Whangarei Boys' High School

Whangarei Boys’ High SchoolWhangarei Boys’ High School

Mission Statement

New Zealand International Prospectus


It is the mission of Whangarei Boys’ High School to provide for the future of its students through the best and broadest educational opportunities in a well regulated, supportive and harmonious environment.

Website: www.wbhs.school.nz

Whangarei Boys’ High School has been a popular school with International Students for many years.

Students from Africa, Asia, the Pacifi c Islands, Europe and both North and South America have benefi ted from the educational opportunities we offer.

All International Students are well looked after by concerned and caring staff.

Whangarei Boys’ High School is a signatory to the New Zealand Code of Practice.

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Enrolment ProceduresWe thank you for choosing to send your son to Whangarei Boys’ High School and look forward to providing a cooperative and ful� lling education for him at our school.

www.wbhs.school.nzE: [email protected] P: (0064) 9 430 4170

DDI: (0064) 9 430 4183 F: (0064) 9 430 4172

A: PO Box 5034 Whangarei 0140, New Zealand

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Whangarei Boys’ High School

Vision

Mission Statement

Over the 132 years of its existence, Whangarei Boys’ High School has established itself as a top-flight place of learning for day boys and boarders. It has earned its reputation from the thousands of young men it has nurtured - young men who have contributed to its great traditions.

It is the aim of our school to give every boy a genuine opportunity to excel in his own way; to instil the courage, self confidence, discipline and leadership we all require to tackle life in a positive and constructive manner. In the classroom, on the stage, on the playing fields and in all our activities we aim to build a sense of self-worth and fulfilment of potential based on knowledge, teamwork and respect.

The International Student Department provides students with a wide range of services from help with choosing subjects, insurance and helping with obtaining visas. The Director of International Students is available 24 hours a day for students, agents and parents.

Developing boys into fine men.

Whangarei Boys’ High School provides for the future development of its young men through the best and broadest educational opportunities in a well-regulated, supportive and harmonious environment.




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School Charter Goals Accommodation

School Values

• To preserve the special character of the school particularly in reference to its traditions and pursuit of excellence.

• To maximise the advantages of being a single sex school and maintain a special relationship with Whangarei Girls’ High School.

• To foster and develop New Zealand’s bicultural heritage.

• To respect the diverse cultural heritage of our young men and in so doing, provide equitable educational opportunities for all by identifying and removing barriers to educational achievement.

• To foster a broad range of subjects and courses to cater for the varying needs of our young men in conjunction with high quality careers, education and work experience opportunities.

• To develop physical, recreational, cultural and social activities as part of the curriculum, as well as outside the classroom.

All International Students must be living with a school-approved homestay, designated caregiver or in our hostel - Carruth House.

We will endeavor to match you with the most suitable homestay family as per your requests.

Carruth House - our boarding facility, is home to 80 boys and is situated on school grounds. It is within walking distance to doctors, chemist, shopping and sporting facilities.

The hostel provides safe and secure boarding with friendly caring staff and a warm positive atmosphere. Our director and supervising staff are experienced working with teenage boys and they take a practical and positive approach to boarders’ welfare. Clear routines and firm guidelines enhance the students’ opportunities for educational and social development.

Our Hostel Director is available at any time to parents wishing to discuss their son, or a particular concern.

In addition the Headmaster takes a particular interest in Carruth House, the boarders and their progress.

Boarding School develops: Self-confidence, social and interpersonal skills, independence, self-discipline and good study habits.

Homestay - accommodation is arranged by our Homestay Coordinator. All host families are police vetted and are selected for their suitability. Every effort is made to match the host family as closely as possible with the students’ interests.

• are committed to quality and excellence in all that we do.

• believe in the power of teamwork and have integrity and respect for the people with whom we associate.

• strive to offer practical solutions.• are committed to acting in a way that benefits

its young men.

• are committed to continuous improvement by being a learning organisation.

• are performance orientated and have an obligation to help people succeed.

• are challenged by the power of ideas.• act on high quality decisions and have clear

accountability.

• To develop the self-esteem of our young men by providing a caring and supportive environment.

• To foster high standards of behaviour and self-discipline through role modelling, pastoral care and leadership programmes.

• To provide quality boarding facilities that give opportunities for those outside Whangarei to be educated at Whangarei Boys’ High School.

• To provide a well-resourced, quality educational environment.

• To maintain a motivated, high-quality and professionally up-to-date staff with very good student management skills.

• To maintain strong and productive working relationships with our community.

• To continue to develop and maintain a financially viable, high quality programme encouraging International Students to enrol at Whangarei Boys’ High School.

