MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL - SHARON MOLLER
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TE KĀRETI O PĀTATERE PUTĀRURU COLLEGE
Kei te mihi ki ngā tangata katoa o to tātou kura whānui. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou
katoa! Ki ngā ākongā hou me o tātou mātua haere mai kī roto i tenei whānau ō te Kāreti o Putāruru.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
SHARON MOLLER
Being interviewed for “90 seconds with Sharon”
Nau mai haere mai!
A warm welcome to Putāruru College. What
matters the most to us, is that students here
have a strong sense of “Learning for Life - Whāia
te mātauranga kei tua”. We want students to
experience a high quality education where they
feel nurtured, inspired and empowered to
achieve highly and be strong in this world.
Putāruru College has a long and proud history.
We enjoy a strong sense of community where Yr
7 and 8 students are warmly cared for as they
progress up in their senior years. Having 7 differ-
ent year levels makes our school unique. This
helps us create a family-like context for learning,
which when combined with high quality teaching practices, can lead to extraordinary experiences and outcomes
for our students. You will find a diverse curriculum, extensive opportunities outside the classroom and many lay-
ers of leadership here at Putāruru College.
We believe in EVERY student that walks through the gates of Putāruru College. Whether you are top or bottom of
the class, are stink at PE, love drawing, hate talking, have a part time job, enjoy reading, have 8 siblings you look
after, only go to school to eat your lunch, are the best GS at netball, live for the library, enjoy doing performances,
have your own ant collection - whatever you bring with you in your kete of experiences and knowledge - you are
warmly welcome here at Putāruru College.
It is not if you are bright, it is how you are bright.
Aki aki te tī o te tangata - nurture the insecrible light within a person.
It is our job as teachers and schools to open doors, to set students up for success and to support every student to
find their passion, purpose, and next step in life.
I was privileged to gain this role in June 2021. I want you to know that we are creating a new strategic plan and
redesigning our curriculum ahead of 2022. This is a very exciting time for our students, staff, school, whānau and
community. We look forward to our journey with you.
Ngā mihi
Sharon Moller
OUR HISTORY
Putāruru College opened at the begin-
ning of 2004 after a review of educa-
tion in the Putāruru district. It was de-
cided to merge Putāruru High School
and Putāruru Intermediate schools to
create one school which would cater for
the learning needs of students from Year
7 through to Year 13.
Putāruru High School had operated on
this site since relocation in 1947 from
the town Library 1961, catering for the
needs of high school students, while
Putāruru Intermediate had been based
across town for Year 7 and 8 students
since 1976.. After an initial settling-in period getting to grips with the logistics of timetabling and housing
an extra 200 pupils, the school has evolved into a college that we are all proud of. And in the nature of ed-
ucation, we will keep evolving to keep up with a changing world to meet the needs of our students and
community.
OUR LOGO
The logo of Putāruru College uses the motif of the Koru. This is the shape of the
unfurling fern frond and carries the symbolism of growth, learning and new life.
Our logo uses the two koru that have the rounded topography of the rolling hills
that make up our geographical setting. The two shades of green grow from the
greens of two of the major land industries in the South Waikato – pastoral farming
and forestry.
The two koru also make the initials of our school – PC (Putāruru College).
The blue links the school to the area’s many waters. Our school houses are named
after local waterways and the district is becoming more and more synonymous
with the clear, clean and life-giving waters of the regions’ streams and rivers.
The logo also incorporates the school’s motto and vision –
Learning for Life. Whāia te Mātauranga kei tua.
VALUES AND GOALS
Our motto is Learning for Life and we are a school that:
KĀRETI • provides programmes which are relevant, exciting and appropriate to
student needs.
• has a culture that is proud, positive, safe, caring, adaptable and resili-
ent.
• works in a team, where every one of its members participates for
their own best and for good of others. Members of the College team
are professional, ethical and committed in all aspects of their work.
All are treated with respect and in return, are expected to show re-
spect for others.
• aims to provide an excellent education so that we are the first choice
of not only the local community, but also for others who seek the
quality education we offer our young people.
Our goal is to strive for excellence. As a school, we are fully committed to:
Our Students – to encourage them to make Putaruru College into the
school that is best for them, a school which challenges them to be the
best they can be, that provides them with the skills, attitudes and quali-
fications to make their dreams a reality.
Our Staff – to make Putaruru College into the school that would be best for
their own children. A college where teachers have a passion for teaching
and learning.
Our Parents/Caregivers – to be assured that Putaruru College provides a
safe and happy environment for their students. That Putaruru College
demands the standards and values which allow students to become suc-
cessful and productive citizens in the community.
Our Community – to ensure that we have a college of which we can be
proud, and which reflects the needs and aspirations of its young people.
A college of first choice, not of convenience.
Our College DARE promotes our four key values:
Determination - Manawanui
Achievement - Kawenga
Respect - Pono
Excellence - Hiranga
Mr Jo’s film group enjoying a paint- ball challenge.
