Prospectus
Preschool–Year 13
Welcome Welcome to Chilton Saint James School. We are very proud of this fine School where girls in Years 1 to 13 and both girls and boys in our co-educational Preschool are challenged and supported to achieve their very best. We are a School that values its heritage and, in 2018, will celebrate reaching the milestone of our centenary. Achievement for each student is of utmost importance. Despite our relatively small size, we continue to attain success across academic, sporting and cultural activities, both locally and nationally, and in addition to this our renowned Chilton Dance Centre provides first class opportunities for students of all ages. Jude Fawcett Principal
Schools alone cannot foster learning in students, therefore we consider our home/school partnership as top priority. We encourage parents to be part of the team in developing a passion for learning in our students, knowing that this is achieved in a caring and friendly environment where each individual feels nurtured. Students from Years 4 to 13 have their own internet capable devices allowing them to be guided by their teachers, but at the same time they have the opportunity to take some individual responsibility for their own learning. This helps develop students’ readiness for the challenges ahead in the changing world. Please come and visit Chilton and experience the creative haven where students’ curiosity is encouraged to prepare them for the future.
A creative haven Founded in 1918, Chilton Saint James School delivers a world-class education experience through a unique blend of academic learning and creative, physical and social expression. We cater for girls in Years 1 to 13 and for girls and boys in our co-educational Preschool – both located within a single, expansive campus in the heart of Lower Hutt, a mere 15 minutes from Wellington city. The world has changed a great deal since Geraldine FitzGerald established Chilton almost 100 years ago. However, her philosophy remains true today; to provide students with a stimulating environment in which to learn, and diverse experiences that help them to grow, flourish and achieve their dreams. Our goal is to create that most elusive and valuable of commodities in today’s challenging world – creativity in thought, word and deed. As a private Anglican school, Chilton offers a curriculum shaped by the demands of the modern world and underpinned by Christian values and beliefs.
Visit Chilton and you’ll see that we offer a wonderful learning environment, with expansive playing fields, an outdoor swimming pool, a combination of historic and modern buildings and plenty of space for future development. Our classrooms are well resourced and our teaching programme successfully integrates early childhood, primary and secondary education – beginning with the globally renowned International Baccalaureate (from Preschool to Year 6) and leading to compulsory and elective programmes and NCEA and Scholarship/ university-level courses for Years 7 to 13. Through academic and personal rigour, students are challenged to excel in their studies and in their personal development, and encouraged to make the most of the recreational and creative opportunities on offer.
Preschool Chilton Saint James Preschool has earned an excellent reputation for its focused and nurturing approach, and attentive and dedicated teachers. Offering a great balance of structured and free play – with specialist classes that include music, dance and physical education – the Preschool is a great place for children to embark on their education. To make their journey even easier, it’s nestled within and closely linked with Chilton Primary School, enabling the students to make a seamless transition from early learning to the more disciplined school experience. Preschool students have access to the campus facilities such as the library and playgrounds. The three schools unite at many levels, including at Primary School assemblies, concerts, athletics days and the popular Grandparents’ Day. With modern, purpose-designed facilities, including two age-appropriate playgrounds, the Preschool provides a
safe and welcoming environment for children. Their education is equally tailored, with streams of learning according to their ages – one for those aged two, three and four. The children’s programme focuses on helping them to experience thinking, learning, social and emotional changes while exploring and making sense of the world around them. Once they turn three the focus shifts to preparing them for school, using the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and the New Zealand Curriculum (Te Whāriki). These combine to help students approach the next exciting stage in their lives with confidence in their ability to cope, on social, emotional and practical levels.
Primary school Chilton Saint James Primary School supports students in Years 1 to 6 in realising their potential – helping them to acquire the skills and knowledge to become curious learners, creative thinkers and effective leaders. Employing the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), the School focuses on equipping students for their future in the academic environment, both at Chilton and beyond. It is a holistic curriculum that focuses on the developing child – incorporating social, physical, emotional and cultural growth, and encouraging them to ask challenging questions, reflect critically, develop research skills, and learn how to learn. This approach, developed through extensive research on international best practice, provides a relevant, engaging
and challenging educational framework through which the students connect their existing knowledge to new learning. The Primary School teaching programme acknowledges the increasingly important role of technology in our children’s lives. The students start using iPads from Year 1, and from Year 4 we encourage them to bring their own devices to school, so that they can learn and extend their skills using an iPad. In turn, we ensure that our teachers maintain their technological literacy through professional development opportunities.
Secondary school Chilton Saint James Secondary School provides a broad programme of study for girls in Years 7 to 13. Beginning with a compulsory core programme in Years 7 and 8, they progress towards NCEA and Scholarship qualifications, with opportunities for university study available in some subjects at Year 13. Our aim is always to give students a well balanced education that identifies and responds to their personal strengths, while enabling them to gain essential skills and knowledge that will last them a lifetime. During Years 7 and 8 the students study two languages (French and Chinese) and participate in half-year programmes in Dance, Visual Arts, Materials Technology, Food Technology, Digital Technology and Music. In Year 9 they concentrate on one language course, and can choose two elective subjects. We also offer learning skills programmes to students who need help with literacy, numeracy and study skills.
