SENIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION 2019 - RATHKEALE/ST MATTHEW'S SENIOR COLLEGE
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RATHKEALE / ST MATTHEW ’ S
SENIOR COLLEGE
SENIOR COLLEGE Staff
Mr. Martin O’Grady
(Principal, Rathkeale
College)
Mrs. Kiri Gill
(Principal, St. Matthew’s
Collegiate School)
Mr Adam Gordon
Head of Senior College
SENIOR COLLEGE
___________________
Mr Shay O’Gorman
Year 13 Dean
Mrs Kiewiet van Deventer
INFORMATION
Year 13 Dean
2019
Mr Roger Boyce
Year 12 Dean
Ms Suzanne Leckie
Year 12 Dean
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SCHOOL CONTACT
DETAILS
Email:
office@rathkeale.school.nz
Phone: 06 370 0175
Welcome to
Senior College
• Provide an autonomous course • The possibility of multi-level
of study suited to individual courses which students may
abilities in preparation for plan where appropriate.
tertiary study and the world of • Specialist courses through
work. outside providers such as
• Create an environment in Taratahi, UCOL, and Open
which young men and women Polytechnic which cater for
can learn to live together and individual needs.
respect each other as
individuals. All assessment will be by
Achievement and Unit
The Senior College operates in Standards towards NZQA
the following manner: qualifications.
• There is a natural progression
of students to the Senior Senior College Student
It is a great pleasure to extend
College from St Matthew’s and Welfare:
a warm welcome to all new
Rathkeale.
students, parents, guardians
• Applications to enter the • Deans have overall
and staff, and to all those
Senior College are welcomed responsibility for both Year
returning to the Senior College
from students in schools other Groups in the Senior College.
this year.
than St Matthew’s and • Students are divided into
Rathkeale. groups under a registrar who
I hope that your time in the
• A carefully planned orientation will carefully monitor their
Senior College is marked by
ensures that all students are academic progress and
wonderful opportunities for
familiar with the Rathkeale general welfare. These groups
the advancement of learning
campus facilities. meet regularly.
and for the development of
cultural, sporting and social • The Senior College is • Students are regarded as
skills. accredited through Rathkeale young adults who should take
College and St Matthew’s full responsibility for their
The aims of the Senior College Collegiate to assess progress and should exercise
are to: Achievement and Unit constructive self-discipline.
Standards for NZQA Staff are always on hand to
Qualifications. guide, monitor and encourage.
• Encourage all students to
achieve their full potential in
The courses available at Senior Mr A Gordon
the classroom, on the sports
College include: Head of Senior College
field, and in cultural activities.
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DEANS
Year 13
Mrs K van Deventer
Mr S O’Gorman
Year 12
Ms S Leckie
Mr R Boyce
SENIOR COLLEGE PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY
St Matthew’s was founded as an Anglican Parish led to the establishment of the Trinity Senior
school in 1913 under the leadership of Miss Ella College in 1988. Since then, changes to the
Hampton. Rathkeale was founded in August of name and to methods of operation and practice
1963 with Mr E J Norman as Headmaster. have ensured the ongoing success and enhanced
reputation of the College.
Both colleges have strong affiliation to the
Anglican Church but are not diocesan schools. On October 3, 1987 the Senior College was
Both have Anglican chaplains and religious launched under the Deanship of Dr Liam
instruction is at the heart of the special character O’Gorman and Mrs Arlene du Cann. It featured its
of both colleges and of the Senior College. own crest, uniform, separate facilities in School
House, a mentor system and a strong rapport
Girls and boys have been taught together on the between staff and students. By 1989 its roll had
Rathkeale site since 1967 when the Upper Sixth exceeded 250.
Consortium was created combining students from
Rathkeale, St Joseph’s (later Chanel College) and Today the Senior College draws senior (Year 12 &
Solway. They were joined by students from St 13) students from Rathkeale and St Matthew’s
Matthew’s and St Bride’s in 1968 and later still along with a significant number of students from
welcomed students from Makoura and Wairarapa other colleges in New Zealand and overseas.
Colleges.
It is expected that students will enter the Senior
In time, pressure of numbers reduced the Colleges College with the desire to advance their education
involved to just Rathkeale and St Matthew’s and in a collaborative, respectful and mature
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environment. They will be expected to be In addition, staff with responsibilities at the two
increasingly independent in their studies but colleges e.g. Chaplains, Guidance counsellors etc.
sensitively aware of the opinions and beliefs of have important roles within the Senior College.
others. (Ref Student Management).
Small classes and an easy rapport between staff STUDENT MANAGEMENT
and students within the Senior College contribute
to a special atmosphere.
