Rotorua Girls High School by KiwiToday Education Centre

Welcome . . .

otorua Girls High School is a vibrant school with a unique place for every young woman.

Our school philosophy of individual excellence in all aspects of education encourages each student to achieve her potential in a safe, secure environment. Our junior school offers over 20 different subjects in Year 9 before focusing on specifics in Year 10. During both junior years, studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; standards in literacy and numeracy are individually monitored to ensure success for all. In their senior years, girls are individually supported to succeed academically, in sports and in leadership. Our focus on preparing our girls for a global society is based upon the now internationally recognised National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA). NCEA enables students to access qualifications that are relevant to their individual skills and aspirations. Our school leaver and tertiary scholarship statistics are a testimony to our success. Within our positive and unique environment your daughter will flourish and grow into an empowered young woman. Come and see it for yourself - make an appointment with me. Welcome to our world where . . .

Annette Joyce Principal

s a parent, I have always valued education for the opportunities it will provide our children in the years beyond school. I believe a strong partnership between school and parents is the best way we can challenge our children to reach their potential. If we provide them with a strong foundation at school, the choices and opportunities beyond school are much greater and richer. I have been a parent representative on the Rotorua Girls High School Board of Trustees for the past three years. As a Board, we support the development of programmes and facilities within the school to offer improved opportunities for the students. We regularly review school performance and look for ways to continually improve on our results. The Board of Trustees is proud of the achievements of Rotorua Girls High School.

Kathy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Chairperson Rotorua Girls High School Board of Trustees (Parent Representative)

Academic achievement and opportunities . . .

n 2010 our girls were awarded more level one, two and three NCEA certificates than any other Rotorua school.

The Education Review Office (ERO) lists us as in the top 5% of schools nationwide and awarded us a five year tick. Our level one NCEA numeracy pass rate is 97% - 10% above the national average. Our level one NCEA Literacy has an 86% pass rate - 6% above the national average. Our students were awarded 20 scholarships for tertiary study in 2010, including places at Auckland, Waikato, Massey, Otago and Victoria Universities, AUT and Waiariki Institute of Technology. In 2010, six students were awarded Sir Howard Morrison Scholarships, Rotorua District Council Role Model Scholarships and a Rotorua District Community Award. Students can apply for Jubilee Scholarships, awarded to girls entering years nine and eleven, in recognition of outstanding academic, cultural, performing arts and sporting achievement. Recipients receive financial remuneration over a period of two years.

‘A high quality education, individualised support where needed, flexibility and the instillation of a belief in one’s capacity to succeed’.

Professor Jane E Harding ONZM MBChB Dphil FRACP FRSNZ Vice-Chancellor (Research), Auckland University Graduated Rotorua Girls High School 1972 (Dux) Jane studied at Auckland University, Oxford in the United Kingdom and achieved a post-doctoral Fogarty Fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco, USA. In 2000 she was recognised as New Zealander of the Year for her outstanding neo-natal research. Kathrine Badcock - Head Girl 2011

Sporting achievement and opportunities . . .

port is considered an essential component for the development of all girls. Fifty different sports are offered at Rotorua Girls High School - the widest range of school sports available in the Bay of Plenty.

For the past three years we have been the Top Bay of Plenty School for student participation in sport.

For the past two years we have been the Top Secondary school basketball team in the Bay of Plenty.

Last year we were the Top Bay of Plenty School for Netball and Badminton.

Currently we have seven International representatives: National Mountain Bike Champion

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Te Kirikauri Pene

« Basketball

Pamela Purdie

« Basketball

Moerangi Vercoe

« Archery

Elizabeth Randle

« Netball

Tawari Vercoe

« Netball

Jay Law

« Volleyball

Dayna McGregor

Amber Johnston

Arts & cultural achievement and opportunities . . .

otorua Girls High School has won the regional Stage Challenge three times and came runner up in 2010.

