Shirley Boys' High School

PROSPECTUS 2012

SHIRLEY BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

to educate boys towards excellence

CHRISTCHURCH – NEW ZEALAND

Our Missio n

To ed u c ate boys towar ds e xcellen ce for Shirley Men this means striving to become better than before by always doing the right thing.

T O E D U C AT E B O Y S T O WA R D S E X C E L L E N C E

Shirley teachers A Shirley teacher’s teaching, knowledge and behaviour involves:

◗ Metacognition – they understand how students learn

◗ Evolving – they construct learning around what students have already learned

◗ Linking – they create links into other contexts which develops creativity

◗ Supporting – they create a positive and collaborative learning environment

Shirley students Shirley students’ learning behaviour involves:

◗ Metacognition – they understand how their learning happens

◗ Evolving – they build understanding

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HE ADMA STER’S MESS AGE The aim of Shirley Boys’ High School is to provide a rigorous academic secondary education for boys.

The achievement of this goal begins with the expectation that every boy will actively pursue personal excellence by acquiring the knowledge, skills and values which the school provides. The school also expects every student to fully avail themselves of the sporting and cultural activities that are provided in abundance and in these areas too, set personal high level goals and work to attain them.

Such involvement in school life coupled with the strong partnership that exists between teachers, students and their parents in the school, creates the relationships that are a key characteristic of the school.

Overall Shirley aims to produce young men ready, willing and able to assume useful roles in society and to be responsible citizens, some of whom will be local, national and international leaders and all of whom will be sensitive to the needs of others.

Finally we place a strong emphasis on the importance of positive role models, especially those provided by males. Students are encouraged in every way to become “good men.”

Yours sincerely

from other people’s context and experiences

◗ Linking – they create linkages with other contexts to solve problems creatively

◗ Supporting – they are positive and collaborative in their learning and therefore supportive of diversity and other viewpoints

M i s s i o n St a teme n t “To educate boys towards excellence” Shirley aims to create Shirley men who are academically successful lifelong learners. These people are well rounded, socially responsible and they have a global perspective.

John Laurenson Headmaster

The latest Education Review Office highlighted the following areas of good performance …

■ Philosophy into practice, ie translating research into action ■ Positive tone and relationships ■ Learning environment ■ Focus on boys' learning ■ Examples of effective teaching practices ■ Extension and acceleration opportunites ■ Use of ICT ■ Whole school professional development ■ Leadership of the Headmaster and Senior Management ■ Management of International students SHIRLEY BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL – PROSPECTUS

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Photography courtesy of Langwoods School Photography

SCHOOL DIRECTORY Board of Trustees

Deputy Principals

M.A. Himin, B.SC,(Hons), Dip.Tchg A. P. Holmes, B.A. (Hons), Cert T.E.S.O.L,

G. M. Searle, B.Sc., Dip.Tchg. (Acting

A. J. Ambrose, M.A.(Hons), Dip.Ed.(Guid),

Cert.Judicial St., AFNZIM, JP

Dip.Tchg.

Higher Dip.Tchg. (HOD ESOL)

M. A. Sharr, B. Phys.Ed., Dip.Tchg. (HOD

S. M. Nesbit, B.Ag.Sc., Dip.Tchg.

K. G. Tibble, Dip.Tchg.

D. A. Watson, B.A. (Hons), Dip.Tchg.

J.B. Houghton, BA, GDipTchLn Physical Education) S. J. Howell, B.Sc., Dip.Tchg.

M. J. Skinner, B.Sc., Dip.Tchg.(Acting HOD Geography) K.N. Hudson, BA , GDipTchLn T. M. Hunia, Tohu Matauranga, Trade Cert., Te A. C. Smith, B.A., Grad.Dip.Arts, Cert.Arts,

Mr G. Crawford, Dip.Mgt., Cert.Rehab., Mr A. Deavoll, JP, MNZM. B.A., Dip.Ed., Dip.Tchg. (Chair)

Mr N. Falconer, JP, ASP, ANZIM Mr S. Garland, M.A., (Hons), Dip.Tchg.

(Staff Trustee)

Mr J. B. Laurenson, B.A. (Hons), Dip.Ed., Dip.Tchg. (Headmaster)

Mr S. McLauchlan Mrs K. Major, B.A, M.Ed., Cert.Counselling Mr C. Russell (Student Trustee) Secretary: Mrs A. Johnston

Support Staff

M. E. Ambrose, BBS. C. F. Amodeo, M.A. (Hons), Dip.Tchg.

D. Brady C. D. Brosnan (Property Manager) F. K. Browne D. Burke Cert T-Aide, Cert TESOL (Trinity) S. Burt V. Campbell J. P. Carragher K Casey R. E. Crawford A. J. Dixon R. Dobson Dip Computer Network Engineering A. M. Ellis C. J. Ellis (HM PA) J. R. Fox (Sports Admin, First Aid) A. Hobby H. Hoy M. I. Hume S. Martin A. G. McCully (Executive Officer) S. McMillan B. H. Middleton S. Morice M. J. Petrie H. A. Ronald T.T.C. C. F. Thomas, N.Z.L.A. (Cert.)

L. Treacy T. Treleavan J. G. West J. Whiting

Staff

Headmaster

Counsellors M. D. Ellery, M.A. (Hons), Dip.Ed (Guid), M.Ed.Psych. (Hons), Dip Tchg.

R. W. Hayes, B.Sc. (Hons), M.Ed.(Couns.), Dip.Tchg,Te Hoaka Pounamu Diploma of Bi-lingual and Immersion Teaching L. P. Pacey, M.Ed, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E.

