ABOUT mount maunganui college Mount Maunganui College is a co-educational state school for Years 9 to 13. It was established in 1957. Mount Maunganui College has a proud tradition of service to the local community with high academic achievement, sporting and cultural endeavour. It is located next to the ocean beach in a suburb of Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty.
Mount Maunganui College’s powerful learning and pastoral guidance programmes are an integral part of Year 9 and continue into following years. In these programmes there is an emphasis on numeracy and literacy, development of advanced thinking, cooperative learning and research skills for all students, regardless of their ability.
At Mount Maunganui College we equip students to be life-long learners and global citizens. Students take pride in being “Mounties” – members of a vibrant school community. Mount Maunganui College is committed to a holistic approach to education and to the development of each student’s full potential. We foster responsibility and leadership in students to enable them to serve their communities and take their place in the world.
Mount Maunganui College is committed to the values that are embedded in our mission statement: “Success with Integrity – Whaià te pono.” Students are encouraged to show respect for others, and to be honest in their efforts to succeed, creating an atmosphere where both students and teachers value the school and its strong sense of community.
BE PART OF US OUR AIM . . . Mount Maunganui College believes that it should provide quality education for all of its students
We will achieve this by: • providing a wide range of academic, social, cultural, performing arts, sporting and leisure opportunities • always striving for excellence • acknowledging personal achievement • monitoring the needs of students • maintaining a firm discipline structure • developing harmonious relationships between people • maintaining a competent staff • encouraging parents to participate in the life of the College
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within a caring environment that allows effective teaching and learning to take place.
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• provide up-to-date information and assistance with employment and tertiary education choices;
• allow others to learn
• give personal guidance support
• care for the school environment and property
• build a safe and caring school environment.
• complete homework as set
Parents and students are encouraged to make use of these services.
• follow instructions – obey rules
We do this through: • a well resourced Careers Department • a Learning Centre with well trained staff to support students with special learning and behavioural needs • committed, professional Guidance Counsellors • a dedicated form teacher for each form class and a dean for each year level • the use of a Positive Behaviour for Learning programme (PB4L) • the teaching of our school values RICH: Respect Integrity Co-operative Learner Honesty • a school wide restorative discipline programme • a structured and thorough attendance system • student-based peer mentoring between Year 9 and 13 students • provision of a free lunchtime health services clinic.
EXPECTATIONS
WHAT CAN MOUNT COLLEGE OFFER PARENT COMMUNICATION Honest and open two-way communication between parents and school is vitally important. We pride ourselves on being large enough to give a full range of opportunities but small enough to see each student as an individual.
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• an up-to-date website • access to live assessment and attendance data via web portal • one progress and two formal reports per year • two parent / teacher interview evenings following each report issue
Student development and social interaction need to be such that everyone can find success while at school, ensuring they are well prepared for life when they leave. Our expectations are that students: • attend school regularly • be prepared for work
• strive to do better • show respect for others • be punctual • keep away from out-of-bound areas • maintain a communication link between school and home. These expectations underpin our specific school rules. The rules regard attendance, behaviour, classroom environment, health and safety, uniform, care of property and out-of-bounds areas.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP At Mount Maunganui College we place great importance on providing opportunities for student leadership. We encourage a wide range of leadership opportunities at each year level. Leadership roles develop confidence and independence and allow students to take on a full role in society later in their lives. At Mount Maunganui College we have vertical committees (Years 9-13) that represent the interests of students, our community, the arts and sport. Elected student leaders run each of the councils. The Year 13 students who run the committees coordinate a wide range of activities for students and also have an important role in running assemblies and special awards evenings. Through their committees they canvas a wide range of student opinion that is fed back to the senior management of the college for consideration in decision making. Mount Maunganui College recognises the very important role students play in their leadership capacity. These students have a high profile and a key role in the management of a wide range of student activities.
What can you expect from us? This prospectus outlines our vision for the school and what we see as our key goals for our students. We do not make these promises lightly. We are committed to providing excellent educational opportunities and are energetic in our efforts to ensure every student makes the most of what we offer.
• form teacher and deans who are encouraged to contact home when issues arise
PASTORAL CARE AND GUIDANCE
• an open evening and an optional interview at enrolment
Mount Maunganui College cares for its students by providing these systems and processes:
• an orientation day for all new Year 9 students early in Term 1.
