Tauranga Girls' College

Prospectus 2011

Tauranga Girls’ College empowering tomorrow’s women

Welcome – Kia Ora Opportunities in all dimensions are open to you as you join us at Tauranga Girls’ College. Participate in the arts, cultural and sporting dimensions in an academic climate that will ensure you succeed. Prepare to be an “empowered woman of tomorrow”.

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Table of Contents PERGO ET PERAGO STRIVE AND ACHIEVE MA TE KAHA E TAEA AI

Empowering Tomorrow’s Women

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Tomorrow’s Leaders

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Pastoral Care

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Courses of Study

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Curriculum Guide

6 - 11

Alumni

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Scholarships

13

Student Activities

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Service Activities

15

Sports

16 - 17

Community Activities

18

Entrepreneurial Activities

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Student Facilities

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Code of Conduct

22

Information

24

Enrolment Scheme

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Uniforms

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College Personnel

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School Details

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“Girls of a Golden Era” Artist: Hayley Brown This painting was commissioned in 2008 to celebrate 50 years of education at Tauranga Girls’ College. The full painting, depicting girls through the years, hangs in the School Hall.

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Tauranga Girls’ College

Empowering Tomorrow’s Women

In an environment that has as its focus the education of young women, your daughter can achieve, participate, assume responsibility and gain self confidence.

Strong work ethics are promoted and expected. Reliability, punctuality, personal presentation, productivity, positive relationships and responsibility are all emphasised.

Choosing the right school for your daughter’s secondary education is a life changing decision. National statistics on education show clearly that an educational environment dedicated exclusively to the needs of young women allows them to outperform students in any other educational setting. Our school, with its outstanding reputation for nurturing personal academic and co-curricular excellence offers that educational environment.

We are one of the top girls’ colleges in the country. Our mission statement “Empowering Tomorrow’s Women” encapsulates our determination to provide our students with the confidence, insights and initiatives that will ensure success, equipping them to meet the challenges and opportunities of the contemporary educational world.

It is the goal of the college to achieve individual excellence for every student.

93% of our school leavers will leave with academic qualifications, as well as national titles in sport and cultural activities.

Strong student leadership opportunities as well as a diversity of other experiences equip them to be the future citizens and leaders of our nation.

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Co-operative and independent learning activities, extension and accelerated learning, academic and vocational curriculum choices, career and tertiary educational guidance all contribute to the setting and achieving of individual educational goals.

Entrust your daughter to us as we forge a partnership of support and encouragement for the setting and achievement of goals and active participation in the life of the college. She joins a college community that is founded on high standards, active participation, determination, discipline and commitment.

I am proud of this school, its staff and students and I invite you to take up the opportunities we provide as the beginning of a partnership that will empower your daughter as one of tomorrow’s women.

Pauline Cowens Principal

Tauranga Girls’ College

Head Girl

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I believe everyone has potential and something to offer and Tauranga Girls’ College provides the opportunities needed in order for each girl to discover and achieve their own potential.

Tomorrow’s Leaders Leadership is both a talent and a skill for development. At Tauranga Girls’ College our young women enjoy many opportunities to embrace and explore leadership and develop skills as a foundation for future years.

Head Girl: Rebecca Savory Student Council with its five Mini Councils is chaired by the Head Girl and supported by the Year 13 Deputy Principal. Functions include special projects, fundraising for community support, and raising issues of concern for students with college management.

Sports Captain: Jane Nicholas House Council with its four College Houses - Batten, Freyberg, Mansfield and Rutherford - is chaired by the Sports Captain and supported by the Year 10 Deputy Principal and the Sports Co-ordinator. The council organises a wide variety of activities all designed to promote participation and the award of the prestigious Walsh Shield for Inter-house competition. The House Council manages and leads our annual Sports Awards ceremony.

Deputy Head Girl: Kate Ross-McAlpine Executive Council is chaired by the Deputy Head Girl and supported by the Year 11 Deputy Principal.

Each of the prefects lead a sub-committee of students elected from all tutor groups with the goal of organising college activities. Committees include Community Service, Environment, International, Health, Kaupapa Maori, Radio and Social.

Art Director: Laura Kerrison Arts Council is chaired by the Arts Director and supported by the Year 12 Deputy Principal. Each of the prefects leads a sub-committee of students representing the Arts of Music, Drama, Design, Language, Publications and Nga Toi Maori. A wide variety of activities throughout the year are planned for all students to participate in.

The Arts Council manages and leads our annual Creative Arts Awards ceremony.

Our student leaders have a high profile in the management and delivery of college assemblies, award ceremonies, academic prize giving and various participation activities. Personal acknowledgement of student participation and achievement is made through school reports, records of achievement, Principal’s recognition certificates, service awards, achievement certificates, Colours, artistic honours, trophies, fair play awards, school assemblies and ceremonies. All students who participate in Tauranga Girls’ College clubs and teams are eligible to receive such recognition.

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The Year 13 coaches helped us all settle in and feel welcome and showed us everything we needed to know. year 9 student

Pastoral Care Intellectual and physical development are enhanced in a community environment of positive friendships and personal responsibility. The social guidance and psychological guidance of our young women through teenage life are essential elements in the development of the whole person.

We acknowledge a vital partnership with your family through communication in assisting your daughter to take responsibility for herself and to continue along a pathway of wise decision-making.

