Wgc prospectus 2016 v3 by Wellington Girls' College

Wellington

girls’ college

Prospectus

2016

Quality Education for Girls in the Heart of New Zealand’s Capital City

Contents

Our History

Our Guiding Principles

Our Expectations

Our Facilities

Our Curriculum

Our Learning Initiatives

Curriculum Overview

Our Uniform

Our Leadership Programme

Our Co-curricular Activities

Our Support System

Our Communication Systems

Our Wider School Community

Our Enrolment Procedures

Our Enrolment Zone

Our Senior Staff

In-Zone Application For Enrolment

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Out-Of-Zone Application For Enrolment

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Prospectus

2016

Prospectus 2016

Dear parents, caregivers and girls This document will give you a brief overview of Wellington Girls’ College and a taste of it as a possible school for your daughter in 2016. I think it is a wonderful school, with girls and staff who love learning and who work to make the most of the time they spend together. Our vision is for ‘Confident, connected, innovative, resourceful, learners’ and a huge amount has effort has been expended in recent years so that this vision can be realised. Our Open Day is being held on Tuesday 23 June. I would encourage you to visit us on that day to see the school in action. There are three presentations in the school hall in Pipitea St, starting at 9am, 10.30am and 11.30am, followed by tours led by senior students. Schools have changed enormously since you and I were pupils, so coming to the Open Day and seeing the school on a ‘normal’ day will give you a taste of what being at WGC is really like. I also visit in-zone contributing schools to meet smaller groups of prospective parents and girls in May. This is your opportunity to ask me the questions you really need to have answered before you make a decision about next year. Wellington Girls’ College offers an innovative and future-focused education, responsive to the needs of the young women of today. Please take the time to come and visit us on the Open Day so that you can be fully informed about the best environment for your daughter for her secondary education.

Julia Davidson Principal

Our History Wellington Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; College was founded in 1883. The founders were committed to providing an education appropriate to the times that would produce confident young women able to make a positive contribution to society. We remain true in essence to this philosophy, but strive not just to provide an education for the current times, but an education that equips our young women to meet the challenges of the future, helping them to become creative thinkers, independent learners and confident problemsolvers. The College has evolved into a dynamic and vibrant community that is the place of choice for many of Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young women. The school has a long-standing tradition of strong and stable leadership, having appointed only ten Principals in its 132-year history.

Famous Old Girls include: Katherine Mansfield, Ruth Pretty, Leilani Read, Dr Ocean Mercier, Jo Randerson, Fleur Adcock, Helen Sutch, Elizabeth Garden, Rebecca Perrott, Juliet Etherington, Dr Stephanie Hughes, Dr Janet Soon, Pat McKelvey, Denise Almao, Megan Clark, Beth Jurgeleit, Nancy Sturman, Annabel Langbein, Winnie Laban, Dame Margaret Shields, Anna Paquin, Rebecca Gibney, Jenny Pattrick, Elizabeth McRae, Bridget Williams, Melissa Moon and Justine Munro. The College continues to nurture young women who will go on to make a mark on the world or who are making a mark on the world already in many diverse fields. Some of our many recent successes include: • Over 90% pass rate for NCEA Level 1-3 in the last five years and over 93% at all levels for the last three years • Recipients of over $300,000 worth of scholarships to tertiary institutions at each of the 2009-14 awards evening • Two NZQA Outstanding scholars 2011 • Top Scholar French 2010 and Chinese 2009 in NZQA Scholarship exams • Winner of 3 PricewaterhouseCoopers scholarships and one Russel McVeagh scholarship over the last four years • Spirit of Adventure School’s Challenge teams 2012-15; winning team 2014 • Winner of the Alliance Francaise Scholarship to France 2010 • Winner of study awards to Germany 2003, 2005-12, 2014 - 2015 • Attendee at the Singapore Science symposium 2010 • Winners of places to the University of Texas (Austin) 2008 & 2013, Old Dominion University (Virginia) 2011 and San Diego University 2014 & 2-15 on four year rowing scholarships; Calumet College (Illinois) 2015 on a football scholarship and Allegheny College (Pennsylvania) 2013 on an academic scholarship • Winners of Chinese, French & German language competitions • A recipient of a Ministry of Education immersion study award to France 2006- 2007; Germany 2010; Noumea 2014 • Confucius Classroom status conferred by the Chinese government in 2015 • Winner of the regional interschool Debating competition 2015 • Winner of regional Stage Challenge 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013 and the national television competition 2008 • Two members of the NZ Secondary Students’ Choir in 2007/8; four in 2009/10; three in 2011/12 (including co-leader of the choir and lead soprano) and three in 2013/14 • Teal Voices choir awarded Bronze Award at national Big Sing finale in 2010-12 winning bronze and silver awards • Top performing lower North Island school at Maadi Cup (Rowing) 2011-12 • Winner of Division 2 Rugby competition 2010-11 • Winner of national secondary schools’ cricket competition 2009 • Winners NZ hip hop dance competition 2010; attendees at World Champs in Las Vegas 2010-14 • Winner of Wellington senior regional tennis 2008-14 & cricket 2008-13 • Numerous recipients of the Hillary Challenge of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award • National representatives in netball, soccer, handball, basketball, touch rugby, underwater hockey, cross country, kendo, cycling, hockey, swimming, athletics, diving, rowing, aerobics, waka ama and equestrian

