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Paraparaumu College 2016 Prospectus
RESILIENT
COLLABORATIVE
CURIOUS
SELF MANAGING
FOCUSED
CRITICAL THINKER
Welcome from the Principal
Tēnā koutou katoa to effectively collaborate with each other
and with the wider community.
I am delighted to welcome you to our school
through the 2016 Prospectus. You will be joining Paraparaumu
College at an exciting time of
Paraparaumu College is a place where change. There are several
relationships of care and connectedness are exciting new initiatives and in
fundamental to everything that we do. the past three years we have
be joined by a large group of
Our “Good Learner” profile is our shared new teachers, who alongside
vision which guides our learning, teaching and established staff are having a
interactions with each other. Paraparaumu significant and positive impact
College’s “Good Learners” (both students and on student learning. During that
staff) have integrity - a strong moral compass time, four individual teachers and
which enables us to make positive decisions. one Department have also been
We have curiosity and an independence recognised through national and
which sparks our critical thinking. The international awards for their work and
emphasis of learning at Paraparaumu College leadership at Paraparaumu College.
is on collaboration to develop ideas, create
knowledge and solve problems rather than Our NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship and away the most of any school on the Kapiti
individuals simply recalling facts. We are results indicate that there has been significant Coast and with over half of our 2014 Year 11
self-managing learners who show resilience improvement in the achievement of and 12 students gaining their NCEA Level
when facing challenging problems or issues. Paraparaumu College students over the last Certificates endorsed with either ‘Excellence’
In class and through sporting, cultural and two years. The 14 New Zealand scholarship or ‘Merit’, we are confident that our culture
leadership activities, we learn the skills needed awards won by our students in 2014 was far of excellence is being enhanced through the
work of students and their teachers.
Throughout this Prospectus you will see
the passion and the positivity that exists at
Paraparaumu College from both the staff
and students, coupled with a wide ranging
curriculum and an extensive extra-curricular
programme that cater for all needs present
and future.
I am proud to be Principal of this College. If I
haven’t done so already, I greatly look forward
to meeting you.
Nāku noa, nā
Gregor Fountain
Teachers & Students Aiming For Excellence
“Paraparaumu College demonstrates
the powerful contribution that quality
schools and teachers make to lifting
overall student achievement.”
Education Minister Hekia Parata 2014
Our focus is to provide innovative learning that “I have enjoyed the way English has enabled me to ‘Outstanding ‘ level and four Scholarships
challenges and supports all students to excel, look deeper into texts. This is useful because it helps were earned by Year 12 students. This is a
developing the skills and values they need to analyse information in everyday life.” - Liam major focus for the College with regular
succeed now and to become contributing and mentoring sessions held outside of the
successful members of their community. We Scholarship Opportunities normal timetable by dedicated staff and ‘trial
provide the opportunities for students to be In 2014, 14 students won Scholarships scholarship exams’ are held in Term 3. We are
engaged and successful in various sporting, across the broad curriculum areas of very proud of our success in this field.
cultural, leadership and service activities. English, International Languages, Sciences,
Mathematics, The Arts, Commerce and PC4Me and BYOD
Enrichment Classes Physical Education. Four of these were at We believe that digital technology is a
Junior (Year 9/10) enrichment classes operate powerful tool in providing students with a
in English, Mathematics, Science and Social curriculum which meets their personal needs,
Studies. Placement in the Year 9 classes is develops their critical thinking and encourages
initially based on previous primary school them to collaborate with others. We have a
testing and movement in and out of these robust infrastructure which allows students to
classes may occur. Year 10 classes are selected bring their own tablets, laptops and chrome-
on Year 9 performance. Senior (Years 11, 12, books to Paraparaumu College to access
13) classes are based on students’ results online resources. As part of the Wellington
and interests. Students are encouraged to Loop learning community, our teachers are
undertake subjects and programmes that constantly developing their digital expertise
extend them. in order to support students in their learning.
PC4Me is our online learning community
through which teachers and students share
resources and ideas anytime from any place.
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Leadership
Paraparaumu College strives to offer a Kapa Haka
multitude of leadership opportunities which Te Waiata Rangatahi is the College Kapa Haka
develops skills, grows confidence and extends roopu, where students and staff can enjoy
responsibility, within both the College learning waiata and haka, as a whānau.
environment and the wider community.
