Prospectus 2014
Tauranga Girls’ College empowering tomorrow’s women
Welcome – Kia Ora Opportunities in all dimensions are open to you as you join us at Tauranga Girls’ College. Participate in the arts, cultural and sporting dimensions in an academic climate that will ensure you succeed. Prepare to be an “empowered woman of tomorrow”.
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Table of Contents PERGO ET PERAGO STRIVE AND ACHIEVE MA TE KAHA E TAEA AI
Empowering Tomorrow’s Women
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Tomorrow’s Leaders
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Pastoral Care
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Courses of Study
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Curriculum Guide
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Alumni 12 Scholarships 13 Student Activities
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Service Activities
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Sports
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Community Activities
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Entrepreneurial Activities
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Student Facilities
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Tauranga Girls’ College Values
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Information 24 Enrolment Scheme
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Uniforms 28 College Personnel
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School Details
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“Girls of a Golden Era” Artist: Hayley Brown This painting was commissioned in 2008 to celebrate 50 years of education at Tauranga Girls’ College. The full painting, depicting girls through the years, hangs in the School Hall.
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Tauranga Girls’ College
Kimiko Withrington, Head Girl 2013
Empowering Tomorrow’s Women
In an environment that has as its focus the education of young women, your daughter can achieve, participate, assume responsibility and gain self confidence. Strong work ethics are promoted and expected. Reliability, punctuality, personal presentation, productivity, positive relationships and responsibility are all emphasised.
Choosing the right school for your daughter’s secondary education is a life changing decision. National statistics on education show clearly that an educational environment dedicated exclusively to the needs of young women allows them to outperform students in any other educational setting. Our school, with its outstanding reputation for nurturing personal academic and co-curricular excellence offers that educational environment. We are one of the top girls’ colleges in the country. Our mission statement “Empowering Tomorrow’s Women” encapsulates our determination to provide our students with the confidence, insights and initiatives that will ensure success, equipping them to meet the challenges and opportunities of the contemporary educational world. It is the goal of the college to achieve individual excellence for every student. 93% of our school leavers will leave with academic qualifications, as well as national titles in sport and cultural activities. Strong student leadership opportunities as well as a diversity of other experiences equip them to be the future citizens and leaders of our nation.
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Co-operative and independent learning activities, extension and accelerated learning, academic and vocational curriculum choices, career and tertiary educational guidance all contribute to the setting and achieving of individual educational goals. Entrust your daughter to us as we forge a partnership of support and encouragement for the setting and achievement of goals and active participation in the life of the college. She joins a college community that is founded on high standards, active participation, determination, discipline and commitment. I am proud of this school, its staff and students and I invite you to take up the opportunities we provide as the beginning of a partnership that will empower your daughter as one of tomorrow’s women.
Pauline Cowens Principal
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There are so many opportunities offered to you at Tauranga Girls’ College. Each student is able to experience a wide variety of activities, finding involvements that they are really passionate about. Whether they are in the academic, sporting or cultural areas, all students have to do to find and pursue these passions, is say ‘yes’ to all of the opportunities that will be offered to them.
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Mardi Gras, Mufti days, Doris day,- at Tauranga Girls’ College, students ranging from Year 9-13 work together to create and maintain fun events around the school. You don’t have to be a teacher or a senior student to have an influence over school events; right from your very first day in Year 9, you have the opportunity to contribute and help coordinate events! Kimiko Withrington, Head Girl 2013
Tomorrow’s Leaders Leadership is both a talent and a skill for development. At Tauranga Girls’ College our young women enjoy many opportunities to embrace and explore leadership and develop skills as a foundation for future years. Head Girl: Kimiko Withrington Student Council with its five Mini Councils is chaired by the Head Girl and supported by the Year 13 Deputy Principal. Functions include special projects, fundraising for community support, and raising issues of concern for students with college management. Sports Captain: Ariana Abbott House Council with its four College Houses - Batten, Freyberg, Mansfield and Rutherford is chaired by the Sports Captain and supported by the Year 10 Deputy Principal and the Sports Co-ordinator. The council organises a wide variety of activities all designed to promote participation and the award of the prestigious Walsh Shield for Inter-house competition. The House Council manages and leads our annual Sports Awards ceremony.
Deputy Head Girl: Michelle Prendivillie Executive Council is chaired by the Deputy Head Girl and supported by the Year 11 Deputy Principal. Each of the prefects lead a sub-committee of students elected from all tutor groups with the goal of organising college activities. Committees include Community Service, Environment, International, Health, Kaupapa Maori, Radio and Social.
Art Director: Sharon Anderson Arts Council is chaired by the Arts Director and supported by the Year 12 Deputy Principal. Each of the prefects leads a sub-committee of students representing the Arts of Music, Drama, Design, Language, Publications and Nga Toi Maori. A wide variety of activities throughout the year are planned for all students to participate in. The Arts Council manages and leads our annual Creative Arts Awards ceremony.
Our student leaders have a high profile in the management and delivery of college assemblies, award ceremonies, academic prize giving and various participation activities. Personal acknowledgement of student participation and achievement is made through school reports, records of achievement, Principal’s recognition certificates, service awards, achievement certificates, colours, artistic honours, trophies, fair play awards, school assemblies and ceremonies. All students who participate in Tauranga Girls’ College clubs and teams are eligible to receive such recognition.
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year 9 student
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The Year 13 coaches helped us all settle in and feel welcome and showed us everything we needed to know.
