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Mount Maunganui College
PROSPECTUS 2020
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Together as learners,
we are inspired to grow
Welcome
From Alastair Sinton
College Principal
At Mount Maunganui College, We are proud of our broad curriculum,
our academic excellence and our focus on
we believe it is important high-quality teaching and learning.
for our community to be We serve a community that defines
inspired by a love of learning success in many ways, and our
commitment to the well-being, character
so that we discover and and identity of our learners ensures a
pursue our aspirations and robust, responsive and successful
dreams. co-curricular programme.
Our commitment to preparing young
We prioritise personal excellence people for their future is based on
by developing meaningful, caring evidence, best practice and common
relationships with students and families sense.
and by providing quality education.
Your support for Mount Maunganui
We are a well-resourced, future-focused College is appreciated. We look forward
secondary school that firmly believes to working alongside you.
co-education best serves the needs of our
young people in our modern world. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa
Our Our
History College
Mount Maunganui College Mount Maunganui College What You Can Expect Strategic Focus
was established as a provides quality education from Our School As a community of learners,
This prospectus outlines our vision for Mount Maunganui College will:
coeducational secondary for all of its students within
the school and what we see as our key • Empower all learners to be confident,
school in 1957. a caring environment that goals for our students. We do not make connected and to succeed with
The current student roll is 1498, with a
allows for effective teaching these promises lightly. We are committed integrity;
to providing excellent educational • Form respectful relationships that are
decile rating of 6. The College is situated and learning to take place. opportunities and are committed in our responsive to the needs of all, and;
on Maunganui Road, and savors its views efforts to ensure every student makes the • Grow active learners who positively
of Mauao (our iconic regional mountain), most of what we offer. contribute to our society
Te Awanui (the inner harbour) and the
main ‘Mount Surf Beach’ (traditionally This strategic focus is supported
School Touchstones
known as Te Moana a Toi). by our school values:
• Learning
We exist in a very special part of
New Zealand, and acknowledge mana • Wellbeing
whenua – Ngāi Te Rangi and their role as • Character
Kindness, Compassion
kaitiaki of the local area.
and Empathy for Others.
Our Vision
Together as learners, we are inspired
‘How We’ve Grown!’
A photo of the first pupils – 1957 to grow.
Mā tō rourou, mā tōku rourou, ka ora Strength, Pride
ai te iwi. and Resilience.
Our Commitment
At Mount Maunganui College we believe
it is important for our community to be
inspired by a love of learning so that we
discover and pursue our aspirations and
dreams. We are committed to growing a
community that continually strives to be
the best that it can be.
Parent Communication • Personal guidance support
Honest and open two-way communication • A safe and caring school environment
between whānau and school is vitally Whānau and students are encouraged to
important. We pride ourselves on being make use of these services.
large enough to give a full range of We do this through:
opportunities but small enough to see
• A well resourced Careers Department
each student as an individual.
• A Learning Centre with well trained
We make regular contact via: staff to support students with diverse
• Regular electronic newsletters learning needs
• Access to live assessment and • Committed, professional Guidance
attendance data via our web portal Counsellors
• One progress and two formal reports • A dedicated Form Teacher for each form
What per year
• School interviews following each report
class, a Dean and Senior Leader for each
year level
We Offer
in Terms 1 and 2 • A structured and thorough attendance
• Teachers, Form Teachers and Deans system Student Leadership
who contact home when issues arise • Student-based peer mentoring between
At Mount Maunganui College we
• An open evening and an optional Year 9 and Year 13 students
place great importance on providing
interview at enrolment • Provision of a free health services clinic
opportunities for student leadership.
Mount Maunganui College • An orientation day for all new Year 9 • Kai Ora Breakfast Club
We encourage a wide range of leadership
students early in Term 1
offers a quality education opportunities at each year level.
