International LEADERS in LEARNING

BURNSIDE HIGH SCHOOL international LEADERS IN LEARNING

PROSPECTUS WELCOME TO BURNSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Kia Ora and welcome to Burnside wide variety of achievements in music, Once again, welcome to Burnside, a High School. drama, dance, visual arts and for our school which provides an excellent successes in sport. These activities learning environment where students Our school is very successful and are valued, not only for the opportunity thrive in learning. This school makes a highly regarded. As one of the largest for students to achieve success and positive difference to people’s lives. secondary schools in New Zealand develop their personal and social we offer a wide range of opportunities skills, but also for the way in which through quality learning experiences. they develop pride in, and commitment Burnside is committed to educating to our school and its culture. They help build the Burnside experience. the whole person. All learning P M Holstein experiences, both inside and outside I know that the key to this school is Principal the classroom, aim to engage, its culture of excellence and care for challenge and support students to others. We are strengthened by the improve their all-round achievement Burnside ethos with its key values of and their personal and interpersonal Be Respectful, Have Pride and Strive skills. to Excel which is the road map for our We aim to develop each student to: student’s life journeys. Burnside High is a safe and friendly place to be. • strive to excel • achieve to the best of their ability • become a self-managing, lifelong learner • be caring, responsible, involved, digitally connected citizens who take opportunities

Each student is an integral part of the Burnside family and wider community.

Burnside has a focus on academic excellence and a reputation for achieving success. Our students achieve excellent results in NCEA. They regularly win scholarships, as well as local, regional, national and international competitions.

Our staff have high standards of themselves and high expectations of their students. We are proud of our

2 3 WHY CHRISTCHURCH? A snapshot of Canterbury

Cost of living 2,413 Hamilton Auckland Annual sunshine hours (higher than $104 $120 Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin and Queenstown Newcastle Sydney $104 $142

Total Arrivals Melbourne Brisbane 8,722 new residents $116 $109 in the last 12 months. $100 Christchurch Wellington 1 in 5 $109 People in Greater Christchurch In New Zealand Dollars were born overseas. Auckland Source: Expatistan International Airport Five minute drive to New Zealand Burnside High Scool

Wellington 14 Ski Areas Nine ski and snowboard areas within two hours drive; Christchurch 14 within three

Dunedin

Activities for Everyone Ski and snowboard, bungy jump, rock climb, mountain bike, Over 1,000 river raft, kayak, surf, swim at safe beaches, golf, whale watch, Community City parks, of which 3/4 are in swim with dolphins, gardens and enjoy the suburban neighbourhoods in vibrant arts and culture scene. Second biggest city in Greater Christchurch. New Zealand.

4 5 OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Christchurch International Airport

Jellie Park Recreation & Sport Centre Our School

Russley Golf Course

Cobham Intermediate School Jellie Park Recreation & Sport Centre

Our School Jellie Park Recreation 6 & Sport Centre ©OpenStreetMap Contributors 7 CURRENT SUBJECTS