Pastoral Care Intellectual and physical development are enhanced in a community environment of positive friendships and personal responsibility. The social guidance and psychological guidance of our young women through teenage life are essential elements in the development of the whole person. We acknowledge a vital partnership with your family through communication in assisting your daughter to take responsibility for herself and to continue along a pathway of wise decision-making. Deans are appointed for your daughter’s year level and a tutor is appointed to your daughter’s tutor group. Both will follow her through five years at Tauranga Girls’ College, taking responsibility for both the progress and welfare of your daughter and providing you with a first point of contact to our college. Many of our young women demonstrate high levels of interpersonal skill and on reaching senior years in our college they
Your daughter will experience several and varied career aspirations through her teenage years. The number of times your daughter changes her mind is not important, but having a goal to aspire to is crucial to her success. Interest, participation, sense of purpose and taking responsibility in learning are all highlighted as major factors in achieving success and promoting a love of learning for your daughter as a foundation for life.
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seek to support others. Peer Coaching, Peer Mentoring, Tuakana Teina, and Peer Tutoring are programmes in which senior students are trained to offer support to other students. Our Guidance Counsellors, Ms Judith Burr and Ms Chantal Stopford, are available to work with you and your daughter. Their experience and ability to provide support in a wide range of situations and issues are extensive. Our Careers Advisor, Mrs Barbara Young, provides career information for your daughter through seminars, pamphlets, interviews and our computer career database. Career interests and subject selections are interdependent.
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Courses of Study “Aiming for excellence” – a five year pathway to Scholarship recognition Junior School All students are tested on entry and high achieving students are identified. The Director of Junior High Achievers oversees the provision of a two year enrichment programme for all identified high achievers. This programme, based around a compacted core curriculum and including an annual retreat, is designed to extend and enrich learning as well as provide the foundation for achievement of excellence in the senior school. A register of high achievers across the school is maintained and acceleration is available for individual students on identified ability.
while in Year 12 and 13 subject choice groups students of similar ability. Further acceleration and multi-level study in the senior school is available for individual students on identified ability. Other strategies to facilitate academic success include: – limited class sizes.
Senior School The Director of Senior High Achievers role is to provide mentoring and tutorial support throughout the senior school and a specific Scholarship preparation programme for Year 13 High Achievers.
– local and national competitions.
The senior school is structured to provide flexibility of choice of subjects by offering free choice to all students. Broad band streaming in Year 11 is offered in Mathematics, Science, and English
– availability of extension programmes.
– additional tuition available at lunchtimes and after school. – remedial programmes available to students needing extra assistance. – maintaining higher than national average results. – published pre-requisites for courses.
Tertiary study beyond Year 12 or 13 is anticipated Tertiary study beyond Year 12 or 13 is anticipated for our young women. Career information and guidance in subject selection help to maintain the maximum opportunities available for your daughter as she works her way through Tauranga Girls’ College. Your daughter will ultimately want to gain entry to the University or Polytechnic of her choice to study the programme of her choice.
Loren McCarthy
Tauranga Girls’ College has a strong tradition of achieving University awarded Scholarships from all of New Zealands major Universities.
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Curriculum Planner: Junior Diploma
This is a guide only
Year
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Sciences
Technology and Systems
Year 9
• English • English Support
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Computing • Food Technology • Design & Visual Communication • Materials Technology • Textiles Technology
Year 10
• English • English Support
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Computing • Food Technology • Design & Visual Communication • Materials Technology • Textiles Technology
Curriculum Planner: NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Sciences
Technology and Systems
Level 1
• English
• Mathematics with Extensions
• Science
• Geography • History
• Computing • Textiles Technology • Design & Visual Communication
• English in Progress (Y11) • English Language & Literacy (Y11 / 12 / 13)
Level 2
• English • English Language & Literacy (Y11 / 12 / 13) • English in Progress
Level 3
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• Mathematics • Mathematics Applied (Y11 / Y12)
• Mathematics with Extensions • Mathematics (Y12 / Y13) • Mathematics Applied (Y12) • Mathematics Numeracy
• Mathematics • English Language • Mathematics: Statistics & & Literacy Modelling (Y11 / 12 / 13) • Mathematics • 23ESA English with Calculus • 23ESG English • English
• Science Core • Science Applied
• Social Science
• Design Innovation • Digital Technologies • Food & Nutrition • Furniture Making* • Furniture - Outdoor*
• Biology • Chemistry • Physics
• Classical Studies • Geography • History
• Practical Science
• Introductory Tourism NC • Legal Studies • Sociology
• Biology • Chemistry • Physics
• Classical Studies • Geography • History • Extension Tourism NC • Sociology
NC National Certificate
• Computing • Textiles Technology • Design & Visual Communication • Digital Technologies • Food & Nutrition • Furniture Making* • Furniture - Outdoor* • Computer Science • Computing • Design & Visual Communication • Textiles Technology • Digital Technologies • Furniture Making* • Furniture - Outdoor*
* Half Yearly Tauranga Girls’ College course
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Year The Arts
Physical Education Languages & Health
Business Studies
Year 9
• Art • Drama • Drama & Dance • Music • Musicianship • Nga Mahi a Te Rehia • Nga Toi Maori
• Physical Education and Health
• French • German • Japanese • Te Reo Whakato • Te Reo Whakatipu
• Business Enterprise
Year 10
• Art • Dance • Drama • Music • Musicianship • Nga Mahi a Te Rehia • Nga Toi Maori
• Physical Education and Health
• ESOL • French • German • Japanese • Te Reo Whakato • Te Reo Whakatipu
• Business Enterprise
Physical Education & Health
Languages
Business Studies
Vocational
• Physical Education
• French • German • Japanese • Spanish • Te Reo Maori
• Accounting • Business Studies • Economics
• Smart Steps (Y11) • Early Childhood Education • Animal Care* • Driver Education* • Hospitality Foundation Skills • Practical Textiles
• French • German • Japanese • Spanish • Te Reo Maori
• Accounting • Business Studies • Economics
• Early Childhood Education (Y12 / 13) • Employment Skills (Y12 / 13) • Hospitality Services (A) NC (Y12 / Y13)
• French • German • Japanese • Te Reo Maori
• Accounting • Business Studies • Economics
The Arts Level 1
• Art • Contemporary Music • Dance • Drama • Music • Contemporary Maori Art • Nga Mahi a Te Rehia
Level 2
Level 3
• Contemporary Music • Dance • Design • Drama • Music • Photography • Practical Art • Printmaking • Sculpture • Film & Media Production
• Health Studies • Sport and Recreation • Self Defence* • Aquatics* (Y11 / 12 / 13)
• Physical Education • Health Studies • Sport and Leadership (Y12 / 13) • Aquatics* (Y11 / 12 / 13)
• Contemporary Music • Physical Education • Dance • Aquatics* • Drama • History of Art (Y11 / 12 / 13) • Music • Practical Art: - Design - Painting - Photography - Printmaking - Sculpture - Film & Media Production
Subjects in bold are currently approved for University Entrance
• Legal Studies
• Personal Finance
• Early Childhood Education (Y12 / 13) • Employment Skills (Y12 / 13) • Hospitality Services (B) NC (Y12 / Y13)
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Year 9
Year 10
Compulsory Subjects
Compulsory Subjects
English, Mathematics, Physical Education and Health, Science and Social Studies, are each studied for one year.