2011

With Rotorua Boys High School, we won the Regional Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition in 2009 and came second at the National Championship in 2010. In 2011 we were first in the Regional Te Arawa Kapa Haka Competition. For the past three years we have won the Rotorua Great Debates. Our student, Te Waikamihi Ormsby-Korohina, performs internationally and is currently tutored by Dame Malvina Major. Students all have the opportunity to study dance, drama, Maori performing arts and music. They can also join the choir, Maori choir and orchestra. School productions are held each year with Rotorua Boys High School. ‘Fame’, ‘Grease’, ‘The Wedding Singer’ and ‘Seussical - The Musical’ are some of our most recent shows. Girls participate with great success in the Annual Rotorua Wearable Creations’n Colour Awards Show. Te Waikamihi Ormsby-Korohina

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Art

Charene Kamata

Our values . . .

espect yourself, ... Respect others and ... Respect the environment.

Our mission . . . Each student at Rotorua Girls High School will attain academic, cultural and social goals, which truly reflect individual capabilities and interests, and maximise her future choices. On leaving school, each student will value herself positively as a woman and will possess the potential to enhance the status of women in society.

Our goals . . . «

To promote individual excellence whilst fostering all-round development.

To encourage a life long love of learning and an inquiring attitude.

To provide appropriate learning programmes for all students so they can experience success.

To provide a broad-based education as a foundation for later specialisation.

To encourage participation in a variety of cultural and sporting pursuits.

To uphold the school’s commitments to the Treaty of Waitangi and bi-culturalism.

To foster and promote the values of co-operation, self-discipline, honesty, tolerance, respect for others and respect for the environment.

To foster creative and sporting talents and leadership abilities.

To value and build on the school’s tradition.

To develop cross-curricular skills in problem-solving, decision-making and change management

To prepare students for participation in a technological and changing society.

Our school charter and strategic plan . . .

very school is required to have a charter, which is in essence a contract with the Ministry of Education and community to deliver educational outcomes.. The strategic plan is a longer term plan that the Board of Trustees approves and monitors. The Rotorua Girls High School Strategic Plan 2011-2014 integrates the following student learning priorities: «

Increasing achievement of all students, with special emphasis on Maori and Pasifica students at NCEA levels one, two and three.

Improving literacy and numeracy levels of all students

Improving school attendance.

Rotorua Girls High School aims to achieve its mission and goals laid out in the strategic plan by focusing on excellent: «

Curriculum and programmes

Pastoral care

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Communication

Facilities

“At Rotorua Girls High School, my daughters gained the opportunity to develop their skills and talents to excel academically within their subjects of choice. They reaped the benefits of becoming actively engaged in various sports, arts, drama and extra curricular pursuits. The education they received at Rotorua Girls High School has enabled them to pursue their chosen careers overseas. My eldest daughter has a law degree and works in the New York fashion industry as a public relations manager. My second daughter gained a Masters Degree in Fine Arts at Elam in Auckland. She works in Europe as a writer for the NZ and US Art forums. My youngest daughter graduated with a BSc in Psychology and works for Morgan Stanley investment bank in London. Her interests in wine and cuisine have also resulted in her attending the Jamie Oliver School of Cooking in London”. Katrina Allison Former RGHS Parent

Opportunities for all girls . . . FACULTY SUBJECT FLOWCHARTS & HEAD OF FACULTY NOTES # = NCEA Level 3 subject NOT on the "approvedâ&#x20AC;? list for university entrance.

BUSINESS (Head of Faculty: Kevin Heitia) YEAR 9

YEAR 10

LEVEL 1 (YEAR 11)

LEVEL 2 (YEAR 12) Young Enterprise Scheme (YES)

LEVEL 3 (YEAR 13) Young Enterprise Scheme (YES)

Business Enterprise

Business Studies

Digital Technology

Legal Studies

Legal Studies #

Employment Skills (Multi)

Career Development 1 (Multi)

Career Development 2 (Multi)#

Individual Senior Programme (Multi)

Individual Senior Programme(Multi) #

LEVEL 3 (YEAR 13)

ENGLISH (Head of Faculty: Jackie Smith) YEAR 9

YEAR 10

LEVEL 1 (Year 11)

LEVEL 2 (Year 12)

Drama

English

English (11ENX)

English (12ENX)

English (13ENX)

English (11ENG)

English (12ENG)

English (13ENG)

English (11ENI)

Media Studies

English (12ENI)

English (13ENI Multi)

LEVEL 2 (Year 12)