Teaching Staff P.N. Bache, BSc., Cert Ed D. P. Bell, B.Sc., Dip.Tchg (HOD Biology) W. J. Bell, B.Com., Dip.Tchg.

Z. Boros, B.Com., GDipTchLn C.L. Bos, BDes, GDip.Tchg.

P.M. Buyers, B.Sc, PGCE, M.A. A. J. Calder, B.EngTech, Dip.Tchg.

A. M. Cameron, M.A. Hons., L.T.C.L., Cert.

Counselling, Dip.Tchg (HOD Languages)

M. J. Cavanagh, Adv.Trade Cert., Dip.SST, Dip.Tchg.

K. L. Chamberlain, B.A., Dip.Tchg (Specialist Classroom Teacher)

K. J. Coghlan, B.A.(Mus), Grad.Dip.Ed, Adv. Dip Audio Eng

G. A. Collier, B.A., Dip.Tchg. (Dean Rutherford) S. W. Cooper, B.A., Dip.Tchg G.T. Crean, B.A,. Dip Tchg C. L. Croft, B.Sc., Dip.Tchg. (HOH Blake) L. C. Dann, LL.B., B.A., Dip.Tchg .

A. S. Demaine, B.A., Dip.Tchg.

P. J. Dixon, Adv.Trade Cert., Dip.S.S.T., Dip.Tchg. (HOH - Rutherford)

M. Fazzi, B.Eng.(Hons), Dip.Tchg E.Y.Finch, B.Sc, Dip.Bib Studies, GDip.Tchg A.M. Firmedow, B.Sc, Dip.Tchg S. P. Garland, M.A. (Hons), Dip.Tchg.

(HOD Social Studies & History)

D. D. Gilmore, B.Sc., B.Com., Dip Tchg.

(Dean- Mullins)

D. J. Grocott, B.Com., Dip.Tchg., (HOD Commerce)

D. G. Hay, G.D.S.S., B.P.E, Dip.Tchg.(Dean - Snell)

K. M. Hays, MusB (Hons), DipTchg (HOD Music)

J. B. Laurenson, BA. (Hons), Dip.Ed.,Dip.Tchg. R. J. Henderson, B.A., B.Ed., Dip.Tchg.

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Associate Headmaster

(HOH - Mullins)

N.D. Haywood, B.A.(Hons), Dip.Tchg

M.J. Herlihy, B.Sc, PGDip(Edn), Dip.Tchg

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HOD Science)

Hoaka Pounamu Diploma of Bi-lingual and Immersion Dip.Tchg.

Teaching, Dip.Tchg.

A. V. Stackhouse, Dip.H.Sc., Dip.Tchg.

B. A. Hunter, T.C.D., Dip. Rec & Sport, M. B. Stevens, B.Ed., Dip.Tchg Dip.Tchg.

R. W. Stocks, Dip.Phys.Ed., Dip.Tchg.

D. J. Inns, B.Ed., Dip.Tchg S. W. Taylor, B.Sc., Dip.Tchg.

A. B. Ivey, B.Sc., Dip.Tchg.

E. J. Thomson, Dip.H.Ec., Dip.Tchg. (HOD B. B. Jackman, B.Compt, Dip.Tchg Food Technology) J. M. Jennings, B.Phys.Ed, Dip.Tchg J. M. Vandenberg, B.A, C.E.L.T.A., Dip.Tchg G. R. Johnston, M.A. (Hons), F.T.C.L., J. J. Ward, B.Eng(Hons), Dip.Tchg. (HOD Dip.T.E.S.L., Dip. Counselling Skills, Dip.Tchg.

Mathematics) (on leave)

G.H. Jones, BSc. Dip Tchg C. G. Kappelle, Dip.Ed., Dip.Ed.Deaf,

B. P. Wells, Dip. Ap. Sports, B.Spt & Rec., Dip.Tchg.

Adv.Dip.Tchg

J.N. White, BE(Hons)(Civil), BSc (Chemistry),

J. J. Keats, B.A., Dip.Tchg.

A.R. Kerr, BEd(PE), Dip.Tchg R. J. Koster, M.A. (Hons), Dip.Tchg.

Grad DipT.

I.C. Williamson, M.Sc, Dip.Tchg.

P.T. Wilson, M.E., Dip.Tchg

(HOD English) R. N. Wilson-Pyne, B.A., Dip.Tchg., S.L. Lane, B.Sc. (Hons), Dip.Tchg. (on leave) (HOH Snell) A.M. McIntosh, Adv.TC., Dip Tchg, Dip.SST J. C. Withers, B. Phys.Ed., Dip.Tchg.

(HOD Technology) C. A. Withy, B.F.A., Dip.Tchg.

S. McKeown, B. Eng (Hons), Dip.Tchg M. J. Wright, M.A. Dip.Spec.Ed. Dip.Tchg.

(HOD ICT)

R. A. McLaren, B.A., Dip.Tchg (HOH Aoraki) M. T. Mehlhopt, Adv.Trade Cert., Dip.Tchg.

Y. K. Miura, Adv.Trade Cert., Dip.Tchg.

G. L. Mosna, B.Sc., Dip.Ed K. E. Murdoch, B.A., Dip. Tour., Dip.Tchg.

G. A. Murray, B. Design, Dip.F.A., Dip.Tchg.

(HOD Art)

D. J. Newton, B.Hort.Sci. (Hons), Dip.Tchg. (on leave)

J. T. O’Dowd, B.Sc. PGCE C.S. O'Malley, BA(Hons), MA(Dist), PGDip.Tchg

J.T. O'Sullivan, B.Sc, C.E.L.T.A, Dip.Tchg M. V. Pacey, B.Sc. (Hons), Dip.BA., Dip.Tchg.

