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international ProspectusTe Puke

www.tepuke.school.nz

for a real Kiwi experience...

Tena koutou katoa. Welcome.

I am proud to introduce our wonderful school to you, and welcome you to join us. As a student of Te Puke High School, you will be placed at the heart of our school and provided with many great learning opportunities, which will help you develop as a confident, connected, actively involved lifelong learner.

Te Puke High School is a truly multicultural community, comprising of students and staff from many different nationalities, and where all cultures are valued and celebrated. You, as an international student, will bring your own culture and become an important citizen of our school, thereby enhancing our cultural diversity. There are many wonderful learning opportunities for you at Te Puke High School to help you develop your knowledge, skills and attitude. We offer you a real Kiwi experience. I hope to see you soon. Te Puke High School is a friendly, future-focused, student-centred school.

Te Puke High School is small enough to care and large enough to compete.

Alan Liddle,

Principal

Welcome

Vision for Te Puke High School Inspiring everyone to be future focussed learners who realise their potential.

Mission Statement for Te Puke High School To provide a stimulating environment that challenges and engages each and every learner.

• TePukeHighSchoolisafriendly future-focused, co-educational community school.

• Thereareapproximately1,000studentsagedfrom13yearsto18yearsofage.

• ClassesarefromYear9toYear13andanacademic programme is offered to suit the individual needs of the student.

• TePukeHighSchoolhasasmallnumberof students from around the world and they receive personalised care.

• TheveryimportantCoreValuesofTePukeHigh School are Respect, Responsibility, Relationships and Reaching Potential.

• Afullrangeofsubjectsareoffered,including Drama, Art, Music, Languages, ESOL and Outdoor Education.

Core Values

ResPecT

RelaTionshiPs

Reaching PoTenTial

ResPonsibiliTy

Te Puke High School

location

New Zealand• Supportivelearningenvironment

• Personalattentionfromteachingstaffinrelatively small classes

• Worldfamoussceneryandexcitingactivities and adventures

• Lowercrimeratesthanothercountries

• Wellknownforbeingwelcominganddiverse, accepting many cultures

• NZhasagreatsenseofbalance– study / life / health / urban / landscape

• Cleanfreshairwith‘temperateclimate’

Te Puke / Bay of Plenty• LocatedintheBayofPlenty/Tauranga

area famous for its beautiful beaches and landscapes as well as adventure activities and shopping

• 20minutesfromTaurangacity(120,000approxinhabitants),40minutesfromRotorua and lovely Mount Maunganui is only15minutesaway

• TePukeisafriendlysemi-ruraltownofapproximately10,000inhabitants

• Moderateclimatewithlotsofsunshine

• Sun,surfandshoppingallcloseby

• Kiwifruitcapitaloftheworld

• Thrivingfarmingregion

• Theareaoffers–beautifulscenery,bushwalks, fishing, diving, surfing, horse-riding, beaches, sky diving, sun, shopping and many more fun activities

• 3hourdrivefromAucklandcityora25minute direct flight

• TePukeisanidealplaceforinternationalstudents to have a real Kiwi experience

Te Puke

tauranga

mt. maunganui

whakatane

20mins

wellington

auckland

rotorua

Te Puke

3hrs

tauranga

Academic ProgrammeJuNior SCHool

SENior SCHool (NCEA* lEVElS 1, 2 & 3)

yeaR english MaTheMaTics science social sciences Technology

• FoodTechnology• TextilesTechnology• WoodTechnology• MetalTechnology• DesignandVisual

communication

• English• ESOL

• Mathematics • Science• Agriculture/

Horticulture

• SocialStudies• Economics

yeaR 10

• English• ESOL

• Mathematics • Science • SocialStudiesyeaR 9

• FoodandNutrition• TextilesTechnology• FurnitureMaking• EngineeringSkills• DesignandVisual

communication• Technicraft

• English• MediaStudies• ESOL

• Mathematics• MathematicswithNumeracy

• Science• Agriculture/

Horticulture• TradesAcademyAgriculture

• Geography• History• Economics/

Accounting• BusinessStudies

level 1

english MaTheMaTics science social sciences Technology

• FoodandNutrition• Hospitality• TextilesTechnology• EngineeringSkills• FurnitureMaking• DesignandVisual

communication

• English• MediaStudies• ESOL

• Mathematics • Science• Biology• Chemistry• Physics• Agriculture• Horticulture• Environmental

