PROSPECTUS 2021
1 CONTENTS 14 Subject Selection Guide 01 Principal’s Message 16 Important Dates and Key Staff 02 Vision | Mission 17 School Organisation 03 Our Values | Our Motto | Waka Huia 18 Year 9 Curriculum Learning Areas 04 Pastoral Care 19 Year 9 Curriculum Subject Details 05 Awhina Learning Centre 06 School Activities FORMS 08 Scotlands Hostel 31 Year 9 Subject Selection 09 Waimarie 33 Enrolment 10 School Facilities 35 Health 11 International Students 37 EOTC and Sports Trips Permission 39 ICT Agreement 12 Uniform 41 Instrument Lessons 13 Curriculum 43 Contact
2 ACTING PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Kia ora whanau
As you look for a school for your daughter be mindful that schools all have different personalities and cultures and it is important to find the right match for her.
At New Plymouth Girls’ High School you will find a school with 139 years of rich tradition and also a place where a 21st Century approach to learning is fostered. Our mission statement is that we exist so that each young woman has the opportunity to discover and develop the necessary knowledge, skills, values and character to enable her to fulfil her potential.
We are committed to the growth and development of the whole person and view the academic, sports, arts, cultural and personal progress of students as all vitally important. We also want students to develop a future focused sustainable approach to life as they shape their vocational and career goals. The school has approximately 188 courses and over 100 co-curricular activities, meaning students are spoilt for choice.
There are numerous opportunities for students to experience leadership by taking on positions, being involved in committees or just giving others a hand. Students can also work toward a wide range of badges and awards.
The staff at New Plymouth Girls’ High School are highly committed and spend endless hours tutoring, coaching and training students. Hence, our results academically and in the sports, arts and cultural fields are enviable.
The school values of, Whakamana-Respect, Haepapa-Responsibility and Whanaungatanga- Relationships are at the heart of how we operate. We are a restorative school with a rich ethnic mix, drawing on students from over 50 different cultural backgrounds, including international and exchange students.
In Taranaki we are blessed to live in a location where we can make the most of the environment and lifestyle that Taranaki has to offer from the sea, to the mountain, parks, rivers, farms and bushland scattered throughout the province. The local community are very supportive of the school and we foster community and environmental links.
We are confident your daughter will find her niche within our school. We would like to welcome your daughter to the New Plymouth Girls’ High School whanau.
Stella Bond BA, MBA, Dip Tchg, Dip Ed, PG Dip Ed (Ed Admin) Acting Principal
01 VIS ION
To develop educated, confident young women of outstanding character.
MISSI ON
Each young woman will have the opportunity to discover and develop the necessary knowledge, skills, values and character to enable her to fulfill her potential.
“Don’t stress about not finding your way around, settling in, or making new friends, as everyone’s in the same boat as you and it will all fall into place. There’s so much to do and the teachers are amazing, but as the Chinese proverb goes, teachers will open the door but you must enter by yourself.” Molly – Year 11, 2020
02 OUR VALUES
RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY RELATIONSHIPS Whakamana Haepapa Whanaungatanga
OUR MOTTO
ET COMITATE ET VIRTUTE ET SAPIENTIA Friendship Courage Wisdom Whakahoanga Maia Matauranga WAKA HUIA
Our Waka Huia are named after famous waka. All the waka have historical connections to Taranaki through tribal interactions and they were great ocean-going canoes that were used in the migrations that settled New Zealand.
Aotea kurahaupo
tokomaru tainui
03 PASTORAL CARE
WAKA HUIA DEPUTY PRINCIPALS
Suzanne Bradburn Kerry Macdonald Myken Hurley Stella Bond Kevin Byrne [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Aotea kurahaupo kurahaupo tainui tokomaru
THE PASTORAL NETWORK The Pastoral Network includes the Principal, Deputy Principals, Deans, Kawai Huia Teachers, Guidance Counsellors, Nurse, Careers Counsellor, HoD Awhina Learning Centre and Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour. As a team, their role is to support and assist students through any personal, vocational or educational difficulties. Our prime concern is caring for the needs of individual students and supporting their learning.
