Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Wairarapa Midweek
2017&2018
EDUCATION FOCUS
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Solway College, outstanding successes can be achieved in a small school where expectations are high Solway College’s outstanding NCEA and Scholarship successes demonstrate what can be achieved in a small school where expectations are high and staff and students are focused on achievement.
is highly apparent” and that “students are empowered to take responsibility to learn, participate and achieve… with excellent and equitable outcomes for all”.
Solway students also achieved NZQA Scholarships in Classical Studies and English and 5 university academic excellence and leadership scholarships.
As also noted by the Review Office, the college “empowers students to achieve personal standards of excellence and reach their full potential in all areas of college life”, with Solway students excelling in extra curricula areas gaining wins and awards in a wide variety of intercollegiate events such as music, Shakespeare, Stage Challenge, creative writing, Young Enterprise Scheme and debating.
Solway’s recent Education Review Office report pointed to these high levels of achievement in NCEA and also in National Standards and noted that the “strong focus on each student to reach their potential through high expectations and positive achievement-focused relationships
These successes continued into the sports arena with Solway students representing the college and community in a range of sports including netball, cricket, waka ama, tennis, hockey, equestrian, swimming, athletics and football.
Last year over two-thirds of Solway students at all three NCEA levels gained endorsed certificates in NCEA and over one-third of students gained excellence endorsements.
This year, Solway’s outstanding sports programme was recognized when the college was named the Wairarapa Times-Age Sports College of the Year and, with exciting initiatives such as the establishment of the Sports Talent Development group and the Equestrian Academy, these successes look set to continue.
Solway is a college where every student counts and where all girls are expected to contribute positively and to fulfil their potential. Because of the success of the college there are now only limited places available. www.solwaycollege.school.nz
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SOLWAY COLLEGE
Come and talk to us about your daughter’s options at Solway College www.solwaycollege.school.nz phone 06-3782219