PROSPECTUS 2020-2021 - NORMAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - Heaton Normal Intermediate School
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NORMAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
PROSPECTUS
2020-2021
HEATON NORMAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Continuing to provide a future focused
education for all our students
At our coeducational, two year school catering for about 550 local
and international students aged 11-13 years, we strive to provide
the best possible education for each child.
Early adolescence is a unique and special time of immense
physical, intellectual, emotional and social development. These
changes create specific needs and challenges that are significantly
different from the needs of younger children or older adolescents. Our outstanding team
of highly qualified, experienced and skilled teachers are specialists in working with students
in their early adolescence. There are high expectations for every aspect of the operation of
our school, and our teaching and learning programmes.
Our school is strongly based on valuing diversity, integrity, creativity and excellence.
We want every student to thrive to be the best they can be in an environment where there
is real emphasis on supportive, caring and encouraging relationships.
A key focus in all learning programmes is the development of skills, knowledge and
attitudes needed for all our students to be successful, lifelong learners.
We welcome international students to our school community. We believe all our students
benefit by learning and developing alongside students from a wide range of cultures and
backgrounds.
Andrea Knight
Principal
OUR STAFF
Principal Deputy Principal Second Deputy Principal Assistant Principal
Andrea Knight BA(Hons), MBA Cant, MEd, Sarah Cumming MEd Cant, DipT CCE Wendy Edge BTchLn Cant, HDipT CCE Tim Evers BA CSU
PGDipEdPs Otago, DipT CCE International students’ coordinator, Year 7 coordinator Specialist teacher sport/P.E.
Lead teacher literacy
Teaching Staff Support Staff
Lisa Andersen BSc(Hons) Cant, DipT CCE Aine Elliott BSc UON, MBA PC, GDipT NZGSE Richard Oswin MA Auck, ATCL, LRSM, DipTchg Robyn Albury-Sipeli BA Cant, PGCertTESOL Cant
Teacher release Specialist teacher digital technologies, Instrumental music teacher Teacher aide
Lead teacher ICT
Rachel Bates BSc(Hons) Cant, DipT CCE Boss Phanpho BCom(Tourism), PGDipPR&TM Lincoln, Jane Boniface BA Otago, GDipTInfoMan Melbourne
Mathematics extension teacher Tim Evers BA CSU GradDipTchLn CCE Learning resource centre coordinator, Future
Specialist teacher sport/P.E., Assistant Principal Class teacher problem solving coordinator
Jarrad Brown BSc Otago, DipT Otago
Specialist teacher science Mark Greaves BEd DCE, CertCarp Aoraki Poly Gaye Roberts BEd Massey, DipT Massey Jane Boyle BTchLn CCE
Specialist teacher hard materials Class teacher, Gifted and talented coordinator, Teacher aide
Chrissy Calder BA Cant, DipT CCE Trainee teacher coordinator
Te Reo Māori teacher / teacher release Joan Green BS Florida, GDipT NZGSE Warren Elliott
Class teacher, Future problem Susan Rogers BEd Cant, DipIT CPIT, HDipT CCE Assistant maintenance and grounds
Emily Caygill BA Cant, GDip NZGSE solving coordinator Class teacher, Otahuna house leader,
Class teacher Year 8 coordinator, Lead teacher maths Joelene Feneon
Jenny Halligan BTchLn CCE, DipT CCE Canteen manager
Nicci Christie BTchLn CCE Class teacher, Elmwood house leader Katy Smeele BA Otago, BEd Otago, DipT Otago
Class teacher Specialist teacher food/fibre technologies, Anne-Marie Grigg
Janiene Hill BA Cant, CertTESOL IPC, DipT CCE Lead teacher specialist teachers Executive officer
Kit Clarkson BS ASU, MPRTM Lincoln, GDipT NZGSE Specialist teacher performing arts
Class teacher Fiona Taylor BFA Oxon, PGCE Jane Newton
Christina Just BA Cant, GDipT CCE Specialist teacher visual arts Teacher aide, Itinerant music coordinator
Sam Colvin BA Cant, GradDipTchLn Cant Class teacher, Purau house leader
Class teacher Lucy Watson BA Cant, GDipT Victoria Riley Newton
Kelsey Knipshild BA Rhodes, MSA Queens Class teacher, Tikao house leader Teacher aide
Ross Cooper BSc Hull, GDipT NZGSE Class teacher
Class teacher, Rhodes house leader Adelaide Wilson BTchLn Cant Margaret Noble-Laffey
Catherine Mundy BEd Cant, CertTESOL CCE, Class teacher Office assistant
Paula Doré TTC CCE GDipTchLn CCE
Learning support coordinator ESOL teacher Christine Rutherford BA Cant, DipT
Teacher aide
Tory Earl BA WLU, GDipT NZGSE Jason Naidoo BTchLn CCE, NatDipAdmn SA
Class teacher Class teacher, Lead teacher health Emma Smith
Teacher aide
Wendy Edge BTchLn Cant, HDipT CCE Abby Nattrass BA, LLP Cant, GDipT NZGSE
Class teacher, Lansdowne house leader, Class teacher Sue Sugrue
Year 7 coordinator, Deputy Principal Office administrator
Dean Terris
Maintenance and grounds coordinator
OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY
We strive to develop in our students a strong sense of community
based on agreed values. It is important that students can work
cooperatively in a team and be able to take a positive leadership
role. We provide a wide range of opportunities for our students to
contribute to our school and wider community.