• Information evening in Term 1 for new Leadership roles develop confidence
within a caring and well families and independence and allow students to
resourced school setting. Whānau are encouraged to contact us demonstrate community contribution.
when they recognise a learning need At Mount Maunganui College we have
We see our learning environment as being or have a concern about their child’s vertical committees (Years 9-13) that
advantageous for our learners for the education. Education is about building represent the interests of students.
following reasons; skills and enthusiasm. Whānau support Expectations These committees are: Arts, Community,
• Our students have average class sizes and interest is a vital part of this process. Mount Maunganui College has a number Executive, Kaupapa Maori and Sports.
of 26
of expectations of our students to ensure Elected student leaders run each of these
• Our students have a wide selection of that our school maintains a positive councils.
subjects learning climate. Classroom learning Mount Maunganui College recognises
• Our students have ready access to opportunities are a priority. the very important role students play in
education services, such as computers,
Our expectations are that students: their leadership capacity. These students
laptops, sporting equipment and library
• Be punctual have a high profile and a key role in the
resources
• Be prepared for work management of a wide range of student
• Our students have access to support Pastoral Care and Guidance activities.
services, including career and guidance • Strive to improve
Mount Maunganui College cares for its • Be kind to others The Year 13 student leaders who run our
support
students by providing the following committees co-ordinate activities for
• We seek to have regular contact
systems and processes: students and also have an important role
between school parents/family/whānau
• Professional advice on subjects and in running assemblies and special awards
qualifications evenings. Through their committees they
• Up-to-date information and assistance canvas student opinion that is fed back to
with employment and tertiary the senior management of the College for
education choices consideration in decision making.
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Academic
Structure
The academic philosophy of
have the best chance to
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the College is that students
learn when they are grouped
in classes of similar ability
and extended to the utmost.
Our Commitment
In everything we do, we aim to grow:
• A love of learning
• Respectful relationships
• Limitless potential
We group students according to the
curriculum level they are presently
working at in our Year 9 and Year 10
classes (with the exception of the Design
Learning and Sports Performance classes).
This enables teachers to better focus on
the common learning needs within the
group as well as cater for individual needs.
Opportunities are available for students to
shift levels as their learning develops.
The College is a member of the GATE
project which provides extension and
enrichment programmes for gifted and
talented students.
There are also classes who provide
additional support to those students with
significant learning needs.
Enhanced
Learning
Mount Maunganui College
meets the needs of our
students. We have created
a number of programmes
to support the various
talents and requirements
of students.
• Senior scholarship
• University papers
• Enrichment co-ordinators
• Athlete development programme
• Areas of special interest
Design Learning
Students are invited to apply to be
part of a class that will undertake an
integrated learning programme. Students
in this class will learn core curriculum
objectives in a setting where they are
able to design meaningful projects. These
project experiences will allow for a deeper
engagement with knowledge than is
often possible in regular class settings.
Alongside the knowledge gained through
project work students will also strengthen
capabilities and dispositions that will be
valuable for life beyond secondary school.
The programme and environment will
allow for:
• Purposeful integration of core
curriculum knowledge and skills
• Authentic projects to be undertaken
using a design thinking framework
• The explicit building of capabilities such
as problem solving, critical and creative
thinking, perseverance, resilience,
communication and collaboration
Elite Performing Arts
Contributing schools are approached to
identify talented performing arts students
while they are in Year 8. Students are
invited to apply for the Elite Performing
Arts Programme and are then assessed by
staff working in the programme.
Gifted and Talented (Gate)
Students who show that they have special
talent in particular areas of the curriculum
or extra curricular activities are identified
and encouraged to extend their talents
through a programme that is designed
for them in consultation with the student,
parents and programme co-ordinator.
Accelerated classes will be targeted for
extension programmes. The GATE Co-
ordinator will also arrange for after school
workshops for Year 9 students and Year 8
students from the contributing schools.
The different faculty areas in the College
create each workshop.
Sports Performance
Contributing schools are approached to
identify talented sports students while
they are in Year 8. Students are invited
to apply for the Sports Performance
Programme and are then assessed by staff
working in the programme.