Our Guiding Principles Our mission, vision and values provide the framework for school culture, and all planning and decisionmaking in relation to the core business of the College: the education of our students. Our Mission and Purpose ‘Wellington Girls’ College will prepare young women to go out into the world as independent thinkers with respect for themselves and others, the confidence to accept and respond to challenges, and an enduring passion for learning.’ Our Vision Confident, connected, innovative, resourceful, learners Our Values Our culture is underpinned by the following values: • High expectations, of ourselves and others, in all dimensions of school life • Respect, for self and others, and the principles of honesty, integrity, and accountability • Inclusion & equity, which includes embracing and celebrating diversity • Innovation & critical thinking, leading to bold, creative and considered action • Ecological sustainability, which includes care for the environment • Community & participation, for the common good Our Goals 1. Our learning pedagogy To nurture bold & creative thinkers To be at the forefront of quality teaching & learning To support lifelong learners 2. Our learning environment To build an empowering & affirming environment To ensure our infrastructure is responsive to changing learning needs 3. Our learning community To actively seek out opportunities to extend local, national & global connectedness To foster a culture of innovation & participation that respects the traditions of Wellington Girls’ College.

Our Expectations OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT At Wellington Girls’ College we aim to foster a positive classroom environment. Each student should feel comfortable and valued and be able to achieve to her potential. Staff and students have to recognise the rights and responsibilities we all share. • We have the right to learn and teach without being interrupted. • We have the responsibility not to interrupt. • We have the right to be treated courteously and respectfully. • We have the responsibility to treat others courteously and respectfully. • We have the right to work in a safe environment. • We have the responsibility not to endanger or bully. • We have the right to feel proud of our College. • We have the responsibility to act in ways which build a good image. • We are all responsible for our own actions and we must all see that the rights of every other person in the school are guaranteed. OUR SCHOOL CULTURE • • • • • • • • • • •

Students show respect for others and behave in the classroom in a manner that allows others to learn. Students act responsibly at all times. Respect is shown for the property of others and that of the school. Uniform is worn with pride and respect at all times. Wellington Girls’ College is a Smoke Free Zone. Wellington Girls’ College is a drug free environment. Students come prepared for learning and are not under the influence of alcohol or any other substance while at school or at any school function. Appropriate and respectful language is expected. Punctuality to class is expected. Students are expected to be on site and in class unless an alternative arrangement has been made. Appropriate behaviour on all forms of public transport is expected.

Our Facilities We make creative use of our inner city site. The College is close to many of Wellington cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful resources - Te Papa, National Library, Wellington City Library, Parliament, Victoria and Massey Universities, City & Sea Museum, the harbour, local businesses, art galleries, Pipitea Marae and the Westpac Stadium.

OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE: Two gymnasia; a cricket field and cricket nets; netball/tennis courts; artificial multi-sport turf; tiered seating and relaxation courtyards; library; four computer suites, computer pods, computers in classrooms and a ubiquitous wireless network giving students access to ICT throughout the buildings and grounds; datashows in all classrooms; specialist art block; sports pavilion; hall; specialist drama suites; music suite; media, design and photography classrooms; science laboratories; learning support centre; International house; Careers and Transition centre; and Pipitea block which has six large double sized teaching spaces spread over three floors and the front entrance to the school, along with an Atrium used continually by the girls as a social space. 7

