TARAWERA HIGH SCHOOLPROSPECTUS 2015

MANA is about honour and prestige. It’s also about respect and humility. Tarawera High School is an environment underpinned by the philosophy of whakawhanaungatanga, that recognises Tangata-whenua whilst still valuing all knowledge, language and culture.

Through their positive deeds and actions, our students build their MANA and standing within the school whānau. By acknowledging and celebrating actions that reinforce the values of MANA, we develop the moral character of our students and instil virtues that will stay with them for life.

Our VisionSupporting rangatahi to fulfil their potential and aspirations through meaningful partnerships with whānau and our community.

Kaupapa/Philosophy Like our sacred streams and rivers cascading at Te Takanga i o Apa by Pūtauaki that connect and flow into Te Awa o te Atua at Matatā, then out to sea, so too are the many connecting learning pathways at this school that enable rangatahi and whānau to gain knowledge, skills and wisdom, confidence and self-determination in preparing for their journey out into the world.

Mission StatementGrowWe will assist in the growth and personal development of rangatahi and whānau during their educative journey.

StriveWe will encourage rangatahi and whānau to strive in order that they fulfil their potential.

AchieveWe will engage rangatahi and whānau to be confident, critical, creative and innovative learners in order to achieve academic excellence.

ServeWe will promote a culture of care in serving the communities they belong to.

The Journey

Our school is bordered by Tarawera River which flows past us and eventually out to sea. This reminds us that the learning pathway our students are on at Tarawera High School is part of a larger journey that continues through life.

A new beginningWith the wisdom of our elders, the guidance of our teachers and the energy of our rangatahi, we travel the path towards an exciting future.

We are all whanauAt Tarawera High School we are one family, with shared values and a common whakapapa.

Guided by the wisdom of our eldersThe stories of our ancestors and their wise whakatauki (proverbs) inspire us to this day, with lessons as powerful now as when they were first spoken.

Protected by our guardian taniwhaOur caring staff and supportive school whanau help guide our rangatahi along their pathway.

We navigate our path in lifeWe have introduced Vocational Pathways, with stronger links to career and study options to help our students prepare for their future after school.

Te Kaungā WhārangiTurning of a new page –

new beginnings.

He waka eke noaA canoe which we are all

in with no exception.

Kia mau koe ki nga kupu o ou tupunaHold fast to the words of your ancestors.

He hono tangata e kore e motu; ka pa he taura waka e motu

Unlike a canoe rope, a human bond cannot be severed.

Mai i te Kōpae ki te Urupa, tātou ako tonu aiFrom the cradle to the grave we

are forever learning.

Tena Koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoaA warm welcome to Tarawera High School.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Tarawera High School as the school of choice for your child. Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions in a child’s life. We offer the benefits of a targeted middle-years education—the chance to avoid the disruptive transition between Year 8 and 9—all within a family friendly, co-educational environment. We relish the opportunity to support our tamariki and liaise with you throughout this time. The importance of strong school-home relationships in this development phase of their life will see us strive to be inclusive and welcoming of you into our school.

The two sections of Tarawera High School- Junior and Senior- have distinct identities and share specialist facilities and teaching expertise.

Junior High focuses on educating emerging adolescents (10-13 years) who are provided with quality, student-centred inquiry programmes,

delivered primarily by home-room teachers and supported by specialists.

Senior High students (14-17years) focus on gaining qualifications catering for individual vocational pathways, ensuring all students leave us to further education, training or employment.

As we start the process of our new build, we are offering quality educational opportunities to local families. The school will reflect the latest concepts of design in education as it seeks to provide a modern learning environment to serve the community, ensuring academic achievement for all students.

Our staff are well qualified and caring, offering quality learning experiences via innovative programmes that cater for each student’s needs and with their future vocational path in mind.

We are clearly focused on providing a range of learning opportunities that meet the needs of our students and aim to produce young adults who have our qualities of MANA.

Our young people will be given many opportunities to develop and pursue their interests and passions.

We trust that they will take with them a sense of purpose and self-worth, a desire to succeed and become independent and contributing members of society.

