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Paraparaumu College 2015 Prospectus

COLLABORATIVE

FOCUSED

CURIOUS

RESILIENT

SELF MANAGING

CRITICAL THINKER

Welcome from the Principal Tēnā koutou katoa I am delighted to welcome you to our school through the 2015 Prospectus. At Paraparaumu College people come first. A strong emphasis is placed on the development of positive relationships, focused on learning and achievement, between staff and students and throughout the community. Our “Good Learner” profile is our shared vision which guides our learning, teaching and interactions with each other. Paraparaumu College’s “Good Learners” (both students and staff) have integrity - a strong moral compass which enables us to make positive decisions. We have curiosity and an independence which sparks our critical thinking. The emphasis of learning is on collaboration to develop ideas, create knowledge and solve problems rather than simply recalling facts. We are self-managing learners who show resilience when facing challenging problems. In class and through sporting, cultural and leadership activities, we learn the skills needed to effectively collaborate with each other and with the wider community.

You will be joining Paraparaumu College at an exciting time of change. In 2014, established staff were joined by ten new teachers. Three individual teachers and one Department have been recognised through national and international awards in the last year for their work and leadership at Paraparaumu College. Our most recent NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship results indicate that there has been significant improvement in the achievement of our students. The 12 New Zealand scholarship awards won by our students in 2013 was the most of any school on the Kapiti Coast and with over 90 percent of our Year 11 students gaining NCEA Level One in 2013 we are confident that our culture of excellence is being embedded. Throughout this Prospectus you will see the passion and the positivity of both staff and students, coupled with a wide ranging curriculum and an extensive extra-curricular programme which caters for all needs present and future.

I am proud to be Principal of this College. I invite you to join us. Nāku noa, nā

Gregor Fountain

Teachers & Students Aiming For Excellence “Paraparaumu College demonstrates the powerful contribution that quality schools and teachers make to lifting overall student achievement.” Education Minister Hekia Parata 2014 Our focus is to provide an innovative learning community that challenges and supports all students to excel and develop the skills and values they need to succeed now and to become contributing and successful members of our community and society at large. We provide the opportunities for students to be engaged and successful in various sporting, cultural, leadership and service activities.

Enrichment Classes Junior (Year 9/10) enrichment classes operate in English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Placement in the Year 9 classes is initially based on standardised testing received from primary schools along with consultation with the primary school teachers. Movement in and out of these classes can happen at any time during the year. Year 10 classes are selected on Year 9 performance. Senior (Years 11, 12, 13) enrichment classes are based on students’ results and interests. Students are encouraged to undertake subjects and programmes that not only meet their needs but extend them.

Year 9 Top Awards

Scholarship Opportunities

PC4Me and BYOD

This is a major focus with 100+ students enrolled for scholarship (co-ordinated by our Principal). Regular mentoring sessions are held outside of the normal timetable by dedicated staff and ‘trial scholarship exams’ are held in Term 3. Students are actively encouraged and mentored through the application processes for first year Tertiary Scholarships and we are proud of our success in this field. In 2013, 12 students won Scholarships to: Victoria University, Massey University, University of Auckland, Waikato University, University of Otago and Whitireia Polytechnic.

We believe that digital technology is a powerful tool in providing students with a curriculum which meets their personal needs, develops their critical thinking and encourages them to collaborate with others. We have a robust infrastructure which allows students to bring their own tablets, laptops and chromebooks to Paraparaumu College to access online resources. As part of the Wellington Loop learning community our teachers are constantly developing their digital expertise in order to support students in their learning. PC4Me is our online learning community through which teachers and students share resources and ideas anytime from any place.

Level 1 NCEA with Excellence 2013

Leadership

“Students are oﬀered a range of opportunities to become involved in leadership roles.” Education Review Oﬃce Report.

