Prospectus 2014

Prospectus 2014

Tauranga Girls’ Collegeempowering tomorrow’s women

Welcome – Kia OraOpportunities in all dimensions are open to you as you join us at Tauranga Girls’

College. Participate in the arts, cultural and sporting dimensions in an academic

climate that will ensure you succeed. Prepare to be an “empowered woman

of tomorrow”.

Tauranga Girls’ College

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PERGO ET PERAGO STRIVE AND ACHIEVE MA TE KAHA E TAEA AI

This painting was commissioned in 2008 to celebrate 50 years of education at Tauranga Girls’ College. The full painting, depicting girls through the years, hangs in the School Hall.

“Girls of a Golden Era” Artist: Hayley Brown

Table of ContentsEmpowering Tomorrow’s Women 2

Tomorrow’s Leaders 3

Pastoral Care 4

Courses of Study 5

Curriculum Guide 6 - 11

Alumni 12

Scholarships 13

Student Activities 14

Service Activities 15

Sports 16 - 17

Community Activities 18

Entrepreneurial Activities 19

Student Facilities 20

Tauranga Girls’ College Values 22

Information 24

Enrolment Scheme 26

Uniforms 28

College Personnel 29

School Details 33

“ There are so many opportunities offered to you at Tauranga Girls’ College. Each student is able to experience a wide variety of activities, finding involvements that they are really passionate about. Whether they are in the academic, sporting or cultural areas, all students have to do to find and pursue these passions, is say ‘yes’ to all of the opportunities that will be offered to them.KIMIKO WITHRINGTON, HEAD GIRl 2013

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Choosing the right school for your daughter’s secondary education is a life changing decision. National statistics on education show clearly that an educational environment dedicated exclusively to the needs of young women allows them to outperform students in any other educational setting. Our school, with its outstanding reputation for nurturing personal academic and co-curricular excellence offers that educational environment.

We are one of the top girls’ colleges in the country. Our mission statement “Empowering Tomorrow’s Women” encapsulates our determination to provide our students with the confidence, insights and initiatives that will ensure success, equipping them to meet the challenges and opportunities of the contemporary educational world.

It is the goal of the college to achieve individual excellence for every student. 93% of our school leavers will leave with academic qualifications, as well as national titles in sport and cultural activities. Strong student leadership opportunities as well as a diversity of other experiences equip them to be the future citizens and leaders of our nation.

In an environment that has as its focus the education of young women, your daughter can achieve, participate, assume responsibility and gain self confidence. Strong work ethics are promoted and expected. Reliability, punctuality, personal presentation, productivity, positive relationships and responsibility are all emphasised.

Co-operative and independent learning activities, extension and accelerated learning, academic and vocational curriculum choices, career and tertiary educational guidance all contribute to the setting and achieving of individual educational goals.

Entrust your daughter to us as we forge a partnership of support and encouragement for the setting and achievement of goals and active participation in the life of the college. She joins a college community that is founded on high standards, active participation, determination, discipline and commitment.

I am proud of this school, its staff and students and I invite you to take up the opportunities we provide as the beginning of a partnership that will empower your daughter as one of tomorrow’s women.

Pauline Cowens

Principal

Empowering Tomorrow’s Women

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“ Mardi Gras, Mufti days, Doris day,- at Tauranga Girls’ College, students ranging from Year 9-13 work together to create and maintain fun events around the school. You don’t have to be a teacher or a senior student to have an influence over school events; right from your very first day in Year 9, you have the opportunity to contribute and help coordinate events!KIMIKO WITHRINGTON, HEAD GIRl 2013

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Art Director: Sharon Anderson

Arts Council is chaired by the Arts Director and supported by the Year 12 Deputy Principal. Each of the prefects leads a sub-committee of students representing the

Arts of Music, Drama, Design, Language, Publications and Nga Toi Maori. A wide variety of activities throughout the year are planned for all students to participate in. The Arts Council manages and leads our annual Creative Arts Awards ceremony.

Sports Captain: Ariana Abbott

House Council with its four College Houses - Batten, Freyberg, Mansfield and Rutherford - is chaired by the Sports Captain and supported by the Year 10 Deputy Principal and the

Sports Co-ordinator. The council organises a wide variety of activities all designed to promote participation and the award of the prestigious Walsh Shield for Inter-house competition. The House Council manages and leads our annual Sports Awards ceremony.

Deputy Head Girl: Michelle Prendivillie

Executive Council is chaired by the Deputy Head Girl and supported by the Year 11 Deputy Principal. Each of the prefects lead a sub-committee of students elected from all tutor

groups with the goal of organising college activities. Committees include Community Service, Environment, International, Health, Kaupapa Maori, Radio and Social.

Head Girl: Kimiko Withrington

Student Council with its five Mini Councils is chaired by the Head Girl and supported by the Year 13 Deputy Principal. Functions include special projects, fundraising for community support, and raising

issues of concern for students with college management.

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Leadership is both a talent and a skill for development. At Tauranga Girls’ College our young women enjoy many opportunities to embrace and explore leadership and develop skills as a foundation for future years.

Tomorrow’s leaders


Our student leaders have a high profile in the management and delivery of college assemblies, award ceremonies, academic prize giving and various participation activities. Personal acknowledgement of student participation and achievement is made through school reports, records of achievement, Principal’s recognition certificates, service awards, achievement certificates, colours, artistic honours, trophies, fair play awards, school assemblies and ceremonies. All students who participate in Tauranga Girls’ College clubs and teams are eligible to receive such recognition.

Intellectual and physical development are enhanced in a community environment of positive friendships and personal responsibility. The social guidance and psychological guidance of our young women through teenage life are essential elements in the development of the whole person.

