International Prospectus
Tauranga Girls’ College empowering tomorrow’s women
Mrs Julie Sommerville with Minh Tu Truong (Vietnam), Maike Sach (Germany) and Hiroka Morita (Japan)
Welcome – Kia Ora guten Tag bonjour ciao nihao konnichiwa neiho
goddag annyonghaseyo hola sa-was-dee hello oi! ahoj xin chao hwan yung hap nida
International education provides exciting opportunities for today’s young women. At Tauranga Girls’ College, we take very seriously the responsibility of helping your daughter to achieve the goals she has set. We will encourage her to make the most of the opportunities available to her, and to enjoy her experience in one of the most successful schools in New Zealand. As Director of International Students, I welcome the chance to encourage and support your daughter as she experiences the enjoyment and rewards of studying at Tauranga Girls’ College. Julie Sommerville MA (Hons) Director of International Students.
Front cover. Woo-Ree Han (Korea)
Tauranga Girls’ College
Tauranga Girls’ College Welcomes International Students
Mrs Pauline Cowens, Principal.
Tauranga Girls’ College campus
Choosing the right school for your daughter’s secondary education is a life changing decision, and when the decision involves international education it is even more important to make the right choice. National statistics on education show clearly that in an educational environment dedicated entirely to young women, the girls will outperform students in any other educational setting. Our school, with its outstanding reputation for nurturing personal academic and co-curricular excellence, offers that educational foundation, as well as providing a supportive and caring environment for all international students.
Strong work ethics are promoted and expected. Reliability, punctuality, personal presentation, productivity, positive relationships and responsibility are all emphasized.
As one of the top girls’ colleges in the country, our school mission statement “Empowering Tomorrow’s Women” shows our determination to provide our students with confidence, insights and initiative to ensure their success in the contemporary educational world. Our goal is individual excellence for every student. Results show that 93% of our school leavers will leave with academic qualifications, as well as national titles in sport and cultural activities. National examination results are well above the national average, and each year the school strives to maintain and improve the high standards which have been set. In an environment that has as its focus the education of young women, there are opportunities for your daughter to achieve, participate, assume responsibility and gain self confidence.
I am proud of this school, its staff and students, and as I invite you to take up the opportunities we provide, I look forward to beginning the partnership that will empower your daughter as one of tomorrow’s women.
Pauline Cowens B.Sc, PG Dip SM Principal
This bust was sculptured by Muying Hansen and commissioned by Carolyn Solomon, Principal of Tauranga Girls’ College 1987-1993. It greets all new arrivals to the College and symbolizes the “empowered woman” that every girl here will become.
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A Special Place for your Daughter
Tauranga Girls’ College offers a warm welcome to all international students looking for a quality educational experience in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand. Tauranga, a city of approximately 100,000 people, is famous for sun, sea, surf and horticulture and provides a happy balance between large city amenities and the relaxed lifestyle of provincial New Zealand. Tauranga is conveniently located just two and a half hours’ drive by car from Auckland International Airport and is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing and most dynamic centres.
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Like the city, Tauranga Girls’ College is also growing, providing us with the opportunity to develop and enhance our International Students’ programme to meet the diverse needs of your daughters and to ensure that every student has the opportunity to have an enjoyable, satisfying and academically rewarding experience. Tauranga Girls’ College roll currently includes students studying with us from many different countries, including Brazil, Chile, mainland China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
The college provides a wide-ranging curriculum of academic and vocationally based subjects as well as many choices of activities to develop the skills and confidence of the young women in our care. We are proud of the number of students who experience national and international success in a wide range of cultural and sporting opportunities as well as achieve academically.
Because of the desirable life-style in the region, Tauranga Girls’ College has no difficulty in attracting highly qualified, dedicated teaching staff, and this is a real strength of the school. Students benefit from the professionalism of staff who are keen to see their students achieve to the best of their ability.
