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2011. www.matamatacollege.school.nz. “Quality Education for all ”. Matamata College. From the Principal….

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  1. 2011 www.matamatacollege.school.nz “Quality Education for all” • Matamata College

  2. From the Principal… I am very proud to be principal of Matamata College- a school that has 80 years of tradition, experienced excellent teachers, a good academic record, well resourced classrooms and a beautiful environment in which we learn. We are a school which provides a wide range of opportunities for academic, sporting, cultural and social growth and learning. We have a long tradition of welcoming international students to our school and we are seeking to develop this further. I believe international students who come to us with some of their countries’ traditions help our students learn more about the world in which we live while gaining an invaluable personal experience for themselves. I look forward to welcoming you to Matamata College. Principal: G Rowsell BA; Dip Ed; Dip Drama; Dip School Leadership Quality education for all

  3. Make the most of the opportunities Matamata College offers you Always keep in the school grounds Teachers are always to be treated with respect Always keep your hands off other people and property Make sure all homework is done Arrive to school and class on time Treat other students with respect and courtesy Alcohol, smoking and drugs are not permitted Wear the correct uniform Allow others to learn at all time You should bring the correct gear to class • The Matamata way

  4. Matamata • Only 90 minutes from Auckland • Good bus links to major cities and tourist destinations such as Rotorua and Taupo • Close to beautiful NZ beaches • Hobbiton – Lord of the Rings! • Beautiful climate and scenery Quality education for all

  5. What we offer: • A safe school and community • A wide subject choices at all levels • Many sporting and cultural activities • Top quality teachers • Extra English tuition • Very friendly students • Outstanding homestay caregivers Quality education for all

  6. Basic Information • School Type: State co-educational secondary school (Years 9 to 13) • School Roll:900 students • Number of International students:6 students • Examination Offered: NCEA Quality education for all • Matamata College Information

  7. Quality education for all • Matamata College Information

  8. International students Matamata College welcomes international students who enjoy the school’s safe and caring environment and the range of learning opportunities available to them. We have had students from Germany, France, China, and Japan. Quality education for all • Matamata College Information

  9. International students Homestay All international students are required to live in a school-approved homestay. These homestay parents will provide a bedroom, meals and laundry and all homestay accommodation is regularly visited and checked by our Homestay Manager. All homestay parents are live-in family members over 18 years will be vetting by the NZ Police. Students have a wide range choice of type of homestay families. Quality education for all • Matamata College Information

  10. International students Pastoral Care The College places a lot of emphasis on international students being well looked after. There is a Dean of International Students who is responsible for making sure students are happy at school, a Homestay Manager who is available 24/7 and an ESOL tutor who works with international students supporting them with their English and their learning. International students also receive support from the Guidance Counsellor and Career Advisor and we bring in same-language counsellors when required. Quality education for all • Matamata College Information

  11. Term Dates for 2011 • The New Zealand school year starts at the end of January or early February and ends in December. • The year consists of 4 terms with a break between each and a longer break at Christmas (summer) • Term 1: Tue 1 February - Fri 15 April • Term 2: Mon 2 May - Fri 15 July • Term 3: Mon 1 August - Fri 7 October • Term 4: Tue 25 October - Thu 8 December Quality education for all • School Organisation

  12. Bell Times Quality education for all • Daily Routines

  13. Uniform Girls’ Summer uniform Girls’ Winter uniform Boys’ Winter uniform Quality education for all • Uniform

  14. Guidance Counsellor – Mrs Kelleher Mrs Kelleher is available by appointment for students and parents. She deals with personal, relationship, career and academic issues. Quality education for all • Student support

  15. Career Advisor – Mr Murray Mr Murray works with individuals, groupsand classes assisting students with career pathway choices. He brings visiting speakers from the workplace and the tertiary institutions into schools to talk to groups and also arranges visits to Career Field Days and tertiary institutions’ Open Days. Quality education for all • Student support

  16. Deans Deans are responsible for a horizontal level of students ( e.g. year 9 or year 13) They help students with option choices, class placement and also work with students on performance, discipline and career options. Deans liaise closely with teachers and also with parents when they are working with a student. They will often place a student on daily report to monitor his/her attendance, behavior and work effort. Deans are a good first point of contact for parents because they have the “big picture” view of a student’s performance and behavior. Quality education for all • Student support

  17. House Leaders House Leaders are responsible for one of the school’s four Houses. Each House contains approximately 200 students from year 9 to year 13 and the House Leader monitors attendance and uniform and assists the student leaders organise House activities and House assemblies. House Leaders liaise closely with group teachers, Deans, and the Deputy Principals. Quality education for all • Student support

  18. Group Teachers Group teachers are the first point of contact for students. Group teachers meet their group class students every morning and are responsible for attendance, uniform, notices and monitoring the progress of the students in the group. Each group class has approximately 25 students in it from year 10-13. The year 9 students are in year 9 group classes. Students also have the option of joining the Whanau class which operates out of the Wharenui and has a Maori representative to the way it operates. Each group class is assigned to a house. Quality education for all • Student support

