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School Organisation

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr W. Foy

Staff Representative

Ms R. Mabin

Principal

Mr M. Cook

Chairperson

Mrs F.H. Hayward

Board Secretary

Mr B. Gladding

 

Mr G. Kroon

 

Mr S. Susans

Student Representative (2008/2009)

Mrs S. Norton

Mr R. Smillie

STAFF

Principal:

Ms R. Mabin, MA (Hons), Dip Tchg

Deputy Principal:

Mr K. Signal, B.A., Dip.Tchg., Dip.Art, Dip.Ed.Admin.

Deputy Principal:

Mrs L. Farrant, PCT Dip,IPS,CornTCert., Head of Typewriting

TEACHING STAFF

Mr P. Adams, TTC

Head of Music

Mr K. Bremner, BSc, Dip Ed, Dip Tchg

Responsibility for Chemistry, Teacher of Science (overseas teacher exchange 2009)

Miss L. Brown

ESOL Teacher (Part-time)

Mrs S. J. Case

String tutor (Part-time)

Mr T. Chadwick, BEd, Dip Tchg

Head of Art, Maroon Whanau Leader

Mrs P. Dixon, BSc, Dip Tchg, TTC Head of Science Teacher
Mr W Drought, , Grad Dip Tchg, National Cert in Advanced Trade in Carpentry, Trade Certificate in Carpentry Head of Technology (Hard materials)
Dr J Edlin, Dip Tchg Teacher of Science/Chemistry
Mr T Earl, BBS, Dip Tchg, TTC Head of Health and Physical Education

Mr M. Fenton, MSc, Dip Sc, BSc, Dip Tchg

Teacher of Mathematics and Calculus. EnviroPower Technical advisor. Nexus Research Group Director. Teachers as Leaders Professional Development convenor. Ministry of Education E-learning Fellow. Microsoft Innovative Teacher, IHS website designer.

Mr W. Foy, Dip Tchg Head of Geography. EnviroPower Energy Champion. Year 13 Dean

Mrs J. Henderson

Woodwind Tutor (Part-time)

Mr B Higgs, BEd(Hons), Dip Computer Applications, Higher National Cert,(Dist)

Teacher of Science, responsibility for Physics.

Ms V. McIvor, BA (Hons), Dip Tchg, TTC

Head of English, Year 9 Dean

Mrs R. McKean, TTC

Teacher of Textiles Technology, Design. Qualifications Dean.

Mrs C. O'Neil. B.Sc., Dip Tchg.

Head of Maths.

Mr W. Orr

Brass Tutor (Part-time)

Ms W. Payne, P.G Dip SNRT, P.G Dip STN, Adv Dip Tchg, B.Ed, Dip Ed, TTC Guidance Counsellor
Mr R. Redpath, B.Agr.Sc., Dip Tchg Head of Horticulture , Year 12 Dean

Mr L Roborgh, BA, Dip Tchg,

Head of History and Social Studies, Bus Controller, Year 11 Dean

Mr M. Sanders

Technology teacher

Mr H. Slaats, BSc, TTC, Cert. in Computer Studies, Cert. in Radio

Responsibility for computing and the school computer network. Year 10 Dean.

Ms J. Staddon, BA, Dip Tchg,

Teacher in charge of French and Classical Studies

Mr M. Stevens

Guitar/Bass guitar Tutor (Part-time)

Mrs J Garret-Thompson. Dip Tchg, Head of Maori Language, Teacher of Maori,
Mrs P. Wells, BA, Dip Tchg Teacher of English, Head of Student Pathways

Mrs S Weston, B HSC

Head of Home Economics, Responsibility for Technology Curriculum and liaison person for years 7 and 8 Technology Programme

ANCILLARY STAFF

Mrs B. Blackbourn, TTC

Teacher Aide

Mrs T. Douglas Student Pathways administrator

Mr G. Robertson

Groundsperson

Mr McAlpine

Gardener

Mrs V. Harkness

Accounts administrator

Mrs F.H. Hayward, NZ Dip Bus, NZIM Dip Mg, B.B.S.

Board Secretary/Office Manager

Mr M. Hayward

Caretaker

Mrs V. Hirst Canteen Manager

Mrs D. Holmes

Administration Assistant, CEP Co-ordinator, CEP Liaison Assistant

Mrs R. King

Sports Co-ordinator

Mrs G. Laurence

Librarian

Mr S. McKean, TTC

Regional Sports Director

Mrs J. Smith, NZ Cert in Science

Laboratory Assistant

Mrs P. Terrill, CertTA Teacher Aide

Ms A. Youmans, CertTA

Teacher Aide

ENROLMENT

YEAR 9

ENROLMENTS will be taken at the various primary schools in the district. Each Primary Principal will be asked to notify parents of the date and time of enrolments. Parents are urged to attend in person at the time set down. Later enrolments may be made at the High School itself. An Open Day is held in late July to allow parents to visit the school and see the facilities that are available. Late in term 4, an Orientation Day is held for all new entrants to experience lessons in a secondary setting. Details of arrangements will be communicated later through contributing schools and the press.

LENGTH OF STAY AT SCHOOL

The Law makes it compulsory for every child to remain at school until his or her 16th birthday. It is critical for all students to gain as many qualifications as they can while at school. These provide the foundation for future study and for entry into the work force.

ADULT STUDENTS

Adults, as day students, are now a significant group in most secondary schools. A return to formal study offers an opportunity to improve qualifications and increase job opportunities, besides of course, providing considerable intellectual stimulation and valuable social contact. Tuition is free. Please contact the Principal if you are interested. Phone (06) 756 8148.

STUDENT FORM & CLASS PLACEMENT

Students will find themselves in many different groups from time to time.

FORM CLASSES

The school is divided into vertical form classes comprised of students of all ages from all levels. This is so that students can give and receive support from others. These form classes are arranged into three Whanau. New students on arrival will be allocated one of these Whanau forms. The forms meet each day for roll check, and the Whanau as a whole meets once a week.

CLASSES

In Year 9 & 10 students are allocated to a class which remains together for all the core subjects. At each level the more academic are placed in one class. The other classes have an even spread of academic ability.

In the senior school- that is year 11, 12 & 13, and in option subjects at year 9 & 10 the subjects the students elect to take determine the class composition.