Deans are appointed for your daughter’s year level and a tutor is appointed to your daughter’s tutor group. Both will follow her through five years at Tauranga Girls’ College, taking responsibility for both the progress and welfare of your daughter and providing you with a first point of contact to our college.

Adriana Bird and Kate Ross-McAlpine Many of our young women demonstrate high levels of interpersonal skill and on reaching senior years in our college they seek to support others. Peer Coaching, Peer Mentoring, Tuakana Teina, and Peer Tutoring are programmes in which senior students are trained to offer support to other students.

Our Guidance Counsellors, Mrs Judith Morton and Ms Chantal Stopford, are available to work with you and your daughter. Their experience and ability to provide support in a wide range of situations and issues are extensive.

Our Careers Advisor, Mrs Barbara Young, provides career information for your daughter

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through seminars, pamphlets, interviews and our computer career database. Career interests and subject selections are interdependent.

Your daughter will experience several and varied career aspirations through her teenage years.

The number of times your daughter changes her mind is not important, but having a goal to aspire to is crucial to her success.

Interest, participation, sense of purpose and taking responsibility in learning are all highlighted as major factors in achieving success and promoting a love of learning for your daughter as a foundation for life.

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Courses of Study “Aiming for excellence” – a five year pathway to Scholarship recognition Junior School All students are tested on entry and high achieving students are identified.

The Director of Junior High Achievers oversees the provision of a two year enrichment programme for all identified high achievers. This programme, based around a compacted core curriculum and including an annual retreat, is designed to extend and enrich learning as well as provide the foundation for achievement of excellence in the senior school. A register of high achievers across the school is maintained and acceleration is available for individual students on identified ability.

while in Year 12 and 13 subject choice groups students of similar ability. Further acceleration and multi-level study in the senior school is available for individual students on identified ability.

Other strategies to facilitate academic success include: – limited class sizes.

Senior School The Director of Senior High Achievers role is to provide mentoring and tutorial support throughout the senior school and a specific Scholarship preparation programme for Year 13 High Achievers.

– local and national competitions.

The senior school is structured to provide flexibility of choice of subjects by offering free choice to all students. Broad band streaming in Year 11 is offered in Mathematics, Science, and English

– availability of extension programmes.

– additional tuition available at lunchtimes and after school.

– remedial programmes available to students needing extra assistance.

– maintaining higher than national average results.

– published pre-requisites for courses.

Tertiary study beyond Year 12 or 13 is anticipated Tertiary study beyond Year 12 or 13 is anticipated for our young women.

Career information and guidance in subject selection help to maintain the maximum opportunities available for your daughter as she works her way through Tauranga Girls’ College.

Your daughter will ultimately want to gain entry to the University or Polytechnic of her choice to study the programme of her choice.

Tauranga Girls’ College has a strong tradition of achieving University awarded Scholarships from all of New Zealands major Universities.

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Curriculum Planner: Junior Diploma Year

English

Mathematics

Science

Social Sciences

Technology and Systems

Year 9

• English • English Support

• Mathematics

• Science

• Social Studies

• Computing • Food Technology • Graphics & Design • Materials Technology • Textiles Technology

Year 10

• English • English Support

• Mathematics

• Science

• Social Studies

• Computing • Food Technology • Graphics & Design • Materials Technology • Textiles Technology

Curriculum Planner: NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3

English

Mathematics

Science

Social Sciences

Technology and Systems

Level 1

• English

• Mathematics with Extensions

• Science General

• Geography • History

• Mathematics • Mathematics Applied (Y11 / Y12)

• Science Combined • Science Applied

• Social Science

• Computer Science • Computing • Textiles Technology • Graphics & Design

• Mathematics with Extensions

• Biology • Chemistry • Physics

• Classical Studies • Geography • History

• English in Progress (Y11)

Level 2

• English • English Language & Literacy (Y12 / 13) • English in Progress

Level 3

• English • English Language & Literacy (Y12 / 13) • 23ESA English • 23ESG English

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• Mathematics (Y12 / Y13) • Mathematics Applied (Y12)

• Mathematics • Mathematics: Statistics & Modelling • Mathematics with Calculus

• Innovation Technology & Production Design • Food & Nutrition • Creative Cookery* • Furniture Making* • Practical Clothing*

• Environmental • Introductory Science Tourism NC • Science • Legal Studies Applied • Sociology

• Biology • Chemistry • Physics

• Classical Studies • Geography • History • Extension Tourism NC • Sociology

• Computer Science • Computing • Textiles Technology • Graphics & Design • Nutrition & Society • Advanced Practical Clothing* • Creative Cookery - Advanced* • Furniture - Outdoor* • Computer Science Web Design • Computing • Textiles Technology • Graphics & Design

NC National Certificate

* Half Yearly Tauranga Girls’ College course

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Year The Arts

Physical Education & Health

Languages

Year 9

• Art • Drama • Drama/Dance • Graphics and Design • Music • Musicianship • Nga Mahi a Te Rehia • Nga Toi Maori

• Physical Education and Health

• French • German • Japanese • Te Reo Whakato • Te Reo Whakatipu

Year 10

• Art • Dance • Drama • Music • Musicianship • Nga Mahi a Te Rehia • Nga Toi Maori