Our Curriculum

The College has a culture of motivated students and teachers focussed on learning. We offer a diverse, innovative and rich curriculum within the context of mixed ability classes. The expectation of our community is that our College upholds excellence in all aspects of learning. The College has a culture of motivated students and teachers focussed on learning. Students can choose from a wide range of subjects. They are encouraged to select courses that they enjoy, are good at and that form part of their career pathways for the future. Wellington Girls’ College places a priority on developing the full range of each student’s abilities, including, but not restricting them to the traditional academic pursuits. The College places importance on literacy and numeracy and encourages all students to study an English, Mathematics and Science subject to senior level. All students study Physical Education and Health until the end of Year 10. Classes are not streamed. All Year 9 students study in each of the eight essential learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Physical Education & Health, the Arts, Technology and Languages. Course booklets, outlining option subjects, will be provided to students prior to their enrolment interview. Students currently take two whole year and four half year options. The College has a strong focus on integrating ICT with learning as we believe that this is a fundamental tool for learning and communicating across the communities of which our students will be a part. We operate a wireless environment and girls are encouraged to bring their own digital devices to school. Wellington Girls’ College students are encouraged to enter NCEA examinations and our most able are invited to enter Scholarship. Our performance sits consistently alongside that of the highest performing schools in New Zealand and ranks above national standards for Decile 8-10 girls’ schools. In recent years our NCEA pass rates have been over 93% at each level. 9

Our Learning Initiatives Delivery of curriculum should cater for individual learning needs and abilities. The College is fortunate to have a Learning Support Department. The staff of this department work in partnership with the teaching staff to co-ordinate specialist Learning Support classes, in-class tutoring, lunch-time tutorials, mentoring, opportunities for our ‘gifted and talented’ students, diagnostic testing, and interpretation of data to support student learning. Learning opportunities are not limited to our students. Staff are involved in on-going and progressive professional development. The broad topics for the 2015 focus groups are: • • • • • • • • •

Coaching and mentoring Increasing the links with our community Critical thinking Differentiation Developing a WGC ‘learner profile’ ICT use in the classroom Developing the use of the key competencies Course development Bicultural education

Curriculum Overview LEARNING Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 AREAS NCEA Level ONE NCEA Level TWO NCEA Level THREE Scholarship ENGLISH English English English English English English Language1 English Language English Language English Language English Language 1 Academic English Learning Studies Learning Studies English Language Literacy LANGUAGES

Ma-ori Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Chinese Chinese Chinese Chinese Chinese French French French French French German German German German German Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin

MATHEMATICS Mathematics Mathematics

Mathematics & Statistics A OR Mathematics & Statistics B Mathematics for Numeracy

Mathematics & Statistics A OR Mathematics & Statistics B

Calculus Statistics A OR Statistics B

SCIENCE Science Science Science Internal OR Science Science General Science Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry Science Extra Physics Physics SOCIAL Social Studies Social Studies Tourism SCIENCES Geography Geography Geography Geography Geography History History History History History Classical Studies Classical Studies Psychology Applied Psychology Accounting Accounting Accounting Managing Money Economics & Economics Economics Economics Enterprise HEALTH AND Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education PHYSICAL /Health EDUCATION Extension PE

Physical Education

Physical Education A

Sports Studies

TECHNOLOGY Fashion & Textiles Fashion & Textiles Fashion & Textiles Fashion & Textiles Fashion & Textiles Animation & Programming Product & Spatial Product & Spatial Product & Spatial Product & Spatial Digital Technology Design Design Design Design New Imaging Interior Design Digital Technology Digital Technology Jewellery Design Biotechnology Computing Computing Computing (English Language) (English Language) ARTS Visual Art Art Art Visual Art Art Design Painting Photography Photography History of Art History of Art Creative Movement Dance Dance Dance Drama Drama Drama Drama Drama Choral Singing Creative Extn. Music Music Music Music Music Instrumental Playing Music for Beginners ADDITIONAL Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies SUBJECTS Employment Skills Employment Skills Gateway General Studies General Studies Critical & Creative Critical & Creative Thinking Thinking Most students take both ESOL and English in Years 9, 10 and 11 if ESOL is required. * Subjects in BOLD are compulsory * Subjects in ITALICS have no prerequisite