The school is proudly made up of six Every student has opportunities to
houses which are named after historic participate in a wide range of sports,
connections with Sir Robert Heaton cultural, music and academic activities.
Rhodes who donated the land for
the school and after whom the school We are an environmentally aware school.
is named. We believe it is important that our students
are able to think beyond themselves and
The houses are Rhodes, Elmwood,
develop a sense of global citizenship
Otahuna, Purau, Tikao and Lansdowne. and responsibility. Our students work
The students and staff in each house select on projects to promote sustainability in
six student leaders who take on leadership our community.
roles within their house and school-wide.
Each house elects a head boy and head We are proud to have students from over
girl who together form the School Council 30 different countries in our school. These
which works with our Principal on school students enrich our learning community
and community projects. Boy and girl heads through their contributions in many areas of
of school and deputies are selected by the the school. Extensive support is provided for
Principal, Year 7 Coordinator and student our international students.
representatives.
We are the first certificated Fair Trade
School in Christchurch.
OUR VISION - TŌTĀTOU
In partnership with families and our community, to develop
students who are confident, respectful and motivated lifelong
learners who can meet challenges, take responsibility for
themselves and contribute to our community.
Respectful relationships between all members of our community are the
foundation and heart of our school.
Our programmes focus on developing the knowledge, understandings and
competencies our students need for success at all stages of their formal education
and as life long learners. In particular:
Having literacy and numeracy skills Communicating confidently and
to a high level thoughtfully with a wide range of people
as members of our global community
Using digital technologies in a timely
and confident way Contributing effectively as a team member
and being able to take a leadership role
Caring for others and being active
participants in our community Becoming independent, responsible,
self-motivated learners
Applying critical thinking, problem
solving and reflection skills in a range Being curious, optimistic, resilient, and
of contexts knowing they can achieve
Developing their talents and abilities, Enjoying learning, having fun, and taking
and striving for excellence new opportunities to develop and
accept challenges
OUR HEATON COMMUNITY VALUES
We strongly encourage our students to value:
Excellence - Pai Rawa Aiming high, striving, hard work, persistence, resilience
“One of the best things about growing up in New Zealand is that if you are prepared to work hard
and have faith in yourself, truly anything is possible.” Sir Peter Jackson
Diversity - Rerenga Ketanga Tolerance, empathy, justice, inclusiveness
“They are us. But with that memory comes a responsibility. A responsibility to be the place that we
wish to be. A place that is diverse, that is welcoming, that is kind and compassionate. Those values
represent the very best of us.” Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
Integrity - Ngakau Pono Honesty, responsibility, respect, fairness, accountability, courage
“Success isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s
life” Michelle Obama
Creativity - Auahatanga Openness, wonderment, fun, intuition, risk taking, originality, excitement
“Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different
way” Edward de Bono
• Being role models for our students through our relationships and actions
• Ensuring there are learning opportunities across all areas of the school for
students to explore and develop their personal values
• Ensuring all our school systems, procedures and ways of doing things are
consistent with our values.
ENJOYABLE ENVIRONMENT TO LEARN
Our students spend most of the day with
their homeroom teachers for:
English
Reading, written language, oral language, library and research skills, interpreting visual information.
Mathematics
Numeracy and algebra, geometry and measurement, statistics, financial literacy.
Physical Education and Health
Fitness, physical and team skills, well-being, nutrition.
Digital Technology
The use of digital technologies is integrated into all curriculum areas as powerful and engaging
teaching and learning tools. Students can bring their own devices to school or they will have access
to a device in their classroom.
Outdoor Education
Learning in environments outside the school e.g. camping, sailing, abseiling, skiing, kayaking, visits
to the community.
