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kAIAPOI hIGH sCHOOL

PROSPECTUS2015

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Ma te aroha ka tutUki

KAIAPOI HIGH SCHOOL Ma te aroha ka tutUki

We are a modern, community

school, focused on learning and

student achievement.

Our well-qualifi ed, high quality

staff bring a passion to their work

and a commitment to each of their

students.

Core values of Respect, Integrity,

Community and Excellence

form the basis of our vision

of “providing a high quality

education that supports a range

of opportunities in a learning

environment where relationships

are paramount”. Strong pastoral

support for students and their

learning is the foundation for our

goals of high achievement, strong

engagement in learning, and

providing a safe, modern learning

environment.

As part of the fast-growing North

Canterbury area of Waimakariri,

Kaiapoi High School is a vibrant,

focused learning centre.

I invite you to be part of our

growth as a 21st century school,

providing exciting opportunities

for the young people of our

community.

RESPECT | INTEGRITY | COMMUNITY | EXCELLENCE

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THROUGH CARING, CONCERN AND SUPPORT FOR OTHERS, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.

BRUCE KEARNEYPrincipal

Kia Ora, welcome to kaiapoi high school

MISSION STATEMENTAt Kaiapoi High School we strive to motivate and inspire all students to achieve their best academically, culturally and in sport to become adults who contribute to their community.


Kaiapoi High School is proud

of its academic record. A focus

on achievement has seen a

sustained, steady increase in

students attaining qualifi cations.

Kaiapoi High School’s results sit at,

or above, the national level.

Our extension programmes,

particularly scholarships, have

given students an exciting

opportunity to test themselves

at the highest level. Students

are encouraged to engage in the

experience and every assistance

is given to provide support and

encouragement. Our success rate

is above the national average.

EDUCATION FOR LIFEWe believe our young men

and women deserve the best

education possible. We encourage

students to build strong academic,

cultural and recreational interests,

and to become full and useful

members of the community.

LEARNING ADVANTAGESStudents are taught by well-

qualifi ed and trained teachers.

A student’s needs are given

individual attention.

Class sizes are kept as low as

possible. Classroom discipline is

fi rm.

Kaiapoi High School off ers

students many advantages

compared with a larger and less

personal school.

We have a very experienced team

of teachers and teacher aides in

the Learning Support Department.

This department provides support

for students with learning needs.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE4

Congratulations to our Year 11 students for achieving academic excellence in 2013


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KAIAPOI HIGH SCHOOL’S RESULTS SIT AT OR ABOVE the NATIONAL LEVEL.[ ]


EXPECTATIONS6


Kaiapoi High School has clear

expectations for our school

community with respect to

conduct, presentation and

attitude. These are based on

the School’s core values of

Respect, Integrity, Community and

Excellence.

Kaiapoi High School has

incorporated Restorative Practice

into our philosophy, to deal

with issues that arise from non-

compliance and the breakdown of

positive relationships in teaching,

learning and social settings. This

enables a school-wide culture of

mutual respect, care and support

to prevail, even in the case of

wrongdoing and confl ict.

Kaiapoi High School endeavours

to meet the needs of all

individuals and Restorative

Practice allows all parties to

be fairly treated and positive

resolutions to be obtained.

Restorative Practice can include

the use of outside agencies,

alternative education facilities

and refl ection time in arriving at

a solution that best meets the

needs of the individual and school

community.

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PROMOTING A CULTURE OF MUTUAL RESPECT, CARE AND SUPPORT.


JUNIOR CURRICULUM

Kaiapoi High School has designed

a programme of study for

Years 9 and 10 which meets the

requirements of the National

Curriculum.

Year 9At Year 9 students study a

compulsory course of English,

Mathematics, Science, Social

Studies, Technologies, Health and

Physical Education, the Arts (Visual

Art, Drama, Dance and Music) and

either the option of languages

or a Skills programme. All Year 9

students are required to go on an

Outdoor Education camp as part

of their junior programme.

Year 10At Year 10 students study a

compulsory course of English,

Mathematics, Science, Social

Studies, Health and Physical

Education, and select from a

range of half-year and full-

year courses in Biotechnology,

Business Studies, Dance, Digital

Technologies, Drama, Electronics,

Food and Nutrition, Food

Technology, Graphics, Hard

Materials, Languages, Media

Studies, Music and Visual Art.