•• BOT Representative House System
2015 saw the second year of the four House
•• College Council Representatives System – Te Ake Tārewa, Te Pae o Whaitiri,
•• Facilitators Mangakōtukutuku and Te Wai o Rongomai.
The additional leadership tier of House
•• House Captains and Co-ordinators Captains liaise with the Arts and Sports
Captains plus the Senior Leadership Team
•• Librarians
to organise events throughout the year and
•• Peer Mediators channel student voice. House co-ordinator
roles allow another valuable tier of leadership
•• Peer Support
positions and encourage the younger students
•• Prefects (Year 12 & 13) of the College to involve themselves in the
school community whilst growing their self-
•• Safe Schools Ambassadors
confidence and organisational skills.
•• Senior Leadership Camp
•• Service Committee Year 10 Sports Ambassadors
This is a strong initiative, now into its fourth
•• Year 10 Sports Ambassadors year, to grow confident and capable young
leaders through sport. These students have
•• Year 11 Mentors
been one of the driving forces behind primary
school sport this year - coaching, refereeing
Prefects/Facilitators and mentoring primary school teams. In
In 2015 the PB4L (Positive Behaviour for addition, they have assisted in primary school
Learning) initiative, where Prefects focus on swimming, triathlon, cross country and
positive behaviour during break times, has orienteering events to name a few.
been very successful. Having these Year 13
interacting in break times not only gives the Y9 “These students have been a huge help to me and are “Students are offered a range
students an added sense of security but also so useful they have almost taken over the running of of opportunities to become
reinforces to all students that there is support some events” Mr Peter Ellis – Kapiti Sports Facilitator
involved in leadership roles.”
and positive role modelling available from
Education Review Office Report.
these Senior students. Senior Leadership Camp
For 2015, all interested students applied and
Facilitators are allocated to each Year 9 Form were short listed for interviews for the Head
Class to support students and teachers alike Student positions. In addition, Facilitator/
to make the transition as easy as possible for Prefect and House Captains were selected to
those new to our school community. attend a 2 day camp focussing on leadership
A new student led initiative is the introduction roles, expectations, organising events, and
of the Service Committee who organise, planning for the following year.
oversee and provide support for community
“Leadership Camp was a great opportunity to get
groups and those in need.
to know all the people who we’d be working with in
2015.” – Harriet
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Year 9 Communication
Next Steps
Orientation days for Year 8 students will be
held in late June. Parents and students are also
invited to an additional evening session on
Tuesday 30 June 2015 @ 6.30pm.
Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews
These occur twice a year and emails will be
sent with dates and instructions for booking
times on www.schoolinterviews.co.nz
Parent Portal
Access to the Parent Portal is through the
College Website allowing you access to your
students’ information in addition to daily
notices and College newsletters. You will
receive an email from the College with your
Parent Portal password.
Good Learner Week Economics students who catered for nearly
In 2015, Paraparaumu College launched a 400 people on the night.
new “learning to learn” programme for Year Live Reporting 2015
9 students. This intensive programme during Year 9 Mathematics Communication between teachers, students
Term One provided students with the skills All year 9 students will be able to access and parents is a vital component of academic
and approaches they needed to be successful MyiMaths (a computer program that can be success. This new initiative in 2015 has been
learners at Paraparaumu College. Planning for accessed from anywhere, worldwide) This well received. Rather than relying on paper
our 2016 Good Learner Week is underway. program, will allow students to consolidate reports, live reporting utilises our Parent
what has been learnt in class through Portal so that parents can log on at any time
Enrolment Interviews homework tasks and online tutorials, play to access up-to-date information about the
The transition to College can be daunting. maths games and extend the able thinkers in achievement of their son or daughter in each
As part of our commitment to personalising areas of mathematics that isn’t necessarily class. In addition, Form Teachers, subject
learning, all new students and their parents part of the curriculum. Teachers and Deans are always available to
are invited to attend a short interview with discuss any matter.
the Principal, Gregor Fountain. This discussion Year 9 English “I would like to thank you for making the live reporting
allows us to endeavour to place each student In Term 4 Year 9’s get to elect an English system easy to access and use. It is really helpful to
in a class with other students who will support course of their choice to take part in. Last have up to date information about my child across the
their learning and that all students get year students could choose from Debating, curriculum. This means that I can help him with his
involved in the activities which they enjoy as Short Plays, Speaking Skills, Creative Writing, next steps when completing homework or preparing
soon as they start at Paraparaumu College. Creating a Fantasy World, Journalism, Comic for his next assessments.”
