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PROSPECTUS - 2014

Clyde Road │ Napier 4110 │ Hawke’s Bay │ New Zealand Telephone 06 835 1069 │ Facsimile 06 835 8164 www.nghs.school.nz

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CONTENTS CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................... 2 MARY NIXON PRINCIPAL ................................................................................................. 3 NAPIER GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL ........................................................................................ 4 EDUCATION REVIEW OFFICE REPORT SUMMARY - 2009 ......................................... 5 NAPIER GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL - CHARTER GOALS ..................................................... 6 Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.

SCHOOL HISTORY ............................................................................................................. 7 PROPOSED TERM DATES AND HOLIDAYS – 2014 ....................................................... 8 THE SCHOOL TIMETABLE ............................................................................................... 8 THE CURRICULUM ............................................................................................................ 9 SENIOR SCHOOL ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................... 9 CURRICULUM PLANNER (2014)................................................................................... 10 YEAR 9 CURRICULUM .................................................................................................... 11 YEAR 10 CURRICULUM .................................................................................................. 11 YEAR 11 CURRICULUM .................................................................................................. 11 YEAR 12 CURRICULUM .................................................................................................. 11 YEAR 13 CURRICULUM .................................................................................................. 11 SPECIAL PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................ 12 NGHS GUIDANCE NETWORK......................................................................................... 14 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014-2016 ................................................................................ 15 SCHOOL COUNCIL .......................................................................................................... 15 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL INTERESTS ....................................... 16 SPORTS ............................................................................................................................. 17 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 18 UNIFORM .......................................................................................................................... 20 WHAT THE SCHOOL EXPECTS OF STUDENTS ................................................................. 21 CONSEQUENCES ............................................................................................................. 25

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MARY NIXON PRINCIPAL Napier Girls’ High School focuses on high quality teaching and learning programmes to ensure students gain an excellent all-round education. Academic achievement is valued and the school consistently gains results in national qualifications that exceed those in other similar schools.

Students are actively encouraged to participate in sport, music and cultural activities to build skills, confidence and teamwork. Participation rates are high and many girls represent the school at regional and higher levels.

The school is characterised by excellent relationships between staff and students. Teachers are dedicated professionals and work hard to develop the full potential of each student. There are many traditions that help provide a safe caring environment where students feel they belong.

There are excellent pastoral systems to ensure students are known and given appropriate individual guidance and support during their years at Napier Girls’ High School.

Students develop strong friendships that continue for many years. The school is well supported by the Old Girls’ Association, the Parent Teachers’ Association and an excellent Board of Trustees.

Families choosing Napier Girls’ High School for their daughters’ education seek a family environment with a wide range of opportunities available that encourage the development of confident independent young women.

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NAPIER GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL Napier Girls’ High School is committed to quality education for girls in a caring environment

Napier is an attractive area with an excellent climate and many lifestyle attractions. It is well served for education with a number of secondary schools to choose from. Each has its own character and families can decide which offers the best opportunities for them. Napier Girls’ High School has an enrolment scheme as the number of students wishing to attend exceeds the number allowed by the limited school site. Families need to follow the procedures for enrolment.

Napier Girls’ High School offers opportunities for all-round individual development. The school was built in 1884 and has many traditions which contribute to its special character. Many girls who attended here are still involved with the school and there are a number of significant ceremonies held each year that Old Girls’ participate in.

The school has high academic and personal expectations of students. Results in national examinations exceed those of other similar schools year after year and large numbers of students are involved in co-curricular activities. There is a huge variety of opportunities available in sport, music and cultural areas. Students are encouraged to participate and many also represent the school at regional and national levels of competition. Vertical forms and a House system ensure students mix with a wide variety of people of different ages and interests. They develop confidence and personal skills and build strong loyalties to their school. Staff enjoy the friendly, respectful relationships with students and the caring supportive environment.

Deans follow through with a year level to assist students who are encouraged to reach their potential.

Napier Girls’ High School places a strong emphasis on teaching and learning. It provides excellent facilities and a safe environment for students to develop the skills necessary for whatever choices they want to take on in the future. Students are encouraged to make the most of all the opportunities on offer and enjoy their time here.

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EDUCATION REVIEW OFFICE REPORT SUMMARY - 2009 Napier Girls’ High School this year celebrates 125 years of education for students in Years 9 to 13.

The unique values and traditions of the school have been retained and celebrated. Since the November 2005 ERO report, a new principal has been appointed and the enrolment zone of the school extended. The board of trustees and principal have a clear strategic focus on fostering academic excellence, through high quality teaching and learning, and supporting students to develop skills for life-long learning. Students have a wide range of academic, cultural and sporting opportunities.

Significant progress has been made in addressing areas identified for improvement in the previous ERO report, that include learning support, use of student achievement information and consultation with the community. Teachers’ participation in extensive professional learning and development (PLD) develops teaching strategies to increase students’ competency in higher order thinking and engagement in learning. Staff PLD has led to significant changes in approaches to teaching and learning for students.

Respectful and affirming relationships between students and teachers are evident throughout the school. Students have a strong voice in school decisions through their leadership portfolios and representation on a range of teacher-led committees. They are supported to take responsibility for their learning and be self motivated to achieve. Students demonstrate pride in their school.

The previous ERO report acknowledged the high levels of achievement by students in the school.

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) for 2008 show that senior students in Years 11 to 13 achieve significantly above national averages and schools of similar type. The overall achievement of M�ori and Pacific students exceeds national averages. Of significance is the increased retention of M�ori students at Years 12 and 13. In Years 9 and 10, students’ levels of achievement in literacy and numeracy are known on entry, and ongoing assessments measure subsequent improvement using comparative data. Data shows that most students make progress during their time in Years 9 and 10.

Student success in all endeavours is celebrated. Senior managers and teachers demonstrate a belief that all students should achieve to their potential. Individual progress and achievement is closely traced, with intervention and extension programmes tailored for each student’s needs.