We acknowledge a vital partnership with your family through communication in assisting your daughter to take responsibility for herself and to continue along a pathway of wise decision-making.

Deans are appointed for your daughter’s year level and a tutor is appointed to your daughter’s tutor group. Both will follow her through five years at Tauranga Girls’ College, taking responsibility for both the progress and welfare of your daughter and providing you with a first point of contact to our college.

Many of our young women demonstrate high levels of interpersonal skill and on reaching senior years in our college they

seek to support others. Peer Coaching, Peer Mentoring, Tuakana Teina, and Peer Tutoring are programmes in which senior students are trained to offer support to other students.

Our Guidance Counsellors, Ms Judith Burr and Ms Chantal Stopford, are available to work with you and your daughter. Their experience and ability to provide support in a wide range of situations and issues are extensive.

Our Careers Advisor, Mrs Barbara Young, provides career information for your daughter through seminars, pamphlets, interviews and our computer career database. Career interests and subject selections are interdependent.


Pastoral Care

“ The Year 13 coaches helped us all settle in and feel welcome and showed us everything we needed to know.yEAR 9 STuDENT

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your daughter will experience several and varied career aspirations through her teenage years. The number of times your daughter changes her mind is not important, but having a goal to aspire to is crucial to her success.

Interest, participation, sense of purpose and taking responsibility in learning are all highlighted as major factors in achieving success and promoting a love of learning for your daughter as a foundation for life.

Hunta Davies


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“Aiming for excellence” – a five year pathway to Scholarship recognition

Junior SchoolAll students are tested on entry and high achieving students are identified.

The Director of Junior High Achievers oversees the provision of a two year enrichment programme for all identified high achievers. This programme, based around a compacted core curriculum and including an annual retreat, is designed to extend and enrich learning as well as provide the foundation for achievement of excellence in the senior school. A register of high achievers across the school is maintained and acceleration is available for individual students on identified ability.

Senior SchoolThe Director of Senior High Achievers role is to provide mentoring and tutorial support throughout the senior school and a specific Scholarship preparation programme for Year 13 High Achievers.

The senior school is structured to provide flexibility of choice of subjects by offering free choice to all students. Broad band streaming in Year 11 is offered in Mathematics, Science, and English

while in Year 12 and 13 subject choice groups students of similar ability. Further acceleration and multi-level study in the senior school is available for individual students on identified ability.

Other strategies to facilitate academic success include:

– limited class sizes.

– local and national competitions.

– additional tuition available at lunchtimes and after school.

– remedial programmes available to students needing extra assistance.

– availability of extension programmes.

– maintaining higher than national average results.

– published pre-requisites for courses.

Courses of Study

Tertiary study beyond year 12 or 13 is anticipated for our young women. Career information and guidance in subject selection help to maintain the maximum opportunities available for your daughter as she works her way through Tauranga Girls’ College. your daughter will ultimately want to gain entry to the university or Polytechnic of her choice to study the programme of her choice.

Tauranga Girls’ College has a strong tradition of achieving university awarded Scholarships from all of New Zealands major universities.

Tertiary study beyond year 12 or 13 is anticipated

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Year English Mathematics Science Social Sciences Technology and Systems

level 3 • English • English Language

& literacy (y11 / 12 / 13)

• 23ESA English• 23ESG English

• Mathematics• Mathematics:

Statistics & Modelling

• Mathematicswith Calculus

• Biology• Chemistry• Physics

• ClassicalStudies• Geography• History

• Extension Tourism NC

• Sociology

• ComputerScience• Computing• Design&Visual

Communication• Textiles Technology

• Digital Technologies• Furniture Making*• Furniture - Outdoor*

English Mathematics Science Social Sciences Technology and Systems

• Computing• Food Technology• Design & Visual

Communication• Materials Technology• Textiles Technology

• English• English

Support

• Mathematics • Science • Social Studiesyear 10

level 2 • English

• English language & literacy (y11 / 12 / 13)

• English in Progress

• Mathematicswith Extensions

• Mathematics (Y12 / Y13)

• Mathematics Applied (y12)

• Mathematics Numeracy

• Biology• Chemistry• Physics

• Practical Science

• ClassicalStudies• Geography• History

• Introductory Tourism NC

• Legal Studies• Sociology

• Computing• Textiles Technology • Design&Visual

Communication

• Digital Technologies• Food & Nutrition • Furniture Making*• Furniture - Outdoor*

• Computing• Food Technology• Design & Visual

Communication• Materials Technology• Textiles Technology

• English• English

Support

• Mathematics • Science • Social Studiesyear 9

level 1 • English

• English in Progress (y11)

• English language & literacy (y11 / 12 / 13)

• Mathematicswith Extensions

• Mathematics

• Mathematics Applied (y11 / y12)

• Science

• Science Core

• Science Applied

• Geography• History

• Social Science

• Computing• Textiles Technology • Design&Visual

Communication • Design Innovation• Digital Technologies• Food & Nutrition • Furniture Making*• Furniture - Outdoor*

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Curriculum Planner: Junior Diploma

Curriculum Planner: NCEA levels 1, 2 and 3

NC National Certificate * Half Yearly Tauranga Girls’ College course

This is a guide only


Year TheArts PhysicalEducation Languages BusinessStudies & Health

TheArts PhysicalEducation Languages BusinessStudies Vocational & Health

• Physical Education and Health

year 9 • French• German• Japanese• Te Reo Whakato• Te Reo Whakatipu

• Art• Drama• Drama & Dance• Music • Musicianship• Nga Mahi a Te Rehia• Nga Toi Maori