Between Years 10 and 13 Chilton’s timetabling approach enables students to move fluidly through NCEA. We encourage them to consider multi-level study programmes, with all Year 10 students experiencing a range of NCEA standards. Where appropriate, students can also take full NCEA papers in their areas of strength. This means that, in practice, a student can take a Level 1 NCEA subject at Year 10 and accelerate to Level 3 and Scholarship by Year 12. The opportunities then abound for them to study for Scholarship and/or undertake university studies in the subjects that interest them, while continuing with a variety of other subjects to ensure an all-round education.
The Chilton Dance Centre The Chilton Dance Centre is one of New Zealand’s leading private dance schools. It is an exemplar of outstanding teaching practice for everyone from preschool students to adults in the wider community – and an internationally recognised springboard to professional dance in New Zealand and around the world. Located within the School grounds, the Dance Centre’s facilities include four custom-designed, mirror-lined studios complete with dance floors. It spans the dance genres, from classical ballet to jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, tap and musical theatre dance. No matter what your child’s forté, the Dance Centre will provide them with a supportive environment in which to discover the exhilarating magic of dance. The facilities are used by both girls and boys – from Preschoolers to adults.
Performing arts The Performing Arts programme is a vital part of the Chilton experience, with students encouraged to attend, speech, drama and musical instrument classes, join auditioned and all-comers choirs, try out for the Chilton Amadeus Orchestra, get to their feet with Chilton dance groups, and express their musicianship with ensembles including rock bands and drum corps. Our Primary and Secondary Schools offer music, drama and dance in all their forms. At group level the students love our annual House Music competitions, while our Dance and Music Academy programmes enable talented Secondary School students to build on their abilities and develop their repertoire. An extensive network of itinerant tutors offers students a range of arts and music activities catering to a wide spectrum of interests.
Service and leadership The Christian values of respect and compassion are at the heart of Chilton’s Service Programme. Each student year group takes part in the programme, and the year levels combine each year to lead a service project of their choice. At every stage the students are in control, with a student committee taking the lead in the decision-making process. We also have a School Leadership Programme, which seeks to develop young women who understand the principles of leadership. Our students are equipped and empowered to be leaders in their own lives – inspiring and motivating others and making their mark upon the world.
Sport Chilton has a strong sporting tradition. Many students in Years 3 to 13 participate in one or more sporting activity. We have something for every student with more than 75 teams competing in summer and winter sports. We recognise the value of sport in helping students to develop their skills, confidence, competitive spirit and for many lifelong friendships. Students are encouraged to experience a wide range of sports over their years at Chilton. Coaches are always looking for promising new talent and assist the individual to find a sport through which to develop their abilities. We actively manage and monitor student academic commitments alongside high performance sporting involvement and achievement.
Choose Chilton Chilton has been guiding young women on their paths to academic and creative excellence for almost 100 years. Today we are proud to offer the kind of education you can expect from a private school: a modern, relevant and broadly based curriculum, highly qualified and dedicated teachers, small class sizes, the best available resources both inside and outside the classroom, and a commitment to providing your child with a learning experience in which they are encouraged to explore new horizons, test their potential and develop into a confident, contributing citizen of the world. Past students have told us of their pride in wearing the Chilton red blazer, of the value they gained from attending a school with an exceptional pedigree and record of success, and of the School’s spirit of excellence, which enabled them to grow intellectually, spiritually and creatively into the confident and successful women they are today. Enrol your child at Chilton and you will give them an education they will thank you for. We look forward to meeting you soon.
About us Chilton Saint James School is a world-class private girls’ day school through years 1 to 13. The campus sits on Waterloo Road in Lower Hutt – a quick 15 minutes from downtown Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city. Established in 1918, Chilton is an Independent girls-only day school from Year 1 through to Year 13. We also operate a co-educational Preschool at our campus on Waterloo Road, Lower Hutt. As a long-standing provider of private education in New Zealand, we pride ourselves on utilising the best available resources and knowledge to deliver a top quality education to our students. Being a private school, we control our curriculum and the way we deliver it. Our campus is a creative haven; it is our belief that the best education combines academic achievement with creative expression. Chilton girls are encouraged to dream big, have a sense of adventure and be inspired to achieve their personal best. Chilton Saint James is the only private girls’ school in the Hutt Valley and surrounding areas. We have a beautiful campus and enviable space.
Our Vision
For the creative, the curious and the courageous Chilton campus is our creative haven, where our girls have the chance to be active in mind, body and spirit. Our teachers are our catalysts, ready to instigate and nurture ideas into flame. Our girls are our bright sparks, infused with the curiosity and creativity of the world around them, poised and ready for challenge and change. She’s an original thinker, a confident talker and a natural character. She is a girl with an active mind and body: poised ready for challenge and change.