LEVEL 3 (Year 13) Geography

Media Studies Literacy Enrichment

Literacy Enrichment

HUMANITIES (Head of Faculty: Haley Hodge) YEAR 9

YEAR 10

Social Studies

LEVEL 1 (Year 11) Geography

Geography

Tikanga-a-Iwi

History Sociology

Psychology

History Sociology

Psychology

Psychology#

Classical Studies Tourism

Classical Studies Tourism#

MARAUTANGA, INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES & ESOL (Head of Faculty: Laurelle Tamati) YEAR 9

YEAR 10

LEVEL 1 (Year 11)

LEVEL 2 (Year 12)

Maori Performing Arts

Te Reo Maori

LEVEL 3 (Year 13) Maori Performing Arts (Level 4)# Te Reo Maori** ** The opportunity to sit University Te Reo papers if students gain Level 3 before Year 13

French

German

Japanese

English for Speakers of Other Languages

MATHEMATICS (Head of Faculty: Helen Adams) YEAR 9

YEAR 10

LEVEL 1 (Year 11)

LEVEL 2 (Year 12)

LEVEL 3 (Year 13)

Mathematics

Mathematics (Option A)

Mathematics with Calculus

Mathematics (Option B)

Statistics and Modelling

Mathematics Numeracy

Mathematics (Option C)

(No Mathematics Option for Year 12)

Opportunities for all girls . . . (continued) PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Head of Faculty: Carolyn Katu) YEAR 9

YEAR 10

Music

Dance

Phys Ed & Health

Dance

LEVEL 1 (Year 11)

LEVEL 2 (Year 12) Music

Music Dance

Dance

Sports Performance

Sport & Recreation

Phys Ed & Health

Phys Ed

Health

LEVEL 3 (Year 13) Music

Dance

Phys Ed Health

Adventure Tourism

SCIENCE (Head of Faculty: Ms Roselynne Marino) YEAR 9

YEAR 10

LEVEL 1 (Year 11)

LEVEL 2 (Year 12)

Science

Physical Science

Chemistry

LEVEL 3 (Year 13) Chemistry

Physics

Natural Science

Biology

TECHNOLOGY (Head of Faculty: Greg Brooks) YEAR 9

YEAR 10

LEVEL 1 (Year 11)

LEVEL 2 (Year 12)

LEVEL 3 (Year 13)

Food Technology

Food Technology#

Graphics

Fashion & Textiles Technology

Fashion & Textiles Technology Hair & Beauty Technology

Visual Art

Fashion & Textiles Technology

Graphics Fashion & Textiles Technology#

Hair & Beauty Technology Art

Art

Painting Design Photography

Junior students - In the junior school, students are placed in a class with girls of similar ability to themselves. They attend all lessons with this class and follow a core curriculum programme in Year 9. Students in Year 10 follow a core curriculum programme and can select three options as they work towards some NCEA level one credits. Senior students - Senior students can choose from an extensive range of courses leading to credits at NCEA level one, two, three and four. Options include hair and beauty from Year 10, tourism and adventure tourism, dance to level three, music and the music industry, sports and recreation, career development and employment skills. The Individual Senior Programme (ISP) and Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR) programme are offered in Year 12 and 13 for qualifications in retail, horticulture, automotive, equine and childcare industries. Gifted students - Gifted and Talented Education students (GATE) are identified during the enrolment process and during their time at Rotorua Girls High School. They are mentored and coached to embrace academic, cultural, sporting, performing arts and leadership opportunities. Accelerate students - Accelerate students follow an enrichment programme. All Year 9 and Year 10 students also take part in the Accelerate Mentoring Programme which includes goal setting for academic, cultural and sporting endeavours at school. A Student Portfolio is also constructed including their own Curriculum Vitae (CV), and students are encouraged to get involved with a range of leadership opportunities that will come available at various times throughout the school calendar. Support for students - Learning support is given to students with learning difficulties. Toe by Toe and PPP (Pause, Prompt, Praise) are two strategies used to enhance literacy achievement and to generate confidence in students. Foreign language students - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes are available to girls from non-English speaking backgrounds. Students can study towards ESOL unit standards at NCEA level two or three.