• Smart Steps (Y11)• Early Childhood

Education • Animal Care*• Driver Education*• Hospitality Foundation

Skills• Practical Textiles

level 1 • PhysicalEducation

• Health Studies• Sport and

Recreation• Self Defence*• Aquatics*

(y11 / 12 / 13)

• French• German• Japanese• Spanish• TeReoMaori

• Accounting• Business

Studies• Economics

• Art• Contemporary

Music• Dance• Drama• Music

• Contemporary Maori Art

• Nga Mahi a Te Rehia


• Health Studies• Sport and

leadership (y12 / 13)

• Aquatics* (y11 / 12 / 13)

• French• German• Japanese• Spanish• TeReoMaori



• Legal Studies

• ContemporaryMusic• Dance• Design• Drama• Music• Photography• PracticalArt• Printmaking• Sculpture• Film & Media

Production

• Early Childhood Education (y12 / 13)

• Employment Skills (y12 / 13)

• Hospitality Services (A) NC (y12 / y13)


• Aquatics* (y11 / 12 / 13)

• French• German• Japanese• TeReoMaori



• Personal Finance

• Early Childhood Education (y12 / 13)

• Employment Skills (y12 / 13)

• Hospitality Services (B) NC (y12 / y13)

•ContemporaryMusic• Dance• Drama• HistoryofArt• Music• PracticalArt: -Design -Painting -Photography -Printmaking -Sculpture -Film&Media Production

year 10 • Physical Education and Health

• ESOL• French• German• Japanese• Te Reo Whakato• Te Reo Whakatipu

• Business Enterprise

• Business Enterprise

• Art• Dance• Drama• Music• Musicianship• Nga Mahi a Te Rehia• Nga Toi Maori

PAGE 7Subjects in bold are currently approved for university Entrance

Compulsory SubjectsEnglish, Mathematics, Physical Education and Health, Science and Social Studies, are each studied for one year.

Students will also participate in the Peer Coaching programme with Year 13 students.

OptionsArts:Two of - Art, Drama, Drama and Dance, Graphics and Design, Music or Musicianship, Nga Mahi a Te Rehia or Nga Toi Maori.

Languages:Two of - English Support, French, German, Japanese, Te Reo Maori, (Whakato or Whakatipu).

Technology:Two of - Computing, Design & Visual Communication, Food Technology, Materials Technology or Textiles Technology.

Compulsory SubjectsEnglish, Mathematics, Physical Education and Health, Science and Social Studies, are each studied for one year.

Options Arts:One of - Art, Dance, Drama, Music or Musicianship, Nga Mahi a Te Rehia or Nga Toi Maori.

FutureThinking:

Languages:One of - English Support, French, German, Japanese, Te Reo Maori, (Whakato or Whakatipu).

Technology:One of - Business Enterprise, Computing, Design & Visual Communication, Food Technology, Materials Technology or Textiles Technology.

year 9 year 10

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year 11 students study six subjects - an English, a Mathematics, a Science and three additional option subjects at NCEA level 1. Subjects offered at Tauranga Girls’ College deliver opportunities for students to gain credits towards their Level 1 National Certificate of Educational Achievement qualification. Prerequisites apply to most subjects indicating the minimum level of performance required from Year 10 learning in order to gain entry to Year 11.

– Students aspiring to Year 13 and entry to University or Polytechnic Institutions, need to select at least five subjects from the following NCEA Level 1 courses. Accounting, Art, Business Studies, Computer Science, Contemporary Maori Visual Art, Dance, Design Visual Communication, Drama, Economics, English, Food & Nutrition, French, Geography, German, Health Studies,

History, Japanese, Mathematics with Extensions Music, Nga Mahi a Te Rehia, Physical Education, Science, Spanish, Te Reo Maori, Textiles Technology.

– The following NCEA Level 1 courses are also available: Computing, Contemporary Music, Childhood Education, English in Progress, Food and Nutrition, Information Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Applied, Science Applied, Science Combined, Social Science, Sport and Recreation, Textiles Technology.

– National Certificate courses are available in Employment Skills.

– Students may study one pair of half-year subjects listed on page 11.

“ At Tauranga Girls’ College we pride ourselves on our sense of unity that is developed through teamwork which leads to success in all areas, whether it is in Academic, Sports or the Arts. We inspire and encourage each other to believe in ourselves and strive to achieve to our full potential. By setting goals, following dreams and finding our passions we are empowered at Tauranga Girls’ College to become strong successful women, who can interact positively and work effectively in any team. Go Team TGC!BRIDGET PRENDIVILLE, DEPuTY HEAD GIRL 2013

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year 11

year 12year 12 students study English and five additional option subjects from level 1 or 2.– Those students aspiring to Year 13 and

entry to University or Polytechnic Institutions, are advised to choose five from the following NCEA Level 2 courses: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computer Science, Computing, Contemporary Music, Dance, Design & Visual Communication, Design, Drama, Economics, English, Food & Nutrition, French, Geography, German, History, Japanese, Mathematics with Extensions, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Practical Art, Printmaking, Sculpture, Spanish, Te Reo Maori, Textiles Technology.

The following courses are also available:

– NCEA Level 1: Employment Skills, Mathematics Applied.

– NCEA Level 2: Early Childhood Education, English in Progress, English Language & Literacy, Environmental Science, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Money Management, Nutrition and Society, Science Applied, Sociology, Sport and Leadership, Television Production.

– National Certificate courses are available in: Employment Skills, Hospitality Services, Introductory Tourism.

– Students may study one pair of the half-year subjects listed on page 11.

