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NAU MAI, HAERE MAI, WHAKATAU MAI - posted 12th February 2012 - Welcome back to all our students who have returned for another year of learning and development, and a very special welcome to all our new students and their families. On Friday the 10th February the college welcomed more than 30 new students to the school and it is a privilege to have these students and their families among us. As a school we want to work closely with all our parents/caregivers and I encourage you all to play an active role in the development of your child. This is a role that we must work on together.
CONGRATULATIONS - posted 12th February 2012 - We have to congratulate our community constable Mario Kake who has now been appointed as the new Iwi Liaison Officer for the Mid Far North. Unfortunately for the school this means Mario’s involvement with the kapa haka group will be reduced as he commits himself to the new role. The school wishes Mario every success with his new appointment.
CONTINUING WITH KAPA HAKA - posted 12th February 2012 - Fortunately for the college Robbie Whiu and whaea Maungaroa have been able to work with our students. This work paid off with our first powhiri where the school welcomed 30 new students and their families to our college on the 10th February 2012. Robbie and Maungaroa are an excellent addition to our school and bring a sense of pride and culture back to our school. As a school we look forward to the developments over the year as both Robbie and Maungaroa work alongside our students.
YR 7&8 STATIONERY LIST - posted 6th February 2012 - this is a new stationery list for our Junior students.
NEW ENTRANCE FOR SCHOOL REQUIRED - posted 5th February 2012 - Our school grounds are among the best in the country and we all take pride in their care and appearance. Our Head of Art Ms Gell recently painted our school entrance sign as it appeared to have been in serious need of a paint job. This is the main entrance to our school and as such it needs to reflect an initial message of pride. In the near future the school would like to have a rock/stone wall built at the main entrance approximately 1.8m high and 6m in length. On this wall will be the college name in brass letters. However, on approaching several companies for a quote this concept became unreachable as the cost ranged from $45,000 - $55,000, money the school obviously does not have. The school would still like to have a rock wall out the front of the school so if you are able to help out in any way through skills, advice or materials the school and effectively the entire community of Whangaroa would be very grateful. Please contact the school office if you are able to help.
WELCOME - posted 5th February 2012 - Welcome back to all our students who have returned for another year of learning and development, and a special welcome to all our new students and their families. On one hand it is always good to have a break from our daily work while on the other hand it is also just as good to get back in to the routines we enjoy so much.
2012 A NEW YEAR WITH NEW IDEAS - posted 30th January 2012 -2012 dawns with a series of new innovations for Whangaroa College. The most exciting has to be the introduction of home rooming our YR 7&8 students. This concept will reduce movement around the school by our junior students and this means more time spent in the classroom learning. Another concept is that of a focus day. This focus day will take place on Wednesdays and provide senior students the opportunity to pursue careers outside of the school through pathways, gateway and careers. This day will also allow opportunities for field trips, guest speakers and special cultural and sporting activities to take place without interfering with the normal running of the school. In 2011 the students and staff indicated that sports, field trips, guest speakers and a range of activities tended to interfere with student engagement and learning, so as a response the school will trial the focus day concept. If you would like any further information around the focus day please contact the school and ask to speak with the Principal.
STATIONERY 2012 - posted 14th December - post updated 30th January 2012 - all stationery items can now be purchased online through OfficeMax. However parents/caregivers are encouraged to shop around and look for the best prices available to them. The school will have a small limited quantity of basic stationery items available but the intention is to move all stationery sales off site in the future. Click here to view a stationery list.
SENIOR UNIFORM 2012– posted 14th December – post updated 30th January 2012 - senior students in Years 11, 12 and 13 will now wear a black and white combination uniform. This uniform will only be available from DD Gold in Kerikeri. If you would like any further information on the school uniform please contact either the school office or DD Gold. Junior student uniforms (Blue and Gold) are still available at the college. However like the stationery sales the intention is to also move uniform sales off site in the future.
NOW ENROLLING FOR 2012 - posted 13th September 2011
SENIOR UNIFORM 2012– posted 14th December – senior students in Years 11, 12 and 13 will now wear a black and white combination uniform. This uniform will only be available from DD Gold in Kerikeri. If you would like any further information on the school uniform please contact either the school office or DD Gold.