• Physical Education and Health

• ESOL • French • German • Japanese • Te Reo Whakato • Te Reo Whakatipu

The Arts

Level 1

• Art • Contemporary Music • Dance • Drama • Music • Contemporary Maori Visual Art • Nga Mahi a Te Rehia

Level 2

Business Studies

• Enterprise Studies

• Future Thinking

Physical Education Languages & Health

Business Studies

• Physical Education

• French • German • Japanese • Spanish • Te Reo Maori

• Accounting • Business Studies • Economics

• Employment Skills NC (Y11/Y12/Y13) • Early Childhood Education • Animal Care & Technology* • Driver Education* • Mosaic Crafts*

• French • German • Japanese • Spanish • Te Reo Maori

• Accounting • Economics

• Early Childhood Education (Y12/ Y13) • Hospitality Services (A) NC (Y12/ Y13) • Floral Art* • Interior Design*

• French • German • Japanese • Spanish • Te Reo Maori

• Accounting • Economics

• Health Studies • Sport and Recreation • Self Defence* • Aquatics* (Y11/12/13)

• Contemporary Music • Physical Education • Dance • Sport and • Design Leadership • Drama (Y12/13) • Music • Aquatics* • Photography (Y11/12/13) • Practical Art • Printmaking • Sculpture

• Legal Studies • Financial Management • Marketing and Management (Y12/13) NC

• Television Production Level 3

• Contemporary Music • Physical Education • Dance • Aquatics* • Drama (Y11/12/13) • History of Art • Music • Practical Art: - Design - Painting - Photography - Printmaking - Sculpture

Subjects in bold are currently approved for University Entrance

• Employment Skills NC (Y11 & Y12/Y13) • Hospitality Services (B) NC (Y12/ Y13)

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Year 9

Year 10

Compulsory Subjects

Compulsory Subjects

English, Mathematics, Physical Education and Health, Science and Social Studies, are each studied for one year.

English, Mathematics, Physical Education and Health, Science and Social Studies, are each studied for one year.

Students will also participate in the Peer Coaching programme with Year 13 students.

Options Arts: One of - Art, Drama, Dance, Music or Musicianship, Nga Mahi a Te Rehia or Nga Toi Maori.

Options Arts: Two of - Art, Drama, Drama and Dance, Graphics and Design, Music or Musicianship, Nga Mahi a Te Rehia or Nga Toi Maori.

Languages: Two of - English Support, French, German, Japanese, Te Reo Maori, (Whakato or Whakatipu).

Technology: Two of - Computing, Graphics and Design, Food Technology, Materials Technology or Textiles Technology.

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Future Thinking: Languages: One of - English Support, French, German, Japanese, Te Reo Maori, (Whakato or Whakatipu).

Technology: One of - Computing, Graphics and Design, Enterprise Studies, Food Technology, Materials Technology or Textiles Technology.

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Tauranga Girls’ College offers everything a girl needs... friendship, knowledge, empowerment and plenty of laughter.

Deputy Head Girl

Year 11 Year 11 students study six subjects an English, a Mathematics, a Science and three additional option subjects at NCEA Level 1.

Subjects offered at Tauranga Girls’ College deliver opportunities for students to gain credits towards their Level 1 National Certificate of Educational Achievement qualification. Prerequisites apply to most subjects indicating the minimum level of performance required from Year 10 learning in order to gain entry to Year 11.

– Students aspiring to Year 13 and entry to University or Polytechnic Institutions, need to select at least five subjects from the following NCEA Level 1 courses.

Accounting, Art, Business Studies, Computer Science, Contemporary Maori Visual Art, Dance, Drama, Economics, English, French, Geography, German, Graphics and Design, Health Studies,

History, Japanese, Mathematics with Extensions Music, Nga Mahi a Te Rehia, Physical Education, Science, Spanish, Te Reo Maori, Textiles Technology.

– The following NCEA Level 1 courses are also available: Computing, Contemporary Music, English in Progress, Food and Nutrition, Information Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Applied, Science Applied, Science Combined, Social Science, Sport and Recreation, Textiles Technology.

– National Certificate courses are available in Employment Skills.

– Students may study one pair of half-year subjects listed on page 11.

Year 12 Year 12 students study English and five additional option subjects from Level 1 or 2.

The following courses are also available:

– Those students aspiring to Year 13 and entry to University or Polytechnic Institutions, are advised to choose five from the following NCEA Level 2 courses: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computer Science, Computing, Contemporary Music, Dance, Design, Drama, Economics, English, French, Geography, German, Graphics and Design, History, Japanese, Mathematics with Extensions, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Practical Art, Printmaking, Sculpture, Spanish, Te Reo Maori, Textiles Technology.

– NCEA Level 2: Early Childhood Education, English in Progress, English Language & Literacy, Environmental Science, Financial Management, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Nutrition and Society, Science Applied, Sociology, Sport and Leadership, Television Production.

– NCEA Level 1: Employment Skills, Mathematics Applied.

– National Certificate courses are available in: Employment Skills, Hospitality Services, Introductory Tourism, Marketing and Management, NZIM Certificate in Management.

– Students may study one pair of the half-year subjects listed on page 11.