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year 13year 13 students may choose any five or six subjects from NCEA levels 1, 2 or 3– Students studying for NCEA level 3 should

select five subjects from: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computer Science - Web Design, Computing, Contemporary Music, Dance, Drama, Economics, English, Design Technology Textiles, Food & Nutrition, French, Geography, German, Graphics and Design, History, History of Art, Japanese, Mathematics, Mathematics with Calculus, Mathematics: Statistics and Modelling, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Practical Art: Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture options, Spanish and Te Reo Maori.

The following courses are also available:

– NCEA level 2: Hospitality Services, English language and literacy, Sport and leadership.

– NCEA level 3: Early Childhood Education, 23ESA (English for speakers of other languages (academic), Sociology.

– National Certificate courses are available in: Employment Skills, Hospitality Services, Extension Tourism.

– Students may study one pair of the half-year subjects.

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Tauranga Girls’ College Half year subjectsStudents in years 11, 12 and 13 may choose one pair of these half yearly subjects to make up a full programme of study. These subjects are vocational in nature and provide students with the opportunity to gain credits towards NCEA. Half year subjects may not be repeated once taken in any of years 11, 12 or 13.

Half-yearly Courses: Animal Care and Technology AquaticsHospitality Foundation Skills Furniture Making Outdoor FurniturePractical TextilesSelf Defence


These included:

Scholarships

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Tauranga Girls’ College ex-students studying at university gain numerous university Scholarships.

– The university of Auckland Scholarship– The university of Auckland STEAM Scholarship

– The university of Waikato Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship

– The university of Waikato Bachelor of Engineering Fees Scholarship

– The university of Waikato School leaver Scholarships– The university of Waikato Plus One leaver Scholarship

– Massey university High Achiever Scholarships (Academic)

– Victoria university School leaver Scholarships for Academic Excellence

– Victoria university Equity Scholarship

– university of Otago leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships

– university of Otago Maori and Pacific Island Scholarship

– Bay of Plenty Polytechnic High Performance Academy Sports Scholarships


Scholarships 2013Sponsors of these prestigious awards confirm annually the availability of their Scholarship and offer them to students of Tauranga Girls’ College.

AlwynRobertThompsonMemorialScholarships - Up to $1200 for one year for B.Vet.Sci degree.- Up to $800 for one year for LLB degree at Waikato University. - Criteria: For a student who contributes to school life and has potential to contribute to

the community.

TheJoyOwens’Scholarship- $3000 annually for three years.- Criteria: For a student planning a tertiary qualification and who has general and

academic excellence with a strong sense of direction and motivation.

BayofPlentyEducationTrust- 2 Scholarships of $2000 year one and $1250 in subsequent year.- Criteria: For a student planning a tertiary qualification and who will be studying in the

fields of science and technology or emerging industries. Financial need is a criteria consideration.

TaurangaGirls’CollegeAnniversaryScholarship- $500 for one year.- Criteria: Student proposing tertiary study with academic ability, financial need and

ability to give back to the community.

TaurangaSunriseRotaryScholarship- $500 for one year- Criteria: Student who demonstrates participation, service to school and potential to

contribute to community.

MinolaGrantMemorialScholarship- 2 Scholarships of $2000 annually for three years.- Criteria: For a student planning a tertiary qualification and who has general and

academic excellence with a strong sense of direction and motivation.

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“ Tauranga Girls’ College offers a range of opportunities in all areas of the arts to be involved in. We encourage you to feel the adrenaline from performing. To discover the sense of achievement when you see the final product. And finally to push yourselves to the limits and fill your blank canvas with splashes of colour. There is guaranteed to be a place for you in the Tauranga Girls’ College family of arts!SHARON ANDERSON, ARTS DIRECTOR 2013


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A balanced education is one that delivers opportunities for the development of the whole person. Intellectual development needs to be balanced with physical, social, emotional and artistic development.

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At Tauranga Girls’ College, active participation from which our young women may gain confidence and a sense of achievement is encouraged. Throughout her college years, your daughter will be able to extend her talent or find new interests.

Individual activities that occur through music, sport, drama, public speaking and artistic endeavours all develop the qualities of dedication, determination, courage and self-reliance in the pursuit of performance goals.

Team activities all require an ability to concentrate on individual performance that combines to achieve the goals of the team. Commitment, loyalty, affirmation, encouragement, co-operation, affinity and fair play are all qualities to be developed through the team.

Student Activities

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Service activities require our young women to give their time in support of others. Many opportunities are available through peer coaching, peer tutoring, coaching sport, library, Health Centre service, hosting our visitors and representing our College at community functions.

With the community as our partner, we encourage our young women to participate fully in their secondary school years and amongst their peer group at College, local, regional and national levels. Beyond College such opportunities can become more obscure and extremely difficult to access without some experience. Tauranga Girls’ College has a great deal to offer your daughter.

Service Activities


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• Athletics• Beach Volleyball• Cross Country• Football• Future Problem Solving

• Kayaking• Music• Road Race• Sport Climbing• Surf Life Saving

• Synchronised Swimming• Tae Kwon Do• underwater Hockey• Volleyball

Sports

Tauranga Girls’ College New Zealand Representatives 2012

Tauranga Girls’ College students have an outstanding record of success in sporting and cultural competitions at regional and national levels, with some national titles being held.

