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PROSPECTUS
2018
Inspired learning Exciting futures
Whakamanawa akoranga Whakawana ki mua
At Papamoa College, we believe in giving students
the skills to make their own way in the world. Our
vision is to develop successful people, who value
relationships and community, and are committed to
learning for life.
Inspired Learning. Exciting Futures.
Whakamanawa akoranga. Whakawana ki mua.
Students who attend Papamoa College will be
engaged in their learning and develop the
necessary skills to prepare them for life now and in
the future.
MODERN
LEARNING
SCHOOL
KIA ORA
We look forward to
the opportunity to
WELCOME
partner with you to Welcome to Papamoa College.
create a school
Student learning is the focus at Papamoa College.
where students learn
Everything we do must contribute to improve student
for life.
learning. The NZ Curriculum provides us with the
scope to develop learners not only in particular
learning areas (English, Mathematics, Science, Social
Science, Arts, Physical Education and Health,
Technology and Languages) but also in the key
competencies (Thinking, Language Symbols and
Text, Participating and Contributing, Managing Self,
Relating to Others).
LEARNING Modern learning is not just about learning
knowledge, but also how to construct it and
OPPORTUNITIES apply it to life. Students are provided with rich and
varied learning experiences to cater for different
learning needs and rates of learning. Students will
also be actively involved and take responsibility
for their learning.
Papamoa College is an exciting place to learn. We
look forward to the opportunity to partner with you to
create a school where students learn for life.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING Regards,
ENVIRONMENT
Steve Lindsey
Principal
MODERN
LEARNING
SCHOOL One of the great attractions of our school is its
wonderful location. Papamoa College is situated
The local community plays an integral role in our
vision as a school that inspires learning. By
on the east coast of New Zealand, in the picturesque partnering with local experts and businesses we are
Bay of Plenty. Access to Papamoa Beach and the able to offer our students an enriched learning
wider region allows for the inclusion of many experience, unique to Papamoa College.
learning opportunities for students to experience
within the community.
Papamoa College
opened its doors in
2011, ushering in
an exciting new
era for education
in the region.
Set amongst one of New Zealand’s Students who attend Papamoa College have
fastest growing areas, Papamoa College already set the bar extremely high for those that
is developing modern learners. The follow. We are proud to have students that represent
future that students will live and work in is our college in national sports teams, as well as
developed now. having a great number of talented artists and
performers. It is an exciting time for the school as we
embrace and encourage the achievements of our
students, who actively shape our unique identity.
Integrating the Curriculum
The Arts
Mathematics
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Physical Education
Papamoa College Science Using language and Health
is a school that
Participating and
responds to the Technology contributing
Social Science
individual learning Managing self
Languages
needs of each Relating to others English
student. Thinking
The most important aspect of the NZC is the Our approach is to create a learning
development of the key competencies. environment that integrates learning across
These are the capabilities we all need to many curriculum areas, often based around a
develop to successfully live and learn in the theme and an inquiry unit for each term.
present and future. Thinking, Using
This means student learning activities are
language, Participating and contributing,
related directly to a context that is student
Managing self, and Relating to others form
centred and at the learning level of individual
the key competencies that will prepare
students.
students as life-learners.
LEARNING The core learning areas provide the context for
developing the key competencies.
OPPORTUNITIES Learning Through a Process of Inquiry
We all learn better when we are interested in the A simple inquiry could be:
topic and when it has relevance to our own lives. What is the question? How will I go about finding out
about it? Collection of information, making sense of
Having a context to explore learning and relate
the information, presenting the findings and making
knowledge and skills from all learning areas
a conclusion, reflecting and reviewing.
is important.
Students learn and then apply all aspects of what is
Students are exposed to an environment where they
needed at each stage of the inquiry process.
are learning through a process of inquiry.
Learning is actively controlled by the student.
Papamoa College is a Year 7-13, state Papamoa College is a school that responds to
co-educational school that delivers the the individual learning needs of each student.