PASTORAL CARE
The College curriculum is broad and is tailored to
CAREERS
cater for most students’ needs and to foster well-
rounded individuals. A Careers Advisor, Mrs Green, has an office
adjacent to the Senior College Centre and is
Senior College Teachers, Deans and Senior available for individual interviews and careers
Management are expected to offer quality advice. Careers days are organised for senior
feedback to students, to recognise their success students as part of the Panorama life skills
and to guide their progress. However, students programme. In addition, the Careers Advisor has
are encouraged to be personally accountable for responsibility for making University Liaison
their own academic and social progress. Officers available to senior students.
CHAPLAINS
The Senior College Centre is available for the use
of all senior students and recognises their Both the St Matthew’s and Rathkeale Chaplains
seniority. It is a place for social interaction, study have a role to play in the spiritual life of all
and relaxation. students and often offer additional support to the
Counsellor and others at times of need. Senior
It is hoped that the holistic education available in College Chapel Services are regularly held.
the Senior College, and throughout the Trinity
System, prepares our young people for the The Rathkeale Chaplain’s office is located in St
challenges and diversity of life. Martin’s Chapel.
DEANS
SENIOR COLLEGE LEADERSHIP
The Senior College Deans have wide ranging
SENIOR COLLEGE DEANS responsibilities in: -
Ms S Leckie & Mr R Boyce are Deans of Year 12. • Academic progress of individuals within a year
Mrs K van Deventer and Mr S O’Gorman are level.
Deans of Year 13. • Academic and discipline issues, e.g. refusal to do
prep, poor academic work ethics, unacceptable
They share responsibility for the well-being and classroom behaviour.
educational progress and performance of students • Follow up of individual students, e.g. interim
in the Senior College. In addition, significant reports.
social events, the Year 12 Camp and Prefects
• Communication with Deputy Principals, re
Leadership training enjoy significant input and
concerns about curriculum momentum, pastoral &
organisation from the Deans. (ref Student
disciplinary issues.
Management).
• Student course option advice and processing.
SCHOOL PREFECTS • Liaise with registrars as required.
The School prefects from both St Matthew’s and • Conduct level assemblies as necessary.
Rathkeale have shared responsibilities and duties • Communicate where appropriate with
within the Senior College. Housemasters, Parents, Guidance Counsellor,
Registrars, Senior staff, re student progress.
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• Organise and co-ordinate special events, e.g. from school should be reported via the office to
Camps, Work Experience, Social Events, senior management.
Parent/Teacher Interviews. TRAUMATIC INCIDENT RESPONSE
• Collate effort grades/exam results and promote The College maintains a TIRP (Traumatic Incident
student success as much as possible. Response Plan) which outlines the procedures
• Liaise and communicate with Deputy Principal re which need to be followed when a traumatic
the measurement of student academic success incident occurs within our community.
and value added.
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Mrs Teresa Ahipene is a full time counsellor on BEHAVIOUR
the Rathkeale site and available to Senior College In the Senior College students are seen to move
students for all manner of confidential issues. Her from a dependent environment to a more
office is conveniently located adjacent to the independent one which offers intrinsic rewards.
Senior College Centre and appointments are able
to be made. Mrs Ahipene is available for students Correct and appropriate attitude results in the
who need assistance with health conditions such retention of privileges: the Senior Common Room,
as mental health, sexual health and contraception, Senior Uniform, the ability to have a car on
stress, relationship problems, smoking and other campus, tutorials, social fixtures, study leave and
addictions. the Leavers’ Ball being examples. Privileges can
be withdrawn if circumstances warrant.
LEARNING SUPPORT Mutual respect and common courtesy underline
the relationship between staff and students. Staff
Generally speaking, special learning needs will should be addressed appropriately using titles
have been identified prior to a student entering such as Sir, Ma’am, Mr, Mrs, Miss etc. Similarly,
the Senior College. Reader/Writers are available they should act appropriately towards their peers.
in accordance with NCEA regulations and may
occur as required or requested. Behaviour and relationships which demonstrate a
desire to make the most of all that the Senior
STAR, TRANSITION AND GATEWAY College has to offer will be respected.
Mr S O’Gorman (STAR and Transition) and Mrs M Behaviour which brings the College into disrepute
Green (Gateway) have responsibility for these will not be tolerated.
programmes which assist with skills training and
MANNERS
access to work place employment and/or
placements. A high standard of courtesy should be maintained
at all times. Guidelines and reminders are
ILLNESS AND ACCIDENTS frequently given, but it is expected that courtesy
In the case of illness, the school office needs to be will apply to all areas of activity and relationships.
informed at the start of the school day on 06 370 It should especially apply towards visitors to the
0175 or email office@rathkeale.school.nz or via school and when visiting outside the school;
the Rathkeale App. towards adults and staff, both teaching and non-
Students who become ill during the school day teaching; towards one another, both male and
must report in the first instance to the school female. An important focus is the Dining Hall
office. This applies to both day and boarding where behaviour at tables, courtesy to staff,
students. A day room is available for girls who queuing for food, and clearing of tables all afford
need a place to retire to. an excellent opportunity to promote good
manners.