BeachVolleyball Football Hockey

Cross Country TaeKwonDo UnderwaterHockey

Alice Bain

Isabella Kirk

Amy Robinson

Jamie Carpenter

Emma Cawte

Kara Timmer

Sophie Stewart-Hobbs

Megan Burrows

Michelle Prendiville

Courtney Coughlan

Kayaking

Susan Cumming Haylee Dangen Anna Higgins Chelsi Williams

Athletics Basketball BMX

Jessica Bitcheno Abby Goldie Amy Robinson Makayla Daysh Rebecca Hughes Shania Rawson

Amy Robinson

Kelly Saunders

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- Athletics- Badminton- Basketball- Beach Volleyball- Cross Country- Duathlon

- Equestrian- Football- Golf- Hockey- Kayaking- Multisport

- Netball- Road Race- Rowing- Rugby- Spirit of New

Zealand

- Sports Climbing- Squash- Surf Lifesaving- Swimming- Target Shooting- Tennis

- Touch Rugby- Triathlon- under Water Hockey- Volleyball- Waka Ama- Water Polo

Tauranga Girls’ College New Zealand Representatives 2012

Sports offered include:

“ Tauranga Girls’ College provides every athlete, everybody with the support and opportunities to fulfil their sporting aspirations: Here you are taught to adapt the Nike attitude and “just do it”. Weight strength and size doesn’t matter as you as a

student learn that you can achieve anything that you put your mind too.ARIANA ABBOTT, SPORTS CAPTAIN 2013

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Volleyball

Ariana Abbott Alice Bain

Renee Penny Kerryn Schroder

Alannah Thwaites Meikura Williams

Ella Duggan Stephanie Gunn Alexandra lawrence lauren Meyer

Madeleine Scott Amanda Somerfield Simone Te Kani Shemaiah Thomas

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Arts Committee

Christian Fellowship

Community Service Committee

Environment Committee

Executive Council

International Committee

Issues / Climate Committee

Kaupapa Maori Committee

Outdoor Pursuits

Radio Committee

School Environment

Selected local Charities

Social Committee

Sports Council

Student Council

World Vision 40-Hour Famine

Community Activities

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Entrepreneurial Activities

The success of Tauranga Girls’ College year 10 students in national Enterprise competitions has seen them contribute their time and over $29,000 to local community organizations.

BP Community Projects

College Herald

Environmental Awards

Future Problem Solving

Reserve Bank Competition

School Magazine

SELL Business Experience

young Enterprise Scheme

young Innovator Competition

ArtsfestBarbershop ChorusBig BandChamber EnsembleChorale 1Chorale 2 College Herald WritingCombined School ProductionsCommunications CommitteeCreative WritingDebatingDrama Committee Drama ProductionsFashion ParadeGlobal ConnexionsGuitar EnsembleJazz Combo

Kapahakalighting and SoundMootingMusic CommitteeNga Manu KoreroNga Toi CommitteeNZ young DesignersOratoryPercussion GroupRock BandsShakespeare CompetitionsStage ChallengeStarquestSymphonic BandTe Ao Marama Maori WritingTheatre SportsVisual Arts Committee

Performing & Visual Arts

young Enterprise Scheme: Dragons Den

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At Tauranga Girls’ College, students have many facilities available to them on campus.

– International Student Centre.– Whare wananga.– Heated swimming pool, large sports field,

netball and tennis courts.– Gymnasium complex with a main Sports

arena, a recreational activities room and a weight training bay.

– Drama/video studio.– Media equipment for Journalism, Art and

Television Production.– Keyboard music laboratory with listening

posts and recording studio.– Digital photography, colour photocopier,

ceramics bay and pottery kiln.– Multimedia Studio.– Technology and Design workshop with

access to electronic and CAD technology.

Student Facilities

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– A multi-resource library, network, Internet link, computers, senior study facilities, private reading areas, microfiche reader, careers information centre, as well as a wide range of books, magazines and digital resources.

– A learning Support Centre for individual tuition and assistance with learning and study skills.

– Computer laboratories with access to intranet and internet.

– Wireless campus.

– Flexible access to bookable computer suites.

– Careers room with computerised career database.

– Health Centre with a registered nurse in attendance.

– year 13 common room.– Canteen.

2013 National mooting champions

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Respect (Manaakitanga) Be positive, caring and encouragingBe accepting of differenceRespect other people’s right to learnHave good manners and act with integrity

Tauranga Girls’CollegeValuesempowering tomorrow’s women

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Participation (Mahi Tahi) Aim high and get involvedShow leadershipMeet deadlines and commitmentsBe on time and prepared to learn

Pride (Mana Motuhake) Be the best we can beBe proud of ourselves and of our achievements Be proud to be problem solvers and innovators Be proud to be a member of our diverse school community

“By encouraging individual responsibility, integrity and respect for the rights of others”

InformationAttendanceSchool is a place of work and for our students to be successful in their work they must attend school whenever the College is open. Students must always, on the first day of return to College after any absence, bring a note signed by their parent, stating the reason for and date of their absence and give it to their Tutor.

During school hours, students must be in class unless they have permission from their teacher to be out of class. Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds without a pass.

HealthStudents who are ill during the day, or who are injured while at school, are attended to in the Health Centre. The Health Centre Co-ordinator, Mrs Janice Hardy, is available to students from 8.45am to 3.00pm Monday-Friday. Students who require medication during the day should leave it with Mrs Hardy. If a student is too ill to return to class, her parents will be notified to make arrangements for her transport home.

The Student Health Co-ordinator, Ms Jane Adams, is available to students and staff. Her role is to provide positive and on-going support and resources in the health area.

A doctor runs a free adolescent medical clinic at the College every Thursday. Parental permission is required for students to access this service. The Student Health Co-ordinator is available to students through the Health Centre.

Parents are asked to advise the College of any physical disability or medical condition which could affect the student at school so that correct first aid may be administered in cases of emergency.

uniformIf correct uniform is not worn an explanation note may be addressed to the tutor teacher however a student will receive a detention until such time as correct uniform is presented. (See Uniform page 28 in Prospectus).

PassesStudents who have dental, medical or specialist appointments during school hours must bring a note from their parents to the Student Reception at the Office no later than 9.00am in order for it to be signed and recorded.