STATIONERY 2012 - posted 14th December - all stationery items will now be purchased online through OfficeMax. The school will have a small limited quantity of basic stationery items available but the intention is to move all stationery sales online in the future. Click here to view a stationery list.
2012 START DATES – posted 6th December – please check our Event Calendar for 2012 start dates and other important dates relevant to the school year.
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NOW ENROLLING FOR 2012 - posted 13th September 2011
2011 NCEA Exam Timetable - posted 29th September 2011
CURRICULUM - posted 4th November 2011 - the curriculum page has been updated with the latest information
INFO POSTS – posted 5th November 2011 – The information below is a snapshot of some of the events and activities that have been happening in the school. For more detailed information please read our informative newsletters located in the left hand panel.
SCHOOL MAGAZINE – posted 6th December – The 2011 school magazine is available from the school office at a cost of $10. This is a beautifully presented document that provides a snapshot of activities and events the students and school has participated in throughout the year. Be quick to get you copies as stock is limited.
PRIZE GIVING – posted 6th December – It was a great day as we celebrated the success of our students today. A great turn out of family and friends to share in this special occasion.
PRIZE GIVING – posted 2nd December – this is a reminder that our prize giving is on Tuesday the 6th December beginning at 11AM in the college hall. You are invited to celebrate the successes of students from Whangaroa College for 2011. Please contact the school office if you require any further information. Please remember to check our events calendar for important dates.
KAPA HAKA – posted 4th December – Whangaroa College has been a force with cultural activities in the past and we aim to be a force once again in the future. 2012 will see an exciting addition to our school with our Community Constable Mario Kake coming on board to tutor our students for Kapa Haka. This is an exciting development in our school and we are positive that Kapa Haka will once again become a feature in our college.
COMMUNITY MEETING – posted 2nd December – thank you to those who attended our School Community meeting held on the evening of the 1st December. A newsletter was sent home with all students on the 26th November inviting all parents and caregivers to contribute to the School Charter for 2012. This was an important meeting and I encourage all parents and caregivers to take every opportunity to attend these meetings. The meeting provided an excellent environment where teacher’s, parents and students worked together to identify meaningful strategies to ensure students received the best quality education available. It was also mentioned at the meeting that some students are not taking home the school newsletters and some homes also do not have access to the internet. As a result the school will be looking at the option of communicating with parents via text messaging. It is important that we explore all avenues of communication to keep our school community informed.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL - posted 29th November - In the past week I have read the academic data for our Year 7&8 students and the data highlighted concerns around numeracy and literacy. One concern that was more obvious than others is that students need more support with writing. This has prompted a response in the form of Unsupported Writing Samples (UWS). At the beginning of 2012 all students will be required to produce an unassisted written sample of work. This sample will be stored in the student’s file and the process will be completed again at the end of each semester. The samples will be analysed with an expectation that positive improvement has taken place. This programme will also complement our Reading Recovery Programme. Numeracy and literacy will continue to be reinforced across the curriculum with a genuine focus to improve reading, writing and mathematics skills and knowledge.
As the year draws to an end it is important that we all maintain the steady progress we have made over the past two terms. It is important that students continue to arrive at school in the correct uniform that is worn with pride, have the right equipment and are ready to engage in the learning opportunities available at school.
READING RECOVERY – posted 5th November 2011 – our Reading Recovery Program (RRP) is finally underway :o). Literacy is an integral element that all children need to be able to tackle academic pursuits with confidence. The HOD of English has been trained in running records and our first lots of students have completed their initial reading test. This program is going to flourish in 2012 and beyond with the extra support of volunteers from the community. These volunteers lend an ear to the program where students are able to read in a safe no pressure environment. This program will also provide the school with important raw data that will be collected at the beginning of the year through a range of test. The data will be used by the school to show the actual value added while students make their way through the college. Obviously we want to ensure we are adding value to students learning experiences and if the data identifies that we are not; then we need to revisit our teaching programs and ensure we improve our practice. NOTE: all volunteers who work in the school are police vetted. If you are interested in being a RRP volunteer or are able to help out with this initiative please contact the school office for more details.
