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FIRST STEPS FUTURE PROSPECTS
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The new school year beckons, whether that’s pre-school, primary, college or tertiary.
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Jacqui Murray Dance School Jacqui Murray has been teaching dance for over 30 years. Classes are now o° ered in both Carterton and Martinborough.
about the discipline, dedication and motivation from achieving high standards. Jacqui Murray feels the dance exams provide a positive learning experience and gives the students a great sense of accomplishment.
With her team of experienced teachers she can o° er classes for all ages in ballet, tap, contemporary, hip hop and jazz and also holds a specialised pre-school class for 3-to 4-year-olds.
The dance school is well known for its annual Cabaret performance held at the Carterton Events Centre in November and it’s proving a popular way to celebrate the dance year.
Exams are held mid-way through the year where students are assessed against the NZAMD standards. While these are not mandatory, the pupils who choose to do these exams learn
Term 1 enrolments are now being taken. Contact Jacqui now for further information or visit the website – www.jacquimurraydance.co.nz
The First Steps & Future Prospects feature; a specialist education publication for all ages.
WHERE FUN AND ACHIEVEMENT JOIN TOGETHER We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to explore the joy of dance and have it enhance their life. We carefully tailor to the age & ability of students. Dance Programmes Jazz • Tap • Hip Hop Adult Classes Preschool Classes Ballet • Contemporary
Taking enrolments for 2022 now Located in Carterton and Martinborough Phone (06) 379 6004 or 027 242 3462 Email: Jacquimurraydance@xtra.co.nz www.jacquimurraydance.co.nz
A sense of belonging at Hadlow Pre-School At Hadlow Pre-school we pride ourselves on providing quality early childhood education for children from three years of age. Our welcoming environment and qualiÿ ed teachers ensure that each child builds a strong sense of belonging and meaningful
relationships that are necessary to learn, develop and have fun! We are on the grounds of Hadlow School and are part of the Trinity Schools however we also welcome children who wish to attend alternative primary schools. Please feel free to visit us and ÿ nd out more about what Hadlow Preschool can o° er you and your child.
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE Hours
8.30am - 1.00pm or 8.30am - 3.00pm Term time
68 High Street, Masterton Phone 06 370 6961 preschool@hadlow.school.nz www.hadlowpreschool.nz
20 HOURS ECE
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ENROLLING NOW FOR 2022 GERALDINE INDER School of Dance & Drama Term starts on February 8th 2022 Registration is online www.inderdance.school.nz • Speech & Drama • American Jazz • Contemporary • RAD Ballet • Hip Hop • Tap • Tiny Tots from 3 years
The best place to be after school.
Ph: 021 121 4653 or 06 377 4588 | email: dancer@wise.net.nz
New Zealand’s education system catering for all New Zealand’s education system re˜ ects our unique and diverse society. It welcomes di° erent abilities, religious beliefs, ethnic groups, and ideas about teaching and learning. There are three levels of education. Early childhood (ECE), primary and secondary, and tertiary further education. They teach the national curriculum and are secular (nonreligious). The government subsidises all children aged 3-5 who attend ECE for up to six hours a day (30 hours per week). Your child’s education is free form the ages of 5 to 19 at state schools (government owned and funded) if they’re a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident. Some private schools are also integrated which means they get some government funding. Primary and secondary consists of 13 year levels. Primary starts at year 1 - Year 8 (5-12 years of age on average). The secondary system goes from Year 9 – Year 13 (13-17 years on average).
M˛ori-medium educa tion is where students are taught all, or some curriculum subjects, in the M˛ori language for at least 51% of the time. If attending a school isn’t the best option (you might live a long way from the nearest school, travel overseas or have other reasons) your child can learn with New Zealand’s correspondence school, Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura). Te Kura teaches early childhood, primary, secondary, and special needs students using multimedia and online learning. Your child can also study one or two courses if a subject they want to study isn’t available at their school.
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2022 IMPORTANT DATES
WAIRARAPA COLLEGE With Wisdom and Courage | Kia Mātau Kia Māia
TERM ONE 2022 COMMENCEMENT WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26: Course Change Morning 9am-11am in the WaiCol Library.
