Kia ora koutou

Greetings to you all

New Plymouth Girls’ High School has shaped and influenced the lives of young women since 1885. Our vision, to develop educated, confident young women of outstanding character, is timeless. It is the individual and collective contribution of many that makes it possible for us to enjoy and be a part of this very special school.

Our school is based on traditional values with innovative approaches to teaching and learning supported by modern information communication technology. We are seeing the benefits of a considerable investment in technologies and the opportunities for e-learning will be further enhanced with the introduction of ultra-fast broadband.

We have a proud tradition of academic excellence and a proven record of outstanding achievement in sport, visual and performing arts and the Young Enterprise Scheme. Our students consistently achieve above the national average in national qualifications. Thirty-three New Zealand Scholarships were awarded to our students in 2011, including a national top in subject. A feature of the academic success of our students is the multi-level learning and accelerate programme that enabled fifty-seven students to achieve a National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) at a level above their school year level.

Personal development is given high priority and leadership opportunities abound at all levels throughout the school. We welcome international students and value their contribution and the cultural diversity they bring to our school community.

Our school hostel is a tremendous asset that offers quality residential accommodation for 150 students in a supportive living and learning environment. We also have outstanding

programmes and support services delivered by staff out of our careers, learning support and wellness centres and our special needs unit, Waimarie.

New Plymouth Girls’ High School is a school that undertakes to ensure that the young women entering its gates will receive an education that enhances learning and is responsive to individual needs. Our platform of traditional values encourages respect, responsibility and positive relationships. What we offer is a unique opportunity to be educated at one of New Zealand’s oldest, most prestigious State girls’ schools that is committed to the education of young women.

I invite you to join with us on the next phase of your educational journey by making New Plymouth Girls’ High School your first choice in secondary education.

Jenny Ellis, MEdL(Hons), BBS, DipTchg.

Principal

Principal’s M

essage

Vision, Mission &

Goals

VisionTo develop educated, confident young women of

outstanding character.

MissionNew Plymouth Girls’ High School will provide a range of

dynamic academic, cultural, sporting and personal learning

experiences through quality teaching in a challenging yet

supportive environment. Each young woman will have

the opportunity to discover and develop the necessary

knowledge, skills, values and character to enable her to

fulfil her potential.

Motto

Et Comitate Et Virtute Et Sapientia

Friendship Courage Wisdom

Whakahoanga Maia Mātauranga

ValuesRespec t Responsibility Relationships

Strategic Goals • To raise students’ aspirations and achievement

thereby enabling them to develop their

potential.

• Toensurethatcurriculumteachingsupportsthe

literacy and numeracy needs of the students.

• Todevelopandenhanceteachingandlearning

through the use and application of information

and communication technology.

• Todevelopaschoolculturethatencourages

positive values, self-esteem and a sense

of community.

• Todevelopasafeenvironmentwithoutstanding

facilities that support teaching and learning.

• Toemployanddevelophighlyprofessional,

qualified staff.

BoardingBoarding at New Plymouth Girls’ High School’s Scotlands Hostel provides a caring and supportive environment where students are encouraged to do well academically and to participate fully in the sporting, cultural and social life of the school.

Features of life at Scotlands:• Warm,caringandsecureenvironment.• Moderncomplex;motelstyleunits.• Fullaccesstoschoolgroundsandfacilities beyond the school day.• 150boarders-Years9to13.• Excellentstaff/studentratioandactive24-hourcare.• Homeworksupervisedbyatrainedteacher. Tuition in time-management and study skills that contributes towards excellent academic results.• Clearguidelineswithadegreeofflexibilityfor meeting individual needs.• Activeandsupportiveextra-curricular programme.• Highexpectationsofcourtesyandacceptable behaviour.• Leadershipopportunitiesandtraining.• Increasedindependenceencouragedatalllevels.• Year13Houseprovidesanopportunityfora “flatting” experience in a supportive, well-equipped environment.• Richanddiversecultures.• Boardersmakeanotablecultural,academic, social, sporting and leadership contribution to the life of the school.• Theindependence,maturityandlifelong friendships that boarding encourages are excellent foundations for adult life.

Application forms are available on our website: www.npghs.school.nz

oryoumaycontacttheHostelManager.