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Mrs Anne Robinson (inset), Homestay Co-ordinator, with her homestay daughter Eri Nishiushi (Japan)
Pastoral Care & Homestay Upon arrival at Auckland International Airport your daughter will be met by a school representative and transported to Tauranga where she will be settled into her homestay accommodation. An Orientation Programme will be provided which allows her to meet other students and learn about her new school and be as confident as possible in her new environment before she joins her classmates for this exciting part of her life. The Director of International Students, Mrs Julie Sommerville, oversees all aspects of your daughter’s education and gives her support and advice when she has personal or academic concerns. The Director, in consultation with the ESOL teacher, Mrs Robin Blair, and the year level deans, is able to guide her academic choices. The Homestay Co-ordinator, Mrs Anne Robinson, works to ensure the Homestay experience is a pleasant one. Our Guidance Counsellors are available to work with your daughter. Their experience and ability to provide support in a wide range of situations and issues is extensive.
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Our Careers Advisor provides career information for your daughter through seminars, pamphlets, interviews and our computer career database. Students also have access to the school nurse.
Homestay accommodation for your daughter is carefully selected by our Homestay Co-ordinator and must comply with regulations set down in the International Students’ Code of Practice. It is a condition of enrolment that the student stay in a homestay arranged by the school unless she is living with a parent or legal guardian. On enrolment, your daughter will complete a homestay application and her preferences will be taken into account when selecting her homestay. Every endeavour is made to meet these preferences. Homestay parents will assist your daughter with all aspects of settling into her new life here. They can help with purchasing school uniform and stationery requirements, setting up bank accounts and attending after school sports and cultural activities if required. They can also help to familiarise her with suitable places for personal shopping. At Tauranga Girls’ College, we have a wonderful group of caring and supportive homestay families who work with the school to ensure that your daughter is well cared for and happy in her new home.
Mrs Robin Blair, ESOL teacher, with ESOL class.
English Language Requirements and Courses Tauranga Girls’ College expects that students are reasonably proficient in the English Language in order to study at the school, and evidence of this is a requirement of enrolment. Students are tested on their English Language ability upon arrival and placed in the class most suited to their needs. Ongoing assessment is done to check progress and as English ability grows a broader curriculum is offered. A Pre-Intermediate level of English is suitable for study at a junior level and students applying for senior levels should have a higher level of English. As appropriate, extra ESOL classes may be offered for students who need extra English language assistance. Teacher aides are also available to go into class with your daughters if necessary. This can be especially helpful when students are first settling into their new school and are still building confidence. ESOL classes are provided at every level for students for whom English is their second language.
Mrs Gwen Livingston, International teacher aide, helping Yue Qian (Savanna) Yan Students may attend these classes as well as mainstreamed classes in a variety of subjects. ESOL classes have small numbers of girls to allow for individual tuition. Senior students are trained for the IELTS examination as well as NCEA. Cambridge and TOEFL examinations can be catered for if required. There is no extra charge for these courses, apart from examination fees.