New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) in a modern Every student is different and therefore requires
learning environment. The learning programmes a differentiated approach. Personalising Lower Middle School Upper Middle School Senior School
and activities we offer are founded on effective student learning means having positive Year 7 & 8 Year 9 & 10 Year 11, 12 & 13
learning and teaching practices, supported by relationships with students, understanding their
Problem-Based Inquiry Based Applying inquiry skills to
educational research. level of achievement, and knowing how to
Learning Learning learning across subjects
progress their learning. This is an ongoing
process, which means we are constantly More Teacher Led More Student Led More Independent
looking at ways to tailor our learning Learning
programme to suit individual student needs.
College Facilities
FLEXIBLE LEARNING LIBRARY AND
ENVIRONMENT
GYMNASIUM GROUNDS
• Full-court gymnasium • Large hard court for ball
INFORMATION CENTRE
• Access to books, magazines,
with viewing gallery games
audio books, DVDs, computers
• Quality facilities for indoor • Spacious outdoor field facilities
• 24 hour access to library
soccer, basketball, volleyball, • Combination of hard and
catalogue software
netball and more grassed areas
Every area in this
state-of-the-art
campus is treated
as a potential
learning space.
STUDENT SERVICES TECHNOLOGY PERFORMING ARTS
• Learning Support Area • Food Technology room • Performing Arts Centre
Can the environment affect how you learn? We The learning spaces provide flexibility of space, • Guidance Counsellor • Materials Technology rooms • A theatre, dance studio,
believe the answer to this is yes! For this reason, allowing teachers the freedom to be more • Health Centre • Future-proofed for and music rooms
Papamoa College has been designed to responsive to changing learning needs. Formal and • Campus Café digital learning • Sound-proof recording room
accommodate a variety of students’ learning needs. informal settings, group and individual work, activity
and presentation opportunities, are all part of the
The campus design includes contemporary and
learning landscape. Students at different year levels
state-of-the-art facilities. Learning largely occurs
are able to learn together, with different teachers at
inside the flexible learning spaces, as well as in the
different times.
specialist areas, outside in the courtyards and on
the fields. The Middle School is divided into:
– Lower Middle School: Years 7 and 8
– Upper Middle School: Years 9 and 10
There are four learning commons in the Lower
SCIENCE CENTRE ARTS AND FLEXIBLE
Middle School, and three in the Upper Middle School .
• Modern Laboratories
MEDIA CENTRE LEARNING SPACES
• Purpose built learning spaces • Spaces that adapt for
• Varied work spaces
The Senior School comprises of Years 11, 12,13. • Media Suite learning needs
• Technology rich
• Digital equipment • Range of furniture
• Fully equipped
and equipment
• Large spaces, small spaces,
tutorial areas and wet areas
LEARNING LEARNING
COMMONS COMMONS
LOWER UPPER
Tatahi Puke Moana Motu
MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Puna Awa
Maunga
Wai
YEAR 7 AND 8 YEAR 9 AND 10
An accelerated learning Each Learning Commons
programme is offered to has specialist English,
Mathematics, Social
those students who are
Science and Science
gifted and talented.
teachers.
Year 7 and 8 students belong to a learning Year 9 and 10 students belong to a learning commons.
commons.
There are four classes in each learning commons; two
There are four classes in each learning commons year 9 classes, and two year 10 classes.
(a combination of year 7 and 8 classes). The students
Year 9 and 10 students are beginning to receive Year 10 students learn English, Mathematics, Social
and staff work and learn as a learning community.
specialist learning in preparation for future years. Science, Science, Physical Education and Health,
Literacy and numeracy is considered to be a priority Inquiry, Citizenship and choose from:
Year 9 students learn English, Mathematics, Social
for learning and therefore generally occurs at the
Science, Science, Technology, Drama, Music, Visual Arts,
start of the day.
Arts
Te Reo Maori, Languages, Physical Education and
Drama
All year 7 and 8 students have specialist classes in: Health, Inquiry and Citizenship.
