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Waitaki Girls’ High School
Subject Information Guide
Year 9
Respectful Responsible Resilient
Kia Whakaute Kia Haepapa Kia Kaha i kā katoa
The School Motto
“Dulcius ex Ardius”
“There is satisfaction to be gained from
working hard”.
Our vision:
“Young women well-equipped for the world.”
Principal Ms Walker
Deputy Principal Ms Williams
Assistant Principal Mrs Williams
Deans: Year 9 Mrs Wright
Year 10 Mrs Hudson
Year 11 Dr McIntyre
Year 12 Mrs Bain
Year 13 Ms Sinclair
Guidance Counsellor Mrs Corlet
Careers Advisor Mrs Hay
Executive Officer Mrs S Grant
Principal’s PA Mrs Sime
Office Staff Mrs Leslie
Mrs Mackenzie
Ms Bowmar
Sports Coordinator Mrs Jones
Librarian Mrs Robinson
Start of the Year
First day for Year 9: Friday 31st January
Please go to the Thames Highway entrance of the
MK Dunning hall at 8.40am where you will be met by
your Year 9 Dean.
From there you will be taken into the hall for a Wel-
come assembly.
Dates for 2020
Term 1 28 January to 9 April
Term 2 28 April to 3 July
Term 3 20 July to 25 September
Term 4 12 October to 8 December
The Waitaki Way
Respectful (Kia Whakaute): Care and consideration for self, others, and the school
environment
Responsible (Kia Haepapa): Make the best decision possible and take ownership of your
actions
Resilient (Kia Kaha I kā katoa): Be prepared to persevere and explore solutions.
Classroom Expectations
Arrive on time.
Be prepared, bring the correct equipment to class.
Use appropriate language - avoid put downs.
Respect for everyone in the classroom
At Waitaki Girls’ High we follow the Waitaki Way through
PB4L which stands for Positive Behaviour for Learning. It is
all about having a positive culture in the school.
The Waitaki Way is a common school wide purpose and
approach to discipline. It aims to minimise problem
behaviour and maximise and celebrate positive social
and academic student behaviours
It has a clear set of positive expectations for all students and staff
Respectful, Responsible, Resilient Learners
Kia Whaukaute, Kia Haepapa, Kia Kaha I kā katoa
There are procedures for teaching expected behaviour
All staff show, explain, and lead the practice of social skills within and
across all school settings
There is a continuum of procedures for encouraging expected behaviour
Lots of acknowledgement to students that is specific, positive and frequent
There is a continuum of procedures for discouraging inappropriate
behaviour
All staff use the same consequences
Waitaki Girls' High School Behaviour Expectations and Values
We want our learners to be Respectful, Responsible and Resilient all the
time in all settings – whether they are in the classroom, the playground, the
sports field or the wider community.
When we are respectful we care and show consideration for ourselves,
others and our school environment.
When we are responsible we make the best decision possible and take
ownership of our actions.
When we are resilient we are prepared to persevere, to keep trying and to
explore all solutions.
If your daughter exhibits the expected behaviour she will be
acknowledged through:
Frequent verbal acknowledgment
Receiving a signature on her Dulcie card
For more special recognition she may receive a postcard from a teacher
for excellence of effort or behaviour observed over time. She may also
receive an Attendance certificate for 95% attendance for a term.
Teachers also try to nominate one student each term to receive a Gold
award for special behaviour that encapsulates the spirit of Positive
Behaviour for Learning.