Science• PrimaryIndustryAcademy

• Geography• History• Tourism• Economics• Accounting• BusinessEducation

level 2

• FoodandNutrition• Hospitality• TextilesTechnology• FurnitureMaking• Automotive• Engineering• DesignandVisual

communication

• English• MediaStudies• ESOL

• Mathematics• Calculus• Statistics

• Biology• Chemistry• Physics• Agriculture/

Horticulture• PrimaryIndustryAcademy

• Geography• History• Tourism• Economics• Accounting• BusinessEducation

level 3

The aRTs Pe & healTh languages coMPuTing

• Art• Drama• Dance• Music

• PhysicalEducation &Health• PlusUltra

• French• Japanese• TeReoMaori

• InformationTechnology

• Art• Drama• Music

• PhysicalEducation &Health• PlusUltra

• French• Japanese• Spanish• TeReoMaori

• InformationTechnology

• SkillsforLiving• Skills4Success

• VisualArtExploration• Drama• Dance• Music• MusicPerformance

• PhysicalEducation &Health• HealthStudies

• Japanese• TeReoMaori• Spanish• French

• DigitalInformationTechnology

The aRTs Pe & healTh languages coMPuTing

• Skills4Success• CareersEducation• Gateway• EarlyChildhood

Studies• YouthApprenticeship• PracticalPathwaystoAchievement

• VisualArtExploration

• DigitalPhotographicArt

• GraphicDesign and Promotion

• PhotographicArt• Drama• Dance• Music• MusicPerformance

• ExerciseScience• Sport&Recreation• OutdoorEducation• HealthStudies

• Japanese• TeReoMaori• Spanish• French

• DigitalInformationTechnology• Computer

Applications

• LifeSkills• Gateway• EarlyChildhood

Studies• YouthApprenticeship

• VisualArtExploration

• DigitalPhotographicArt

• GraphicDesignand Promotion

• Drama• Dance• Music• MusicPerformance

• ExerciseScience• Sport&Recreation• OutdoorEducation• HealthStudies

• Japanese• TeReoMaori• Spanish• French

• DigitalInformationTechnology• Computer

Applications

*NCEA–NationalCertificateofEducationalAchievements.Subjectsmayvaryeachyeardependingonclassnumbersandtimetabling.

• FoodTechnology• TextilesTechnology• WoodTechnology• MetalTechnology• DesignandVisual

communication

Co-CurricularActivitiesA wide variety of co-curricular activities are offered throughout the year through the school and the community. However, the list varies each term and year and times may vary. We will endeavour to assist our international students to get involved in activities of their choice either at school or through the local community.

SPorT TErM 1 TErM 2 TErM 3 TErM 4

7sRugby • •Archery • • Athletics • •Badminton • • • •Basketball • • CanoePolo • •Cricket • •CrossCountry • Cycling Equestrian • • • •Football • • Futsal • •Golf • • Hockey • • Kayaking • •LawnBowls • •Motocross • • • •MountainBiking • • Netball • • Rugby • • RugbyLeague • • Skiing/Snowboarding • • Football • • Squash • • Surfing • •Swimming • •Tennis • •TouchRugby • •Volleyball • •

SPorT TErM 1 TErM 2 TErM 3 TErM 4

WakaAma • • • •WaterPolo • •WhiteWaterKayaking • •Orienteering • • OutdoorPursuits • • Cactus-Bootcamp • •

PErforMiNg ArTS

LipSynch • Production • TalentQuest • PerformingArtsConcert •CulturalConcert • TalentQuest •GardenArtsFestival •

MuSiC

Choir • • • •ComboJazzBand • • • •ConcertBand • • • •ConcertRockBand • • • •JuniorBand • • • •MusicTutoring • • • •Orchestra • • • •

CoMMiTTEES

CulturalCommittee • • • •SADD • • • •GiftedandTalented • • • •

Pastoral care

Director of international Students• TheDirectorofInternationalStudentsinteractsdaily

with the students and monitors their well-being and academic programme.

• Sheprovideson-goingsupportforstudentstoensurethattheyarecopingwithlifeinNewZealandandatschool.

• TheDirectormaintainsregularcontactwithagents, parents and homestays.

Homestay Manager• Shecarefullyselectsfriendly,active,warmandcaring

homestays for international students to have a real Kiwi experience.

• Sheprovidesawiderangeofhomestayoptions,includingfarm stays, kiwifruit orchards, in town or near the beach.

• TheHomestayManagerinterviewsandpolice-vetsall new homestay families and meets regularly with them when they are hosting an international student.

international Student Assistant• Assistswithadministrationtasksforthedepartment.

• Helpsstudentswithinsuranceclaims,visaextensions,booking trips.

• Maintainsdatabaseofstudent,homestayandagentdetails.

• Assistsinternationalstudentswithanyqueriesandissues.

ESol Support• Englishlanguagesupportisavailabletoallinternational

students if necessary.

• ThesesmallclassescaterforalllevelsofEnglish.

• SupportandpreparationfortheIELTS’examinationcan be provided if required.

orientation• InternationalStudentsparticipateinanOrientation

Programme on their arrival.