Teachers are well prepared and responsive to students’ learning needs through their effective use of assessment information. They continually strive to make learning meaningful for students.

The principal’s leadership is well informed by current educational theory and research. She is capably supported by a team of senior managers. The principal, students and staff work closely together through networks of leadership across the school.

Trustees are highly visible in the school. They consult with and respond to recommendations from senior managers, staff and students. The board works closely with the principal and staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for students. They bring a range of skills to their governance roles and actively participate in training.

High quality self review is evident in the board’s planned review cycle and recently completed strategic and annual plans. The board is well informed about students’ education, achievement and care through monthly reports from the principal, hostel manager and heads of departments.

Through discussions with ERO, senior managers recognise the need to build on staff skills and current improvement strategies to diversify opportunities for students’ learning. They have identified the need to develop flexible programmes to increase student choice, have personalised career plans for beyond school. Such planning, in collaboration with parents and wh�nau, needs to capture and build on the learning and skills students bring with them to secondary education.

The shared vision for education at Napier Girls’ High School, based on culture of empowering young women, is moving the school from one that stands on tradition, to one that builds on tradition to equip students with the confidence and skills needed to a challenging future.

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NAPIER GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL - CHARTER GOALS

“Inspiration from the past, learning for today and tomorrow, vision for the future” Goal 1 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Develop a broad, relevant and stimulating learning environment ensuring that every student realises her highest academic potential and is equipped with essential skills and values for life beyond school.

Goal 2

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Retain and seek highly qualified staff who will actively deliver the vision of the school facilitating learning for every student.

Goal 3 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

Establish interactive links with the school family and wider community to enhance every student’s opportunities at school and beyond.

Goal 4 RESOURCES

Provide resources and manage risks to deliver broad based learning which meets the needs of staff and students, whether academic or vocational.

Goal 5 IDENTITY AND VALUES

Ensure values are embraced and practised by all to develop our school and hostel kaupapa to be inclusive and responsive to individuality.

Goal 6 TRANSITION

Prepare students for further education and careers.

MISSION Napier Girls’ High School is a vibrant teaching and learning community which builds on its proud heritage to equip and resource each student to thrive in the 21st century.

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SCHOOL HISTORY AD LUCEM - Towards the Light

In July 1883 plans were submitted to the Board of Governors for a school for girls in Napier. In August of the same year the Board advertised for a Lady Principal who would be required to teach English, Latin, French and Mathematics and take charge of the Boarding establishment.

Miss M.E. Hewett was appointed, and the school opened on January 29, 1884. The original school course included English, French, Latin, German, Drawing, Singing and Callisthenics.

Thirty nine pupils were on the books that first day, and one boarder was enrolled.

In those early days, the Napier Boys’ High School was also in Clyde Road, on the Northern side. When the boys moved to their present site in 1926, the girls’ school acquired their former area. This is where the technology block, the netball and tennis courts, the gymnasium and the swimming pool are now situated. Napier Girls’ and Boys’ still combine for several social activities, e.g. hostel activities, dramatic productions, socials.

The original school building had classrooms on the ground floor, and rooms for the boarders upstairs. It stood where the main hostel building, Hewett House, now stands. It was badly damaged in the 1931 earthquake, and had to be demolished.

The main building of the present school, named Spencer Building after Miss A.E.J. Spencer, the school’s third principal, stands in what was the original playing area of the first school.

The original school in 1898

With changes in education, and an increase in roll, rebuilding has taken place, with the addition of the McCarthy Building (Science and Drama), Arthur House (Music), and the R. James gymnasium and a complete renovation of the main Spencer Building. The Walker Building, a major new technology development and English suite was completed in 2000. The Naumann Building was replaced by the Hague Building in 2006, a state-of-the-art facility accommodating Geography, History, Social Studies, Accounting, Economics and Computing rooms.

Other facilities include a Hall in which the whole school can be seated, five computer rooms and a well stocked comfortable library with networked computer pod for research, carpeted classrooms and modern science laboratories, horticulture unit and a theatre.

The school is fortunate to have pleasant grounds, that include tennis and netball courts, a swimming pool, a soccer field, pleasant seating areas with grass and trees, and a shade area. The school recognises the special needs of senior girls and caters for them. For example, Year 13 students may wear mufti, and may go home for some of their study periods. An employment skills course for Year 12 and 13 students was established in 1999.

A tradition of the school is the involvement of senior students in leadership roles. Each year up to 22 students are elected as Prefects. Form Captains, Peer Support Leaders and Bus Prefects are also senior leadership roles. There are also leadership roles for junior students.

Today, Napier Girls’ High School has a roll of about 900 students with some 65 teachers and 7 visiting instrumental teachers. An enrolment scheme was put in place in 1997, and enacted in 1998 when the school was forced to turn away 100 prospective Year 9 students to prevent overcrowding. There has been a significant waiting list ever since.

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PROPOSED TERM DATES AND HOLIDAYS – 2014 The school year is divided into four terms. These are the term dates and holidays for 2014.

Term 1: Monday 27 January – Thursday 17 April Term 2: Monday 5 May – Friday 4 July Term 3: Monday 21 July – Friday 26 September Term 4: Monday 13 October – Monday 15 December HOLIDAYS School will be closed Waitangi Day Good Friday Easter Monday Anzac Day Queen’s Birthday Anniversary Day Labour Day

in 2014 on Saturdays and Sundays and the following public holidays: Thursday 6 February Friday 18 April Monday 21 April Tuesday 22 April Friday 25 April (in holidays) Monday 2 June Friday 24 October Monday 27 October

THE SCHOOL TIMETABLE Terms 1 and 4 MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

STAFF BRIEFING PERIOD 1

FRIDAY

EXTENDED FORMTIME

ASSEMBLY

8:25 – 8:35 8:40 – 9:35

PERIOD 2 FORM PERIOD 10:45 – 11.10

THURSDAY

9:35 – 10.30 10:30 – 10.45 FORMAL ASSEMBLY

DEANS’ ASSEMBLY/HOUSE MEETINGS

SINGING

INTERVAL

11:10 – 11.30

PERIOD 3

11:30 – 12.25

PERIOD 4

12.25 – 1.20

LUNCH

1.20 – 2.20

PERIOD 5

2:20 – 3:15

Term 2 and Term 3 During Terms 2 & 3 staff Professional Development (PD) is held on Thursday from 8:25 - 9:00am.