Dance
Both Lower and Upper
Music
Middle School Students
Technology Visual Art
Physical have access to a wide
Technology Digital
Education Drama Music range of co-curricular
and Health BATTLE OF THE ICAS Technology Food
activities. COMMONS EXAMINATIONS Technology Materials
Technology Textiles
SPORTS
Graphics/DVC
PROGRAMME
Te Reo Range of sporting
Visual Arts Technology
Maori competitions
LEARNING Others
SPEECH
PRODUCTION AIMS GAMES A MUSICAL Enterprise
COMPETITIONS
INSTRUMENT
Languages French
Languages Te Reo Maori
OUTDOOR Media Studies
Languages
EDUCATION
Tramping, whitewater
Sports Performance
J ROCK rafting, kayaking, ice Accelerating Literacy
ACCELERATE MATHEMATICS PCT FITNESS
AND STAGE CAMPS climbing, skiing, mountain
PROGRAMME COMPETITION CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE biking, canyoning
ACADEMIC MENTORING
The Academic Mentor is the significant teacher who
provides daily pastoral support and academic
advice. Academic Mentors understand and know
SENIOR their students very well and guide students to be as
successful as possible.
SCHOOL
CAREERS ADVICE
The Senior School Director, Senior School Staff
Expert careers staff provide advice and guidance for
Leaders and Academic Mentors oversee the
students, for future careers and vocations.
YEARS 11, 12 AND 13 academic and pastoral needs of senior students.
Students are exposed to a range of learning
opportunities working with employers and other
training providers, including; Gateway, STAR courses
Learning in the and Trades Academies.
Senior School builds
SENIOR SCHOOL LEARNING PROGRAMME
on the foundations
Level 1 Year 11 Level 2 Year 12 Level 3 Year 13
established from learning in
Art and Design Applied Mathematics Art and Design
the Middle School. Students
Business Accounting Art and Design Biology
develop into independent and
Citizenship Biology Business Accounting
mature learners, who focus on gaining
Dance Business Accounting Chemistry
their national qualification certificates at
Drama Chemistry Citizenship
NCEA level 1, level 2 and level 3.
English Citizenship Dance
French Dance Drama
Students not only work Graphics/DVC Drama English
GRADUATE PROFILE hard towards their chosen Health English Future Directions
qualifications but also Maori French Geography
We aim to create student graduates
develop the skills Mathematics Future Directions Graphics/DVC
who demonstrate the following:
Media Geography Health
necessary for future
Music Graphics/DVC History
• Having a sense of self life.
Photography History Mathematics Calculus
• Being prepared for life
Physical Education Health Mathematics Statistics
• Having the highest academic qualifications
Science Maori Maori
• Being knowledgeable
Social Sciences Mathematics Calculus Media
• Living the values of the school Sports Performance Mathematics Statistics Music
• People focused Technology Digital Media Photography
• Being a valuable citizen Technology Food Music Physics
Technology Materials Outdoor Education Sports Performance
Technology Textiles Photography Technology Digital
Physics Technology Food
Science Technology Materials
Sports Performance Tourism
Technology Digital
PATHWAYS TO THE FUTURE Technology Food
It is important that students gain the necessary Technology Materials
Technology Textiles
learning that provides them with the best possible
Tourism
chances for future opportunities, whether that is for
further tertiary education or employment.
Actual courses that run are dependent on student numbers and staff availability. = Optional = Compulsory
SPORTS STUDENT LEADERSHIP PASTORAL CARE
Our students enjoy a variety of Students have the opportunity to The Guidance Counselling team
At Papamoa co-curricular activities, including develop and demonstrate their is integral to our pastoral care
College we value the a range of sports. School wide leadership skills. programme, providing important
development of life athletics, cross-country and emotional support for both
Middle School Council (Year 7-10) students and staff. In addition,
skills as an integral swimming are important events
Middle School Student Leaders there is a school-based health
part of a well-rounded throughout the year. Parent and
education. community support is a vital part clinic. This clinic provides student
Senior School Council (Year 11-13)
of the sports programme. health care and advice from a
Senior School Student Leaders
nurse during school time, as well
Head Boy and Head Girl,
STUDENT
BEHAVIOUR as a doctor being available
Deputy Head Boy and Deputy
It is expected that all students will once a week. There is also a
Head Girl
treat everyone with respect, and physiotherapist available once
LIFE show positive and encouraging
behaviour to each other. Respect
for yourself, others, our school
Whanau Student Leaders for
the four whanau groups
a week.