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Tauranga Girls’ College
Curriculum Planner: Junior Diploma Year
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Science
Technology and Systems
Year 9
• English • English Support • ESOL
• Maths
• Science
• Social Studies
• Food Technology • Textiles Technology • Materials Technology • Computing • Graphics and Design
Year 10
• English • English Support • ESOL
• Maths
• Science
• Social Studies
• Food Technology • Textiles Technology (Fabric) • Graphics and Design • Materials Technology
Curriculum Planner: NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Sciences
Technology and Systems
Level 1
• English with Extensions
• Maths with Extensions
• Science
• English
• Maths • Maths Applied (Y11 and Y12)
• Economics • Geography • History
• Design Technology - Textiles • Graphics and Design
• English in Progress (Y11) • English Language and Literacy (Y12) • ESOL Level 2
• English • Journalism • English Language and Literacy (Y13) • ESOL
Level 3
• English • Journalism • ESOL
• Maths with Extensions • Maths (Y12 and 13)
• Maths with Calculus • Maths: Statistics and Modelling
• Science Applied • Science Combined
• Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Science Applied
• Biology • Chemistry • Physics
• Social Science
• Classical Studies • Economics • Geography • History • Introductory Tourism NC • Sociology • Legal Studies • Classical Studies • Economics • Geography • History
• Food and Nutrition • Creative Cookery* • Furniture Making* • Practical Clothing*
• Design Technology - Textiles • Graphics and Design • Nutrition and Society • Advanced Creative Cookery* • Advanced Practical Clothing* • Outdoor Furniture*
• Design Technology - Textiles • Graphics and Design
• Extension Tourism NC • Sociology
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NC National Certificate
* Half Yearly Tauranga Girls’ College course
Tauranga Girls’ College
Year
The Arts
Physical Ed. & Health Languages
Year 9
• Art • Drama • Drama/Dance • Graphic and Design • Music • Musicianship • Nga Toi Maori • Nga Mahi a Te Rehia
• Physical Education and Health
• French • German • Japanese • Te Reo Whakato • Te Reo Whakatipu
Year 10
• Art • Drama • Music • Musicianship • Nga Toi Maori • Nga Mahi a Te Rehia • Dance
• Physical Education and Health
• French • German • Japanese • Te Reo Whakato • Te Reo Whakatipu
• Computing • Business Studies
The Arts
Physical Ed. & Health
Languages
Business Studies
Level 1
• Art • Dance • Drama • Music
• Physical Education • Health
• Accounting • Computer Science
• Musicianship • Performing Arts*
• Fitness for Health* • Self Defence*
• French • German • Japanese • Spanish • Te Reo Maori
• Design • Drama • Music • Photography • Practical Art • Sculpture
• Physical Education
Level 2
• Sport and Recreation
• Sport and Leadership (Y12/13) • Aquatics*
• Te Ao Hurihuri
Business Studies and Computing
• Computing NC • Information Management
• French • German • Japanese • Spanish • Te Reo Maori
• Accounting • Computer Science
• French • German • Japanese • Spanish • Te Reo Maori
• Accounting • Computer Science
• Computing NC • Personal Finance*
• Television Production Level 3
• Drama • History of Art • Music Studies • Practical Art: - Design - Painting - Photography - Printmaking - Sculpture
• Physical Education
• Employment Skills NC (Y11, Y12 and Y13) • Animal Care and Technology* • Childcare and Parenting* • Driver Education* • Mosaic Crafts*
• Hospitality Services (A) NC (Y12/ Y13) • Early Childhood Education (Y12/ Y13) • Hospitality Services (B) NC (Y12/ Y13) • Floral Art* • Interior Design*
• Computing NC • Marketing and Management (12/13)
• Practical Music Subjects in bold are currently approved for University Entrance
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Student Activities A balanced education is one that delivers opportunities for the development of the whole person. Intellectual development needs to be balanced with physical, social, emotional and aesthetic development.
The Animato Trio: Yu Chieh Hung, Rosalie Collins Gargan and Eri Nishiushi , winners of the Tauranga Performing Arts Chamber Ensemble competition and runners up at the Waikato/BOP Chamber Music competition.
At Tauranga Girls’ College, active participation is encouraged from which our young women may gain confidence and a sense of achievement. Throughout her College years, your daughter will be able to extend her talent or find new interests. Individual activities that occur through music, sport, drama, public speaking and artistic endeavours all develop the qualities of dedication, determination, courage and self-reliance in the pursuit of performance goals.
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Najin Kim (Korea) won 1st place in formal wear at the global connexions fashion and art competition in 2006. Model: Soo-Jin Wang.
Tauranga Girls’ College
Performing and Visual Arts
Barbershop Group
Drama Productions
NZ Young Designers
Bernina Fashion Competitions
Fashion Parade
Oratory
International Concert
Publications Committee
Big Band
Jazz Combo
Shakespeare Competitions
Choir
Kapahaka
Stage Challenge
Chorale
Lighting and Sound
Starquest
College Herald Writing
Mooting
Symphonic Band
Combined Chorale
Music Committee
Creative Writing
Nga Manu Korero
Te Ao Marama Maori Writing
Debating
Nga Toi Maori
Theatre Sports
Team activities all require an ability to concentrate on individual performance that combines to achieve the goals of the team.