Paraparaumu College strives to oﬀer a multitude of leadership opportunities which develops skills, grows conﬁdence and extends responsibility, within both the College environment and the wider community. • BOT Representative • College Council Representatives • Facilitators • Librarians • Peer Mediators • Peer Support • Safe Schools Ambassadors • Senior Leadership Camp • Year 10 Sports Ambassadors • Year 11 Mentors • Prefects (Year 12 & 13)

Facilitators

House System

New

In 2014 we instituted a four House Initiative 2014 system with two House Captains per House and a Head of Houses. These roles allow an extra tier of leadership positions and encourage the younger students of the College to involve themselves in the school community whilst growing their selfconﬁdence and organisational skills.

school sport this year, coaching, refereeing and mentoring primary school teams. In addition, they have assisted in primary school swimming, triathlon, cross country and orienteering events to name a few. “These students have been a huge help to me and are so useful they have almost taken over the running of some events” Mr Peter Ellis – Kapiti Sports Facilitator

Senior Leadership Camp

Kapa Haka

Te Waiata Rangatahi is the College Kapa Haka roopu, where students and staﬀ can enjoy learning waiata and haka, as a whānau.

Year 10 Sports Ambassadors

This is an initiative now into its third year to grow conﬁdent and capable young leaders through sport. These students have been one of the driving forces behind primary

In 2015 we are merging the roles of Facilitators and Prefects and all leading students will have a role to play within the Y9 form classes and in terms of supporting the staﬀ duty team on a daily basis. Having these Year 13 students out and about in break times not only gives the Year 9 students an added sense of security but also reinforces to all students that there is support and positive role modelling available from these Senior students. 3

In 2014 all interested students applied and were interviewed for 19 lead positions. Everyone found this new process to be a positive experience and it gave the students insight into the demands of the positions. The students selected attended a 2 day camp focussing on organising events, actions and planning for the following year.

Year 9 Learning to Learn 2015

Communication New

In 2015, Paraparaumu College Initiative will be launching a new “learning 2015 to learn” programme for Year 9 students. This intensive programme at the start of the school year will provide students with the skills and approaches needed to be a successful learner in a secondary school. More information about this exciting programme will be available at the start of 2015.

Parent Quote

Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews

“We have been highly appreciative of the amount and variety of communication from the Principal and staﬀ. The teacher commitment has meant that my son felt welcomed from the start and has had encouragement and support to try new things.” – Jody

Year 9 Mathematics

All Year 9 will receive a free copy of the Alpha e-text, an electronic textbook which once downloaded can be accessed from anywhere, worldwide. This has been an exciting development and helps students consolidate what has been learnt in class.

Year 9 English

In Term 4 Year 9’s get to elect an English course of their interest to take part in. Last year students could choose from an Introduction to Shakespeare, Rap Battles, Debating, Speaking Skills, Graphic Novels, Creative Writing, Sports Journalism, Short Plays and Greek Mythology.. “It was creative, we got to do something we wanted.”

Enrolment Interviews

“People who like a certain topic get to learn more about it.”

The transition to college can be daunting. As part of our commitment to personalising learning, all new students and their parents are invited to attend a short interview with the Principal, Gregor Fountain. This discussion allows us to ensure that each student is placed in a class with other students who will support their learning and that all students get involved in the activities.

Year 9 Inaugural Family Dinner

This was a very successful event giving families the opportunity to meet with staﬀ, senior students and other families in a relaxed and informal setting. This new initiative will be repeated in early February 2015. Congratulations to the Year 13 Home Economics students who catered for nearly 400 people on the night. 4

These occur three times a year and emails will be sent with dates and instructions for booking times on www.schoolinterviews.co.nz

Parent Portal

Access to the Parent Portal is through the College Website allowing you access to your students’ information in addition to daily notices and College newsletters. You will receive an email from the College with your Parent Portal password.

‘STOP PRESS….Live Reporting 2015’

Communication between teachers, students and parents is a vital component of academic success. In 2015, rather than relying on paper reports, we aim to extend the use of our Parent Portal so that parents can log on to our school website at any time to access up-to-date information about the achievement of their son or daughter in each class. More details about this initiative will be provided early in 2015. In addition, Form Teachers, subject Teachers and Deans are always available to discuss any matter.

Courses 2015: Paraparaumu College’s learning programme is structured around the NZ Curriculum’s eight learning areas. In Year 9, each student chooses 4 options of which at least two should come from groups 1, 2 or 3. Students can choose more than 1 from each group if they wish. We encourage all Year 9 students to study a broad curriculum including languages, technology and the Arts.