English, Mathematics, Physical Education and Health, Science and Social Studies, are each studied for one year.
Students will also participate in the Peer Coaching programme with Year 13 students.
Options Arts: One of - Art, Dance, Drama, Music or Musicianship, Nga Mahi a Te Rehia or Nga Toi Maori.
Options Arts: Two of - Art, Drama, Drama and Dance, Graphics and Design, Music or Musicianship, Nga Mahi a Te Rehia or Nga Toi Maori. Languages: Two of - English Support, French, German, Japanese, Te Reo Maori, (Whakato or Whakatipu). Technology: Two of - Computing, Design & Visual Communication, Food Technology, Materials Technology or Textiles Technology.
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Future Thinking: Languages: One of - English Support, French, German, Japanese, Te Reo Maori, (Whakato or Whakatipu). Technology: One of - Business Enterprise, Computing, Design & Visual Communication, Food Technology, Materials Technology or Textiles Technology.
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Bridget Prendiville, Deputy Head Girl 2013
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At Tauranga Girls’ College we pride ourselves on our sense of unity that is developed through teamwork which leads to success in all areas, whether it is in Academic, Sports or the Arts. We inspire and encourage each other to believe in ourselves and strive to achieve to our full potential. By setting goals, following dreams and finding our passions we are empowered at Tauranga Girls’ College to become strong successful women, who can interact positively and work effectively in any team. Go Team TGC!
Year 11 Year 11 students study six subjects - an English, a Mathematics, a Science and three additional option subjects at NCEA Level 1. Subjects offered at Tauranga Girls’ College deliver opportunities for students to gain credits towards their Level 1 National Certificate of Educational Achievement qualification. Prerequisites apply to most subjects indicating the minimum level of performance required from Year 10 learning in order to gain entry to Year 11. – Students aspiring to Year 13 and entry to University or Polytechnic Institutions, need to select at least five subjects from the following NCEA Level 1 courses. Accounting, Art, Business Studies, Computer Science, Contemporary Maori Visual Art, Dance, Design Visual Communication, Drama, Economics, English, Food & Nutrition, French, Geography, German, Health Studies,
History, Japanese, Mathematics with Extensions Music, Nga Mahi a Te Rehia, Physical Education, Science, Spanish, Te Reo Maori, Textiles Technology. – The following NCEA Level 1 courses are also available: Computing, Contemporary Music, Childhood Education, English in Progress, Food and Nutrition, Information Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Applied, Science Applied, Science Combined, Social Science, Sport and Recreation, Textiles Technology. – National Certificate courses are available in Employment Skills. – Students may study one pair of half-year subjects listed on page 11.
Year 12
Year 12 students study English and five additional option subjects from Level 1 or 2. – Those students aspiring to Year 13 and entry to University or Polytechnic Institutions, are advised to choose five from the following NCEA Level 2 courses: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computer Science, Computing, Contemporary Music, Dance, Design & Visual Communication, Design, Drama, Economics, English, Food & Nutrition, French, Geography, German, History, Japanese, Mathematics with Extensions, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Practical Art, Printmaking, Sculpture, Spanish, Te Reo Maori, Textiles Technology.
The following courses are also available: – NCEA Level 1: Employment Skills, Mathematics Applied. – NCEA Level 2: Early Childhood Education, English in Progress, English Language & Literacy, Environmental Science, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Money Management, Nutrition and Society, Science Applied, Sociology, Sport and Leadership, Television Production. – National Certificate courses are available in: Employment Skills, Hospitality Services, Introductory Tourism. – Students may study one pair of the half-year subjects listed on page 11.
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Year 13 Year 13 students may choose any five or six subjects from NCEA Levels 1, 2 or 3
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– Students studying for NCEA Level 3 should select five subjects from: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computer Science - Web Design, Computing, Contemporary Music, Dance, Drama, Economics, English, Design Technology Textiles, Food & Nutrition, French, Geography, German, Graphics and Design, History, History of Art, Japanese, Mathematics, Mathematics with Calculus, Mathematics: Statistics and Modelling, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Practical Art: Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture options, Spanish and Te Reo Maori.