• give professional advice on subjects and qualifications
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MOUNT MAUNGANUI COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2015
We make regular contact via:
Parents are encouraged to contact us when they recognise a learning need or have a concern about their child’s education. Education is about building skills and enthusiasm. Parents’ support and interest is a vital part of this process.
Mount Maunganui College has a number of expectations of its students aimed at ensuring that the school maintains a positive climate. Classroom learning opportunities are our priority.
• wear the correct uniform
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SUBJECT
SCIENCE
SOCIAL SCIENCES
ARTS
YEAR 9
• English • English (ESOL) • French • Te Reo Maori
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Visual Art • Music • Dance • Drama • Elite Performing Arts
• Physical Education • Elite Sports
• Computing • Food • Soft Materials • Hard Materials • Graphics (DVC)
YEAR 10
• English • English (ESOL) • French • Te Reo Maori
• Mathematics
• Science
• Geography / History
• Visual Art • Music • Dance • Drama • Elite Performing Arts
• Physical Education • Elite Sports
• Computing • Soft Materials • Hard Materials • Graphics (DVC) • Home Economics
• Commerce
YEAR 11
• English • English (ESOL) • French • Te Reo Maori
• Mathematics
• Science • Horticulture
• Geography • History
• Visual Art • Music • Dance • Drama
• Sport / Leisure • Health • Multisport • Sport Science
• Computing • Automotive • Soft Materials • Hard Materials • Graphics (DVC) • Home Economics • Hospitality • Practical Technology • Practical Textiles • Digital Media Film
• Accounting • Economics • Business Studies
YEAR 12
• English • English (ESOL) • French • Te Reo Maori • Mahi Toi
• Mathematics
• Science • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Marine Studies • Horticulture
• Geography • History • Tourism • Child Care
• Music • Dance • Drama • Design • Painting • Photography
• Health • Sport Science • Outdoor Education • Sport / Leisure
• Computing • Automotive • Soft Materials • Hard Materials • Graphics (DVC) • Home Economics • Hospitality • Practical Technology • Practical Textiles • Digital Media Film
• Accounting • Economics • Gateway • Core Skills
YEAR 13
• English • English (ESOL) • French • Te Reo Maori
• Maths Calculus • Science • Biology • Maths Statistics • Chemistry • Physics • Marine Studies
• Geography • History • Classical Studies • Tourism
• Music • Dance • Drama • Design • Painting • Photography
• Health • Sport Science • Outdoor Education • Sport / Leisure
• Computing • Technology • Graphics (DVC) • Home Economics • Hospitality • Practical Technology • Practical Textiles • Digital Media Film
• Accounting • Economics • Gateway • Core Skills
YEAR 9 & 10
A separate Year 10 option selection form needs to be completed on enrolment. Two option subjects for a full year.
SENIOR SCHOOL (YEARS 11, 12 AND 13) All senior students must undertake a full course of study made up of six subjects except those Year 13 students undertaking a full Level 3 NCEA course (five subjects) who will have study time allocated to them.
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MULTI LEVEL STUDY
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The senior school timetable is structured in such a way that students may study subjects selected from any of the levels (provided they meet a subject’s prerequisites).
BURSARIES – YEAR 13 At the end of the year, Year 13 students may apply for a wide range of Bursaries that may be taken up when entering a tertiary level of education. These Bursaries range in value from $300 to $6,000.
TECHNOLOGY
COMMERCE
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MATHEMATICS
PATHWAYS
All students study a compulsory programme of English, mathematics, Science, Social Science and Physical Education / Health. Literacy and Numeracy support is provided in both English and Mathematics. In addition, each Year 9 student chooses four option subjects. Each option will run for two terms. An Elite Sports Performance class will be offered to students with high level sporting talents. This class will not be streamed (mixed ability) and will concentrate on an integrated learning programme to complement their sporting focus.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
LANGUAGES
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ASSISTED LEARNING PROGRAMME Students who have special learning difficulties are placed in the Alternative Learning Programme to allow for them to receive more individualised teaching.
GATE (GIFTED AND TALENTED)
Every student has the right and the responsibility to achieve to their potential
Students who show that they have special talent in particular areas of the curriculum or extra curricular activities are identified and encouraged to extend their talents through a programme that is designed for them in consultation with the student, parents and programme co-ordinator. Accelerated classes will be targeted for extension programmes. The GATE Coordinator will also arrange for after school workshops for Year 9 students and Year 8 students from the contributing schools. The different faculty areas in the college create each workshop. Virtual School to School programmes are also being trialled.