School begins for the students at 9:00am with form time until 9.10. Form Captains are to run form time on a Thursday. Period 1 begins at 9.15am. Buses are re-scheduled to match this.

Friday assembly is replaced with winter sports’ meetings.

MONDAY STAFF BRIEFING

8:25 – 8:35

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

8:25 – 8:35

THURSDAY

8:25 – 8:35

STAFF PD

FRIDAY 8:25 – 9.15

8:25 – 9:00

PERIOD 1

8:40 – 9:35

8:40 – 9:35

PERIOD 2

9:35 – 10:30

9:35 – 10:30

9:35 – 10:30

8:40 – 9:35

FORM PERIOD

10:30 – 10:45

10:30 – 10:45

10:30 – 10.45

10:45 – 11:10

FORMAL ASSEMBLY

DEANS’ ASSEMBLY /HOUSE MEETINGS

9:15 - 10:10 10:10 – 11:10

SINGING

THE REST OF THE DAY IS THE SAME AS ABOVE

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8:40 – 9:35 9:35 – 10:30 10:30 – 10.45 SPORTS MEETINGS /INFORMAL ASSEMBLY (Staff not required for Assembly)

THE CURRICULUM Napier Girls’ High School is committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum, teaching and assessing against the national curriculum statements, and has high expectations that students will achieve to the best of their ability.

SENIOR SCHOOL ASSESSMENT Assessment for 2014 will be the National Certificate of Educational Achievement - Level 1 for Year 11, Level 2 for Year 12 and Level 3 for Year 13; some Year 13 students may also choose to do Scholarship. There will be alternative certificate courses, some assessment by the unit standard method, internal assessment and study through S.T.A.R. (Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource) courses. The “Employment Skills” class of selected Year 12 students offers credits towards the National Certificate in Employment Skills and work experience/S.T.A.R. courses. The GATEWAY, Trades Academy and Primary Industries Academy programmes are also available.

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Curriculum Planner (2014) LEARNING AREAS

YEAR 9

YEAR 10

Y11 NCEA LEVEL 1 English

ENGLISH

English

à

Languages Te Reo M�ori or à LANGUAGES

MATHEMATICS

French or Spanish or

à à

Japanese

à

Maths

à

English

à

Languages Students continue with the Language studied at Y9

Maths

à

à

Science

à

Technology Digital Technologiesà Food Technology à TECHNOLOGY

English

English S English B

Te Reo M�ori

à

English B English C Te Reo Maori

à

Te Reo Maori

French

à

French

à

French

Spanish

à

Spanish

à

Spanish x

Japanese

à

Japanese

à

Japanese

11MAT 11MAB 11SMA

à à à

12MAT 12MAB 12MAG

à

13MAC(Calculus)

à à à à

Science * Biology Chemistry Physics Agri Business x

à

Digital Technologies

THE ARTS

Alternative Science

à

General Science Biology Chemistry Physics Horticulture

Digital Technologies**

à

Digital Technologies

& à à à à

and/or 13MAS(Statistics)

Textiles Tech à Materials Tech à Graphics ° à

subjects for ½ year each

Social Sciences à

Social Sciences

Geography*

à

Economics Accounting Employment Skills

à à à

Physical Education

à

Tourism* à Economics* à Accounting* à Employment Skills Physical Education* à Health/Physical Education* à

à

Painting or printmakingà

Health & PE

à

The Arts Art

à

2 Technology

Health & PE

The Arts

Visual Arts

Students study either Art or

Art Painting

Music or Drama Music Drama

à à

English

English B

à

Students study

à

Food Technology Nutrition**à Textiles Technology** Materials Technology** Graphics° ** History*

SOCIAL SCIENCES

HEALTH & PHYSICAL WELL-BEING

Science

Y13 NCEA LEVEL 3

English

Science Comprehensive Science SCIENCE

Y12 NCEA LEVEL 2 English

Food Technology & Nutrition* à Textiles Technology* à Materials Technology*à Graphics °à History* à Classical Studies* à

Textiles Technology* Materials Technology* Graphics ° History Classical Studies

Geography*

Geography

à

Food Technology

Tourism Economics Accounting Business Enterprise Physical Education* Sports Studies*

Art Design & Photography à

Design Photography

à à

Painting Printmaking sculpture Design Photography

Music Drama

Music Drama

à à

Music Drama

à à

Subjects in bold are compulsory ° Graphics – Design and Visual Communication * It may be possible to pick Level 2 or Level 3 up in this subject. This decision is made in consultation with your Dean and/or the Head of Learning Area. ** It may be possible to pick Level 1 up in this subject. The decision is made in consultation with your Dean and the Head of Learning Area.

X Available by application for a limited number of selected students. Course delivered by correspondence.

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or or

YEAR 9 CURRICULUM All students study the eight learning areas: English, The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Technology.

YEAR 10 CURRICULUM All students study the eight learning areas: English, The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Technology.

YEAR 11 CURRICULUM It is school policy that all students take English, Mathematics and Science and generally also a Social Science and a Language. Six subjects are studied in total.