Pastoral care . . .

astoral care for students is provided by the principal, deputy principals, deans, whanau and subject teachers, guidance counsellor and support staff.

The total well being of all students is paramount. Our on-site-wellness centre offers students confidential advice from the centre co-ordinator, guidance counsellor, visiting GPs, external counsellors, a public health nurse or the on-site attendance support officer. The before school ‘Brekkie Club’ provides breakfast free of charge to all students. Careers advice is readily available. We have over 70 Gateway opportunities for students to test career choices and gain knowledge of employers’ expectations before leaving school. This helps develop confidence and communication skills by learning in an adult environment. Year 9 students are buddied with year 13 students during their first term. This peer support programme helps students with the transition into secondary school. Report evenings and whanau hui are regularly held to give parents the opportunity to discuss their daughter’s progress with individual subject teachers. Rotorua Girls High School supplements some of its courses by working with a range of outside providers. We also provide programmes in alternative education, and are the host school for the Rotorua School for Young Parents. We welcome enrolments from students of any ability.

THE WELLNESS CENTRE

School spirit . . .

o encourage team building and friendly competiton, Rotorua Girls High School has four school houses named after local Maori women Hinemoa (red), Karenga (blue), Rangiuru (green) and Rukuwai (yellow).

KARENGA

House captains and deputies are annually elected by students. Weekly lunch time inter-house sports competitions take place throughout the year. Annual swimming sports, athletics and haka days are the pinnacle of house sports. Girls dress head to toe in their house colour to enjoy a day of fierce competition.

RUKUWAI HINEMOA

RANGIURU â&#x20AC;&#x153;It all started at Rotorua Girls High School for me. As a young girl I was exposed to so many amazing opportunities that helped me to become an empowered young woman. I will be forever grateful for the life skills and education that I gained at Rotorua Girls, which I use in my every day life as a future University graduate. I am extremely proud to have attended such an exceptional High School and feel that I have the skills needed in order to thrive in life!â&#x20AC;? Taki Te Koi Taki Te Koi Taki is completing a biology degree at the Dominican University of California in San Francisco, USA. Currently playing in the US college basketball league, Taki also aims to Represent New Zealand in the Tall Ferns.

Co-ed interaction . . .

ur girls participate in performances and productions with Rotorua Boys High School and meet at social events. «

Joint School Productions

Joint school socials and senior balls

Inter school debating competition

Joint jazz evening

Cultural talent quest

Raukura kapa haka group

Outside the classroom . . .

here are many opportunities for students to broaden and enhance their education through regular local, national and international field trips.

We offer international exchange opportunities with our sister schools in Cornwall - United Kingdom, Melbourne - Australia and Taiyuan No. 2 Language School in China. Rotorua Girls High School also works with international exchange groups such as AFS, who offer year long exchanges. Students take international trips as part of their course study, including trips to Hawaii (Geography), New Caledonia (Languages), Japan (Languages) and Australia (Tourism). Sporting and cultural tours occur regularly to the USA, Canada, Australia and China. Students sail on the Spirit of Adventure and take part in Outward Bound. For the past two years students have had the incredible experience of joining the Everest Trek expedition in the Himalayas. Top academic achievers annually attend Global Young Leaders Conferences in the USA, Europe or China.

First-rate facilities . . .

otorua Girls High School boasts some of the finest educational facilities on offer.

ROTORUA ARENA

Classrooms are all well equipped with data projectors and interactive whiteboards in every carpeted room. Laptop pods are available for students in the mathematics and humanities faculties. As well as four specialist ICT classrooms there are computers available in the library and design area. Our on-site café is open from 8.15 am, at interval and during lunch time. If offers a wide range of healthy foods, both hot and cold, at reasonable prices. Girls can enjoy eating in the café or outside in one of our many recreational areas, or at our many tables equipped with umbrellas. Rotorua’s ARENA, which opened in 2005, is located at Rotorua Girls High School. The ARENA houses the school gym, providing students with first-rate sports facilities including basketball/netball courts, four volleyball courts and a weights/aerobic area. Upstairs, the mezzanine area provides further activities.

