Lumen accipe et imperti – Take the light and pass it on – Kapohia te ma- tauranga me ho- atu ra-

RONGOTAICOLLEGE

PROSPECTUS

RONGOTAICOLLEGE

Lumen accipe et impertiTake the light and pass it on

Kapohia te ma- tauranga me ho- atu ra-

WELCOME TO RONGOTAI COLLEGEE nga- mana, e nga- waka, e nga- karangarangatanga o te motu, te-na koutou

As parents and guardians of young males about to enter secondary education, you will want the best for your sons. Rongotai College has a proud tradition of achievement and excellence in academic, cultural and sporting activities.

Rongotai College is a caring, supportive community, which is committed to helping every boy become the best he can be. It sets standards for boys to aspire to; it values tradition; it encourages excellence in all things; it recognises and celebrates the differences of our students; it provides opportunities for boys to expand their range of skills and abilities as they work through the process of realising their potential and becoming good men.

We are proud of our college’s heritage and look forward to the future. I hope you will become a part of this future and experience something of the culture and spirit of this fine college.

Nau mai haere mai.

Kevin Carter, M.A.(Hons), Dip. Tchg.Principal

WHY RONGOTAI COLLEGE?Rongotai College offers:• arollsizethatallowseveryboytobeknownandvaluedasanindividual• atraditionofacademicachievementandexcellence• atopqualityeducationforallstudentsatalllevels• arangeofteachingprogrammeswhichmeettheneedsofallstudents• excellenceinsportingandculturalactivities• soundsupportforallstudentsandfair,firmdiscipline• anexperiencedandhighly-qualifiedteachingstaff,madeupofcaringteacherswhoareinvolvedinallareas

of school life• opportunitiesandchallengesforboysofallabilitiesandinterests• awell-resourcedschoolproviding21stcenturylearningopportunitiesincludingBYOD.

WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT RONGOTAI COLLEGE

Luke Gibbs

Rongotai College is a

step up from primary and

intermediate school with

more opportunities, a cooler

cat and a great sense of

brotherhood. Everyone you

meet in the hallway is nice,

and you’ll find yourself making new friends every

week. There is a new opportunity each week

and nowhere you can’t find someone to help

you. I really enjoy having a choice of option

subjects where no choice is a bad one. The only

choice you need to make now is the choice to

come to Rongotai College.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEWCourse Structure SUBJECT YEAR 9 SUBJECTS YEAR 10 SUBJECTS N.C.E.A. LEVEL ONE - YEAR 11 N.C.E.A. LEVEL TWO - YEAR 12 N.C.E.A. LEVEL THREE - YEAR 13 Art Art Art Visual Art Design Painting Printmaking Photography Photography

Economics Economics Economics Economics Economics Accounting&Business Accounting&Business Accounting RetailStudies(NationalCertificateYear1&Year2)

English* English* English* English* English Drama Drama Drama Media Studies Media Studies

Health and Physical Education* Health and Physical Education* Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education OutdoorEducation OutdoorEducation Personal Training Personal Training

Samoan Samoan Samoan Samoan Samoan Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Ma-ori Performing Arts Ma-ori Performing Arts

ESOL ESOL ESOL ESOL ESOL JuniorLiteracy JuniorLiteracy Literacy

Mathematics* Mathematics* Mathematics* Mathematics Calculus Statistics & Modelling

Music Music Music Music Theory Music Theory Music Performance Music Performance

Science* Science* Science* Science Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics

Social Studies* Social Studies* Geography Geography Geography History History History Classical Studies Classical Studies

Technology Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication MaterialsTechnology MaterialsTechnology AutomotiveEngineering(Year1) Construction(Year1) Construction(Year2NationalCertificate) Mechanical Engineering Digital Technologies Digital Technologies Digital Technologies Computer Science Computer Science Senior Computing (National Certificate in Computing)

Hospitality Hospitality (National Certificate Hospitality (National Certificate inHospitalityyear1) inHospitalityyear2)

Vocational Studies Vocational Studies

Burton Mackay

What I love about Rongotai

is how everywhere you walk

you feel like it’s your second

home. All the people you

meet are people you can

trust to ask if you’re lost, the

teachers are awesome and

supportive; they have really taught me how to

manage my time and homework, so that I get

everything done to the best standard I can. The

welcomeIreceivedwasamazing,stud

entsand

teachers and the school cat welcomed me to a

school that is my new home.

Quinn Marshall-McCaskey

What I love about Rongotai

is the amount of support

you get from your teachers.

They are always ready to

help you reach your goals

as well as just helping when

you are stuck. The theme of

brotherhood is really prevalent and you always

feel like you can ask one of your brothers where

something is or how to get to a class. The

values of Rongotai are really encouraged by the

teachers and students and you always feel like

doing your best.