Accounting Digital Technologies Drama Economics Employment Skills French

Spanish Technology - Materials Technology - Textiles Te Reo Maori Visual Arts

Geography Graphics Health & Physical Education History Food Technology/Nutrition Japanese Music

YEAR 12 CURRICULUM All students take English or Te Reo M�ori. They will also take five other subjects from the following list: Accounting Art - Design Art – Painting or printmaking Art - Photography Biology Chemistry Classical Studies

Digital Technologies Drama Economics Employment Skills Food Tech/Nutrition French Geography Graphics

Health & PE History Horticulture Japanese Mathematics Music Physical Education Physics

Science Spanish Technology - Materials Technology -Textiles Te Reo Maori Tourism

Students may also study subjects from NCEA Level 1 or NCEA Level 3

YEAR 13 CURRICULUM Year 13 students choose five subjects from Year 12 or 13 curriculum levels. Year 13 subjects are: Accounting Agri-Business Art - Design Art – Painting, printmaking, sculpture Art - Photography Biology Business Enterprise Chemistry Classical Studies Digital Technologies

Drama Economics English Food Tech/Nutrition French Geography Graphics History Japanese Mathematics with Calculus Mathematics with Statistics

Music Physical Education Physics Science Social Studies Spanish Sports Studies Technology - Materials Technology -Textiles Te Reo Maori Tourism

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SPECIAL PROGRAMMES YEAR 9 ORIENTATION & EDUCATION OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM Year 9 students undertake a full day orientation programme which involves a variety of activities which help students to get to know each other and to develop trust, co-operation and communication skills as well as outdoor education skills.

YEAR 9/YEAR 13 PEER SUPPORT This programme provides a small group setting where Year 9 students meet with trained senior girls for discussion and co-operative activities to help them with the transition to the secondary school environment.

PEER TUTORING Senior students work with Year 9 and 10 students to improve their reading and comprehension skills.

YEAR 10 EXTENSION CLASS At the end of the Year 9 year, places in the Year 10 extension class are offered to students who have performed well academically. This class of more able students works on extension activities.

The aim is to challenge them intellectually. In line with the school’s philosophy of developing wellrounded young women who will leave school well able to pursue and complete courses of tertiary study, the girls are encouraged to keep up with extra-curricular commitments in cultural, leadership and sporting pursuits. Different methods of extension are being investigated and this model may change.

GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAMME The school has an extension programme for students identified in Years 9 & 10. They are taken out of class and experience different types of learning through group activities. Recent examples include crewing a yacht, creating a geodesic sphere, experimenting with fuel cells and solar heating of water.

ADVANCEMENT/EXTENSION PROGRAMME Talented students from all levels may study one or more subjects at a higher level. This occurs when a student’s performance indicates this is in the best interests of her current and future learning. The aim of this programme is to provide a personalised learning pathway which will challenge a very able student and guide her to excellence.

YEAR 12 AND 13 VOCATIONAL COURSES The STAR programme (Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource) and the Gateway programme provide opportunities for students to work on courses provided by the business and tertiary sectors. The Trades Academy and the Primary Industries Academy offer selected students Level 2 courses in various fields. This is an opportunity for a lead into tertiary qualifications. The Employment Skills class works towards the National Certificate in Employment Skills.

MAORI EDUCATION The educational achievement of M�ori students is an ongoing school-wide focus. This includes a tuakana/teina programme. Career planning sessions are also made available to all Maori students.

HEALTH EDUCATION Health is vitally important for personal and social well-being. This area of learning enables students to learn about and develop confidence in themselves and their abilities. It helps them to be responsible for their own health and to acknowledge their part in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of others. Health is compulsory for students in Years 9 and 10. Health at Years 9 and 10 is delivered in the learning area of Health and Physical Education. Senior students have guest speakers on a variety of health issues.

LEARNING SUPPORT CENTRE The Learning Support Centre caters for individual students or groups referred for specific support

or extension work at all levels. Senior students also help those at the junior level with reading in the peer tutoring programme.

YEAR 13 MENTORING PROGRAMME The aims of this programme are: q to motivate and develop a plan for achievement, q to develop time and stress management skills, q to prepare students for leaving school and future study.

Students meet with a staff member to help achieve these aims.

CAREERS EDUCATION Careers education is integrated across the school, and in addition, students have access to a Careers Advisor and further careers information. In addition, the Social Sciences department explores the world of work at Year 10 level, and Year 11, 12 and 13 students all have the opportunity to undertake a careers module.

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NGHS GUIDANCE NETWORK A student who is happy and feels secure in a caring environment is one who will do her best, take part in a range of activities and make friends.

The Guidance Network assists Napier Girls’ High School to enable every student to feel that she is a valued member of the school community, that she is developing self-esteem and is relating well to others.

Napier Girls’ High School Guidance Network SENIOR STAFF q oversee progress of all students, including behaviour management. q deal with discipline, uniform and classroom problems q conduct Dean’s Council meeting

DEAN

q oversees progress of all students at their level q deals with subject choices, behaviour and classroom problems q conducts Dean’s meetings

VERTICAL FORM TEACHER

q responsible for the daily organisation of a form

N G H S S T U D E N T

Senior staff work with: q Deans q Vertical Form Teachers q Home Liaison Officer q School Counsellor q Careers Advisor q Parents/Caregivers q Outside agencies Deans work with: q Vertical Form Teachers q Home Liaison Officer q School Counsellor q Careers Adviser q Parents/caregivers

comprising Years 9 to 13

q encourages form members in sporting and cultural

activities q encourages students to mix with others at all levels and to develop a concern for the welfare of others q contacts Year 9 students’ parents

Vertical form teachers work with: q Deans q Student Centre q School Counsellor q Careers Advisor

STUDENT CENTRE/HOME LIAISON OFFICER q keeps daily attendance record q records arrivals and departures from school for appointments during the day q provides first aid for sick or injured students.

Medication required for students during the day may be left at the Student Centre.