Strips and Rap Battles.
Year 9 Family Dinner “I really liked that I got to choose what I wanted to
This, once again, was a very successful learn about. I did something I wanted to know more
event giving families the opportunity to about.”
meet with staff, senior students and other
families in a relaxed and informal setting. “I worked with my friends who were interested in the
This event will be repeated in early February same things. The teacher was really enthusiastic.”
2016. Congratulations to the Year 13 Home
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Courses 2016: The learning programme is structured around the NZ Curriculum’s eight learning areas. In Year
9, each student chooses 4 options (one from each of Group 1, 2 and 3 plus another from any of the Groups)
We encourage all Year 9 students to study a broad curriculum including Languages, Technology and The Arts.
Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13
Compulsory Subjects are Highlighted - Non-compulsory subjects are subject to student demand Option Subjects
5 Compulsory + 4 Options 5 Compulsory + 2 Options 3 Compulsory + 3 Options 1 Compulsory + 5 Options 5 Options
ENGLISH
English English English English English
Film Making Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics and/or Statistics Calculus
Statistics
Mathematics
SCIENCE
Science Science Science Science
Health Science Academy Biology Biology
Chemistry Chemistry
Physics Physics
Horticulture Horticulture Horticulture Horticulture Horticulture
Environmental Science Environmental Science
SOCIAL SCIENCES & COMMERCE
Social Studies Social Studies History History History
Geography Geography Geography
General Studies Social Studies
Travel & Tourism Travel & Tourism
Classical Studies Classical Studies Classical Studies (from 2016) Classical Studies (from 2017) Classical Studies (from 2018)
Financial Literacy Business Studies Economics Economics Economics
Accounting Accounting Accounting
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education
Outdoor & Physical Education Outdoor Education Outdoor Education
Sports Management Sports Management
Health Health Health Health Health
THE ARTS (Group 1)
Visual Art Visual Art Visual Art Visual Art Painting
Photography
Mãori Performing Arts Design
Art History Art History
Music Music Music Music Music
Performing Arts Performing Arts Drama Drama Drama
Dance Dance Dance
LANGUAGES (Group 2)
French French French French French
Te Reo Mãori Te Reo Mãori Te Reo Mãori Te Reo Mãori Te Reo Mãori
Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese
Spanish Spanish Spanish (from 2016) Spanish (from 2017) Spanish (from 2018)
Mandarin (from 2016) Mandarin (from 2017) Mandarin (from 2018) Mandarin (from 2019) Mandarin (from 2020)
TECHNOLOGY (Group 3)
Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Information Technology
Information Science
Information Management
Food & Nutrition Food & Nutrition Food & Nutrition Food & Nutrition Food & Nutrition
Catering & Hospitality Catering & Hospitality Catering & Hospitality
Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication
Technology Textiles Technology Textiles Technology Textiles Technology Textiles Technology Textiles
Technology Hard Materials Technology Hard Materials Technology Hard Materials Technology Hard Materials Technology Hard Materials
Year 9 Options (Group 1)
Visual Art Music Performing Arts
The Art Department is The aim of this course is to learn and Performing Arts is a programme offered in
always delighted with develop music through active involvement Years 9 and 10 which covers the fundamental
the creative talent that in performance, composition, music concepts of both Dance and Drama in a fun,
emerges from both fundamentals and listening skills. safe and energetic environment. NCEA Levels
our junior and senior school. Students are Students will study: 1-3 Dance and Drama are taught in the senior
encouraged to express themselves in a variety school.
of art media (drawing, painting, printmaking, •• Performance: regular monthly
design and 3D to name a few!) to develop performances for both solos and group Dance: an exciting, multicultural fusion
creativity and independent thinking. The divisions programme is offered featuring choreography,
department has three naturally lit spacious history, theatre, technique and conditioning in
art rooms and a computer suite running •• Composition – one major piece a purpose built facility. The dance programme
Photoshop allowing for the growing and includes workshops by guest tutors and visits
exciting medium of digital art. •• Music Knowledge – rudiments, score to Wellington performances. Previous dance
reading, set works and aural perception experience is not necessary.