Tēnā koutou katoa. Nau mai Haere mai Welcome to Waitaki Girls’ High School Greetings to our 2020 Year 9 students. I have enjoyed meeting you on my visits to contributing schools and Transition Day. I look forward to getting to know you better as you become fully fledged members of Waitaki Girls' High School. I think you will find us a friendly bunch with helpful and committed teachers. Don't forget to ask senior students if you are unsure as we have a strong Peer Support programme and "Big Sister; Little Sister" approach to learning. We hope you will get involved in lots of activities during your time at Waitaki Girls' High School – no matter what your interest we are bound to have something to appeal to you as we have many clubs and sports groups and we are very big on participation and doing your best. We are a PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) school which means we set high expectations around behaviour based on our values of being Respectful; Responsible and Resilient learners. Don't worry, if you're not sure what they all mean; we will teach you. Essentially we treat people with respect and expect the same back. We also set high standards in uniform so wear yours with pride. If you have worries or questions there are lots of helpful people to ask starting with your Whānau Teacher; House Leader and of course your Dean. Enjoy your time at Waitaki Girls' High School and I look forward to getting to know you and your family better. Welcome. Tracy Walker Principal
Nau mai haere mai, ki Waitaki Girls’ High
School
My name is Mrs Jessica Wright and I will be your
Dean when you start high school with us in 2020.
High school is about growing up as a person, taking
on new challenges and being the best you can be.
I am here to help you tranisiton into this
environment in the most positive way possible. I want you to be an active
and engaged learner who meets our Waitaki Way expectations of being
Respectful, Repsonsible and Resilient. All of these attributes are important
at school and in your wider life.
When you arrive at school on Friday 31 January (8.40 am) you will be
welcomed into the school with a Mihi Whakatau (welcome) in the MK
Dunning Hall. This will be followed by Whānau meetings, where you will
meet your Year 13 Peer Support leaders. At Waitaki Girls’ we have strong
tuakana/teina (big sister/ little sister) relationships and Peer Support is part
of this. I am the person to see if you have any questions about school or
need any help and advice. You can contact me by email
(jwright@waitakigirlshigh.school.nz), leave me a note or come and ask for
me at the school office.
I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know you in 2020 and I am
sure you will enjoy being part of the Waitaki Girls’ High community.
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou kātoa
Mrs Jessica Wright
Daily Routine
Curriculum Pathways:
Where your learning leads
Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13
Art Art Art Art: Design Art: Design
Performing Arts Performing Arts Music Art: Painting Art: Painting
Art: Ngā Toi
Art: Photography Art: Photography
Music Music
English English English English English
English: Te Reo English Alternative English Alternative Media Studies
Pākeha
German German German German German
Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese (Distance
Languages: Mandarin Mandarin Mandarin (Distance Mandarin (Distance Learning)
Ngā Reo Learning) Learning) Te Reo (Distance
Te Reo (Distance Te Reo (Distance
Learning) Learning) Te Reo (Distance Te Reo (Distance Learning)
Learning) Learning)
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics—Bridge Mathematics with
Mathematics for Mathematics Calculus
Mathematics:
Numeracy Mathematics and Mathematics and
Pāngarau Statistics
Statistics
Health & Health and Health and Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education
Physical Physical Education Physical Education Practical Physical
Education: Education
Hauora
Science Science Agricultural Studies Agricultural Studies Agriculture/
Agricultural Studies Science Biology Agribusiness
Science: Biology
Skills Science Chemistry
Pūtaiao Chemistry
Physics
Physics
Social Studies Social Studies Business Accounting Accounting
Economics Classical Studies
Social Geography
Geography Economics
Science: History History Geography
Tikanga-ā-Īwi
Tourism History
Tourism
Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology
Design & Visual Food Technology & Food Tech & Food Tech & Nutrition Food Tech & Nutrition
Technology: Communication (DVC) Nutrition Nutrition Graphics & Design Graphics & Design
Hangarau Food Technology Textiles Technology Textiles Technology (WBHS) (WBHS)
Textiles Technology Textiles Technology Textiles Technology
Careers Vocational Studies Dual Pathway Dual Pathway
Gateway Gateway
Transition Transition Transition
*Personal Wellbeing *Personal Wellbeing
All programmes Careers, English, Maths, English and English compulsory Student selected
compulsory Health, Mathematics, Science course
Guidance Physical Education, compulsory
Notes Social Studies, Science
compulsory
* All Year 12 & 13 students have a personal wellbeing programme for one hour per week, covering topics such
as leadership; healthy relationship and preparation for employment. This program does not offer NCEA credits
but is intended to develop life skills.Year 9 Subject Guide
In Year 9 all students study subjects in the eight learning areas of English,
Languages, Mathematics, Physical Education and Health, Social Science,
Science, Technology and The Arts. These are all compulsory subjects.