National Award Winning Tauranga Girls’ College Chorale.
Commitment, loyalty, affirmation, encouragement, co-operation, affinity and fair play are all qualities to be developed through the team. Service activities require our young women to give their time in support of others. Many opportunities are available through peer coaching, peer tutoring, coaching sport, Library, Health Centre service, hosting our visitors and representing our College at community functions.
With the community as our partner, we encourage our young women to participate fully in their secondary school years and amongst their peer group at College, local, regional and national levels. Beyond College such opportunities can become more obscure and extremely difficult to access without some experience. Tauranga Girls’ College has a great deal to offer your daughter.
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International Concert The profile of international students at Tauranga Girls’ College has grown significantly over the last few years. Since the inaugural International Students’ Concert in 2005, this event has become an annual highlight of the Tauranga Girls’ College Arts Festival. This year, the audience was once again delighted to get a glimpse of the many different cultures represented by our girls.
Najin Kim (Korea) and Kit Ki Tong (Hong Kong) Announcers for the evening. PAGE 10
Tauranga Girls’ College
Sports - Aerobics - Archery - Athletics - Badminton - Basketball - Beach Volleyball - Canoe Polo - Cricket - Cross Country - Duathlon - Equestrian - Golf - Gymnastics - Hockey - Indoor Rowing - Kayaking - Multisport - Netball - Orienteering - Road Race - Rowing
- Skiing - Smallbore Rifle Shooting - Snowboarding - Soccer - Spirit of New Zealand - Sports Climbing - Squash - Surf Lifesaving - Swimming - Tennis - Touch Rugby - Triathlon - Under Water Hockey - Waka Ama - Water Polo - Volleyball
Birte Kirschstein (Germany)
Tauranga Girls’ College students have an outstanding record of success in sporting and cultural competitions at regional and national levels, with many national titles being held including:
• New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Rowing
• Athletics
• Surf Life Saving
• Equestrian
• Swimming
• Gymnastics
• Tae Kwon Do
• Indoor Rowing
• Triathlon
• Senior Road Race • Spanish/Japanese/German/French Language Competitions
• Junior Road Race • Kayaking
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Tananop (Nual) Utairangsi (Thailand) and Mami Ohashi (Japan)
Special Friendships Something special about being at school in another country is the friendships the girls make with other students from all over the world, as well as from within New Zealand. At Tauranga Girls’ College we encourage students to form lasting friendships through our buddy system, by helping students to join activities with other students and by encouraging teachers to sit international students with supportive and friendly New Zealand students within their class.
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The friendships the girls form in this time with us may last a lifetime and it is always a delight to see girls from many different nationalities sitting together and talking in the language they share: English.
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I think I was lucky to choose Tauranga Girls’ College. I’ve been studying at TGC for four years full of joy. All of the teachers help students and encourage us to complete our study and work at tasks. Many students are friendly to international students. Also, I can get good advice for my future, careers and studying from teachers. I’m so happy that I made good memories and a bright career at Tauranga Girls’ College.
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Woo-Ree Han, Year 13. Korea.
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Tauranga Girls’ College is a welcome-looking school and has a good-looking environment. Teachers are very helpful as they are willing to assist us and give us great advice. I love my friends here because they are always kind and supportive. I am proud to be part of this school and I’ll never forget the experiences I’ve had while I’m here.
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Kwanthida (May) Tangarunsanti, Year 12. Thailand.
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I arrived in New Zealand seven weeks ago and I’m enjoying it a lot because the kiwi girls and the teachers are very welcoming and helpful to us international students. We can go to the teachers any time, or to the international block to see Mrs Sommerville, Mrs Robinson or Mrs Blair if we have a problem or a question. My friends and I have benefited from lots of new experiences and we like it very much at TGC. Birte Kirschstein, Year 12. Germany.