When your child decides to attend Tarawera High we will commit ourselves to constantly exploring options to support them in his or her learning. I invite you to become part of our new school community preparing ourselves and our future leaders to meet the challenges of the 21st Century with confidence and self-determination.

Nāku noa, nā

Helen Tuhoro (Mrs) PRINCIPAL

Welcome

Te Kaungā Whārangi The turning of a new page - new beginnings

Tangata ako ana i te whare, te turanga ki te marae, tau anaA person who is taught at home, will stand collected on the Marae

Tarawera MANA is unique to our school. Our core values not only spell out the word mana, but also display how each element provides a different pathway for students to build their MANA and special school character.

Our Values

AkoNaku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwiWith your basket and my basket the people will live To learn, study, instruct, teach, advise.

It is impossible for one person to contain all of the knowledge in the world. We believe in collaboration and acknowledge that each of us is a learner and a teacher at various times.

ManaakitangaHe tangata takahi manuhiri, he marae puehu

A person who mistreats his guest has a dusty Marae Respect for ourselves, for others, the environment and the traditions of the school.

Manaakitanga requires us to deliver our best. At Tarawera High School we demand excellence in hospitality, kindness, respect, caring for the environment and our relationships.

Ngakau-ponoHe tangata ki tahiIntegrity, being honest, trustworthy, responsible and accountable for your actions and decisions We gain honour from doing the right thing, even when it is not easy. Our students are encouraged to keep their word, and to be responsible for their own actions – leadership qualities that are valuable at school and beyond.

AwhinaKāhore taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitiniWe cannot succeed without the support of those around us To care, mentor, assist, help.

The way we respect and care for others defines what we are like as people. Our staff lead by example in this area and encourage our rangatahi to express this quality throughout their school journey.

Partnerships

Board of TrusteesOur newly elected Board continues to be responsible for the establishing of the new school, from the facilities and staff right through to the curriculum and overall governance of the school until everything is in place ready for our official formal opening in 2016. The members have a strong commitment and passion to supporting this new venture for the benefit of our current students and those to come in the future.

The Board and the Principal continue to develop and encourage a positive and stimulating atmosphere and are proactive in ensuring community voice (of students, parents and all other external stakeholders) is maintained at the highest possible level.

Continuing Consultation We continue to request the community to take an active part in establishing Tarawera High School’s identity and the establishment of our new school site. We began our building consultation process with our staff and students in 2013 and extended this out to the community to feedback to us what they see as the needs of their tamariki.

Feedback from the many community consultation hui saw us develop focus groups to collect data from individuals to ensure engagement and consultation in the process of reviewing:

• PB4L –Developing our expectation of MANA.

• Tataiako- Cultural qualities and what does success look like to whanau.

• New Curriculum – Seniors – integrated courses.

• New Approach – Juniors – inquiry and key competency based.

Whanau Advisory Group This is a group of any interested parents/ caregivers/ community members who are keen to establish links with the school. Participation in the process of a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis on how best to support the school is an ongoing task for the group. Current and new parents/ caregivers interested are welcome to join this group at any time.

Kāhore taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitiniWe cannot succeed without the support of those around us.

Our Staff

Senior Staff And Curriculum LeadersPRINCIPAL Mrs Helen Tuhoro, BTchg, DSM, DipTchg

Learning Behaviour Coordinator (Deputy Principal) Mrs Julie Mees, BEd (Hons)

Learning Pathways Coordinator (Deputy Principal) Mr Gavin Holland, Bsc (Hons) NeuroSci, PGCE

Senior Manager Mr Julian Reid, BSpEx Dip Tchg

Student Mentor Mr Simon Mees, BEd (Hons)

Junior Coordinator Mrs Deborah Addenbrooke, Dip Tchg

Curriculum Leader PE/Health Mr Craig Budd, BEd, Dip Tchg

Curriculum Leader Technology Mr Ross Cannell, ATC, DipTchg

Curriculum Leader Social Sciences Mr Matt Melvin, MA( Hons), Dip Tchg

Curriculum Leader of Science Mr Rod Baldwin, BHortSc, DipTchg

Curriculum Leader of English Mr Matt Metcalf, BA (Hons)

Curriculum Leader of Visual Arts Mr Beau Morgan, BMArts, DipTchg

Acting Curriculum Leader Maths Dr Liddy Bakker, PhD EarthSci, Dip Ed.

