MC | 2017 Prospectus

Matamata College Prospectus

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome message from the Principal

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Core Values Mission Statement

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The School Day

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Bell Times Lateness Leave from School

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Permanent Passes Absence from School Illness at School Year 9 Structures

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Year 10 Structures Year 11 Structures

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Year 12 Structures Year 13 Structures

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Useful Links for Students Learning Support Teacher

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Learning Area Leaders Deputy Principals Dress Code Policy School Uniform

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Pastoral Care

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Matamata College Fees

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Extra-curricular Opportunities

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All Settings Expectations

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From the Principal I am very proud to be Principal of Matamata College - a school that has over 90 years of tradition; experienced, excellent teachers, a good academic record, well resourced classrooms and a beautiful environment in which to learn.

We provide learning programmes and opportunities for every student to reach their potential and grow into responsible, positive, contributing citizens who are confident, connected, actively involved lifelong learners ready to take on the 21st Century.

Our school whakatauki is “Ma mahi, ka ora” which means “by work we prosper”. Simply, this means that the more work that you put in and the more you get involved in everything that Matamata College offers, the more you will enjoy school and the more success you will have.

Principal: Mr A Munro

I look forward to welcoming you to Matamata College.

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www.matamatacollege.school.nz Welcome to Matamata College. Nau mai haere mai. I trust that your association with this college will be a positive one, and together, the school and home can provide the best learning opportunities for every student who attends Matamata College.

Our Mission Statement: Quality Education for All We are an exciting, dynamic, student centred school that inspires students to be: Confident  Positive in their own identity  Motivated and reliable  Resourceful  Resilient  Enterprising Connected  Able to relate well to others  Effective and fluent communicators  Positive members of their communities Actively Involved  Positive contributors to New Zealand society and Matamata College  Fully involved in school life  Participants in a range of life activities Life- Long Learners  Literate and numerate  Critical and creative thinkers  Interested and curious about their world  Informed decision makers  Motivated by their love of learning

Core Values The core values of Matamata College are: - Respect - Manaakitanga - Responsibility - Integrity - Resilience - Commitment

Every student can learn and achieve if they: - Attend regularly - Do all the work set by the teacher to the best of his/her ability - Do regular revision - Come every day with equipment - Have a positive attitude - Receive support and encouragement from home - Get fully involved in school life 4

www.matamatacollege.school.nz The School Day School starts at 8.45 am and students are expected to be in the school grounds and moving towards their classroom by 8.40 am. We run a 30 period, six day, rolling timetable with five one hour periods each day.

Bell Times Monday - Friday 8.45 am – 9.00 am

Group Time

9.00 am – 10.00 am

Period 1

10.00 am – 11.00 am

Period 2

11.00 am – 11.30 am

Interval

11.30 am – 12.30 pm

Period 3

12.30 pm – 1.30 pm

Period 4

1.30 pm – 2.10 pm

Lunch

2.10 pm – 3.10 pm

Period 5

Lateness Students arriving after 9.00 am must go straight to class and be signed in by their teacher. Students with a genuine reason for lateness should have a note from home. We want our students present, engaged and achieving.

Lateness and non-attendance is monitored closely through our electronic attendance system.

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Leave from school All students must have a note from home to be issued with a pass when leaving the school grounds. These requests for passes must be issued by Group Class Teachers during Group Class time. As the safety of students is a paramount concern for us, we request that parents and caregivers only request leave passes for students for genuine reasons.

Permanent Lunch Passes A request for a permanent lunch pass must be approved by the Principal and is issued only so that the student can go directly from school to home to school for lunch.

Absence from school All students who are absent from school need to have this absence verified by a parent or caregiver. This could be a letter to the Group Class Teacher, an email to the Data Administrator (admin@matamatacollege.school.nz) or a phone call to the Attendance Line (07 881 9033).

Illness at school The school operates a sick bay system with our Student Receptionist acting as the person responsible for administering first aid. A serious injury or illness will be referred on to a Doctor and we will contact caregivers. Students who fall ill during the school day or who suffer an injury should report to Student Reception. No student should go home without reporting to Student Reception first.

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Year 9 Structures (13-14 years old)

Languages offered: French Te Reo Maori

 English

Compulsory Subjects

 Mathematics  Physical Education and Health

 Science  Social Studies

Year 9

Half Year Option Subjects:

Option A

Option Subjects

1 Language (1 year) + 4 Half Year Option Subjects Option B 6 Half Year Option Subjects

Art Design & Visual Communication (DVC) Digital Technology Drama Information Technology Fashion & Design Learning Support

Food Technology Metal Technology Music Performance Music Wood Technology

Year 10 Structures (14-15 years old)

 English

Compulsory Subjects

1 Year

 Mathematics

Subjects

 Physical Education and Health  Science

Year 10

 Social Studies

Option subjects (full year):

Option Subjects

Choose 3 Subjects from the List

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Agriculture/Horticulture Art Business Studies Design & Visual Communication (DVC) Drama English Language Fashion & Design Food Technology French Information & Digital Technology

