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international ProspectusTe Puke

For a real Kiwi experience...

Dear International Student,

I am proud to introduce our wonderful school to you. Te Puke High School is a friendly, future-focused school which aims to provide quality learning experiences for all students.

Students are placed at the heart of our school. Our highly professional, dedicated staff strive to form strong, positive learning partnerships with each and every student.

Within a supportive learning environment our students are challenged to reach their potential and become life-long learners. Te Puke High School is fast becoming known as a school that uses modern innovative technology to enhance learning.

Education is an important asset for every young person’s future in an ever-changing world. Students of Te Puke High School are expected to take responsibility for their learning and aim for excellence in everything they do.

Te Puke High School is small enough to care and large enough to compete.

As Principal of Te Puke High School, I would take great enjoyment in seeing you come and take part in the wonderful opportunities Te Puke High School has to offer and have a real Kiwi experience. I hope to see you soon.

Alan Liddle,

Principal

Students and staff of Te Puke High School are lifelong learners who value their education as an asset for achieving their potential. Students leaving Te Puke High School are technologically literate, able to aquire knowledge and learn new skills with relative ease and have the attitude and work ethic for success in an ever-changing world.

Vision of Te Puke High School

• TePukeHighSchoolisafriendlyfuture-focused, co-educational community school.

• Thereareapproximately1,000studentsagedfrom13yearsto 18yearsofage.

• ClassesarefromYear9toYear13and an academic programme is offered to suit the individual needs of the student.

• TePukeHighSchoolhasasmallnumber of students from around the world and they receive personalised care.

• TheveryimportantCoreValuesofTe Puke High School are Respect, Responsibility, Relationships and Reaching Potential.

• Afullrangeofsubjectsare offered, including Drama, Art, Music, Languages, ESOL and Outdoor Education.

Core Values

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New Zealand• NewZealandofferseverystudent

a very supportive learning environment with relatively small class sizes and personalised attention from teaching staff.

• NewZealandeducationsystemandqualifications are recognised and valued internationally.

• NewZealandoffersworldfamousscenic beauty and the opportunity to have many exciting adventures.

• NewZealanderswelcomeothercultures and are well known for their friendliness.

Swimming with the dolphinsWhite-water rafting on the Wairoa river

Beautiful surf beaches

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Bay of Plenty• TheBayofPlentyoffersadventure,beachlifeand

beautiful landscapes.

• Theregion’stownshaveavibrant,coastallifestyle.

• Sun,surfandshoppingaresomeofthemanyreasonswhytheBayofPlentyisagreatplacetostay.

Te Puke• TePukeistheKiwifruitcapitaloftheworldandislocated

inthebeautifulBayofPlenty.

• TePukehasapopulationofapproximately7,200residents.

• Semi-ruralbutconvenientlyclosetomajorcentresand the wonderful coastline.

• 4beautifulwhite-sandbeachescanbereachedwithin 10to20minutesdrive.

• TePukeisathrivingfarmingregion.

• Theareaoffersopportunitiestoenjoybeautifulscenery,bush walks, fishing, diving, surfing, jet boating, horse riding and many more fun activities.

• TePukeisanidealplaceforinternationalstudentsto have a real Kiwi experience.

• 3HoursfromAucklandcity.

Jet boating on the Kaituna RiverBeach horse trekking Small ESOL classes

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SENior SCHool (NCEA* lEVElS 1, 2 & 3)

*NCEA – National Certificate of Educational Achievements

yeaR english MaTheMaTics science social sciences Technology

• FoodTechnology• TextilesTechnology• WoodTechnology• MetalTechnology• Graphics

• English • Mathematics • Science• RuralScience

• SocialStudies• Economics

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• English • Mathematics • Science • SocialStudiesyeaR 9 • FoodTechnology• TextilesTechnology• WoodTechnology• MetalTechnology• Graphics

• FoodandNutrition• FashionandDesign• WoodTechnology• MetalTechnology• Graphics• Technicraft

• English • Mathematics • Science• Agriculture• Horticulture

• Geography• History• Economics• Accounting

level 1

english MaTheMaTics science social sciences Technology

• FoodandNutrition• FashionandDesign• AutomotiveEngineering• Graphics

• English• MediaStudies

• Mathematics • Science• Biology• Chemistry• Physics• Agriculture• Horticulture• Environmental

Science

• Geography• History• Tourism• Economics• Accounting• BusinessEducation

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• FoodandNutrition• FashionandDesign• FurnitureMaking• AutomotiveEngineering• Graphics

• English• MediaStudies

• Mathematics• Calculus• Statistics

• Biology• Chemistry• Physics• Agriculture/

Horticulture

• Geography• History• Tourism• Economics• Accounting• BusinessEducation

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The aRTs Pe & healTh languages coMPuTing

• Art• Drama• Dance• Music

• PhysicalEducation&Health

• French• Japanese• TeReoMaori

• InformationTechnology

• Art• Drama• Music

• PhysicalEducation&Health

• French• Japanese• Spanish• TeReoMaori

• InformationTechnology

• CareersEducation• Art• Drama• Dance• Music• MusicPerformance

• PhysicalEducation&Health• HealthStudies

• Japanese• TeReoMaori• Spanish• French

• InformationTechnology

The aRTs Pe & healTh languages coMPuTing

• CareersEducation• Gateway• EarlyChildhoodStudies• YouthApprenticeship

• Painting• Design• Photography• Drama• Dance• Music• Music Performance

• PhysicalEducation• OutdoorEducation• HealthStudies

• Japanese• TeReoMaori• Spanish• French

• InformationTechnology• ComputerStudies

• CareersEducation• Gateway• EarlyChildhoodStudies• YouthApprenticeship

• Painting• Design• Photography• Drama• Dance• Music• Music Performance

• PhysicalEducation• OutdoorEducation• HealthStudies

• Japanese• TeReoMaori

• InformationTechnology• ComputerStudies

International student surf lessons

Culture

Fun activities are arranged for international students each term by the Director of International Students to help promote international friendships and to add to their experiences.