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Compulsory Subjects are Highlighted - Non-compulsory subjects are subject to student demand 5 Compulsory + 4 Options 5 Compulsory + 2 Options 3 Compulsory + 3 Options

ENGLISH

English Film Making

MATHEMATICS Mathematics

SCIENCE Science

Horticulture

Year 12 Option Subjects 1 Compulsory + 5 Options

Year 13 5 Options

English Media Studies

Mathematics

Mathematics and/or Statistics

Calculus Statistics Mathematics

Science

Science Health Science Academy

Science Biology Chemistry Physics Horticulture Environmental Science

Biology Chemistry Physics Horticulture Environmental Science

History Geography General Studies Travel & Tourism Classical Studies (from 2017) Economics Accounting

History Geography Social Studies Travel & Tourism Classical Studies (from 2018) Economics Accounting Physical Education Outdoor Education Sports Management Health

Horticulture

SOCIAL SCIENCES & COMMERCE

Horticulture

Social Studies

History Geography

Classical Studies Financial Literacy

Classical Studies (from 2015) Business Studies

Classical Studies (from 2016) Economics Accounting

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education

Physical Education

Physical Education Outdoor & Physical Education

Health

Physical Education Outdoor Education Sports Management Health

Visual Art

Music Performing Arts

Music Drama Dance

Mãori Performing Arts Art History Music Drama Dance

Painting Photography Design Art History Music Drama Dance

French Te Reo Mãori Japanese Spanish (from 2015)

French Te Reo Mãori Japanese Spanish (from 2016)

French Te Reo Mãori Japanese Spanish (from 2017)

French Te Reo Mãori Japanese Spanish (from 2018)

Digital Technology

Food & Nutrition

Design & Visual Communication Technology Textiles Technology Hard Materials

Food & Nutrition Catering & Hospitality Design & Visual Communication Technology Textiles Technology Hard Materials

Information Technology Information Science Information Management Food & Nutrition Catering & Hospitality Design & Visual Communication Technology Textiles Technology Hard Materials

THE ARTS (Group 1) Visual Art

Music Performing Arts

LANGUAGES (Group 2)

French Te Reo Mãori Japanese Spanish

TECHNOLOGY (Group 3)

Year 9 Options (Group 1) “I really enjoyed Art as it is a fun experience learning new styles and useful talents!” - Eva

Music

The aim of this course is to learn and develop music through active involvement in performance, composition, music fundamentals and listening skills. Students will study: • Performance: regular monthly performances for both solos and group divisions • Composition – one major piece • Music Knowledge – rudiments, score reading, set works and aural perception

Visual Art

Our exciting Visual Arts programme, across the year levels, oﬀers exploration of a variety of processes such as drawing, painting, printmaking, design, photography and sculpture. We focus on building up skill levels while still allowing for personal choice. Popular junior units are skateboard design using spray-paint, masks for the Wearable Art Show, landscape painting and woodblock printing. Various opportunities exist for some students to be involved in co-curricular activities for example, mural painting and art exhibitions. “I recommend taking Art as it allows you to enhance your Artistic and creative skills as well as teaching you about the design process; and how to use them” - Jasmine

Performing Arts

Performing Arts (Dance/Drama) is offered in Yrs 9 and 10, whilst NCEA Levels 1-3 Dance and Drama are taught in the senior school. Dance: an exciting, multicultural fusion programme is offered featuring choreography, history, theatre, technique and conditioning in a purpose built facility. The dance programme includes workshops by guest tutors and visits to Wellington performances. Previous dance experience is not necessary. Drama: a fun, creative programme which utilises games to develop and increase individual confidence. “It’s fun and enjoyable and you learn so much – it’s the best class ever.” – Sibella “I enjoy everything we do in Performing Arts.” – Sarah

Language Options (Group 2) Learning a language is a fun, multi-sensory, interactive experience which improves people’s understanding of other cultures. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills are developed through activities such as singing, games and role play. Students have the opportunity to taste authentic foreign foods, correspond with native speakers and even travel overseas. What better way to equip young people with the skills to succeed in our global economy by learning French, Japanese, Te Reo or Spanish?