Learning Support Metal Technology Music Performance Music Physical Education Te Reo Maori Tikanga Maori Wood Technology

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Year 11 Structures (15-16 years old) Option Subjects:

 English

Compulsory Subjects

 Health and Physical Education

 Mathematics  Science (Choose a maximum 2 Science Subjects from below)

Year 11 7 Subjects

Agriculture/Horticulture, Biology, Physical Science or Science

Option Subjects

Choose 3 Subjects from the Option Subjects list or 2 (if 2 Science subjects are chosen)

Accounting Art Business Studies Construction & Allied Trades Design & Visual Communication Digital Computer Science Digital Computing Practical Drama Engineering English Language Fashion & Design Food & Nutrition French Geography History Hospitality Maori Music Senior Physical Education Wood Technology

Year 12 Structures (16-17 years old) Option Subjects :

Compulsory Subject

English Mathematics

Year 12 6 Subjects

Option Subjects

Choose 5 Subjects from the Option Subjects list.

Students can do a maximum of 3 Science subjects in addition to Agriculture

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Accounting Agriculture/Horticulture Art Painting Art Photography Biology Business Enterprise Chemistry Construction & Allied Trades Design & Visual Communication Digital Computer Science Digital Information Technology Drama Engineering English Language Fashion & Design Food & Nutrition French Gateway (chosen in addition to 5 subjects) Geography History Hospitality Maori Maori Performing Arts Mathematics Media Studies Music Physical Education Biophysical Physical Education Sociology Physics Tourism Wood Technology Work & Study Skills

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Year 13 Structures (17-18 years old)

Year 13 5 Subjects

No Compulsory Subjects

Choose 5 Subjects from the Option Subjects list

Option Subjects: Accounting Agriculture/Horticulture Art Photography Art Photography Biology Calculus Chemistry Design & Visual Communication Digital Computer Science Digital Information Technology Drama Economics English Language Fashion & Design Food & Technology French Gateway (chosen in addition to 5 subjects) Geography History Hospitality Maori Maori Performing Arts Mathematics Media Studies Music Physical Education Biophysical Physical Education Sociology Physics Statistics & Modelling Tourism Trades Wood Technology Work & Study Skills

Useful Links for Parents  Matamata College: www.matamatacollege.school.nz

 The New Zealand Ministry of Education: www.minedu.govt.nz

 New Zealand Qualification Authority: www.nzqa.govt.nz

 Education New Zealand: www.educationnz.org.nz

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www.matamatacollege.school.nz Matamata College Dress Code Policy 1. Matamata College is a uniform school and we expect all students to wear the correct full uniform, when travelling to and from school and representing the school at events that require the school uniform to be worn.

The College is a place of work and the uniform is comfortable and practical for the work environment.

2. Uniform Passes - If there is a good reason why the full school uniform cannot be worn, a student must bring a note from home requesting a uniform pass. Normally a uniform pass will be issued only for one day. Repeated transgression of the uniform code will result in the student being dealt with through the school’s discipline system.

3. Jewellery - Students may wear small sleepers or studs in pierced ears. No other jewellery should be worn at school. Facial piercings are not allowed with one exception, students may wear a small nose stud.

4. Makeup - Should be discreet and appropriate for a school setting.

5. Facial Hair - All students must be clean shaven.

6. Hair - Must be clean and tidy.

7. Marking of Clothes - Every item of uniform should be clearly named. Every effort will be made to return lost property to owners and students should check at Student Reception if they lose a uniform item as lost property is stored there.

8. Shoes - The dress code shoe requirement is for a black, flat shoe, suitable for the workplace. Sports shoes or skaties are not to be worn. Shoes must be completely black. In the summer students may wear black or brown sandals with a heel strap.

9. Health and Safety - For Health and Safety reasons students will be required to wear shoes in Technology workshops and also be required to tie hair back in Food and Fabric Technology rooms (as directed by the teacher).

10. Physical Education Uniform - All Students must change for PE. Students in Years 9 -11 are expected to wear the Matamata College PE uniform – Matamata College shorts and singlet or T-shirt.

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Boys’ Uniform Years 9, 10 and 11  Grey striped Polo with Matamata College logo  Charcoal grey shorts with Matamata College logo (Year 11 students may wear long charcoal grey pants)  Maroon jersey with Matamata College logo  Matamata College socks  Black jacket with Matamata College logo Year 12  Grey shirt with Matamata College logo  Charcoal grey shorts or long pants with Matamata College logo  Maroon jersey with Matamata College logo  Matamata College socks  Black jacket with Matamata College logo Year 13  Same as Year 12 with exception of a black jersey

Girls’ Uniform Years 9, 10 and 11  White blouse with Matamata College logo  Matamata College tartan skirt  Maroon jersey with Matamata College logo  Plain white or black socks or black full length pantyhose  Black jacket with Matamata College logo Year 12  White blouse with Matamata College Logo  Matamata College grey skirt  Maroon jersey with Matamata College logo  Plain white or black socks or black full length pantyhose  Black jacket with Matamata College logo Year 13 Same as Year 12 with exception of a black jersey Note 1:

All Uniform items are available Matamata College.