Any accidents of a significant nature which occur • On all occasions, students should stand up
on campus or involve students travelling to or when an adult stops where they are sitting,
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indoors or outdoors, and find him/her a seat if • Absence for reasons other than
required. sickness/emergency situations should be
• In town a high standard of dress and requested in advance by contacting the
behaviour is expected from students at all Principal via mail, fax or email.
times, and students should not eat or drink in • Appointments for dentist, driving lessons etc
the streets. should not normally be made during the
• Students should always be prepared to initiate school day. When this is necessary, students
a conversation, look directly at other people must sign out at the school office on leaving
and speak clearly. and sign in on return.
• Students should open doors for adults and DAILY / WEEKLY SCHEDULE
staff and, without prompting, offer to carry The College follows a 10 day timetable and cycle
books and heavy loads. of activities. Timetables are distributed to all
• If visitors to the school ask directions, students at the commencement of the school year.
students should be prepared to take them to Replacements may be obtained from the school
their destination. office.
• When an outsider or visiting speaker gives
his/her time to help, students should make Registration occurs every morning at 8.20am.
sure that one of the group writes and/or 8.20-8.55am School day begins
makes a speech of thanks. 9.00-9.50am Period 1
9.50-10.40am Period 2
• If a student is asked out for a meal at
10.40-11.00am Break
anyone’s house, he/she should always offer to
11.00-11.50am Period 3
clear the table and wash the dishes.
11.50-12.40pm Period 4
• When students are billeted with other people
12.40-1.30pm Lunch
on away games or in the holidays, they should
1.30-2.15pm Period 5
always write a letter of thanks immediately on
2.15-3.00pm Period 6
returning home. Presentation of a small gift is
Calendared events, Panorama days, events such
often appropriate.
as Young Leaders’ Day and Model United Nations
• When students are invited to attend any social can impact on timetables from time to time.
function, they should always reply in good
time in correct formal terms. LATENESS
Punctuality is to be encouraged and it is
ATTENDANCE
discourteous to arrive late to class, practices etc.
All students are required to attend school on the If a student is late for no valid reason, lateness
prescribed term dates. will be recorded and followed up.
• Punctuality is expected on all occasions.
• All students must attend each morning from LEAVE
8.20am (on occasions during the week girls Permission to leave the College during the school
go to St Matthew’s first). day should be sought from the Dean and the
• If a student is late for school, s/he must bring Office needs to record all comings and goings. It
a note from home to explain the lateness and is the student’s responsibility to do this.
check into the school office on arrival. Applications for longer periods of leave should be
• If a day student is to be absent from school directed by email to one of the Co-Principals.
for the day for sickness/emergency situation, a PROPERTY
parent or guardian should ring the school
Senior College students, as young adults, are
office between 8.00am and 8.30am or leave a
responsible for their own property. It is not
message on the answer phone or send an
advisable to bring valuables and large amounts of
absence message via the Rathkeale App. A
money to school. Uniform, books and other
message can be left with either school. This
personal items should be named and secured in
should happen on each day that a student is
locked lockers. Prevention of loss in the first
absent.
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instance is advisable as the recovery of stolen Breaches of the above, and of school licence
items is often unlikely. As members of the provisions, will result in a cancellation of the
College community, students are expected to school licence for up to one term.
respect College grounds and property.
FOOD AND DRINK UNIFORM AND GROOMING (BOYS)
The College maintains a healthy food policy.
Food may be purchased from the Tuckshop. APPEARANCE
Food from the Dining Hall should be consumed in A high standard of appearance is expected at all
the Dining Hall area. times. The chewing of gum, hands in pockets,
dirty and untidy dress are all unacceptable. Boys
Food should not normally be eaten in classrooms, are not to wear jewellery other than a watch.
assemblies or Chapel. Students in uniform are Earrings and other studs are not to be worn
asked not to wander around town eating. whilst boys are under the control of the College.
(nb this includes time after 3.00pm)
VEHICLES
Clear guidelines exist pertaining to a student’s HAIR
use of a motor vehicle. Un-natural looking or obviously dyed hair is
unacceptable. Extreme cuts (i.e. less than number
Because of the location of the College, it is 3, severely undercut or “mullet”) are also
increasingly necessary for senior students to have unacceptable. Use of hair gel, wax etc. is not
the use of motor vehicles. Any student bringing a permitted. Parents will be billed for hairdressing
car to school needs to do so in accordance with costs should these standards be breached.
national law and school rules. Shaving must occur as required, sideburns must
not be below the ear and no beards or
The following points need to be noted: moustaches are permitted.
• To have a vehicle at school on a regular basis,
requires both a NZ Drivers’ Licence and a • Students must present themselves
school licence. appropriately at the beginning of each new
• Other than in exceptional circumstances, only term and can expect to be inspected on day
students in Year 13 will be permitted to drive one.
to school.
• School licences are available to seniors only In instances of hair dyed/extreme haircuts:
and boys require parent and Housemaster • Immediate referral to Dean/Senior
(boarders) and Dean (dayboys) permission. Management who will take immediate action.