French Students gain an understanding of French culture and learn to greet, count, introduce themselves and describe aspects of daily life. Linked with a school in France, students have the opportunity to communicate with young French teenagers throughout the year using a range of media. “I am learning French because I want to travel to experience other cultures. The lessons are fun because they are so collaborative and you get to communicate with others. In the future I would love to live in France to improve my language and become ﬂuent.”- Katrina

Te Rēo Māori Students gain an understanding of the Māori language, culture and pronunciation. “Before coming to College, I had no knowledge of Te Reo

Spanish

New

Students learn Spanish through a Initiative range of activities and by the end 2014 of the course will be able to hold a simple conversation with a native speaker. Linked to Monserrat School in Argentina, the students have the opportunity to develop real friendships with young people of their age. “Learning Spanish is a new opportunity to do something diﬀerent and being the first class to go through, it’s pretty cool!” Mikaela “I chose Spanish because it was fun, I learnt it at primary school and it’s an easy language to pick up. - Oscar

Japanese Students have fun learning to read and write hiragana and kanji script and communicate with each other in a new and exciting language. “Studying Japanese at Paraparaumu College is an eye-opening experience that can lead to many opportunities to experience a diﬀerent culture and way of life. As a promoter of language-learning, Paraparaumu College takes Japanese beyond the classroom and textbooks - oﬀering practical and realistic situations in which to study it, culminating in a school trip to Japan. As with any language, Japanese comes with its challenges, but through the encouragement and support of the teachers at Paraparaumu College it becomes a rewarding journey, developing the invaluable tool of another language - opening countless doors and bringing a cultural awareness and understanding that will undoubtedly be an asset for the future.”

Maori. I learnt Maori in a fun, simple and interesting way alongside friends and whanau. I see it as a great opportunity to help me with future studies. Te Reo is easy to grasp and you learn a lot about tikanga.” - Jill

Year 9 Options (Group 3) Technology Textiles

The textiles room is buzzing with design ideas and activity. The students are involved in fashion drawing, clothing construction, textile art and sculpture, and wearable arts. We have excellent resources for design drawing, printing, embroidery and construction with a range of sewing machines in a well set up workroom. “I love Technology Textiles because it is fun and you learn new things that you never thought you could do.” Britney “I enjoy doing Textiles because it is a fun way to learn how to sew and design clothes. It is a relaxing class to be in and you design what you want your garment to look like and I recommend it to everyone.” - Lisa “I love Technology Textiles because it is a fun and interesting class. You get to learn some cool techniques to design clothes.” - Teah

Food & Nutrition

In Food and Nutrition students evaluate current issues of nutrition, identify and reﬂect on the factors that inﬂuence people’s choices and use this to make informed choice. Through the processes of selecting, preparing, cooking and serving food, students develop creativity and a sense of accomplishment. ”Home Economics is really fun, it’s one of my favourite subjects. It’s cool to learn how to make your own dishes that look and taste good.” - Ashlee “I love Home Economics, you get to learn a lot of recipes that you can make again at home for family. I feel like a proper chef when we have to work quickly to make the delicious food.” - Iza

“Graphics is awesome because my teacher makes it fun and gives you a great range of work. In Year 9 you design your own business card and your own dream bedroom. Graphics is great to take if you want to be an architect.” - Cerys

Technology - Hard Materials

Technology develops conﬁdence and skills in the use of a variety of materials including metal, wood, plastics and composites. “During our time building our motorized car I found that the practical and written work was each as challenging as the other providing a great learning experience. The time we spent on designing and actually making our car gave us a great sentiment on the day of the race and although we did not surpass our expectations the tension was exhilarating enough.” - Matthew

Design & Visual Communications (Graphics) An exciting and creative subject where students have the opportunity to extend both their understanding of digital media and their hand rendered drawing skills. The classroom oﬀers a computer for each student, technical drawing boards and a wide range of drawing media to experiment with. The tasks are diverse and invite an innovative approach with each project being a balance of technical drawing and dynamic visual communication.

Digital Technology

Learn to design your own websites, investigate how to make animation and programming games, build a computer and service it. Bring your own laptops and devices to add to the resources available to you. We have all the latest software and share your work with others on our Virtual Learning website. Come and learn! “The Digital Technology offers a definitive learning experience for those interested in computing and IT regardless of your experience level in that field.” - Deacon. “In Digital Technology we are given a range of different topics and learn about many different aspects of computing such as Google Docs and Microsoft Office. We are free to express ourselves within our assignments and are given the chance to experiment with new tools and techniques. The learning is fun.“ - Tash

Other Year 9 Options Financial Literacy

Classical Studies

The aim of this course is to develop students’ money management skills, show them how to make “their money work for them” and help them make smart ﬁnancial choices. Leads to Year 10 Business Studies, senior Economics and Accounting.