Enrolment Contact:Hostel Manager, Mrs Bev Magon

bmagon@npghs.school.nzPhone:+6467573840Fax:+6467585641

Why International Students choose New Plymouth Girls’ High School

• NewPlymouthGirls’HighSchoolisrecognised both nationally and beyond New Zealand for providing excellence in education.

• Highacademicstandardse.g.in2011,33 NZ Scholarships earned, including an Outstanding Scholarship in Economics which was also first in New Zealand.

• Awiderangeofextra-curricularsportingand cultural activities offered. High achievement nationallyinallareas.Sport,Music,Art,Dance andDramaare“CentresofExcellence”inthe school.

• Stronglinkswithalluniversities(Massey, Victoria, Waikato, Auckland, Canterbury and Otago). NPGHS students are favoured for university hostel places.

• Smallnumberofinternationalstudents. International students are highly valued for the variety, richness and diversity they bring to the school. Excellent pastoral care in accordance with the NZ Government Code of Practice.

• Attractivespaciousgrounds.Fullycomputer networked – including the hostel. Well-equipped classrooms and specialist areas e.g. two gymnasia, two drama suites and a music suite.

• Internationalstudentsareanimportantpartof the school student leadership team which hasrealstatusintheschool.Leadersare advocates for international students and organise regular social activities for them that link them with local students.

• GenerousESOLprovisionwithintheschool curriculum and extra language support available where required. Special reception class for new international students who are linked to NZ students as mentors and friends.

• 150bedmodernon-siteHostelrecommended to international students in their first year away from home (longer if parents require). Quality homestays also available.

• Wewelcomecontactwithfamiliesandwilldo our best to keep them up to date with information about their daughter’s progress.

Schoolreports(3timesperyear) Monthlyschoolandhostelnewsletters Contact if any concerns or difficulties arise

Please go to the International website for further information, www.npghs.com.

Code of PracticeNew Plymouth Girls’ High School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the Code are available from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website atwww.minedu.govt.nz/international

ImmigrationFulldetailsofimmigrationrequirements,adviceonrightstoemployment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand, and can be viewed on their website at www.immigration.govt.nz

Eligibility for Health ServicesMost international students are not entitled to publiclyfunded health services while in New Zealand. If students receive medical treatment during their visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details onentitlements to publicly funded health services are available throughtheMinistryofHealth,andcanbeviewedontheirwebsite at www.moh.govt.nz

Accident InsuranceThe Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Furtherinformation can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz

Medical and Travel InsuranceInternational students (including group students) must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.

International website: www.npghs.com

Email: info@npghs.com

International Students

Application ProcedureAn Application Pack may be downloaded from our international website, or can be sent out on request.

When the application is completed and returned an Interim Offer of Place will be made. This is provisional.

Finalacceptanceandenrolmentwillbeconfirmedwhen:• feesarereceivedinfull• evidenceoftheappropriatepermitorvisais supplied• theschoolhasagreedtotheprogramme.

Enrolment Contact:International AdministratorMrs Lorraine Julian

Email: ljulian@npghs.school.nz

International Students

Learning Support Services is a team of people working

together to help students to make the most of their

opportunities at New Plymouth Girls’ High School. The

LearningSupportServicesteamismadeupoftheLearning

Support Co-ordinator, the Awhina staff, the Special

Education Needs Co-ordinator, the English for Speakers of

OtherLanguagesCo-ordinatorandtheResourceTeacherof

LearningandBehaviour(RTLB).Thesepeopleofferarange

of support to students, staff and parents. Students are

referredtoLearningSupportServicesbyteachers,parents,

support staff or through self-referral.

The Learning Support team is based at Awhina House.

Awhina means “help and support” and this is our

ultimate goal for all our students – no student should be

unsupported. Awhina aims to provide a safe, positive

learning environment where students can receive

the assistance they need through a range of different

programmes. With a dedicated teaching staff and a superb

team of teacher aides, the Awhina team works intensively

with students who have specific learning needs.

Contact:Ms Shirley McVicar

Learning Support Co-ordinator

Learning Supp

ort Services

Waimarie is the Special Needs Unit specifically designed and opened in 1996 to provide an educational settingfor students with physical or intellectual disabilities. The guiding philosophy is to enable these unique students to reach their full potential by age and stage appropriate learning opportunities. This is achieved through the provision of a multi-sensory based curriculum combined with physical therapy.