Vocational Studies

Technology

Social Sciences

Science

Music

Mathematics

LearningSupport

Languages

Health and Physical

Education

English

Commerce

Art

Subjects marked * are compulsory.

YEAR 9All students study the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Health and Physical Education. During the first term, all students receive four hours’ teaching in each option subject (Art, Economics, Literacy,Ma-ori, Music, Samoan, Spanish and Technology). They then choose two of these subjects to continue learning for the rest of the year.

YEAR 10All students study the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Health and Physical Education. They choose two option subjects which they study for the full year.

YEAR 11Boysstudysixsubjects.English, Mathematics and Science are compulsory.

YEAR 12Boysstudysixsubjects.English is compulsory. It is possible to repeat LevelOnecourses.

YEAR 13Boysstudyfiveorsix subjects at the appropriate N.C.E.A. level.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEWCourse Structure SUBJECT YEAR 9 SUBJECTS YEAR 10 SUBJECTS N.C.E.A. LEVEL ONE - YEAR 11 N.C.E.A. LEVEL TWO - YEAR 12 N.C.E.A. LEVEL THREE - YEAR 13 Art Art Art Visual Art Design Painting Printmaking Photography Photography

Economics Economics Economics Economics Economics Accounting&Business Accounting&Business Accounting RetailStudies(NationalCertificateYear1&Year2)

English* English* English* English* English Drama Drama Drama Media Studies Media Studies

Health and Physical Education* Health and Physical Education* Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education OutdoorEducation OutdoorEducation Personal Training Personal Training

Samoan Samoan Samoan Samoan Samoan Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Ma-ori Performing Arts Ma-ori Performing Arts

ESOL ESOL ESOL ESOL ESOL JuniorLiteracy JuniorLiteracy Literacy

Mathematics* Mathematics* Mathematics* Mathematics Calculus Statistics & Modelling

Music Music Music Music Theory Music Theory Music Performance Music Performance

Science* Science* Science* Science Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics

Social Studies* Social Studies* Geography Geography Geography History History History Classical Studies Classical Studies

Technology Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication MaterialsTechnology MaterialsTechnology AutomotiveEngineering(Year1) Construction(Year1) Construction(Year2NationalCertificate) Mechanical Engineering Digital Technologies Digital Technologies Digital Technologies Computer Science Computer Science Senior Computing (National Certificate in Computing)

Hospitality Hospitality (National Certificate Hospitality (National Certificate inHospitalityyear1) inHospitalityyear2)

Vocational Studies Vocational Studies

Miha Mitcalfe Matthews

What I love about Rongotai

is the sense of brotherhood.

From the moment I walked

through the door I felt at

home. In all the time I’ve been

here I have never felt put down

or pressured for anything.

Also, the older boys are really nice and do their

best to help you when you need something. I

felt a bit worried when school first started but

thatfeelingquickly

dissipatedwithinafew

days.

Jude Sneddon

The first day I walked through

the school doors I instantly felt

the welcoming atmosphere

Rongotai College is known

for. The pride shown by all

students at the school is

vividly displayed throughout

the sporting and academic elements of the

school. Although we are a comparatively small

college, all of the boys get along and respect

one another, and I think that’s what makes our

school so special.

STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELL-BEINGA number of people provide support for students, enabling them to fulfill their potential in learning, in their relationships with others and in their personal well-being.

CLASSROOM TEACHERS - provide subject specific and learning support contact

FORM TEACHER - has daily contact with students

DEAN - provides overall support for a year level

GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR - provides specialised counselling and assistance

DENTAL SERVICE PROVIDER - on-site consultations and appointments minimise disruptions

HEALTH NURSE - private consultations on health issues

PREFECTS and SENIOR STUDENTS - provide assistance with adherence to school rules and support for younger students

SENIOR ADMINISTRATION - provide oversight and organisation of pastoral care network

Non-Violence PolicyInordertopromotetheschoolasasafelearningenvironment,theBoardofTrusteeshasadopteda Non-Violence Policy, which is rigidly enforced. This policy stresses no violence in terms of physical violence towards others, spoken violence towards others, violence towards property, and violence to oneself (the use of harmful substances).

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD)Students have access to our ultrafast broadband and a robust, monitored and secure Wi-Fi network to support and enhance their learning. While it is not compulsory, we would like students attending Rongotai College to bring their own technology device to school every day.

