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Omokoroa No 1 School

What is Special About Omokoroa No 1 School?

We believe that Omokoroa No 1 School is a great option for Year 7 & 8 learning!

At Omokoroa No 1, we have much to offer your child that they will not be able

to access at an Intermediate School.

Because of the smaller numbers of students within our school environment:

• We are better positioned to make sure that EVERY child has his/her needs

met.

• We provide a range of academic, sporting, social and cultural opportunities

that enable ALL children to participate and succeed, not just a selected few.

• No child at Omokoroa No 1 School will ‘disappear’. Every child is known, not

just by their own teacher, but by every teacher in the school. At Omokoroa

No 1 School, EVERY child is an individual, EVERY child will be encouraged to

reach their full potential.

The Value of Continuity

From the Ministry of Education website:

Studies have shown that children experience a drop in attainment their first

year of secondary school.

“Students who make two transitions, to a middle school and then to secondary

school, appear to experience the achievement drop twice (Anspaugh, 1998:

Felner, Primevera & Cauce 1981). There appears to be evidence that any

transition may cause a drop in achievement, regardless of the age at which it

takes place (Suffolk Education Department 1997). This is of importance in New

Zealand where students often change schools at two levels of transition (Year 6-

7 and Year 8-9).”

Your child leaves Omokoroa No 1 School with the best of primary education

blended with the best of intermediate education.

How do we do this?

• By having continuity of care and consistency of expectations.

• By consistently encouraging and supporting students to make decisions

about their learning.

• By ensuring equitable access to school resources and opportunities for all

students.

• By utilizing staff strengths and enthusiasm for working with emerging

adolescents.

• By promoting senior students as school leaders.

By the end of Year 8, students will:

• Have an excellent grounding in literacy and numeracy.

• Be able to lead their own learning.

• Be able to take responsibility for themselves.

• Have developed leadership and communication skills.

• Be prepared to make a smooth transition to High School.

Quality Education

Omokoroa No 1 School has a reputation as a provider of quality education for

children and has achieved excellent E.R.O. reports.

As a country school only 10 km from Bethlehem Village we offer an exciting

range of educational opportunities, provided by our team of dedicated and

enthusiastic staff.

All this in an attractive rural setting with a diverse and very supportive

community.

Children are very fortunate to be able to continue their schooling from Year 1

through to Year 8.

Omokoroa No 1 School caters for students from the age of 5 to 13.

Curriculum

Omokoroa No 1 School offers students a broad, well balanced curriculum. Our

programmes are based on the National Curriculum documents and incorporate

all National Standards requirements.

Students are provided with learning opportunities that meet the needs of their

preferred learning styles. They are supported through the learning process and

encouraged to take ownership of and lead their own learning.

Our Year 7 teacher is Mrs Bridget Broadhurst who has accumulated many years

experience at this level in both Intermediate schools and full primary schools.

Our Year 8 teacher, Mrs Leanne McEwan, is also a very experienced senior

school teacher, having taught at an Intermediate school in Auckland.

There are many areas of the curriculum which require specialised

programmes to meet the needs of the students in Year 7 & 8.

Omokoroa No 1 School provides the opportunities to meet these needs.

Education Outside the Classroom

Omokoroa No 1 School offers a wonderful range of outdoor experiences for

senior students. Camps are held regularly to encourage team-building,

confidence in the outdoors, and additional educational extension.

During their time in the Year 7/8 level, all students will have the chance to

attend:

• A school sports camp at Totara Springs, Matamata for one week

• A two day ski camp at either Whakapapa or Turoa

• A water sports camp at Rotorua

• A capital city camp to Wellington

Extension and Enrichment

Students participate in the University of Otago Problem Solving Challenge.

Students also have the opportunity to participate in the various literature,

writing, mathematics and art competitions.

All pupils participate in career education to help prepare for informed subject

choices at college.

Information and Communications Technology

Students are provided with opportunities to use technological equipment as a

regular part of their learning. This enables them to access and present

information and communicate with others on the various technological devices

available. There are laptops, chromebooks, data projectors, digital video

cameras, ipods, Ipads, digital still cameras, on-stage sound system, and in-

classroom soundfields system. All students may bring their own device to school

each day.

Students will learn the basics of software, word processing and desktop

publishing. The computer is a valuable vehicle for teaching in different ways and

provides opportunities for students to :

• Develop and apply appropriate technological skills

• Design, create, test or modify their solutions to real life problems

• Become prepared to cope with, and contribute to, a technological society

• Communicate their learning in appropriate formats

• Research up to date sources, and learn how to distinguish between

relevant and irrelevant information

Technology

Our students attend specialist technology lessons at the Tauranga Primary

School Technology Centre for 16 full days in the course of the year. This facility

is one of the most up to date purpose built technology centres in New Zealand.

The resources provided and the exciting programmes will enable a whole new

range of learning experiences to be covered.