The following courses are also available: – NCEA Level 2: Hospitality Services, English Language and Literacy, Sport and Leadership. – NCEA Level 3: Early Childhood Education, 23ESA (English for speakers of other languages (academic), Sociology. – National Certificate courses are available in: Employment Skills, Hospitality Services, Extension Tourism. – Students may study one pair of the half-year subjects.
Tauranga Girls’ College Half Year subjects Students in Years 11, 12 and 13 may choose one pair of these half yearly subjects to make up a full programme of study. These subjects are vocational in nature and provide students with the opportunity to gain credits towards NCEA. Half year subjects may not be repeated once taken in any of Years 11, 12 or 13.
Half-yearly Courses: Animal Care and Technology Aquatics Hospitality Foundation Skills Furniture Making Outdoor Furniture Practical Textiles Self Defence
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Scholarships Tauranga Girls’ College ex-students studying at University gain numerous University Scholarships.
These included: – The University of Auckland Scholarship – The University of Auckland STEAM Scholarship
– The University of Waikato Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship – The University of Waikato Bachelor of Engineering Fees Scholarship – The University of Waikato School Leaver Scholarships – The University of Waikato Plus One Leaver Scholarship
– Massey University High Achiever Scholarships (Academic)
– Victoria University School Leaver Scholarships for Academic Excellence – Victoria University Equity Scholarship
– University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships – University of Otago Maori and Pacific Island Scholarship
– Bay of Plenty Polytechnic High Performance Academy Sports Scholarships
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Scholarships 2013 Sponsors of these prestigious awards confirm annually the availability of their Scholarship and offer them to students of Tauranga Girls’ College.
Alwyn Robert Thompson Memorial Scholarships
- Up to $1200 for one year for B.Vet.Sci degree. - Up to $800 for one year for LLB degree at Waikato University. - Criteria: For a student who contributes to school life and has potential to contribute to the community.
The Joy Owens’ Scholarship
- $3000 annually for three years. - Criteria: For a student planning a tertiary qualification and who has general and academic excellence with a strong sense of direction and motivation.
Bay of Plenty Education Trust
- 2 Scholarships of $2000 year one and $1250 in subsequent year. - Criteria: For a student planning a tertiary qualification and who will be studying in the fields of science and technology or emerging industries. Financial need is a criteria consideration.
Tauranga Girls’ College Anniversary Scholarship
- $500 for one year. - Criteria: Student proposing tertiary study with academic ability, financial need and ability to give back to the community.
Tauranga Sunrise Rotary Scholarship
- $500 for one year - Criteria: Student who demonstrates participation, service to school and potential to contribute to community.
Minola Grant Memorial Scholarship
- 2 Scholarships of $2000 annually for three years. - Criteria: For a student planning a tertiary qualification and who has general and academic excellence with a strong sense of direction and motivation.
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Sharon Anderson, Arts Director 2013
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Tauranga Girls’ College offers a range of opportunities in all areas of the arts to be involved in. We encourage you to feel the adrenaline from performing. To discover the sense of achievement when you see the final product. And finally to push yourselves to the limits and fill your blank canvas with splashes of colour. There is guaranteed to be a place for you in the Tauranga Girls’ College family of arts!
A balanced education is one that delivers opportunities for the development of the whole person. Intellectual development needs to be balanced with physical, social, emotional and artistic development.
Student Activities At Tauranga Girls’ College, active participation from which our young women may gain confidence and a sense of achievement is encouraged. Throughout her college years, your daughter will be able to extend her talent or find new interests. Individual activities that occur through music, sport, drama, public speaking and artistic endeavours all develop the qualities of dedication, determination, courage and self-reliance in the pursuit of performance goals.
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Team activities all require an ability to concentrate on individual performance that combines to achieve the goals of the team. Commitment, loyalty, affirmation, encouragement, co-operation, affinity and fair play are all qualities to be developed through the team.
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Service Activities Service activities require our young women to give their time in support of others. Many opportunities are available through peer coaching, peer tutoring, coaching sport, Library, Health Centre service, hosting our visitors and representing our College at community functions.
With the community as our partner, we encourage our young women to participate fully in their secondary school years and amongst their peer group at College, local, regional and national levels. Beyond College such opportunities can become more obscure and extremely difficult to access without some experience. Tauranga Girls’ College has a great deal to offer your daughter.
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Tauranga Girls’ College New Zealand Representatives 2012 Kayaking
Susan Cumming
Haylee Dangen
Beach Volleyball
Alice Bain
Isabella Kirk
Emma Cawte
Hockey
Sophie Stewart-Hobbs
Tae Kwon Do
Jamie Carpenter
Abby Goldie
Michelle Prendiville
Kara Timmer
Megan Burrows
Courtney Coughlan
Basketball
Amy Robinson
Makayla Daysh
Rebecca Hughes
Sports Tauranga Girls’ College students have an outstanding record of success in sporting and cultural competitions at regional and national levels, with some national titles being held.