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As a long term international student, I reckon TGC is a wonderful school to study at. I have been to this school for almost four years and I pretty much spent my whole “teenagehood” here. All the teachers from the international department are extremely nice and they helped me a lot in the past years. I’m very glad that I chose this school in the first place.
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Kit Ki Tong, Year 13. Hong Kong, China.
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Always when I think about school here in New Zealand I think about the great friends that I made there and also the things I could learn with them. I am sure that I will keep this knowledge for the rest of my life. Alice Weidle, Year 13. Brazil.
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I really like Tauranga Girls’ College because the students here are so friendly and also the teachers are so wonderful. I had lots of opportunity to socialize with Kiwi people. You can choose subjects that you would like to and have never done before. I’m sure you will love TGC! Yumi Terashima, Year 12. Japan.
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At Tauranga Girls’ College, students have many facilities available to them on campus.
– Keyboard music laboratory with listening posts and recording studio.
– Whare wananga.
– Photography dark rooms, colour photocopier, ceramics bay and pottery kiln.
– Heated swimming pool, large sports field, netball and tennis courts. – Gymnasium complex with a main Sports arena, a recreational activities room and a weight training bay. – Drama/video studio. – Media equipment for Journalism, Art and Television Production.
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– Multimedia Studio. – Technology and Design workshop with access to electronic and CAD technology. – A multi-resource library, CD Rom network, Internet Link, computers, senior study facilities, private reading areas, microfiche reader, careers information centre, and a wide range of books, magazines and video tapes.
Sukhwinder Kaur-Dhillon
Student Facilities – A Learning Support Centre for individual tuition and assistance with learning and study skills. – Six computer laboratories, access to intranet and internet. – Careers room with computerised career database and printer. – Health Centre with a registered nurse in attendance. – Year 13 common room. – Canteen. – Student Telephone.
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International Students’ Centre
Mrs Kingston-Smith opening the new building, with Mrs Cowens and Woo-Rie Lee. PAGE 16
In 2006, Mrs Nan Kingston-Smith, Head of Guidance and long-time facilitator for international students at Tauranga Girls’ College, opened the International Students’ Centre. Situated in the middle of the campus, the International Students’ Centre has a long verandah to enable students to sit outside in the shade while having their morning tea or lunch, chatting to friends from all over the world. Facilities include a fully equipped ESOL classroom, with 14 computers for class
and lunchtime use; a study room with full classroom facilities including three computers for contacting family and friends, and a casual area with comfortable furniture to enable students to relax. In this building there is also a kitchen for student use with a microwave and dishwasher, and toilet and office facilities. We are delighted to have this facility available, and the girls make good use of the ISC.
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Student Code of Conduct • Students of Tauranga Girls’ College are expected to be supportive of each other in achieving their educational goals. • No student has the right to impede the educational progress of any other student.
• Set high educational goals each year. – Set daily, weekly, term and annual goals. – Plan time so that deadlines can be met. – Attend class ready to learn and to support the learning of others. – Arrive at school and in class on time. – Work consistently in class.
• Treat others with respect. – Show respect towards students, staff and visitors.
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Yuk Ying (Denise) Lee (Hong Kong)
• Make the most of the educational opportunities offered by Tauranga Girls’ College in and out of the classroom. – Participate in sport and cultural activities. – Offer service to the school and community.
• Protect the school environment as a healthy and safe place.
• Preserve the good name of the College. – Always act in a manner which brings credit to yourself and to Tauranga Girls’ College. – Wear the school uniform correctly in and out of school. – Show pride in being a member of our school community.
– Keep classrooms and grounds clean, tidy and free from vandalism. – Never bring cigarettes, drugs or alcohol to school.
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Tauranga Girls’ College
Uniforms Every student attending the College agrees on enrolment to wear the uniform fully and correctly. The manner in which our students present themselves for daily work reflects their sense of pride. To maintain personal status and high standards for our College, it is important that all our students are well presented.
Skirt Year 9-11
Scarf
Navy Blue
Navy blue / mid blue check wool polyester (material pattern BPW096) pleated skirt. Knee length.
Years 12-13
Navy blue wool - polyester pleated skirt. Knee length.