• ThisprogrammeprovidesinformationtohelpinternationalstudentslearnmoreaboutlifeinNewZealand,theschoolsystem and living with their homestay.

• TheCareersDepartmentwillhelpcreateanindividualacademicprogrammetobestsuitthestudent’sneeds.

School Support• SmallGroupLeaders

• HouseLeaders

• AcademicDeans

• Counsellor

• Nurse

• Doctor

TePukeHighSchoolisasignatorytotheCodeofPracticeforthePastoralCareofInternationalStudents.CopiesoftheCodeareavailableonrequestfromTePukeHighSchoolorfromtheNewZealandMinistryofEducationwebsiteinavariety of languages at: www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

New Zealand immigration NewZealandImmigrationServiceisresponsiblefortheissueofallvisasfortraveltoNewZealand.Fulldetailsofvisarequirements,adviceonrightstoemploymentinNewZealandwhilestudying,andreportingrequirementsareavailablethroughtheNewZealandImmigrationServiceandcan be viewed at http://www.immigration.govt.nz

insuranceInternational Students must have current and comprehensive medical and travel insurance while studying inNewZealand.Itisstronglyrecommendedthattheinsurancecoversthestudent’spersonalbelongings. Te Puke High School is required to sight and approve all types of student insurance. An English translation of any overseas insurance policy is compulsory. Insurance can be arranged by Te Puke High School.

CodeofPractice

Sharon Whiting - Homestay

We have loved being a homestay family for the last two years and have had boys and girls from different countries. We enjoy learning about other cultures, especially food! We like teaching our students about our culture and getting them involved with activities at the weekend.Vincentisagreatteacherandhas always enjoyed spending time doing different activities. We always sit around the dinner table in the evening and discuss the students' day at school, what they have learnt etc.

HomestaysTe Puke High School offers a wonderful range of homestays, some are near the school, others close to the beach and shopping mall or some on farms and kiwifruit orchards. We carefully match homestays with our international student profiles and all homestays provide:

• 3mealsaday,includinglunch

• Warm,comfortablebedroom

• Welcoming,supportiveand caring environment

• ArealKiwiexperience

All homestays are selected carefullyandarePoliceVetted.

Necia McBride - Homestay

We really enjoyed hosting an international student.Christinwasactiveandlikedto get involved in our family. We did many things together and we really liked showingherareal‘kiwi’experience.Werode horses, went to the snow and spent time at the beach and lakes. It was lovely to learn about another culture. We now have a close bond and we are looking forward to visiting them one day. It was averyspecialexperienceandChristinisnow a part of our family.

Cream–Thailand

IhavefoundNZthemostbeautiful place ever, so are the people. My homestay areamazing–veryKiwi,friendly, supportive and kind. Te Puke High School offers plenty of new subjects that I have never done before and wonderful teachers and students that helped me alot.I’mveryhappythatIcametoNZ.

Sayaka–Japan

MytimeinNewZealandhas been so amazing and awesome. I could have a lot of experiences, everything wasafirstforme.I’mhappy to study at Te Puke High School. My homestay is really nice, friendly and they always help me to try somethingnew.I’msuremyexperienceinNZwillbereally good for my life.

StudentVoice

Charles–Hong Kong

MytimeinNewZealandisveryawesome and my host family are very nice. They always take me to many place. The teachers at Te Puke High School are helpful and friendly. I have tried some new subjects like Spanish and Accounting. The International Department are really helpful. They care about all the international student.

Amelia–China

NewZealandisanamazingplace.Beautifulviewsandnicepeople.IliketostudyinNZ,theteachers love to help us. I love my homestay, they have given me a lot of different and unforgettable experiences. They have helped me alotwithmyEnglish.IloveNZ.

Joel–Germany

I experienced a year full of adventures and was able to meet wonderful people.GoingtoNewZealandisoneof the best decisions in my life. While IwasstayinginNewZealand,Ilivedinan awesome homestay family. I totally enjoyed living in another family! The Kiwi students at Te Puke High School included me quickly in their groups and their friendships. Through that I was able to make a lot of friends and hadfunthroughoutmyyearinNewZealandandatTePukeHighSchool.

Heyguys,ifyouaren’tsureyetifyouwould like to do a year at Te Puke High School, my tip is DO IT!!!

P.S:NewZealandisthebest.

Sofia–Argentina

MytimeinNewZealandwas great. The people there are wonderful. At Te Puke High School you will have a lot of fun because you can choose many different subjects and you can go on school trips. The families are really good, and like having international students. The international department are also very helpful and supportive.

Forfurtherinformation,pleasegotoourwebsite:

www.tepuke.school.nzTe Puke high school 19TuiStreet,POBox344,TePuke3153Telephone:+6475739769ext.350Fax:+6475739768Email:international.students@tepuke.school.nz

Orcontact:The Director of international students