During interval and lunchtime, students are expected to remain on the College campus. If an emergency arises, a special lunch pass may be issued by the Deputy Principals.

Students should always wear correct school uniform. In exceptional circumstances and for a very short-term, permission to wear non-uniform items may be obtained from the Deputy Principals.

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TransportBicycle racks are provided and are located off the 22nd Avenue entrance. Students must wear a cycle helmet and have a method of securing and identifying their cycle. Cycles are not to be ridden in the school grounds and the Road Code applies at all times.

Bus Transport is provided by Tauranga Schools’ Transport Group (www.schooltransport.org.nz)as assistance to parents in getting students to school. To be eligible for bus transport, students must live 4.8 km or more from their nearest College. Bus route information is available in December and final arrangements are made at the commencement of the school year. A bus pass will be issued to your daughter for her to demonstrate to the bus driver her entitlement to travel by bus. Students who use this service are expected to show concern for the health and safety of others when travelling on buses. If you have any concerns about buses, please telephone and ask to speak to Mrs Deborah Taylor.

Cars may be used to travel to school if necessary and students who intend to use a car must register their intention with the Year 12/13 Deputy Principal. Consent forms are available from the Deputy Principal and Student Reception. Cars are to be used before and after school only and in

accordance with licensing regulations. Street parking only is available for students, requiring students to show consideration for our residential and business neighbours. Students are not to park in the school grounds.

libraryThe library is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm each day. To go to the library during class hours students need to bring a note from their teacher.

NewslettersThe Principal emails out monthly newsletters on the first Wednesday of every month and a mid-month newsletter is put onto the website. Hard copies are available. Both the mid-month and monthly newsletters can always be found on the school website at www.tgc.school.nz. Education news, student achievements and activities, as well as events for parents are brought to your attention each month. Other events and opportunities your daughter may be offered by her teachers will be communicated to you as they arise.

Neither the use nor possession of cigarettes, cigarette lighters, alcohol or drugs are permitted at school, when in school uniform, or at any school function.

Cell phones are not required at school. Any cell phone used or turned on during school hours may be confiscated. Lost or missing cell phones remain the student’s responsibility.

All articles of clothing and possessions should be clearly marked with the owner’s name.

Valuable articles and large sums of money should not be brought to school. Any fees or payments may be deposited at the Fees Office before school, at interval, lunchtime or after school.

A limited number of lockers are available. If a student requires a locker she may apply to the Deputy Principal in charge of resources. A combination lock will be required.

Any lost property should be reported immediately to a teacher and to the Nurse in the Health Centre, where lost property is kept. Named property is returned to students. If property is stolen it must be reported immediately to the teacher and to Student Reception.

Students are not permitted to have visitors at school. Visitors are required to sign in and out at our reception desk.

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For Out of Zone Applicants

There will be an estimated forty places available on application to out-of-zone applicants. These will be processed in the following order of priority:

- First priority will be given to any applicant who is a sibling of a current student of the school. Proof of sibling relationship may be requested.

- Second priority will be given to any applicant who is a sibling of a former student of the school. Proof of sibling relationship may be requested.

- Third priority will be given to any applicant who is a child of an employee of the Board of Trustees of the school.

- Fourth priority will be given to all other applicants.

Enrolment SchemeThe Secretary for Education has approved the need for Tauranga Girls’ College Board of Trustees to operate an enrolment scheme under S11 Education Act 1989 in order to prevent overcrowding.

The legislation requires the Board of Trustees to create a geographic zone and families who live within that zone are guaranteed enrolment. Proof of residency will be requested.

The Geographic Zone For Tauranga Girls’ College is as follows:Students will be offered enrolment if their usual place of residence is on the Tauranga Girls’ College side of the following road boundaries:

– Mount Harbour Bridge to Mount Maunganui

– Chapel Street Causeway Bridge, 65 Chapel Street

– Waihi Road to Bethlehem and all addresses to the west of Waihi Road

– All addresses from Bethlehem to Waipapa River

– Kaimai Summit on SH29, up to Number 2860 SH29

– Pyes Pa Road up to Number 2300, including Taumata Road

– Mountain Road up to Number 450, including Seales Road

– Welcome Bay Road up to Number 830, excluding Kairua Road and Rocky Cutting Road

– Welcome Bay Road between Waitao Road and Rocky Cutting Road from the west of the half-way point between the two roads.

– The southern boundary including Ohaupara and Mangorewa streams, Mangatoi Road, Whataroa Road and Te Matai Road.

– Maungatapu Causeway Bridge

– Matakana Island


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Enrolment Procedure

For Out of Zone Applicants

– Telephone reception 578 8114 to request an enrolment pack.

– Telephone reception to arrange an enrolment interview appointment.

– If there are more applicants than places available, a ballot will occur 16 September 2013.

– You will be notified in writing of the outcome and, if offered a place, have 14 days to confirm that offer.

– Any vacancies that subsequently arise will be filled by those applicants on our waiting list.

For Contributing Schools:– Enrolment packs will be delivered to

schools in July.

– Enrolment interviews will be scheduled through your daughter’s Year 8 teacher.

– Your enrolment will be confirmed in writing.

Preparation For Interview:– Complete the applications form and

attach a copy of the documents required.

– Bring these papers to your enrolment interview.

Enrolment • ApplicationsforenrolmentcloseFriday6September2013forthe2014schoolyear.

* Please check with College if in doubt before purchasing.


SkirtYears 9-11Navy blue / mid blue check wool-polyester (material pattern BPW096) pleated skirt. Knee length.

Years 12-13Navy blue wool - polyester pleated skirt. Knee length.