At Te Puke High School international students are actively encouraged to engage in a wide range of co-curricular activities offered in Sports and the Arts, including:

• Basketball,CanoePolo,Equestrian,Football,Golf,Hockey,Kayaking,Motocross,RockClimbing,Rugby,Skiing,Snowboarding,Surfing,Tennis,VolleyballandWaterpolo.

• Bands,Choir,Dance,Orchestra,SchoolProduction,TalentQuestand Theatre Sports.

Blokarting

International student surf lessons

Maori culture

Outdoor Education class - kayaking

Dance, drama and music

“Since the very beginning both the teachers and students were very friendly and gave me a very warm welcome. For me Te Puke High School is a good school with great environment and school system. I’m very happy to be here, both the teachers and students are very friendly.”

– Farida,Thai student aged 17

“My homestay was wonderful! They did a lot of fun activities and trips with me and I felt really comfortable the whole time.”

– Jana, German student aged 17

“I love this school because this school has very good friends and teachers. My teachers help me even if they are busy. All of the students at this school are very friendly.”

– Shohei, Japanese student aged 16

“I loved and enjoyed so much being a student at TPHS. I have got a lot of memoriesofmyyearinNZ,buttheonesI treasured the most are definitely from my time at school. To any international who is thinking about going to TPHS, don’t hesitate. If you want to have the most amazing time of your life, meet the most friendly and awesome people, TPHS is THE place to be!”

– Claire, French student aged 17

Colette Hintz, Accommodation Co-ordinator

Caroline Stevenson,

Director of International StudentsDirector of international Students• TheDirectorofInternationalStudents

interacts daily with the students and monitors their well-being and academic programme.

• Sheprovideson-goingsupportforstudentsto ensure that they are coping with life in NewZealandandatschool.

• TheDirectormaintainsregularcontactwithagents, parents and homestays.

Accommodation Co-ordinator• Shecarefullyselectsfriendly,active,warm

and caring homestays for international students to have a real Kiwi experience.

• Sheprovidesawiderangeofhomestayoptions, including farm stays, kiwifruit orchards, in town or near the beach.

• TheAccommodationCo-ordinatorinspects,interviews and police-vets all new homestay families and meets regularly with them when they are hosting an international student.

ESol Support• Englishlanguagesupportisavailableto

all international students if necessary.

• Thesesmallclassescaterforalllevels of English.

• SupportandpreparationfortheIELTS’examination can be provided if required.

orientation• InternationalStudentsparticipateinan

Orientation Programme on their arrival.

• Thisprogrammeprovidesinformationtohelp international students learn more about lifeinNewZealand,theschoolsystemandliving with their homestay.

• TheCareersDepartmentwillhelpcreateanindividual academic programme to best suit the student’s needs.

“I’ve lived in Te Puke and I’ve attended Te Puke High School. From my experience I would highly recommend this life changing experience to anyone whowantstostudyinNewZealand. I have really enjoyed being able to live in Te Puke and being able to attend Te Puke HighSchool.IwillNEVERforgetit.”

– Lautaro, Argentinean student aged 17

English Language (ESOL) teachers

All our homestays provide our international students with:

• 3mealsaday,includingschoollunch

• Aseparatebedroomwhichisfullyfurnished

• Accommodationforthestudent’sentirestayincludingthe school holidays

• Awelcoming,supportiveandcaringenvironment

• ArealKiwiexperience

Fishing with my homestay fatherWelcoming and helpful students and staff

Beautiful beach homes

Warm and friendly homestay familiesWonderful rural living Homestay families who care

Code of PracticeTePukeHighSchoolisasignatorytotheCodeofPracticeforthePastoralCareofInternationalStudents.CopiesoftheCodeareavailableonrequest from Te Puke High School or from the NewZealandMinistryofEducationwebsiteina variety of languages at: www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

New Zealand immigration NewZealandImmigrationServiceisresponsiblefortheissueofallvisasfortraveltoNewZealand.Full details of visa requirements, advice on rights toemploymentinNewZealandwhilestudying,and reporting requirements are available through theNewZealandImmigrationServiceandcanbeviewed at http://www.immigration.govt.nz

insuranceInternational students must have current and comprehensive medical and travel insurance whilestudyinginNewZealand.Itisstronglyrecommended that the insurance covers travel toandfromNewZealandaswellascoveringthestudent’s personal belongings. Travel and medical insuranceforayearisapproximatelyNZ$450(luggagecoveredintransitonly)orNZ$615forfull coverage. Te Puke High School is required to sight and approve all types of student insurance. An English translation of any overseas insurance policy is compulsory. Recommended insurance companies are:

Unicare www.uni-care.org/claimforms.html

SouthernCrossInsurancewww.southerncross.co.nz

This can be arranged by the school if required.

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Farm life with my homestay sisterF ishing with my homestay father

Forfurtherinformation,pleasegotoourwebsite:

www.tepuke.school.nzTe Puke high school 19TuiStreet,POBox344,TePuke3153Telephone:+6475739769ext.350Fax:+6475739768Email:international.students@tepuke.school.nz

Orcontact:caroline stevensonThe Director of international students