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Amy Robinson
Underwater Hockey
Athletics
Jessica Bitcheno
Chelsi Williams
Football
Amy Robinson
Cross Country
Anna Higgins
• Athletics
• Kayaking
• Synchronised Swimming
• Beach Volleyball
• Music
• Tae Kwon Do
• Cross Country
• Road Race
• Underwater Hockey
• Football
• Sport Climbing
• Volleyball
• Future Problem Solving
• Surf Life Saving
Kelly Saunders
BMX
Shania Rawson
Tauranga Girls’ College New Zealand Representatives 2012 Volleyball
Ariana Abbott
Alice Bain
Ella Duggan
Stephanie Gunn
Alexandra Lawrence
Lauren Meyer
Renee Penny
Kerryn Schroder
Madeleine Scott
Amanda Somerfield
Simone Te Kani
Shemaiah Thomas
Alannah Thwaites
Meikura Williams
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Tauranga Girls’ College provides every athlete, everybody with the support and opportunities to fulfil their sporting aspirations: Here you are taught to adapt the Nike attitude and “just do it”. Weight strength and size doesn’t matter as you as a student learn that you can achieve anything that you put your mind too. Ariana Abbott, Sports Captain 2013
Sports offered include: - Athletics
- Equestrian
- Netball
- Sports Climbing
- Touch Rugby
- Badminton
- Football
- Road Race
- Squash
- Triathlon
- Basketball
- Golf
- Rowing
- Surf Lifesaving
- Under Water Hockey
- Beach Volleyball
- Hockey
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Cross Country
- Kayaking
- Waka Ama
- Multisport
- Spirit of New Zealand
- Target Shooting
- Duathlon
- Tennis
- Water Polo
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Community Activities
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Arts Committee
Outdoor Pursuits
Christian Fellowship
Radio Committee
Community Service Committee
School Environment
Environment Committee
Selected Local Charities
Executive Council
Social Committee
International Committee
Sports Council
Issues / Climate Committee
Student Council
Kaupapa Maori Committee
World Vision 40-Hour Famine
Performing & Visual Arts Artsfest
Kapahaka
Barbershop Chorus
Lighting and Sound
Big Band
Mooting
Chamber Ensemble
Music Committee
Chorale 1
Nga Manu Korero
Chorale 2
Nga Toi Committee
College Herald Writing
NZ Young Designers
Combined School Productions
Oratory
Communications Committee
Percussion Group
Creative Writing
Rock Bands
Debating
Shakespeare Competitions
Drama Committee
Stage Challenge
Drama Productions
Starquest
Fashion Parade
Symphonic Band
Global Connexions
Te Ao Marama Maori Writing
Guitar Ensemble
Theatre Sports
Jazz Combo
Visual Arts Committee
Entrepreneurial Activities BP Community Projects College Herald Environmental Awards Future Problem Solving Reserve Bank Competition School Magazine
The success of Tauranga Girls’ College Year 10 students in national Enterprise competitions has seen them contribute their time and over $29,000 to local community organizations.
SELL Business Experience Young Enterprise Scheme: Dragons Den
Young Enterprise Scheme Young Innovator Competition
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Student Facilities At Tauranga Girls’ College, students have many facilities available to them on campus. – International Student Centre. – Whare wananga. – Heated swimming pool, large sports field, netball and tennis courts. – Gymnasium complex with a main Sports arena, a recreational activities room and a weight training bay.
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– Drama/video studio. – Media equipment for Journalism, Art and Television Production. – Keyboard music laboratory with listening posts and recording studio. – Digital photography, colour photocopier, ceramics bay and pottery kiln. – Multimedia Studio. – Technology and Design workshop with access to electronic and CAD technology.
2013 National mooting champions
– A multi-resource library, network, Internet Link, computers, senior study facilities, private reading areas, microfiche reader, careers information centre, as well as a wide range of books, magazines and digital resources. – A Learning Support Centre for individual tuition and assistance with learning and study skills. – Computer laboratories with access to intranet and internet. – Wireless campus.
– Flexible access to bookable computer suites. – Careers room with computerised career database. – Health Centre with a registered nurse in attendance. – Year 13 common room. – Canteen.
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Tauranga Girls’ College Values empowering tomorrow’s women
Respect (Manaakitanga) Be positive, caring and encouraging Be accepting of difference Respect other people’s right to learn Have good manners and act with integrity
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Participation (Mahi Tahi)
Aim high and get involved Show leadership Meet deadlines and commitments Be on time and prepared to learn
Pride (Mana Motuhake)
Be the best we can be Be proud of ourselves and of our achievements Be proud to be problem solvers and innovators Be proud to be a member of our diverse school community
“By encouraging individual responsibility, integrity and respect for the rights of others”
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Information Attendance School is a place of work and for our students to be successful in their work they must attend school whenever the College is open. Students must always, on the first day of return to College after any absence, bring a note signed by their parent, stating the reason for and date of their absence and give it to their Tutor. During school hours, students must be in class unless they have permission from their teacher to be out of class. Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds without a pass.
Health Students who are ill during the day, or who are injured while at school, are attended to in the Health Centre. The Health Centre Co-ordinator, Mrs Janice Hardy, is available to students from 8.45am to 3.00pm Monday-Friday. Students who require medication during the day should leave it with Mrs Hardy. If a student is too ill to return to class, her parents will be notified to make arrangements for her transport home. The Student Health Co-ordinator, Ms Jane Adams, is available to students and staff. Her role is to provide positive and on-going support and resources in the health area.
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A doctor runs a free adolescent medical clinic at the College every Thursday. Parental permission is required for students to access this service. The Student Health Co-ordinator is available to students through the Health Centre.
Parents are asked to advise the College of any physical disability or medical condition which could affect the student at school so that correct first aid may be administered in cases of emergency.
Uniform If correct uniform is not worn an explanation note may be addressed to the tutor teacher however a student will receive a detention until such time as correct uniform is presented. (See Uniform page 28 in Prospectus).
Passes Students who have dental, medical or specialist appointments during school hours must bring a note from their parents to the Student Reception at the Office no later than 9.00am in order for it to be signed and recorded. During interval and lunchtime, students are expected to remain on the College campus. If an emergency arises, a special lunch pass may be issued by the Deputy Principals. Students should always wear correct school uniform. In exceptional circumstances and for a very short-term, permission to wear non-uniform items may be obtained from the Deputy Principals.