Forms are available from the Office. Girls • Possible action taken:
obtain licences application forms from St (a) Immediate transfer to town for remedial
Matthew’s. action.
• No student may drive another student without (b) Parent phoned.
the appropriate parental permission from both (c) Appointment made to redye hair to an
the driver’s and the passenger’s family. This is appropriate colour
co-ordinated by Mr Gordon. (d) Removed from class until hair colour is
• School licences should be displayed on remedied.
vehicle dashboards (e) For extreme haircuts, a consequence could be
• Day students who find it necessary to bring a gating until hair grows back.
vehicle without a school licence need to notify
the Dean TATTOOS
These are not encouraged and must not be visible
• Speeds – School campus 15km and Willow
at any time.
Park Drive 70km
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UNIFORM NAIL VARNISH
General: Is not permitted.
(a) Long grey trousers may be worn during the
winter terms for school wear by those who are HAIR
in Year 11 and above. Strongly contrasting highlights are not permitted.
(b) Shirts are to be worn at all times around the
school grounds, except when working on Hair should be clean, tidy and of a natural colour.
manual tasks or for legitimate sunbathing. Dramatic colour change is not appropriate.
(c) Footwear should be worn within the central Hair below the collar should be tied back off the
school area at all times. face with green, brown or black hair ties.
(d) If t-shirts or thermal underwear are worn, they Black hair bands and dark green ribbons are
must not be visible with an open neck shirt. If permitted.
it is, a tie must be worn to hide it.
(e) Ties are to be worn with winter shirts. JEWELLERY
(f) Scarves and hats are not to be worn indoors. No jewellery is permitted other than a wristwatch
and a single pair of stud earrings in the ear lobes.
Boarders: Jewellery of cultural significance may be worn. A
(a) Blazers and ties are to be worn on special letter to the principal outlining this request is
occasions, at the beginning and end of required.
term, to and from exeats, when on buses
and public transport and when on town The earrings should be small. Only gold and silver
leave. studs or white pearls are permitted.
(b) Full boarders should have two sets of
mufti: COLD/WET WEATHER GEAR
i. Working clothes Black coats are permitted but not in chapel,
ii. A good set for social occasions assembly or in the classroom. School scarves and
gloves are not to be worn in the classrooms,
Dayboys: Dining Hall, Chapel or assembly.
(a) Must wear ties, blazers and either trousers or
grey shorts with long socks and shoes to and SHOES
from school. This includes those on buses as Regulation shoes and sandals should be clean.
well as those in cars.
(b) Dayboys are to wear formal uniform when MUFTI DRESS GUIDELINES
The guidelines given below are to be followed on
they come in at the beginning of the year.
(c) Regulation shoes are to be worn to and from both the St Matthew’s site and at Senior College.
We would really appreciate parental/Caregiver
school, but dayboys may change into sandals
within the school grounds. support on these issues because we believe that
our standards are worth upholding: dress must be
(d) During hot weather permission may be
granted to wear sandals to and from school. appropriate to being worn in a school situation.
INCORRECT UNIFORM: Tops may be sleeveless but low cut tops which
Should have a School Permission Slip (PLUM) from are revealing of cleavage or shoe string type tops
SM/Office/Housemaster. may not be worn.
No bare midriffs or exposed stomachs/backs.
UNIFORM AND GROOMING (GIRLS)
Shorts or skirts should be a reasonable length.
MAKE UP
Makeup should be natural looking and not
No torn jeans or trousers regardless of whether
excessive. Eye makeup and heavy foundation are
they were bought as such.
not appropriate.
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In addition to the above – for technical subjects, NOTE: “While under the authority of the
Laboratories, Design Technology, Technology, Art College” is taken to be on the school premises,
Department etc. hair must be tied back. Dangly travelling to and from the College, while in
school uniform, and while on any school-
earrings which may get caught in equipment
sanctioned activity.
should not be worn. Covered shoes should be
worn.
CELL PHONES /COMPUTERS
Appropriate dress for field trips/camps is also The College acknowledges the role cell phones
required but variations to the code may be play in personal security. However, clear
allowed by the teachers in charge. guidelines pertain to their use and to that of
PE gear is still required for PE/Sports activities on computers: -
mufti days. • Cell phones are not to be used or in evidence
during the school day in classes, assemblies,
SMOKING AND VAPING
Chapel etc.
The School is, by law, a smoke free zone.
• Offensive texting and inappropriate use of cell
• Smoking is prohibited, as is the possession of phones will be viewed seriously.
tobacco, lighters, matches and vaping
• If confiscated it will be for two weeks in the
paraphernalia.
first instances and until the end of term for a
• It is an offence to be in the company of second offence.
smokers in out of bounds areas.
• Computers must be used appropriately at all
ALCOHOL times.
