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Welcome from the Executive Principal It is a great pleasure to introduce ACG Strathallan as a truly world-class school. The whole school community has a clear focus on learning and the outstanding success of our students since the School’s foundation in 2001 provides evidence of just how effective our learning and teaching programmes are. Students consistently achieve ‘Top in the World’ and ‘Top in New Zealand’ status in the Cambridge International Examinations and achievement across the board is maintained at a very high level. ACG Strathallan’s friendly and family-oriented approach provides a safe learning environment where high standards are set and family values reinforced. We ensure that every kind of success is recognised with the guidance of our motto, “Pride in Achievement”.
Mr Robin Kirkham B.Sc., B.A., H.Dip.Ed. Executive Principal, ACG Strathallan
ACG Strathallan’s Vision ACG Strathallan is a place where young people are encouraged and challenged to exceed their own expectations and to achieve to their full academic and personal potential. Learning and enjoyment go hand in hand with the all-round development of each person. It is a place where the individual is valued and appreciated. At ACG Strathallan, we aim to educate our students to be creative problem-solvers who are willing to take considered risks and become lifelong learners with a love of learning. We want our students to be both independent and interdependent in their relations with others and to become useful contributors and strong leaders in the competitive global community of their future. A focus on learning ensures that each student’s needs are carefully considered. All students are encouraged and supported to achieve to their highest level. Outstanding teachers and an emphasis on literacy and numeracy are fundamental. Our pastoral systems provide active support based on strong ties between home and school. At ACG Strathallan, we place high value on ensuring a safe and secure environment in which each person is accepted and supported.
ACG Strathallan
ACG Strathallan College
ACG Strathallan is an outstanding independent co-educational facility. The campus was developed to provide a continuous educational path for those who place pride in achievement.
Learning is central at ACG Strathallan College. We prepare students thoroughly for further study at tertiary level and for future employment.
Stretching over 14.5 hectares and sited 1.5 kilometres from the Southern Motorway’s Papakura exit, ACG Strathallan provides an easily accessible location. ACG Strathallan is one of the largest independent school complexes in New Zealand. This superb facility provides world-class education through the ACG Strathallan Preschool (for children aged three months to five years), ACG Strathallan Primary School for Years 1 to 6 and ACG Strathallan College for Years 7 to 13, with each area having its own comprehensive facilities.
The College offers: • Enthusiastic and highly-skilled teachers • An outstanding record of achievement • Programmes designed to challenge and to stimulate • A wide range of subjects • A wide range of competitive sporting opportunities • Very strong visual and performing arts • Individual academic goals under the guidance of a teacher/tutor • University of Cambridge International Examinations: Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A/AS Levels.
One Path to Achievement Learning in life starts from a very young age, which is why the ACG Strathallan experience is offered from Preschool through to preparation for tertiary education and graduation from College.
ACG Strathallan School
Developing a love of learning and savouring achievement are characteristics we seek to develop from the first day at ACG Strathallan. We achieve this by:
ACG Strathallan School provides an environment in which our primary students flourish. Their academic and social skills are nurtured and stretched by highly professional and caring teachers. We place a strong emphasis on the value of academic study, a positive work ethic and a love of learning.
• Encouraging and challenging each student to strive to do his or her best
Individual attention is maximised in each classroom.
• Effective use of technology integrated into educational programmes at all levels to encourage students to think creatively and critically • Providing opportunities for students to participate and compete in a wide range of sporting and physical activities and express themselves through visual and performing arts • Providing leadership opportunities. Students can apply to enter ACG Strathallan at any stage of their education or can make the campus their preferred place of learning from Preschool through to College.
A strong focus on literacy and numeracy and specialist teachers in languages, music, art, physical education and science are a feature.
myACG Discovery and independent learning beyond the classroom are supported through our exciting online learning system Blackboard. This hosts unique and specific course and subject resources that support learning and allow teacher direction and parent access.
The ABCs of Achievement
A. The academic focus that is a feature of B. ACG Strathallan ensures that time in the classroom is valued and appreciated, and a love of learning fostered.
The ACG Strathallan campus provides a balanced education that is both forwardlooking but anchored on the strengths and essential teachings learned from the past.
C. The curriculum’s philosophies are built around the importance of teamwork, the worth of the individual and active encouragement of both achievement and excellence.
ACG Strathallan Preschool
Our facilities
ACG Strathallan Preschool helps children to acquire a variety of important skills, knowledge and attitudes that will affect their ability to learn, their personal development, their relationships and their future achievement. There is a strong emphasis on oral language development and opportunities for thinking, problem-solving, experimenting, self-expression and discovery. Expert staff ensure children have a positive start to learning. Enrolments for weekly, daily or half-daily attendance are available.
ACG Strathallan College is sited in a modern, purpose-built facility built around a central courtyard. Spacious classrooms and corridors offer an open environment in keeping with the College’s prime location. ACG Strathallan School offers a high level of specialist facilities. A fully-equipped science laboratory, art room and computer room are part of the learning environment. Classrooms are clustered around central atriums that offer a uniquely safe and stimulating environment. The School has its own hall that caters for both performance arts and indoor sports. Situated in a central position on the campus, ACG Strathallan Preschool occupies an attractive and spacious area. Through well-equipped classrooms, pleasant outdoor playing and activity areas and the creation of a lively and interesting environment, the Preschool offers a stimulating and safe place to learn. ACG Strathallan’s spacious outdoor facilities and sporting areas ensure that a complete education is provided. Soccer and rugby fields, tennis and netball courts, an aerobics room, a full gymnasium and a sports hall are featured within the campus grounds.
Bright Minds, Bright Future ACG Strathallan is proud to offer the University of Cambridge International Examinations and has consistently received Top Centre awards. Cambridge Qualifications are: Internationally recognised: Cambridge offers reliable, rigorous and flexible assessment, leading to international qualifications which are recognised and valued by universities, educators and employers worldwide. Progressive and Flexible: The programmes and qualifications are flexible, offering a wide diversity of options and pathways to meet the needs of different students.
Learner-centred and Enquiry-based: A Cambridge international education develops a broad range of skills which equip students for the challenges of university and employment. Students develop problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, teamworking, independent learning and communication skills. For more information, please visit www.cie.org.uk
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Hayfield Way, RD1 Papakura, New Zealand Phone: +64 9 295 0830. Fax: +64 9 295 0833 Email: strathallan@acgedu.com As at March 2012, every attempt was made to present accurate information in this prospectus. Academic Colleges Group reserves the right to change without notice programmes, terms and conditions, both before and after the student’s admission.
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