What are heroes and why do we have them? What makes a person ﬁght for freedom? Why do people believe in religions and myths? Do we have to lead the life we are born into? In this course students explore some of the answers to these questions (and more!) by linking the ancient world to our own and studying ancient stories, great historical military leaders, scientiﬁc discoveries, ancient Greek and Roman religion, art and philosophy.

“Financial Literacy is an amazing subject to take if your keen on learning about dealing with your hard earned cash or simply to write up a budget. A very enjoyable and highly recommended subject.” - Riley “Financial Literacy gives you great money skills for later in life and we are always learning new things each week.” - Jessica

“ Classics is a learning experience about what happens in history and it shows how it aﬀects our lives today.” – Ryan

Film making

“Classics is really fun and interesting. You learn heaps of new things with lots of diﬀerent activities.” - Ashlee

We look at how films work and how they affect audiences. Students learn the skills of photography, film-making, editing and film analysis. A ‘hands-on course’ with a dedicated computer suite helps students to understand and navigate their media-rich environment. “In Film Making you can bring your own ideas to the work you do.” – Rodena “Film Making is fun, exciting and practical. You get to use your own initiative.” - Caleb

“Classics is a great opportunity to learn about what happened in Ancient Time.” – Connor

Horticulture Enhances the students’ appreciation of plants and their growth requirements, particularly in relation to market demands. “Horticulture is a great subject if you like being outside. You get to grow your own plants and veggies and look after your garden. It is one of my favourite subjects.” – Zara “In Horticulture you learn how to plant seeds, how to keep plants healthy and what tools to use and how to care for them. If you think this is the career you would like then come and have a go!” - Jessica

Learning Support “Extensive avenues of support provide for students who are identified as at risk of underachievement. The recently developed learning centre provides a positive environment for students with differing needs, including additional support in literacy and numeracy.” Education Review Office Report

The Learning Centre

Dyslexia and SPELD programmes

Supported Learning

Caters for a variety of students in a variety of ways. It is a place where selected students can have extra support in all sorts of identified areas of need. Regular reading and writing groups operate from the centre as well as ESOL (English speakers of other languages) classes. It is also a place that caters for students who need particular behavioural or social interventions, often involving liaison between subject departments, deans, senior staff, whānau and agencies. Selected specialist staff work in the centre to provide a vibrant and essential part of the school environment.

Selected (through Primary School, parent, teacher or student referral) junior students work through a programme to support reading and writing. Dyslexic students have reader/ writer support for tests and assessments at all levels of the school. All staﬀ, through their professional learning programme, are aware of dyslexic learners and use strategies to support their learning. In 2014, a Year 9 mainstream Form Class with a key focus to support dyslexic learners is being trialled.

We cater for students who need on-going supported learning in one or more subject areas with customised programmes and a team of teacher aides. Our centre has great facilities, three classroom spaces, quiet areas, adapted toilet area, kitchen, courtyard and computers. Students are supported in this environment and focus on gaining academic qualiﬁcations in NCEA Level 1 and the National Certiﬁcate in Work and Community Skills to assist in their transition after College.

A new initiative is the collaboration New between the College Library and Initiative the Learning Support department 2014 in creating a resource on the College’s PC4Me site so students can access library resources 24/7 for subject speciﬁc assessments and assignments.

Gateway Programme Gateway provides functional employment and transition to work skills. The focus is to ensure the students gain suitable NCEA Level 1-3 credits plus meet literacy and numeracy requirements to open up opportunities for future training and employment.

Sports

Sports We believe that sport of any type, in any form is of huge beneﬁt to students mentally, socially and physically. When our young people are engaged in sport, we know that the values and disciplines transfer to their learning. Coaches need to be aware of current practice and techniques of working with young people. Many of our students compete in representative teams at provincial, regional and international level. Sports stories and results are able to be viewed on the College sport website.

Our Sports Committee, led by the Sports Captains, are a team of highly enthused seniors who are proactive in organising Athletics day and Interhouse sports events. Our relationship with The Ricki Herbert Football Academy is proving to be very successful. The Academy oﬀers an opportunity to any young Footballer to improve their overall game during the school term, in holiday programmes and also take a selection squad overseas. The Academy is involved with all our teams including trainings after College and on Thursday mornings before College starts. This is seen as a long term initiative to give our students excellent coaching by professional sports coaches. The College encourages international sports exchanges. We have enjoyed hosting teams from Japan, Australia and the U.K. over the past ﬁve years.