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Transport Bicycle racks are provided and are located off the 22nd Avenue entrance. Students must wear a cycle helmet and have a method of securing and identifying their cycle. Cycles are not to be ridden in the school grounds and the Road Code applies at all times. Bus Transport is provided by Tauranga Schools’ Transport Group (www.schooltransport.org.nz)as assistance to parents in getting students to school. To be eligible for bus transport, students must live 4.8 km or more from their nearest College. Bus route information is available in December and final arrangements are made at the commencement of the school year. A bus pass will be issued to your daughter for her to demonstrate to the bus driver her entitlement to travel by bus. Students who use this service are expected to show concern for the health and safety of others when travelling on buses. If you have any concerns about buses, please telephone and ask to speak to Mrs Deborah Taylor. Cars may be used to travel to school if necessary and students who intend to use a car must register their intention with the Year 12/13 Deputy Principal. Consent forms are available from the Deputy Principal and Student Reception. Cars are to be used before and after school only and in
accordance with licensing regulations. Street parking only is available for students, requiring students to show consideration for our residential and business neighbours. Students are not to park in the school grounds.
Library The library is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm each day. To go to the library during class hours students need to bring a note from their teacher.
Newsletters The Principal emails out monthly newsletters on the first Wednesday of every month and a mid-month newsletter is put onto the website. Hard copies are available. Both the mid-month and monthly newsletters can always be found on the school website at www.tgc.school.nz. Education news, student achievements and activities, as well as events for parents are brought to your attention each month. Other events and opportunities your daughter may be offered by her teachers will be communicated to you as they arise.
Security Neither the use nor possession of cigarettes, cigarette lighters, alcohol or drugs are permitted at school, when in school uniform, or at any school function.
A limited number of lockers are available. If a student requires a locker she may apply to the Deputy Principal in charge of resources. A combination lock will be required.
Cell phones are not required at school. Any cell phone used or turned on during school hours may be confiscated. Lost or missing cell phones remain the student’s responsibility.
Any lost property should be reported immediately to a teacher and to the Nurse in the Health Centre, where lost property is kept. Named property is returned to students. If property is stolen it must be reported immediately to the teacher and to Student Reception.
All articles of clothing and possessions should be clearly marked with the owner’s name. Valuable articles and large sums of money should not be brought to school. Any fees or payments may be deposited at the Fees Office before school, at interval, lunchtime or after school.
Students are not permitted to have visitors at school. Visitors are required to sign in and out at our reception desk.
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Enrolment Scheme The Secretary for Education has approved the need for Tauranga Girls’ College Board of Trustees to operate an enrolment scheme under S11 Education Act 1989 in order to prevent overcrowding. The legislation requires the Board of Trustees to create a geographic zone and families who live within that zone are guaranteed enrolment. Proof of residency will be requested.
The Geographic Zone For Tauranga Girls’ College is as follows: Students will be offered enrolment if their usual place of residence is on the Tauranga Girls’ College side of the following road boundaries: – – – – – – – – –
Mount Harbour Bridge to Mount Maunganui Chapel Street Causeway Bridge, 65 Chapel Street Waihi Road to Bethlehem and all addresses to the west of Waihi Road All addresses from Bethlehem to Waipapa River Kaimai Summit on SH29, up to Number 2860 SH29 Pyes Pa Road up to Number 2300, including Taumata Road Mountain Road up to Number 450, including Seales Road Welcome Bay Road up to Number 830, excluding Kairua Road and Rocky Cutting Road Welcome Bay Road between Waitao Road and Rocky Cutting Road from the west of the half-way point between the two roads. – The southern boundary including Ohaupara and Mangorewa streams, Mangatoi Road, Whataroa Road and Te Matai Road. – Maungatapu Causeway Bridge – Matakana Island
For Out of Zone Applicants There will be an estimated forty places available on application to out-of-zone applicants. These will be processed in the following order of priority: - First priority will be given to any applicant who is a sibling of a current student of the school. Proof of sibling relationship may be requested. - Second priority will be given to any applicant who is a sibling of a former student of the school. Proof of sibling relationship may be requested.
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- Third priority will be given to any applicant who is a child of an employee of the Board of Trustees of the school. - Fourth priority will be given to all other applicants.
Tauranga Girls’ College
Enrolment Procedure For Contributing Schools:
Preparation For Interview:
– Enrolment packs will be delivered to schools in July.
– Complete the applications form and attach a copy of the documents required.
– Enrolment interviews will be scheduled through your daughter’s Year 8 teacher.
– Bring these papers to your enrolment interview.
– Your enrolment will be confirmed in writing.
Enrolment • Applications for enrolment close Friday 6 September 2013 for the 2014 school year.
For Out of Zone Applicants – Telephone reception 578 8114 to request an enrolment pack. – Telephone reception to arrange an enrolment interview appointment. – If there are more applicants than places available, a ballot will occur 16 September 2013.
– You will be notified in writing of the outcome and, if offered a place, have 14 days to confirm that offer. – Any vacancies that subsequently arise will be filled by those applicants on our waiting list.
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Tauranga Girls’ College Uniforms Every student attending the College agrees on enrolment to wear the uniform fully and correctly. The manner in which our students present themselves for daily work reflects their sense of pride. To maintain personal status and high standards for our College, it is important that all our students are well presented.
Skirt Years 9-11
Physical Education Navy Taslon shorts.
Navy blue / mid blue check wool-polyester (material pattern BPW096) pleated skirt. Knee length.