B. R. Patrick, B.Sc., M.Sc, Dip.Tchg.

(Dean - Blake)

J. M. Readman, B.Sc., Dip.Tchg R. N. Richards, M.Sc.(Hons), Dip.Tchg.

(Dean - Aoraki)

A. J. Robertson, B.A., Dip.Tchg. (HOD Extension)

M. A. Robinson, B.A. (Hons), Dip.Tchg.

L. Russ, B.Jap.Lang., Dip.Tchg. (on leave) M.T. Saunders, B.Eng(Hons), Dip.Tchg.

(Teacher Librarian)

E. R, Wylie, B.A., GDipTchLn J.F. Yeh, B.Sc., Dip Tchg

Instrumental and Vocal Teachers of Music (ITM) L. Anderson R. Chandler, B.A., Mus.B., F.T.C.L., L.R.S.M., A.I.R.M.T., I.T.Mus.

H. Charlton, Mus B, Grad. Dip. Tchg., IT Mus J. Evans-Brant, BA(Hons) Music, L.L.C.M(T.D.), A.L.C.M., A.I.R.M.T., I.T.Mus.

M. Fudakowski, Dip.Tchg., Dip. Jazz(Perf), I.T.Mus.

J. Hardman, Dip. Jazz(Perf), Dip. Audio Eng, I.T.Mus.

C. Harris, Dip Jazz, MM(Mus) Philadelphia University of the Arts Brass ITM

C. Henderson, T.T.C., I.T.Mus. A. K. Just, L.T.C.L., A.I.R.M.T., I.T.Mus.

M. La Roche, Mus.B., Dip Tchg., I.T.Mus. H. Machirus, Dip. Jazz Studies, Dip.Tchg., I.T.Mus.

I. P. Thorpe, L.T.C.L., T.T.C., I.T.Mus.

2012 ENRO LMENT SCHEME The scheme that will apply for 2012 is as follows First Part The Shirley Boys’ High School Board of Trustees has established a current optimum role of 1365 students. A roll in excess of this figure would result in severe overcrowding in the context of the school site and facilities.

Second Part Enrolment of Students into Year 9 Entitled to enrol 1 Students residing within the area defined below, the School Zone, shall be entitled to enrol at Shirley Boys’ High School. The Board may require proof of residency within the School Zone.

From the intersection of Kilmore and Colombo Streets north along a line to the west of Colombo Street. At the end of Colombo Street, east along the north side of

Edgeware Road to Cranford Street. North along Cranford Street as far as Oxley Avenue.

East along the north side of Oxley Avenue. North along the west side of Forfar Street to Warrington Street. North to the east side of Flockton Street and Thornton Street, (crosses Aylesford Street at house number 79) then to the north of Spurway, Ailsa and Praem Places across Emmett Street. Then north to the west of Emmett Street. From the intersection of Hammersley Ave and Marshland Road (crossing at house number 70 and 73) to Player Place, then north along the west side of Golf Links Road to Joy St. Then in a line due east to the junction of Horseshoe Lake Road and Broomfield Terrace. Then north to the east of Horseshoe Lake Road following the curve around on the south of Lake Terrace Road as far as the Avon River.

The zone then follows a line directly across the Avon River to Avonside Drive (crossing at house number 1152). It then follows south along Avonside Drive to the east to the bend in the road where it cuts directly across the road in a straight line past the Rowing Club directly through

Avonside Drive to Kerrs Road, south down Kerrs Road (including the west side) until it intersects with Woodham Road. Then in a line westward along to the south of Woodham Road, Avonside Drive, across Fitzgerald Avenue to Kilmore Street until Kilmore Street intersects with Colombo Street.

2 Students from out of the School Zone described above who are brothers of past or present Shirley Boys’ High School students will also be entitled to be enrolled.

3 The sons of previous students will be entitled to be enrolled.

4 Students from out of the School Zone described above who are sons of current Shirley Boys’ High School Board of Trustees members or employees of the school.

Entitled to apply for enrolment In order to have a roll that does not exceed the current optimum roll of 1365 students, a 2012 Year 9 intake of not exceeding 340 students is planned. Students residing outside of the areas defined in 1 above or who have never had a brother enrolled in the school, are entitled to make application for a place in the 2012 Year 9 group, in the prescribed enrolment period. At the conclusion of the prescribed enrolment period, the total students

who are entitled to enrol in 1, 2, 3 and 4 above will be subtracted from the optimal figure of 340. This figure then determines the number of out-of-zone students that can be enrolled. If there are more out-of-zone applications than this figure, then a ballot will be held to determine the successful enrolment applications from out-of-zone applicants.

Third Part – Overseas Fee-Paying Students Enrolment applications will be accepted from Overseas FeePaying students taking into account availability of places.

IMPORTANT DATES ◗ Prospectus Available Wednesday 25 May

◗ Community (Open) Evening Wednesday 25 May (6.30-8.30pm)

◗ Charles V Gallagher

Scholarship Examination Tuesday 14 June (1-3pm) Sparten Room SBHS

◗ Closing date for Year 9

enrolment applications Friday 5 August

◗ Ballot 2012 Out-of-Zone

Applicants Tuesday 16 August

◗ Acceptance/non-acceptance advice notice received by parents Friday 19 August

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?? ACHIN G & LE AR NI NG PROGR AMM E TE The curriculum is designed within the National Guidelines to meet the learning needs of our students and a large variety of subjects is available. Curriculum change and development at Shirley Boys’ High School is an on-going process reflecting the views of the students, staff and the wider school community.

The New Zealand Curriculum is reflected in the staff professional statement (MELS). This is available on request.