YEAR 9 YEAR 10 Optional subjects YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13 Three for the year from: Compulsory subjects Compulsory subjects Compulsory subjects Compulsory subjects Choose 6 Options English or ESOL English or ESOL Technology English or ESOL English or ESOL (One must be Study): Mathematics Mathematics Digital Technologies Mathematics Physical Education & Health Physical Education & Health Electronics Technology Science Science Science DVC/Graphics Accounting* Social Studies Social Studies Mixed Materials Technology Plus choose 3 Options: Plus choose 5 Options: Art: Design* Textiles Technology Optional subjects Accounting Accounting Art History* Food Technology Chinese Art: Design Art: Painting * Arts Construction (Building) Art History Art: Photography* Art Arts Dance Art: Painting Art: Printmaking* Dance Art DT - Computer & Electrical Art: Photography Art: Sculpture* Drama Dance Engineering Art: Printmaking/Sculpture Biology* Music Drama Music DT - Interactive Game Design Biology Business Studies* Integrated Technology DT - Programming/Media/Information Business Studies Construction (Building) Digital Technology plus 1 from Languages Practical Computing for Employment Chemistry Chemistry* Chinese Drama Chinese DT - Computer and Electrical Electronics Technology French DVC (Graphics) Classical Studies Engineering* Food Technology German Economics Construction (Building) DT - Interactive Game Design * Materials Technology/DVC Japanese Employment Skills Dance DT - Digital Media* Textiles Technology Spanish Engineering DT - Computer and Electrical DT - Software Design* Languages Te Reo Māori Food and Nutrition Engineering Practical Computing for Employment Chinese French DT - Interactive Game Design Classical Studies* Or French Geography DT - Media Dance* German BEA (Business, Economics & German DT - Software Design Drama* Japanese Accounting) Health Education Practical Computing for Employment DVC (Graphics)* Spanish Environmental Science History Drama Early Childhood Studies Te Reo Māori Horticulture DVC (Graphics) Economics* Hospitality: Food Technology Early Childhood Studies Engineering* Japanese Engineering English* Media Studies Economics ESOL Music Food and Nutrition Food and Nutrition* Music Contemporary French French* Physical Education Gateway Gateway Spanish Geography Geography* Te Reo Māori German German* Health Education In New Zealand, you take your 1 to 8 (ages 5 to 12) are spent Primary schools build a strong Textiles Technology Health Education* History place on a carefully designed at primary school, although foundation in literacy and Visual Art History * A CAREFULLY Hospitality: Food Technology education pathway proven to some children spend years 7 numeracy and introduce a broad Vocational Studies Hospitality: Culinary Technology* Hospitality: Food & Beverage produce graduates with the and 8 in intermediate schools. and balanced curriculum. Hospitality: Food Studies DESIGNED Japanese skills to compete and succeed Japanese* Legal Studies PATHWAY anywhere in the world. Secondary school (also known Secondary schools focus Legal Studies as high school or college) is on subject-based learning, Mathematics Mathematics - Calculus* Early childhood education is where you spend years 9 to 13 with growing opportunities to Notes for Year 11, 12 Media Studies Mathematics - Advanced* available from the age of three. (ages 13 to 18). specialise as you progress in Music Mathematics - Statistics* Use this chart below You begin formal education at your learning. At both primary &13 students: Music Contemporary Media Studies* After secondary school, to see where you fit the age of 5 when you enter and secondary schools Music Performance Music* students have the option to go into the New Zealand primary school. child-focused learning and Year 11, 12 and 13 DT is Digital Music Technology Music Conducting* on to universities, institutes of education system independent thinking are Technologies. Outdoor Pursuits Music Performance* From here, New Zealand’s technology and polytechnics, encouraged. Physical Education Music Technology* based on your age. education system progresses private training establishments *University Entrance approved Physics Outdoor Pursuits through 13 ‘Year’ levels. Years or wananga (Maori-based subjects. Year 13 students Science (General) Physical Education* institutions). intending to study at university Spanish Physics* should study 4 approved subjects Sport Leadership and Performance Science (General) Study Spanish Te Reo Māori Study Textiles Technology Sport Leadership and Performance Tourism Te Reo Māori* See relevant year level Course Vocational Studies Textile Technology* Books online for further details on Tourism all subjects listed. Vocational Studies All student courses are subject to the approval of the Principal. Course counselling is available to all students. Please Note: This list was correct as at time of printing, however available courses are subject to change.

8 9 BURNSIDE HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS IN LEARNING Burnside High School is a centre for academic excellence —

reflected in its strong expectations of students and staff, emphasis on high quality teaching practices and in the outstanding achievements of many of the students.

The large school roll of around 2,600 students enables it to provide an extensive, diverse and specialised curriculum.

MATHEMATICS ESOLESOL (and BYOD) The Maths Department at Burnside High School uses both NCEA and Cambridge systems. Burnside High School requires all students to have access to a laptop. Laptops are used on Talented senior students have the added option of taking Cambridge Maths (IGCSE). a daily basis for classwork and homework. Submission of most classroom work is also done electronically so having a device is vital.

JUNIOR INTENSIVE PROGRAMME SENIOR INTENSIVE PROGRAMME This is for students aged 13–15 years. The weekly This is for students who are aged 16 or 17. As these timetable consists of core subjects in the same class students are older, the focus is on academic coursework group for: to prepare them for the national examinations.