LEARNING SUPPORT
environment and the community DEANS AND The Learning Support area of the
Being a student at is what guides our behaviour. SENIOR LEADERS school collaborates with all
Papamoa College is about In the Middle School, there are teaching staff to provide
more than just acquiring CULTURE Year 7 and 8 Deans and also meaningful learning opportunities
knowledge. It is about having the The choir, dance club, music Year 9 and 10 Deans. for students who, for any reason,
opportunity to grow as individuals who groups, art club and kapa haka have difficulties with their
understand the importance of learning for life. group all add to creating a rich, Each level of the Senior School learning. This may include
There are many aspects to school life at Papamoa diverse and busy place to be has a Senior School Staff Leader students for whom English is a
College that aim to develop and encourage our involved. who ensures the smooth running second language, students with
students to become successful and valued and organisation of all aspects physical or cognitive difficulties or
members of their community. related to the respective year. students who are having social or
emotional problems.
CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMME STUDENT WHANAU SYSTEM
One block in every timetable cycle Each whanau group represents The goals of the whanau system
MIDDLE SCHOOL
is dedicated to our Citizenship different values and is associated are to create school unity and a
Every student belongs to a learning class, a learning
programme. During this time with a colour: healthy environment of
commons, and a whanau group.
students will focus on what it is competition. All students are
SENIOR SCHOOL to be a citizen in society, and on allocated to one of four whanau
ways to become involved and groups who they meet with once
Every senior student belongs to a pathway class and Rawe Kaha
contribute to our community. This Excellence Strength every timetable cycle, as well as
whanau group.
programme provides opportunities taking part in whanau
to form strong links with community competitions throughout the year.
groups and become actively
involved in making our community Wawata Ngatahi
Hopes/desires Unity
a better place.
WEATHER STATION
The school has a weather station, which consists of a rainfall
sensor, an ultra-violet light sensor and a wind speed and
direction instrument. Information from the weather station is
available online for the students to access and monitor changes
in weather patterns.
ENVIRONMENTALLY
CONSCIOUS
RAINWATER HARVESTING
Papamoa College uses a sophisticated guttering
system to collect rainwater that is then used to flush
toilets. It is estimated to reduce town supply water
Part of being a usage by 889,000 litres per year – enough to supply
good citizen is 30 households!
about caring for
our environment.
Being an environmentally conscious NATURAL VENTILATION
school is intrinsic to the values of Maximum inter-storey drift
The school building is designed to
Papamoa College, and is another way allowed by code
utilise natural airflow from outside. We
we foster positive habits in our students.
cool the inside using natural airflow.
SOLAR PANELS
Papamoa College uses solar energy to heat
its water. It is a wonderful non-polluting energy
Earthquake load source – and it’s free!
BUILT TO RESIST EARTHQUAKES
There are 15 solar panels sitting on the roof of
Our building has been designed with added
the building that transfer energy to a water
emphasis on student safety during natural disasters.
cylinder. By using this method we are able to
Having a rock solid foundation at the base is vital.
provide up to 75% of the school’s hot water
Movement and load tension is considered in the
needs during summer – and up to 45% during
design so that the energy of an earthquake is spread
the winter months.
across the building and no single component is
subjected to destructive force. Tension force across mid span of NATURAL LIGHTING
truss is approximately equal to 250kN
We have a large number of windows to let in
which is equivalent to the average weight
natural light and the suns warmth.
of a humpback whale.Footwear:
Papamoa College operates an enrolment Uniforms
Sandals: Plain black sandals. Must
scheme. Students are eligible to attend the
have a heel strap and strap over the
school if they live within the designated home zone. The school uniform provides a range of apparel for a
top of the ankle. Sandals are not a
variety of tastes.