Plain white blouse or T-shirt or Tauranga Girls’ College T-shirt.
Years 12-13
Swimwear (not bikinis)
Navy blue wool - polyester pleated skirt. Knee length.
For winter, navy blue track suit pants and sports shoes are optional.
Top
Jewellery
Tauranga Girls’ College monogrammed polo shirt with blue and black striped collar or a white cotton, non-ribbed, roll-neck long sleeved skivvy (winter only).
A wrist watch, one sleeper or stud in each ear and hair ribbons of school colour are permitted.
Jersey or Micro-fleece
Active Schoolwear 111 Grey Street and Postie Plus, Fraser Cove.
Tauranga Girls’ College, navy blue, striped V-neck woollen jersey or Tauranga Girls’ College, navy blue, monogrammed zip front fleece.
STOCKISTS:
Footwear: Active Schoolwear, Hannahs, Number 1 Shoe Warehouse, The Warehouse.
Footwear
Plain white ankle socks or navy blue/black/ skin colour opaque pantyhose. Black polishable leather regulation* lace-up school shoes or blue Roman Sandals or McKinlays navy Safari sandal in summer. Flat sole ‘ballet-type’ lace up shoes are not acceptable.
Jacket
Tauranga Girls’ College regulation Jacket or Tauranga Girls’ College Blazer or a plain navy blue anorak/parka.
Scarf
Navy Blue
Formal
Business shirt, Tauranga Girls’ College tie.
year 13 summer Senior winter uniform uniform
* Please check with College if in doubt before purchasing.
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Junior summer Junior winter uniform uniform
Tauranga Girls’ College
Personnel Principal
Mrs Pauline Cowens, BSc, PG Dip SM
Deputy Principals Mrs Caroline Bird, B Ed Mrs Philippa Ferguson, B Ed Ms Glenda Rowlands, B PE (on leave) Mrs J Leonie Summerville, Dip PE ATCL
Heads of Department Art
Learning Support
Mrs Megan Johnston, DFA, Dip Tchg
Ms Katherine Mordue, BA, B Ed
Business Studies
Mathematics
Mrs Judith Maurice, Dip Sp Subjects
Mr Lewis Hockings, M Sc (Hons)
Computing
Music
Mr Andrew Chapman, BPhEd, MEd (e-Learning)
Miss Stephanie Geor, B Mus, B Ed
Performing Arts Ms Jodie Moore , BA (Hons)
English Mrs Sally McCann, BA (Hons) HED
Employment Skills Mrs Janet Whiteman, B Ed
Food and Fashion
Physical Education Miss Jill Noble, Dip PE
Science To be advised
Social Sciences Mr Murray Armstrong, MA (Hons)
Technology and Design
Ms Sheryl Bailey, TTC
Mr Christopher Ferguson, Adv TC, TTC, Dip Sp Subjects
Guidance
Te Reo
Ms Judith Burr, Dip G C
Ms Christine Brooks BA (1st class Hons)
Languages Ms Nena Rovekamp, BA, Goethe Inst Cert, GDITE
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Deans Mrs Karen Scott, BSc (Hons) PGCertEdL+M
Year 13
Mrs Marjorie Wilkinson, B Tech (Hons)
Year 13
Mrs Carolyn Nemeth, BA
Year 12
Ms Judith Somerville, BA
Year 12
Mrs Kathryn Keereweer B Tchg
Year 11
Mr Donald Wallis, BMS
Year 11
Mrs Jacqualine Gould, B Tchg
Year 10
Mrs Robyn Mankelow BA
Year 10
Mrs Margot Glaser-Brown, BPE:
Year 9
Mrs Audrey Keightley, Dip HE:
Year 9
Directors Director of Sport
Director International Students
Mr Mark Elliott, MA (Hons)
Mrs Julie Sommerville, MA (Hons)
Director of Extension and Enrichment Mrs Felicity Pitt, B Soc Sc
Te Kotahitanga Lead Facilitator Te Kotahitanga Project Mrs Shirley Keno, BA
Kaituitui Tauira Maori Mrs Shirley Keno, BA
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Tauranga Girls’ College
Teachers Ms Kylie Adam, BFA Mrs Birney Ahomiro-Robinson, BMEd Mrs Jane Baker, Dip HE Ms Olivia Barclay, BSci, Ms Kelly Baxter, BA Sci Mrs Sandi Bell, BBS, GDITE Grad Dip IT, Cert Tesol Mrs Robin Blair, BA Ms Linda Boubee-Hill, BA, M Ed Ms Christina Cassells, BA Mrs Elizabeth Coster, BSc Mrs Marcia Devantier, B HSc, LTCL (piano) Mr Carl Evanson, Dip Art, B Com Mrs Louise Fletcher, BA, BSc Ms Pamela Foyle, B Ed Miss Kate Gallant, BA Mrs Yvonne Gilbert, BA Mrs Roberta Gover, B Ed, PG Dip Lang Lit Ed Miss Dianne Govind, B PE Mrs Sarah Graham, BA Ms Natalia Grobler, BA/LLB (maternity leave) Ms Amanda Haines, BBS Grad Dip Tchg Miss Kate Harvey, Master of Sci (1st Class Hons) Miss Simone Head, BSpEx, Dip Tchg Mr Richard Hendra, BSc Mr Philip Hewes, BAS, Grad Dip Sec Mr John Highfield, Dip T Mrs Melanie Hill, B Ed (maternity leave) Mrs Nicola Hodson, B Soc Sci (Hons) Post Grad Cert of Ed Mrs Jocelyn Holden, BA (Hons) Mr Peter Holman, B Ed Mrs Pamela Jones B Soc Sci Mrs Anna Leach, BA, B Ed (maternity leave) Ms Rachael Leckie, BSc Miss Julienne Lindsay, BA Miss Nicola MacKenzie, B PE (maternity leave) Mrs Erika Mastny B Ed PE Dip Tchg Mr Murray Mason, TTC Ms Chrystal Marshall B Computer Design Mrs Lynley Marston, B Edu