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Year 13 Year 13 students may choose any five or six subjects from NCEA Levels 1, 2 or 3

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– Students studying for NCEA Level 3 should select five subjects from: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computer Science - Web Design, Computing, Contemporary Music, Dance, Drama, Economics, English, Design Technology Textiles, French, Geography, German, Graphics and Design, History, History of Art, Japanese, Mathematics, Mathematics with Calculus, Mathematics: Statistics and Modelling, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Practical Art: Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture options, Spanish and Te Reo Maori.

The following courses are also available: – NCEA Level 2: Hospitality Services, English Language and Literacy, Sport and Leadership.

– NCEA Level 3: 23ESA (English for speakers of other languages (academic), Marketing and Management, Sociology.

– National Certificate courses are available in: Employment Skills, Hospitality Services, Extension Tourism. NZIM Certificate in Management – Students may study one pair of the half-year subjects.

Tauranga Girls’ College Half Year subjects Students in Years 11, 12 and 13 may choose one pair of these half yearly subjects to make up a full programme of study. These subjects are vocational in nature and provide students with the opportunity to gain credits towards NCEA. Half year subjects may not be repeated once taken in any of Years 11, 12 or 13.

Half-yearly Courses: Advanced Creative Cookery Advanced Practical Clothing Animal Care and Technology Aquatics Creative Cookery Driver Education Floral Art

Furniture Making Interior Design Mosaic Crafts Outdoor Furniture Practical Clothing Self Defence

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Scholarships For 2009 study at University Tauranga Girls’ College students gained more than thirty University Scholarships.

These included: – The University of Auckland Scholarship – The University of Auckland STEAM Scholarship

– The University of Waikato Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship – The University of Waikato Bachelor of Engineering Fees Scholarship – The University of Waikato School Leaver Scholarships – The University of Waikato Plus One Leaver Scholarship

– Massey University High Achiever Scholarships (Academic)

– Victoria University School Leaver Scholarships for Academic Excellence – Victoria University Equity Scholarship

– University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships – University of Otago Maori and Pacific Island Scholarship

– Bay of Plenty Polytechnic High Performance Academy Sports Scholarships

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Scholarships 2010 Sponsors of these prestigious awards confirm annually the availability of their Scholarship and offer them to students of Tauranga Girls’ College.

Alwyn Robert Thompson Memorial Scholarships.

- Up to $1200 for one year for B.Vet.Sci degree.

- Up to $800 for one year for LLB degree at Waikato University.

- Criteria: For a student who contributes to school life and has potential to contribute to the community.

The Joy Owens’ Scholarship.

- $3000 annually for three years.

- Criteria: For a student planning a tertiary qualification and who has general and academic excellence with a strong sense of direction and motivation.

Bay of Plenty Education Trust

- 2 Scholarships of $2000 year one and $1250 in subsequent year.

- Criteria: For a student planning a tertiary qualification and who will be studying in the fields of science and technology or emerging industries. Financial need is a criteria consideration.

Tauranga Girls’ College Anniversary Scholarship

- $500 for one year.

- Criteria: Student proposing tertiary study with academic ability, financial need and ability to give back to the community.

Tauranga Sunrise Rotary Scholarship

- $500 for one year - Criteria: Student who demonstrates participation, service to school and potential to contribute to community.

Minola Grant Memorial Scholarship

- 2 Scholarships of $2000 annually for three years.

- Criteria: For a student planning a tertiary qualification and who has general and academic excellence with a strong sense of direction and motivation.

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Art Director

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Tauranga Girls’ College caters to all artists whether you create beautiful paints, or simple stick-people, have learnt jazz for 6 years or prefer dancing with friends, are the drama guru or just like charades.

Everyone is an artist and here you will discover this and have fun along the way.

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 artistic development.

Student Activities At Tauranga Girls’ College, active participation from which our young women may gain confidence and a sense of achievement is encouraged. 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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Team activities all require an ability to concentrate on individual performance that combines to achieve the goals of the team. Commitment, loyalty, affirmation, encouragement, co-operation, affinity and fair play are all qualities to be developed through the team.

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Service Activities 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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Tauranga Girls’ College New Zealand Representatives 2009 Athletics

beach volleyball

beach volleyball

beach volleyball

Mariah Ririnui

Rebecca Marshall

Andrea Tauai

Irene Tauai

equestrian

football

football

inline hockey

Alex Hope

Kate Carlton

Olivia Chance

Kallie French

karate

kayaking

kayaking

kayaking

Emma Gabb

Abby Bastin

Anna Higgins

Carey Lintott

Sports 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: • Athletics

• Inline Hockey

• Sport Climbing

• Triathlon

• Beach Volleyball

• Karate

• Squash

• Biology

• Kayaking

• Surf Life Saving

• Underwater Hockey

• Equestrian

• Music

• Synchronised Swimming

• Water Polo

• Football • Future Problem Solving

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• Rowing

• Tae Kwon Do • Touch Rugby

Involvement in sport is one of the most rewarding experiences during school life.