Top
Tauranga Girls’ College monogrammed polo shirt with blue and black striped collar or a white cotton, non-ribbed, roll-neck long sleeved skivvy.
White business shirt, Tauranga Girls’ College tie.
Physical Education
Navy Taslon shorts. Plain white blouse or T-shirt or Tauranga Girls’ College T-shirt ($20 from Physical Education Department). Swimwear (not bikinis) For winter, navy blue tracksuit pants and sports shoes are optional.
Jewellery
Jersey
Tauranga Girls’ College, navy blue, striped V-neck woollen jersey.
Footwear
Plain white ankle socks or navy blue/black/ skin colour opaque pantyhose. Black leather lace-up regulation school shoes or blue Roman Sandals or McKinlays navy Safari sandals in summer.
Jacket
Formal
A wrist watch, one sleeper or stud in each ear and hair ribbons of school colour are permitted.
Stockists:
Active Outdoor Clothing, Devonport Road and Postie Plus, Elizabeth Street and Fraser Cove. Footwear: Hannahs, Number 1 Shoe Warehouse, Shoetime.
Tauranga Girls’ College Jacket or Tauranga Girls’ College Blazer or a plain navy blue anorak/parka.
Junior summer Junior winter Junior uniform uniform uniform with jersey
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Senior winter uniform
SENIOR summer uniform
Wei (Sunny) Wu, Taiwan, in her year 11 Economics class.
Application & Enrolment Procedures Students should apply using the enrolment packs available from the school (contact Mrs Julie Sommerville at international@tgc.school.nz, or using the phone, fax or postal addresses provided) or download forms from our website, www.tgc.school.nz. The completed forms may be faxed or posted to the school. Please ensure that all documentation requested, e.g. school reports, testimonials, are provided. Your application will be assessed, and if successful, you will be sent a letter containing a provisional offer of place, and an invoice for the fees.
Fees should be paid into the school bank account as provided and the school notified that the payment has been made. When the fees have been paid, the school will issue a full Offer of Place document plus a receipt for the fees. These documents are required for your student visa. When you have your visa, and your travel plans have been made, the school should be notified. Congratulations on your decision to join the group of students which will become tomorrow’s empowered women!
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Tauranga Girls’ College
Principal
Heads of Department
Mrs Pauline Cowens, B Sc, PG Dip SM
Art Mr Matthew Jeffares, B Ed
Business Studies
Deputy Principals Ms Moana Brown, B Ed Ms Anna Cronshaw, B Ed Mrs Sarah Davis, M Ed.Admin, BA Ms Margaret Egan, M Sc (Hons) Mrs J Leonie Summerville, Dip PE ATCL
Mrs Jude Maurice Dip Sp Subjects (Acting HOD)
Computing Mr Uli Fuerst, BE
Drama Miss Christina Cassells, BA
English
Mrs Sally McCann, BA (Hons) HED Ms Rosemary Allen, MA
Deans
Employment Skills
Year 13 Year 13 Year 12 Year 12 Year 11 Year 11 Year 10 Year 10 Year 9 Year 9
Food and Fashion
Ms Suzanne Todd, BA (Hons) Mrs Marjorie Wilkinson, B Tech (Hons) Ms Gloria Nottingham, Dip Sp Subjects Ms Roberta Leicester, Dip Sp Subjects Mrs Janet Whiteman, B Tch Mrs Kathy Keereweer, B Tch Mrs Melanie Lane, BA Miss Sarah MacDuff, B Sc Mrs Liz Coster, B Sc Mrs Sheryl Walker, BA
Directors Director of International Students Mrs Julie Sommerville, MA (Hons)
Director of Sport Mr Mark Elliott, MA (Hons)