English 7.5 hours Core subjects are: Mathematics 3.5 hours Science 3.5 hours English 13 hours PE 3 hours Science 4 hours Computing 4 hours Core subjects are taught by specialist teachers who have an ESOL training background. Students also study in mainstream Mathematics classes with New Zealand students. Students also choose three optional subjects which they study for 2.5 hours per week. For these subjects, students go to mainstream classes with New Zealand students.

10 11 MUSIC PROGRAMMES

The International Music • Royal College of Music, London Senior Guitar Group Programme (IMP) at the • Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Big Band No. 1 Performance Music Australia Symphonic Band School in New Zealand • New Zealand School of Music, Malestrom New Zealand Percussion Ensemble Be part of a full symphony Rock Bands orchestra with an international Specialist Music Voices Rechoired (Years 11–13) reputation Programme (SMP) Jazz Combos

National Champions in: The SMP is designed to cater Auditioned Groups • Chamber Music for students with considerable • Choral experience and talent as musicians. Aurora Voices • Jazz These students will maintain music (Year 9 and 10 treble voices) Barbershop Quartets Students receive: as a focus throughout their time at Bel Canto • Individual tuition from a specialist secondary school. This programme is teacher unique within New Zealand. Entry to (Years 11–13 girls’ voices) Senior Chorale • Subject specialisation — the course is by audition and is open Academic, Performance, to all instruments and voice. Chamber Music Ensemble (Specialist • Contemporary, Conducting and Music Programme) Music Technology Musical Activities Orchestra • Trips, tours, competitions and Adagio Strings camps Beginner Brass Class • Many performance opportunities Junior Jazz Band Graduates have received full Junior Concert Band scholarships to: Junior Performance Choir • Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Junior String Orchestra Music, Singapore Junior Guitar Group • Berklee College of Music, USA

12 13 SENIOR DRAMA PRODUCTION

Burnside High School students are extremely fortunate to have their own 650 seat, professionally fitted Performing Arts Auditorium. Each year our local community is privileged to experience exceptional student talent.

DANCE When you take the subject of Dance you will experience movement, explore your creativity and expression and have opportunities to perform. Many different styles of Dance are offered: Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Cultural to name a few. This is a physically active subject. A typical lesson involves a warm up and stretching, learning choreography, group work and rehearsal time with music. Dance is a collaborative subject which means working with others in duets, trios or larger groups. You will also learn about the history and features of different styles, choreographers and dance companies along with how to choreograph and structure dances and effective rehearsal and performance techniques.

14 15 1st place — New Zealand Secondary Schools Culinary Competition

Burnside High School teachers have the passion and expertise in their specialist areas to take our students to the highest level.

Visual Arts are leaders in art education in New Zealand. Guest artists frequently visit to share their Burnside High School Visual Arts department knowledge with students. Students are offered is known as one of the leading schools in the opportunity to take part in overseas Art New Zealand for Visual Arts education. High trips which visit the Art Capitals of the world; levels of success are well established with many Melbourne, Paris, Florence, Venice and Rome. students each year gaining Scholarship Awards FOOD TECHNOLOGY along with Top Scholar Awards. Students wishing to take photography must bring their own DSLR camera and a high Quality tuition and professional The Visual Arts department is large and vibrant, capacity external hard drive. Those taking design facilities are the ingredients for allowing for specialist classes in each of the five will need to have an appropriate quality laptop. practical disciplines: Sculpture, Photography, The majority of students seem to prefer Macs top national and international Printmaking, Painting, and Design along with Art but PCs are also used. 16 results. History. Each area is taught by specialists who 17 Burnside High School does exceptionally well, not only academically but also in the areas of sports and co-curricular activities. Each year dozens of students are selected to represent New Zealand in their chosen field. New Zealand representatives are selected for such sports as: volleyball, beach volleyball, gymnastics, diving, track cycling, fencing, golf, basketball, ice hockey, archery and sailing. SPORTS AND CLUBS Sports Swimming Netball Clubs Fashion Show Tennis Road Race Film Club SUMMER Amnesty International Touch Rugby Feminist Group Athletics Art Film Club Volleyball Snow Sports Homework Club Canoe Polo BHS Robotics Water Polo Squash League of Legends Cricket – Club Book Club Table Tennis LGBT+ Club Floorball Chess WINTER Literature Insight Club Futsal YEAR LONG Climbing Club Badminton Overwatch Club Indoor Netball Archery Computer Hardware Club Basketball Philosophy Club Ki O Rahi Equestrian Debating Club Cross Country Slam Poetry Korfball Golf Duke of Edinburgh’s Cycling Speak Up Anti-bullying Lawn Bowls Orienteering International Award Gym Sports Spirit of Adventure Mountain Biking Pistol Shooting Environment Group (gymnastics/trampolining Tech Crew Multisport Waka Ama Evolocity one-off competition) World Vision 40 Hour Famine Rowing Dungeons and Dragons Fencing Whanau Club Softball Football Future Problem Solving Surfing Hockey