It presents an opportunity to gain new skills, develop new friendships and create long lasting memories. This is evident at Tauranga Girls’ College with countless opportunities waiting to be taken advantage of. Sports Captain

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• Road Race: Senior

• Volleyball

Tauranga Girls’ College New Zealand Representatives 2009 kayaking

kayaking

rowing

sport climbing

Jane Nicholas

Kelly Travers

Zoe Stevenson

Amanda Speed

sport climbing

squash

synchronised swimming

tae kwon do

Irmak Thompson

Ashleigh Dunston

Sarsha Younger

Kara Timmer

touch rugby

triathlon

underwater hockey

water polo

Toia Tiwha

Emma Doran

Quantelle Howes-Awa

Charlotte Eglinton

- Archery

- Golf

- Rowing

- Surf Lifesaving

- Athletics

- Gymnastics

- Rugby

- Swimming

- Badminton

- Hockey

- Skiing

- Tennis

- Basketball

- Indoor Rowing - In-line Hockey

- Smallbore Rifle Shooting

- Touch Rugby

- Beach Volleyball - Canoe Polo

- Kayaking

- Snowboarding

- Cricket

- Lawn Bowls

- Soccer

- Under Water Hockey

- Cross Country

- Moto Cross Riding - Multisport

- Spirit of New Zealand

- Waka Ama

- Cycling - Duathlon

- Netball

- Sports Climbing

- Volleyball

- Equestrian

- Road Race

- Squash

- Triathlon

- Water Polo

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Community Activities

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Arts Committee

Outdoor Pursuits

Christian Fellowship

Radio Committee

Community Service Committee

School Environment

Environment Committee

Selected Local Charities

Executive Council

Social Committee

International Committee

Sports Council

Issues / Climate Committee

Student Council

Kaupapa Maori Committee

World Vision 40-Hour Famine

Performing and Visual Arts Artsfest

Kapahaka

Barbershop Chorus

Lighting and Sound

Big Band

Mooting

Chamber Ensemble

Music Committee

Chorale 1

Nga Manu Korero

Chorale 2

Nga Toi Committee

College Herald Writing

NZ Young Designers

Combined School Productions

Oratory

Communications Committee

Percussion Group

Creative Writing

Rock Bands

Debating

Shakespeare Competitions

Drama Committee

Stage Challenge

Drama Productions

Starquest

Fashion Parade

Symphonic Band

Global Connexions

Te Ao Marama Maori Writing

Guitar Ensemble

Theatre Sports

Jazz Combo

Visual Arts Committee

Entrepreneurial Activities BP Community Projects Future Problem Solving Reserve Bank Competition School Magazine SELL Business Experience Young Enterprise Scheme The success of Tauranga Girls’ College Year 10 students in national Enterprise competitions has seen them contribute their time and over $29,000 to local community organizations.

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Student Facilities At Tauranga Girls’ College, students have many facilities available to them on campus.

– International Student Centre.

– Whare wananga.

– 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.

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– Drama/video studio.

– Media equipment for Journalism, Art and Television Production.

– Keyboard music laboratory with listening posts and recording studio.

– Digital photography, colour photocopier, ceramics bay and pottery kiln.

– Multimedia Studio.

– Technology and Design workshop with access to electronic and CAD technology.

– A multi-resource library, network, Internet Link, computers, senior study facilities, private reading areas, microfiche reader, careers information centre, as well as a wide range of books, magazines and digital resources.

– A Learning Support Centre for individual tuition and assistance with learning and study skills.

– Computer laboratories with access to intranet and internet.

– Flexible access to bookable computer suites.

– Careers room with computerised career database.

– Health Centre with a registered nurse in attendance.

– Year 13 common room.

– Canteen.

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Student Code • 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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of Conduct • 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.

– Keep classrooms and grounds clean, tidy and free from vandalism.

– Never bring cigarettes, drugs or alcohol to school.

• 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.

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Information Attendance If a student is to be away from school it is essential that a parent makes contact with the school by leaving a message on the absence extension number. We allow a maximum of 15 days absence in one year. If it is not possible to contact the school, students must always, on the first day of return to college, give a note signed by their parent to their Tutor. The note should give the reason for and date of their absence. During school hours, students must be in class unless they are carrying a permission slip from their teacher.

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Parents are asked to advise the college of any physical disability or medical condition which could affect the student while at school so that correct first aid may be administered in cases of emergency.

Uniform If correct uniform is not worn an explanation note may be addressed to the tutor teacher however a student will receive a detention until such time as correct uniform is presented. (See Uniform page 28 in Prospectus).

Health

Passes

Students who are ill during the day, or who are injured while at school, are attended to in the Health Centre. The Nurse is available to students from 9.00am to 3.15pm Monday Thursday. Students who require medication during the day should leave it with the nurse. If a student is too ill to remain at school, she must report to the Health Centre or Student Reception for contact to be made with parents. It is not acceptable for students to use cell phones to call parents to collect them.

Students who have dental, medical or specialist appointments during school hours must bring a note from their parents to Student Reception no later than 9.00 am.

It will be counter-signed and recorded on the Attendance Database.

The Student Health Co-ordinator, Mrs Daysh, is available to students and staff.

Her role is to provide positive and on-going support and resources in the health area.

Students must always wear correct school uniform. In exceptional circumstances and for a very short-term, permission to wear non-uniform items may be obtained from the Deputy Principals.

A doctor runs a free adolescent medical clinic at the College every Thursday. Parent permission is required for students to access this service.

During interval and lunchtime all students are expected to remain on the college campus. If an emergency arises, a special lunch pass may be issued by the Deputy Principals.