NUMERACY COACHES – posted 5th November 2011 – Our next project is to enlist the assistance of Numeracy coaches as Numeracy is also a critical contributor for academic success. NOTE: all volunteers who work in the school are police vetted. If you are interested in being a Numeracy Coach or are able to help out with this initiative please contact the school office for more details.
NEW JUNIOR SCHOOL INITIATIVE for 2012 - posted 4th November 2011 -
All Yr 7 & 8 students will take the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and will be home roomed for these classes. At Whangaroa College we respect the importance of providing safe nurturing learning environments for YR7 & 8 students and we have an amazing facility to house these classes. Highly trained teachers are able to deliver the curriculum to the highest standard available. Effectively we will be running an Intermediate School in the college. Students will then rotate through a smorgasbord of options:
VALUES - posted 4th November 2011 - Beyond academic, sporting and cultural excellence; Whangaroa College also wants our students to leave with tangible values that will ensure they are prepared to positively contribute to society. Our values at Whangaroa College are Respect, Responsibility, Commitment and Perseverance.
OPTIONS EVENING FEEDBACK - posted 4th November 2011 - A great evening where students came to select their courses for 2012. Both parents and students enjoyed the evening and they also said it was very informative and useful.
OPTIONS EVENING 2ND NOVEMBER - posted 8th October 2011
CONGRATULATIONS to Aroha Heta who won the award for Northlands Secondary Schools Clay Target Shooting for 2011
Video Conferencing - posted 29th September 2011
2012 will see the introduction to FarNet Video Conferencing classes. This initiative is to help broaden the current courses on offer at Whangaroa College. Through FarNet a range of international languages will be available online at the discretion of the e-dean. Students who participate in Video Conferencing classes have to be highly self motivated. It is important that both the parent/caregiver and the student understand this process. For further information please contact the school office, make an appointment to speak with the e-dean or click on the link FarNet
Practice Exams - posted 26th September 2011
Our senior students are in preparation for their end of term exams
and your support with their preparation is appreciated. Whangaroa
College encourages parents to be involved with the learning process
of their child. If you need any support to help understand the complexities
of NCEA or higher learning opportunities for your child
please get in touch with the main office at the school.
Waka Ama - posted 25th September
Saturday 24th September was a great day for Waka Ama with over 120 people attending the open day. Everyone gave it a go from our kaumatua and kuia all the way through to the youngest paddler on the day aged 7. The open day was an attempt to bring waka ama back to the Whangaroa region and to also gauge interest in a waka ama club for Whangaroa. Waka ama is a great non contact sport and enjoyed by thousands of paddlers throughout Aotearoa. Having a waka ama club in Whangaroa will be a huge benefit for the local community and especially for the youth of Whangaroa. Whangaroa College aims to introduce waka ama as a sport in 2012. The day was made successful by the community policemen: Mario Kake, Richard Avery, Rob Cameron and Blue Light. If you would like any further information on waka ama please contact the school office or visit http://wakaama.co.nz/
Community meeting feedback - posted 18th September 2011
Please click on the link in the side panel and read the feedback that was received at the community meeting held on the 6th September
Our first steps - posted 10th September 2011
The school community meeting recently held in the school hall was a great success with over 70 people attending. The main purpose of the meeting was to forge a pathway into the future while reconnecting with our community; this was achieved. The passion and support for the college that came out of the meeting is very encouraging. The feedback is being compiled into a format that will be easy for everyone to understand and this information will be available for your perusal by the end of term 3. A big thank you to all kaumatua, kuia, parents, caregivers, friends and principals who made the night successful. This is the passion and support that will guide Whangaroa College into the future with confidence and purpose. Together we have taken our first steps on our amazing journey to success.
SPECIAL NOTICE: community meeting - posted 29th August 2011
Tuesday the 6th September 2011 in the school hall from 6pm - 8pm
We invite you to an evening that will focus on the future direction of the school
Help us establish a vision for the future, set strategic aims and identify realistic student achievement targets
Come and work with us to prepare future pathways for your children.
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