Taieri College International Prospectus

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

The family and community of Taieri College invite you to come and share with us and learn about New Zealand and its education system. We are proud of our school

and our town and like to share it with people from other countries. This is a safe place to send your children and we promise that we will give them a good

experience.

Christina Herrick

Principal

Masters in Counselling (Honours),

BA, Diploma in Audiology,

Certificate in Teaching Deaf, Certificate in Education

MISSION STATEMENT

To deliver a challenging and enriching education in a supportive environment that

will transform the lives of our students.

ERO REPORT FEBRUARY 2009

High quality pastoral care.

Students receive a significant amount of personalised support. Facilities for international students are spacious and include a large kitchen

area and a separate room for relaxation and socialisation. Good quality English language support is provided.

ESOL classes are small and designed to be a pathway to students’ learning in other areas rather than a subject in its own right.

Teacher aides provide support for international students in mainstream classes.

.

INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT

Mrs North Director of International Students

Dean of International Students HOD ESOL

Mrs Loughrey

Accommodation Co-ordinator

Teacher Aide for International Students

Mr Letts

ESOL Teacher

Mrs Shanks

Personal Assistant to Director

TAIERI COLLEGE

a co-educational state school

1050 students

Year 7-13

NCEA results are above the national average

a safe and caring environment

extensive pastoral care and support systems

well qualified, experienced language support teachers, who offer

extensive ESOL programmes at all levels

NCEA Level 1-3, Scholarship

TOEFL and IELTS.

Teacher Aide help is available in mainstream classes.

students are assisted to set positive and rewarding goals

an orientation programme which familiarises students with

everyday English, the facilities in the College and Mosgiel.

ESOL classes

International students are placed in mainstream at a level they

can have success in

Students are expected to participate in all class assessments

and activities.

Students are encouraged to participate in as many co-curricular

activities as possible.

Signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of

International Students www.minedu.govt.nz

School Campus – 8 hectares of ground

HOMESTAY

International students are placed carefully in a

caring homestay family.

UNIFORMS

School uniform is compulsory at all year levels.

Senior uniform Junior uniform

Uniform cost

Approximately NZ$800 for seniors

Approximately NZ$600 for juniors

Uniforms available to hire for short term students

Items of uniform you may bring from your country.

Black leather lace up shoes for boys and girls at all levels.

Senior boys – Year 11-13 - white dress shirts that can be worn with a tie.

OUT AND

ABOUT

TAIERI COLLEGE

YEAR 9

YEAR 10

Compulsory subjects

English/ESOL Mathematics Science Social Studies Physical Education

Compulsory subjects

English/ESOL Mathematics Science Social Studies Physical Education

8 Modules are studied

over 1 year

Compulsory Modules Music Art Digital Technology A Language (French, Maori or Japanese) Technology (Wood Metal or Textiles)

Additional Modules

Choose 3 of the following Drama Economics Food and Nutrition Agricultural Science Horticultural Science Craft Graphics Music Performance

Choose 3 Option Subjects Music Music Performance Art Craft Digital Technology A Language (French, Maori or Japanese) Technology (Wood Metal or Textiles) Drama Economics Food and Nutrition Agricultural Science Horticultural Science Graphics

COURSE OVERVIEW

YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

Compulsory subjects

English/ESOL Physical Education/Health

Choose 6 subjects

English /ESOL French Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Electronics Science Farm Skills Programme Geography History Tourism Physical Education Sports Leadership Careers Food & Nutrition Health Education Art Music Drama Trades Academy Workshop Technology Wood Automotive Studies Graphics & Design Textiles Economics Accounting Computer Studies Digital Technology

Choose 6 subjects English /ESOL Classical studies French Mathematics Calculus Statistics and Modelling Physics Chemistry Biology Farm Skills Programme Agriculture Horticulture Geography History Tourism Physical Education Sports Leadership Careers Food & Nutrition Art Music Drama Trades Academy Workshop Technology Wood Automotive Studies Graphics & Design Textiles Economics Accounting Computer Studies Digital Technology

Choose 4 other subjects

Strongly recommended

to take:

Mathematics Science

Other subjects to choose

from

Music Music Performance Art Craft Drama Language (French, Maori or Japanese) Technology (Wood Metal or Textiles) Food and Nutrition Graphics Digital Technology Economics Accounting Agricultural Science Horticultural Science Design and Photography

TERM 1 & 4

Athletics

Equestrian

Outdoor Bowls

Softball

Tennis

Touch Rugby

Volleyball

Water Polo

TERM 2 & 3

Badminton

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Hockey

Ice Hockey

Multisport

Netball

Rugby

Skiing

Snowboarding

SPORT AT

ALL YEAR SPORTS

Cycling

Golf

Fulsal

Mountain Biking

Multisport

Shooting

Wrestling

OTHER SPORTING

OPPORTUNITIES

Karate

Motor Sports

Swimming

Tramping

Wrestling

Shooting

Airpistol

Smallbore

Trap shooting

TAIERI COLLEGE

ACTIVITIES AT

Kiwi Pavlova

Meeting the Mayor

Orchestra

Kiwiana

School Production

Maori Flax

Weaving

Values

Art Work

TAIERI COLLEGE

Wearable Art

Skiing

Kiwi Barbecue

Rugby

Supporters

Choir

New

Zealand

Nature Walks

Taieri Formal Penguin Colony

STUDENTS’ COMMENTS

“I had so many experiences. I have new

friends and I have a new family. It is hard

to say goodbye to my new life here in

New Zealand”.

“I will remember forever all the things I

have learned with my teachers, my friends

and my host family”.

”My first few days here were full of new

experiences. The new language was a

challenge for me, but I knew that this was

normal. The best thing I had to do was try

to speak and listen more until I got used to the new language”

“I didn’t know any English 18 months

ago and now I can talk with Kiwi friends.

They are very friendly and help me”.

“My Homestay family really help me and

look after me and give me a good Kiwi

experience”.

“I have joined the school rugby team and

love playing with my kiwi friends”.

“I can now speak and understand English. My homestay helped me

with my reading. The school ski trip helped me make good kiwi

friends.”

“My host family treated me like their daughter. They sometimes

cooked me Japanese food.”

Taieri College celebrates cultural diversity.

“We all sit under the same stars.”

MOSGIEL LOCATION & WEATHER

Dunedin weather has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, each bringing their own beauty.

Each year, festivals mark the change of seasons, celebrating the start of summer,

the shortest day in winter and the spring flowering of rhododendrons.

There are occasional snowfalls and frosts in the winter months but these usually clear during the day. Temperatures reach:

18° - 30°C in summer 13° - 22°C in autumn

5° - 12°C in winter 12° - 22°C in spring

Mosgiel

MOSGIEL

“City Living Country Style”

Situated 15km southwest of Central Dunedin and 15

km from Dunedin Airport

Population of approximately 10,000 people

Settled in 1848

Known as “The Pearl of the Plains”

Saddle Hill is a landmark of the town

4 golf courses

Indoor equestrian centre

Flying school

River rafting

Suburb of Dunedin City – major education city

known for the famous Otago University

Tourists enjoy the fine harbour, beautiful

architecture and rare and exotic wildlife and

beaches in and around Dunedin.

Lakes and ski fields are only 3 hours drive away

The Mosgiel township provides an important service

centre for the farming community on the Taieri Plains

and for one of New Zealand’s largest agricultural

institutes,“Invermay”.

Taieri College

P O Box 45, 9053 3 Green Street, 9024

Mosgiel New Zealand

Phone: (+643) 4893823 Ext 122 Fax: (+643) 4894399

Email: anorth@taieri.school.nz www.taieri.school.nz