ROTORUA ARENA INTERIOR

Outside the ARENA we have a number of grass and astroturf sports fields and also have an outstanding dedicated dance studio. Our wharenui ‘Takiri ko te Ata’ proudly welcomes everyone into the school. In 2011, we opened the Nina Hogan Performing Arts Centre, an outstanding facility that completes our incredible environment for success. ON-SITE CAFE

NINA HOGAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE AIRWALK

SHEILA PEACOCK LIBRARY

ROTORUA ARENA AT NIGHT

Future leaders . . .

tudents are encouraged to explore and accept leadership opportunities. Elected positions held by our senior girls include head girl, deputy head girl, academic captain, arts captain, house captains, sports captain, prefects, chairs of student council and kahui rangatahi (Maori student council). Representatives from both junior and senior school make up a number of committees, chaired by elected senior students. Student council and Kahui Rangatahi meet regularly to share student opinions on school matters. Student Council is involved in fund raising and gives support to local and national community appeals. Year 12 take part in a leadership camp towards the end of the year to commence the peer support programme. This provides skills and confidence required for their buddy role with Year 9 students in the first term. Year 13 girls have the opportunity to extend their leadership skills at OPC (Outdoor Pursuits Camp).

Ten reasons why you should choose RGHS . . . . 1

Every girl counts - Every student is respected, challenged and inspired. We focus on educating students from all cultures and backgrounds and ensure each one leaves as an empowered young woman.

Educational excellence - We provide students with a safe and secure learning environment in which they study and develop into independent young women. Consistently achieving above national averages, our girls are more likely to graduate from tertiary studies and hold executive or managerial positions in business.

Small class sizes - Classes are capped at 26, with an average of 23 students per class in 2011. This provides an intimate learning environment, allowing teachers to develop strong relationships with all students.

Outstanding facilities - Our campus is in well maintained, colourful grounds with a multi-use sports field, sports arena, library and computer resource area, dance studio, assembly hall, performing arts centre, wellness centre, wharenui, cafĂŠ and shop.

Sport abounds - Rotorua Girls High school allows students to participate in the widest range of school sports available in the Bay of Plenty. Annual exchanges with Tauranga Girls College, Gisborne Girls High School and Hamilton Girls High School ensure girls experience local and national competition. A number of our girls also compete internationally.

Strong pastoral care - Every student is placed in a whanau and a house. Whanau teachers and house deans monitor academic progress, attendance and behaviour to help them establish a good understanding of student needs.

10 Accessible for students - Girls living in all areas of Rotorua can easily access the school by bus. Students often travel from outer lying districts including Kawerau, Tokoroa and Mamaku, while those from further afield board in Rotorua to attend Rotorua Girls High School.

Performing arts success - Students have the opportunity to participate in a multitude of music and performance activities on local and national stages. Events include a joint annual production with Rotorua Boys High School, Stage Challenge, Shakespeare in Schools, debating, speech making, regional and national kapa haka and manu korero speech competitions. Instrumental tuition is free to students.

Interactive teachers - Teachers are skilled, inspirational and friendly, and focus on interactivity with students individually and as a group. Fourteen former students currently teach at Rotorua Girls High School, including the Principal.

Single-sex is better - Established in 1959, Rotorua Girls High School is one of only 24 girlsonly state schools in New Zealand. Statistics show that girls only schools out perform girls at co-ed schools.

Enrolment, costs and term dates . . .

nrolment week for students joining Rotorua Girls High School in 2012 commences on 22 August 2011. For more information contact Raewyn Krammer on (07) 347 1928 Ext 855 or rkrammer@rghs.school.nz During enrolment days, parents and students are welcome to attend school tours led by 2011 prefects. The Principal and Staff will also be available for one-on-one meetings and an options and Expo evening will be held. Our annual school fee (voluntary donation) is $50.00. An annual fixed stationery fee of $31.00 is also payable.

TERM DATES - 2012 TERM ONE

Tuesday 31 January - Thursday 5 April

TERM TWO

Monday 23 April - Friday 29 June

TERM THREE

Monday 16 July - Friday 28 September

TERM FOUR

Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

Please contact the school for 2012 Open Day dates.

Year 11 Art & Photography - Theme: NZ Waterways, Lakes and Seaside with Maori