Student Centre and Home Liaison Officer works with: q Deans q Vertical Form Teachers q School Counsellor q Parents

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

q assists students and parents with problems in school or family life. Self referrals are welcome.

q co-ordinates social education programmes CAREERS TEAM

q provides information and advice about tertiary and vocational training and job requirements

q advises students on course selection q liaises with outside employers and training institutions

LEARNING TEAM

q designs learning programmes for students not meeting their potential

q devices strategies to identify these students q coordinates Y13 mentoring, teacher mentoring, pre teaching, students studying outside their year level

q assists with Y12 study support

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School Counsellor works with: q Deans q Vertical Form Teachers q Student Centre q Careers Advisor q Parents q Outside agencies Careers TEAM work with: q Deans q Subject Teachers q Vertical Form Teachers q School Counsellor q Parents Learning Team works with: q Senior Management q Deans q HODs q Subject Teachers q Careers Team q Parents

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2013-2016 Chairperson: Parent Representatives:

Staff Representative: Student Representative: Secretary: Principal:

Mr Jude Minor Mrs Heather Hallam Mr Te Aro Hunt Mrs Ai-Lan McLaren Mr Roy Sye Mr Philipp Otto Miss Brooke Hurndell Mrs Barbara Hewitt Mrs Mary Nixon

SCHOOL COUNCIL Napier Girls’ High School uses its well-established School Council System to enable all students to have an input into decisions concerning the life of the school. The Board of Trustees uses the School Council and the student representative on the board to gain student opinion on matters which directly affect them.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES through delegation of school management to the Principal

PRINCIPAL

Authorises School Council Constitution

School Council Composition (Head Prefect, Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, one representative from each Vertical Form, Principal’s staff representative)

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL INTERESTS A good school needs a strong staff who will give their time and skills to producing not only the well-rounded student in the classroom, but also the well-rounded student in the school and in the community. Napier Girls’ High School staff strive to recognise students’ individual strengths and interests and seek to develop them.

MUSIC The school makes a special feature of its Music and has a fine tradition of massed singing. There is a large variety of music groups including the orchestra which numbers over 60 players, and numerous groups enter the School Chamber Music contest each year. There is a concert band, a guitar group, rock bands and a ukulele orchestra. Tuition is provided for $120 per year, and many school instruments are available to girls wishing to learn: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, trombone, trumpet, horn, drums, guitar, keyboard and voice.

The school also has a guitar group and rock bands.

There are three choirs in the school, the School Choir (approximately 100 singers), a Barbershop Chorus and a specially auditioned group.

Students have a number of opportunities to hear varied performances and work in with other schools.

SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS A combined musical production with Napier Boys’ High School is enjoyed by senior students each year, and involves considerable staff input in the alternate years when we are responsible for the production. In addition there is a senior and junior drama production each year, staffing permitting.

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S HILLARY AWARD Napier Girls’ High School is an independent operating authority for The Duke Of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award, and over 120 students are working towards the awards. Each year several students reach Gold Award level. Continuation of this scheme is dependent on staffing.

Many other activities such as Computing, Drama, Young Enterprise, Chess, Students Against Drink Driving, Debating, Kapa Haka, Photography, Amnesty International, Environmental Group, and a Christian Group complete the varied programme, and the sharing of talent and interest ensures that formal education is well supplemented.

Students are encouraged to take part in activities outside the classroom and to develop their interests and talents. This is an essential part of developing into a well-rounded person.

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SPORTS On the sports field enthusiastic staff and parents put in many hours of coaching time for interschool competition or for leisure time activity. The school participates in both the Spirit of Adventure and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award. Napier Girls’ High School offers the following sports taught in class or available as extra-curricular activities.

SUMMER Athletics School Athletic Sports held in March – students compete in Hawke's Bay, North Island and N.Z. Secondary School Championships.

Bowls Professional coaching is organised by Taradale Bowls Club.

Cricket Teams play in mid-week school competition and National Secondary Schoolgirls’ Cup. Lifesaving This sport is very strong at Napier Girls’ High School. All participating students have a chance to pass Lifesaving Awards and learn personal survival. These students learn EAR and CPR lifesaving techniques. Junior students complete a survival skills unit as part of the PE programme.

Orienteering Teams and individuals are able to take part in local, Hawke’s Bay and National competitions. *Rowing The school liaises with the Clive Rowing Club for coaching/ membership of interested students.

Teams compete in North Island and National Maadi Cup championships.

Swimming The school has a 25m pool. School swimming sports are held in February. Swimming is a compulsory part of the PE programme. A swimming team competes at Hawke’s Bay and national level. *Sailing A school team enters local schools’ Regatta and has recently competed at North Island and National level.

Softball A team plays in the local inter-school competition.

Tennis Senior and junior teams play in mid-week interschool competition. Professional coaching is organised through the school.

Touch Rugby Teams are fielded each season and play in a mid-week competition. *Triathlon Students take part in local competitions as part of a team or as individuals.

Volleyball Junior and Senior teams play in local inter-school competitions.

Waka Ama The school liaises with the Heretaunga Ararau O Ngati Kahungunu Waka Ama Roopu in Clive and Te Rau Oranga O Ngati Kahungunu Waka Ama Club at Pandora for coaching / membership of interested students. Teams compete at local, Hawke’s Bay and National level.

WINTER

Badminton Teams play in local inter-school competitions.

Basketball Junior and Senior teams play in local interschool competitions. Some years, the Senior Premier team competes in the Winter Secondary Schools’ tournament. *Canoe Polo Teams compete in the local competition, and at Hawke’s Bay and National level.

Football Teams play in local secondary school competitions. The 1st XI competes at Winter Secondary Schools’ Tournament in September.

Hockey Teams play in inter-school competitions.

Some years the 1st XI competes in the local Womens’ Division and takes part in the Winter Secondary Schools’ Tournament in September.

Netball Senior and junior teams play in midweek or Saturday competition. Other junior teams play in our own Wednesday competition. The Senior A team competes in the Winter Secondary Schools’ Tournament in September.

Rugby A rugby team plays in the local secondary school competition.

*Skiing The school does not resource this activity but supports entry into Hawke's Bay and North Island competition.

Squash Teams play in the local secondary schools’ competition. Professional coaching is organised through the Hawke’s Bay Squash Rackets Club in Onekawa.