In 2020 all students will study:
ENGLISH: Te Reo Pākeha TECHNOLOGY: Hangarau
Digital Technology
MATHEMATICS: Pāngarau
Food Technology &
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH: Hauora Nutrition
Textiles Technology
SCIENCES: Pūtaiao
THE ARTS: Ngā Toi
SOCIAL STUDIES: Tikanga-ā-Īwi Art
Performing Arts
Language - Ngā Reo rotation of:
German
Japanese
Mandarin
A learning support class is also provided for those students who require
literacy support.Year 9 Stationery List 2020
Please purchase these items prior to the start of Term 1. You can purchase these items
through Office Max link MySchool there is also a link through our website.
It is recommended that all students have their own coloured pencils, pen drive (8G
minimum), eraser, pencil, black, blue & red pens, glue stick, ruler, compass, protractor
and scissors.
Art 3B pencil, eraser
English 1 x 1B8 for Assessment Tasks
A4 lined refill for some homework tasks
1 x 2B8 (A4 hard cover) for class work
Health 40 page clear file
Languages 1 x 1B5 exercise book
Mathematics 2 x 1E8 exercise books
Calculator - we recommend a Casio fx-82AU PLUS. (Refer to
school website if you wish to purchase a graphics calculator)
Performing Arts 1 x 1B5
1 x loose leaf manuscript paper
Science 1 x 2B8 (hardcover) book
20 page clear file
Social Studies 1 x 2B8 (hardcover) book
1 x 1B4 exercise book
Technology 1 x 60 page A4 Visual Diary
Any payment can be paid at the office or through Internet Banking –
Account details 010964 0077707 00 Ref: student’s nameAbsences If you are absent, your parent/caregiver needs to ring (03 4348429) or email
(hleslie@waitakigirlshigh.school.nz) the school office before 9 am to let us know. They
need to be able to tell us your year group when they ring. That helps us record their
call more quickly. If they phone, they do not need to send a written note.
Activities During the last three days of Term 4, Year 9 and 10 students are involved in a range of
activities. Year 10 students have the opportunity to attend a five day camp at
Hanmer Springs ($380.00 in 2019). Those Year 10 students who choose to stay at school
and all Year 9 students select a number of activities from those offered which range in
cost from no cost to $35.00.
Appointments Appointments to go to the dentist or for driving lessons should, except in special
circumstances, be made after school. It is important that your study is not interrupted.
Please bring proof of your appointment to school.
Assembly Assembly is the only time when the whole school is together. Please move promptly
and quietly to the hall. There should be no talking during assembly.
Attendance You are obliged by law to attend school until you are 16 years old. The only
reasonable causes for absence are sickness or a family crisis such as a bereavement.
To seek exemption from school for any other reason your parent/caregiver must
contact the Principal.
Board of Trustees The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. Parents/caregivers are
welcome to attend. Please phone the Board Secretary Nila Sime first to ensure that
there has been no change of date.
Current board members are: Susan de Geest (Chairperson), Linda Wilson, Darryn
Stewart, Susie Sinclair, Nicole Phillips, Greg Smith (staff rep) and Tracy Walker (Principal)
and Hannah Acheson (Student Rep).
Bus Students Bus students catch a bus in Trent Street and are taken to Waitaki Boys’ High School
where they board their correct bus. All bus students are issued with a bus ID card. Our
buses are provided for rural students only.
BYOD We are BYOD capable and students are able to bring their own devices (lap top/
netbooks etc.) for use within their classes. For more information on the devices we
recommend please contact the office.