12 XI Girls Hockey Team First

Sports Athletics Badminton Basketball BMX Racing Bowls Canoe Polo Cricket Cross Country Cycling Equestrian Football Golf Hockey Karate Martial Arts Motocross Mountain Biking Multisport/Triathlon Netball Round the Bays Rowing Rugby Skateboarding Skiing Snowboarding Squash Swimming Ten Pin Bowling Volleyball Wrestling

An extensive number of extracurricular activities and curricular competitions are available. How much you get involved is entirely up to you. Debating, Rock Climbing Club, WOW Factor, Music ‘n’ Motion, Major Production, Voice, Language Perfect World Championships, Keep Fit, Ukelele Orchestra, Kickboxing, Mural painting group, ‘Masterchef’ competition, Sheilah Winn Festival of Shakespeare, Nga Manu Korero Speech competition, Dance Collective, Chess, Amnesty, Wearable Arts competition, ICAS/Australian English, Mathematics,Science, Economics and Computing competitions, Creative Writing, Unitec International Student Film Festival…… to name a few. 13

Performing Arts Music

The College is well known for its outstanding musical performances and encourages students to pursue excellence in many musical directions. The talent for College music is often identiﬁed in the hugely popular Year 9 ‘Stars in their Eyes’ Talent Show competition. Students are also chosen to be part of the ‘WOW Factor’ which showcases our students’ enormous talent in an interactive performance to Kapiti primary schools. The Ukulele Orchestra was a new initiative in 2014 as our incoming Year 8’s wished to continue their musical talents in this area and we look forward to the Orchestra growing year by year. ‘Music n Motion’ is a student led performance which continues to showcase the student talent across the year levels. Proceeds for this exciting show are given to a speciﬁed charity.

Dance & Drama

Dance and Drama elements combine on a yearly basis in a major production which focusses on fun, showcasing talent and involvement from all year levels. Drama: our students always perform to a high level in a varied number of local and regional events. The Sheilah Winn Shakespeare in Schools festival is always a highlight with our senior students often being selected for the National Shakespeare in Schools Production week. Theatre Sports always proves popular and is an excellent way to build conﬁdence and work with like-minded performers. “I took Performing Arts at Paraparaumu College and the teachers were extremely supportive and went the extra mile to help me with my singing. Without their help I would not be doing what I absolutely love- performing and Musical Theatre – Akina Edmonds (currently performing in’ The Lion King’ in Sydney, Australia) 14

Students Supporting Students Travellers

Peer Support

“Travellers was heaps of fun. I met new people and learnt how to deal with life.”

“I am so glad I am part of Peer Support. I have learnt so much and I’m able to interact with younger students. It’s awesome!” - Amber

Mana Wahine

Safe School Leaders

A programme for students who have been aﬀected by change, loss and grief. All Year 9 students respond to a survey and from these results, a male and female group of 8 students are selected to participate in the programme.

A programme for Year 10 girls who have leadership potential. This programme is led by Year 13 students who advise, coach, mentor and support the girls to become aware of their potential, believe in themselves and make the most of their educational opportunities. “Mana Wahine has helped me in lots of ways. The Year 13 mentors were always there for me and I felt like I could talk to them without being afraid or judged. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without Mana Wahine. “ - Reggae

Peer Support helps students who are struggling with school or life in general. Year 13 students act as an older brother or sister to younger students.

This programme reinforces Paraparaumu College’s zero tolerance towards bullying. Senior students teach Year 9 and 10 Health classes. “Safe School is such an amazing way for Paraparaumu College to target bullying in the College at a young age. It’s been awesome being part of the programme and teaching that BULLYING IS NOT OK IN ANY WAY.” - Stacy

Peer Mediation

A selected group of Year 11 and 12 students who are trained in the skills to undertake peer mediation/restorative processes between students when there is conﬂict, contributing to a safe and positive school environment.

Successful Learners - Active Citizens Opportunities for students to be involved in College life are endless.