AUTHENTIC STUDENT CENTRED LEARNING
A school-wide inquiry learning approach to teaching
New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL)
Inquiry learning is not just a particular Our school is part of the global initiative,
approach to just some teaching, it is a New Pedagogies for Deep Learning
philosophy that underpins the way we (NPDL), which involves seven countries
teach in all areas of our school. and over 1000 schools. Focus is on the
development of global competencies:
Inquiry learning is a student centred, character, citizenship, creativity,
active learning approach focusing on communication, collaboration and
questioning, critical thinking and problem critical thinking.
solving. Every student needs these skills
so all classes are involved in our school We have a Learning Resource Centre
wide inquiry learning programme. (LRC) with a specialist coordinator, who
has trained as a librarian and worked at
Students immerse themselves in the topic, the University of Canterbury, supporting
context or situation they are studying. students in how to conduct research,
The topic is one that is purposeful evaluate information, think deeply about
and meaningful for our students. They issues and problems, and develop
investigate the location, historical creative solutions and ways to use their
background, current situation, issues and new learning. These are the skills we are
problems associated with the topic. They teaching our students through our inquiry
become highly knowledgeable on the learning programme.
topic before beginning their own inquiry.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH
SPECIALIST TEACHING
The learning areas taught by specialist teachers in modules
throughout the year to all Year 7 and Year 8 students are:
Performing Arts Sport and PE
• Dance
• Music Te Reo Māori
• Drama
Specialist facilities include:
Visual Arts • Performing Arts Centre
• Drawing • Science Room
• Painting • Art Room
• Pottery • Food Technology Room
• Print Making • Wood Technology Room
• Digital Technology Room
Technology • Metal and Plastics Technology Room
• Wood • Learning Resource Centre/Library
• Metal and Plastics • Learning Support Teaching Rooms
• Food and Fibre • ESOL Teaching Rooms
• Digital Technology • Hall/Sport Centre
• Canteen
Science
• Investigating, understanding and
explaining our natural and physical
world, and the wider universe.
A PLACE TO BE CHALLENGED AND TO EXCEL
There is a range of extension opportunities
available for all students:
Leadership Mathematics
• Student leaders • Extension maths programme
• Sports leaders • Cantamath
• Cultural leaders • Otago Problem Challenge
• School council • Australian Mathematics Competition
• Canteen monitors • ICAS Mathematics
• Road patrol • Computational and Algorithmic
• Librarian Thinking Competition
• ICT technician Second Languages
• Kapa haka leaders • Te Reo Māori, French, Spanish,
• PE monitors, art monitors Mandarin and Korean
Science Digital Technology
• Canterbury / Westland Science Fair • Code Club
• ICAS science • ICAS Digital Technologies
• Christ’s College Year 7 Science Competition
English
• Rotary speech competition
• Children’s literacy quiz
• ICAS English, Spelling and
Writing competitions.Music Visual Arts
• Choirs, chorale • Fairtrade art exhibition,
• Ensemble groups Art extension programme
• Orchestra Sport
• Chamber groups • Enrichment sport
• Rock bands • Inter-intermediate school competitions in
• Christchurch Music Festival winter and summer sports
• Athletics
Performing Arts
• Swimming
• School production
• Cross country
• Jump Jam
• NZ AIMS Games
• Kapa haka
• Ski camp
• Theatre sports
Learning Support and Special Needs
Chess
• Interschool competitions Students are identified who require learning
support to improve their learning. Our team
Future Problem Solving that works with these students and their
class teacher includes a specialist teacher
Instrumental Music Programme and teacher aides. We have access to an
educational psychologist, resource teachers of
Students can learn to play a musical learning and behaviour (RTLBs) and a public
instrument through our itinerant music health nurse. School staff are available for
programme: individual counseling.
• Violin
• Cello Gifted and Talented Programme
• Flute Throughout the year, workshops are organised
for our gifted and talented students in a range
• Guitar of areas: science, visual arts, creative writing,
• Clarinet learning a second language, film making,
• Keyboard drama, speech writing.
• DrumsSPORT PROGRAMMES
Participating in sport and physical education plays a very
important role in the physical and social development of
our students.
As well as ensuring our students are fit and healthy, physical activity promotes a
strong sense of belonging, well-being, builds friendships and relationships as well
as school spirit and pride.
Our students participate in all the inter-intermediate competitions in summer and
winter sport, athletics, gymnastics, swimming and cross-country. Teams and individuals
compete in the New Zealand Association of Intermediate and Middle Schools Games
(NZ AIMS), an international sporting competition held in Tauranga each year.