Careers Advice Our Careers Advisor is Mrs Viv Hay. She is responsible for the careers programme
across the school and interviews all Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 students to ensure that they
have career directions and are prepared for these. Parents/caregivers are welcome
to make a time to see Mrs Hay. They can contact her by ringing 434 8429 ext 215.
Cars at School Because of the acute shortage of parking around the school we ask that girls only
bring a vehicle when it is strictly necessary.
Vehicle Passes: All students bringing vehicles to school are required to complete a
permission to drive form. Parents/caregivers need to read the information on the form
before they sign it, as it is on this basis that a request will be considered. All Full licences
will need to be photocopied; this will be done at no cost at the school office and
should accompany the request form.
If you have a full licence and wish to carry passengers, then you need a letter from
your parent/caregiver naming the passengers you have permission to carry. The
parents of passengers also need to give their written permission for their daughter to
travel with the named driver. These letters all need to accompany the request for a
vehicle pass. Vehicle passes are for one year only and need to be applied for again
the next year.
Chewing Gum Chewing Gum is not permitted either in the school buildings or around the grounds. It
is not sold in the canteen.
Classrooms Classrooms should be kept clean and tidy at all times.Clubs and The school offers a choice of many clubs and activities. Students are encouraged to
Activities take part in these.
Deans’ Catch Each lunchtime, a catch-up session is held with a Dean for students who do not meet
our expectations.
Up
Diaries These are issued free to Year 9 and 10 students, other students may ask for one. They
are sponsored by local businesses, who are listed in the diaries. We thank them for their
ongoing support.
Electronic Students/staff may have cell phones and other electronic signalling devices on the
Devices - school grounds and school buses and may use them before school (8.40am) and after
Cellphones school (3.20pm) (unless students are given permission to by their teacher for a learning
reason), and during interval and lunch hour only. Students may be asked to hand their
phones in or to put in their bag during their lesson. Parents are asked not to ring or text
during classtime.
Email If you have provided the school with an email address on the enrolment form, this is
preferred means of communication with you for newsletters, financials, letters,
information regarding trips and relevant correspondence regarding school activity.
Please ensure that you check this email address daily.
Students are also issued with an email address when they arrive at WGHS. Teachers use
this as a means of communication with their students, they are encouraged to check
this address daily.
Emergency Drill The continuous ringing of bells indicates an emergency. You should make yourself
familiar with the instructions posted in each classroom and use the emergency exits.
Enviroschool We are a Enviroschool therefore limiting our printing and paper use.
Extra Curricula There are a significant number of extra curricula activities that you are able to be
involved with. Some of these require subscriptions to be paid (e.g.: Netball $85.00 in
activities
2019); some also have trips associated with them and some activities are school based
and require no payment (e.g.: Astra). If you are involved in extra curricula activities,
you are advised to find out what costs are associated with the activity. It may be
possible for assistance to be given to help cover some of these costs.
Grounds Please respect our beautiful grounds and see that they are kept free of litter.
Guidance Our Guidance Counsellor is Mrs Jenny Corlet. She is available to help both students and
parents by appointment. Parents wishing to see Mrs Corlet should phone 434 6534
Health As part of the curriculum you will be studying a variety of Health related subjects:
Education
Year 9 Through Year 9 Health the students study topics such as Managing emotions,
Stress Management, Goal Setting, Bullying, Friendship, Decision Making,
Communication Skills, Problem Solving. In addition students study Puberty,
Alcohol, and Sexuality.
Year 10 Year 10 Health includes friendships, healthy relationships, risk analysis and
decision-making attitudes and values, contraception and STI’s, access to health
services; Keeping safe-alcohol and drugs, sexual abuse, consent, sexual
orientation, diversity and inclusiveness, legal ages, reproduction and pregnancy
Year 11 Sexuality, alcohol and drugs (Attitude presentation)
If your parent/caregiver has a concern with these issues or would prefer that you do
not attend these classes, they should feel free to contact Mrs Roberts by ringing the
school office on 434 8429 or email droberts@waitakigirlshigh.school.nzHomework Girls will have some homework every night. In Year 9 expect about one hour, in Year 10 one
and a half hours and from Year 11 on, two hours would be the minimum. If you have
concerns about this, please do contact the Level Deans. Homework should be recorded in
the school diary or electronically.