TopTauranga Girls’ College monogrammed polo shirt with blue and black striped collar or a white cotton, non-ribbed, roll-neck long sleeved skivvy (winter only).

JerseyorMicro-fleeceTauranga Girls’ College, navy blue, striped V-neck woollen jersey or Tauranga Girls’ College, navy blue, monogrammed zip front fleece.

FootwearPlain white ankle socks or navy blue/black/skin colour opaque pantyhose.

Black polishable leather regulation* lace-up school shoes or blue Roman Sandals or McKinlays navy Safari sandal in summer. Flat sole ‘ballet-type’ lace up shoes are not acceptable.

JacketTauranga Girls’ College regulation Jacket or Tauranga Girls’ College Blazer or a plain navy blue anorak/parka.

ScarfNavy Blue

FormalBusiness shirt, Tauranga Girls’ College tie.

PhysicalEducationNavy Taslon shorts.

Plain white blouse or T-shirt or Tauranga Girls’ College T-shirt.

Swimwear (not bikinis)

For winter, navy blue track suit pants and sports shoes are optional.

JewelleryA wrist watch, one sleeper or stud in each ear and hair ribbons of school colour are permitted.

STOCKISTS:Active Schoolwear 111 Grey Street and Postie Plus, Fraser Cove.

Footwear: Active Schoolwear, Hannahs, Number 1 Shoe Warehouse, The Warehouse.

Tauranga Girls’ College uniformsEvery student attending the College agrees on enrolment to wear the uniform fully and correctly. The manner in which our students present themselves for daily work reflects their sense of pride. To maintain personal status and high standards for our College, it is important that all our students are well presented.

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yEAR 13 SuMMER uNIFORM

SENIOR WINTER uNIFORM

JuNIOR SuMMER uNIFORM

JuNIOR WINTER uNIFORM


PersonnelPrincipalMrs Pauline Cowens, BSc, PG Dip SM

Heads of DepartmentArtMrs Megan Johnston, DFA, Dip Tchg

Business StudiesMrs Judith Maurice, Dip Sp Subjects

ComputingMr Andrew Chapman, BPhEd,

MEd (e-Learning)

PerformingArtsMs Jodie Moore , BA (Hons)

EnglishMrs Sally McCann, BA (Hons) HED

EmploymentSkillsMrs Janet Whiteman, B Ed

FoodandFashionMs Sheryl Bailey, TTC

GuidanceMs Judith Burr, Dip G C

LanguagesMs Nena Rovekamp, BA,

Goethe Inst Cert, GDITE

LearningSupportMs Katherine Mordue, BA, B Ed

MathematicsMr Lewis Hockings, M Sc (Hons)

MusicMiss Stephanie Geor, B Mus, B Ed

PhysicalEducationMiss Jill Noble, Dip PE

ScienceTo be advised

Social SciencesMr Murray Armstrong, MA (Hons)

TechnologyandDesignMr Christopher Ferguson, Adv TC,

TTC, Dip Sp Subjects

TeReoMs Christine Brooks BA (1st class Hons)

DeputyPrincipalsMrs Caroline Bird, B Ed

Mrs Philippa Ferguson, B Ed

Ms Glenda Rowlands, B PE (on leave)

Mrs J Leonie Summerville, Dip PE ATCL

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Deans

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DirectorsDirectorofSportMr Mark Elliott, MA (Hons)

DirectorofExtensionandEnrichmentMrs Felicity Pitt, B Soc Sc

DirectorInternationalStudentsMrs Julie Sommerville, MA (Hons)

Te KotahitangaLeadFacilitatorTeKotahitangaProjectMrs Shirley Keno, BA

Mrs Karen Scott, BSc (Hons) PGCertEdL+M Year 13

Mrs Marjorie Wilkinson, B Tech (Hons) Year 13

Mrs Carolyn Nemeth, BA Year 12

Ms Judith Somerville, BA Year 12

Mrs Kathryn Keereweer B Tchg Year 11

Mr Donald Wallis, BMS Year 11

Mrs Jacqualine Gould, B Tchg Year 10

Mrs Robyn Mankelow BA Year 10

Mrs Margot Glaser-Brown, BPE: Year 9

Mrs Audrey Keightley, Dip HE: Year 9

Kaituitui Tauira MaoriMrs Shirley Keno, BA


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TeachersMs Kylie Adam, BFA Mrs Birney Ahomiro-Robinson, BMEd Mrs Jane Baker, Dip HEMs Olivia Barclay, BSci, Ms Kelly Baxter, BA SciMrs Sandi Bell, BBS, GDITE Grad Dip IT,

Cert TesolMrs Robin Blair, BAMs Linda Boubee-Hill, BA, M Ed Ms Christina Cassells, BAMrs Elizabeth Coster, BSc Mrs Marcia Devantier, B HSc, LTCL (piano)Mr Carl Evanson, Dip Art, B ComMrs Louise Fletcher, BA, BScMs Pamela Foyle, B EdMiss Kate Gallant, BAMrs Yvonne Gilbert, BA Mrs Roberta Gover, B Ed, PG Dip Lang Lit EdMiss Dianne Govind, B PEMrs Sarah Graham, BAMs Natalia Grobler, BA/LLB

(maternity leave)Ms Amanda Haines, BBS Grad Dip TchgMiss Kate Harvey, Master of Sci

(1st Class Hons) Miss Simone Head, BSpEx, Dip Tchg Mr Richard Hendra, BScMr Philip Hewes, BAS, Grad Dip Sec Mr John Highfield, Dip TMrs Melanie Hill, B Ed (maternity leave)Mrs Nicola Hodson, B Soc Sci (Hons)