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Transport Bicycle racks are provided and are located off 22nd Avenue entrance. Students must wear a cycle helmet and have a method of securing and identifying their cycle. Cycles are not to be ridden in the school grounds and the Road Code applies at all times.

Bus transport is provided by the Tauranga Schools’ Transport Group as an assistance to parents in getting students to school. To be eligible for bus transport, students must live 4.8 km or more from their nearest College.

Bus route information is available in December and final arrangements are made at the commencement of the school year.

A bus pass will be issued to your daughter for her to demonstrate to the bus driver her entitlement to travel by bus. Students who use this service are expected to show concern for the health and safety of others when travelling on buses. If you have any concerns about buses, please telephone and ask to speak to Mrs Deborah Taylor.

Cars may be used to travel to school if necessary and students who intend to use a car must register their intention with the Deputy Principal. Consent forms are available from the Student Reception.

Cars are to be used before and after school only and in accordance with licensing regulations. Street parking only is available for students, requiring students to show consideration for our residential and business neighbours.

Library The library is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm each day. To go to the library during class hours you need a note from your teacher.

Newsletters The Principal emails out monthly newsletters on the first Wednesday of every month. Educational news, student achievements and activities, and events for parents are brought to your attention each month. Hard copies are available. The most recent newsletter can always be found on the school website at www.tgc.school.nz. Other events and opportunities your daughter may be offered by her teachers will be communicated to you as they arise.

Security Neither the use nor possession of cigarettes, cigarette lighters, alcohol or drugs is permitted at school, when in school uniform, or at any school function.

A limited number of lockers are available.

If a student requires a locker she may apply to the Deputy Principal in charge of resources.

A combination lock will be required.

Cell phones are not required at school.

Any cell phone used or turned on during class time will be confiscated. Lost or missing cell phones remain the student’s responsibility.

Any lost property should be reported immediately to a teacher and to the Nurse in the Health Centre, where lost property is kept. Named property is returned to students.

If property is stolen it must be reported immediately to the teacher and to Student Reception.

All articles of clothing and possessions should be clearly marked with the owner’s name.

Valuable articles and large sums of money should not be brought to school. Any fees or payments may be deposited at the Fees Office before 8.35 am.

Students are not permitted to have visitors at school. All visitors are required to introduce themselves and sign in at our reception desk.

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Tauranga Girls’ College

Enrolment Scheme The Secretary for Education has approved the need for Tauranga Girls’ College Board of Trustees to operate an enrolment scheme under S11 Education Act 1989 in order to prevent overcrowding.

The legislation requires the Board of Trustees to create a geographic zone and families who live within that zone are guaranteed enrolment. Proof of residency will be requested.

The Geographic Zone For Tauranga Girls’ College is as follows: Students will be offered enrolment if their usual place of residence is on the Tauranga Girls’ College side of the following road boundaries: – Mount Harbour Bridge to Mount Maunganui – Chapel Street Causeway Bridge, 65 Chapel Street – Waihi Road to Bethlehem and all addresses to the west of Waihi Road – All addresses from Bethlehem to Waipapa River – Kaimai Summit on SH29, up to Number 2860 SH29 – Pyes Pa Road up to Number 2300, including Taumata Road – Mountain Road up to Number 450, including Seales Road – Welcome Bay Road up to Number 830, excluding Kairua Road – Rocky Cutting Road, excluding Upper Papamoa Road – Maungatapu Causeway Bridge – Matakana Island

For Out of Zone Applicants There will be an estimated forty places available on application to out-of-zone applicants.

These will be processed in the following order of priority: - First priority will be given to any applicant who is a sibling of a current student of the school. Proof of sibling relationship may be requested.

- Second priority will be given to any applicant who is a sibling of a former student of the school. Proof of sibling relationship may be requested.

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- Third priority will be given to any applicant who is a child of an employee of the Board of Trustees of the school.

- Fourth priority will be given to all other applicants.

Tauranga Girls’ College

Enrolment Procedure For Contributing Schools:

Preparation For Interview:

– Enrolment packs will be delivered to schools in July.

– Complete the applications form and attach a copy of the documents required.

– Enrolment interviews will be scheduled through your daughter’s Year 8 teacher.

– Bring these papers to your enrolment interview.

– Your enrolment will be confirmed in writing.

Enrolment • Applications for enrolment close Friday 27 August 2010 for the 2011 school year.

For Out of Zone Applicants – Telephone reception 578 8114 to request an enrolment pack.

– Telephone reception to arrange an enrolment interview appointment.

– You will be notified in writing of the outcome and, if offered a place, have 14 days to confirm that offer.

– Any vacancies that subsequently arise will be filled by those applicants on our waiting list.

– If there are more applicants than places available, a ballot will occur 6 September 2010.

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Tauranga Girls’ College

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 Years 9-11

Physical Education Navy Taslon shorts.

Navy blue / mid blue check wool-polyester (material pattern BPW096) pleated skirt.

Knee length.

Plain white blouse or T-shirt or Tauranga Girls’ College T-shirt.

Swimwear (not bikinis)

Years 12-13

For winter, navy blue track suit pants or the regulation tracksuit pants and sports shoes are optional.

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 (winter only).

Jewellery

Jersey or Micro-fleece

STOCKISTS:

Footwear

Footwear: Active Outdoor Clothing, Hannahs, Number 1 Shoe Warehouse, The Warehouse.