Information If you do not know what to do, either ask your Whānau group teacher during Whānau time,
consult your Dean, or go to the school office which is in the administration block.
Jewellery As jewellery can be a safety hazard in some situations, its wearing is restricted to a wrist
watch, one ear stud or small keeper in each ear and one small, discreet, silver or clear nose
stud only. Some girls starting secondary school may have a problem with a bangle which no
longer comes off. This is not acceptable as part of our uniform. An Oamaru jeweller has
advised that bangles can easily be cut off and it is probably appropriate for the bangle to be
re-sized at this stage so that you can remove the bangle as required. Please note that Māori
students may wear taonga as part of their uniform provided it is kept below their collar line.
Learning This is held in week one of Term 2 and involves you and your daughter meeting with her
Conversation Whānau teacher for a conversation focussing on her learning. This is around goal setting and
Day establishing a learning plan for the year.
Leave For dentist or doctor, please hand your card or note, signed by a parent, to the office before
school in the morning. Remember to sign the book before you leave and also when you
return. For special leave, please bring a note, from a parent, to the Principal at least one
week in advance.
Lost Property Lost property found around the grounds is brought to the school office. Please ensure that
every item of your uniform is named so that if it is lost, we can return it to you.
Lunch Passes Students who wish to have lunch regularly at home can be issued with a permanent lunch
pass. Permission will be granted on receipt of written/email from home. They may go only to
the address shown on the lunch pass and friends may not accompany them. If a student
needs to leave the school grounds at lunchtime for a special reason, a note from a parent
must be brought on the day and handed in at the office. The lunch pass should be collected
from the office at 1.20 pm. Permission is not given for lunch at eating establishments in town.
Music Music Lessons are offered in all orchestral instruments; there is a cost of hiring an instrument if
required. If you are interested, please contact the school’s music teacher.
Drum and Guitar lessons are offered to Year 9 and music students. Oamaru Youth Orchestra:
The Oamaru Youth Orchestra welcomes new players in all sections. If you are interested,
please contact the school’s music teacher, Miss Gonzales.
Newsletters Newsletters are emailed twice a term. Please ensure that the school has your current email
address. Paper copies are always available at the school office.
Notes When your parent/caregiver writes notes for you, please be sure they include your surname,
year level and Whānau group.
Out of Bounds The following places are out of bounds:
· Between the Hall/Library/A Block and Thames Street
· Between the Science Block and Trent Street
· Wilson Park
· The Recreation Centre and car park
· The Hostel grounds
· The Music Suite without permission
· Mayhew Grove and the area in front of X46, X47, X48 and X49
· Along Ouse Street frontage of the tennis courts and the grassed area between tennis courts
and Reed Street
· Area at top of the school above the Science Block.Parent Portal This is accessed through the school website and contains information specific to your
daughter. Her timetable, attendance, financial summary, NCEA summary are all
available to you through this portal. Once your daughter is enrolled at Waitaki Girls’ you
will be given a username and password which will enable your access. Please contact
the office if you have difficulties logging on to our portal.
Reporting Feedback on your work and progress is ongoing and is available via the parent port
throughout the year. This is called ‘real-time reporting’. Those without portal access (via
the school website) will be sent an update at the end of each term.
School Canteen Our mission is to provide healthy food. We pride ourselves with home made items
prepared by our hostel kitchen which enables us to keep stock at an affordable price.
We have daily specials including: sandwiches, wraps, salads, hot items, cold items i.e.
fruit salad and mousse cups. Gluten Free food is also available. Eftpos is available.
The board outside the canteen lists the prices as they change regularly. Pricelists are
available at the office on request.