Mrs Laura McIntosh, BA Mr Ewan McLeod, BA (Hons) Dip Tchg, Grad Cert Career Development Mrs Kim Moore BSocSci Mrs Stephanie O’Sullivan, BSc (Hons) Ms Tamara Patete, BA Mrs Jennifer Peeters, MA, (Hons) (maternity leave) Ms Rita Perigo, BAppSci, BA Ms Agnes Peyron, MA Mr Dallas Pitt, Dip T Miss Michelle Pollard, BSc Ms Rosemarie Potter BA B Tchng Mrs Bridget Prendiville, BSc (Hons) Mr Todd Rowling, B Hort Sci Ms Carina Rumney, BA Ms Naomi Schionning B Sci (Hons) (maternity leave) Mrs Tess Scully, B Ed (Specialist Classroom Teacher) Mrs Georgina Shanks, TTC, Dip Tchg Mr Jeffrey Shields, BA (Hons) PGCE Ms Joella Skilleter, BA Ms Chantal Stopford, B Counselling Ms Anita Taylor, BSc, Grad Dip Tchg Mr Richard Taylor, BSc Mrs Te Rau Oriwa Te Moni, B Maori Ed, Dip Tchg, Tohu Matauranga, Post Grad Dip Ed (SNRT) Ms Joanna Thomason, B PE Mrs Vivien Ting, B Sc, Grad Dip Sec Mrs Suzanne Todd-McKeown, BA (Hons) (maternity leave) Mrs Sarah Tortoiseshell, B Sci, Dip Tchg Mr J Peter Trass, BSc Mrs Beth Trebilco, B Ed Mrs Kylie Valentine BA Mrs Sheryl Walker, BA Mrs Ann Marie Wilson, BA & PG Dip Tchg Mrs Alice Woodward, BSc, BA, Grad Dip Career Development (maternity leave) Mrs Rosemary Wright, TTC Mrs Barbara Young, Dip PE
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Administrative Staff Ms Jane Adams (Student Health Co-ordinator) Mrs Denise Andrews (Principal’s PA) Mr Trevor Brown (Caretaker) Mr Robin Carr (Property & Grounds Manager) Mrs Anne Cooke (Reception) Mrs Annette Davidson, BA, PG Dip SM (Attendance Adviser) Mr Armand de Villiers (Network Administrator) Mrs Donna Hannah (Information Technology Learning Facilitator) Mrs Janice Hardy (Health Centre Co-ordinator) Mrs Wilna Human (Finance Officer) Mr Pedersen Kohu (Property) Mrs Elsie Kortegast (Office / Photocopy Technician)
Mr John Laugesen (Executive Officer) Mr Graeme Leigh-McKenzie (Attendance Adviser) Miss Rosemary Middleton, BA, PGDA, NZLSC (Librarian) Mrs Angela Murphy (Technology Technician) Mrs Mavis Ollerenshaw (Library) Mr Pradip Patel (Grounds) Mrs Dana Payakovich, BSc (Science Technician) Mrs Linda Penniket (Sports Assistant) Mrs Anne Robinson (Homestay Co-ordinator) Mrs Deborah Taylor (Office) Mrs Louise Umbers (Office Co-ordinator)
Teacher Aides Mrs Robynne Andrews (International) Mrs Adele Elliott (Special Needs/ESOL) Mrs Debbie Hodson (Special Needs)
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Mrs Gwen Ombler (ESOL) Ms Morgan Reid (Special Needs) Miss Xin Ting - Mandarin Language Assistant
Tauranga Girls’ College
School Details School donation 2014
Board of Trustees (BOT)
$120 for one student – if paid each term: Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 $40 per term Or $110 if paid in full by end of Term 1.
Miss Huia Ackerman (Student Trustee) Mr Stephen Boyle Dr Andrew Chancellor Mrs Megan Cleverley (Chairperson) Mrs Pauline Cowens (Principal) Mrs Lesley Jensen Ms Tess Scully (Staff Trustee) Mr Kevin Turanga
These amounts include one school magazine. $90 second and each subsequent member of same family (excludes magazine)
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Mrs Jean Walters (Chairperson) Mrs Susan O’Neil (Secretary)
Term Dates 2014 Term 1 Anniversary Day: Monday 27 January 2014 Tuesday 28 January: Teacher Only Day Wednesday 29 January - Thursday 17 April 2014 Wednesday 29 January: Year 13 Thursday 30 January: Year 9 Friday 31 January: Whole School Thursday 6 February: Waitangi Day Easter: Good Friday 18 April, Easter Monday 21 April, Easter Tuesday 22 April
Term 2 Monday 5 May - Friday 4 July 2014 Monday 2 June: Queen’s Birthday Term 3 Monday 21 July - Friday 26 September 2014 Term 4 Monday 13 October - Thursday 11 December 2014 Monday 27 October: Labour Day: Note: Term dates may vary to comply with Ministry of Education requirements.
Friday 25 April: Anzac Day
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PROSPECTUS 2014 Tauranga Girls’ College 930 Cameron Road Tauranga 3112 NEW ZEALAND Telephone: 07 578 8114 Facsimile: 07 578 8447 Email: info@tgc.school.nz Email: principal@tgc.school.nz Website: www.tgc.school.nz