Our Uniform A new uniform was introduced in 2011. It was designed after significant input from parents, students and staff. Yr 13 students wear mufti. The uniform is a capsule style wardrobe with no summer/winter options. Instead girls wear the garments that best keep them comfortable throughout the year. The choices are a skirt, a pinafore, long and short sleeves blouses and tshirts, a cardigan, a vest, a jersey, a blazer and a rain jacket. No item is compulsory. The uniform is sold at the NZ Uniforms shop on Thorndon Quay. PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM (compulsory for all students taking PE or playing sport for the school) • Regulation black shorts worn with black and gold regulation PE shirt • Sports shoes with non-marking soles • Regulation College tracksuit optional, but recommended for sports teams. Pants and the tracksuit jacket may be purchased separately. This may also be worn by cultural groups as travel uniform if on official school business. • Some teams organise their own hoodies. These can be worn when competing with the team but they can’t be worn to school as part of the school uniform. PLEASE NOTE • Articles of school uniform must be marked clearly with the owner’s name • Shoes need to be plain black, leather, lace ups. Sandals need to be plain, black leather and have a supportive heel strap. A selection of styles will be shown to parents at interview • No undergarments or T shirts are to be visible at the neckline, but girls may wear white polyprops or similar under their uniform if they need added warmth • No jewellery is worn, except for a watch. For pierced ears, one small stud is permitted in each ear. Multiple studs are not permitted. No other visible jewellery is permitted. • Makeup and coloured nail polish are not to be worn with the uniform • Extreme hair colours are not permitted. (Extreme is defined as those colours outside the range of natural hair colouring.)

Our Leadership Programme Students are encouraged to take a leadership and service role within the College. We have many studentled clubs and initiatives. LEADERSHIP Wellington Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; College is a vibrant community where every student is encouraged to participate in activities and celebrations outside regular classroom lessons. Every term, students are given the opportunity to organise activities through our leadership structures which provide fun, entertainment and the opportunity to support charities as well as scope to showcase the many talented students, whether it be in hip hop, debating, and theatre sports or inter-House jelly-eating competitions! All students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills through service and participation. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL The Executive Council is currently made up of 12 elected Executive Prefects, including the Head Girls and the Board of Trustees Representative (if she is a Yr 13 student). Each holds a leadership portfolio and shares responsibility for a Leadership Committee. Executive Prefects are elected by their peers during their leadership training at the end of Year 12. They meet weekly with senior staff and have the responsibility for establishing fundraising goals and coordinating the many student-led events in the College.. LEADERSHIP COMMITTEES There are currently nine Year 13 Leadership Committees: Arts, Digital and Information Literacy, Houses, Kiwa, Sport & Recreation, Student Council, Student Learning, Student Support and World & Environment. Their role is to oversee and coordinate clubs and interest groups. PREFECTS Prefect badges are awarded throughout the year to Year 13 students who have demonstrated outstanding service, initiative and leadership. STUDENT COUNCIL The Council is made up of voted house representatives â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two per year level per house. It meets once a week with the Student Council Leadership Committee. It is chaired by the Head of that committee and helps organise special events and celebrations in the college. It serves to model the democratic process and give the students a voice in the major decisions the college is making. CLUBS AND GROUPS There are numerous established groups and clubs in the college, and over 120 sports teams. All students are encouraged to participate in them. Clubs and interest groups are a good starting point for students to demonstrate their potential for service and leadership.

Our Co-curricular Activities All students are strongly encouraged to take part in sport and cultural activities. There are opportunities for the pursuit of excellence in these activities as well as opportunities for fun and social interaction. Many sports codes and cultural groups hold trials or auditions and in some areas, places are limited. In some sports it is purely a system to ensure girls play in the correct grade.

SPORTING LIFE Participation in sport at WGC is outstanding and we are proud of both the participation rates – over 60% of students play sport for the College – and the success that we have at both a national and local level. We offer an extensive range of sports: • Athletics • Badminton • Basketball • Cricket • Cross-country • Dragon Boat racing • Equestrian • Football • Futsa • Handball

• Hockey • Lawn bowls • Netball • Swimming • Tennis • Triathlon • Underwater Hockey • Volleyball • Waka Ama • Waterpolo

The availability of all codes is dependent on the support of our parent and wider community. CULTURAL LIFE The cultural life of the College is equally rich and exciting. Art, drama, music, dance and other creative endeavours are extremely popular. Some of the cultural pursuits available are: • Choirs • Concert band • Debating • Drama clubs & productions • GIFT (Christian group)

• Kapa Haka • Orchestra • Polynesian Club • Rock Bands • Stage Challenge

CLUBS AND GROUPS The student leaders of the school run many clubs which are open to any student. Some of the Clubs and Groups available are: • Amnesty International • Environmental Club • International Club • SADD

• Supporters Club • Tech Angels • Video Demons • Writers Club

A Clubs booklet is produced annually and is available on WGC4me for the girls to see what is available.