WAI ORA WELLNESS CENTRE Services available at the Wai Ora Wellness Centre include counselling, general health concerns, health education and promotion and referral to other services. The Guidance Counsellors, together with our Nurse, are available daily for students to make appointments or for parents to make contact with them. The Public Health Nurse and Adolescent Health Clinic are also situated within the Wai Ora Wellness Centre for students to access each week.
04 AWHINA LEARNING CENTRE
The Learning Support team is based in the heart of our school at the Awhina Learning Centre. Awhina means “help and support” and this is our ultimate goal for all our students – no student should be unsupported.
The Awhina Learning Centre (ALC) is in C Block which is beside the school hall and adjacent to Drama Room 1. Awhina means “help and support” and this is our goal for our students so that no student is left behind.
Based at the Awhina Learning Centre is a team of support staff who work together to help students make the most of their opportunities at New Plymouth Girls’ High School. The Awhina Learning Centre offers a range of support to students, staff and parents.
Students are referred to the Awhina Learning Centre by teachers, support staff or through self-referral. Contact Awhina aims to provide a safe, positive learning Ms Shirley McVicar environment where students can receive the HOD Awhina Learning Centre assistance they need through a range of different SENCO (Special Education programmes. The programmes are task based with Needs Co-ordinator) a focus on the key competencies outlined in the New Zealand curriculum and the learning of life skills. The Awhina team works intensively with students who have specific learning needs.
05 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
SPORT Adventure Racing Athletics Badminton Basketball BMX Canoe Polo Cheerleading Climbing Cricket Croquet (Golf) Cross-country Crossfit Cycling Equestrian Football Futsal Golf Gymnastics Hillary Challenge Hockey Indoor and Outdoor Rowing Indoor Bowls Inline Hockey Lawn Bowls Motorcross Mounting Biking Multi Sports Netball Orienteering Road Relays Rogaine Rugby League Rugby Union 7’s and 15’s Sailing Skiing and Snowboarding Squash Surfing Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Touch Volleyball – Beach and Indoor Waka Ama
OUTDOOR EDUCATION Hillary Outdoors Outward Bound Spirit of Adventure TOPEC – (Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits & Education Centre) Year 10 Camp (3 day at end of year) Year 9 Camps (2 day at beginning of year and 3 day at end of year)
06 GROUPS/ COMMITTEES/ LEADERSHIP
Amnesty International Aspiring Leaders Forum Dance Committee Drama Committee Environment Group Global Young Leaders Conference Honohono Committee Library Group Model United Nations - (Taranaki & National Conferences) Monetary Policy Challenge Music Committee Rotary Rypen SADD - (Students Against Dangerous Driving) School Council Security Council - (Central North Island) Tech Angels (IT Support) Treasury Schools Challenge Visual Arts Committee Waka Huia Committees World Vision 40 Hour Famine Writers’ Group Year 13 Leadership Positions Y-Lead Young Enterprise Scheme Youth Congress - (UNICEF) Youth Declaration
CULTURAL
Barbershop Singing Chamber Music Concert Band Harmony Singers Jazz Band Jubilate Singers Kapahaka Music Instrument Tuition Musical Production (Biennial) Orchestra Oxford X International Forum Pacific Project - (UN Youth) Pasifika Percussion Group Rock Quest Bands String Group Ukulele Orchestra World Challenge
07 scotlands hostel
Boarding at New Plymouth Girls’ High School’s Scotlands Hostel provides a caring and supportive environment where students are encouraged to do well academically and participate fully in school and hostel life. Sporting, cultural, musical and community life are examples of what boarders can enjoy being part of and encourages a sense of belonging. The independence, maturity and lifelong friendships that boarding supports are excellent foundations for adult life.