A wrist watch, one sleeper or stud in each ear and hair ribbons of school colour are permitted.

Active Outdoor Clothing, Devonport Road and Postie Plus, Fraser Cove.

Tauranga Girls’ College, navy blue, striped V-neck woollen jersey or Tauranga Girls’ College, navy blue, monogrammed zip front fleece.

Plain white ankle socks or navy blue/black/ skin colour opaque pantyhose.

Black polishable leather regulation* lace-up school shoes or blue Roman Sandals or McKinlays navy Safari sandal in summer.

Flat sole ‘ballet-type’ lace up shoes are not acceptable.

Jacket

Tauranga Girls’ College regulation Jacket or Tauranga Girls’ College Blazer or a plain navy blue anorak/parka.

Scarf

Navy Blue

Formal

Business shirt, Tauranga Girls’ College tie.

year 13 summer Senior winter uniform uniform

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* Please check with College if in doubt before purchasing.

Junior summer Junior winter uniform uniform

Tauranga Girls’ College

Personnel Principal

Mrs Pauline Cowens, B Sc, PG Dip SM

Deputy Principals Mrs Sarah Davis, M Ed.Admin, BA Ms Margaret Egan, M Sc (Hons) Mrs Philippa Ferguson, B Ed Ms Glenda Rowlands, B PE Mrs J Leonie Summerville, Dip PE ATCL

Heads of Department Art

Learning Support

Mrs Megan Johnston, DFA, Dip Tchg

Ms Katherine Mordue, BA, B Ed

Business Studies

Mathematics

Mrs Judith Maurice, Dip Sp Subjects

Mr Lewis Hockings, M Sc (Hons)

Computing

Music

Mr Andrew Chapman, BPhEd

Miss Stephanie Geor, B Mus, B Ed

Performing Arts

Physical Education

Miss Christina Cassells, BA (on leave) Miss Stephanie Harford, BA (Acting HOD)

Miss Jill Noble, Dip PE

Science English

Mrs Chris Duggan, BSc

Mrs Sally McCann, BA (Hons) HED

Social Sciences Employment Skills

Mr Murray Armstrong, MA (Hons)

Mrs Janet Whiteman, B Ed

Technology and Design Food and Fashion

Mr Christopher Ferguson, Adv TC

Ms Sheryl Bailey, TTC

Te Reo Guidance

Mrs Thelma Moke, BA

Mrs Judith Morton, Dip G C

Languages Ms Nena Rovekamp, BA, Goethe Inst Cert,GDITE

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Tauranga Girls’ College

Deans Mrs Frances Carter, BA (Hons)

Year 13

Ms Pamela Foyle, B Ed

Year 13

Mrs Sheryl Walker, BA

Year 12

Mrs Elizabeth Coster, BSc

Year 12

Mrs Caroline Bird, B Ed

Year 11

Ms Suzanne Todd, BA (Hons)

Year 11

Mrs Karen Scott, BSc (Hons)

Year 10

Mrs Marjorie Wilkinson, B Tech (Hons)

Year 10

Mrs Carolyn Nemeth, BA

Year 9

Ms Judith Somerville, BA

Year 9

Directors Director of Sport

Director International Students

Mr Mark Elliott, MA (Hons)

Mrs Julie Sommerville, MA (Hons)

Director of Extension and Enrichment Mrs Felicity Pitt, B Soc Sc

Te Kotahitanga Lead Facilitator Te Kotahitanga Project Mrs Margot Calder, MA (Hons)

School Support Services Advisor to Te Kotahitanga Project Ms Tracy Murray, B Tch

Kaituitui Tauira Maori Mrs Shirley Keno, BA

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Tauranga Girls’ College

Teachers Ms Kylie Adam, BFA Mrs Birney Ahomiro-Robinson, BMEd Ms Jill Allan, BA Mrs Jane Baker, Dip HE Ms Kelly Baxter, BA Sci Mrs Sandi Bell, BBS, GDITE Grad Dip IT, Cert Tesol Mrs Robin Blair, BA Ms Linda Boubee-Hill, BA, M Ed Mrs Annette Davidson, BA, PG Dip SM Mrs Marcia Devantier, B HSc, LTCL (piano) Mr Carl Evanson, Dip Art, B Com Mrs Louise Fletcher, BA, BSc Mr Uli Fuerst, BE Miss Kate Gallant, BA Mrs Yvonne Gilbert, BA Mrs Margot Glaser-Brown, BPE Mrs Jacqualine Gould, B Tch Mrs Roberta Gover, B Ed, PG Dip Lang Lit Ed Miss Dianne Govind, B PE Mrs Sarah Graham, BA Mrs Emma Grimwood, BSc (Hons), PGCE Chemistry with Science Ms Natalia Grobler, BA/LLB Ms Amanda Haines, BBS Grad Dip Tchg Mr Richard Hendra, BSc Mr John Highfield, Dip T Mrs Melanie Hill, B Ed Mrs Nicola Hodson, B Soc Sci (Hons) Post Grad Cert of Ed Mr Peter Holman, B Ed Mrs Hiromi Horsley Mrs Audrey Keightley, B Ed, Dip HE Miss Catherine Kelton B Ed Miss Alice Langford, BSc, BA Ms Anna Larsen, BA, B Ed Ms Rachael Leckie, BSc Mrs Tania Lewis-Rickard, B Ed Miss Julienne Lindsay, BA

