Nurse and Adolescent Health Clinic are also situated within the Wai Ora Wellness Centre for students to access each week. YEAR 13 DEANS Lesley Harris Eddie Brown CURRICULUM & QUALIFICATIONS YEAR 9 All students study EIGHT Learning Areas: Arts, English, Health & Physical Education, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Technology Within some Learning Areas there is CHOICE between subjects: Arts (Dance, Drama, Music or Visual Arts), Languages (ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages), French, Literacy, Spanish or Te Reo Māori), Technology (Bio Technology, Design Technology, Design & Visual Communications, Digital Technology or Textiles Technology) YEAR 10 All students study FIVE Learning Areas: English, Health & Physical Education, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. Students are able to select THREE options from the following: Agriculture & Horticulture, Business Studies, Computer Skills OR Digital Technology, Dance, Design Technology, Design & Visual Communications, Drama, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Food and Nutrition, French, Literacy, Music, Spanish, Sports Education, Te Reo Māori, Textiles Technology and Visual Arts YEAR 11 Year 11 students select SIX subjects. Compulsory Subjects: English, Mathematics and a Science. YEAR 12 Year 12 students select SIX subjects. Compulsory Subject: English. YEAR 13 Year 13 students select a full course of FIVE subjects and also have a study line. NCEA LEVELS 1, 2 & 3 Senior students can select courses from any NCEA (National Certificate of Achievement) Level appropriate to their ability provided they meet the entrance criteria (or the equivalent thereof ). They are not required to follow the traditional pattern of Year 11 students taking Level 1 NCEA, Year 12 taking Level 2 and Year 13 taking Level 3. Students must study the Year 10 & Senior Curriculum Booklet for details on the most appropriate subjects and levels according to their skills, interests, abilities and future career direction. Alternative or more practically based courses are available in several subject areas. Some students will be guided to one or more alternative courses. This will allow them to place their academic focus on their other five subjects (or fewer in some cases). A range of specialist alternative courses and vocational opportunities are available to senior students including; SPEC, STAR, Gateway and Trades Academy. Arts English Health & Physical Education Languages Mathematics YEAR 10 • • • • Dance Drama Music Visual Arts • • • • Dance Drama Music Visual Arts • English • English • • • Food & Nutrition Health Physical Education • • • • Food & Nutrition Health Physical Education Sports Education • • • • • ESOL French Literacy Spanish Te Reo Māori • • • • • ESOL French Literacy Spanish Te Reo Māori • Mathematics • Mathematics • Science • • Animal & Plant Science Science • Social Science • • Business Studies Social Science Social Sciences Sciences SUBJECT SELECTION GUIDE 2016 YEAR 9 PRE-LEVEL 1 Development GENERAL LEARNING SUPPORT ACADEMIC LEVELS Ext. = EXTENSION COURSE Int. = INTERMEDIATE COURSE Alt. = ALTERNATIVE COURSE Technology Specialised • • • • • • Bio Technology Design Technology Design & Visual Communication Digital Technology Textiles Technology • • • • • Business Technology Design Technology Design & Visual Communication Digital Technology Textiles Technology SPEC Shooting Star / One / Two and Three Star Awards (for Year 11,12 and 13’s) LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 & LEVEL 3+ • • • • Dance Drama Music Visual Arts • • • • • • • Art Design Art History Dance Drama Music Photography Visual Arts • • • • • • • • • Art Design Art History Dance Drama Music Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture • • • • • English English Alt. English Ext. (for Year 10’s) English Int. • • • • English English Alt. English Ext. (for Year 11’s) English Int. • • English English Ext. (for Year 12’s) English Int. • • • • Food & Nutrition Health Hospitality Sports Science & Physical Education • Fitness & Recreation (for Year 11,12 & 13’s) Food & Nutrition Hauora (for Year 11,12 & 13’s) Health Hospitality (for Year 11’s) Hospitality (for Year 12’s) Sports Science & Physical Education • • • Food & Nutrition Health Sports Science & Physical Education • • • • ESOL French Spanish Te Reo Māori • • • • ESOL French # Spanish Te Reo Māori • • • • ESOL French # Spanish # Te Reo Māori • • • • • Mathematics Ext. Mathematics Algebra (for Year 11’s) Maths Statistics • • • Mathematics Maths Algebra (for Year 10’s) Mathematics Numeracy (for Year 11’s) Mathematics Numeracy (for Year 12’s) Maths Statistics • • Calculus Mathematics Ext. • (for Year 12’s) Mathematics with Statistics Statistics • • • • • Animal & Plant Science Pure Sciences (prerequisite) Science Science Alt. Science Ext. (for Year 10’s) • • • • • • Animal & Plant Science Biology Chemistry Physics Science Science Alt. • • • • • Animal & Plant Science # Biology Chemistry Physics Science Alt. • • • • • • • Accounting Business Studies Economics Geography History Social Science Ext (Year 10’s) Social Studies • • • • • • • • • Accounting Classical Studies Economics Enterprise Studies Geography History Media Studies Social Studies Tourism • • • • • • • • • Accounting Classical Studies Economics Enterprise Studies Geography History Media Studies Social Studies Tourism • • • • • • • • • • ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO NUMBERS & STAFFING # This course may be offered through Te Kura (Correspondence School) - other courses may also be available). • English Ext. (Scholarship) (for Year 13’s) ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages. Gateway – Classroom & Work Place Vocational Training. SPEC – (South Pacific Education Course) One / Two / Three Star Award: Certificate in Mainstream Studies (Level 1). STAR – (Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource) – Classroom or Supplementary Vocational Training Calculus Ext. (for Year 13’s) Statistics Ext. (for Year 13’s) SPECIALISED VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS • • • Employment Skills STAR Trades Academy • • • • Employment Skills Gateway STAR Trades Academy • • • Gateway STAR Trades Academy • • • • • Business Technology Design Technology Design & Visual Communication Digital Technology Textiles Technology • • • • • Business Technology Design Technology Design & Visual Communication Digital Technology Textiles Technology • • • • • Business Technology Design Technology Design & Visual Communication Digital Technology Textiles Technology Trades Academy – Tertiary Vocational Training SUBJECT SELECTION GUIDE 2016 LEVEL 1 CURRICULUM & QUALIFICATIONS cont. VOCATIONAL TRAINING STAR (SECONDARY TERTIARY ALIGNMENT RESOURCE) CLASSROOM BASED CAREER DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION A large range of specific career exploration/training courses are available in a variety of career areas including university papers. The STAR courses are available as short courses, as well as a timetabled option subject for senior students, and may enable students to gain unit standard credits or university papers towards a specific qualification. GATEWAY - WORK BASED CAREER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Senior students may enrol in the Gateway Programme as a subject in their timetabled school programme. The Gateway programme usually involves students in workplace training up to one day a week in the career area of their choice. Unit Standard credits toward a specific qualification in the student’s job area are gained. Gateway students attend school and their timetabled classes for the other days of the week. TRADES ACADEMY - WITT BASED CAREER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Senior students may enroll in the WITT Trades Academy to study for a qualification in a chosen vocational pathway. These students are WITT students one day a week and New Plymouth Girls’ High School students on the other four days. EDUCATION SUPPORT SPEC (SOUTH PACIFIC EDUCATION COURSES) The Certificate in Mainstream Studies (Level 2) has been developed by SPEC to support the New Zealand National Curriculum, and learning beyond into the adult community. There are currently a range of levels available from Pre-Level 1: Shooting Stars Award, Level 1: the One STAR Award, Level 2: the Two STAR Award and Level 3: the Three STAR Award. These are all task-based programmes that enhance the New Zealand Curriculum with a focus on the Key Competencies outlined in the New Zealand Curriculum. These programmes are offered as a Year 10 junior withdrawal programme and as options in the senior school. The programmes focus on lifelong learning skills. Entry is limited and under the auspices of Learning Support Services. LEARNING SUPPORT Learning assistance is available to students with specific learning needs. This includes special needs and literacy needs. In addition to this, a particular focus for the English and Mathematics departments is on senior students who need to meet the requirements of Level 1 NCEA Literacy and Numeracy, and University Entrance Literacy and Numeracy. Further details on curriculum and qualifications is available in the Curriculum Booklets and the Qualifications Handbooks. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ALL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN A RANGE OF CULTURAL AND SPORTING ACTIVITIES. THE SCHOOL OFFERS: TSSSA = Taranaki Secondary School Sport Association Adventure Racing (TSSSA) Amnesty International Aspiring Leaders Forum Athletics (TSSSA) Badminton (TSSSA) Band (Beginners) Basketball (TSSSA) Beach Volleyball (TSSSA) BMX (TSSSA) Chamber Music Groups Chess - Regional CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) Computing/Website Design Concert Band Covers Band Cricket - Regional Cross-country (TSSSA) Cycling (TSSSA) Debating Environment Group Equestrian (TSSSA) Football (TSSSA) Get-2-Go (TSSSA) Global Young Leaders Conference Go-4-12 (TSSSA) Golf (TSSSA) Gymnastics (TSSSA) Harmony Singers Hillary Challenge Hockey Indian Cultural Group Indoor Bowls (TSSSA) Indoor Rowing (TSSSA) Inline Hockey Jubilate Singers Kapahaka Group Lawn Bowls (TSSSA) LEAD Levels Councils Library Group Mathematics Group Monetary Policy Challenge Motocross (TSSSA) Multisports (TSSSA) Model United Nations (Assembly, Taranaki & National Conferences, NZ Model UN) Music Instrument Tuition Musical Production (Bi-annual) SCHOOL ACTIVITIES cont. National Young Leaders Day Netball (TSSSA) OPC (Outdoor Pursuits Centre – Tongariro) Orchestra Orienteering (TSSSA) Outdoor Challenge – Juniors Outdoor Education Outward Bound (Anakiwa, Picton) Oxford X International Forum Pacific Project (UN Youth) Pasifika Cultural Group Photography Public Speaking Road Relays (TSSSA) Rock Quest Bands Rogaine (TSSSA) Rotary Rypen Rugby 7’s (TSSSA) SADD (Students Against Dangerous Driving) SALT (School Christian Fellowship) Security Council (Central North Island) School Magazine School Council Sheilah Winn – Shakespeare Skiing (TSSSA) Small Bore Rifle Shooting (TSSSA) Snowboarding (TSSSA) Softball (TSSSA) Speech Competitions Spelling Challenge (Vegemite Spelling Challenge) Spirit of Adventure (Sailing) Squash (TSSSA) Summer League – Basketball, Netball & Volleyball Surfing (TSSSA) Swimming (TSSSA) Taranaki Literary Challenge Tech Angels Ten Pin Bowling (TSSSA) Tennis (TSSSA) Touch (TSSSA) TOPEC (Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits & Education Centre) Treasury Schools Challenge Vocal Tuition Volleyball (TSSSA) Wearable Arts World Challenge World Vision 40 Hour Famine Writer’s Group Writing Awards & Workshops (Ronald Hugh Morrieson) Yachting (TSSSA) Y-Lead Young Enterprise Scheme Youth Congress (UNICEF) Youth Declaration CONTACT INFORMATION ENROLMENTS We welcome enrolment applications from students at all levels. Enrolment information can be found inside the back cover. Enrolment interviews will be conducted at the main contributing schools in the New Plymouth district during Term 3 2015. The OPEN EVENING for 2016 enrolments is Wednesday 29 July 2015 from 5.30 – 8.00 pm and ORIENTATION DAY is Friday 4 December 2015 from 1.00 - 3.00 pm. Inquiries are welcome at any time during school hours to the School office: New Plymouth Girls’ High School, Ph: +64 6 757 3899 Private Bag 2049, Fax: +64 6 757 3882 New Plymouth Central, [email protected] www.npghs.school.nz New Plymouth 4342 HOSTEL Enrolment inquiries to Mrs Lorraine Collier, Scotlands Hostel Manager Ph: +64 6 757 3840 Fax +64 6 758 5641 Email: [email protected] PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Inquiries are invited from parents to Roxane White, PTA Chairperson Ph: +64 6 751 0625, Mobile: +64 22 353 1614 Email: [email protected] NEW PLYMOUTH GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION NEW PLYMOUTH BRANCH Gloria Crossley (Chairperson) 675 Junction Road, RD 1, New Plymouth 4371 Phone: +64 6 752 2593 Email: [email protected] WAIKATO BRANCH Maureen Shaw (Secretary) 94 Luck At Last Road, RD2, Cambridge 3494 Phone: +64 7 827 2745 Email: [email protected] TAURANGA BRANCH Margaret Gainsfort (Chairperson) Phone: +64 7 548 2174 Email: [email protected] NOTES Northgate N 60 Northgate, New Plymouth Mangorei Road We are here.