Junior School (Years 9 and 10)

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A CURRICULUM FOR YEARS 9 AND 10 HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM.[ ]

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SENIOR CURRICULUM10


cHOICES to meet students’ needs and directions. ][

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Year 11 / Level 1At Year 11 students have a

compulsory course of English

and/or ESOL, Mathematics and

Science. They select three other

subjects from an extensive range

of options: Business Studies,

Dance, Digital Technologies,

Drama, Electronics, Food and

Nutrition, Geography, Graphics,

Hard Materials Technology,

History, Hospitality and Catering,

Media Studies, Music, Outdoor

Education, Physical Education,

Skills for Living, Te Reo, Tools for

Work and Visual Art.

Year 12 / Level 2At Year 12 students select six

courses from: Accounting,

Art Design, Biology, Building,

Chemistry, Classics, Dance, Digital

Technologies, Drama, Economics,

Electronics, English and/or ESOL,

Food and Nutrition, Gateway,

Geography, Graphics, Hard

Materials Technology, History,

Hospitality and Catering, Legal

Studies, Mathematics, Media

Studies and Film Production,

Music, Outdoor Education,

Outdoor Education Leadership,

Painting, Photography, Physical

Education, Physics, Skills for Living,

Sound and Recording, Te Reo and

Tourism.

Year 13 / Level 3At Year 13 students select fi ve

courses from: Accounting, Art

Design, Biology, Chemistry,

Classics, Dance, Digital

Technologies, Drama, Economics,

English and/or ESOL, Food

and Nutrition, Graphics, Hard

Materials Technology, History,

Hospitality and Catering, Japanese,

Legal Studies, Mathematics with

Calculus, Media Studies and

Film Production, Media Studies

(Journalism), Music, Outdoor

Education, Outdoor Education

Leadership, Painting, Photography,

Physical Education, Physics, Sound

and Recording, Sports Coaching

and Sports Performance, Statistics

and Mathematical Modelling, Te

Reo and Tikanga.

At Year 12 and 13 students have

the opportunity to participate

in work experience and tertiary

courses at Polytechnic and

University. Students also have the

opportunity to enrol in Gateway,

which is a pathway from school to

the world of work. Gateway is an

opportunity to combine school

and workplace learning.

During the year the school has

visits from tertiary institutions.

Students also have the

opportunity to visit a Career Expo

as part of their Career planning.

Year 12 and 13 students may study

a multi-level course, depending

on their needs. In special

circumstances, some students may

study correspondence subjects.

SENIOR School (Years 11, 12 and 13)


INTERNATIONAl students

InternationalKaiapoi High School warmly

welcomes applications for

enrolment from overseas students

and values its contact with

students from other cultures.

Kaiapoi is a town of 12,000

residents, 20 minutes by car

from Christchurch International

Airport. The town provides a safe

and clean environment and easy

access to city amenities.

Courses of study prepare students

for national qualifi cations,

including entrance for

New Zealand universities and

English language tests. Senior

class sizes are usually small and

students are encouraged to

achieve to their full potential. The

school welcomes students at all

year levels.

ESOLESOL or English support is

available where required. A fully

trained and very experienced

teacher plans a full ESOL

programme. Opportunity is

provided for motivated and able

students to sit IELTS, TOEFL and

TOEIC examinations.

Entry RequirementsEnglish language ability at

elementary level for Years 9 and

10, intermediate at Years 11 and 12,

advanced at Year 13.

HomestayThe school arranges homestays.

The Homestay Co-ordinator

supervises homestay

arrangements, deals with any

problems and gives assistance as

needed. Most students can walk

to school from their homestay.

Some students can travel by

school bus.

Code of PracticeKaiapoi High School is a signatory

to the Code of Practice for the

Pastoral Care of International

Students. Copies of the Code are

available on request from this

institution or from the NZ Ministry

of Education website, which is

www.minedu.govt.nz.

ContactMs Deanne Gath

Director of International Students

Kaiapoi High School

Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi 7630

New Zealand

Telephone: +64 3 375 5239

Cellphone: +64 27 215 5366

Facsimile: +64 3 327 6127

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.kaiapoi.school.nz

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A VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY.[ ]13


SPORT AND CULTURE14


BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.[ ]15

Kaiapoi High School aims to assist

students to ‘Be the Best You Can

Be’, in whatever fi eld or interest

they pursue.

Students are encouraged to

become involved in a wide range

of co-curricular activities.