Young adults may also attend the Unit on a part-time basis to access a range of assisting technology and sensory-based resources. Students classified as high needs under theORRSfundingsystemarealsoenrolledonaprogrammethat focuses on communication and living skills.

Opportunities for inclusion with mainstream peers are utilised when appropriate. The students at Waimarie have much to offer those in the wider school and a practical learning programme that covers disabilities is part of the school’s health syllabus.

Enrolment Contact:Ms Sandra Morris Dip ECE

Manager Waimarie School Unit

Waim

arie Unit / A

dult Learning Centre

New Plymouth Girls’ High School is committed to ensuring that every girl feels that she is a valued member of the school community.

We are committed to building positive relationships between students, teachers, whanau and all members of the school community. These relationships are based on mutual respect and responsibility and are enshrined in our core values of respect, responsibility and relationships.

Young people need guidance and assistance as they progress through school and in making decisions which influence their future. At the same time events in their lives can affect their ability to progress in their studies if they are not supported appropriately. All staff are involved in pastoral care, but some have very specific roles.

The Pastoral NetworkThe Pastoral Network includes the Principal, DeputyPrincipals, Deans, Tutor Teachers, Guidance Counsellors,Nurse,CareersCounsellor, LearningSupportCo-ordinatorand Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour. As ateam, their role is to support and assist students through any personal, vocational or educational difficulties. Our prime concern is caring for the needs of individual students and supporting their learning.

Wai Ora Wellness CentreServices available at the Wai Ora Wellness Centre include counselling, general health concerns, health education and promotion and referral to other services. The Guidance CounsellorsYvonne van Lent and Jan Finnigan, togetherwith School Nurses Kathleen Clement and Sally Moore,are available daily for students to make appointments or for parents to make contact with them. The Public Health Nurses and the Adolescent Health Clinic are also situated within the Wai Ora Wellness Centre for students to access each week.

Pastoral Care

Year 9 Deans

Brett McFarlane &

Helen Hofmans

Year 10 Deans

Eddie Brown &

Gemma Towler

Year 11 Deans

Jonathan Faulkner &

Louisa Ras

Year 12 Deans

Robyn McGregor &

Suzanne Bradburn

Year 13 Deans

Karen Morine &

Anna Stevens

Deans for 2013

Year 9Students study all EIGHT Learning Areas and Thinking:Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, Languages,

Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Technology and

Thinking and Learning

With some Learning Areas there is a choice between

subjects:Arts (Dance, Drama, Music or Visual Arts), Languages (ESOL

- English for Speakers of Other Languages), French, Literacy,

Spanish or Te Reo Māori), Technology (Bio Technology,

Design Technology, Digital Technology, Graphics or Textiles

Technology)

Year 10Students study FIVE Learning Areas and Focus:

English, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science,

Social Science and Focus (Key Competencies and Goal Setting)

Students are able to select THREE options from the following:Agriculture & Horticulture, Business Studies, Computer Skills

OR Digital Technology, Dance, Design Technology, Drama,

ESOL - (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Food and

Nutrition, French, Graphics, Literacy, Music, Spanish, Sports

Education, Te Reo Māori, Textiles Technology and Visual Arts

Year 11Year 11 students select SIX subjects.

Compulsory Subjects: English, Mathematics and a

Science

Year 12Year 12 students select SIX subjects.

Compulsory Subject: English

Year 13Year 13 students select a full course of FIVE subjects and

also have a study line.

NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3Senior students can select courses from any NCEA Level appropriate to their ability as long as they meet the entrance criteria (or the equivalent thereof ). They are not required to follow the traditional pattern of Year 11 students taking Level 1 NCEA (National Certificate of Achievement), Year 12 taking Level 2 and Year 13 taking

Level 3.

Students must study the Year 10 & Senior Curriculum Booklet for details on the most appropriate subjects and levels according to their skills, interests, abilities and future career direction. Alternative or more practically based subjects are available in several subject areas. Some students will be guided to one or more alternative subjects. This will allow them to place their academic focus on the other five subjects (or fewer in some cases). A range of alternative courses and vocational

opportunities are available to senior students including

SPEC, STAR and Gateway programmes.