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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

The two gymnasiums have recently Students that are 16 years and over An additional option is to become been refurbished and the climbing are able to become members of a member at one of the climbing Approximately 500 metres from our school campus Please visit both of the following sites for more wall has been extended. The school the local University of Canterbury facilities in the city. is Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre. It informtion on fitness and swimming. is a city managed facility that is open to all of has an indoor climbing group which Recreation Centre. Registration https://www.ccc.govt.nz/rec-and-sport/rec- our students. Membership fees are minimal. practises at school and also at the enables students to join the University and-sport-centres/jelliepark Competitive swimmers are able to join squads if local climbing facilities. Climbing Club. Members climb at the or their skill level and length of study match the club’s facility each week. https://jasi.swimming.org.nz requirements.

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OUTDOOR PURSUITS (ODP)

A very popular subject choice with International and Kiwi students. This course covers the following activities:

White-water kayaking, Mountain biking, Tramping and Orienteering, First aid and Rock climbing.

The school pool is used in the initial stages of kayak training. Professional instructors are employed for all the outdoor activities. Additional costs apply.

END OF YEAR ALTERNATIVE End of Year Alternative Programme End of Year Alternative Programme PROGRAMME — NON NCEA Outdoor Pursuits STUDENTS

End of Year Alternative Programme

Nearly all senior students take the external NCEA exams • High-wire course starting in November each year. For those students who are • Paint Ball not officially taking NCEA, Burnside High School offers an • Surf school alternative programme. The itinerary can change but most • Cooking day years it includes such activities as: • A one week trip to parts of the South Island. Transport, accommodation and entry fees are all met by the school (no charge to students). • A second and third week consisting of day trips. The following activities are usually included in these weeks:

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Outdoor Pursuits HOMESTAY

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SKI AND SNOWBARD CLUB

The majority of students are accommodated Homestay families will provide a student with: by local homestay families. The International • A fully furnished room of their own Department’s Homestay Manager endeavours to • Three meals a day place students in families that best match each student. Students normally walk, bike or bus The hope is that students become part of the to school. Homestay fees are paid directly to family they are living with and are treated as such. International students that are in New Zealand for language Three if weather and student demand is ideal. Midweek the school and the school, in turn, forwards the and cultural reasons, rather than focusing upon University skiing and riding offers open terrain and uncrowded slopes. funds to homestay providers weekly. Please visit us on Facebook to see what our Entrance (UE) may wish to be a part of the Ski and Weekend ski trips and the opportunity to enter the school’s students have been doing lately. Snowboard Club. Members of the club travel to a local competitive ski team are also options. www.facebook.com/burnsidehighschool Canterbury ski field as often as once a week during Term

24 25 PATHWAYS AERIAL VIEW OF TO UNIVERSITY BURNSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

UCIC gives international students an alternative pathway into the University of Canterbury’s Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce degrees.

Pathways to University Burnside High School is situated only 2km from the University of Canterbury (UC) making the transition to For students wishing to continue studying at tertiary level, tertiary a more comfortable and familiar one. University Entrance (UE) must be obtained during the final year of study at high school. 1 For information on the various pathways to UC, please contact the International Department at Burnside High For those high school students who are unable to obtain UE, School. an alternative option exists. [email protected]

26 27 BURNSIDE HIGH SCHOOL international LEADERS IN LEARNING

BURNSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Greers Road, PO Box 29 677, Christchurch 8440 Telephone: +64 3 358 8383, Fax: +64 3 358 8380 Email: [email protected] Website: www.burnside.school.nz