Our Support System Students are guided in their school life by a team of specialist staff who work in a collegial way to support and monitor student learning and well-being. This team helps students to realise their potential by providing a safe, healthy and supportive environment. Each girl is known and appreciated as an individual. The support team consists of: • Guidance Counsellor • Year Level Deans who move through with the students, supported by a Senior Management team member • Form teachers • Careers and Transition staff • Learning Support staff • Classroom teachers • Maori Achievement Adviser • Pasifika Achievement Adviser • Gifted & Talented Coordinator • Learning & Support mentor

Our Communication Systems

Parents and caregivers may contact the Form Teacher or Dean at any time about their daughter’s progress – email is usually the most direct form of contact. Please be aware that: • WGC4me is the main point of information for parents, students and staff. Through the parent portal (you will be sent your user name and password at the start of your daughter’s first year) you can access the daily notices, attendance, progress updates, progress reports and results • Students are expected to access the next day’s notices and download resources for use with homework tasks on WGC4me – they will be taught how to do this • Reporting is ongoing through the parent portal; progress report are available here each term and parent/teacher/student interviews are held twice a year. Parents book on line for these • The Bulletin newsletters are emailed to parents • A Yr 8 parent function is held in November and a Yr 9 Welcome Evening is held in February for parents to meet form teachers and key staff • Dads and daughter breakfasts are offered each year for each year level • The Principal holds year level forums for randomly selected parents in late Term 1 to discuss the college. The reports from these events will be shared on WGC4me • Irregular surveys are emailed to find out specific information from parents or girls – eg the Yr 9 uniform survey in 2011, leavers’ surveys, whanau survey 2013, wellness survey 2014. This information helps inform debate at a whole school level • The school’s Outcomes Framework and annual reports are available on the website • Weekly assemblies are held where the College community celebrates student successes and enjoys speakers, presentations and performances • The annual Prizegiving is held in early November. All girls are expected to attend and families are warmly invited. Prizegiving is held in the Michael Fowler Centre.

Our Wider School Community We receive a high level of support from our parent community. BOARD OF TRUSTEES A new BOT will be elected in May 2013. The Board usually meets on the final Thursday of each month at 5.30pm. Dates are on the school calendar in WGC4me PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION The College has a small but active Parents’ Association. It aims to foster parent-college links and to assist wherever possible. They run regular lunchtime meetings to provide information and support for parents. They also provide support for the College by running the Used Uniform Shop and they run a Quiz night once a year for parents and friends of the school. The Social Committee organises events such as the student dances and senior balls. Profits from these activities are returned to the school to purchase resources outside the scope of the budget. WHA-NAU This group supports the teachers of Ma-ori, students learning Ma-ori, Ma-ori students, the Kapa Haka group, speech competitions and waka ama. They also give valuable information to the school about how we can support them and their tamariki at school and beyond. FONO Our Pasifika parents meet once a term to spend time together and learn more about the school and the opportunities available to their daughters. COACHES AND MANAGERS Many of our parents offer to coach or manage one of our numerous sports teams or cultural groups. We also have several parent committees that help to run an entire code. SCHOOL DONATIONS Parents and caregivers invest in their daughter’s future through making a valuable contribution by way of a donation to the College. The money received from donations enables us to provide additional staffing and resources which are not covered by government funding. ALUMNAE We maintain a database of our alumnae. We distribute newsletters that link the school and its former students. These are sent by email each year and are also on the website. Alumnae often call at the school and some class groups hold reunions here from time to time. 19

Our Enrolment Procedures The College is limited in the number of places it is able to offer students at each level. As a consequence it operates an enrolment scheme. The maximum roll for Year 9 is 235 students, but all students in zone who apply must be accepted regardless of the roll size. In recent years the intake has been 270-280, because of the demand from in-zone girls. The order of priority for accepting students is as follows: 1. Home zone enrolments All students who live within the home zone described below shall be entitled to enrol at the school. Proof of permanent residence within the home zone is required. 2. Out of zone enrolments Applications for enrolment will be processed in the following order of priority: • • • • • •

Special needs (not applicable as we do not operate an MOE approved programme) Siblings of current students Siblings of former students Daughters of former students of WGC Children of BOT employees or BOT members All other applicants

If there are more applicants in the second, third, fourth, or fifth priority groups than there are places available, selection within the priority group will be by a ballot conducted in accordance with instructions issued by the Secretary under Section 11G(1) of the Education Act 1989. Parents will be informed of the date of any ballot by notice in a daily newspaper circulating in the area served by the school. Applicants seeking second or third priority status may be required to give proof of the relationship. Key dates in 2015 for students who start school in 2016 are: Year 9 • • • • • •

Digital prospectus, enrolment video and enrolment forms available online from mid May Open morning Tuesday 23 June from 9.00 – 12.30 Enrolments close Monday 3 August at 4.00 pm Ballot held Friday 14 August Notification of ballot results (by email) by Wednesday 19 August Acceptance of places offered must be received by 2 September