The school and its community:

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Academic CoursesFACULTY YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 - LEVEL 1 YEAR 12 - LEVEL 2 YEAR 13 - LEVEL 3

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Automotive TradesElectronicsGraphicsPre-trade EngineeringPre-trade Woodwork

Supported Learning Supported Learning Supported Learning Supported Learning

EcononicsDigital TechnologySocial Studies

AccountingASDANBusiness StudiesDigital TechnologyEconomicsGeographyHistoryPersonal Financial ManagementSocial Studies

AccountingBusiness StudiesDigital TechnologyEconomicsGeographyHistorySales & Customer ServiceTourism & Travel

AccountingASDANBusiness StudiesDigital TechnologyEconomicsGeographyHistoryPersonal Financial ManagementSales & Customer ServiceTourism & TravelWebsite Development

HorticultureScience

Agriculture/HorticultureAlternative SciencePrimary IndustriesScience

Agriculture/HorticultureAlternative ScienceBiologyChemistryForestryPhysics

BiologyChemistryForestry ProductsPhysics

Mathematics Mathematics with EndorsementMathematics

Mathematics with EndorsementMathematics

Mathematics with Calculus Statistics & Modelling

HealthPhysical Education

HealthPhysical EducationPhysical Wellbeing

HealthOutdoor EducationPhysical EducationPhysical Wellbeing

HealthOutdoor Education (Year 12)Physical EducationPhysical Wellbeing

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Health, Physical Education & Development

Languages

Mathematics

Science

Social Sciences

Supported Learning

Technology

ArtDramaMaori Performing ArtsMusic

Art DesignArt PaintingArt PhotographyArt PrintmakingDramaMaori Performing ArtsMusic

Art DesignArt PhotographyArt Printmaking/PaintingDramaMaori Performing ArtsMaori Visual ArtsMusic

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Cultural

Sport

House (or Whanau) System

Academic

We have an active cultural scene with a strong Drama Department, three school choirs, orchestra, Kapa Haka group, and band providing regular performances. The school’s ‘Fideliter’ jazz band operates in conjunction with Whangarei Girls’ High School and features at public functions in and around Whangarei.

Other ensembles include chamber music groups, rock bands and guitar ensembles. The Smokefree Rockquest is an annual event with as many as six student-led bands entering the competition.

The school has first-class recreational facilities. There are three Rugby fields (we have a proud history having produced several All Blacks) and a Football field, in a magnificent park-like setting. For summer sports, there is a full-sized swimming pool, tennis courts and cricket pitches, with 4 practice nets. Also available is a well-equipped Gymnasium for Volleyball and Basketball, a weight-training room, and Table Tennis facilities.

Academies offered by Whangarei Boys’ High School at additional cost:

• Golf (a Golf Range is currently being developed in the school grounds)• Aviation (study for a private pilot licence)• Diving ( gain your PADI Open Water Dive Certificate)

Besides major sports, boys have the opportunity to partake in many other activities (e.g. Surfing, Swimming, Rowing, Cycling, Cross-Country running, Badminton, Table Tennis, Yachting, Triathlon, Athletics, Trap-Shooting, Squash, Golf, Volleyball,Fencing, etc). Our champion shooters, golfers, sailors and karate experts are recognised both nationally and internationally.

There is also a major emphasis on Outdoor Education centred round a campus programme. There is a senior ski trip every year and a week-long camp for selected Year 10 students at the Outdoor Pursuits Centre near Tongariro National Park.

On arrival at Whangarei Boys’ High School, each boy is assigned to a Whanau group. All boarders are assigned to Carruth Whanau (along with some day boys).

A very hotly contested Inter-Whanau competition takes place throughout a very busy year. Swimming, Athletics, Basketball, Indoor Hockey, 7-a-side Rugby, Cross-country, Music, Speeches, Singing, Tennis and Academic endeavour all contribute points.

Whangarei Boys’ High School takes pride in its ability to provide a host of activities for its young men, with all boys being actively encouraged to participate. There is top-class professional tuition available in all activities.

Year 9: All students study the following subjects in Year 9: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Physical Education for the whole year; Technology and Structures / Mechanisms for half a year each; and Art, Drama, Music and Health for one term each. Students must choose at least two options.

Year 10: Boys study seven compulsory classes and at least two option subjects, depending on their chosen combination of full year and half-year option subjects.

Year 11: Boys study six subjects. English and Maths are compulsory.

Year 12: Boys study six subjects. Some courses are particularly suitable for boys who are not considering further tertiary study. It is also possible to repeat Year 11 courses.

Year 13: Courses are mainly at Level 3 Achievement Standards and Unit Standards. Boys may also choose from Year 11 and 12 courses but must undertake study in a minimum of five subjects at Level 3 or six subjects at Level 2 or a combination.




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Natalia PietrucciDirector of international StuDentS

Developing Boys into Fine Men

Whangarei Boys’ high school

www.wbhs.school.nz

PO Box 5034Whangarei 0140, New ZealandTel: +64 9 430 4183 Extn: 736

Fax: +64 9 430 4172Mobile: 021 162 0596

email: [email protected]

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Whangarei Boys’ High SchoolWhangarei Boys’ High School

Mission Statement



It is the mission of Whangarei Boys’ High School to provide for the future of its students through the best and broadest educational opportunities in a well regulated, supportive and harmonious environment.

Website: www.wbhs.school.nz

Whangarei Boys’ High School has been a popular school with International Students for many years.

Students from Africa, Asia, the Pacifi c Islands, Europe and both North and South America have benefi ted from the educational opportunities we offer.

All International Students are well looked after by concerned and caring staff.

Whangarei Boys’ High School is a signatory to the New Zealand Code of Practice.

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