EDUCATION
ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE The academic philosophy of the College is that students have the best chance to learn when they
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We will academically stream our Year 9, 10 and 11 classes (with the exception being the Elite Sports Performance classes). This will enable us to narrow the ability range within each class so that our teachers can better focus on the common learning needs within the group as well as cater for individual needs. Opportunities are available for students to
shift levels as their potential develops. The College is a member of the GATE project which provides extension enrichment programmes for gifted and talented students. A number of classes will provide additional support to those students with significant learning needs.
ENHANCED LEARNING PROGRAMME Every endeavour is made at Mount Maunganui College to meet the needs of our students. To accomplish this goal we have created a number of programmes to support the various talents and requirements of the students.
ELITE PERFORMING ARTS / SPORTS PERFORMANCE Contributing schools are approached to identify talented performing arts / sports students while they are in Year 8. Students are invited to apply for the Elite Performing Arts / Sports Performance Programme and then assessed by staff working in the programme. After this assessment, students are enrolled in the programme after signing an agreement in which they commit to meeting the course requirements, including regular training sessions, mentoring and ongoing dedication to their preferred sport or discipline.
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are grouped in classes of similar ability and extended to the utmost.
All classes are streamed by ability into three bands. The top two classes in the A Band are further streamed so that the top English and Mathematics students are placed together for their learning. Experience shows that perhaps only 45-50% of students are equally talented in English and Mathematics and therefore this refined streaming allows for the teachers to work at a more advanced level with the top students in each discipline.
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CULTURAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES
We are proud of our many successes and equally proud of the high level of participation both from
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• Bands
• Young Innovators Awards
• Debating
• Performing Arts
• Itinerant Music
• Sheila Winn Shakespeare
• Maori Culture Group – Kapahaka
• Singing Groups
• Stage Challenge
• Student Exchanges
• Public Speaking
• Mooting
• Spirit of Adventure
• IT Mashup
• NZ Smokefree Rock Quest
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the students and staff who manage and coach these activities.
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SPORTING
SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES
FACILITIES
Organised school teams participate in competitions specially organised by sports codes. Fixtures are arranged with other Bay of Plenty schools as well as an annual exchange with Lynfield College in
We have just completed a building programme providing a wide range of quality facilities.
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CODES OFFERED INCLUDE: • Athletics
• Golf
• Squash
• Assembly Hall
• Resource and Research Centre (Library) • Marae
• Badminton
• Hockey
• Surf Life Saving
• Automotive Workshop
• Basketball
• Mountain Biking
• Swimming
• Canteen
• Music Suite • Performing Arts Centre
• Cricket
• Multi Sport / Triathlon
• Table Tennis
• Careers Centre
• Cross Country
• Netball
• Volleyball
• Commercial Kitchen
• Photography Darkroom
• Water Polo
• Computer Rooms
• Science Laboratories
• Fitness Room
• Squash Court
• Gymnasium and Sports Fields
• Technology Centre
• Cycling
• Rock Climbing
• Football
• Rugby
Weight training facilities are also available in the Gymnasium complex. Any sport that a student wishes to be involved in can be included in the list should the need arise.
• Heated Pool • International Students Centre
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Auckland.
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while studying in New Zealand.
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PLICATIONS
on form and tuition agreement ool.nz MOUNT MAUNGANUI COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2014
ok at the information on our procedures, refund conditions, courses, qualifications and your enquiry by e-mail to:
11 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS In 2014 we expect to welcome international fee-paying students from at least twelve countries. We welcome the diversity and international dimension that they offer. International students are home-
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hosted with local families and are encouraged to participate in wider College life.
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CODE
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Mount Maunganui College has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the Code are available from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz/international
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 www.acc.co.nz
IMMIGRATION Full details of visa requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through Immigration New Zealand, and can be viewed on their website at: www.immigration.govt.nz
HEALTH SERVICES Most international 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: www.moh. govt.nz
MEDICAL & TRAVEL INSURANCE International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. We prefer to deal with UniCare.
INQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS You can download an application form and tuition agreement from our website www.mmc.school.nz Before you apply, please look at the information on our website: costs, requirements, procedures, refund conditions, facilities, equipment, staffing, courses, qualifications and accommodation. Please send your enquiry by e-mail to: international@mmc.school.nz