YEAR 9 ORIENTATION PROGRAMME MONDAY 31 JANUARY: 9.40am-3pm. Day begins with a põhiri in the College Hall at 10am (students to arrive 9.40am). All whānau and families are welcome. TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY/WEDNESDAY 2 FEBRUARY: 8.40am-3pm THURSDAY 3 FEBRUARY: 8.40am-3pm for all year levels. On arrival in the morning go to: Year 9: Whānau Time Year 10: Gym Years 11-13: Hall Full School Assembly Period 2 Normal timetable for remainder of the day. FRIDAY 4 FEBRUARY: Normal School Day MONDAY 7 FEBRUARY: Waitangi Day Observed (School Closed)
2022 TERM DATES TERM 1 - MON 31 JANUARY - THU 14 ARRIL Stat holidays: Waitangi Day Monday 7 February (Observed), Good Friday 15 April, Easter Monday 18 April, Easter Tuesday 19 April, ANZAC Day Monday 25 April (During Term Break) TERM 2: MON 2 MAY - FRIDAY 8 JULY Stat holidays: Queens Birthday Monday 6 June, Matariki Friday 24 June Teacher only days: Mon 23 May TERM 3: MON 25 JULY - FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER Teacher only days: Mon 29 August TERM 4: MON 17 OCTOBER - FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER Stat holidays: Labour Day Monday 24 October Teacher only days: Mon 23 and Mon 28 November
POTO COLLEGE HOUSE
NOW ACCEPTING ENROLMENTS
ENQUIRE NOW
06 370 0415 or manager@waicolhostel.co.nz Renall St, Masterton www.potocollegehouse.co.nz
WAIRARAPA COLLEGE, Pownall Street, Masterton, Wairarapa. 06 370 0400 | office@waicol.nz | waicol.nz
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A thriving Solway College capacity roll and increasing waiting lists Solway College is excited to welcome all new students and their wh˜nau in to the Solway family at the beginning of the year p° whiri and the annual family pool barbecue on Sunday, January 30. The school will be reopening with its capacity roll and continues to have increasingly growing waiting lists, as families from all over Aotearoa look to secure their daughter’s intermediate and secondary journey at a thriving Solway College. Solway College Principal Janine Tupaea, explains that “The school’s closeknit family atmosphere, outstanding academic successes, all girls and boarding school advantages, passionate and innovative teaching team, holistic education and, now modern and refurbished learning and living spaces have made Solway College the premium
choice for their daughter’s education.” The school has ensured it has retained its very small class sizes that it is renowned for within the Junior school while increasing the number of junior classes in Years 7-9 from three classes in 2020 to six classes in 2022, to keep up with this demand. Solway will continue to focus on its sustainability practices which had it named as one of three ÿ nalists for the New Zealand Most Sustainable Schools Awards. “Embedding sustainability education and recognition of being kaitiaki of the Manaia block of land on which our school resides into students’ learning is a focus of the school’s local curriculum and T° M ˜ tou ara Manaia Our Solway Way,” says Tupaea. Tupaea is excited about the year ahead listing some of the reasons for this as “the work being invested into curriculum delivery and design, seeing the students embracing and excelling in the extensive sporting, cultural,
and EOTC opportunities which will be presented to them this year, and ensuring that each student at te K˜r eti
o Manaia not only succeeds but thrives throughout 2022, as at Solway College every student’s a taonga”.
G N I W GRO IRLS GREAT G
ine Toa e Tipu Ana Wāh
ACADEMIC Outstanding NCEA Results | NZQA Scholarships | University Leaders Scholarships | Small Class Sizes SERVICE Leadership Opportunities | Chapel | Duke of Edinburgh | Student Council | Horizons Programme CULTURAL Kapa Haka | Drama | Theatre Sports | Intercollegiate Singing | Intercollegiate Shakespeare | Public Speaking & Debating | Hip Hop Dance Crew | Choir | Rock Band | Jazz Band | Worship Team
WIDE RANGE OF SPORTS
National & Regional Sporting Success | Wairarapa Times-Age Sports College of the Year 2017 & 2019
HOSTEL Family Atmosphere | Fun Events | Help with Homework | The Boarding School Advantage
EQUESTRIAN ACADEMY Performance Programme | Equine Studies | Career Pathways
THERE ARE SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES WAITING FOR YOU AT SOLWAY COLLEGE 06 378 2219 | www.solwaycollege.school.nz | 49 FLEET STREET, MASTERTON
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Open Your Mind to learning, sports and culture in a caring community.
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School Start Dates Year 13 Monday 31 Jan Year 12 Tuesday 1 Feb Year 11 Wednesday 2 Feb Year 9 & 10 Thursday 3 Feb Powhiri 9.30am Thursday 3 Feb Each day starts at 8:55 am.
Mākoura Road, Masterton
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FIRST STEPS&FUTURE PROSPECTS Wairarapa Montessori Preschool Celebrating 26 Years
We have a passionate and highly qualiÿ ed team of responsive Montessori teachers working with the children, enabling them to develop at their own pace using the unique Montessori learning materials. These are designed to engage the children and connect them to sounds, shapes, colours and textures in their environment. A deep and abiding curiosity is necessary for creative learning. This is nurtured by providing the child with opportunities to discover qualities, dimensions and relationships amid a rich variety of stimulating learning situations.