Curriculum Leader Performing Arts Ms Danielle Hocken, BA (Hons)

Cultural Leader Mrs Jo Waerehu, BMS, GDip Tchg

Leader Of Learning Mrs Sue Smith, BEd, Dip Tchg

Leader Of Learning Mrs Glennis Martin-Paling, BEd, Dip Tchg

Teaching StaffSpecialist Classroom Teacher Mrs Jenny Beets, BEd, Dip Tchg

Drama Mr Antony Pritchard, BA (Hons)

Outdoor Education Ms Sophie Hoskins, BRecEd, GDipTchg

Physical Education Mr Doug Rehu, BEd

Biology/Chemistry Dr Rana El Farra, PHD Bio Chem,MChem,BSC

Food Technology Mrs Karola Lewis, BDesign

E-Learning Mr Sam Gibson, BPE, DipTchg

Music Ms Teresa Hoskins, BMusic, DipTchg

Art Mr Addison Course, BCT, GDIpTchg

Social Sciences Mrs Lynne Gibson, BA, TTC

Junior Teacher Ms Stacey Morrison, BEd

Junior Teacher Ms Sheree Tuhoro, BTchg

Junior Teacher Mrs Myra Te Pou, BEd, Dip AM

Junior Teacher Ms Bernadette Sneddon, BTchg

Junior Teacher Mr Richard Amoroa, BTchg

Junior Teacher Mrs Rochelle Weedon, BTchg

Specialist StaffGuidance Counsellor Mrs Alison Burke, Med(Hons), BA, MNZAC

Special Needs Manager Mrs Liz Burgess, BEdSEd, Dip Tchg, GDip SEd

Special Needs Assistant Mrs Jo Mackintosh, BEd, Dip Tchg

Career’s Advisor Mrs Robyn Cannell, Dip Careers Guidance

Teen Parent Education Unit Manager Mrs Sue Crighton, BSc, Dip Tchg

Teen Parent Education Unit Assistant Mrs Kylie Torkington-Carter, BA, Dip Tchg

Sports Coordinator Ms Karen Henderson, MEdAdmin (Hons),

BEd, Dip Tchg

Nurse Mrs Jo Knott, RN

Administration StaffPrincipal’s PA Mrs Edwina O’Brien

Office Manager Mrs Vicky Mitchell

Administration Officer Ms Hinepukohurangi Day,

Finance Officer Mrs Karlene Robertson

Buildings & GroundsCaretaker Mr Chris Hansen

Groundsman Mr John Harper

BA (Hons), BMPDv

Learning Environment

An Integrated CurriculumFor the delivery of the eight NZC Learning Areas of:

• English

• Science

• The Arts

• Languages

• Mathematics

• Social Sciences

• Physical Education and Health

• Technology

Our Students

• Will be provided with effective teaching and learning

• Will have their individual learning needs addressed

• Will acquire the skills needed to be life-long learners

The Key CompetenciesTHINKING Students who are skilled thinkers and problem solvers can make sense of information, experiences, and ideas. They ask questions, think about their own learning and how they solve problems, and are keen to learn new things.

USING LANGUAGE, SYMBOLS, AND TEXTSStudents who are skilled at using language, symbols, and texts can understand and use words, number, images, movement, and are confident in using electronic technologies to access and provide information and to communicate with others.

MANAGING SELFStudents with self-motivation have a ‘can-do’ attitude, and see themselves as capable learners. They make goals, plan, manage time, and set high standards. They know when to lead, when to follow, and when and how to act independently.

RELATING TO OTHERSStudents who relate well to others can interact with different kinds of people in a variety of contexts. They listen, identify different points of view, negotiate, and share ideas, while thinking about how their words and actions affect others.

Our school delivers the New Zealand Curriculum in a modern learning environment, founded on the Key Competencies. These are the skills we all need to live, learn, work and contribute to our community.

Across the school, teachers deliver the curriculum through an integrated approach, with learning content from

across a variety of subjects linked by a common theme or topic.