“Art is a very creative outlet to express yourself and is
my favourite subject by far; it’s quite calming during a Drama: looks at all aspects of performance,
busy College day .” - Lauren from individual dramatic techniques to
understanding how performance makes
meaning to an audience. The programme
offers both performance and theory based
standards and learning.
“Performing Arts challenges you to be creative” – Jack
“Performing Arts is always really positive” - Tilly
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Language Options (Group 2)
Learning a language is a fun, multi-
sensory, interactive experience which
improves people’s understanding of
other cultures. Speaking, listening,
reading and writing skills are
developed through activities such
as singing, games and role play.
Students have the opportunity
to taste authentic foreign foods,
correspond with native speakers and
even travel overseas. What better way
to equip young people with the skills
to succeed in our global economy by
learning French, Japanese, Te Reo,
Spanish or Mandarin?
French Japanese
Students gain an understanding of French Students have fun learning to read and write
culture and learn to greet, count, introduce hiragana and kanji script and communicate
themselves and describe aspects of daily life. with each other in a new and exciting
Linked with a school in France, students have language.
the opportunity to communicate with young
“Japanese is a great language to learn, not only Te Rēo Māori
French teenagers throughout the year using a Students gain an understanding of the Māori
because of the language itself, but because Sensei
range of media. language, culture and pronunciation.
turns the whole thing into a big giant game. Instead of
“I am learning French because I want to travel to hours of book work, you sing songs, learn stories and “Before coming to College, I had no knowledge of
experience other cultures. The lessons are fun because play lots of weird puzzle games to remember all the Te Reo Maori. I learnt Maori in a fun, simple and
they are so collaborative and you get to communicate different symbols. It’s great fun.” interesting way alongside friends and whanau. I see it
with others. In the future I would love to live in France as a great opportunity to help me with future studies.
to improve my language and become fluent.” Te Reo is easy to grasp and you learn a lot about
Mandarin tikanga.”
New
For the first time in 2016 we Initiative
will be offering Mandarin as an 2016
extra Language option. Spanish
Students learn Spanish through a range of
activities and by the end of the course will
be able to hold a simple conversation with a
native speaker. Linked to Monserrat School in
Argentina, the students have the opportunity
to develop real friendships with young people
of their age.
“I chose Spanish because it was fun, I learnt it at
primary school and it’s an easy language to pick up. “
“Learning Spanish is a great opportunity to do
something different and it’s pretty cool!”
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Year 9 Options (Group 3)
Technology Textiles
The textiles room is buzzing with design ideas
and activity. The students are involved in
fashion drawing, clothing construction, textile
art and sculpture, and wearable arts. We
have excellent resources for design drawing,
printing, embroidery and construction with
a range of sewing machines in a well set up
workroom.
“I love Technology Textiles because it is fun and you
learn new things that you never thought you could
do.” - Britney
“I enjoy doing Textiles because it is a fun way to learn
how to sew and design clothes. It is a relaxing class to
be in and you design what you want your garment to
look like and I recommend it to everyone.” – Lisa
“I love Technology Textiles because it is a fun
and interesting class. You get to learn some cool
techniques to design clothes.” – Teah
“I have really enjoyed Hard Tech/Materials for this
Design & Visual Communications
year as we have been able to do heaps of hands on
(Graphics) practical work and have learnt lots of new skills that I
An exciting and creative subject where can put to use later in life.” – Hamish
students have the opportunity to extend both
their understanding of digital media and their
hand rendered drawing skills. The classroom
offers a computer for each student, technical
drawing boards and a wide range of drawing
media to experiment with. The tasks are
diverse and invite an innovative approach
with each project being a balance of technical
drawing and dynamic visual communication.
Technology - Hard Materials
In Technology, students work through
the Design Process to design, develop,
manufacture and evaluate their own products.
They develop confidence and skills in the
use of a variety of materials including wood,
metal, plastics and composites. Students also
learn computer aided design methods, using
3D printer and laser cutter.
8Digital Technology
Learn to design your own websites,
investigate how to make animation and
programming games, build a computer and
service it. Bring your own laptops and devices
to add to the resources available to you. We
have all the latest software and share your
work with others on our Virtual Learning
website. Come and learn!
“Digital Technology is a interactive, fun learning
experience especially with the teachers, you will
learn lots of new skills and information to do with
computing and more.” – Bailey
Food & Nutrition
In Home Economics students evaluate current
issues of nutrition, identify and reflect on the
factors that influence people’s choices and use
this to make informed choice. Through the
processes of selecting, preparing, cooking and
serving food, students develop creativity and a
sense of accomplishment.