• Warm and welcoming environment • Modern complex with motel style units • Access to school grounds and facilities beyond the school day • Up to 145 boarders - Years 9 to 13 • Excellent staff/student ratio and active 24 hour care • Homework supervised by a trained teacher and experienced tutors • Clear guidelines with a degree of flexibility for meeting individual needs • Leadership opportunities and training • Rich and diverse cultures
“There’s a sense of family at the Contact hostel, with this comes the feeling of www.npghs.school.nz acceptance, which I’ll never forget.” [email protected] Sabine Volker – Year 13, 2019
08 Waimarie Unit / Adult Learning Centre
The guiding philosophy is to enable these unique
Waimarie is the Complex and High Needs students to reach their Unit specifically designed to provide an full potential by offering educational setting for students with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. age and developmental This is achieved through the provision of a stage appropriate multi-sensory based curriculum combined learning opportunities. with physical or occupational therapy and life skills. A partnership with New Plymouth Boys’ High School provides opportunities for boys with complex and very high needs to also attend the unit. Opportunities for involvement with mainstream peers and classes are utilised when appropriate. The students in Waimarie have much to offer those in the wider school. Community engagement is also a key part of the Waimarie programmes with students regularly participating with local organisations such CONTACT as WITT, Riding for the Disabled, Sport Mrs Sarah Sampson Taranaki, Moveables, Sailability and Special BFA Dip Tchg Olympics events. Manager, Waimarie School Unit
09 school facilities
At New Plymouth Girls’ High School, students have a wide variety of facilities available to them on campus. • International Student Room • Whare - Tuhonohono • Large Swimming Pool, Sports Fields, Netball and Tennis Courts • Gymnasiums (2) • Drama Studios (2) • Dance Studio • Multi-resource Library, Network, Internet Link, Computers • Careers Information Centre • Learning Support Centre • Computer Rooms • Wireless Campus • Technology Suite • Photography Studio • Music – Practice Rooms, Rehearsal Rooms, Dedicated Rock Band and Singing Rooms • ESOL Department (English as a Second Language) • Café • Wai Ora Health Centre with a registered Nurse
10 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We welcome students to come and join our family and create kiwi connections in our world-famous Taranaki region. Contact International Website: www.npghs.school.nz [email protected] We value international students for the variety, richness and diversity they bring to the school and what we offer is Co-ordinator of Marketing, a genuine “kiwi” experience. There is excellent English as a International Students Second Language provision, pastoral care, in-class support AND INTERNATIONAL and an orientation programme. We have a maximum of 35 ACCOMMODATION international students who are accommodated either on-site Mrs Kerrie Wootton in our modern boarding hostel or with homestay families. [email protected] The school is set in attractive spacious grounds near the beach in the heart of the city and just a 30 minute drive from International Dean a beautiful mountain. Mrs Myken Hurley (Acting Deputy Principal 2020) [email protected]
Ms Kerry Mcdonald “The thing I most respect about New Plymouth Girls’ (Deputy Principal 2020) High School is the diversity. Whether it’s the people, [email protected] the classes or the activities, there’s always room for individuality and creativity.” Ruby – Year 11, 2020
11 uniform
Junior Skirt 62cm – 122cm Sizes 6-30 Junior Shorts 62cm – 122cm Sizes 6-30 Junior Culottes 62cm – 122cm Sizes 6-30 Senior Skirt 62cm – 122cm Sizes 6-30 Senior Shorts 62cm – 122cm Sizes 6-30 Trousers 6 – 20 Blouse 6 – 34 Navy Jersey 82cm – 117cm Jacket XS – XXL Blazers 8 – 24 PE Top 8 - XXXL Ties One Size Footwear Black sandals with backstraps, Haviana sandals are permitted (not surfwear (Not sold at sandals or jandals). Uniform Shop) Black low heeled, polishable shoes with or without plain black pantyhose/ tights or ankle socks. No sports shoes, boots or canvas shoes. Shop Hours Throughout the year Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12.20pm – 2.20pm Wednesday – CLOSED Holiday Opening Hours 10, 11, 14, 15, 16 December 10.00am - 3.30pm Reopens Tuesday 12 January 2021 Monday to Friday from 12 January to 5 February 2021 10.00am – 3.30pm Saturday 16, 23 and 30 January 2021 9.00am – 12.00 noon Telephone 06 757 3899 ext 877 Forms of payment include: Cash, Cheque, Eftpos, Layby or WINZ Card. We accept pre-payments for future uniform purchases. Terms and conditions apply. Please contact the Uniform Shop directly.