The school is proud of its academic standing. In line with our Mission Statement “To Educate Boys Towards Excellence”, we have always placed an emphasis on each student striving to attain his academic potential. Large numbers of students complete Year 12 or 13 and go on to tertiary education in University or Polytechnic Courses.

Overseas trips have also been undertaken to China, Australia, Japan, Greece, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States to extend school sports, academic and cultural programmes.

Guidance in course and subject selection is offered to all students. Each student has a course selection interview before finalising a choice of subjects at Year 12 and 13 levels. This is to ensure that they are fully aware of the educational and vocational directions their course choices will take them, and allows fully informed decision making.

Assessment and examinations are vital to good learning. School examinations are held annually for Years 11, 12 and 13. Year 11, 12 and 13 students also enter the national qualifications, NCEA levels 1-3 and Scholarship. Years 9 and 10 have examinations in most subjects during Term 4.

There is a degree of ability grouping for our students. This allows greater challenge for more able students, and lesser ability students can be placed in classes progressing at a rate better suited to their needs

Student Gu i dan ce Guidance Counsellors

House Staff

A comprehensive Guidance Network, headed by the Guidance Counsellors, ensures students can be assisted at times when they need help, and be provided with the information and guidance they need to enable them to make positive and appropriate decisions about their future.

The counselling staff (includes two qualified counsellors, a transition teacher and a careers advisor) are available to assist students with personal, social, educational and vocational counselling. Contact with parents who may have concerns about the progress of their sons is welcomed. Where specialised help is needed the school is flexible enough to meet the need.

Each House has a Head of House, a Dean of House and Form Teachers. The House is their focus and the welfare (academic, cultural, pastoral) of the students in the House.

Each House has student leaders in the form of a Senior and Junior Executive. Leadership is taught in form classes to all students.

Form teachers are also key guidance staff in that they see students in their form class every school day. As such they take a vital interest in the progress of the students in their form class through an individual mentoring programme and are often the first point of contact when issues arise.

The school runs a vertical form class system. Form classes have students from Years 9 to 13 in them. Each vertical form class is attached to one of five houses; Aoraki, Blake, Snell, Rutherford and Mullins. Boys are actively encouraged to participate in a range of house activities (sporting, cultural and academic) to encourage healthy competition and a sense of ownership to his house. This further strengthens the pastoral care system.

In summary, the Guidance Network is an integral part of the school’s structure and its primary reason for existence is to actively assist all students to overcome any difficulties they may face, to achieve to the best of their ability, and to enjoy their time at Shirley Boys’ High School.

Transition Teachers and Gateway Vocational advice, information and guidance are provided by the Transition and Gateway Teachers and the Guidance Counsellors.

The school has a vigorous transition to work programme, targeted at senior students, that includes a work exploration component, as well as teaching pre-employment and life skills and also offering vocational “taster” courses.

Dean Each house group in the school has a Dean who is responsible for the overall well-being of that group. The Dean stays with his or her house group throughout their time as a dean.

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Curriculu m

Our curriculum comprises two broad areas: At Shirley Boys’ High School the students are encouraged to take part in a wide variety of school activities, in order that they may discover and develop interests and talents and further enjoy their time at school. The words “co-curricular activities” better reflect our philosophy, promoting the importance we attach to participation in sporting and Complementing this, there is the programme of various sporting, cultural and special interest activities. Many of our special interest activities. Schools commonly hardest working students in the classroom are also fully involved in refer to these as extra-curricular activities.

For us, the word “extra” suggests something co-curricular activities. that is simply added on.

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There is the programme of classroom instruction and learning which occurs between 8.30 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Success in learning is of course enhanced by the development of good study habits through a regular homework and revision programme.

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Year 9 Substantially the same subjects are taken by all students. Options, other than in languages, are not offered at this level.

Instead, the students are given a little of each of the option subjects available at Year 10 level, so that when they choose their options for Year 10, they do so on the basis of some knowledge of the subject.

Language subjects are offered to some students. Where this is the case students choose one language from those offered (French, Japanese and Maori).

Year 10 All students study the core subjects and up to four option subjects.

Year 11 All students study an English, Mathematics, and Science course and up to three option subjects. All courses lead to qualifications in the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). Other certificates are also available.

Year 12 An English course is the only compulsory subject at Year 12 level. Several other new subjects are offered and students may begin these and/or some of the many other options available without having studied them at Year 11 level. All courses lead to qualifications in the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA).

Year 13 There are no compulsory subjects at Year 13 level. Students choose five or six subjects from the list of options available.

All courses lead to qualifications in the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) and Scholarship.

Multi-Level Learning Senior students are encouraged to choose where appropriate, subjects from a variety of levels. Some students are able to study Stage 1 University courses in a number of curriculum areas.

Extension programmes To extend high ability students in the school, special programmes have been developed. The progress of such students is carefully monitored to ensure that only those able to take advantage of, and benefit from them, are included.

The school has a Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator to oversee and plan with individual students (in conjunction with their parent(s)) their own individual education programme.

The extension programme, which incorporates elements of both enrichment and acceleration, is widely recognised as one of the most comprehensive available in any State School in New Zealand. (see ERO comment on page 1)

Music Interested students are encouraged to continue or begin learning an instrument.

Free tuition is available from specialist itinerant teachers on string woodwind and brass instruments, acoustic, electric and bass guitar, pino, electric keyboard, voice, drums and percussion.

For those who already play an instrument there are groups which rehearse weekly and perform on various occasions throughout the year.

Reading and Mathematics Specialist reading teachers ensure that students who need extra help receive appropriate assistance. This includes one-to-one teaching and small group work.

A programme for assistance in Mathematics is also offered.