“I really like home economics; it has taught me vital
things in the kitchen. It teaches you cooking skills
which you use later in life and I strongly urge you to
take this subject!” - Jaden
9Other Year 9 Options
Classical Studies Film making Financial Literacy
What are heroes and why do we have them? We look at how films work and how they The aim of this course is to develop students’
What makes a person fight for freedom? Why affect audiences. Students learn the skills of money management skills, show them how to
do people believe in religions and myths? photography, film-making, editing and film make “their money work for them” and help
Do we have to lead the life we are born into? analysis. A ‘hands-on course’ with a dedicated them make smart financial choices. Leads to
In this course students explore some of the computer suite helps students to understand Year 10 Business Studies, senior Economics
answers to these questions (and more!) by and navigate their media-rich environment. and Accounting.
linking the ancient world to our own and
“In Film Making you can bring your own ideas to the
studying ancient stories, great historical
military leaders, scientific discoveries, ancient
work you do.” Horticulture
Greek and Roman religion, art and philosophy. “Film Making is fun, exciting and practical. You get to Enhances the student’s appreciation of
use your own initiative.” plants and their growth requirements and
“Classics is fun, you learn new things and it’s also teaches them how to grow their own
really interesting.” vegetables.
“Classics has educated me on many aspects “In Horticulture you learn how to plant seeds, how to
of ancient Greece and Rome which I otherwise keep plants healthy and what tools to use and how to
wouldn’t have learned about.” care for them. If you think this is the career you would
like then come and have a go!”
“Classics is an exciting class and the work is
more interesting than some other classes.” “Horticulture is a great subject if you like being
outside. You get to grow your own plants and veggies
and look after your garden. It is one of my favourite
subjects.”
10Learning Support
“Extensive avenues of support provide for students who
are identified as at risk of underachievement. The recently
developed learning centre provides a positive environment
for students with differing needs, including additional
support in literacy and numeracy.” Education Review
Office Report
The Learning Centre
We cater for a variety of students in a variety reader/ writer
of ways. It is a place where selected students support for tests and
can have extra support in all sorts of identified assessments at all
areas of need. Students utilise the Learning levels of the school.
Centre for independent or supervised study. All staff, through
Specific subject help is also provided as well their professional
as ESOL (English speakers of other languages) learning programme, are aware of dyslexic Supported Learning
classes. It is also a place that caters for learners and use strategies to support We cater for students who need on-going
students who need particular behavioural or their learning. In 2015, a Year 9 and Year 10 supported learning in one or more subject
social interventions, often involving liaison mainstream Form Class with a key focus to areas with customised programmes and a
between subject departments, deans, senior support dyslexic learners is up and running. team of teacher aides. Our centre has great
staff, whānau and agencies. Selected specialist facilities, three classroom spaces, quiet areas,
staff work in the centre to provide a vibrant Gateway Programme adapted toilet area, kitchen, courtyard and
and essential part of the school environment. Gateway provides functional employment computers. Students are supported in this
and transition to work skills. The focus is to environment and in classes in the rest of
Dyslexia and SPELD programmes ensure the students gain suitable NCEA Level the school, focussing on gaining academic
Selected (through Primary School, parent, 1-3 credits plus meet literacy and numeracy qualifications in NCEA Level 1 and the
teacher or student referral) junior students requirements to open up opportunities for National Certificate in Work and Community
work through a programme to support future training and employment. Skills to assist them in their transition after
reading and writing. Dyslexic students have College.
11Sports
Captains, are a team of highly enthused
seniors who are proactive in organising
Athletics day and Interhouse sports events.
Our relationship with The
Ricki Herbert Football
Academy is proving to
be very successful. The
Academy offers an opportunity to any
young Footballer to improve their overall
game during the school term, in holiday
Sports programmes and also take a selection
We believe that sport of any type, in any squad overseas. The Academy is involved
form is of huge benefit to students mentally, with all our teams including trainings after
socially and physically. College and on Thursday mornings before
When our young people are engaged in sport, College starts. This is seen as a long term
we know that the values and disciplines initiative to give our students excellent
transfer to their learning. Coaches need to
coaching by professional sports coaches.
be aware of current practice and techniques
of working with young people. Many of our
students compete in representative teams at The College encourages international sports
provincial, regional and international level. exchanges. We have enjoyed hosting teams
Sports stories and results are able to be from Japan, Australia and the U.K. over the
viewed on the College sport website. past five years.