Miss Nicola MacKenzie, B PE Mrs Robyn Mankelow, BA Miss Whetu Marama Manihera, BSc Ms Renee Marcelis, BDes (Iddn) Mr Murray Mason, TTC Ms Jodie Moore, BA (Hons) Mr Brent Moyer, MSc Mrs Carolyn Nemeth, BA Miss Emma Nottingham, BA Mrs Stephanie O’Sullivan, BSc (Hons) Ms Tamara Patete, BA Mrs Jennifer Peeters, MA, (Hons) Ms Rita Perigo, BAppSci, BA Mr Dallas Pitt, Dip T Miss Michelle Pollard, BSc Mrs Bridget Prendiville, BSc (Hons) Mr Todd Rowling, B Hort Sci Ms Carina Rumney, BA (maternity leave) Ms Maria Sagarzazu, BA Mrs Tess Scully, B Ed Mrs Georgina Shanks, Dip Tchg Mrs Jemima Smith, BSc, Post Grad Sec Tch Dip (Sth Africa) Ms Judith Somerville, BA Ms Chantal Stopford, B Counselling Mr Richard Taylor, BSc Mrs Te Rau Oriwa Te Moni, B Maori Ed, Dip Tchg, Tohu Matauranga Ms Joanna Thomason, B PE Mrs Sarah Tortoiseshell BSc Mr J Peter Trass, BSc Mrs Beth Trebilco, B Ed Mrs Kylie Valentine BA Mr Donald Wallis, BMS Mrs Ann Marie Wilson, BA & PG Dip Tchg Miss Anh Wong, B Ed, BSc Mrs Rosemary Wright, TTC Mrs Barbara Young, Dip PE

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Tauranga Girls’ College

Administrative Staff Mrs Denise Andrews (Principal’s PA) Mr Trevor Brown (Caretaker) Mr Robin Carr (Property & Grounds Manager) Mrs Margaret Christiansen (Finance Officer) Mrs Anne Cooke (Reception) Mrs Angela Daysh (Student Health Co-ordinator) Mr Armand de Villiers (Network Administrator) Mrs Donna Hannah (Network Technician) Mrs Janice Hardy (Health Nurse) Ms Kerri Hoggard (Student Reception) Mrs Marlise Hughes (Canteen) Mrs Wilna Human (Student Reception) Mr Pedersen Kohu (Property) Mrs Elsie Kortegast (Canteen) Mr John Laugesen (Executive Officer) Mr Graham Leigh-McKenzie (Attendance Officer)

Miss Rosemary Middleton, BA, PGDA, NZLSC (Librarian) Mrs Angela Murphy (Technology Technician) Mrs Mavis Ollerenshaw (Library/ACE Co-ordinator) Mr Pradip Patel (Grounds) Mrs Dana Payakovich, BSc (Science Technician) Mrs Linda Penniket (Sports Assistant) Mrs Anne Robinson (Homestay Co-ordinator) Mrs Christine Rutherford (Staffroom Technician) Mrs Nikola Spedding (Canteen Manager) Mrs Deborah Taylor (Senior Markbooks) Mrs Louise Umbers (Office Co-ordinator) Mrs Moira Wynyard (Photocopy Technician)

Teacher Aides Mrs Adele Elliott (Special Needs/ESOL) Mrs Debbie Hodson (Special Needs) Mrs Helen Horn (Special Needs) Mrs Judyann Kameta (Special Needs)

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Ms Desrian Lomax-Davie (Special Needs) Mrs Gwen Ombler (International) Mrs Gaylene Parker (International) Ms Trina Timoti (Special Needs)

Tauranga Girls’ College

School Details School donation 2011

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

$120 for one student – if paid each term: Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 $40 per term Or $110 if paid in full by end of Term 1.

Mrs Rachelle Fraser-Brown (Chairperson) Mrs Jean Walters (Secretary)

These amounts include one school magazine. $90 second and each subsequent member of same family (excludes magazine)

Board of Trustees (BOT) Dr Andrew Chancellor Mrs Megan Cleverley Mrs Pauline Cowens (Principal) Mrs Lesley Jensen Mrs Nan Kingston-Smith Ms Tess Scully (Staff Trustee) Mr Kevin Turanga

Term Dates 2011 Term 1

Anniversary Day: Monday 31 January 2011 Tuesday 1 February - Friday 15 April Tuesday 1 February: Teacher Only Day Wednesday 2 February: Year 13 Thursday 3 February: Year 9 Friday 4 February: Whole School

Sunday 6 February: Waitangi Day

Easter: Good Friday 22 April, Easter Monday 25 April, Easter Tuesday 26 April

Monday 25 April: Anzac Day

Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 15 July

Monday 6 June: Queen’s Birthday Term 3 Monday 1 August - Friday 7 October

Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Tuesday 13 December

Monday 24 October: Labour Day:

Note: Term dates may vary to comply with Ministry of Education requirements.

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PROSPECTUS 2011 Tauranga Girls’ College 930 Cameron Road Tauranga 3112 NEW ZEALAND Telephone: 07 578 8114 Facsimile: 07 578 8447 Email: Email: Website:

info@tgc.school.nz principal@tgc.school.nz www.tgc.school.nz