Student Information is recoded on Kamar and available on the Parent Portal.
Accounts
Accounts are payable either:
· Via internet banking - ANZ 01 0964 0077707 00 Ref: Student’s Name
· Eftpos
· Cheque or cash in an envelope with first and last name and what the money is for.
Post the envelope through the secured payments box in the office foyer. If you use
cash and need it changed, please ask at the office.
Sick Bay Girls feeling unwell should tell the class teacher and be sent to the school office. If girls
feel unwell at interval or lunchtime, they must go to the office. Do not go straight home.
Smoke Free Waitaki Girls' High School is a smoke free environment. We will continue to take all steps
Environments practicable to ensure there is no smoking or vaping in our school buildings or grounds.
Act Students need to be aware that if they are caught smoking or vaping, they will be
punished. Repeat offenders will be stood down.
Sports We are concerned that nothing should prevent students from being involved in sports if
they wish to participate. If you need help to pay subscriptions for sports teams, please
contact the Guidance Counsellor.
If you have any sports gear - sports uniform - tennis racquet, hockey stick etc. - at your
house that you no longer need, please would you drop it in to the school office. We
can use it for a student who may otherwise have difficulty participating. Thank you!
Student Printing All students are credited with $10.00 for printing and photocopying per year at the
beginning of each year. There after $2, $5 or $10 denominations can be purchased
from the office.
Textbooks Please could you check in your room for textbooks that belong to the school. If you find
any, they can be returned to the school office no questions asked. We would
appreciate your help with this.Uniform If for any reason you are unable to wear correct uniform, you must bring a note from
your parent/caregiver for your Dean to explain this. You may then be issued with a
uniform pass.
Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop is open every Thursday 1pm to 2pm or by arrangement during term
time. The uniform shop will be opening for extra hours:
December 2019
Thursday 5th: 1pm - 6pm
January 2020
Tuesday 21st: 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 23rd: 1pm - 6pm
27th - 31 Jan: 10am-4pm (please check into the office prior)
It can get very busy at the uniform shop, so if you know what you need you are
welcome to email your order and once we confirm your order you are able to collect
and pay for from the school office.
We accept cash, cheques, eftpos, credit cards and pre approved school accounts.
We also provide WINZ quotes. Note a 2% surcharge applies on credit card payments.
Lay buy is also available.
Phone 434 8429 for any enquiries, or email uniform@waitakigirlshigh.school.nz.
Use of Electronic Many of you use electronic devices as a learning tool and this is encouraged -
Devices provided it is at the direction of the teacher
You bring your own electronic devices to school at your own risk, therefore you
need to be responsible for your own property.
Electronic devices may only be used in the classroom with the permission of the
teacher for curriculum-based purposes.
You may be asked to hand your cellphone in during a lesson to teacher’s
designated place or you may leave the cellphone in your school bag.
If you misuse your cellphone, you will be asked to put it in your bag or hand it in to
a designated place.
If you do not follow the instructions, (but get on with your work) you can expect
the teacher to have a chat with you.
If you openly continue to use your phone, then a referral will be made to the
Dean and your Caregiver/Parent will be contacted.
Contacting students during class time: if urgent please call the office on 434 8429.
Alternatively:
Interval is 11.00 - 11.20am (Weds 11.15 - 11.40am) or
Lunchtime: 1.25 - 2.20pm (Weds 1.30 - 2.20pm)School Song - Waitaki, Waitaki
Chorus
A great river and a clear white stone,
This is the school where I belong;
The stone weathers and the water flows,
This is the place where knowledge grows.
A great river and a clear white stone
Are my heritage, and make me strong.
Corridors reach from the past to the future,
I’ll take a walk down the paths of time;
Mountain and tussock stretch before me,
Here with my friends I’ll learn to climb.
Waitaki, Waitaki!
Chorus
Braided the river, so many channels,
So many things to be and do;
Stone for the working, many shapings,
Fitted together, me and you.
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