Our Sports Committee, led by the Sports
Boys
12 1st XI Hockey TeamSports
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
BMX Racing
Bowls
Canoe Polo
Cricket
Cross Country An extensive number of
Cycling extracurricular activities and
Equestrian curricular competitions are
available. How much you get
Football involved is entirely up to you.
Golf Debating, Rock Climbing Club,
Hockey WOW Factor,
Karate Music ‘n’ Motion, Major
Martial Arts Production, Voice, Language
Motocross Perfect World
Championships, Mural
Mountain Biking
painting group, ‘Masterchef’
Multisport/Triathlon competition,
Netball Sheilah Winn Festival of
Round the Bays Shakespeare, Nga Manu
Rowing Korero Speech
Rugby competition, Dance Collective,
Skateboarding Stage Challenge, Chess,
Amnesty, Wearable Arts
Skiing
competition, ICAS/Australian
Snowboarding
English, Mathematics, Science,
Squash Economics and Computing
Swimming competitions, Creative Writing,
Ten Pin Bowling Unitec International Student
Volleyball Film Festival, RAPS ( Rhythm
Wrestling and poetry systems)
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… to name a few.Performing Arts
MUSIC those students who learn an instrument and
The College is well known for its outstanding want to contribute to a professional Orchestral
musical performances and encourages setting.
students to pursue excellence in many musical
‘Music n Motion’ is a student led performance
directions. The talent for College Music is
which continues to showcase the student
often identified at the hugely popular Year 9
talent across the year levels. RAPS (Rhythm
‘Stars in their eyes’ Talent Show competition.
and Poetry) is a new student led English
Students are also chosen to be part of the
Department incentive that allows students to
‘WOW Factor’ which showcases our students’
explore the power of the written word. There
enormous talent in an interactive performance
are also a number of itinerant music classes
to Kapiti primary schools.
that cater for students wanting to learn an
The Amadeus Orchestra provides an outlet for individual instrument or specialise in vocals.
DANCE & DRAMA
The College provides a plethora of
opportunities for those students who
enjoy Dance or Drama performance. Our
students always perform to a high level
in a varied number of local and regional
events. The Sheilah Winn Shakespeare in
Schools Festival is always popular, with
our senior students often being selected
for the National Shakespeare in Schools
Production Week.
The Wearable Arts Show ‘That’s
Artstanding’ was a highlight of the 2015
Arts Calendar and is sure to be repeated
in 2016 as interest within the College
and community grows. The House
Performances of Local Maori History
Names is yet another school wide
opportunity for students to make their
mark in Dance or Drama.
Stage Challenge is a hugely reputable
organisation that in 2015 offered over
70 students the opportunity to shine on
a national stage. We look forward to a
repeat of this in 2016.
Other notable groups and events include:
Hip hop crews attending regional
competitions, a Term 3 Drama Production
and the inaugural ‘ARTS SUPPER’ that
celebrates student successes in the Arts
from throughout the year.
14Programmes within the College which support Reader / Writers School Council
students in a number of important areas are: “I like having a Reader Writer because it lets me focus Funded only by mufti money, the School
• Year 12 Mentors on what I want to write rather than how it’s spelt. I Council donates to students/groups that are
can get the ideas and thoughts that are in my head travelling to represent the College at regional,
• Travellers into my work which gets me better grades.” - Ryan national or international level for sporting
• Mana Wahine or cultural events. Funds also are annually
Services Committee donated to external charities, to support a
• Peer Support The Services Committee is a new student-led young boy in Borneo and contribute towards
committee (across all year levels), overseen College environment improvements.
• Shave for a cure
by the Principal. Students volunteer with
Safe School Leaders collecting for charities, assisting with school Sports Management
events, welcoming new students to the school “ I do sports management because I find it develops
This programme reinforces Paraparaumu
and volunteering and helping with many my leadership skills and these leadership skills will
College’s zero tolerance towards bullying.
events in and out of the school environment. help me in the future as they are vital for the career I
Senior students teach Year 9 and 10 Health
intend on doing.” Logan
classes.
15Successful Learners - Active Citizens
The opportunities
for students to be
involved in College life
inside and outside the
classroom are endless.