Sporting opportunities:
• Rugby • Swimming • Squash
• Netball • Rock Climbing • Skiing
• Football • Orienteering • Snowboarding
• Hockey • Table Tennis • Korfball
• Athletics • Volleyball • Fencing
• Touch • Gymnastics • Golf
• Futsal • Triathlon • Jump Jam
• Cricket • Duathlon • Boccia
• Softball • Cross-Country • Equestrian
• Water Polo • Basketball • Lawn BowlsOUTSTANDING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS 2019
Mathematics Science • All Boys’ Jump Jam Competition:
• Cantamath Team Competition: 1st place • Canterbury/Westland Science Heaton Havoc team 2nd place
year 8, 2nd place year 7 Fair: 1st equal for the Canterbury • All-Star Jump Jam Competition: The
• Otago Problem Solving Challenge final: University Research and Innovation Great Heaton Party team: 2nd place
year 8 student won 3rd prize. Award for the exhibit with the most • Jump Jam 2019 Competition: The Great
commercial potential Heaton Party team: 2nd place South
• ICAS medal winner (perfect score and
top student in NZ) • Year 8 Big Science Competition: one Island, 4th place New Zealand
student gained high distinction • Music Festival Senior Choir:
• ICAS (international competitions and
assessments for schools): four students • ICAS Science: two students gained one student selected
gained high distinction and nine high distinction and eight students • Music Festival Orchestra:
students gained distinction. gained distinction five students selected
• Australian Mathematics Competition: Digital Technology • Music Festival Orchestra: one student
three students gained high distinction • ICAS Techologies: four students performed a cello solo with the
and seven students gained distinction gained distinction full orchestra
English • Music Festival Concert Band:
Sport
two students selected
• Rotary Speech Competition: highly • ANZ Girls’ National Primary School
commended award Cricket Shield: 1st place Visual Arts
• Intermediate Schools’ Speech • Anchor AIMS Games 11-a-side Girls’ • Two finalists in SCAPE Re:ACTIVATE
Competition: 1st place Hockey: 1st place Aspiring Artists Junior Section
• NZ Intermediate Writers’ Award: Competition
• Canterbury AIMS Rugby sevens:
commended award received for essay 1st place • Contributed to SCAPE Touchstone
• Toitoi (a journal for young writers and collaborative artwork in the Arts Centre
• Canterbury AIMS Invitational A-Grade
artists): writing of two students accepted Great Hall
Boys’ Basketball: 1st place
for publication • Year 8 Waka Korowai featured in
• Canterbury AIMS 11-a-side Girls’
• ICAS English: eight students Education Gazette
Hockey: 1st place
gained distinction Community
• Canterbury AIMS Winter Sport
• ICAS Spelling Bee: three students Competition: winners A-grade netball, • Funds raised to support 40 Hour
gained distinction A-grade rugby, A-grade boys’ football, Famine, Papanui RSA, St John
• ICAS Writing: five students A-grade squash Ambulance workers, St Barnabas
gained distinction Church, Pink Shirt day, City Mission,
Performing Arts
SPCA and Trees for Canterbury
Chess • Tūhona Kapa Haka competition: Waiata
• Conservation Week Waimakariri River
• Qualified for Regional National Chess Tira 1st place, Waiata ā-ringa 2nd place,
tree planting field trip
Finals: intermediate division overall intermediate 2nd place
• Strictly Jump Jam competition: Heaton High School Scholarships
Ice team 1st place, All-Stars team • Five students
3rd placeENROLMENT – WHAT NEXT...
Heaton Normal Intermediate School has an enrolment scheme
to limit the roll and prevent overcrowding.
All students who live in-zone have an absolute right to enrol at our school. If you visit our website
www.heaton.school.nz you will find our Heaton zone map, a description of our school zone and the enrolment form.
What if I live out of zone? • Sixth Priority: What Happens After Enrolment is
Will be given to all other students. Confirmed?
If you live outside the home zone
If there are more applicants in
for Heaton Normal Intermediate priority groups 1-5 than there In Term 4 you will receive
School, then you are still able to are places available, selection information about:
apply for enrolment. Students who within the priority group must • opportunity for an interview with
apply out-of-zone will be accepted be by ballot. To find out further a member of our teaching staff to
in the following order of priority: information on how the enrolment share information about your child
scheme operates and to • our Heaton assessment to assist
• First Priority:
understand your rights visit www. us with class placement and our
This priority is not applicable as
minedu.govt.nz Year 7 teaching programmes
Heaton does not run a special
programme approved by the Once this information is compiled,
Enrolment Process along with data gathered from your
Secretary of Education.
Application Form child’s current school, you will
• Second Priority: receive a letter at the end of
Complete the online application
Will be given to applicants who the year about your child’s class
form and include all requested
are siblings of current students. placement. Included in this will be
documentation before the closing
• Third Priority: date, Friday 31st August. information you will need about the
Will be given to siblings of former start of the school year.
In-Zone Applicants
students. International Student Enrolment
In-zone applicants will receive
• Fourth Priority: confirmation of their enrolment See the International Student
Will be given to children of former within 7 days. Enrolment Pack and Insert at the
students of the school. back of this prospectus.
Out-of-Zone Applicants
• Fifth Priority: Out-of-zone applicants will receive a
Will be given to children of letter of receipt of their application
board employees or children within 7 days. By the end of Term
of members of the board of 3, out-of-zone applicants will be
the school. informed about whether a place in
our school can be offered.NORMAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
125/133 Heaton Street Merivale, Christchurch 8052
P.O. Box 5242, Papanui Christchurch 8052
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