Other initiatives include the use of Year 13 students as Tutors in these areas.

In 2010 and 2011 the school will be part of the NZ numeracy initiative.

Library The Library plays a major role in the curriculum. We have a fully qualified fulltime Librarian. This allows our students to benefit from the inclusion of planned research units, allowing the development of information and research skills across the curriculum. As a result their confidence and competence in individual learning, study and research is enhanced.

Subjects at Marian College A number of our senior students have their subject requirements met by taking classes at Marian College, an arrangement reciprocated with the College to allow wider choices for students of both schools.

Computers Year 9 students are introduced to the basic uses of computers, and the school’s network. This is followed by work units teaching word processing, spreadsheets and powerpoint within curriculum areas.

It is expected that the skills gained will be used by students to present work in any or all of their time at Shirley.

For senior students computers are used for the same basic purposes in a variety of units of work in many subjects, as well as serving as tools for research and the exchange of information.

A specialised ICT course for years 11, 12 and 13 students is available for students.

The school has three computer suites and a number of mini-pods and the entire school has been cabled. In 2010 it was joined to the fibre-optic cable system in NZ. All of these developments will ensure that Shirley Boys’ High School remains at the forefront of education in New Zealand in the 21st century.

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SUBJECTS AVAIL ABLE Year 13

Year 12

NCEA level 3 & scholarship

NCEA level 2

Accounting Art Design Art History Automotive Engineering Biology Business Studies Calculus Chef Training Chemistry Classical Studies Design Technology Drama Economics Electrotechology English English for University E.S.O.L. English French Geography Graphics History ICT (Computing) Japanese Maori Mathematics Media Studies Music Painting Performing Arts Technology Photography Physical Education Physics Sports Development Statistics & Modelling Five options to be chosen

English OR - E.S.O.L. English OPTIONS

Accounting Art Design Automotive Engineering Biology Business Studies Chef Training Chemistry Classical Studies Design Technology Drama Economics Electrotechnology* French Furniture Geography Graphics History ICT (Computing) Japanese Legal Studies* Maori Mathematics Media Multi-Trades* Music Outdoor Education* Painting Performing Arts Technology Photography Physical Education Physics Science General* Sport Development Sports Leadership* Transition*

NCEA level 1

English OR - E.S.O.L. English Mathematics Science OR - Science General OR - Advanced Science OPTIONS

Accounting Art Chef Training Design Technology (Wood or Metal) Drama Economics French Geography Graphics History ICT (Computing) Japanese Life Skills Maori Music Nutrition and Food Physical Education Sports Development Three options to be chosen

Year 11 Five options to be chosen *no equivalent Year 13 course for these subjects 6

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Year 9

English or ESOL Mathematics Physical Education Science Social Studies

English or ESOL Mathematics Physical Education Science Social Studies

OPTIONS

Art Economics Electrotechnology French Graphics Japanese Maori Music Nutrition and Food Sports Development Materials Technology (Wood or Metal) Up to four option subjects to be chosen

Language STUDENTS MAY STUDY ONE OF

French Japanese Maori TECHNOLOGY Trimester – 1.3 terms each

Health Education Graphics Materials Technology the arts Semester – Half year each

Art Music

SPORT Sport Sport at Shirley Boys’ High School is run under the banner of Spartans Sport. Shirley Boys High School Spartan Sport is charged with the responsibility of making quality sports programmes available to our students.

Sports at Shirley Boys’ High will provide a platform to: ◗ have FUN ◗ pursue aims of excellence, personal achievement and self discipline

◗ improve self steem and sportsmanship ◗ establish friendship with other students within the school and beyond

◗ meet and get to know teachers beyond the classroom ◗ develop leadership and ‘followship’ skills Opportunities will be available in a diverse range of sports for all to participate, enjoy and enjoy at a level appropriate to their development.

Junior Spartans Programme (JSP) In recognition of Year 9 students finding it difficult to establish themselves within sport in their first year at secondary school and fuelled by a desire to have all students active, the school has adopted a policy of compulsory involvement in physical activity for all Year 9 students. Students are required to commit to a minimum of two terms of physical activity. The emphasis is on ‘playing the game’ and the social interactions made possible through physical activity. Many activities are prioritised for Year 9 students only. Students must commit to their chosen activitie(s) in the first two weeks of Term One and must select at least one activity beginning in either Term One or Two. Checks will be made to ensure that they are honouring their commitment.

The JSP programme offers opportunities in both ‘in-school programmes’ (Clubs or JSP’s) and competitive involvement.

If selecting a Club or JSP option a student must attend his chosen activity for a minimum of one hour on a regular weekly basis throughout the term(s) during which he is enrolled in the activity.

Sportsman of the Year Dinner The sporting year culminates in the Spartans Sportsman of the Year Dinner. This dinner celebrates sporting achievement and success through the awarding of Sporting Blues and three

other major awards: the Sporting Team of the Year Award, the Individual Sportsman of the Year Award and the supreme award, The Mullins Trophy, which goes to one of either the Team or Individual of the year award winners. To receive a Sporting Blue a students must have performed in an outstanding way within his chosen code while ensuring that his class work and citizenship are of a good standard. Students who receive these awards are promoted as role models of sport at Shirley Boys’ High.

Sporting Success 2010 Dragon Boating Junior Cricket Basketball Football 1st XI Waka Ama Water Polo

1st New Zealand (2011) 2nd New Zealand 9th New Zealand 15th New Zealand 18th New Zealand (2011) 4th South Island

The School Sports Policy The policy of the school is that if a team is provided, the school has first call on all students if their services are required.

Sports Development At Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 levels a specialised sports development programme has been established for top sports students. It is a condition of entry to this special programme, that students play their major code(s) in a school team.