  19. Principal – Mr Rowsell Learning Assistance Deputy and Assistant Principals The Deputy Principals, Mr Munro and Mrs Parish and the Assistant Principal Ms Mathews have overall responsibility for student welfare and behaviour. They liaise closely with Deans, House Leaders and the Guidance Staff and work proactively in fostering a positive tone in the school. They deal with serious breaches of our student behaviour code and liaise closely with parents and caregivers in this role. Mr Rowsell works closely with the Deputy Principals in setting a positive tone for the school and ensuring the high standards we set for student behaviour and achievement are met. The Principal also liaises with the Guidance team and reports to the BOT on student achievement, behaviour, issues, and successes out of the classroom. Quality education for all • Student support

  20. Year 9 (13-14 years old) Languages offered: Maori, French or Japanese • Half year option Subjects: • Graphics • Food and Fabric • Metalwork • Woodwork • Performance Music • Contemporary Music • Language Support • Maori Technology Quality education for all • Year-level Structures

  21. Year 10 (14-15 years old) • Option Subjects( full year): • Art • Graphics • Rural Studies • Business Studies • IT • Maori • Woodwork • French • Performance Music • Contemporary Music • Textile Tech • Drama • Japanese • Metalwork • Food Tech Quality education for all • Year-level Structures

  22. Year 11 (15-16 years old) • Option Subjects • Geography • History • Community Studies • Sports Science or Sports Recreation • Art or Art Aotearoa(Visual Maori Art) • Business Studies • Accounting • French • Japanese • Te Reo Maori • Music • Info. Management or Computing • Graphics • Food and Nutrition • Hospitality • Technology(Textiles) • Engineering • Woodwork • Drama • ESOL Quality education for all • Year-level Structures

  23. Year 12 (16-17 years old) • Option Subjects • Media Studies • Drama • Maths or Maths Applied 2 • Science • Chemistry • Physics • Biology • Agriculture • Geography • History • Tourism Studies • Sport Science or Sport Leadership • Art • Art Photography • Young Enterprise Scheme • Accounting • French • Japanese • Te Reo Maori • Music • Info. Management • or Computing • Graphics • Food Technology • Hospitality • Textile & Fashion Tech • Engineering • Woodwork • ESOL Quality education for all • Year-level Structures

  24. Year 13 (17-18 years old) • Option Subjects • Media Studies • Drama • Calculus • Statistics • Maths Applied 3 • Science • Chemistry • Physics • Biology • Geography • History • Tourism Studies • Sport Science or Sport Leadership • Art Painting • Art Photography • Economics • Accounting • French • Japanese • Te Reo Maori • Music • Info. Management • or Computing • Graphics • Food Technology • Textile & Fashion Tech • Engineering • Woodwork • ESOL Quality education for all • Year-level Structures

  25. Culture The College prides itself on the wonderful learning opportunities it offers students outside of the classroom. • KapaHaka • Concert Band • Music Tuition • Rock Bands • Stage Challenge • Debating • Mooting • Shakespeare festival • Wearable Art • School Production Quality education for all • Extra curricular opportunities

  26. Sport • Athletics • Badminton • Basketball • Cricket • Golf • Equestrian • Hockey • In-line Hockey • Netball • Skiing • Shooting • Squash • Soccer • Tennis • Swimming • Touch • Rugby • Volleyball • Triathlon • Cross Country • Surfing • Cycling Quality education for all • Extra curricular opportunities

  27. NCEA Matamata College NCEA Results in 2009 Quality education for all • Academic Achievement

  28. Achievement Voucher Scheme We believe in encouraging and rewarding students for good work and positive attitude in and out of the classroom. Teachers will award achievement vouchers to students for variety of reasons. When a student has 10 of these they receive a canteen voucher of $5. At the end of each term, every student who has gained an achievement voucher goes in the draw for prizes that are announced at the final assembly for the term. ACE club ACE stands for Achieving and Celebrating Excellence and students who receive 3 excellences in assessments at any level go into the ACE club draw in terms 1-3 for a laptop. Quality education for all • Academic Achievement

  29. Useful Links for International Students • Matamata College: www.matamatacollege.schoo.nz • The New Zealand Ministry of Education: www.minedu.govt.nz • New Zealand Immigration Service: www.immigration.govt.nz • New Zealand Qualification Authority: www.nzqa.govt.nz • Education New Zealand: www.educationnz.org.nz Quality education for all

  30. Website: www.matamatacollege.school.nz Email: office@matamatacollege.school.nz Telephone: +64-7-881-9018 Fax: +64-7-881-9008 Postal Address: Private Bag 4070 Firth Street, Matamata, 3440 New Zealand Quality education for all • Contact Details

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