Enrolments need to be made on the official jandal or a slip on. The sandals
enrolment form. These are available from the should not contain significant
Papamoa College reception, website MIDDLE SCHOOL UNIFORM branding or writing. Sandals must
and local contributing schools. YEAR 7 - 10 be worn as they were designed.
The heel strap must be worn
Please enrol as soon as possible to around the heel.
assist us with placing your child in
Girls
Boys Shoes: Plain black imitation or
the class that best suits their learning
Blue Shirt, Jersey
Blue Shirt, Jersey leather polishable shoes, that are
requirements/needs.
or Cardigan
closed in, and either lace up or slip
Shorts, Long Socks
Skirt or Shorts, Ankle Socks on. No canvas (or similar) shoes.
PE Shirt, PE Shorts
PE Shirt, PE Shorts Shoes should not be a sports shoe
or boot. Shoes should not contain
significant branding or writing.
While it is important that footwear
ENROLMENT
A limited number is comfortable and supports the
of out of zone feet, it is intended that footwear
INFORMATION
enrolments will be is a school shoe and not an item
accepted for 2018. of fashion. Shoes must be worn
Contact reception for as they were designed. If in doubt,
an application form. please ask before you purchase
footwear.
OPTIONAL UNIFORM ITEMS
Hat Cap: The cap must be
worn with the peak facing
School Zoning
the front.
SENIOR SCHOOL UNIFORM
This map represents the zoned area for Papamoa Hat Wide Brim: Hats must be
YEAR 11 - 13
College. For more detailed information, or to removed when indoors as a
see which streets fall within the zone please visit courtesy to others.
www.papamoacollege.school.nz/our_students or
Girls
Boys Beanie: The beanie must be
contact reception.
White Shirt, Jersey
White Shirt, Jersey removed when indoors as a
or Cardigan
Map key: Shorts or Trousers, courtesy to others.
Skirt, Shorts or Trousers,
Long Socks
Ankle Socks Jacket
Papamoa College
PE Shirt, PE Shorts
PE Shirt, PE Shorts Scarf
Boundary
Formal Blazer - Senior School item.
Tie - Senior School item.
The uniform rules and regulations (including jewellery) are published online at
www.papamoacollege.school.nz/gp_uniforms and printed in the student Check the specific uniform
handbook. A copy can also be obtained from reception. regulations before buying!“WHAT I LIKE ABOUT PAPAMOA COLLEGE IS EVERYONE IS SO FRIENDLY AND THE SCHOOL IS SO COLOURFUL THE TEACHERS ARE SO GREAT AT THEIR JOBS.” - MELANIE. “I LOVE THE RANGE OF SPECIALIST SUBJECTS THAT WE GET. ALL OF THE TEACHERS ARE REALLY NICE” - JESSIE. “I LIKE THAT AT PAPAMOA COLLEGE WE HAVE THE CHOICES TO MAKE SURE WE ARE GOING FORWARD WITH WHAT WE WANT TO DO FOR OUR FUTURE. WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW OUR DREAMS AND GUIDED ON HOW TO GET THERE ” - ELEANOR. “I REALLY LIKE THE WAY WE DO OUR LEARNING THROUGH INQUIRY. I REALLY LIKE THE OPEN PLAN COMMONS AND BEING ABLE TO TALK TO ANY OF THE TEACHERS ABOUT MY LEARNING.” - GEORGIA. “TEACHERS ARE ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP AND GIVE UP FREE TIME TO ENSURE WE UNDERSTAND N.C.E.A STANDARDS” - KRYSTAL. “THE OPEN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AND MAXIMISE LEARNING. TEACHERS AT PAPAMOA COLLEGE ARE ALWAYS FRIENDLY AND EAGER TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN ALL AREAS OF LEARNING” - MANDI AND ANNALIESE. “THE FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT AND EVERYONE TREATS EACH OTHER AS EQUALS.” - KATHERINE.
151 Doncaster Drive PO Box 11 150 Papamoa 3151 T. 07 542 0676 F. 07 542 9069 Inspired Learning Exciting Futures Whakamanawa akoranga Whakawana ki mua www.papamoacollege.school.nz
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