The consumption, acquisition or distribution of • Respect and do not interfere with staff
alcohol on school property by students is computers.
prohibited. It is emphasised that the school sees • Access computers using your own password
itself as having a prime responsibility with regard only.
to enforcing the law of the land on the purchase Digital Technology Centre:
and consumption of alcohol. Similarly, in order • Any questions regarding the use of the
that students are aware of the health implication, DTC should be directed to Mr Macri.
an education programme beginning with the Year • Do not consume food or drink in the DTC.
9 & Year 10 Health Education course is included • Ensure that your hands are clean before
in the school curriculum. entering the room.
• No attempts are to be made to access the
ILLEGAL DRUGS files of other users.
(a) No student shall consume, sell, purchase, • All equipment to be treated with care and
supply, have in his possession or be under respect at all times.
the influence of alcohol, tobacco, (or look • Keyboards, mouse and mouse pads to be
alike tobacco products such as, but not
left neat and tidy.
limited to, e-cigarettes/vaping), illegal
drugs, synthetic drugs, R18 legal drugs or • No changes to be made to monitor set up.
party pills, whether or not lawful under the • No programmes to be loaded onto
law of New Zealand, while on the School’s computers by students.
property or under the authority of the
• All bags to be placed tidily so as not to
College.
(b) No student is permitted to have in their cause a hazard.
possession any drug or alcohol • Chairs to be left tidily under the
paraphernalia while under the authority of workbench.
the College.
(c) A disciplinary committee of the Board of DISCIPLINE
Trustees is authorised, in its sole All Senior College students should be able to
discretion, to determine, in any particular enjoy the opportunities available to them. Any
case before it, whether a drug, pill or
behaviour by an individual that impedes or
substance is prohibited by Rule (a) above.
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prejudices the right of other students is Most students enjoy Senior College without ever
unacceptable and will have consequences. having to be punished. This is our hope for every
student. However, students must understand that
Students will be expected to abide by when their behaviour falls short of our high
expectations and rules designed to facilitate the expectations, they and their parents can expect
aims of the Senior College. We want students to the College to take appropriate action.
be responsible for their own behaviour and aware
of the rights of others. In particular, students will
not:
➢ Disrupt any teaching, study, cultural activity or
meeting.
➢ Misuse, damage, litter or steal any property of
the College or of its staff, students or visitors.
➢ Indulge in hurtful, abusive or insulting
language, bullying or sexual harassment.
➢ Fail to comply with any of the College
regulations as set out in this Handbook.
A seven step MSB (managing student behaviour)
system operates within the Senior College. Each
step has an escalating set of consequences.
Dean’s Detentions will be held once per week (or
at other times at the discretion of the Dean or
Deputy Principal) at lunchtime. Principal’s
Detentions are held after school as bulletined.
It must be made clear to students that
unacceptable behaviour, inside and outside of the
classroom, will have negative consequences for
them. The more they behave unacceptably the
tighter the negative consequences become.
Positive behaviour is recognised through a
student being allowed to slip down one level if
they have been clear over four school weeks.
From the start of the year, Senior College
students will be treated as responsible young
adults. Those who are unable to comply with
College regulations will be warned about their
behaviour.
For those who continue to offend, Rathkeale
College and St. Matthew’s Collegiate School
procedures will apply. These may include
sanctions such as class withdrawals, loss of
tutorial time, loss of vehicle licence, daily report,
banned from attending Senior College functions,
stand down and/or suspension.
10ACADEMIC INTRODUCTION • Both student and staff arrival to be punctual
• Teacher arrival signals the start of learning
At Senior College students are encouraged to • Next instruction given by the teacher after
accept academic challenges in a mature manner. above has occurred
It is the desire of the College that all students will • Learning objective/outcome for that lesson to
strive to achieve their potential and to maintain a be made known at the start of the lesson-
high level of academic achievement. It is also our displayed on whiteboard where possible.
desire to equip students for the diverse • All students are to stand, as practicable,
challenges outside our gates whether it be in the whenever an adult enters the classroom.
workforce, at a tertiary learning institution or 2. Expectation – Student equipment:
during an OE/gap year. No matter what the
destination, the quality of a student’s It is expected that all students will have the
qualifications/credits is a foremost concern. correct equipment for every lesson, including:
Text book and/or work book, notes folder
The College offers a relatively wide choice of and/or exercise book, equipment needed for
subject options. Choices need to be made learning in that subject such as biro, ruler,
carefully and option interviews at Year 11 and calculator, coloured pencils.
Year 12 will be important. Discussions with
3. Expectation – End of lesson:
Teachers, Deans and the Careers advisor will also
prove advantageous. Similarly, it is important to Classes are to be dismissed by the teacher
be aware of the important role liaison officers play after the bell has rung. Classrooms should be
in preparing students for university enrolment. left tidily with chairs in/lifted off floor,
whiteboards clean and rubbish placed in bin.
Refer to the College’s Curriculum Booklet for
4. Expectation – Learning environment:
detailed information on subjects and courses.