Director of High Achieving Students Mrs Felicity Pitt, B Soc Sc
Mrs Janet Whiteman, B Ed Ms Sheryl Bailey, TTC
Guidance Mrs Judith Morton, Dip G C
Languages
Ms Nena Rovekamp, BA, Goethe Inst. Cert, GDITE
Learning Support Ms Katherine Mordue, BA, B Ed
Mathematics
Mr Lewis Hockings, M Sc (Hons) Ms Linda Boubee-Hill, BA, M Ed
Music Miss Stephanie Geor, B Mus, B Ed
Physical Education Miss Jill Noble, Dip PE Ms Glenda Rowlands, B PE
Science
Mrs Chris Duggan, B Sc Mr J Peter Trass, B Sc Ms Rachael Leckie, B Sc
Social Sciences
Mr Murray Armstrong, MA (Hons) Mrs Philippa Ferguson, B Ed
Technology and Design
Mr Christopher Ferguson, Adv TC
Te Reo
Miss Christine Brooks, BA (Hons)
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Tauranga Girls’ College
Teachers Ms Kylie Adam, BFA (Maternity Leave) Miss Birney Ahomiro, Dip T Mrs Jane Baker, Dip HE Mr Marius Baldrey, B Mus Mrs Kaye Barnett, B Ed Mrs Sandi Bell, BBS Mrs Caroline Bird, B Ed (Seconded) Mrs Robin Blair, BA Miss Laurelle Borck, B S & L Miss Stephanie Brant, B Sc (Hon) Mr Andrew Chapman, Mrs Elizabeth Coster, B Sc Miss Jennifer Coster, MA, BA (Hons) Mrs Annette Davidson, BA, PG Dip SM Mrs Marcia Devantier, B HSc Mr Carl Evanson, Dip Art, B Com Mrs Pamela Ferguson, TTC Mrs Louise Fletcher, BA, B Sc Ms Pamela Foyle, B Ed Miss Kate Gallant, BA Mrs Yvonne Gilbert, BA Mrs Margot Glaser-Brown, BPE Miss Dianne Govind, B PE Mrs Sarah Graham, BA Miss Stephanie Harford, BA Mr Richard Hendra, B Sc Mr John Highfield, Dip.T Mrs Melanie Hill, B Ed Miss Laura Hodson, BA Mr Peter Holman, B Ed Ms Jessica Huber, BA (Hons) Mrs Sarah James, B Sc Mrs Pamela Jones, B Soc Sc Mrs Shirley Keno, BA Miss Alice Langford, B Sc, BA Ms Anna Larsen, BA, B Ed Miss Tracey Lewis, B PE, B Ed Miss Julienne Lindsay, BA Miss Nikki Mackenzie, B PE Mr Murray Mason, TTC Miss Megan Melville, B Cap Sc Mr Brent Moyer, M Sc Mrs Carolyn Nemeth, BA Mrs Margaret O’Donnell, BA Ms Tamara Patete, BA
Ms Rita Perigo, BA Mr Dallas Pitt, Dip T Miss Michelle Pollard, B Sc Mrs Bridget Prendiville, B Sc (Hons) Mr Phillip Rietema Mrs Maria Rogerson, BA (Hons) Mr Todd Rowling, B Hort Sci Ms Carina Rumney, BA Ms Maria Sagarzazu, BA Mrs Karen Scott, B Sc (Hons) Mrs Tess Scully, B Ed Mrs Jo Skentelbery, BA Ms Jemima Smith, B Sc Ms Judith Somerville, BA Ms Elisabeth Sparks, Cert & Dip Craft Design: Maori, CAT Ms Noelene Taylor, BA (Hons) Ms Joanna Thomason, B PE Miss Jo Tilton, BFA Mrs Beth Trebilco, B Ed Mrs Sheryl Walker, BA Mrs Laurelle Wallace, BA Mr Donald Wallis, BMS Mrs Ann Marie Wilson, BA Miss Taryn Wilson, BA Miss Anh Wong, B Ed, B Sc Mrs Rosemary Wright, TTC Mrs Barbara Young, Dip PE
Mr John Laugesen (Executive Officer)
Administrative Staff
Teacher Aides
Mrs Denise Andrews (Principal’s PA)
Mr Graham Leigh-McKenzie (District Truancy Officer) Miss Rosemary Middleton, BA; PGDA; NZLSC (Librarian) Mrs Angela Murphy (Technology Technician) Mrs Mavis Ollerenshaw (Library/ACE Co-ordinator) Mrs Dana Payakovich, BSc (Science Technician) Mrs Linda Penniket (Sports Assistant) Mrs Anne Robinson (Homestay Co-ordinator) Mr Pradip Patel (Grounds) Mrs Nicola Spedding (Canteen Manager) Mrs Deborah Taylor (Office) Mrs Louise Umbers (Office Co-ordinator) Mrs Jennifer Vincent (Accounts) Miss Janet Wright, BCS (Network Technician) Mrs Moira Wynyard (Photocopy Technician)
Mrs Adele Elliott Mrs Janice Hardy Mrs Gwen Livingston
Mr Robin Carr (Grounds Manager)
Mrs Sue Lovic