Health

We recognize the social, emotional and physical changes that take place during

these years. At our school we offer programmes in :

• Understanding changes during puberty

• Self esteem development

• Relating to others

• Keeping Ourselves Safe (KOS)

• Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education (DARE)

Cultural

School Productions

Our senior students play a major role in school musical productions. This is an

opportunity for students to develop a new range of talents and high levels of

confidence.

Music Festival

An annual event, students can participate in the Tauranga Combined Schools

Choir

Music Tuition

Specialist tuition in keyboard, guitar, recorder and drums is provided by visiting

tutors.

Marae Study

Every few years this is a whole school focus that is a highlight for students.

Communication Skills

Mrs Coryl Baggenstos takes the Yr 8 pupils weekly.

Overseas Students

Students are offered for students to billet for up to 10 days most years.

Tall Poppies Group

Omokoroa No 1 School is part of the Tall Poppies Central Zone Cluster,

consisting of over 400 students who compete in sports and cultural events

including cross country, problem solving, swimming, speeches and social

dances.These events give our children the opportunity to mix with other Year

7/8 students of similar ability, sometimes in a social context, helping develop

new friendships which may be carried onward into college.

Learning Assistance

Assistance is provided for children with learning needs through teacher aide

assistance.

Sport

Children are offered a wide range of sporting opportunities which are well

supported by senior students. Staff and parents are closely involved in coaching

and managing. A range of sports, determined by student interest, are offered at

this level. These may include volleyball, basketball, netball, water polo, rippa

rugby, touch rugby, hockey, gymsport and multisport opportunities.

Each year, a team of elite athletes participate in the NZ AIMs sport tournament.

A new 25m x 10m swimming pool allows further opportunities for students to

advance skills in competitive swimming, water safety, kayaking and other water

activities.

Other

Our senior students have the

opportunity to participate in:

• Speech Competition

• Pet Day

• Enviroschools

• Amazing Race

• Literature Quiz

• Technology Challenge

Personal Development

The analogy of the ‘Big fish in the little sea’ applies to our senior school. We value the

contributions that all our Year 7 & 8 students make to the life of our school,

irrespective of their background, ability, personality and talents.

Omokoroa No 1 School senior pupils are active, responsible and confident young

people. They are prepared to take risks and are relatively free of many of the

pressures that their peers in other schools may well face.

Omokoroa No 1 School seniors are encouraged:

1. To accept leadership opportunities – Year 7/8 students are encouraged to develop

their leadership skills by supporting programmes and activities at all levels of the

school.

2. To lead as role models – our senior students are expected to set high standards for

other members of the school to follow. Hard work, consideration for others and

high standards of behavior are expected at all times.

3. To accept responsibility – we expect and encourage our seniors to take on the

responsibility of such task as :

• Sports coaching and umpiring

• Office monitors – answering phones, taking messages

• School Assemblies- our senior students organize and run our school

assemblies

• P.E. Shed Monitors

• Jump Jam Leaders

4. To become House Leaders students will be invited to apply for the job in

recognition of their hard work and positive role model status within the school.

These students will assist in organising some worthwhile activities, foodbank

collections, fundraising for charities, wheels day, lunchtime sports and

competitions.

Preparation for College

It is our belief that Year 7/8 students at Omokoroa No 1 School are very well

prepared for their college years.

Evidence of this is provided by:

• The many students who enter college at an accelerant class level.

• The success rate of our students at college level in academic, sporting and

cultural activities.

• The ability of our students to adapt quickly to a new learning and social

environment.

• The significant proportion of Omokoroa No 1 School students who have

been given leadership roles at College level (including three Head Boys a

Head Girl and numerous Deputy Head and Prefect positions at various

colleges in the last few years).

• Positive feedback from college staff.

• Feedback from past students and their parents.

Omokoroa No 1 School past pupils in College Leader Roles

Nicky McCool

Deputy Head Girl -2012

Tauranga Girls College

Robbie O’Hara

Deputy Head Boy 2013

Tauranga Boys College

Stephanie Capp

Head Girl - 2013

Otumoetai College

Omokoroa No 1 School Calendar for Year 7 and 8

These opportunities may be available to students at Year 7 and 8 level.

Term 1

• Tall Poppies swimming competitions

• Regional swimming championships

• Rotorua Camp or Wellington Camp

• Technology (four days each term)

Term 2

• Tall Poppies Cross Country

• Year 8 Fieldays visit

• WBOP Cross Country

• Literature Quiz

Term 3

• Sports Camp

• Tall Poppies Problem Solving

• Year 8 Ski Camp

• School speeches

• Tall Poppies Speech Competitions

• Maths Problem Solving Competition

• NZ AIMs Sporting Competition

• College liaison visits

• School Production

Term 4

• Pet Day

• College Testing and Orientation Days

• Tall Poppies Athletics

• Concert by Music Students

• Social Dancing

• Tall Poppies Year 8 Dance

• Ride on Mower Day

• Year 8 Graduation Dinner

For more information on what Omokoroa No 1 School can offer to students at this, or any level, please contact:

Chris Broadhurst Principal

Phone 07 5480755

Fax 07 5480471

Email principal@omokoroa.school.nz Website: www.omokoroa.school.nz

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