Kaiapoi High School was the fi rst

secondary school in New Zealand

to achieve full school wide

accreditation with the ‘Outdoors

Mark’, indicating quality of practice

and safety.

Kaiapoi High School has a proud

sports record at local and national

level. Our sport ‘Hall of Fame’

recognises students who achieve

at the highest level. Kaiapoi High

School’s Sports Co-ordinator

organises opportunities and

support for students in their

chosen sport. The school is part

of the Christchurch Secondary

Schools’ competition and has

annual sports exchanges with

Buller and Kaikoura and hosts

sports teams from schools in

Australia and the United Kingdom.

Options available (dependent on interest)Archery

Athletics

Badminton

Basketball

Clay Shooting

Cricket

Cross Country

Cycling

Dance

Debating

Dragon Boating

Equestrian

Football

Hockey

Netball

Road Race

Rowing

Rugby

Squash

Surfi ng

Swimming

Volleyball

Touch

Triathlon

Weight Training


OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOMKaiapoi High School has a

well-established Music, Drama

and Visual Arts programme.

Music provides options outside

the teaching programmes for

tuition in a range of instruments

(including voice). Rock bands and

small groups are provided with the

opportunity to perform and hone

their skills.

Visual Arts are developing

experiences for students with

gallery exhibitions and displays of

student work.

Drama is very popular as a

co-curricular option. Stage

challenge debuted successfully

in 2008 and is now running

bi-annually. The Secondary

Schools’ Shakespeare Festival has

also proven to be a successful

event for Kaiapoi High School

students, with students achieving

best actor, staging, and overall

design concepts awards, often

winning the National Shakespeare

Composition award.

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[ Kaiapoi High School has a well-established Music, Drama and Visual Arts programme. ]


PASTORAL OVERVIEW 18

Kaiapoi High School believes in

building and maintaining positive

learning relationships. To support

this, Kaiapoi High School has

adopted a restorative approach

in working through issues of

classroom discipline, bullying

misunderstanding and confl ict.

Kaiapoi High School supports

students throughout their

secondary schooling to become

well-rounded, balanced

individuals. Our support network

includes:

Student Support Services Guidance Counsellor

Careers Counsellor

Level Tutors

Years 8/9 Liaison Teacher

Gateway Co-ordinator

GATE Co-ordinator

Students with Special Needs

Co-ordinator

Correspondence School

Liaison Teacher

Pastoral Care Network Senior Manager

Deans

Form Teachers

Director of International

Students

Whanau Form Class

Co-ordinator

Resource Teacher of Learning

and Behaviour

Links with Outside Agencies Alternative Education

providers, e.g. Mount

Maungatere, Northern Steps

CYFS, Group Special

Education, Family Mental

Health

Police Youth Aid

Strengthening Families

Organisation

North Canterbury District

Truancy

Youth Drug and Alcohol

Counsellor

Waimakariri Community

Development Trust

Kaiapoi High School has a strong

student voice. Student leaders

include the positions of Head

Student (boy and girl), Deputy

Head Students, House Captains,

Junior House Captains and School

Council. Student committees

organise the School Formal, Year

Book, lunchtime activities and

activities to promote a clean, safe,

environmentally friendly campus.

The student body is divided into

four Houses, Kauri, Matai, Rimu

and Totara. Every student is in a

form class linked to a House. The

House system provides a base

for developing leadership, inter-

house competition and a positive

collegial school spirit.

Whanau form classes allow Maori

students to focus on traditional

aspects of culture and the values

of Whanaungatanga (kinship).


BUILDING AND MAINTAINING POSITIVE LEARNING RELATIONSHIPS.[ ]

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THE KAIAPOi WAY

Recognising that some students need extra extension and that others may benefi t from support in their learning,

the school provides wide-ranging learning support programmes. Enrichment programmes are provided for high-

achieving students within their subjects and in other areas of general interest. Particular individual needs can be

discussed with staff at the time of enrolment. Individual programmes will be developed where necessary.

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BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE.


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BE PART OF OUR GROWTH AS A 21ST CENTURY SCHOOL.[ ]

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KAIAPOI HIGH SCHOOL, OHOKA ROAD, KAIAPOI 7630, NEW ZEALAND

Telephone: +64 3 375 5004, Facsimile: +64 3 327 6127

Email: [email protected], Web: www.kaiapoi.school.nz

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