Year 10, 11, 12 & 13 • • • •

Enrolments close Monday 19 October Ballot held Friday 30 October Notification of ballot results (by email) by Wednesday 3 November Acceptance of places offered must be received by 18 November

Our Enrolment Zone In the north the boundary of the zone shall be a line extending from the Ngauranga Railway Station north west to the junction of Fraser Avenue and Burma Road, then south along Burma Road to Kim Street, then north west between the ends of Baroda Street and Orissa Crescent to Mount Kaukau. (All housing in Kim Street and Kimberly Way is included in the zone). From here directly west to Mill Hill, then directly north west to Smiths’ Bay. In the south and east the boundary of the zone shall be a line extending from the junction of Customhouse Quay and Jervois Quay south along Willis Street and Brooklyn Road to the junction of Bidwill Street. Then along Bidwill Street, Wallace Street and Hutchinson Road to the junction of McColl and Krull Street. Thence along Krull Street to the junction of Krull and Mana Streets bisecting at that point Mills Road to Veronica Street, then into the lower end of Mornington Road, bisecting Cheesman and Clarence Streets at their junction, proceeding along Borlase Street to its junction with Ohiro Road. From here south along the western side of Ohiro Road and Happy Valley Road to the junction with Owhiro Bay Parade and finally west along the northern side of Owhiro Bay Parade to the end of the road. From here south along the western side of Ohiro Road and Happy Valley Road to the junction with Owhiro Bay Parade and finally west along the northern side of Owhiro Bay Parade to the end of the road. The address given at the time of the application for enrolment must be the student’s usual place of residence when the school is open for instruction. This means that if you currently live at an in-zone address but move to an out-of-zone address before your child’s first day of attendance at the school, your child will not be entitled to enrol at the school. The Ministry of Education has advised that parents should also be warned of the possible consequences of deliberately attempting to gain unfair priority in enrolment by knowingly giving a false address or making an in-zone living arrangement which they intend to only be temporary eg. • Renting accommodation in-zone on a short-term basis; • Arranging temporary board in-zone with a relative or family friend; • Using the in-zone address of a relative or friend as an “address of convenience”, with no intention to live there on an ongoing basis. Before enrolment takes place (ie. before attendance begins), if the Board has reasonable grounds for believing that the given in-zone address will not be a genuine, on-going living arrangement, the Board may withdraw any offer of place which it may have made on the basis of the given address. After attendance has begun, if the school learns that a student is no longer living at the in-zone address given at the time of the application for enrolment and has reasonable grounds to believe that a temporary in-zone residence has been used for the purpose of unfairly gaining priority in enrolment at the school, then the Board may review the enrolment. Unless the parents can give a satisfactory explanation within 10 days, the Board may annul the enrolment. This course of action is provided for under section 110A of the Education Act 1989. Please note that in-zone students cannot be guaranteed an immediate place at the College if their enrolment is received AFTER the closing date. On acceptance of enrolment every student and their parent or caregiver is invited to an interview. The purpose of this is to help ensure each student selects an appropriate course and to facilitate smooth transition to the college.

Our Senior Staff Senior Management Team Principal Julia Davidson BA Dip Tchg Deputy Principals Melissa Denzler BA DipTchg BA DipTchg Jo Kahl Assistant Principals Penny Greenwood BHS Dip Tchg Suzanne Pidduck BA BEd Dip Tchg Guidance Team Guidance Counsellor 2015 Deans Year 13 Year 12 Year 11 Year 10 Year 9

Karen Swain Lotus Hattersley Linzi Heighway Stephen Beckett Julia Woods Jenny Wright

M.Couns PGDipCouns BEd(Hons) PGCE RN BA Dip Tchg BA (Hons) PG Grad Tchg BA Dip Arts Dip Tchg BA (Hons) Dip Tchg BA Dip Tchg

Heads of Department David Adams Sally Beccard Jenny Carroll Jo Charlton-Kelly Jane Chisholm Julie Clement Olivia Gibbons Yojana Glass Rachel Hall Paul Holmes Frances Hinchcliffe Kaye Johnson Jayne Labrum Jayesh Morar Margaret Priest Annabelle Sinclair Rachel Steele Nicola Sutherland Julia Woods