After this assessment, students are
enrolled in the programme after signing
an agreement in which they commit
to meeting the course requirements,
including regular training sessions,
mentoring and ongoing dedication to
their preferred discipline.
YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13
NCEA Level 1 NCEA Level 2 NCEA Level 3
EN English English English English English
English Pop Culture English Pop Culture
English Aotearoa English Gothic & Horror
English Science Fiction & Fantasy
English & Gender Studies
English & Philosophy
Subject Year 9 and 10 PS
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
English On Stage
Psychology
Mathematics
Psychology
Mathematics
Pathways
MA
All students study a compulsory Maths for Engineering Maths Calculus
programme of English, Mathematics,
CORE SUBJECTS
Maths Statistics
Science, Social Science and Physical SC Science Science Science Biology Biology
Education/Health. Literacy and Numeracy Physical Sciences Chemistry Chemistry
2020
support is provided in both English and Science in Sport Earth Space Science Earth Space Science
Mathematics. In addition, each Year 9 Horticulture Physics Physics
Physics for Engineering
student chooses four option subjects.
Marine Studies Marine Studies
Each option will run for two terms. A
Education for Sustainability Education for Sustainability
Design Learning, Sports Performance
Horticulture
and an Elite Performing Arts class will SO Social Studies Geography/History Geography Geography Geography
be offered to students with high level History History History
sporting and performance talents. Geography/History Tourism Tourism
These classes will not be streamed Classical Studies Classical Studies
(mixed ability) and will concentrate on HE Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education
an integrated learning programme to Sports Performance Sports Performance Health Health Health
complement their sporting/performance Outdoor Education Outdoor Education Outdoor Education
Applied Recreation Applied Recreation Applied Recreation
Cultural
focus.
Nutrition & Wellbeing in Society
A separate Year 10 option selection form
CORE SUBJECTS KEY: EN English PS Psychology MA Mathematics SC Science SO Social Sciences HE Health & Physical Education
needs to be completed on enrolment with
Activities students selecting two option subjects for
a full year. AR Music
Dance
Music
Dance
Music
Dance
Music
Dance
Music
Dance
Drama Drama Drama Drama Drama
Senior School – Years 11, 12 Visual Art Visual Art Visual Art Design Design
We are proud of our many successes and 13 Elite Performing Arts Elite Performing Arts Painting Painting
and equally proud of the high level of Photography Photography
participation both from the students All senior students must undertake a full
CO Commerce Accounting Accounting Accounting
and staff who are in a front of stage or course of study made up of six subjects
Economics Economics Economics
back stage capacity. except those Year 13 students undertaking Business Studies Business Studies Business Studies
a full Level 3 NCEA course (five subjects) Personal Financial Management Personal Financial Management Personal Financial Management
• Bands
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
who will have study time allocated to LA ESOL: English ESOL: English ESOL: English ESOL: English ESOL: English
• Debating them. Te Reo Maori Te Reo Maori Te Reo Maori Te Reo Maori Te Reo Maori
• Itinerant Music Mahi Toi Mahi Toi Mahi Toi
• Maori Culture Group – Kapahaka Multi Level Study Foreign Languages & Culture French French French French
• Showquest TE Computing Computing Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
The senior school timetable is structured Creative Media Design Digital Film Digital Film Digital Film
• Climate Committee
in such a way that students may study Food & Nutrition Food & Nutrition Food & Nutrition Food & Nutrition Food & Nutrition
• Public Speaking Hospitality Hospitality Hospitality
subjects selected from any of the
• Spirit of Adventure levels (provided they meet a subject’s Soft Materials Soft Materials Soft Materials Soft Materials Soft Materials
• NZ Smokefree Rock Quest Graphics (DVC) Graphics (DVC) Graphics (DVC) Graphics (DVC) Graphics (DVC)
prerequisites).