Our Motto and Values Chilton Saint James School is a Christian school, affiliated with the Anglican Church. We welcome students from all faiths and aim to teach respect for one another’s religious traditions.
Possumus ‒ We are able The Chilton motto aligns with Christian values which underpin the expectation of student behaviour and how they treat others. Our values:
Strategic plan We believe our success in fully delivering this plan is dependent on the degree of innovation we can inject into the strategies in order to meet key objectives. External to this Plan, strategies are further expanded at the operational level. These are prioritised according to business need, and our resources and capability to implement them.
Enrolment Talking to someone who really understands the School and the enrolment process helps to make the decision about your child’s schooling a little easier. Getting Started The first point of contact at Chilton for families enquiring about entry is our Registrar, Leigh Whitelaw. She can provide a clear overview of the School and help you to gain a real insight into how your child would fit into school life and the kinds of opportunities and facilities we provide. While students may be able to enrol at any year level and at different points throughout the school year, the main intake levels are for Preschool (for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old), new entrants at Year 1 and then in Year 7 (beginning of Secondary School). If you are considering sending your daughter to Chilton for her secondary schooling, we recommend that you enrol at Year 7 as this is the beginning of secondary education at Chilton. We operate a waiting list system and when there are more applications than places available, the following criteria are applied: 1) 2) 3)
sister in the School or other family connection such as the daughter or granddaughter of a Chilton old girl length of time on application list readiness for the programmes offered.
Application Process Please complete the Application for Entry form and return to the Registrar with the Application fee of $100. We then send written confirmation that we have received the Application form and processing fee. The Registrar will then be in touch to arrange a School tour if you have not already attended a School in Action morning (where tours are operated by students). We will also arrange for your daughter to spend the day with us, to give them a feel for what life at Chilton would be like and help with your schooling decision. Please note that while submitting an Application for Entry form secures your daughter’s place on the waiting list, it does not guarantee a position as a student. Positions in the Secondary School can only be confirmed after an enrolment interview with the Principal, Mrs Jude Fawcett.
Enrolment Enrolment interviews are usually held 6 to 9 months prior to the student’s intended entry date. You will be asked to bring any School reports and other documentation to the enrolment interview with your daughter. Following the interview, we review the information gathered and make an overall assessment of the suitability of your daughter to the School. A letter will then be sent either with an offer of a place or allocating a priority place on the waiting list. Once we have made a formal offer of a student position, you will be asked to complete an Enrolment Confirmation form and pay the Acceptance fee of $500 to secure a place.
Scholarships We are committed to providing education opportunities for girls and nurturing individual students' interests and talents. As part of this commitment, the School offers a range of scholarships open to Years 7 – 13 girls. Please contact the Registrar for further details and to place your name on the mailing list for notice of Scholarship Examinations. Go to http://www.chilton.school.nz/page/scholarships to view the Scholarship application process and forms.
Chilton Academic Scholarships – open May 2015 Academic Scholarships are awarded for three years for students entering Years 7 and Year 9 in the following year. These are aimed at academically able students and are awarded on the basis of examination and Principal’s interview. Applicants are required to sit an Academic Examination in May. Academic Scholarships for Years 7 – 13 (external students only), may be applied for directly to the Principal at any time of year.
Chilton Performing Arts Scholarships – open May 2015 Performing Arts Scholarships are awarded for three years for students entering Year 9 and Year 11 in the following year. Year 9 Scholarship applicants are also required to sit the Academic Examination. At the Principal's discretion an interview may form part of the scholarship process.
Chilton Sports Scholarships – open May 2015 Sports Scholarships are awarded for three years for entry into Year 9 and Year 11. Year 9 Scholarship applicants are also required to sit an Academic Examination. At the Principal's discretion an interview may form part of the scholarship process.
Kerrin Vautier Music Scholarship – open May 2015 The Kerrin Vautier Music Scholarship allows a promising Music student entering Year 10 to take advantage of the learning and performance opportunities available at Chilton.
Chilton Old Girls' Association Scholarship – open July 2016 The Chilton Old Girls’ Association (FitzGerald) Scholarship is open to daughter, granddaughter or significant other of an Old Girl of either Chilton Saint James School or Chilton House School, entering or already attending the school at Year 7 or above. Scholarships are awarded biennially for two years.
Aspire Scholarship – open February 2015 Chilton participates in the Ministry of Education Aspire Scholarship scheme. The Aspire Scholarship has been designed for students from low income families who would like to attend a New Zealand private secondary school.
Suzanne Duncan Scholarship – open June 2015 Suzanne Duncan Scholarships are offered through St James’ Church by the Suzanne Duncan Trust Board. These are available to students who are regular and active members of St James’ Church. They are awarded from Year 7 onwards and have set criteria. For details of these scholarships, please contact St James’ Church.