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HOD Latin & Classical Studies HOD Social Sciences BSc NZLIA Library Manager MA MEd Admin CELTA PGCE ATCL HOD English Language BEd Grad Dip HOD Physical Education MDes BTchLn HOD Technology BCom BHS Grad Dip Te Reo Dip Tchg HOD Maori BBmedSc Dip Tchg Co-HOD Science BSW Dip Tchg HOD Learning Support BSC Dip Tchg Co-HOD Science BSc (Hons) Dip Tchg Co HOD Maths BEd DipTchg HOD Careers & Transition DFA Dip Tchg HOD Art BCA Dip Tchg HOD Commerce BSc Co HOD Maths BA (Hons) BA Dip Tchg HOD Languages BA MEd TTC DipEd Dip Tchg Dip SLT Cert SM LTCL HOD Drama BMus(Hons) FTCL LRSM HOD Music BA (Hons) Dip Tchg HOD English BA DipTchLn

Photographs by Dionne Ward & Kirsty J Design

Wellington Girls’ College IN-ZONE APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT Pipitea Street, Thorndon, P O Box 12 471, Wellington North, 6144 Telephone 04-472 5743, Facsimile 04-494 6129 Email: enrolments@wgc.school.nz www.wgc.school.nz Date of Application:

STUDENT DETAILS: (Please complete in upper case) Family Name: First Names: Preferred Name: Date of Birth / / Street Address: Suburb: City: Postcode: Student’s Mobile: Student’s Email: Current School: Ethnic Group: European Ma-ori (Please list iwi/s below) 1 2 3 Pasifika (Please specify): Asian (Please specify): Other (Please specify): Tick One Box: NZ Citizen Permanent Resident Other (Please specify) Current Year Level:

STUDENT’S MAIN RESIDENCE: Living with Daughter Access to Daughter Shared Care Family Name: First Name: Title (Mrs/Ms/Dr/Mr) Relationship: Email Address: Address: Suburb: City: Postcode: Home Telephone: Work Telephone: Mobile Telephone: Email Address: Occupation: Name of Employer: MAIN CAREGIVER’S PARTNER (Residing at main residence) Family Name: First Name: Title (Mrs/Ms/Dr/Mr) Relationship: Email Address: Mobile Telephone: Work Telephone: Occupation: Name of Employer: STUDENT’S SECONDARY RESIDENCE – if applicable Living with Daughter Access to Daughter Shared Care Family Name: First Name: Title (Mrs/Ms/Dr/Mr) Relationship: Email Address: Address: Suburb: City: Postcode: Home Telephone: Work Telephone: Mobile Telephone: Email Address: Occupation: Name of Employer: SECONDARY CAREGIVER’S PARTNER (Residing at secondary residence) Family Name: First Name: Title (Mrs/Ms/Dr/Mr) Relationship: Email Address: Mobile Telephone: Work Telephone: Occupation: Name of Employer: EMERGENCY CONTACT: THIS INFORMATION IS ESSENTIAL (Not to be a parent/caregiver AND MUST LIVE IN WELLINGTON) Family Name: First Name: Relationship: Home Telephone: Work Telephone: Mobile Number:

NAME OF SISTER/S CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY AT WGC Family Name: First Names: Current Year: Or years attended: Family Name: Current Year: Or years attended: - ALUMNI DETAILS: IF MOTHER IS A FORMER STUDENT OF WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE Maiden Name: Years Attended: -

MEDICAL INFORMATION Illness/Allergies Medications Special Needs

ENROLMENT QUESTIONNAIRE The Education Act gives a guarantee of enrolment to students who live in the home zone specified in the College’s enrolment scheme. The Board needs to be sure that an in zone address is genuine, because it is required to manage the enrolment scheme for the benefit of local students. 1 What will be the address of the student’s permanent place of residence when the College opens for instruction next year? 2 Will the student be living at this address for at least 24 months after the College opens? Yes No IF THE STUDENT WILL BE LIVING WITH HER PARENT’S OR LEGALLY APPOINTED GUARDIAN/S: 3 Have you lived at this address for more than one year? Yes No 4 Do you intend to live permanently at this address (for the next 24 months?) Yes No 5 Do you own the property? Yes No 6 If you are the guardian, do you have documentation showing legal guardianship: Yes No N/A 7 If separated/divorced, do you share custody? Yes No N/A IF THE STUDENT IS IN THE CARE OF A GUARDIAN: 8 I confirm that: Is my daughter’s guardian and will have the primary duty of care and therefore should be the College’s first contact in matters related to discipline and progress at the College. 9 How long has this arrangement been in place? _ _ Years _ _ Months 10 Is this a permanent arrangement? Yes No

WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE DIRECTORY A directory of students with form classes, address, telephone number and family email address may be produced and distributed to the students early in the year. Please indicate consent for this Yes No

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION Address and phone number details are collected at the time of enrolment and during the student’s time at school so that the school can contact the parent or student as necessary. These contact details may also be passed to the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). This is so young people who may have difficulty finding future employment, training or further education can be identified and offered support by organisations contracted by MSD to help re-engage young people in education or training when they leave school.