We are now enjoying the 12th year in our beautiful villa on Lincoln Road, Masterton. Creating community is at the heart of our work. We o˜ er a peaceful and orderly environment which ° ows freely between indoors and outdoors. Our Montessori centre is a thriving community of learners where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. A rich Montessori programme fosters a love of learning, independence and creativity; all of which enable the child to reach their full potential.
You are welcome to visit and experience ÿ rst-hand what makes the Montessori approach unique. We are a peaceful, supportive community that embraces diversity; every child, family and teacher is treasured here. Our community is diverse, and we enjoy learning about di˜ erent cultures through a shared celebration of festivals throughout the year. Our garden provides opportunities
to care for the natural environment. Children grow vegetables which they then lovingly prepare to share with their friends. Our fruit and nut trees have matured and become a living playground for the children, who are encouraged to create their own play structures.
We o˜ er Montessori Early Childhood Education for children aged 2-6. We are open Monday - Friday 8am 4pm, throughout the year (only closing for the Christmas New Year holidays). Enquiries Phone: (06) 370 1471 (centre). Email: wairarapa.montessori@gmail.com www.wairarapamontessori.com
Give your child a head start at school Do want your child to be a competent independent self-learner? Our Montessori Children’s House offers a peaceful and orderly environment based around a structured learning curriculum supported by Montessori trained teachers and special Montessori learning materials
20 hours ECE Aged from 2-6 years
“Montessori’s been fantastic for my daughter’s socialisation. The structure and orderliness really suits her nature, we’ve decided to continue with Montessori into primary school” Experience first hand what makes the Montessori approach unique. For more information contact Pauline Harter
wairarapa.montessori@gmail.com
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114 Lincoln Road, Masterton. Phone 06 370 1471 Open 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday • www.wairarapamontessori.com
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THE JAZZ DANCE AND DRAMA CENTRE is stepping into 2022 with a refreshed look. We are about to turn into our next 40 years of encouraging young students to grow confidence, be creative and develop their love of theatre and dance. We will continue with our same values, family friendly focus and a professional, caring faculty. We live by our motto DO YOUR BEST. BE PROUD AND HAVE FUN. The Studio offers options from three years and above including senior ladies’ classes. With the start of our year approaching fast, take a look at what is scheduled. Some classes in the Pre School area especially are already full so get your registration in now to confirm a placement.
great grounding with up to date moves and music. The grades continue through to Advance levels achieving professional study options for those wishing to further their dance careers.
READY SET BALLET This is new programme for young dancers starting at four years.
HIP HOP At JDDC we start classes at eight years of age. There are three levels of classes and students grow in confidence as they advance in ability and age. Our styles are always fluid depending on the current music and hip-hop trends. We are very strict about the content of music and the appropriate movements taught to young dancers.
AMERICAN JAZZ DANCE This syllabus starts with a transition class at five years of age. We have taught the AJDA syllabus for forty years with Sharon previously being one of the two directors for over twenty-five years. The work is busy, fun and technical while giving young dancers a
CONTEMPORARY Classes start at eight years of age. These classes allow young students to explore their love of music through the use of challenging choreography. The classes explore creative movement while working on strength and personal growth in dance fitness and flexibility.
READY SET DANCE JDDC is very proud to be the licence holder for this awardwinning program. Students must be three years of age at start of the dancing year.
CLASSICAL BALLET We teach the ATOD syllabus. This is a technical program that demands strong technique while training expressive, artistic dancers. This encourages the dancer to really extend their love of dance while focussing on this disciplined dance form. ADULTS We have two adult class options. Experienced Adults. Caters to ladies over eighteen years. This class requires some previous dance training and experience. This class is a popular feature in our end of year show case. The styles taught through the year are mixed and varied. Baby Boomers. This hugely popular class is designed for our over fifty’s age group. It includes Ballet, barre, yoga and Pilates based exercises for strength and continued flexibility. It also includes dance routines of varied genres and is totally inclusive of all capabilities.
Fun and laughter is the key and everyone is welcome. BROADWAY JAZZ JDDC has been recognised as a leading training ground in the field of Musical Theatre. Pupils are trained through full hands-on experience in theatre protocols, stage etiquette and performance technique. The triple threat of singing, dancing, acting is firmly established in the class content. An annual live musical is staged at the end of term one. Students also perform in the studio showcase at the end of the year. Previous productions have included Aladdin, Oliver, Shrek and Madagascar. Our 2022 show is Frozen Jnr. Casting for lead parts is completed now however, all Broadway Jazz pupils are Included in the production. Rehearsal and costume calls will start at the beginning of term so registration now is vital to secure a place.
ENROL NOW FOR 2022 www.dancemasterton.co.nz STUDIO OWNER/DIRECTOR: Sharon Stevens-Cottle www.dancemasterton.co.nz Follow us on Facebook: The Jazz Dance and Drama Centre JOIN THE STUDIO NOW TO BECOME PART OF OUR PERFORMING ARTS FAMILY