Hard Materials Wood Hard Materials Wood Hard Materials Wood Hard Materials Wood Hard Materials
• Young Innovators Awards
Hard Materials Metal Hard Materials Metal Hard Materials Metal & Engineering Hard Materials Metal & Engineering
• Performing Arts Bursaries – Year 13 Automotive Automotive
• Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Trades & Construction Trades & Construction
At the end of the year, Year 13 students
• Singing Groups Hard Materials Metal & Engineering
may apply for a wide range of bursaries WO Work Experience Work Experience
• Student Exchanges
that may be taken up when entering a Gateway Gateway Plus
• Mooting tertiary level of education. These bursaries Trades Academy Trades Academy
• IT Mashup amount up to $50,000 in total for Year 13
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS KEY: AR Arts CO Commerce LA Languages TE Technology WO Work Experience/Gateway
• Young Enterprise students.
Sporting
Activities
Teams participate in competitions
specially organised by sports codes.
International
Fixtures are arranged with other Bay of
Plenty schools, clubs and associations
as well as an annual exchange with
What is the most important Department
Lynfield College in Auckland.
thing in the world? It is the
• Athletics people, it is the people, it is
• Badminton the people! In 2020 we expect to Code Accident Insurance
• Basketball welcome international Mount Maunganui College has agreed The Accident Compensation Corporation
• Canoe Slalom to observe and be bound by the Code provides accident insurance for all
• Cricket
fee-paying students from
of Practice for the Pastoral Care of New Zealand citizens, residents and
He aha te mea nui o te ao? at least 20 countries.
• Cross Country International Students. Copies of the temporary visitors to New Zealand,
• Cycling He tāngata, he tāngata, We welcome the diversity Code are available from the New Zealand but you may still be liable for all other
• Football he tāngata! and international dimension
Ministry of Education or NZQA websites at: medical and related costs. Further
• Golf www.education.govt.nz or www.nzqa.govt.nz information can be viewed on the ACC
• Gymsports - Cheerleading that they offer. International website at:
www.acc.co.nz
• Hockey students are home-hosted Immigration
• Martial Arts
with local families and are Full details of visa requirements, Medical and Travel
• Mountain Biking advice on rights to employment in
encouraged to participate in Insurance
• Multi Sport/Triathlon New Zealand while studying, and
• Netball wider college life. reporting requirements are available International students must have
• Rowing through Immigration New Zealand, appropriate and current medical and
and can be viewed on their website at: travel insurance while studying in
• Rock Climbing
www.immigration.govt.nz
New Zealand. We prefer to deal with
• Rugby
UniCare.
• Squash
• Snow sports Health Services
Inquiries and Applications
• Surfing Most international students are not
• Surf Life Saving You can download an application form
entitled to publicly funded health services
• Swimming and tuition agreement from our website
while in New Zealand. If you receive
www.mmc.school.nz. Before you apply,
• Table Tennis medical treatment during your visit,
please look at the information on our
• Tennis you may be liable for the full costs of that
website: costs, requirements, procedures,
• Underwater Hockey treatment. Full details on entitlements
refund conditions, facilities, equipment,
to publicly funded health services are
• Volleyball staffing, courses, qualifications and
available through the Ministry of Health,
• Waka Ama accommodation. Please send your
and can be viewed on their website at:
• Water Polo enquiry by email to:
www.health.govt.nz
• Windsurfing international@mmc.school.nz
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College
Facilities
• Assembly Hall - including audio, visual,
stage lighting and setup
• Automotive Workshop
• Canteen
• Careers Centre
• Chromebooks
• CNC Machine
• Commercial Kitchen
• Competition quality tennis courts
• Computer access in all departments
• Computer Rooms
• Fitness Room
• Gymnasium, Sports Fields, Outdoor
Basketball Court
• Heated Pool
• International Students Centre
• Laser Cutters
• Library
• Marae
• Music Suite
• Photography Darkroom and Studio
• Plasma Cutter
• Science Laboratories
• Squash Court
• Turfed Netball Courts
• 3D Printers
Mount Maunganui College Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui New Zealand P. +64 7 575 3096 E. principal@mmc.school.nz www.mmc.school.nz
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