Ms Catherine Caskie (Health Nurse)
Mrs Denise Mortlock
Mrs Margaret Christiansen (Accounts)
Mrs Michelle Tyson
Ms Debra Clark (Office)
Mrs Sarah Jane Mete Mrs Gwen Ombler BA Mrs Bernadine Willis
Mrs Anne Cooke (Reception) Mrs Angela Daysh (Student Health Co-ordinator) Mr Armand de Villiers (Network Administrator) Mrs Marlise Hughes (Canteen) Mrs Wilna Human (Office) Mr Pedersen Kohu (Property)
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Tauranga Girls’ College
Special Note Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students Tauranga Girls’ College has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international
Immigration Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at http://www.immigration.govt.nz
Eligibility for Health Services Most students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your 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 http://www.moh.govt.nz
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 http://www.acc.co.nz
Medical and Travel Insurance International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.
Tauranga Girls’ College Policy regarding Insurance. Tauranga Girls’ College is happy to arrange insurance for you upon payment of fees as set out in our fees schedule. If you do not chose to have us arrange insurance, evidence must be provided that insurance has been arranged.
Term Dates 2008 – 2010 2008
Term 1: Tuesday 5 February – Friday 18 April (Easter: Friday 21 – Tuesday 25 March) Term 2: Monday 5 May – Friday 4 July Term 3: Monday 21 July – Friday 26 September Term 4: Monday 13 October – Wednesday 17 December.
2009
Term 1: Monday 2 February - Thursday 9 April (Easter: Friday 10 April – Tuesday 14 April) Term 2: Monday 27 April - Friday 3 July Term 3: Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September Term 4: Monday 12 October - Tuesday 15 December
2010
Term 1: Tuesday 2 February - Thursday 1 April (Easter: Friday 2 April - Tuesday 6 April) Term 2: Monday 19 April - Friday 2 July Term 3: Monday 19 July - Friday 24 September Term 4: Monday 11 October - Tuesday 14 December
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Please note: dates may vary slightly from the above to comply with Ministry of Education requirements.
Tauranga Girls’ College
Empowering Tomorrow’s Women
Tauranga Girls’ College, Tauranga, New Zealand. International education is one of the most powerful ways in which to provide an exciting future for your daughter. It develops personality, strength, academic ability and understanding. At Tauranga Girls’ College your daughter will find support and encouragement as she fulfils her potential. She will experience academic challenge, nurturing pastoral care, and a huge variety of opportunities as she establishes lifelong friendships. We are proud to be a part of the process that will shape her adult life. Join with us as we move towards the future, empowering tomorrow’s women.
For further information, contact: Mrs Julie Sommerville Director of International Students Tauranga Girls’ College 930 Cameron Road Tauranga New Zealand. Email: international@tgc.school.nz Ph: 64 7 578 8114 ext 729 Fax: 64 7 578 8447
CONTACT DETAILS Mrs Julie Sommerville Director of International Students Tauranga Girls’ College 930 Cameron Road Tauranga New Zealand Telephone: 64 7 578 8114 ext 729 Facsimile: 64 7 578 8447 Email: international@tgc.school.nz Website: www.tgc.school.nz