Hillmorton High School
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• Second largest city in New Zealand with 400,000 people. • Friendly people who will make you feel welcome. • 600 parks covering 6,000 hectares; public gardens, and private gardens are wonderful in spring, summer and autumn. • Modern exciting shopping malls in the city and suburbs-prices are very competitive. • Hundreds of international students in its schools, language centres, Polytechnic, College of Education and Universitites. • Beaches, rivers, mountains, ski fields, forests and farms are all very close.
Accomodation
As Hillmorton High School is a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, it is a requirement that international students live in a family home, not a flat or boarding house. Our homestay co-ordinator will find suitable homestay accomodation for students.
School Location
Hillmorton High School is located ten minutes from central Christchurch, easily accessible by public transport. Easy access to tourist and recreational activities such as surfing and skiing within wider Canterbury and South Island. PO Box 33-115 Tankerville Road Christchurch New Zealand
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Personal Best - Nothing Less
INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS
Christchurch Information
Academic Success
Introduction To The School The Rigorous Pursuit of Academic Success
Goals We are dedicated to
Achievement is the primary focus at Hillmorton High School. All students are encouraged to believe in their own ability. Developing this potential so that our students achieve to the best of their ability, is the driving force at the school.
The Rigorous Pursuit of Academic Success Celebrating Diversity and Community Developing Leadership and Independence
Values We are dedicated to
A culture of continuous school improvement exists, where achievement in broad terms- academic and social is emphasised. Our curriculum is broad, designed to meet the diverse needs of our school community.
Ako - Passionate Teaching and Learning Whanaungatanga - A Caring Community Whakaiti - Pride and Humility Mana - Integrity, Honesty and Respect
The school has
• A teaching staff committed to being a professional learning community. • A commitment to the pursuit of excellence and the highest of pedagogical practices ensures that all students will learn. • A culture of collaboration and a focus on results means that every student is assured of an education that is second to none. • A wide range of subject choice. • Ideal size of 700, where students are able to be known by name and supported in small tutor groups and family. • Quality home stays. • An International Department which provides a full range of pastoral support.
International Programme Key features of the International Student Programme
• Hillmorton High School has a long association with international students and we welcome applications from students at all levels (Ages 13-19). • English is available from beginners through to mainstream New Zealand English classes. • Strong links with home stay parents. • Strong links with parents of international students and local and international agents. • Clear procedures to ensure safety, happiness and academic success. • An inclusive environment where individual needs are met.
We offer a full range of academic subjects- English, Mathematics, Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, Spanish, Japanese, Accounting, Economics, History, Geography.
Also available are vocational subjects- Outdoor Education, Photography, Performing Arts - Music, Drama and Dance, Hospitality, Visual Arts, Tourism, Engineering, Building, Business Studies and Computing.
Extra-Curricular Activities A Wide Range of Extra-Curricular Activities
Hillmorton High School offers students a wide range of co-curricular activities, providing the opportunity for students to be involved in the wider life of the school. The provision of co-curricular activites allows for the development of our school goals of "Development Leadership and Independence" and "Celebrating Diversity and Community." We offer a wide range of sports. Students can participate in sports such as football, hockey, rugby, volleyball and basketball. There are opportunities to partake in Outdoor Education activites such as camps, caving, skiing, kayaking and high ropes to name just a few.
Performing and Visual Arts are a strength. Dance, Drama and Music activities abound as co-curricular activities.