Table Tennis Teams play in the local secondary schools’ competition in Term 2.

Major Sports Fixtures are held with Palmerston North Girls’ High School and Tauranga Girls’ High School each year.

Sports marked * are not part of the school curriculum and many activities depend on availability of staff or parents to take responsibility for supervision and organisation.

Participation in regional and national events may vary from year to year, depending on resources available and / or the calibre of teams.

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ALL YEAR

Cross Country The school is involved in Hawke’s Bay Cross Country and Road Race Championships, National Road Race, and Cross Country Championships. All students are encouraged to compete in the school cross country competition. *Cycling, Mountain Biking The school does not resource this activity but supports entry into Hawke’s Bay, North Island and National competition. *Dance Students take part in the local schools’ Festival competition. *Equestrian Teams are entered in the secondary school competition, at Hawke’s Bay and National level. *Golf There are opportunities to take part in local tournaments. *Air-Pistol Shooting Coaching is available. Some students take part in an inter-school air-pistol competition.

The school liaises with the Hawke’s Bay Pistol Club in Bay View.

Use of Fitness Equipment Lunchtime option for groups or individuals.

GENERAL INFORMATION Bursaries and Boarding Allowances Available For information on bursaries and boarding allowances, please contact the Principal’s Secretary.

School Hours Ordinary school hours are:

8:40 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Absences Parents are asked to notify the school by note/telephone call/text/email of any absence from school, or for leave required at lunchtime. The phone number for absences is 835 4199. Alternatively the school cellphone number is 021 477 550 if you cannot access a land line please txt this number.

School Holidays Apart from school holiday breaks, Waitangi Day, Easter, Queen's Birthday, Labour Day, and Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day are observed as holidays.

School Donation The donation is voluntary and tax deductible. The donation is used to pay for internet costs, computer consumables, copyright fees and a wide range of extra-curricular activities and additional capital expenditure as the Board may decide. The 2014 donation is: • Parent donation (one student) $170.00 • Parent donation (two or more students) $300.00 Curriculum Costs Some subjects charge fees where there is a ‘take home’ component of materials.

School Magazine – Torchbearer Purchasing of the annual school magazine is optional. The magazine is distributed at the end of the year, but $20.00 is invoiced at the start of the year to determine the print run.

Payment of Accounts We accept a wide range of payments including cash, cheque, eftpos, credit card, internet banking and automatic payment. Please ensure payments are clearly identified with the student’s name. Please phone our office if you wish any further information.

Year 9 Orientation The first week at Napier Girls’ High School includes orientation for all new entrants. Programmes are designed to teach the students about the layout, the organisation, and the people of the school.

Uniform All school uniform items, except shoes, are available from the school uniform shop on the green below the Gym. The shop is open on Wednesdays from 1.00-4.30pm. It is located on the Upper Green below the Walker building. Students are expected to have a neat and clean uniform. Items that are scruffy e.g., frayed sleeves, will need to be replaced by parents.

Reporting to Parents Reports are available each term in electronic form with a full report at the end of the year. A special evening is arranged during Term 2 when parents can consult all their daughter’s teachers.

Homework A reasonable amount of homework is expected and each student has a homework diary. Students can expect homework to occupy one hour for Year 9 students, and adding a half hour for each increasing year level. Parents are requested to inform the Principal if any student consistently spends time in excess of that set in her timetable.

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Buses The school organises bus transport from Taradale, Greenmeadows and Tamatea, and parents pay for the cost of the bus. Free Ministry of Education buses are available from Bay View and Clive for students who meet the Ministry of Education criteria.

Canteen The school has a canteen which is open at interval and lunchtime. The canteen offers a wide range of food and includes healthy options.

Medication Parents should inform the school of any treatment that is needed. Any medication must be stored at the school office.

Property Naming of all property is essential. Any large sum of money or items of value which must be brought to the school should be stored at the office.

Interviews The Principal will be pleased to meet parents to consult with them on any matter affecting their daughter’s progress and welfare. Interviews, however, should be by appointment. Parents are asked not to contact staff at their private residence during the evening or weekend. Staff may be contacted during the school day.

Messages and Letters for Students Telephone messages for students are not permitted, except for emergencies. Letters to day students sent to the School are re-directed to their home address.

Change of Address The school office must be notified at once if there is a change of address and/or phone number (both home and cell).

Leaving School A notice to leave school during or at the end of the year must be sent to the Principal and the Dean in writing at least one week before leaving and should state destination or proposed occupation.

Parent Teacher Association This Association has been formed to bring together parents and teachers, with the object of creating a closer relationship between the home and the school. General meetings are held during the year.

Old Girls' Association This Association welcomes girls who attended the School. Contact: Gay Pike – 06 8366571.

The School Newsletter A newsletter is produced every two weeks. This is sent to parents and caregivers by email. A paper copy is also available at the office. Please notify the school office if there is a change of email address.

The School Magazine The “Torchbearer” is published once a year and contains a record of the life and work of the school, together with photographs and articles by past and present students.

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UNIFORM We believe that it is important to maintain high standards of dress and appearance, and therefore require that the following uniform be worn.

All school uniform items (apart from the black Roman sandal) are available from the school uniform shop. The Birkenstock Rio sandal and the McKinlay Molly shoe will need to be tried on at the uniform shop and an order will be placed for you.

The shop is open during term time on Wednesdays from 1pm to 4.30pm. It is located on the Upper Green below the Walker building.

2014 Uniform 1 Kilt 2 short sleeve blouses 1 long sleeve blouse 1 cardigan 1 tie 1 PE top 1 PE shorts 1 Birkenstock sandal 1 McKinlay Molly shoe

$150 $100 $50 $110 $25 $38 $40 $85 $85 TOTAL

School Blazer (from Year 10)

$683 $180

NB: The vest ($75) is optional.

FOOTWEAR

Black Birkenstock Rio sandal or Black Roman sandal or McKinlay Molly shoe.