Our school supports an inquiry based approach to teaching and learning, encouraging students to take ownership of and construct aspects of their own learning. It starts with exploration and questioning, and leads to investigation into a

worthy question, issue, problem, or idea. It involves asking questions, gathering and analysing information, generating solutions, making decisions, justifying conclusions and taking action.

Pathways

CareersCareer guidance provides the insight, tools, up to date information and motivation to help students find their real strengths, define their goals and fulfil them. One-on-one counselling is available for all students. This can help students explore their thoughts, aspirations, start thinking about their future, consider obstacles, alternative pathways and provide encouragement as they seek to make manageable and realistic plans. Parents are welcome, and are encouraged, to be involved in this process.

Trades AcademyThe Bay of Plenty Trades Academy programme is available to Tarawera High School students. The purpose of the Trades Academy is to:

• Increase student retention in education.

• Raise student achievement of NCEA Level 2 qualification or an equivalent Level 2 qualification as targeted by the Government’s Better Public Service goals.

• Improve transitions from secondary to further education and training work.

The Trades Academy programme takes place at Waiariki Institute of Technology, Whakatane campus and Mokoia campus, Rotorua. Courses offered are: hair and beauty, health care, engineering, electronics, business studies, agriculture, construction, automotive, hospitality, forestry, early childhood education, and horticulture.

eLearningTarawera High School is a member of the Volcanics eLearning community, giving students access to teachers from other schools nationally through eLearning. Students are able to use this opportunity to resolve a ‘timetable clash’ or to study a different course, or study at a different level.

We also have access to a number of courses provided by tertiary institutions, which adds to the range of options available.

Vocational PathwaysWe are pioneering the new educational tool known as ‘Vocational Pathways’ at Tarawera High School.

These vocational pathways provide new ways to achieve NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, with a stronger focus on career options across the following six industry sectors:

GatewayThe Gateway programme is a structured hands-on workplace learning opportunity for senior, work ready students. Students who participate in this programme are those who have an interest in a particular career pathway and just want to see what it is really like on a day-to-day basis.

Students find work-based learning helps them understand the skills required in their chosen career pathway and also may help lead onto an apprenticeship, employment or future training opportunities. Importantly, it helps students understand what is involved in the move from school to work.

• Manufacturing and Technology

• Construction and Infrastructure

• Primary Industries

• Social and Community Services

• Service Industries

• Creative Industries

Our New Facilities

In the true spirit of our school, we have buried stones from the past, to give a foundation to our future. These stones were collected by staff and students from the sea, the mountain and the bed of the Tarawera River.

Mrs Anne Tolley (MP) as a representative of our government who are funding our school, buried the stone from the sea, Mr Aaron Rangihika, our Board Chairman

representing our community, who began the journey to opening this school 3 years ago buried the stone from Tarawera River. Representing the students of the past and the future; Ms Berice Julian the first Head girl of Kawerau College in 1963, and one of our youngest students of today’s Tarawera High School, JJ Ratana, buried the stone from our Mountain Putauaki.

Tarawera High School is moving forward to its rightful place among the successful schools in the Bay of Plenty, which will not only bring pride and mana to our school but also to our whanau and our community of Kawerau.

21st Century learning is not just about learning knowledge but also how to construct it and apply it to life.

Students in the new buildings at Tarawera High School will be provided with rich and varied learning experiences to cater for different learning needs and rates of learning. New approaches to classroom design give teachers in modern schools the opportunity to use innovative and imaginative

teaching practices to better meet the needs of all their students.

Teachers will share large learning spaces, rather than traditional classrooms, with children at different levels, learning different things.

The new Tarawera High School will include an Administration Block,

Performing Arts Theatre, Wharenui complex, Visual Arts Centre, Hospitality Suite and learning houses. The school re development is underway on the Northern field with completion of stage 1 expected by the end of Term 1 2015.

We are all whānau (Student Support)

Special NeedsThe Specialist Learning Centre (Tomairangi Atawhai) caters for students with diverse needs, in a safe, specialised learning environment. The purpose built space allows for a range of learning activities and styles, to ensure that students receive teaching and learning that best suits their individual needs. Students also have the opportunity to access appropriate main school programmes, generally with teacher-aide support.