Year 9 Activity Day

48 Hour Film Competition

“Activity day was a great day to make friendships, face your fears and have a wonderful day!” - Niamh (Tarewa House)

“I think I passed out at about 3am on Sunday morning, but I was back up and editing three hours later.” - Matt

“Activity day was great to get to know your form class, we learnt to trust each other and come together as a team” - Mackenzie (Rongomai House)

“I may have tried to spoon feed my sound editor ice cream after he fell asleep.” - Jen

“It was really fun to head outdoors with our new form class and bond with them and push each other to our limits” - Logan (Kotukutuku House)

“It was the most creative, intense and fun weekend possible.” - Matt

“Activity Day was an fun start to the year, we had to step out of our comfort zones and use teamwork to complete the tasks set” - Jordan (Kotukutuku House)

Relay for Life

“Sleep deprivation is my new best friend.” - Chris

“We did so many activities! I enjoyed the abseiling but it was from a big height, I was a bit scared as it was wet, but I did it and it was so much fun!” - Jack (Whitiri House)

“It felt incredible to see so many teachers and students out in the community supporting such an important cause. Our Relay for Life team is going from strength to strength every year.” – Brittany & Kendra

Year 10 OPC (Sir Edmund Hilary Outdoor Pursuit Centre)

World Challenge Fundraising & International Travel – Vietnam & Cambodia

“OPC was a great experience and it made me push myself and be more confident and be able to trust people more.” – Olivia “At OPC I really pushed myself out of my comfort zone and challenged myself. It was a life changing experience and I realised I was a lot more capable than I thought. It was a really fun adventure.” – Shannon

“In 2012 an organisation called World Challenge came knocking on Paraparaumu College’s front door and opened up an amazing opportunity for those of us who were lucky enough to take part in such an unforgettable trip. Our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia opened our eyes to such a new and exciting world. We visited temples built centuries ago. We talked and laughed with the locals. We trekked through villages and rice paddy fields. We learned leadership skills and tested our limits both physically and mentally. It was hard and challenging at points but I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.” - Harriet

“Our OPC journey was an incredible experience that we would happily repeat over and over again. From caving in the dark with glow worms to light our way to getting lost in the bush foraging for blackberries to kayaking and drinking hot Raro, it was a lifetime experience. The bonds and friendships were life changing.” – Kate and Grace

Also… Year 9 Visit to Whakarongotai Marae Year 12 Geography Trips International Visits & Exchanges Tournament of the Minds Interhouse Sport WOW Factor Kapiti Island Visit Debating Group That’s Artstanding 16

College Life All students will receive the College Student Handbook which is ﬁlled with important information for the year ahead. A copy of this handbook will also be available on the College website.

Start Dates for 2015 These dates will be published in the local newspaper and will also be on the College website. Please note there are diﬀering starting days and times for each year level.

Daily Timetable & Attendance The College day starts at 8.45am (when all students must attend Form Time) and finishes at 3.15pm. On Thursdays, College starts at 9.45am to allow the staff to undertake their professional teaching programme. Thursday has amended bell times due to this but the school day still finishes at 3.15pm. The school day can be viewed on the website and your students’ individual timetable will be visible on the parental portal.

Uniform The College has a modern uniform for juniors and seniors. Year 13 students are allowed to wear mufti unless they are representing the College (when they will wear full senior uniform). Students are expected to wear their uniform to and from College and during the day, with pride and we appreciate our parents working with the College to ensure all students are tidy and in correct uniform. All items of uniform, other than shoes, can be purchased from the uniform shop onsite. Please refer to the website for opening hours.

Spread the cost… The College encourages parents to set up regular Automatic Payments to help with the expense of students beginning College. These payments can begin whilst your student is still in Year 8 and continue through their entire time they are attending College. For more information check out the ‘information’ tab on the College website or contact the Finance Manager, Mrs Newall x843 or email accounts@pcol.school.nz

College Canteen “The Canteen has great service and a wide range of food. The people who work there are kind and always ask how your day is and how you are going.” – Tegan “The Canteen has great service and a wide range of fresh food, with lots of choices (salads, sushi, sandwiches and soups).”

Quotes from past students…… “Paraparaumu College provides an engaging and supportive learning environment and I was well prepared for my studies at Victoria University. The teachers were approachable when I had diﬃculties, gave me extra tuition and gave excellent feedback and guidance. Beyond the academic environment, there were always extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities to get involved in.” – Lauren Brazier Top Victoria University Law Graduate 2014

Our Students are expected to:

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Exercise common sense, courtesy, co-operation and consideration

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Achieve to the best of their ability

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Take pride in wearing their uniform correctly

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Be punctual at all times

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Complete all homework set

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Maintain a safe physical and emotional environment

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