STAR (Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource) - Classroom Based Career Development EducationA large range of specific career exploration/training courses available in a variety of career areas including University papers and apprenticeship training. STAR courses are available as short courses, as well as a timetabled option subject for senior students. STAR course programmes enable students to investigate a variety of employment areas and gain unit standard credits or University papers toward a specific

qualification.

Gateway - Work Based Career Development TrainingSenior students may enrol in the Gateway Programme as an internal or external subject in their timetabled school programme. This Gateway programme usually involves students in workplace training up to one day a week in the career area of their choice. Unit Standard credits toward a specific qualification in the student’s job area are gained. Gateway students attend school and their

timetabled classes for the other days of the week.

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Dance•Drama•Music•Visual Arts•

English•

Food & Nutrition•Health•Physical Education•

ESOL•French•Literacy•Spanish•Te Reo Maori•

Mathematics•

Science•

Social Science•

Thinking & Learning•

Bio Technology•Design Technology•Digital Technology•Graphics•Textiles Technology•

Dance•Drama•Music•Visual Arts•

English•

Food & Nutrition•Health•Physical Education•Sports Education•

ESOL•French•Literacy•Spanish•Te Reo Maori•

Mathematics•

Animal & Plant Science•Science•

Business Studies •Social Science•

Focus • (Key Competencies & Goal Setting)

Computer Skills•Design Technology•Digital Technology•Graphics•Textiles Technology•

SPEC• Shooting Star / One / Two and Three Star Awards (for Year 11,12 and 13’s)

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All courses are subject to numbers and staffing

# Other courses may possibly be offered through the Correspondence School (other courses may possibly be available by Correspondence).

ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Gateway – Work Placement Specialised Career Development (see Careers Department).

SPEC – (South Pacific Education Course) - One / Two / Three Star Award: Certificate in Mainstream Studies (Level 2).

STAR – (Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource) –Specialised Career Development Courses(see Careers Department).

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

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Dance•Drama•Music•Visual Arts•

English Ext. • (for Year 10’s)English•English Alt.•

Food & Nutrition•Food & Nutrition Alt.•Health•Physical Education•

ESOL•French•Literacy & Communication •(for Yr 11,12 and 13’s)Spanish•Te Reo Maori•

Mathematics Ext. • (for Year 10’s) Mathematics•Mathematics Int.•Mathematics Alt. • (for Year 12’s)Mathematics Alt. • (for Year 11’s)

Animal & Plant Science•Science Ext. • (for Year 10’s)Science•Science Int.•Science Alt.•

Accounting•Business Studies•Economics•Geography•History•Social Science Ext • (Year 10’s)Social Studies•

Employment Skills•

Business Technology•Design Technology•Digital Technology•Graphics•Textiles Technology•

Art Design•Art History•Dance•Drama•Music•Photography•Visual Arts•Visual Arts Maori•

English Ext. • (for Year 11’s)English•English Int.•English Alt.•

Fitness & Recreation • (for Year 11,12 and 13’s)Food & Nutrition•Food & Nutrition Alt.•Health•Physical Education•

ESOL•French #•Spanish•Te Reo Maori•

Mathematics Ext. • (for Year 11’s)Mathematics•Mathematics Int.•

Animal & Plant Science•Biology•Chemistry•Physics•Science Alt.•

Accounting•Classical Studies•Economics•Enterprise Studies•Geography•History•Media Studies•Social Studies•Tourism•

Employment Skills•Gateway•STAR•

Business Technology•Design Technology•Digital Technology•Graphics•Textiles Technology•

Art Design•Art History•Dance•Drama•Music•Painting•Photography•Printmaking•Sculpture•

English Ext. •(for Year 12’s)English•English Int.•

Food & Nutrition•Health•Physical Education•

ESOL•French #•Spanish #•Te Reo Maori•

Mathematics Ext. •(for Year 12’s)Calculus•Mathematics Int.•Statistics•

Biology•Chemistry•Physics•Science Alt.•

Accounting•Classical Studies•Economics•Enterprise Studies•Geography•History•Media Studies•Social Studies•Tourism•

Gateway•STAR•

Business Technology•Design Technology•Digital Technology•Graphics•Textiles Technology•

English Ext. •(for Year 13’s)