SOCKS ($12)

Plain white ankle socks (not sports socks) or navy knee length socks.

TIGHTS ($12)

Black tights.

SCHOOL BLAZER ($180)

Auckland Blue with the school crest on the pocket.

Students are required to wear the school blazer when officially representing the school. All students from Year 10 are expected to purchase a blazer.

GLOVES (optional)

Auckland Blue, fabric or wool.

P.E. SHORTS P.E. SHIRT P.E. FOOTWEAR P.E. POLAR FLEECE SPORTS TRACK SUITS

Blue Canterbury shorts (or tracksuit pants).

A white polo shirt with navy stripes on collar.

Sports shoes and white ankle socks.

Optional These may be hired by girls playing for the school.

School track-suits and sweat-shirts are also available for Inter-school sporting activities.

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YEAR 13 GIRLS - MUFTI The standard of mufti will be to the satisfaction of the Principal. The standard expected will be explained to the students at the beginning of the year. Year 13 girls are expected to wear the school uniform (with tie) every Monday for Assembly and on formal occasions as directed by the Principal.

Body piercing (other than ears), and tattooing are not acceptable in Year 13. Extreme hair colour and styles are not acceptable.

HOSTEL MUFTI The standard of mufti will be to the satisfaction of the Principal.

JEWELLERY Only a watch is permitted. The only body piercing allowed is plain silver or gold studs in the ears.

Any other body piercings are not acceptable.

HAIR Long hair must be tidy while girls are in uniform. Hair styles must be satisfactory to the Principal and do not include extremes of fashion or colour.

RIBBONS, HAIR CLIPS, ETC These must be navy, black, blue or white.

NAMING All articles of uniform and all other possessions must be clearly marked with the owner’s name.

BREACHES OF UNIFORM REGULATIONS Breaches of uniform regulations will result in discussion with students, warnings, and School/Deans’ detentions if the problem is ongoing. Parents should reconsider enrolling their daughters at Napier Girls’ High School if they are not prepared to support correct wearing of the school uniform.

Any combination of uniform pieces may be worn through the year.

A list of extended uniform shop hours will be given to students at the Year 8 interviews.

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WHAT THE SCHOOL EXPECTS OF STUDENTS We believe that clear and consistent rules are necessary for the smooth-running of the school.

Parental support for the upholding of these rules is most desirable so that our students receive consistent messages and guidance from both school and home.

Attendance Whenever the school is open, all students must attend all classes for which they have been enrolled. No student may leave the school during the school day apart from the exceptions below.

Leaving the school grounds without permission is viewed as a serious offence.

Planned absence from school If parents know in advance that their daughter is to be absent from school, for example for sporting or cultural participation not organised by the school, or a family event or holiday, a note should be sent to the Principal well in advance of the absence, preferably a week in advance.

This enables the Principal to ensure that the absence will not unduly affect the student’s education. Each case is dealt with on its individual merits. The absence will be deemed as either “approved leave” or “unapproved leave”.

Teachers are not required to provide work in advance for unapproved leave.

Medical appointments An appointment card for a doctor or dentist will be accepted as a written request for absence, but every attempt should be made for appointments to be made outside school hours.

If students need to leave school for a short time during the day, they should see the Deputy or Assistant Principals at the beginning of the day with their written request. This will be signed if permission is given. Students then sign out at the Student Centre.

Lunch passes A long-term lunch pass will be provided by the Principal on receipt of a note from parents. Passes allow students to go home only when a caregiver will be present. They cannot go to any other place.

If students need to leave school for a short time during the day, they should see the Deputy or Assistant Principals at the beginning of the day, with their written request, for a temporary pass.

Absence explanations When a student is absent, the parent/caregiver is requested to phone/text/email the home liaison officer with the reason for absence on that day. Alternatively, a written explanation for the absence should be brought to the student’s form teacher on the day of return to school.

Infectious illnesses It is important that a student suffering from an infectious illness obtains medical confirmation that it is safe to remain at or return to school.

The safety of other students in the school is a paramount consideration at all times.

If in doubt, the parent/caregiver should contact the Principal to discuss the situation.

Fees All students are asked to pay a school fee and must pay subject and other fees in order to fund their participation in school activities in and outside the classroom. These fees shall be determined by the Board of Trustees and are subject to annual review.

Homework Requests to be excused from homework, or enquiries or complaints about homework, must be addressed to the subject teacher or the Dean by the parent/caregiver.

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Physical Education All students are required to take part in the physical education programme provided by the school.

This includes swimming, which is a compulsory part of the school physical education curriculum.

Any exemption, other than a very temporary exemption, will be granted only on the production of a medical certificate.

School teams Students are to play sports for school teams. An exemption to play in an outside team instead of a school team may be requested from the Principal, and is granted in exceptional circumstances.

Vehicles Students who wish to drive a car or ride a motor cycle or motor scooter to or from school should obtain permission from the Principal. This is requested on the form “Permission to bring a vehicle to school”, available from the Principal’s Secretary.

Any student with such permission may not carry any other student as a passenger while travelling to and from school unless written permission from both sets of parents/caregivers specifically states that this may be done.

There will be a school consequence for both drivers and passengers who have not gained permission.

Bicycles Bicycles must be secured in the Gardener’s store on the upper green.

Bus students Bus students must line up in the bus areas on the top green and board the buses only when directed to do so by the Duty Teacher.

Behaviour on school buses must be appropriate, or the student may be refused permission to travel on the bus.

Uniform Students are expected to keep their uniforms clean and tidy and to wear them correctly at all times. This includes on the way to school and returning home.

The same expectation applies when attending any out-of-school event where school uniform is worn.

Jewellery The only jewellery which may be worn is a watch and plain gold/silver studs in the ears Other body piercings are not acceptable. Confiscated jewellery will be secured in a named envelope which can be collected at the end of that term.

Hair and make-up Extremes of hair colour and fashion are not acceptable. Hair colour should look natural.