The programme provides specialised ongoing training for the top sports students, who in turn will form a core of ability in each of the school’s first teams, while also giving these students a thorough grounding in a viable career path.

Summer Sports

Winter Sports

Athletics Canoe Polo Cricket Cycling Dragon Boating Waka Multi Sport Rock Climbing Softball Swimming Tennis Touch Rugby Volleyball Water Polo

Badminton Basketball Cross Country Golf Football Hockey Ice Hockey Indoor Cricket Rugby Skiing Squash Table Tennis Target Shooting

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Photo courtesy of Guy Frederick

ACTIVITIES Various clubs and activities are available to the students.

Participation is encouraged and students are provided with the opportunities to pursue their interests.

Chess Soul Purpose (Christian Fellowship) International Students‘ Club Debating Drama Kapa Haka Group Music Outdoor Education Camps at Years 9 and 10 Philosophy Club Peer Mentoring Polynesian Cultural Group Theatre Sports Writing

THE SHIRLEY WAY We in Shirley Boys’ High School have the following values which underpin everything we do in this school.

Honesty ~ Fairness ~ Reliability ~ Caring - Respect for all people The School Code of Conduct is based upon these values which are held by everyone in the Shirley Community.

STUDENTS AND STAFF HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS Responsibilities

Rights

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To learn and teach without being disrupted.

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To work in a clean and pleasant environment.

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To help maintain a good working environment.

To speak to and treat others with courtesy and respect.

To not bully or threaten others.

To tolerate differences in others.

To dispose of litter in rubbish bins.

To use/borrow others’ possessions only with their permission.

To behave in ways that encourage the community to think highly of our school.

To be spoken to with respect and treated with loyalty.

To feel safe at all times.

To hold opinions, choose friends and activities without interference.

To have undisturbed possession of your own property.

To be proud of our school.

When the values are accepted and the Code of Conduct is followed then Shirley Boys can achieve its mission “To Educate Boys Towards Excellence.” This statement of the Shirley way was originally developed by students and staff in the school in the 1990s and it was last updated by the staff and students in 2009.

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THE HOUSE SYSTEM A house system was established in 2004.

The Houses and associated colours are Aoraki (Blue), Blake (Green), Mullins (Red), Rutherford (Black) and Snell (Gold). These names were chosen from famous New Zealanders who have excelled in areas that we expect graduates from Shirley Boys’ High School to excel in. Areas such as leadership, physical endeavour, academic ability, environmental and cultural awareness. The colours too have significance – Blue and Gold (Shirley colours) and Red and Black (Canterbury colours) and Green (environment).

Upon entry to the school students will be allocated a House. Each student will be

expected to purchase a House shirt through the Student Office. Each student within his form class will belong to the same House group. This again helps provide an ‘esprit de corps’ amongst the students.

Every student at Shirley Boys’ High School will be encouraged to participate in as many House events as possible to ensure that healthy competition based on ownership of their House occurs. The events that are on offer in 2010 are listed on the right.

We are sure that no matter which House your son is allocated to he will gain a huge amount from participating in the House system.

Swimming Sports Athletic Sports Cross Country Tabloids Speech Competition Kapa Haka Competition Lip Sync Talent Quest Food Bank Blood Bank Work Day Stool Ball Futsal Tournament

ST UDENT LEADERSHIP The school believes in encouraging and training students to take leadership roles wherever possible. The School believes this is an important part of the development of the student into a well rounded individual and a positive contributor to both school and to the greater community.

Leadership is taught in form classes and there are numerous opportunities for students to develop their potential such as: librarianship, captaincy of sports teams, leadership in music and drama, leadership in form classes, mathematics tutors and literacy tutors to name some. The four key areas where students can have a high profile in a leadership role are:

School Council Students are selected from each House Executive to participate in the School Council. This Council has its own funds.

It has the ability to generate extra funding via mufti days, school dances and other

events as they see fit. The decision on how to spend all moneys raised are made by the students in the council themselves. Usually this involves significant contributions being made to various charities in order to assist, in particular, young people who have less opportunities than they themselves do.

Academic, cultural, environmental and social sub-committees are formed to assist the Council in their role.

Late in the year, once external examinations begin, a group of Year 10 students are also selected and trained to be Year 10 monitors for the last six weeks of the year. There is also a six student Junior Executive team chosen late each year from the Year 9 students in each House. One of these six is then selected as Junior House Captain.

House Executive

As part of this leadership, all students are encouraged to meet the requirements to be a “Shirley Man”. Each year in term 3, students are nominated for a “Shirley Man Distinction Award”. All successful nominees receive a badge. Year 12 and 13 students who have gained Distinction Awards are eligible to attend a special dinner in Term 4 where the elite Blazer awards are announced.

Each year the school appoints a number of Year 12 and13 students as Senior Executive Members. Within this group a Head Prefect is selected and an Associate Head Prefect. In addition, providing he is a Year 13 student, the student representative on the Board of Trustees is also a Senior Executive member. Five Deputy Head Prefects are also selected and they also assume the role of House Captain for their House.

Shirley Man Distinction Awards

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SCHOOL RU LE S AND R EGUL ATIO NS The third General Goal of Shirley Boys’ High School is: “To provide a well ordered environment in which self-discipline and self-respect can grow.”

Discipline is the basis of education. Without it, little can be achieved.

The students are required to follow instructions, to act sensibly, to be courteous, and to accept responsibility for any shortcomings in their actions.

The authority of the school with respect to the students includes all occasions when the students are: wearing the school uniform at school participating in a school activity outside of the school travelling to or from school identifiable as members of the school

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The school’s Code of Conduct sets out Responsibilities and Rights. Each student has a personal copy of the Code of Conduct in his Homework Diary.