Preschool Preschool at Chilton offers the first formal step to becoming remarkable as a life-long learner. The Chilton Preschool challenges and nurtures the pre-literate child and provides a strong foundation for future success at school. We welcome boys and girls, aged 2, 3 and 4 into our Preschool programmes. The Preschool has a wonderful reputation in the community because of the focused and nurturing approach of our attentive and caring staff. Our dedicated and qualified teachers provide the right balance of structured and free play plus specialist classes which include Music, Dance and Physical Education. Nestled in the Junior School, our Preschool enjoys modern purpose-designed facilities with two age appropriate preschool playgrounds. The Preschool is integrated with the Chilton Primary School, which provides a seamless transition for girls entering the next important step in their education at age 5.
Operating hours and sessions: Chilton Preschool operates year round* and offers the 20 Hours ECE subsidy. We have several programmes to choose from giving families a range of Preschool options to suit their needs. Session All Day Programme Extended Programme Morning Preschool
Times 7.30am – 3.30pm 7.30am – 5.30pm 7.30am – 12.30pm
* In 2015 Chilton Preschool will close on Friday 18 December reopening on 26 January 2016. Chilton Preschool is also closed on weekends and statutory holidays. Children are entitled to the widest possible opportunities to learn. This applies particularly to every preschooler as their capacity for learning is at its peak. Chilton Preschool classes encourage all children to develop to their fullest potential. Our Preschool offers a sound ‘preparation for school’ through its engaging programmes and ensures that your child's introduction to school is a happy experience. The child is gradually introduced to the organisation and discipline she or he must accept at school by regular participation in activities with the whole Junior School, such as sports day, assemblies and concerts. Our Preschool curriculum is based on the Preschool’s Charter requirement, the guidelines of DOPS (desirable objectives and practices), using Te Whāriki as well as the International Baccalaureate, Primary Years Programme and Ethos in Practice. We provide a trans-disciplinary curriculum that is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant for learners from three years of age. Regular assessment of progress for every child is provided for parents by the fully qualified teaching staff.
Inspiring creative, curious and confident little citizens 2 Year Old (toddler programme) Children of 2 years are at a turning point in their lives, they are embarking on the road toward separation and independence. In their struggle for autonomy, these children are eager to assert a mind of their own, to have their own say. They yearn to be individuals. They are just learning to use their language, to express strong feelings, often revealing this through their actions. If children are to become autonomous and competent they must develop a clear sense of self. The foundation is laid during their toddler years. Only then can children develop traits such as self-motivation, pride, self-respect and accountability. Our programme for 2 – 3 year olds enables our children to experience thinking, learning, social and emotional changes whilst exploring and making sense of the world around them. We link our observations and learning stories to Te Whāriki and the Chilton Preschool curriculum.
What is Te Whāriki? Te Whāriki is the Ministry of Education’s early childhood curriculum policy statement. Te Whāriki is a framework for providing children’s early learning and development within a sociocultural context. It emphasises the learning partnership between teachers, parents, and families. Teachers weave a holistic curriculum in response to children’s learning and development in the early childhood setting and the wider context of the child’s world.
3 – 4 Years Old, Preschool International Baccalaureate (PYP) The curriculum for 3 and 4 year olds is based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) using Te Whāriki , and the Chilton curriculum. Our Preschool is essentially a ‘preparation for school’ programme giving children a head-start to ensure their transition to school is a happy experience. At Chilton we believe passionately that every child is entitled to have the widest possible opportunity to learn. This applies particularly to the young child whose capacity for learning is at its peak. Did you know? Chilton runs the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme from Preschool (from age 3) and Primary School to Year 6.
Activities Preschool activities are centred on the Units of Inquiry which are engaging, relevant, challenging and significant to our preschoolers. Each session is divided into large blocks of time for specific activities, both indoor and outdoor which include: 1)
Activities promoting inquiry by the child, the foundations of reading, writing, language, numeracy, colour recognition, texture sensitivity and developing eye/hand co-ordination and fine motor control.
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The programme is balanced with play. Indoor and outdoor activities include fantasy play, block construction, climbing, carpentry and activities involving balls, sand and water, which develop large motor skills, spatial knowledge, physical strength, balance, mathematical, scientific and socialisation skills.
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Teacher-directed group activities include mat time, shared reading, music and movement. Discussion, story and evaluation time develop cognitive skills as children recall events and draw and write about them, review events and items of interest and join in reading groups – all of which stimulate the enjoyment of language.
4) Music is an integral part of the programme designed to develop group cohesion as well as music and movement skills. In addition, children also have a music session each week with our specialist music teacher.
Primary school Chilton Saint James Primary School provides opportunities for girls in Years 1 – 6 to realise their full potential by providing students with the necessary skills, knowledge and ability to think creatively so they can become curious learners and effective leaders. Our focus is on the all-round development of our students. Today’s students must be equipped for the future, in particular very well prepared to continue with academic programmes through to the end of their schooling and beyond. Chilton students are prepared in a seamless programme that begins from Preschool throughout Primary School and then onto Senior School – all based on one campus. We know that students who are happy and confident will thrive academically.