Make-up and nail varnish is not to be worn with school uniform.

Tattooing of the skin is not acceptable where it may be seen at any time when the student is subject to school expectations.

Personal property All clothing, books and other property brought to the school must be plainly marked with the name of the student.

The school does not accept any responsibility for any clothing, books or other property which may be lost by students or which are damaged while at the school and it is a condition of enrolment at the school that students and their parents accept that the school, its employees and agents, will not have any responsibility in respect of money or articles lost, stolen, mislaid or damaged, however this may be caused, whether or not there has been any negligence or breach of a common law or statutory duty on the part of the school or its employees and agents. The school will, however, strive to ensure that personal property is safe.

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Money or valuables If it is necessary for a student to bring money or valuables to school, she must hand these in to the Student Centre for safe keeping. The school will not accept responsibility for money or valuables lost or stolen.

Lockers Students who have been allocated a locker may secure it with a padlock. This must be removed at the end of the year and the locker emptied.

Access to lockers is before school, at the end of morning interval and at the end of lunchtime.

It is unhygienic to leave food in lockers.

Cellphones Cellphones may not be used between 8:40 am and 3:20 pm. If a student is found misusing a cellphone at school it will be confiscated and kept in the school office until a parent/caregiver accompanies the student to reclaim it. There will be a school consequence for the misuse.

Emergency phone calls There is a phone available at the office for emergencies. Calls to cellphone numbers require permission from the Deputy or Assistant Principal or the student’s Dean.

Telephone messages will be taken for students only in the case of extreme urgency.

Interval and lunchtime Students are expected to remain in the school grounds but there are places where they should not be (these places are made clear to the students). If the weather is wet or cold, there are designated rooms for different groups.

Lateness to school/class Students who are unavoidably late to school must sign in at the Student Centre and explain their lateness. They will be given a slip to show their teachers.

Students who are late to class must have a note from the member of staff who detained them.

Ongoing lateness will result in consequences and/or a meeting with parents to arrange a solution to the problem.

Out of bounds The following areas are out of bounds to students unless they have a legitimate reason for being there: q classrooms, corridors and decks during interval and lunchtime, unless the weather is bad q the Hall q any set of steps leading to Clyde Road q the sloping green in front of Arthur House q the area behind Arthur House, the Hague Building, the Hall and the McCarthy Building q the bank under the Walker Building q the Walker Building car park q behind the fences around the top tennis courts q behind the trees around the swimming pool q the lower green (soccer pitch) q behind the gardener’s shed q behind, below or in between the prefabs (R1 and R2) Smoking No students may smoke at any time when subject to school expectations including travelling to and from school, nor on any occasion when smoking would adversely reflect upon the school.

Consequences are the same whether the offence is smoking, in possession of cigarettes or associating with a smoker.

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Alcohol/Drugs No students may consume, or be under the influence of, drugs or alcohol at any time when subject to school expectations including travelling to and from school, nor on any occasion when such activity would adversely reflect upon the school. Consequences are the same whether the offence is consuming or associating with a consumer of alcohol or drugs.

Damage to school property Students who wilfully or carelessly damage school property will be required to reimburse the costs of the damage. All damage should be reported immediately to the Deputy or Assistant Principals.

Expectation beyond the school gates Students are subject to school expectations from the time they leave home in the morning until they return home after school, and at all school organised events.

Students should not be in the city centre in school uniform before or after school hours.

CONSEQUENCES A variety of consequences are used by the school to assist students to adhere to school rules.

School Detention Lunchtime detention used for offences such as repeated failure to complete homework or bring gear to school; breaches of the school’s code of conduct or substandard uniform.

Dean’s Detention This is used by senior staff for students who have been truanting, smoking (or associated with smokers), rude to staff, involved in theft, etc. A letter will be sent home on this occasion, outlining the offence and the specific consequences.

Weekly Reports • This system is used to monitor the progress of students who are causing concern.

• The student carries the Report Form with them to each lesson.

• They must ask the teacher to complete their section at the end of the lesson.

• The Report Form states what the teacher should comment on.

• Parents should sign the form each night. The Dean checks it each morning.

• If the behaviour is not improving, the student will be placed on Senior Manager’s Report which is checked each day by the DP, APs or Senior Manager.

• Failure to modify behaviour while on Senior Manager’s report will result in a family meeting with the Principal. Continued misbehaviour is likely to lead to a stand-down or suspension from school.

Stand-down or Suspension The Board of Trustees views the following behaviour as very serious q Possession, supply or use of illegal drugs or alcohol q Being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol while subject to school discipline q Physical violence to students or staff q Verbal abuse of a staff member q Continual disobedience - ongoing refusal to obey school rules. q Repeated truancy q Vandalism q Fighting (involvement or inciting) q Smoking q Unacceptable language q Involvement in stealing q Deliberately misleading staff q Continual disobedience q Bullying The above behaviour may result in stand-down, suspension or exclusion/expulsion from the school.

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CODE OF CONDUCT •

The school’s expectation is that each student will try hard to achieve her personal best.

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Learning is the focus of this school.

People are to be treated with respect.

This school has a policy of non-violence.

We respect our heritage of beautiful grounds and fine buildings.

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We build positive links with the communities we belong to.

This means: 1.

Being punctual to class and bringing the required equipment.

2.

Supporting the teacher and following instructions.

3.

Using appropriate language and behaviour to create a positive learning environment.

4.

Doing our own learning and supporting other learners.

5.

Leaving other people and their property alone.

6.

Eating or drinking in class only with permission. Chewing gum is banned.

7.

Being respectful of the environment and keeping rooms and grounds clean and tidy.

8.

Cell phones may only be used before 8.40am and after 3.15pm, and at your teacher’s discretion.

9.

Personal music players may only be used at interval, lunchtime, before and after school and at your teacher’s discretion.

10.

Other electronic devices may only be used appropriately at your teacher’s discretion.

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