Parents are expected to read the Code of Conduct and school rules and regulations before making an application for the enrolment of their sons. All students are required to abide by these Rules and Regulations.

Students involved in acts of theft or violence, in the use of offensive language, as well as infringements of the school’s alcohol and drugs policy are likely to face the most serious of consequences.

School hours Students are required to be at school by 8.30am. The lunch break is from 12.15pm to 1.10pm (on Wednesdays 12.00am to 12.45pm) and the afternoon's programme ends at 4.00pm (3.40pm on Wednesdays) although formal classes will normally finish at 3.00pm (2.40pm on Wednesdays).

Punctuality to classes is also emphasised.

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A shortened lunch hour is common in the winter with a slightly earlier finish to the day.

Cellular phones Cellular phones are not permitted to be used or turned on at school during class time (8.30am-3.00pm). They are permitted to be turned on at intervals and lunchtimes.

Absences Students are required to be at school each day it is open, unless prevented from attending by sickness or any other circumstance beyond their control.

Absences should be notified to the school office by telephone first thing in the morning and an absence note handed to their form teacher on the day they return.

At the end of each day parent/caregivers will be contacted by text or email, if provided, with details of any period(s) a student has been marked absent. For this reason contact with the school is required if a student is absent. Applications for leave must be made in writing in advance to a Senior Staff member.

Dental and medical appointments should not occur in school time if at all possible.

Graduation In 2003 a graduation system in the junior school was implemented. This system enables us to highlight students who will not necessarily gain scholastic awards but always give their best to their

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studies. The school’s basic goal is to ensure all students work to the best of their ability.

It is important to note that this report does not record the student’s academic or scholastic ability. Reporting on a positive attitude to class and a good work ethic is the basis of this reporting system.

Students are assessed regularly by their classroom teacher and are scored under the following four headings: ◗ Homework completion ◗ Classwork standard and completion rate ◗ Effort and attitude in class ◗ Organisation and bringing the correct equipment to class.

Graduation points are deducted for unexplained absence (including truancy). Continually improving these facets of students’ behaviour is a priority at Shirley Boys’ High School.

Students are able to graduate with Distinction (90%+), graduate with Merit (75-89%) or to graduate with a Pass (60-74%). Parents will be notified of the marks for each term at the end of that term through a graduation report which will clearly indicate your son’s percentage and areas of commendation or those that require attention. Students who do not reach 60% average by the end of term 4 will not be allowed to move to the next year level.

Compliance System A compliance system also exists.

Students who wish to participate in co-curricular events in school time have to have good attendance and good work habits in their classes if they are to be permitted to go on the relevant co-curricular trip.

T O E D U C AT E B O Y S T O WA R D S E X C E L L E N C E

Leaving the school grounds at lunchtime

Jewellery

Physical Education Uniform

Passes are given only to students going to their own homes for lunch. Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds at lunchtime to purchase lunch or to visit the local shopping centres. Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds during morning interval.

While a single plain, small ear stud is allowed, no other jewellery is permitted.

This includes earrings, neck chains, bracelets and eye or nose studs. Religious or cultural symbols can be worn, but not visibly e.g. a neck chain holding a maori carving needs to be long enough to ensure it is not visible.

Motor vehicles

Winter Uniform

These are to be registered with the Student Office which also issues driver and passenger passes. The school reserves the right, at any stage, to withdraw the student’s motor vehicle permit.

- Black Reefer jacket with school logo (preferred option for senior students) - Black jersey with school logo - Black sleeveless vest with school logo (optional) - White long-sleeved shirt (collared, buttoned to neck) - Blue and gold school tie or school sports tie if the student qualifies - Black dress trousers (able to hold a crease) - Plain black leather lace-up or slip on shoes, no decorative buckles or zips (not sports or skate shoes) - Regulation School beanie, (optional Terms 2 and 3 only)

- Regulation navy polo shirt with Shirley Boys’ High School logo - Regulation navy shorts with Shirley Boys’ High School logo - White sports socks - Approved non-mark white-soled footwear Physical Education shirts and shorts, black sleeveless jersey (with logo), school jackets, house tee shirts, scarves, beanies and sun caps are only available at the school’s Student Office or stationery sale.

The scarves, beanies and sun caps are optional. The school jacket is compulsory for all students.

Security of students’ property Money and valuables should not be left in bags or changing rooms. A locked cycle compound is available for student use. All personal property must be clearly named.

Code of Conduct The school’s day-to-day functioning is governed by the Code of Conduct as printed on page 8. This was drawn up after extensive consultation between students, staff and parents.

Summer Uniform

All students must wear the full and correct uniform at school, to and from school and on all school visits.

Application for short-term exemptions, should be made in writing to the Deans’ office. There is a shoe bank in operation if students need to have their black school shoes repaired.

Hair must be neatly presented and extremes of fashion (for example in hair style such as dreadlocks or colour) are not permitted. It must be kept off the face and shoulders (when standing upright) and long hair that touches the shoulders must be tied back with a single tie at the back of the head.

The correct sports and physical education uniforms must be worn.

Cycle helmets are a compulsory uniform item for all cyclists.

- Black jersey with school logo - Black sleeveless vest with school logo (optional) - White shirt – either long-sleeved or plain white (collared, buttoned to neck) polo type short-sleeved knit shirt (no logos) (note - black sleeveless vest with school logo may be worn with longsleeved shirt only) - Navy walk shorts - Plain black leather belt, if required - Blue walk socks - Plain black leather lace-up shoes (not sports or skate shoes) - School sun cap (Terms 1 and 4 only) Please Note: A plain white tee-shirt (no writing or colour on it) may be worn underneath the white shirt if required.

