Central Southland College

Central Southland College “To the Heights”

Welcome to Central Southland College

Central Southland College

If you’re looking for a stable, rural co-ed school built on strong, caring relationships and people working closely together, you’re looking in the right direction.

If you also feel comfortable with the idea of a moderate sized school, where teachers will get to know your children well, identify their needs and provide well-matched challenges, you’re hot on the trail.

And if you also want a school with a strong focus on continuous

“We would like to thank CSC for the many amazing experiences it has provided our two children”

improvement, where teachers are active learners too and which has a sense of being “on the move” – you’ve just found it!

For us, the purpose is clear: we’re here to learn. And children learn best when they feel known, noticed and respected; when they are challenged by high expectations and supported with lots of help.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Kevin McSweeney, Principal

Our Supportive Environment New Students.....

How will we look after you?

Your Form Teacher will meet with you at the start of every day

Your Coaches will extend you in your favourite sports and cultural activities

For the Year 8s, Year 13 Peer Support buddies will keep an eye on you in the first few weeks

Later on, your Career Advisors will guide you in planning for the next big step!

Your class camp will help you get to know new classmates from all over the district Your Dean will support and guide you all the way through CSC Your Guidance Counsellor will listen any time you need special help

“...a friendly school culture. Our kids have been welcomed and feel included”

And of course, all your learn – every day!

Teachers will help you

CSC • A place to learn • A place to feel safe • A place to learn • A place to have fun • A place to learn • Your Place

Our Focus On Learning

Our purpose is clear – we’re here to learn!

Our smaller classes mean better individual attention. (Average 25 for Juniors, 15 for Seniors).

Extension Mathematics classes at Year 9 and 10, together with a wide range of extra challenges mean there is plenty of stimulation for the more able.

Extra Reading and Maths support mean those who find the basics difficult get the help they need.

“The staff have been so supportive and helpful” ERO’s June 2008 visit confirmed, yet again, the high quality of student care, teaching, and focus on learning at Central Southland College.

Homework is important in some subjects – but very different from Primary school! Students are expected to take increasing responsibility for their own learning.

Teachers go out of their way to provide extra help and tutorials, meaning there is always support when your child needs it.

“Students learn in the most normal, healthy environment (co-ed), but also with the help of a wide range of activities, strong role models, clear boundaries and consistent consequences” Both parents and students consistently rate positive, caring relationships as a special feature of learning at CSC.

We expect every student’s “Personal

Best”

A CSC Education Opens Exciting Career Possibilities

“I like the emphasis on achieving to high levels rather than just passing” In a rapidly changing world, what you learn needs to be continually updated! On the other hand, some universal skills and qualities will remain as important as ever. At CSC, our curriculum is continually reviewed to ensure a relevant, meaningful education, so you’re ready for the next big step – into the exciting world of unlimited career

possibilities!

As well as high quality teaching, CSC will also help you to “Find the path that is right for you” How ? By giving you…

• Excellent subject selection guidance through your senior years • 1-1 interviews to help develop awareness of your talents and strengths • Information about a wide range of opportunities – and how to access them • Taster training courses and work exploration while still at school • Help to apply for scholarships, tertiary courses, apprenticeships, accommodation, and much more...

... because your success at CSC gives you Exciting Career possibilities Vet, Nurse. Fashion Designer, Musician, Web Designer, Printer, Boat Builder, Farmer, Tradesman and Tradeswoman, Writer, Engineer, Interior Decorator, Builder, Baker, Graphic Designer, Businessman, Secretary, Engineer, Painter, Welder, Photographer, Actor, Teacher, Pilot, Computer Programmer, Animator, Video and Film Maker, Fashion Model, Surveyor, Sports Coach, Lawyer ...the choice is yours

“We just love CSC. Well done guys!�

Our Values

Our school community is built on a firm foundation of positive values and clear expectations. As well as expanding the mind, we’re also here to learn what it means to grow into responsible, well-balanced young men and women, ready to take their place in the adult world. We do this in many ways, both in and out of the classroom.

Our Mission

To provide everyone with the opportunity to be the best they can be

Our Motto

Ad Summum – Reach for the Heights Ki Te Matauranga teitei

Our Values Here at CSC...