Junior School International Baccalaureate Curriculum Chilton Saint James School is a fully accredited International Baccalaureate World School teaching the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from age three, which bases the curriculum around six trans-disciplinary themes:
who we are how we express ourselves where we are in time and place
how the world works sharing the planet how we organise ourselves.
These themes overarch all subject areas in the Junior School PYP curriculum: Mathematics Assemblies Chaplain’s Assembly Ability grouping Otago Problem Solving in Year 6 Formal and Sharing Assembly Formal Assembly with the Secondary School ICAS International Competitions and Assessment for Schools – Mathematics Digital Technology Mathematics Achievement Challenge iPads Mathletics Computer Programme (pods for Preschool – Year 3, BYOD Years 4– 6 Google School (24/365 access) Problem Solving Schoolwide WiFi Mathematical Problem Solving Programme Storypark (Preschool – Year 2) Habits of Mind Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) Internet access IB PYP Inquiry based Learning Publishing and research Performing Arts – Extra-curricular Computers in classrooms Choirs: Years 1 – 3; Years 4 – 6 Interactive White Boards House Music English Recorder Ensemble Modelled reading Productions / Wearable Arts ICAS International Competitions and Assessment Speech and Drama for Schools – English Instrument group tuition for all students in Speech Competition Years 3 – 6: Glockenspiel, Recorder, Violin, Cello, Flute, Clarinet Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) Orchestra Years 5 and Year 6 camp week Individual tuition available from Year 3: Cello, Year 1 – Year 4 day programmes Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Cornet, Double Bass, Drums, Flute, Folk Guitar, Oboe, Piano, Extension and Support Saxophone, Trumpet, Viola, Violin Targeted Learning Enhancement Science Class extension in core subject areas ICAS International Competitions and Assessment Learning Enhancement in Science, Mathematics, for Schools – Science Information Technology, Technology, Art
Religious Education and Philosophy (REAP) Specialist Teachers in Dance, Music / Instrument, French, Physical Education
Primary performing arts Extensive research indicates that involvement in performing arts develops confidence and self-esteem and that learning a musical instrument enhances students’ abstract reasoning skills which are necessary for learning mathematics and science. The Performing Arts programme in place at our Junior School provides exceptional opportunities to enhance your child’s experience at Chilton. Our Performing Arts tutors are qualified teachers with highly specialised skills, many of whom work, or have worked, professionally in the performing arts arena. The comprehensive programme involves every student learning a musical instrument, studying dance and drama, in addition to a weekly group music lesson with their class. The musical instrument programme encourages participation, starting when Year 3 students explore percussion instruments. In Year 4 students study the recorder and in Year 5 and Year 6 students are introduced to the violin and cello. The Royal Academy of Dance Classical Ballet syllabus is taught at Years 1 and 2, where students are able through examination to attain international dance qualifications. At Years 3 to 6, the dance programme contains both creative and technical skill elements. There are two choirs at Junior School level, one for all students in Years 1 – 3 Choir and another for all Years 4 – 6. These enable students to experience the joy of singing within a group and learn to work as a team member. Performance opportunities to share their skills and talents are provided throughout the year. The extra-curricular programme offered at our Junior School is extensive and includes an additional two choirs (one for Years 3 and 4 plus one for Years 5 and 6), an orchestra, rockband and specialist dance groups. There are many performance opportunities throughout the year, the highlight being our annual Junior School production. The standard achieved by the young performers is one of which we and our community are extremely proud.
Itinerant Tutor Programme The Itinerant Music programme offered at Chilton provides exceptional opportunities to enhance your daughter’s experience at Chilton and includes individual tuition and/or small group tuition in a musical instrument, singing, and speech and drama. Tuition is offered in singing, piano, violin, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, music theory, French horn, saxophone, drums and percussion, classical guitar, modern guitar, recorder and speech and drama.
Primary sports There is a strong sporting tradition in the School with most girls from Years 3 – 13 playing in one or more sports in addition to the core Physical Education programme. At Junior School level, the School employs a Sports Co-ordinator in addition to a specialist Physical Education teacher. Sports teams participate in the local inter-school competitions and in sports exchanges with other schools, and the wider Hutt Valley competitions in appropriate sports. Sports offered at the Primary School level include: Perceptual Motor Programme Years 1 and 2 Athletics Netball Cross Country Swimming Flippaball T Ball Football Tennis Gymnastics Touch Hockey
Secondary school The Chilton Saint James Secondary School provides opportunities for girls in Years 7 – 13 to realise their full potential by providing students with the necessary skills, knowledge and ability to think creatively so they can become curious learners and effective leaders. Academic Excellence We apply a vertical senior timetable allows students to undertake study at Level 1, 2 or 3 from any Year level. Therefore we refer to the marks achieved at study levels, rather than by Year 11, 12 or 13. For a full list of the Secondary subject options we offer, please refer to our curriculum handbook. At Chilton we emphasise that learning is not about just passing, it is about achieving the very best you are capable of achieving. To gain a Merit endorsement on an NCEA certificate, the student must have achieved at least 50 credits at Merit level or higher. For an Excellence endorsement the student needed at least 50 credits at Excellence level.
NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship Success: (Provisional Results) Once again, we are very proud of the success of our 2014 Years 10 – 13 students. We congratulate these students on gaining the rewards of their hard work and excellent learning skills that have been refined not only in 2014, but in all the years prior to 2014. 100% of our Year 11 students passed NCEA Level 1, 38% passed with Excellence and a further 50% passed with Merit for a total of 88.6% overall endorsement. At Level 2 we had a 95.8% pass rate, 37.5% passed with an Excellence and a further 40% passed with Merit for a total of 77% overall endorsement. At Level 3 we had a 96.6% pass rate and a 93.3% UE pass rate. 33.3% passed with Excellence and a further 40% with Merit. Our GES (Guaranteed Entrance Score), used by universities to gain entrance into a range of degrees, had six perfect scores and another seven over 300 (320 being the maximum score).
These Excellence and Merit endorsements indicate that our students are well-prepared for the next steps in the educational qualification journey, having already displayed their ability to use their higher level learning skills.
New Zealand Scholarship New Zealand Scholarship is an examination system that aims to challenge and rank the very best of students studying at Level 3. In 2014 there were nine Scholarship passes in 6 subjects (Accounting, Chinese, Design, English, Geography and Statistics).
International programmes for Chilton students Chilton Saint James School has sister-school relationships with a number of overseas schools. There are opportunities for Chilton girls to take part in overseas exchanges, study tours or to host students making a reciprocal visit to New Zealand. Sports teams and performing arts groups also regularly tour overseas, where the girls organise fundraising activity helps to support their trip. Additionally, Chilton Saint James School welcomes students from overseas. We have dedicated staff who focus on the special pastoral needs of these students and on the development of their English language skills.
Secondary performing arts Performing Arts enjoy a very high profile at Chilton. Our students can participate in firstclass instrument tuition, choirs, orchestras, speech and drama and a wide range of musical and dance groups. Dance and Music form part of the core curriculum for Years 7 to 8. Music, Dance and Drama are offered as electives from Year 9 upwards. There are also opportunities to study these subjects at NCEA level. There are many opportunities for students to share their talents both in school and with the wider community. These include the Inter-House Music Competition, Concerts, Soirees, Inter-School Competitions and Festivals. In 2014 Chilton won the Regional Wellington Stage Challenge Competition. This is a student-driven event. Workshops with specialists give inspiring opportunities for students to work with tutors from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Wellington Sinfonia, the New Zealand School of Dance and the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company. Chilton Saint James School is recognised for its excellence in the choral arena and is regularly a finalist in the National Secondary Schools Big Sing Choral Festival. The Chilton I See Red choir has won awards at Regional and National levels as has the student-led Contempora Choir. The premier auditioned Seraphim Choir, has members aged 14 to 18 and in 2013 added best performance of a Pre 1930s classical piece and best New Zealand composition at the Big Sing regionals as well as a silver award at the Big Sing nationals competition to its successes. In addition to competing successfully both on home ground and in Europe, the Seraphim Choir has represented New Zealand internationally on a number of occasions in recent years including singing the National Anthems of France, Australia and New Zealand on a number of occasions at International Rugby Test matches and performing at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Canterbury Cathedral in England and Notre Dame in Paris. Debating and public speaking are extremely important skill areas and girls are encouraged to develop the confidence to speak in public with conviction and authority. The School has many levels of teams who regularly perform very well at regional and national levels. The girls have access to some of the top coaches and adjudicators in the country, including former students who remain involved in coaching the Chilton teams to pass on their knowledge and help ensure the reputation they built as students is retained. Overall, the extra-curricular Performing Arts programme at secondary level includes four choirs, two orchestras, a Kapa haka group, chamber music ensembles, a jazz group, barbershop chorus and quartets, debating teams, drama and dance groups. The Amadeus Orchestra offers Years 9 – 13 instrumental students the opportunity to build their instrumental performing skills and confidence through a stimulating, contemporary, orchestral playing environment.
Itinerant Tutor Programme The Itinerant Music programme offered at Chilton provides exceptional opportunities to enhance your daughter’s experience at Chilton and includes individual tuition and/or small group tuition in a musical instrument, singing, and speech and drama. Tuition is offered in singing, piano, violin, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, music theory, French horn, saxophone, drums and percussion, classical guitar, modern guitar, recorder and speech and drama.