GaTE In 2013 Tarawera High School enrolled in the Gifted and Talented Education Professional Learning and Development Programme for teachers and school leaders.

Now that initial planning and analysis has been completed, we have developed a Teacher and a Parent Student Referral Form so that Identified Students can be given the TKI Online Interview, and then be mentored through the development of a personalised learning programme alongside their Whanau Teacher, GaTE co-ordinator and Family.

We are working towards building a network of interested parties to bring together the wider community and develop the ways in which school capability, local resources, e-learning and ICT can be supported for our many talented students in all the various learning realms.

Pastoral CareIt is important to us that all students and staff feel safe, valued, cared for and respected as individuals. Our smaller size means that we will all know each other and our whānau. We aim to ensure the well-being of our students in an inclusive school-wide culture that promotes meaningful relationships, care for the environment, oneself and others, unity and harmony. Community / whānau support and input into ensuring our tamariki are well cared for is vital, hence our aim is to have continual lines of communication open.

We have a new Student Services Centre where our Guidance Counsellor, Nurse and SWIS are located. They provide a confidential service to help students and whānau.

Restorative PracticesRestorative practices are an integral part of Tarawera High Schools behaviour management system. It is a process that looks to repair relationships when there are issues or conflict between students and staff. It is a process that does not look to punish or assign blame. The process focuses on exploring the harm done, building understanding, putting things right and also planning a way forward. A restorative school builds resilience and teaches/models emotional intelligence so that high end incidents are less likely to occur.

Whānau involvement is vital and we will encourage and expect parents to be fully involved. When things continue to go wrong we draw on a wider range of support mechanisms to support the student.

Reflect – Repair – Reconnect

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)PB4L- Positive Behaviour for Learning represents a major shift in managing disruptive behaviour by students in our education system. It is built on the foundation that positive behaviour can be learnt and difficult and disruptive behaviour can be unlearnt. It moves away from seeing individual students as a ‘problem’, and towards proactively changing the environment around them to support positive behaviour.

Tarawera High School is an environment underpinned by the philosophies of whakawhanaungatanga and manaakitanga, that recognises Tangata-whenua and still valuing all knowledge, language and culture. These operate in a partnership environment between the school, the student, and the community.

Through modelling, teaching and rewarding positive behaviours, we will embed the tikanga / kaupapa of our school into the everyday lives of the whole school community.

The Arts and Sport

Performing Arts Dance/Drama/Music/Kapa HakaTarawera High School is home to some very talented Performing Arts students. We offer opportunities for Junior students to participate in Music, Dance and Drama from year 7 up to year 10 in preparation for our Senior Performing Arts Academy. In this subject we offer an integrated Performing Arts Programme which has been extremely successful for our students who have achieved a large amount of credits in this programme.

Our extra-curricular programme allows students to be involved in a range of Performing Arts disciplines from School Production to Kapa Haka. We are very proud of our students who have reaped the rewards from performing in our School Production of ‘Grease’ and from performing at the Tuwharetoa festival in Taupo.

Visual ArtsVisual Arts offers students the ability to engage in real-world tasks using Industry Based Standards and equipment. We offer courses that target both traditional and contemporary Visual Art through

Drawing, Painting and Printmaking, as well as Digital Photography, Moving Image, Design and Illustration.

Using the new Vocational Pathways initiative we support the development of students that are diversely talented and ready to further their learning in Tertiary Institutions or through employment. The courses offered allow students to work on projects that cover a range of curriculum areas and creates an environment and culture that is similar to the workplace.

Students that participate in Visual Arts would be interested in a future career as a Practicing Artist, Photographer, Designer, Architect, Illustrator, or a range of Exhibition and Gallery Technician positions.

SportTarawera High School prides itself on its sporting achievements. We have a variety of different codes to complement our students’ academic studies. There are traditional sports such as athletics, rugby, netball, soccer, basketball and volleyball alongside rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, golf, waka ama, touch, multisport and badminton, as examples of the many sporting opportunities for students.

Our sporting opportunities suit all abilities and ages from Yr 7 through to Yr 13 and combined with their academic success students will become actively involved, confident and connected graduates of Tarawera High School.