Long-sleeve clothing may not be worn under short-sleeved shirts.

The uniforms are not to be mixed.

Students wear either a complete winter or a complete summer uniform at any one time.

A student may wear either winter or summer uniform all year. In other words, parents are not required to purchase both sets of uniform.

PTA Clothing Store

Whole Year

Damage to School Property Damage as a result of negligence or mischief will be charged to the student concerned.

Uniform

A limited amount of good quality used uniform items are available at the school. The Parent Teacher Association provides this service and details are available from the school office.

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Cycle Helmets These are a compulsory uniform item and are a legal requirement for all cyclists.

Alcohol and drug policy The following is a summary of the Board of Trustees policy.

1. The school accepts its responsibility, alongside parents, of educating the students in the harmful consequences of alcohol misuse and the use of illegal drugs.

2. To this end any student who seeks help in this area will be dealt with in a supportive and positive way. A Guidance Counsellor is the best person to approach for this help.

3. Any student possessing or supplying alcohol or illegal drugs: i at school, or ii not at school but during the school day, or iii travelling to school or home after school, or iv on any occasion when that student is identifiable as a member of the school (whether or not he is in school uniform) is likely to face the most serious consequences. Exclusions from school could result.

4. There will be no use of alcohol by students in social situations where they are identifiable as members of the school and are under the direct responsibility of a staff member.

5. The use of tobacco by students is prohibited at all times, including during travel to and from school.

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GENERAL IN FORM ATI ON

Associated organisations C.V. Gallagher Trust The objective of this Trust, named after the first Headmaster, is to provide amenities of all kinds for the benefit of the students. Donations are invested and the income is used for school projects. Winners receive a one year scholarship as outlined below.

Year 9 Westpac Academic Award Year 10 National Bank Academic Award Year 11 Headmaster’s Prize Year 12 Kirby Prize

Parent Teacher ASSN. Over the years this has been a very active group which has provided strong links between the school and parents.

All parents are automatically members.

The P.T.A. Committee meets in the C.V. Gallagher Lounge (staffroom) on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7.00pm.

Shirley Boys’ High School Old Boys’ Association Students leaving school are encouraged to join this Association to retain and foster contacts and friendships developed at school. Any Old Boy who is not on the emailing distribution list should contact the school to update his contact details.

Shirley Community Classes A wide variety of evening classes is offered in association with Risingholme Community Centre. Details of the 2012 courses will be published later this year. Courses presently offered include Aerobics, 12

Circuit Training, Computing, Interior Design, Dressmaking, Woodwork and Word Processing, to name but a few.

Shirley Squash Club All members of the community are entitled to membership of this club based at the school courts.

Canteen The school operates a Canteen which is open before school, interval and lunchtime and offers a wide variety of foods.

Strategic Plan/Annual Report Copies of the Shirley Boys’ High School Strategic Plan and Annual Report are available for borrowing from the school office. Parents are most welcome to read this document and we also welcome feedback on its contents.

Community and International Links

American Field Service exchanges Christchurch Youth Council Community collections for charity Rotary Exchanges Spirit of New Zealand cruises Work days World Vision child sponsorship

Material Charges Materials used in some subjects, for example in Art and Design Technology, are charged to the students.

Entrance Scholarship The C.V. Gallagher Entrance Scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of an examination for Year 8 students. The examination in 2011 (for 2012 Year 9 students) is to be held in the Spartan Room, (upstairs SBHS Sports Complex) from 1–3 pm on Tuesday 14 June.

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The winner receives a credit towards uniform, stationery or fee payments to the value of $500 plus $500 cash for the year the award is won. The award is available for the top scholar in subsequent years at each year level.

Prizes In addition to the various subject awards, there are a number of special prizes.

PTA Award for Dux of the School and Proxime Accessit, the runner-up to Dux. Old Boys’ Award Founded in 1967 by the Old Boys’ Association and awarded for all-round achievement in a school career.

Indoor Bowling Club Prize Founded in 1969 and awarded in Year 13 for service to the school.

Hartley Scholar Founded in 1964 by Mrs L.R. Hartley and awarded for personal attributes in Year 13.

School Supplies Award for Citizenship.

Lund Prize.

Founded in 1985 by Mr and Mrs J.C. Lund and awarded annually to the Head Boy. Kirby Prize Founded in 1990 and awarded for academic excellence in Year 12.

Hartley Junior Scholar Founded in 1968 by Mrs L.R. Hartley and awarded to the Year 11 student making the greatest all-round contribution to school life.

National Bank Awards Academic, Sporting, Cultural and Citizenship – awarded to students in Year 9 or 10.

Reports and Report Evenings Reports are issued at each year level three times a year. Additionally there are Report Evenings providing an opportunity for parents and teachers to meet and discuss these reports.

School Donation The School Donation will be requested in February. Parents/ Guardians will be notified of the collection date in advance.

If there is more than one boy in the family attending the school, a family donation will apply.

In cases of difficulty, a request should be made to the Headmaster, who will make arrangements for part payment each term or weekly direct debit.

Stationery Items are available from the Student Office. All students will be given a complete list of requirements in the information package posted in December.

Telephone Messages Except in cases of emergency, telephone messages cannot be taken for students. A telephone is available for student use.

Textbooks Students are issued with the required textbooks.

Appropriate charges are made for lost or damaged books. The books remain the property of the school.

SHIRLEY BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL North Parade PO Box 27-025, Christchurch 8640 New Zealand Phone +64 3 375 7057 Fax +64 3 385 3934 www.shirley.school.nz jbl@shirley.school.nz

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