Every student has the right to learn in an
RECOGNITION appropriate learning environment
• Every teacher has the right to teach in an
appropriate learning environment
During the course of a year academic prowess is
celebrated in a variety of ways:- • Student behaviour that has a negative
influence on the learning environment is to be
• Presentation of excellence certificates.
regarded as serious.
• Academic competitions
• Examples of student behaviour that have a
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negative influence are uninvited comments,
• Scholarships harassment, bullying, unacceptable language,
• Academic prizes disrespect, belligerence to staff.
• Academic colours
• Proxime Accessit 5 Expectation – respect when talking with/to
• Dux students:
Colours may be secured within the Senior College
When students talk to any member of the
(e.g. Academic, Drama and Music) but are usually
College staff our expectation is that they:
presented at assemblies at Rathkeale or St
• Address staff by Sir, Mr, Mrs, Ms.
Matthew’s.
• Listen
• Do not raise their voice and do not refer to
TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
another staff member by their
The following expectations should be applied Christian/nickname.
consistently by all staff:
1. Expectation – Class teacher arrival in a classroom
as practicable:
11NCEA 10 credits in numeracy. (Literacy and numeracy
credits can be gained from a range of subjects).
Students are promoted from Year 9-13 based on
age. However, there are prerequisites for
NCEA LEVEL 2
studying individual subjects at each level. A minimum of 80 credits with at least 60 being
Students at Year 11-13 level may take subjects at Level 2 or above, plus the Level 1 literacy and
any of the following levels, subject to meeting numeracy requirement.
appropriate standards and prerequisites. All
students at Year 11 & 12 levels will study six NCEA LEVEL 3
subjects. In some cases, a special course will be A minimum of 80 credits with at least 60 being
designed for students with special needs and this Level 3 or above, plus the Level 1 literacy and
will replace one subject. Students at Year 13 numeracy requirement.
level will normally study five subjects but may
choose to study a sixth subject. UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE
NCEA (LEVEL 1, 2, 3) & SCHOLARSHIP From 2014 the University Entrance requirements
are:
A separate handbook concerning NZQA internal
assessment has been issued to all students taking • NCEA Level 3 (see above)
Year 11/12/13 courses. Students usually study • need14 credits in each of their three
for NCEA Level 1 in Year 11, Level 2 in Year 12, approved subjects;
and Level 3 in Year 13. • 10 credits, in Literacy; 5 in reading, 5 in
writing;
Each subject at each level is assessed through a • 10 credits in Numeracy at Level 1 or above
number of standards. These may be Unit Note that these are minimum requirements and
Standards or Achievement Standards, or a mixture will not guarantee entry to all University courses.
of both. Each standard is worth a number of Universities are introducing a grading system for
credits on the NZQA framework and Achievement entry. Details will be given to students as they
Standards can be awarded at Merit or Excellence become available.
Level as well as Achieved Level.
SCHOLARSHIP
There are specific requirements to gain a National Monetary awards will be given to the student who
Certificate at each level. These are listed below. is the top scholar in any subject nationwide.
All NCEA Certificates can be endorsed with Merit Students must specifically enter for Scholarship
or Excellence. For Excellence the student must and sit an extra exam. Individual students will be
have gained 50 or more credits with Excellence at counselled by staff concerning entry to
the level of the certificate or at a higher level. For Scholarship level. If you have any questions
Merit the student must have gained 50 or more about academic qualifications, please do not
credits with Merit or Excellence at the level of the hesitate to telephone Mr Gordon, or email
certificate or at a higher level. ajg@rathkeale.school.nz .
Students can also earn Course Endorsements in REPORTING
each subject they study if they gain 14 or more Senior College seeks to keep students, parents
credits at Merit (merit or excellence course and care givers well informed about student
endorsement) or 14 or more credits at Excellence performance, progress and attainment.
(excellence endorsement) including at least 3
credits from the external examinations. To that end the following strategies are in place:-
• Parent/Teacher interviews. These are
NCEA LEVEL 1
calendared and take place for all students
Minimum of 80 credits at Level 1 or above
twice during the year. Additional
including a minimum of 10 credits in literacy and
meetings with staff may be requested.
12• Written reports are produced twice a year. LEARNING
• Effort Grades are produced 4 times a year. ATTITUDE
• Derived Grade Examination results are
• Students should view learning as an
published on the portal following exams.
opportunity rather than a chore.
• Special Daily Reports are completed as
• Do not give in to peer pressure against being
needs arise.
conscientious.
• A full Record of Achievement is produced
• If you are unsure about a section of your class
at the end of Year 13.
work, or whether you are doing something
correctly, ask for help.
ACADEMIC MENTORING AND MONITORING
APPROACH
Deans, Heads of Department and subject teachers
• Have long-term goals (e.g. career),
maintain systems designed to track and illustrate
intermediate goals (e.g. get in the top six for
students work, attainment and progress.
maths) and short-term goals (e.g. get better
than Achieved equivalent for this section or
Regular reporting, Effort Grades and
piece of work).