Note 2:

Tee shirts or thermals must be short sleeved and white.

For all school uniform enquiries please email uniforms@matamatacollege.school.nz Or phone 07 881 9018 ext. 387.

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Pastoral Care At Matamata College every attempt is made to support the individual needs of every student. The school has a strong pastoral care system which operates to help students with academic, personal or behaviour problems. At Matamata College we believe strongly in the school and home working closely together to support and encourage our young people. We believe in being pro-active and we prefer early intervention to prevent small issues becoming big ones. Staff are encouraged to contact home if there are concerns or if a student deserves a pat on the back. Parents and caregivers are also encouraged to make contact with the school if they have concerns about a student’s progress or behaviour.

Key members of the school’s pastoral care network are: Deputy Principals The Deputy Principals have overall responsibility for student welfare and behaviour. They liaise closely with Deans, House Leaders and the Guidance staff and work proactively in fostering a positive tone in the school.

Learning Area Leaders LALs support teachers in their area with student discipline and student achievement. They will often closely monitor a student who is underachieving, not working well or who is misbehaving and stopping others from learning.

LALs liaise closely with Deans and Deputy Principals.

Guidance Counsellor – available by appointment for students and parents. The Guidance Counsellor deals with personal, relationship, career and academic issues.

Careers Advisors – work with individuals, groups and classes assisting students with career pathways choices.

They bring visiting speakers from the workplace and the Tertiary Institutions into school to talk to groups and also arrange visits to Careers Field Days and Tertiary Institutions’ Open Days etc. The Careers staff also run the Year 10 Designing Careers programme which guides our Year 10 students in thinking about their career options and starting their own personal career file and CV. The Matamata College developed Careers Studio computer programme assists students and staff to track career plans and pathways.

Deans are responsible for a horizontal level of students (e.g. Year 9 or Year 13.) They help students with option choices, class placement and also work with students on performance, discipline and career options. Deans liaise closely with teachers and also with parents when they are working with a student. They will sometimes place a student on daily report to monitor his or her attendance, behaviour and work effort. Deans are a good first point of contact for parents because they have the “big picture” view of a student’s performance and behaviour.

Group Teachers are the first point of contact for students. Group Teachers meet their Group Class students every morning and are responsible for attendance, uniform, notices and monitoring the progress of the students in the group.

If you wish to contact any of the above please do so by ringing the School Office on 07 881 9018.

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Matamata College Fees School Donation The school donation is $125 per student or $200 for two or more students. The College relies on this donation to provide equipment and activities not funded by the Ministry of Education. The money generated by the school donation is used to maintain the extensive school network of over 150 computers as well as providing for software and server upgrades. The Board of Trustees also uses the money to provide resources for the Library and to subsidise the running cost of the school mini vans. Some of the money is also used to provide extra Teacher Aide help for students.

Subject Activity Costs Some subjects have a cost attached to them. Normally this is in subjects where there is a take home component (eg Technology) or when students have a course manual or homework book that the student writes in and keeps for revision. The annual subject prospectus for each level, which students receive before making their subject choices for the following year, contains the subject activity costs for each subject. (see the College website at www.matamatacollege.school.nz where the costs for each subject are listed.)

Student Account Statements The school will post home a fees statement for each student on a regular basis so that parents can check what has been paid and what is still to be paid. Please contact the school’s Executive Officer if you have queries about these statements.

Methods of Payment Fees can be paid by cash or cheque or Eftpos at Student Reception. The school is very happy to arrange automatic payments or time payments to assist parents and caregivers with their financial commitments. Please contact the school’s Executive Officer on 07 881 9032 for more information.

Sports Fees All sports also have a fee for registration and sometimes uniform hire. These fees must be paid before the student begins playing sport for the school. Students involved in sports that must travel to play are asked to contribute a transport fee to cover costs.

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Extra-curricular Opportunities Matamata College prides itself on the wonderful learning opportunities it offers students outside of the classroom.

Culture 

Concert Band

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Music Tuition

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Stage Challenge

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Debating

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Rock Bands

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Talent Quest

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Kapa Haka

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School Production

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Shakespeare Festival

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Mooting

Sport 

Athletics

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Golf

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Soccer

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Badminton

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Hockey

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Squash

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Basketball

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In-line Hockey

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Swimming

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Cricket

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Netball

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Tennis

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Cross Country

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Rugby

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Touch

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Cycling

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Shooting

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Triathlon

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Equestrian

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Skiing

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Volleyball

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Bowls

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Lacrosse

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Golf Croquet

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All settings Expectations Act in a way that shows I belong to Matamata College

Role model positive behaviour for others Participate positively in the life of Matamata College Be responsible for my own actions

Ask for help when I need to Use positive language Follow the instructions of adults in a timely and polite manner 15

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