Calculus Ext. •(for Year 13’s)Statistics Ext.• (for Year 13’s)

Biology / •Chemistry or Physics Ext. (for Year 13’s)

LEVEL 3+

Academic Levels

Ext. = Extension Course

Int. = Intermediate Course

Alt. = Alternative Course

Curriculum

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SPEC (South Pacific Education Courses)The Certificate in Mainstream Studies (Level 2) has

been developed by SPEC to support the New Zealand

National Curriculum, and learning beyond into the adult

community. There is currently a range of levels available

from Pre-Level 1: Shooting Stars Award, Level 1: the One

STAR Award, Level 2: the Two STAR Award and Level 3: the

Three STAR Award. These are all task-based programmes

that enhance the New Zealand Curriculum with a focus

on the Key Competencies outlined in the New Zealand

Curriculum. These programmes are offered as a Year 10

programme and as options in the senior school. The

programmes focus on lifelong learning skills. Entry is

limited and under the auspices of Learning Support

Services.

Learning SupportLearning assistance is available to students with specific

learning needs. This includes special needs, English for

Speakers of Other Languages and literacy needs. In

addition to this, a particular focus for the English and

Mathematics departments is on senior students who

need to meet the requirements of Level 1 NCEA Literacy

and Numeracy and University Entrance Literacy and

Numeracy.

Further details on curriculum and qualifications are available in the Curriculum Booklets and the Qualifications Handbooks.

School Activities

All girls are encouraged to participate in a range of

cultural and sporting activities. The school offers:

AdventureRacingAmnesty InternationalAthleticsBadmintonBand(Beginners)BasketballBeachVolleyballBi-annualMusicalProductionBizChallengeBookClubChamberMusicGroupsChessCHOGM(CommonwealthHeadsofGovernmentMeeting)Computing/WebsiteDesignConcertBandCoversBandCricketCross CountryCultural ExtravaganzaCyclingDebatingDuathlonDukeofEdinburghAwardEnvironment GroupEquestrianFashionShowFootballGet-2-GoGo-4-12GolfGuitar GroupGymnasticsHarmony SingersHillary ChallengeHockeyIndoorBowlsIndoorRowingInline HockeyJubilateChoirKapahaka GroupKayakingKnitting KnightsLawnBowlsLevelsCouncilsLibraryGroupManuKoreroMathematicsGroupMonetaryPolicyChallengeMotocrossMultisportsMUNA(ModelUnitedNationsAssociation)MusicInstrumentTuition

School Activities

NetballOrchestraOrienteeringOutdoor EducationPasifika Cultural GroupPhotographyPublic SpeakingRoadRelaysRockQuestBandsRogaineRowingRugbySADD(StudentsAgainstDrivingDrunk)SALT(Inter-SchoolChristianFellowship)SchoolMagazineSchool CouncilSheilah Winn – ShakespeareSkiingSmallboreRifleShootingSnookerSnowboardingSoftballSpeech CompetitionsSquashSummerLeague–Basketball,Netball&VolleyballSurfingSwimmingTable TennisTech AngelsTenPinBowlingTennisTheatre SportsTouchTOPEC (Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits Education Centre)Vocal TuitionVolleyballWearable ArtsWorldVision40hrFamineWriters GroupYachtingYoung Enterprise Studies (YES)

Contact Inform

ationEnrolmentsWe welcome enrolment applications from students at all levels. Enrolment information can be found inside the back cover. Enrolment interviews will be conducted at the main contributing schools in the New Plymouth district during Term3.

The Open EveningforYear2013enrolmentsisWednesday

25 July 2012 from 5.30 - 8.00 pm and Orientation Day is Friday 7 December 2012 from 1.00 - 3.00 pm.

Inquiries are welcome at any time during school hours to the School office.Ph: +64 6 757 3899

Fax: +64 6 757 3882

Postal address:NewPlymouthGirls’HighSchool,PrivateBag2049,NewPlymouthCentral,NewPlymouth4342.Website: www.npghs.school.nz, Email: admin@npghs.school.nz

Hostel EnrolmentinquiriestoScotlandsHostelManager:Ph: +64 6 757 3840

Fax +64 6 758 5641

Email: scotlands@npghs.school.nz

Parent Teacher AssociationInquiries are invited from parents to the School office.

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