DECLARATION (At least one parent must sign this application) I/we confirm that the information contained in this enrolment application is true and correct in every respect and my/our daughter (ward) shall be subject to all rules, regulations and expectations of the College as stated in the prospectus. The address which I/we have provided to the College will be the usual place of residence of ____________________________________________ (student’s name) when the College is open for instruction next year, and I/we intend to live at this address permanently. I/we confirm that I/we will advise the College if for any reason there is a subsequent change of address, either prior to enrolment or during my daughter/ward’s attendance at the college, and to cooperate fully with the school in any investigation into a change of address. I/we also agree to give the earliest possible notification to the College of a decision to withdraw this application. Signed: Date: Relationship to Student

CHECKLIST REQUIRED FOR IN-ZONE APPLICATIONS (Please note that PO Boxes are not proof of In Zone Residence) Living in Own Home TWO recent original documents showing residence in zone: Rates Notice AND one of the following: Telephone Account Electricity/Gas Account Living in Rented Home TWO recent original documents showing residence in zone: Signed copy of your Tenancy Agreement A current rental agreement is acceptable to the Board for an In Zone application. Students should remain within the College zone for at least two years from the time the student starts at the College. Any change of address, either within or out of the zone, must be notified to the College immediately. AND one of the following: Telephone Account Electricity/Gas Account Also to be included with your application: Copy of Birth Certificate Copy of Passport if student was born overseas and date of entry into New Zealand Copy of New Zealand Residence (if applicable) Copy of Approved Refugee Status (if applicable) Copy of latest school report Note: if parent/s are studying for a PhD at a NZ University, as an International Student, a copy of parent’s passport, study visa and enrolment acceptance for PhD is required. If parent’s are in New Zealand on a work permit, a copy of parent/s work visa is required.

Wellington Girls’ College OUT-OF-ZONE APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT

Pipitea Street, Thorndon, P O Box 12 471, Wellington North, 6144, Telephone 04-472 5743, Facsimile 04-494 6129, Email: enrolments@wgc.school.nz www.wgc.school.nz Date of Application: Out of Zone

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Previous Sister

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MEDICAL INFORMATION Illness/Allergies Medications Special Needs

CHECKLIST REQUIRED FOR OUT-OF-ZONE APPLICATIONS To be included with your application: Copy of Birth Certificate Copy of Passport if student was born overseas and date of entry into New Zealand Copy of New Zealand Residence (if applicable) Copy of Approved Refugee Status (if applicable) Note: if parent/s are studying for a PhD at a NZ University, as an International Student, a copy of parent’s passport, study visa and enrolment acceptance for PhD is required. If parent’s are in New Zealand on a work permit, a copy of parent/s work visa is required.

WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE ENROLMENT SCHEME BALLOT FOR STUDENTS LIVING OUTSIDE THE WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE ZONE All applications for Year 9 in 2015 Ballot must reach the Wellington Girls’ College Enrolment Officer by 4.00pm, Monday 3rd August 2015. The Ballot for Year 9 in 2016 will be held on Friday 14th August 2015 and parents will be notified of the outcome by Wednesday 19th August 2015. All applications for Year 10 - 13 Ballot must reach the Wellington Girls’ College Enrolment Officer by 4.00pm Monday 19th October 2015. The Ballot for Years 10 - 13, 2016 will be held on Friday 30th October 2014 and parents will be notified of the outcome by Wednesday 4th November 2015. First Priority: Applicants whose permanent place of residence is within the Wellington Girls’ College zone Second Priority: Applicants who are sisters of current students at Wellington Girls’ College Third Priority: Applicants who are sisters of former students of Wellington Girls’ College Fourth Priority: Applicants who are daughters of former students of Wellington Girls’ College Fifth Priority: Applicants who are either daughters of an employee of the Board of Trustees of Wellington Girls’ College or a Member of the Board of Trustees Sixth Priority: All other applicants

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION FORM TO: Marilyn Ashby Enrolment Officer Wellington Girls’ College Pipitea Street Thorndon P O Box 12 471, Wellington North, 6144 Email: enrolments@wgc.school.nz - Web: www.wgc.school.nz

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