Post Grad Cert of EdMrs Jocelyn Holden, BA (Hons) Mr Peter Holman, B EdMrs Pamela Jones B Soc SciMrs Anna Leach, BA, B Ed (maternity leave)Ms Rachael Leckie, BScMiss Julienne Lindsay, BAMiss Nicola MacKenzie, B PE

(maternity leave)Mrs Erika Mastny B Ed PE Dip TchgMr Murray Mason, TTCMs Chrystal Marshall B Computer DesignMrs Lynley Marston, B Edu

Mrs Laura McIntosh, BA Mr Ewan McLeod, BA (Hons) Dip Tchg,

Grad Cert Career Development Mrs Kim Moore BSocSci Mrs Stephanie O’Sullivan, BSc (Hons)Ms Tamara Patete, BAMrs Jennifer Peeters, MA, (Hons)

(maternity leave)Ms Rita Perigo, BAppSci, BAMs Agnes Peyron, MAMr Dallas Pitt, Dip TMiss Michelle Pollard, BScMs Rosemarie Potter BA B TchngMrs Bridget Prendiville, BSc (Hons)Mr Todd Rowling, B Hort Sci Ms Carina Rumney, BAMs Naomi Schionning B Sci (Hons)

(maternity leave)Mrs Tess Scully, B Ed

(Specialist Classroom Teacher)Mrs Georgina Shanks, TTC, Dip TchgMr Jeffrey Shields, BA (Hons) PGCEMs Joella Skilleter, BA Ms Chantal Stopford, B CounsellingMs Anita Taylor, BSc, Grad Dip TchgMr Richard Taylor, BScMrs Te Rau Oriwa Te Moni, B Maori Ed,

Dip Tchg, Tohu Matauranga, Post Grad Dip Ed (SNRT)

Ms Joanna Thomason, B PE Mrs Vivien Ting, B Sc, Grad Dip SecMrs Suzanne Todd-McKeown, BA (Hons)

(maternity leave) Mrs Sarah Tortoiseshell, B Sci, Dip Tchg Mr J Peter Trass, BScMrs Beth Trebilco, B EdMrs Kylie Valentine BAMrs Sheryl Walker, BA Mrs Ann Marie Wilson, BA & PG Dip TchgMrs Alice Woodward, BSc, BA, Grad Dip

Career Development (maternity leave)Mrs Rosemary Wright, TTCMrs Barbara Young, Dip PE


Administrative StaffMs Jane Adams (Student Health Co-ordinator)

Mrs Denise Andrews (Principal’s PA)

Mr Trevor Brown (Caretaker)

Mr Robin Carr (Property & Grounds Manager)

Mrs Anne Cooke (Reception)

Mrs Annette Davidson, BA, PG Dip SM (Attendance Adviser)

Mr Armand de Villiers (Network Administrator)

Mrs Donna Hannah (Information Technology Learning Facilitator)

Mrs Janice Hardy (Health Centre Co-ordinator)

Mrs Wilna Human (Finance Officer)

Mr Pedersen Kohu (Property)

Mrs Elsie Kortegast (Office / Photocopy Technician)

Mr John Laugesen (Executive Officer)

Mr Graeme Leigh-McKenzie (Attendance Adviser)

Miss Rosemary Middleton, BA, PGDA, NZLSC (Librarian)

Mrs Angela Murphy (Technology Technician)

Mrs Mavis Ollerenshaw (Library)

Mr Pradip Patel (Grounds)

Mrs Dana Payakovich, BSc (Science Technician)

Mrs Linda Penniket (Sports Assistant)

Mrs Anne Robinson (Homestay Co-ordinator)

Mrs Deborah Taylor (Office)

Mrs Louise Umbers (Office Co-ordinator)

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Teacher AidesMrs Robynne Andrews (International)

Mrs Adele Elliott (Special Needs/ESOL)

Mrs Debbie Hodson (Special Needs)

Mrs Gwen Ombler (ESOL)

Ms Morgan Reid (Special Needs)

Miss Xin Ting - Mandarin Language Assistant


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School DetailsSchool donation 2014$120 for one student – if paid each term:

Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 $40 per term

Or

$110 if paid in full by end of Term 1.

These amounts include one school magazine.

$90 second and each subsequent member of same family (excludes magazine)

Board of Trustees (BOT)Miss Huia Ackerman (Student Trustee)

Mr Stephen Boyle

Dr Andrew Chancellor

Mrs Megan Cleverley (Chairperson)

Mrs Pauline Cowens (Principal)

Mrs Lesley Jensen

Ms Tess Scully (Staff Trustee)

Mr Kevin Turanga

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)Mrs Jean Walters (Chairperson)

Mrs Susan O’Neil (Secretary)

Term Dates 2014TERM1Anniversary Day: Monday 27 January 2014

Tuesday 28 January: Teacher Only Day

Wednesday29January-Thursday17April2014Wednesday 29 January: year 13Thursday 30 January: year 9Friday 31 January: Whole School

Thursday 6 February: Waitangi Day

Easter: Good Friday 18 April, Easter Monday 21 April, Easter Tuesday 22 April

Friday 25 April: Anzac Day

TERM2Monday5May-Friday4July2014Monday 2 June: Queen’s Birthday

TERM3Monday21July-Friday26September2014 TERM4Monday13October-Thursday11December2014Monday 27 October: labour Day:

Note: Term dates may vary to comply with Ministry of Education requirements.

PROSPECTuS 2014Tauranga Girls’ College930 Cameron RoadTauranga 3112NEW ZEAlAND

Telephone: 07 578 8114Facsimile: 07 578 8447

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.tgc.school.nz

Documents

Prospectus 2014