Year 9 Activity Day Year 10 OPC (Sir Edmund Hilary 48 Hour Film Competition
“I loved everything because I really like the outdoors Outdoor Pursuit Centre) “Best weekend I have had this year - fun and
and being active. Best day so far!” Florence “OPC was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. productive” - Samuel
“I really enjoyed all the different activities. I also like You make endless friendships with people as well as “It was a blast. Keeping to the script and keeping up
the fact that we could bond with our class.” Aleena you learn more about yourself and your capabilities. with changes to the idea was a challenge - especially
“The whole day was amazing. It was a great way to This experience helped me find my fears and limits, with the writer on set making changes on the day.”
get out there and do something fun.” Kent but not only that, it helped me overcome them and - Jade
push further. OPC is a lifetime experience and I
encourage everyone to go.” - Callum “Stressful but worth it, the payoff is incredible.”
World Challenge Fundraising - Jack
& International Travel
In 2016 students will once again be given
the opportunity to travel to Vietnam and
Cambodia to experience this amazing
adventure.
Relay for Life
“It felt incredible to see so many teachers and
students out in the community supporting such an
important cause. Our Relay for Life team is going
from strength to strength every year.”
- Brittany and Kendra
VLN (Virtual Learning Network)
2015 saw the first student from Paraparaumu College enrolled in the VLN programme. VLN
allows students to participate (through videoconferencing sessions) in online e-learning in
various subjects. During the video conference, students will be seen by their teacher and other
students in their class, who could be logging in from anywhere in NZ.
Also… Year 9 Visit to Whakarongotai Marae . Year 12 Geography Trips
International Visits & Exchanges . Interhouse Sport . That’s Artstanding . WOW Factor
Kapiti Island Visit . Debating Group . RAPS ( Rhythm and poetry systems)
16Our Students are expected to:
College Life
• Exercise common sense,
courtesy, co-operation and
consideration
• Achieve to the best of their
ability
• Take pride in wearing their
uniform correctly
• Be punctual at all times
• Complete all homework set
• Maintain a safe physical and
emotional environment
All students will receive the College Student Uniform College Canteen
Handbook which is filled with important The College has a modern uniform for juniors “The Canteen has great service and a huge range of
information for the year ahead. and seniors. Year 13 students are allowed fresh food with lots of choices (salads, sushi, wraps
A copy of this handbook will also be available to wear mufti unless they are representing and soups) and they are always kind and friendly”
on the College website. the College (when they will wear full senior
uniform). Students are expected to wear their
Start Dates for 2016 uniform to and from College and during the
These dates will be published in the local day, with pride and we appreciate our parents
newspaper and will also be on the College working with the College to ensure all students
website. Please note there are differing are tidy and in correct uniform. All items of
starting days and times for each year level. uniform, other than shoes, can be purchased
from the uniform shop onsite. Please refer to
Daily Timetable & Attendance the website for opening hours.
The College day starts at 8.45am (when all
students must attend Form Time) and finishes Spread the cost…
at 3.15pm. On Thursdays, College starts at The College encourages parents to set up
9.45am to allow the staff to undertake their regular Automatic Payments to help with
Quote from past students……
“I always enjoyed working with plants and was able to
professional teaching programme. Thursday the expense of students beginning College.
study Horticulture from Yr 9 to Yr 13. I was introduced
has amended bell times due to this but the These payments can begin whilst your student
to biotechnology and genetics which helped me with
school day still finishes at 3.15pm. The school is still in Year 8 and continue through their
my degree at Otago University. At College there were
day can be viewed on the website and your entire time they are attending College. For
many opportunities to pursue my passions in sport
students’ individual timetable will be visible on more information check out the ‘information’
& music.” Vincent Borgers (Data Systems Analyst -
the parental portal. tab on the College website or contact the
Kiwifruit Breeding Team @ NZ Plant Food Research &
Finance Manager, Mrs Newall x843 or email
member of Kiwifruit Future Leaders Group)
Photographs courtesy of the Paraparaumu accounts@pcol.school.nz
College community & Jack Penman Photography
Design & Print - www.preciseprint.co.nzwww.paraparaumucollege.school.nz Paraparaumu College welcomes all students from throughout the Kapiti, Otaki and Porirua area as the College is no longer zoned. 04 902 5170 Mazengarb Road . PO Box 288 Paraparaumu . 5254 . New Zealand
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