Parent/Teacher interviews are designed to keep
• Be clear about the purpose of a task. Check
parents/caregivers informed of an individual’s
that what you are doing is the best way to
progress.
complete it successfully. If not, do something
about it.
Parents / caregivers are welcome to discuss
• Be active rather than passive. Do not expect
academic progress with individual teachers, Deans
merely to “soak it up”.
or Senior Management at any time.
• Read thoughtfully. Effective reading is more
than merely word recognition. The mind
HOMEWORK follows the development of what is written,
Homework is a requirement of all academic checks statements against one another and
programmes and some options. It is a student’s thinks of other examples.
responsibility to see that all course requirements • Adapt your strategies. Do not have one basic,
are met. As a guideline, it is expected that Year inflexible way of learning such as reading over
12 students will complete a minimum of 10 hours and over material for all tests. Different sorts
of independent study over a seven-day week and of tests – essays, projects, reading, listening –
Year 13 students 12 hours over a seven day need different plans of attack.
week. • Know your strengths and weaknesses as a
learner. Are you better at visual
Parents have a responsibility to ensure that representations (graphs, diagrams, charts)
homework is done and students are free from than verbal ones?
distractions. Parents should communicate with
• Follow good models. What do good learners
the Dean if the amount of homework appears
you know seem to do? Will it work for you?
excessive or inadequate.
ACTION
During the College week (Monday to Friday) • Transfer your skills and knowledge. Do not
students’ evening study is their first responsibility keep what is learned in maths to maths, or art
and only under exceptional circumstances should to art only, but use what you know wherever
they consider neglecting it for another you can.
engagement. If no homework is set for a subject, • Put together whole strategies to do the job.
time should be spent on revision or For example, when learning a new skill,
recommended reading to widen the student’s carefully observe the fine details of how it is
background knowledge. done, break it into stages to make it
manageable and practise each stage carefully.
13Put them all together, and have your work TRANSITION
checked by somebody familiar with the skill.
Mr O’Gorman is responsible for Transition and for
• Translate difficult ideas into your own terms
programmes which help students develop the
so that you get your own grasp of them and
skills necessary for transition to the work place.
“own” that knowledge.
• Practice what you have just learned. Do it
again and get it right the second time. Get it
SENIOR COLLEGE – AN HOLISTIC
right often enough to “fix” it in your mind so EDUCATION
that it will not be lost. The Senior College seeks to further the holistic
• Check yourself frequently. Find out whether education fostered at Rathkeale and St Matthew’s.
or not you understand, whether or not you It is our belief that the greater the involvement in
have got it right, whether the tactics you are school life the greater the students gain.
using are going to do the job required or
whether you need to change your strategy. Performance opportunities are a strength in the
• Change ineffective methods for ones that have College and the annual production is a real
a better chance of working and be open to highlight. The choirs, Viva Camerata, Boys’ Choir
new insights and possibilities for doing it and Jabulani are highly regarded. Similarly,
better as you work. Always look for a better Sforzando and the Concert band, enjoy high
way- never be satisfied. regard. Many students pursue music tuition on a
range of instruments and drama in various forms
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS has drawn acclaim.
A number of international students attend the
Senior College. Their presence contributes
significantly to all aspects of College culture.
Mr McIntosh has overall responsibility for
International Students whilst Mrs Cheetham is also
closely involved through her role as ESOL teacher.
Activities for International Students are organised
throughout the year.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Mrs Price co-ordinates the Learning Support and Viva Camerata performing at Trinity Schools’ Service
Development programme which works with
individuals and small groups who need learning LEADERSHIP
support. Teacher aides assist as required. With adulthood comes a raft of responsibilities.
There is an increasing expectation that students in
CAREERS COUNSELLING The Senior College will manage their own affairs
Mrs Green the careers advisor provides up-to- develop skills of leadership, citizenship, service,
date resources and information about a wide organisation and management.
range of tertiary education and employment
opportunities. Representatives from a range of Opportunities which enhance these skills include:
institutions visit the College during the year and Prefectship, Forum, Peer Support, House
these visits are advertised in the Term Calendar, Leaders/Captains and Sports Captains amongst
Bulletins and for year group assemblies. others.
Any student requiring specific information, advice School Prefects will attend a training camp prior
or assistance should contact Mrs Green to Term 1 whilst Year 12 students will also attend
personally. a Camp during Term 1.
14PREFECTS CHAPEL
To become a Prefect, a student will need to be The cornerstone of the special character of Senior
seen as a positive role model and as a supporter College is the religious dimension. Once again,
of the College’s special character. Regular this offers diverse opportunities for leadership
meetings enable events to be planned, concerns and service both in our community and beyond.
to be shared and ideas to be discussed.
SERVICE
Reaching out and assisting those in need is an
Prefects have a significant role to play in the
important aspect of the special character of our
success of the Senior College.
schools.