Secondary sport There is a strong sporting tradition at Chilton, with most girls participating in one or more sports in addition to the core Physical Education programme. With over 75 teams across summer and winter sports, there really is something for everyone. Sports offered at the School include: Aerobics Athletics Badminton Lawn Bowls Cricket Cross Country Dragon Boating Equestrian Football
Golf Gymnastics Hockey Indoor Basketball Orienteering Netball Skiing Swimming
Tennis (and Tennis Coaching) Table Tennis Triathlon Touch Underwater Hockey Volleyball Water Polo Yachting
Sports Teams participate in the local, regional and national inter-school competitions. To ensure the range and quality of the extra-curricular programme the School employs a Head of Sport in addition to a Head of Physical Education. Numerous further physical recreation and training opportunities are provided in a broad co-curricular programme which includes Civil Defence Teams and Young New Zealanders’ Challenge. The girls are given a real opportunity to explore the huge range of sporting activities available at Chilton and learning to work as a team with their fellow peers adds another great dimension to life at the School. Our weekly email Bulletin provides a source of information on all activity at the School, including reporting the activities and successes of our sporting teams’ activities throughout the year. On submitting an Application for Entry, we can add your details to our email list so that you and your daughter can begin to get a feel for the opportunities students can participate in, and the successes teams have at a local and national level.
Chilton academies Dance Academy The Dance Academy is an elective choice within the School curriculum and offers enriching dance opportunities for talented Years 12 and 13 students. Entry is by application and is restricted to those students currently studying Dance to a high level and attending Dance classes after school hours.
Music Academy The Music Academy is an elective choice within the School curriculum. It enables students to pursue excellence in their chosen discipline through enriching opportunities by way of workshops with specialist tutors, goal setting and other activities. It is for musically talented Years 12 and 13 Music students. Students who apply for entry are required to attend a selection interview.
Sports Academy The Sports Academy is an elective choice within the School curriculum for Years 12 and 13 students. The Sports Academy enables students to pursue excellence in their chosen sport by assisting with goal setting and individual training programmes. Students also experience workshops utilising specialist facilitators. Entry is based on demonstrated potential and a selection interview.
Gifted and Talented Programme There are a variety of opportunities at all levels of Secondary schooling including: Targeted Learning Enhancement offers extension opportunities for students up to Year 10 a range of enrichment programmes operate within mainstream classes in the junior secondary section the Extension Group offers enrichment for able students in Years 7 to 9 individual programmes are developed for selected students academically talented senior students are encouraged to study selected subjects at a higher level including university papers for senior students.
Chilton Dance Centre Chilton Dance Centre is the leading dance school in New Zealand and offers excellent training in classical and contemporary dance and other related dance styles to girls and boys from both Chilton Saint James School itself and the wider community after the normal school day. The specialist seminar programmes and excellent examination results at Chilton Dance Centre are all thanks to the fantastic tutors and Director, Bronwyn Bennett, who run classes six days a week from the studios on site at Chilton’s main campus. Previous young graduates have gone on to be accepted for a range of The New Zealand School of Dance Junior Associate Programme and the Wellington Regional Dance Scholars Programme. The Chilton Dance Centre offers:
Ballet (RAD syllabus) from Preschool to Solo Seal Contemporary and Lyrical/ Contemporary from 10 years old to senior levels Jazz (NZAMD American Jazz) from Pre Grade to Advanced Tap (NZAMD) Hip Hop from 8 years old to senior levels Musical Theatre Dance VERVE singing and dance Teenage and adult open ballet classes for older people wishing to take it up for the first time.
In addition to the above classes, master classes and grade schools are held regularly throughout the year. Costs vary between $98 and $163 per Term and there are reduced fees if more than one class is taken. The Dance Centre fee structure can be found on our website or School Reception can provide you with a copy. Chilton Dance Centre shows are a standout way to see what the girls attending the Chilton Dance Centre are capable of. For further information contact School Reception.
Transport Waterloo Interchange railway station is a short walk from the School. Students are able to travel by train to and from Wellington or Upper Hutt. Waterloo Interchange is also the terminus for a number of public bus routes, as is Bunny Street, beside the Westfield Mall – less than 10 minutes’ walk from the School. Other buses stop at the Westfield Shopping Mall, which is located in central Lower Hutt, a five minute walk from the school. Students who live in Wainuiomata use a public bus to Waterloo Interchange in the mornings. In the afternoons, this bus stops by the School on Waterloo Road. Students who live in Eastbourne and the Bays are able to access a public bus service, operated by Classic Coaches Bus Company. This service operates to and from the bus stop outside the School. Students living in the Whitby, Paremata, Plimmerton, Papakowhai and Pauatahanui areas use a bus service, operated by Runciman Motors (NZ Bus), for Chilton, St Oran's, St Patrick's College and Hutt International Boys’ School pupils. In the morning, these buses pick up students from the nearest public bus stop to their home and provide a service ‘to the door’ for each School. Runciman Motors (NZ Bus) provide a bus service for Chilton students only, from Upper Hutt and Silverstream, thus providing students in these districts with the choice to travel by bus or train. Runciman collect students from public bus stops and bring them to School. Students are collected from the bus stop outside School at the end of the day, stopping at public bus stops on their return. Bus services are not privately contracted by the School. If you require more specific details of the transport services to your home area or you wish to purchase a bus pass, please contact the relevant bus company listed below:
Runciman Motors (NZ Bus) – 528 5279 Valley Flyer – 569 2933 Classic Coaches – 564 5015
After school care Our After School Care service operates on site from Monday to Friday, 3.30pm – 5.30pm and is available for Chilton students of School age (age 5) through to Year 8. Students enjoy a mixture of fun and leisure activities as well as supervised homework. Fees are charged in half-hour slots and students may attend for any half hour to full time depending on your family’s needs. From 3.30pm, the library is a homework centre for Years 9 – 13 students.
