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Email: DianaB@waihicol.school.nzPhone: +64 7 863 8349Mobile: +64 27 475 5900Fax: +64 7 863 6808

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Semester OneStudents are welcome to join training squads from late February for our main winter sports. These include boys and girls rugby, boys and girls soccer, girls netball, boys and girls basketball and girls and boys hockey.

Semester TwoWinter sports draw to a close by late August and preparations begin for swimming, athletics, tennis, surf life-saving and cross country.

A range of other sports such as mountain biking and surfing are available throughout the year. Our sports coordinator will help students become involved in these activities.

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Waihi College is bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.Detailed information about the code can be found on our web site or at www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

For a detailed quote based on your particular requirements, please contact Waihi College International or get in touch with one of our trusted partner agents in your home country. A list of partner agents is available on the international pages of the Waihi College web site.

For current information about term dates, please visit the international pages of the Waihi College web site.

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Course Level

ESOL 1, 2, 3IELTS 1, 2, 3English 1, 2, 3

Mathematics 1, 2Calculus and Statistics 3Accounting 1, 2, 3

Chemistry 2, 3Biology 2, 3Physics 2, 3

Geography 1, 2, 3History 1, 2, 3Classics 3

Graphics 1, 2, 3Product Design 1, 2, 3Soft Materials 1, 2, 3

Art Photography 1, 2, 3Art Painting 1, 2, 3Drama 1, 2, 3Music 1, 2, 3

Tourism 2, 3

Agriculture 2Horticulture 1Farm Unit 1, 2, 3

Tools 4 Work 1, 2Building and Construction 1, 2Automotive 2

Catering 2, 3Home Economics 1

Physical Education 1, 2Senior Outdoor Education 1, 2, 3Sports Education 1, 2, 3Health Education 1, 2

Waihi Information

Population: 4,500Climate: TemperateElevation: 130m ASLLocation: N 37o 37’ E 175o 50’

Waihi - New Zealand’s Heart of Gold has a rich and fascinating history which includes over 100 years of gold mining. Today, mining operations exist alongside fascinating reminders of our golden heritage.

The breathtaking Karangahake Gorge and the golden sand of Waihi Beach are just a few of the natural attractions we enjoy while we also cater for sport, recreation and the arts. Our area also boasts a diverse range of businesses including tourism, dairy and dry-stock farming and manufacturing.

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Waihi College is nestled quietly in a beautiful part of New Zealand’s Northern East coast. Our unique landscape provides for an amazing range of outdoor opportunities including surfing, kayaking, climbing, abseiling, mountain biking and more, right on our door step.Our academic courses and English language programmes are among the best in New Zealand and our outdoor education courses are a wonderful opportunity for personal growth and making friends. Our well resourced school offers up to date facilities including an instructional farm unit and kiwifruit orchard. With around 700 students, Waihi College is big enough to be able to offer great choices and small enough to feel like a family. Our international students become part of every aspect of school and community life and quickly make friends with local and other international students.

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Through outdoor education students have the opportunity to develop problem solving skills, leadership, independence and flexibility. They learn to improvise and to work as a team in challenging environments. Research confirms that students with these traits are more focussed on their studies, more likely to achieve academically and more motivated to be successful.Of course the activities are great fun too but the main benefit from outdoor education is personal growth. And when we talk with our international students, personal growth is a goal for their high school education abroad and so it makes great sense to choose a school that offers opportunities in the outdoors. New Zealand is a world leader in outdoor adventure and with the unique landscape and outdoor opportunities around Waihi, Waihi College is the perfect place for your overseas school experience.

Waihi College offers several options for English Language. With two lines of ESOL and one line of IELTS, students who are new to English may have up to half their timetable in English classes. The remaining classes are optional and often include Mathematics, Science or Physical Education. Students with more advanced English may join our mainstream English courses. All students are assessed on arrival and are placed in courses that are most appropriate for their particular needs. In addition to English classes, all students select a range of subject options according to their year level and ability. This process ensures that all international students interact with New Zealand students and English language skills are applied in a practical and academic setting.

The mission of Waihi College International is:

• To connect families within the local and global community.

• To create opportunities for students and families to share and celebrate their cultures.

• To support Waihi College programmes and improve learning and international opportunities for all students.

International students will be placed with wonderful host families and options include living on a farm, at Waihi Beach or in Waihi town. Our host families are carefully selected and are always very excited to share their homes with students from other countries. We have a homestay coordinator who will be there to support your child while the director of our international programme will oversee every aspect of your child’s stay in Waihi both in their homestay and at school.

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GymnasiumLibraryComputer SuitesHeated Outdoor PoolMaori Meeting House (whare)Science LabsMusic and Practice RoomsDrama SuiteSports FieldsWeight RoomArt StudiosFarm Unit

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Number of Students: ~700International Students: 20 - 30Ages of Students: 11 to 18Number of Staff: ~53School Setting: RuralYear 13 Graduatesto Tertiary Education: 65%