• We take Responsibility for ourselves • We Respect each other and our environment • We try our Best • We Accept and Help others • We are Honest • We get Involved

Curriculum Courses

Options

All year 9 students will study each option as a taster, then choose two courses later in the year

Year 9

English Health Mathematics Science Social Studies Physical Education

Art Dance/Drama Music Technology Digital Technologies

Agriculture Economics Home Economics Graphics & Design Textiles French Graphics & Design Digital Technologies Home Economics Economics French

Year 10

Plus any 2 Option Subjects

Agriculture Art Drama Technology Music Textiles

Year 11

Plus any 3 Subjects

Year 11 NCEA Level 1

Year 12

Plus any 5 Subjects at Level 1 or 2

English Health Mathematics Physical Education Science Social Studies

Accounting Agriculture Art Drama Economics Geography Graphics & Design History

NCEA Level 1 English Mathematics Science

NCEA Level 2 English (either Level 1 or 2)

Year 13 NCEA Level 3 &Scholarship

5 or 6 Subjects at Level 1,2 or 3

Multi Level Studies are available in Year 11, 12 and 13 (i.e. Students may study at different levels for different subjects).

All subjects are offered subject to teacher availability and student numbers.

Some subjects may be available on-line or through the Correspondence School, subject to approval on an individual basis.

Home Economics Digital Technologies Music Physical Education Life Skills/Recreation Textiles Trade Skills French

Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Accounting Agriculture Art Biology Chemistry Drama Economics Geography Graphics & Design History Home Economics Hospitality & Catering French

Life Skills / Recreation Marketing & Management Mathematics Mathematics with Statistics Music Physical Education Physics Tourism & Travel Trade Skills – Engineering Trade Skills – Joinery Textiles Digital Technologies

Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Accounting Agriculture Biology Chemistry Drama Economics English Geography Graphics & Design History

Home Economics Hospitality & Catering Marketing & Management Mathematics with Calculus Mathematics with Statistics Music Art Physical Education Physics Trade Skills– Engineering Trade Skills – Joinery Tourism & Travel ICT Textiles - Fashion and Design

Uniforms

Girls’ Uniforms

Boys’ Uniforms

Summer Uniform

Summer/Winter Uniform

• Navy dress shorts or CSC summer skirt • White, short-sleeved, tailored shirt • Black, flat leather shoes

• Navy shorts, or long mid-grey trousers • Sky blue shirt – short or long-sleeved or short sleeved, CSC shirt (monogrammed) • Regulation school tie (optional) • Sky blue walk socks with shorts, or grey or black socks with long trousers • Black lace-up leather shoes

Winter Uniform • Napier tartan kilt, maximum length 25cm from the ground • White, long-sleeved, tailored shirt • Navy tights

Uniform suppliers All Items Merv’s and Millies Great North Road, Winton Footwear: Hannahs Shoes Some items also stocked by: H & J Smith and Postie Plus Invercargill

Year 13 requirements issued at start of each year)

Outerwear for Boys and Girls • Navy regulation school blazer, or • Plain navy vest • Plain navy jacket or polar fleece • A navy waterproof jacket/parka for wet weather • Navy or white gloves/scarf • Navy gloves For both boys and girls, extreme hairstyles or unnatural colours are not acceptable.

Hair bands, ties and clasps are to be in school colours.

Hair must be clean and tidy.

No jewellery may be worn except a wristwatch and one pair of studs or keepers.

No facial piercings.

Sport and Cultural Activities Develop Well - Rounded Character “a friendly environment for our children”

“…an approachable

and comfortable atmosphere…”

Adventure Days Archery Art Tutorials Athletics Badminton Basketball Board Games Canoe-Polo Chess Choir Creative Writing Cricket Crosscountry Cycling

Debating Dodgeball Equestrian Fabric Crafts Fencing Garment Making Gold Rush Hockey Indoor Bowls Interhouse Competitions Jazz Band Kayaking Lawn Bowls Leadership Programme

Motocross Multisport Netball Orienteering Major Production Pilates Rockquest Rugby – Boys & Girls Rugby 7’s Running for Fitness Set Painting Ski Team Snowboarding Team Soccer – Boys & Girls

Softball Squash Stage Challenge Swimming Talent Quest Tennis Touch Trapshooting Theatresports Volleyball Water Polo Water-skiing Woodwork

The school motto is Ad Summum, or “To the Heights”.

This implies the value of setting our sights firmly on the highest goals and of striving always for better things.

As a school, we have a clear corporate direction, which models the striving upwards we expect students to develop during their time here.

Ad Summum – Ki Te Matauranga teitei

Central Southland College Address: Postal Address: Telephone: Facsimile: Email: Website:

Grange Street, Winton 9720 New Zealand PO Box 94 Winton 9741 New Zealand 03 236 7646 03 236 7645 office@csc.school.nz www.csc.school.nz