Outdoor EducationWe have a vision to create one of the best Outdoor Education programmes in the country. We offer this as a course in years 10-13 giving students a chance to step outside their comfort zone in safe but challenging environments. In the 2015 year, the programme will include white-water kayaking, mountain biking, rock-climbing, diving, survival skills and snow sports.

We also provide a range of extra-curricular opportunities available to all students such as adventure racing, mountain biking, rock-climbing and white-water kayaking.

Leadership

Duke of EdinburghThe Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a programme for 14 - 25 year olds and is open to all young people.

Leaders are often born during challenging situations. The Duke of Edinburgh programme embraces this idea by immersing our students into authentic outdoor experiences where physical and environmental challenges encourage them to unlock their own leadership potential. These experiences extend in duration as participants progress from Bronze to Silver, and finally to the Gold award. Students are also required to partake in skill development, sports and recreation, and community service. The combination of these areas encourages our students to become well-rounded leaders of the 21st Century.

POET – Perry Outdoor Education TrustThe Perry Outdoor Education Trust assists Secondary Schools to facilitate the delivery of Outdoor Education experiences for students by building capability and sustainability in schools through professional development, mentoring of teachers and direct

funding. Each year level will have a particular focus based on the needs of the students. The learning environments will be set outside of the classroom and could include camp based situations.

Tuakana Teina- Peer MentoringThe tuakana-teina relationship is an integral part of traditional Māori society, providing students as role models. This could be an older or more expert tuakana who helps and guides a younger or less expert teina. In a learning environment that recognises the value of ako, the concept means both to teach and to learn. It recognises the knowledge that both teachers and learners bring to learning interactions, and it acknowledges the way that new knowledge and understandings can grow out of shared learning experiences.

About Student Health at Tarawera -ASHATThis group encourages mentoring and leadership within the school regarding student health needs. Students have the opportunity to learn about specific health aspects and be a voice within the community and school environment by initiating and running specific health promotion events. ASHAT sits under the umbrella of “Health Promoting Schools” which is guided by the Ministry of Health and their associated guidelines.

To become a “Health Promoting School” ASHAT (on behalf of Tarawera High School) must consult with students, staff and wider whanau about their health needs which will lead to Bronze, Silver and Gold accreditation by recognition of having outstanding policies, procedures and participation to encompass and empower student health within the school environment.

 

Enrolment

Uniform CodeALL UNIFORM IS SUPPLIED BY THE WAREHOUSE, WHAKATANE

Shorts - Navy - tab shorts

Trousers - Navy “Detroit” pants

Polo - Navy/ Gold - embroidered

Polar Fleece - Navy / Gold

Socks - Navy only

Cap - Navy – embroidered (school cap only)

Shoes - Plain black shoes or plain navy or brown sandals, with a back strap below the ankle bone.

(Covered shoes must be worn in Technology Workshops)

PE uniform - Navy “flash” top and Navy “drill” shorts

Jewellery • One significant necklace / tonga

(worn beneath clothing- not visible)

• One small earring or stud per ear (no other facial piercings)

• Only a watch may be worn on the wrist.

• Make-up is discouraged, any make-up worn must be unobtrusive

Term Dates 2015Term 1 Thurs 29 Jan - Thursday 2 April

Term 2 Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July

Term 3 Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September

Term 4 Monday 12 October - Friday 11 December

School FeesSchool Donation- An activity fee is a donation to cultural and sporting activities, the school magazine and it helps to subsidise the school vans for students’ activities. The fee is set at $40 per student, $60 for two students and $80 for a family.

Subject feesThese are compulsory and usually relate to items taken home or trips the student participates in.

StationeryA list of requirements for both the Junior and Senior High students is available at the school office. As a school we do not supply stationery and this will need to be purchased prior to the start of school.

Tarawera High School, 120 River Road, Kawerau 3127P. 07 323 6553 E. office@tarawera.school.nz W. www.tarawera.school.nz

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Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu.Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations.

Whaowhia te kete mātaurangaFill your basket of knowledge

Tarawera High School, 120 River Road, Kawerau 3127P. 07 323 6553 E. office@tarawera.school.nz W. www.tarawera.school.nz