Chapel, Mufti days, World Vision collection and a
variety of service tasks are all ways in which
service is made possible and where leadership
opportunities exist.
Senior College Prefects
HEALTH AND LIFE SKILLS
The College acknowledges the importance of
parents and guardians as the primary and most
influential teachers of health and life skills.
At the Senior College, we provide support by Melbourne Cup Mufti Day
teaching and fostering mature and responsible
attitudes towards drugs and alcohol, sexual
SENIOR COLLEGE FACILITIES
behaviour and relationships. In addition, the
Panorama programme focusses on the building of
resilience, personal safety and other needs of life STUDENT FACILITIES
outside our gates. We are very proud of the campus at Rathkeale
HOUSES /Senior College and pleased with the steady
All students belong to competition houses either improvement of the facilities we all enjoy.
at St Matthew’s or Rathkeale. Within these exist a
range of opportunities for leadership in both Senior College students, as young adults, are
Cultural and Sporting activities expected to respect and take care of all school
property. This includes locker rooms and the
As boarding schools, both St Matthew’s and Senior College Centre, a facility intended for the
Rathkeale operate structures which call for use of all students in the Senior College. It must
leadership from within the ranks of boarding be maintained in a tidy state at all times and
students. should be seen as a privilege.
PEER SUPPORT
Many students from the Senior College train as COMMUNICATION
Peer Support Leaders. These skills are utilised In a community such as ours, effective
during the first term of a new year with new communication is essential. To achieve this the
students. College publishes the following: -
15PUBLICATIONS Bookings for interviews are made on line and
• Parents’ Handbooks – designated for new details about the interviews are notified in
families and contains essential information for advance.
the start of a new year.
• Term Calendars – published by St Matthew’s Interviews are held in the Auditorium.
and Rathkeale prior to each new term with key Senior College is proud of the dedication and
events and routines listed. commitment shown by the staff. Many go far
beyond what is reasonably expected to support
• Weekly Bulletin – emailed to all homes Fridays
the College and its students.
and displayed on boards at Rathkeale and St
Matthew’s School, listing all events for the
Parents and students are encouraged to
upcoming week.
communicate freely with teachers who will be
• Weekly newsletter – distributed at the same
happy to meet with parents/students.
time as the Weekly Bulletin with comment on
the previous week and on upcoming events.
Heads of Department and Senior College Deans
• Daily Bulletin – contains an outline of the day
are also available to discuss matters of concern.
ahead and with important messages, music
lessons etc.
Effort Grades, subject reports and daily reports
• School (Principal’s) Newsletter – an important should provide an indication of progress, attitude
and detailed newsletter published several and performance in a teacher’s class.
times a year with a Senior College section.
• Website – for Senior College go to the
Rathkeale College website and click Senior DEANS
College. The Senior College Deans are important in the
• Senior College Curriculum Hand Book contains lives of Senior College students. They will closely
comprehensive subject information for Levels monitor a student’s progress and well-being and
1, 2 and 3 courses. can be expected to have a reasonable knowledge
of each students in the College.
• Trinity Review – Full coverage of the year for
all in the Trinity System.
ASSEMBLIES
Meetings / Assemblies are an important form of
STUDENT COMMUNICATION Senior College communication. The following are
• Student notices should be read every day on regularly held:
the Rathkeale College App. Please download • Whole School Assembly – attendance by all
this if you do not already have it. students from Rathkeale and Senior College.
• A hard copy of the daily notices (pink sheet) is Presided over by Co-Principals.
put up daily in the Senior College Centre and • Senior College Assembly - presided over by
in the girls’ Lecture Theatre Locker Room. the Head of Senior College and may feature
• A hard copy of the Weekly Bulletin (Green) is guest speaker.
posted in the Senior College Centre and in the • Deans Assemblies – presided over by the
Lecture Theatre Locker room. This outlines Deans with a focus on administrative matters.
events for the week ahead. • Registration Groups meet on a near daily
basis with emphasis on the bulletin, daily
administration and attendance.
PARENT TEACHER EVENINGS
These are calendared during the year and are of
significant importance. Teachers appreciate the
chance to meet with parents and encourage
students to attend (in school uniform).
16PRIZEGIVING
Students in the Senior College are expected to
attend two Prizegivings a year.
The Senior College Prizegiving is held prior to
commencement of NCEA external examinations
and focuses on Senior College achievement. It is
COMPULSORY for all students and signals the
completion of the Academic year. Parents,
caregivers and family are encouraged to attend.
RATHKEALE / ST MATTHEWS SENIOR COLLEGE
PHONE (06) 370 0175
2018 Prroxime Accessit, Rionna Dempsey (L)
Dux of Senior College, Judah Dabora (R)
DEPARTURE:
TESTIMONIALS
Testimonials are not automatically produced by
the College. Upon request and when required
staff may write one. A student may approach a
relevant and informed staff member and request
the testimonial. Once again these are not
obligatory, and a student should be appreciative
of the time and thought the testimonials
represent.
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