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Please complete and return this form, with the Application fee of $100 to Chilton Saint James School or register online at www.chilton.school.nz Student details Family Name
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$100 application fee is to be included with this application. Online payments can be made to: 06 0529 0035051 00 with your surname and ‘application’ as the reference. All students are required to attend an enrolment interview with the Principal before being accepted. Filing an Application form does not guarantee entry to the School.
Fees and business regulations The Board of Trustees and Executive Team at Chilton Saint James School make every effort to ensure that tuition fees are kept to a minimum. Fees are reviewed annually and notified to parents in November for the following year. Careful consideration is always given to all influences that affect the cost of providing an excellent level of education at the School. Schedule of Fees for 2015 Preschool Fees In 2015 the Chilton Saint James Preschool will offer extended opening hours (7.30am to 5.30pm), and will be open from 28 January through to 18 December, including traditional term breaks. 2015 will also see the introduction of 20 Hours ECE funding, and fees for qualifying 3 – 4 year olds will be significantly reduced compared to 2014. With the extended opening hours and weeks, parents will be required to pay for all weeks of Preschool regardless of the number of weeks children attend. 2 Year Olds & 3 – 4 Year Olds Without 20 Hours ECE Weekly Morning 259 All Day 314 Extended Day 378
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Primary School per Term Tuition Fees Building Levy IT Levy GST Chilton Parents' Association Total Per Term Fees
Years 0 – 3 2,581 141 103 424 20 3,268
Years 4 – 6 2,704 141 103 442 20 3,409
Secondary School per Term Tuition Fees Building Levy IT Levy GST Chilton Old Girls' Association Chilton Parents' Association Total Per Term Fees
Years 7 – 8 3,260 141 103 526 10 20 4,059
Years 9 – 13 3,547 141 103 569 10 20 4,389
Weekly 195 236 284
The following fees are applicable for all new students as a one-off payment Application fee $100 Acceptance fee $500 Incidental Charges Deposit $100 Sibling Discount A sibling discount of 7.5% is applied to all sets of tuition fees if two or more siblings attend Chilton Saint James School concurrently, provided that none receive a scholarship or any other form of financial assistance from the School.
Payment of Fees Fees are payable in advance. All new families to Chilton Saint James School will be required to pay tuition fees by Direct Debit over eleven monthly instalments. Existing families are also encouraged to pay by monthly Direct Debit, however, the option will remain to pay in four equal amounts at the beginning of each Term. Payment is accepted by cash, cheque or electronic funds transfer (EFTPOS, Direct Debit, Direct Credit), however Direct Debit is the preferred manner of payment. Credit card payments will also be accepted from 2015 and will incur 3% processing fees. No refunds will be given for non-participation in trips and activities. No refunds will be given when a student does not start or complete a Term. Statements Accounts will be sent by email unless otherwise requested. Please contact accounts@chilton.school.nz to request printed statements. Incidental Charges and Disbursements Incidentals as notified are charged at the end of each Term. This amount will be estimated in advance and paid monthly when paying by direct debit. The initial $100 deposit is credited on leaving School, less any outstanding incidentals. Pre-Payment Discount Chilton offers a 2.5% discount on tuition fees paid in advance for the full year before 30 January 2015. Overdue Accounts Unpaid accounts attract a penalty of 1.5% of the unpaid balance each month. Any and all costs incurred in the recovery of overdue fees may be added to the balance of your account, including but not limited to debt recovery charges and legal fees. Privacy The School will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that all personal information collected or held by the School concerning the customer is kept confidential but the customer acknowledges that such personal information may be used or disclosed to any other person including any credit or debt collection agency for credit assessment or debt collection purposes. Requirements for Notice of Withdrawal One Term’s written notice of intention to withdraw a student from Chilton must be provided to the Principal. All fees incurred over the notice period must be paid. Where no notice is given or less than one Term’s notice, up to one half Term’s fees will be charged in lieu of notice and are deemed to be liquidated damages. For the withdrawal of a student at the end of the School year notice is required before the start of Term Four. Acceptance of Business Regulations Each person signing the Enrolment Confirmation Form will be deemed to have accepted the above terms and agreement of the Business Regulations that the Board of Trustee may amend from time to time.
Mrs Jude Fawcett Principal 5 December 2014
Mr Mark Boyd Business Director
Chilton Saint James School 124 Waterloo Road, Lower Hutt 5010 PO Box 30090, Lower Hutt 5040 New Zealand Phone +64 4 566 4089 info@chilton.school.nz www.chilton.school.nz