RongotaiCollegehaschangedYear9and10learningprogrammestoharnessthepotentialofeLearning.Eachstudent has their own school Gmail account, they use a range of applications and the cloud storage capacity within the Google environment to store their work. Students can access course material and learning resources fromourMOODLELearningManagementSystemandGOOGLEDocs.Theyarealsoabletoprintfromtheirdevices through our online print service. Students are able to access their timetable, results and other details through our portal.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMESGifted and Talented ProgrammesThe school welcomes students with special talents and gifts. In collaboration with parents and teachers, every endeavour is made to create a personalised learning programme for the individual so that these talents are fostered and extended.

Tamatoa: Teaching Students with Special NeedsIndividual programmes of learning are a specialty of Tamatoa, where students with special physical or intellectual needsareabletolearninasupportiveandproactiveatmosphere.Ouraimisthatallboysgainvitalskillstoenable them to lead a positive and productive life. Students are mainstreamed where appropriate.

The ‘Rongotai Way’ highlights the cornerstone values of the school and underpins the way we expect our boys to behave at all times

eing Respectful

ncouraging Brotherhood

triving for Excellence

aking Pride

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PHYSIOTHERAPIST - on-site consultations and appointments minimise disruptions

The ‘Rongotai Way’EST RONGOTAI COLLEGE

170CouttsSt,Kilbirnie,WellingtonPOBox14-063,Kilbirnie,Wellington,6022

PHONE:+6449393050FAX:+6449393060EMAIL:the.principal@rongotai.school.nz

RONGOTAI COLLEGE170CouttsSt,Kilbirnie,Wellington

POBox14-063,Kilbirnie,Wellington,6022PHONE:+6449393050FAX:+6449393060

EMAIL:the.principal@rongotai.school.nz

COMMUNICATIONFrequentandopendialoguebetweenthehomeandtheschoolisavitalpartofthesharedresponsibilityfora student’s education and provides our students with a strong platform for success. Regular communications include newsletters, teachers telephoning home, individual interviews with parents, personal contact by senior staff,parents’evenings,successlettersandprogressreportsasandwhenrequired,aswellasfourschoolreportseach year.

Ourwebsitealsoprovidesparentsandcaregiverswitha“ParentPortal”allowingthemtobecomeevenmoreinvolvedwiththeirchild’sprogressatschool.Bygoingonline,parentsareabletoviewtimetables,uptodateattendance data, course details, results and reports.

www.rongotai.school.nz

www.facebook.com/RongotaiCollege

www.youtube.com/RongotaiCollegeNZ

ARTS, CULTURAL AND SPORTING ACTIVITIESRongotaiCollegebelievesthatinvolvementincultural,sportingandcitizenshipactivitiescontributestotheholistic development of our students. The college provides an extensive range of opportunities for students to be involved in activities inside and outside of the classroom, at a level which is suitable for their abilities.

Arts and Cultural Activities

Sports

LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP ACTIVITIESRongotai College aims to provide opportunities for boys to show leadership and gain organisational experience. We are determined to treat our students as individuals, so that every boy can feel valued.

Wefosterleadershipandcitizenshipbyprovidingthefollowingopportunities:

•Prefects •FormCaptainsandDeputyFormCaptains•HouseCaptains •InteractClub•DukeofEdinburghAward •SportsCaptains

•Athletics•Badminton•Basketball•CanoePolo•Cricket•Croquet•CrossCountry

•Cycling•DragonBoating•Floorball•Football•Futsal•Golf•Handball

•Hockey•LawnBowls•Rowing•RugbyLeague•RugbyUnion•Shooting•Softball

•BigBand•ChessClub•Debating

•Drama – including Major Productions•KapaHaka•PolynesianClub

•RockBand•Rockquest•StageChallenge

•Squash•Surfing•Swimming•TableTennis•Tennis•Touch•Triathlon

•Volleyball•WakaAma•WaterPolo•Weightlifting•Yachting

GENERAL INFORMATIONTransport InformationBoyscometoRongotaiCollegefromallsuburbsofthegreaterWellingtonarea.AnumberofbusservicesensurethatgettingtoRongotaiisnotadifficulty.Busesbringstudentstothefrontdoorsofthecollege.Formoreinformation about bus services, see our website.

Students can top up their Snapper pass at the college shop.

School HoursAllstudentsmustbeatschoolby8.55am,whentheystartlessons.Theschooldaycontainsfiveperiodsofonehour’sduration,withaFormPeriodbetweenPeriodsOneandTwo.Studentsaredismissedat3.25pm.

Term DatesRefer to our website for detailed information on term dates.

RONGOTAI COLLEGE170 Coutts St, Kilbirnie, Wellington

PO Box 14-063, Kilbirnie, Wellington, 6022PHONE: +64 4 939 3050 FAX: +64 4 939 3060

EMAIL: the.principal@rongotai.school.nz

www.rongotai.school.nz

www.facebook.com/RongotaiCollege

www.youtube.com/RongotaiCollegeNZ