KĀRETI O PĀTATERE PUTARURU COLLEGE CURRICULUM & LEARNING Putaruru College offers a broad, balanced curriculum to ensure that we cater for the diverse needs of our students. Our Curriculum is designed to be student-centered and learning-focused. From Year 7 through to Year 13, students are exposed to a range of core and optional subjects, leading to National Certificates in Educational Achievement (Levels 1-3), as well as a number of other certificates on the NZQA Framework. Junior School Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 cover all areas of the curriculum – in a modular programme. Years 7 and 8 are in home rooms, where they enjoy an integrated curricular environment. In Year 9 and 10 students are offered more choice and are grouped in their form classes for core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and PE/Health. Senior School Students in Years 11 to 13 are offered a wide selection of subjects as they begin to specialize in their strengths and interests. In Year 11, students are required to take English, Science, Mathematics and Social Sciences, and choose 2 additional options. In Years 12 and 13 students have more choice about their options, as they are guided into career pathways.
COURSES FOR 2022*
*In addition to the courses offered above, the school
also provides access to online learning through the
Volcanics Cluster, and through Te Aho o Te Kuru
Pounamu. Students can also enrol in additional
languages at beginner or NCEA levels.
CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMMES athletics
MEETING STUDENTS’ DIVERSE NEEDS badminton
Putaruru College students areKĀRETI O PĀTATERE
encouraged PUTARURU COLLEGE
to participate in co-curricular
activities such as sport, drama, culture and music. The College offers a
basketball
rich diversity of programmes for students to get involved in.
bowls
Sports Programmes chess
THE COLLEGE HAS BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS WITH EXTENSIVE SPORT- cricket
ING FIELDS. BECAUSE OF PUTARURU’S CENTRAL LOCATION IN THE cross country
WAIKATO, WE ARE ABLE TO ENTER TEAMS INTO A WIDE RANGE
equestrian
OF INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITIONS.
golf
gymnastics
hockey
junior sports camp
ki-o-rahi
motor-cross
netball
orienteering
outdoor pursuits
The College employs a sports coordinator who has a vital role in
encouraging and organising activities throughout the year. The sports co- rugby
ordinator has a team of Sportsfit leaders – senior students who work with
the sports coordinator to organise sporting activities on a daily basis. small-bore shooting
In addition, parents play an important role in managing and coaching sports clay target shooting
teams and their involvement is warmly welcomed. Students are encouraged
to get involved in sports for the development of their physical well-being, sevens rugby
team skills, competitiveness, self-discipline, friendships, commitment to the
code and fair play. soccer
squash
swimming
tennis
touch rugby
triathlon
tramping
PB4L - POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING
PB4L is a Ministry of Education programme where students are taught appropriate behaviour that will ultimately
benefit their learning and achievement.
This is an international programme based around the idea that behaviour changes as circumstances change.
We have a Rewards programme that operates all of the time and acknowledges the children positive behaviour.
We also have a card system that warns children of negative choices they make.
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
Students and staff:
• Put learning first • Respect and care for others,
ourselves and the environ-
• Be willing to have a go
ment
• Be the best we can be
• Make school a safe place
• Enjoy ourselves by getting
• Create a school we can be
involved
proud of
ARTS AND CULTURE
PUTĀRURU COLLEGE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO
PURSUE THEIR INTERESTS IN A DIVERSE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, ENABLING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP
THEIR CREATIVE TALENTS.
Māori Culture
Putāruru College students can expand their cultural
awareness and knowledge through participation in
KĀRETI O The
Kapa Haka. PĀTATERE
group supportsPU-
college assemblies and
other activities. Last year, we started a class in
Whakairo (traditional Māori carving.
Japanese Cultural Exchanges
For the past few years we have been honoured to host several Japanese schools who visit New Zealand on a cul-
tural exchange. The visits take place several times a year and are a real highlight of the year for our students.
The Japanese students arrive to a traditional Powhiri welcome then rotate around the school learning the haka
and stick games and teaching our students origami and Japanese songs. We are
Facebook friends with a lot of ex visitors who really seem to embrace the Kiwi
experience.
Music
Tuition is available for a variety of musical instruments via our Itinerant Music Programme (available for free).
There are many opportunities for students to perform, such as the school band, Achievers Assemblies and Prize-
givings. Students can also join the Putāruru School of Music for a small fee which offers lessons after school.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF PUTARURU COLLEGE SHAVE FOR A CURE
STAFF HIKOI
TOURISM TRIP TO ROTORUA
BUILDING A PUNA WAI FOR OUR LOCAL MARAE
COOKING PIKELETS
CAMERA CREW INTERVIEWING THE PRINCIPAL
CACTUS—PULLING THE FIRE ENGINE JAPANESE VISIT WELDINGPUTĀRURU COLLEGE OFFERS A DIVERSE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES
BECAUSE WE WANT STUDENTS TO GET INVOLVED!
KĀRETI O PĀTATERE PUTARURU COLLEGE
chess
debating
discos
school ball
camps
Tangaroa Challenge
Cactus
Tough Guy challenge
Tough Gal Challenge
Tongariro Tramp
Young Enterprise Scheme
Forestry Expo
Te Aroha
Sports Exchange
Velocity Valley
Day-out
South Waikato
News Challenge
Careers Expo
Waka Ama Challenge
YSTAG
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