12 SCHOOL USE Dean/DP: SCHOOL USE: DateTeacher enrolled: Code: ID No.Date enrolled: KawhaiID No. Huia: Tutor Group: Date starting at NPGHS: Options: ENROLMENTENROLMENT FORM 20182021 Date Starting at NPGHS: ______
Please complete all parts of this form in detail, including any special circumstances – Write N/A if not applicable
Legal Last Name: Legal First Name(s): Preferred Last Name: Preferred First Name(s): Home Phone: Date of Birth: Age: (years) (months) Sister(s) also attending: Tick appropriate box: Day Girl Scotlands Boarder Private Boarder Exchange Student Overseas Full Fee Paying Previous School and Year Level:
Primary Caregivers (Main residence):
Name: Relationship to student: Address: Email: Occupation/Workplace: Telephone (Home): (Work): (Mobile):
Tick to receive: Accounts Newsletters/Correspondence School Reports
Name: Relationship to student: Address: SAME ADDRESS AS PRIMARY CAREGIVER ABOVE Email: Occupation/Workplace: Telephone (Home): SAME AS ABOVE (Work): (Mobile):
Secondary Caregivers (Secondary residence):
Name: Relationship to student: Address: Email: Occupation/Workplace: Telephone (Home): (Work): (Mobile):
Tick to receive: Accounts Newsletters/Correspondence School Reports
Name: Relationship to student: Address: SAME ADDRESS AS SECONDARY CAREGIVER ABOVE Email: Occupation/Workplace: Telephone (Home): SAME AS ABOVE (Work): (Mobile):
NB: If there are any Court documents pertaining to Custody, Access, Protection Orders etc, please provide copies for our records. Verbal instructions must be supported by documentation. Documents to be provided Yes No Emergency Contact: NOT PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS – We do contact parents/caregivers before the Emergency person
Name: Telephone (Daytime/Mobile) __
Proof of identity documentation must be sighted and copied. Original Birth Certificate/Passports only
Ethnicity
NZ European NZ Maori Pacific Islander ______Other Ethnicity (please state) ______
Iwi______
If not born in New Zealand, how many years of schooling in New Zealand ______
DoDo youyou speakspeak EnglishEnglish atat home?home (if (if not, not, please please list list otherother languageslanguages spokenspoken atat home)home) ______
Please complete if English is not the first language: Specific Learning Support Needs: Specific Learning Support needs: 33 Medical (problems/treatments/medication)
Doctor Phone Dentist Phone Student Legal Name
Privacy Policy: Information requested is essential for the school to provide appropriate programmes of learning and care for students. It will be entered on personal files which are retained by the school and therefore subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act and Schools Privacy Policy.
I give authority for school records of attainment to be passed to another school or educational institution when my daughter transfers and enrols there.
I declare that my daughter will attend school regularly and abide by the uniform requirements, and the rules and procedures laid down by the school.
Signature of Parent/Caregiver Date:
I agree to attend regularly, wear the correct uniform and uphold the school’s values of Respect (Whakamana), Responsibility (Haepapa) and Relationships (Whanaungatanga).
Signature of Student: Date:
Academic / Sporting / Cultural / Leadership
Past and Current Achievements:
Future Goals:
If you consider your daughter to be gifted please provide details:
Requested Waka:House:Waka Huia: Reason for Request:
INTERVIEWER COMMENTS:
______
Interviewer Signature Date
Forms present and/or completed or ×
Subject Internet Health EOTC Music Lessons
School Report Court Documents Birth Certificate/Passport (incl. visa) #______
34 CONFIDENTIAL HEALTH INFORMATION
Student’s full legal name: ______Preferred Name: ______Date of birth:______
Doctor’s name and Practice: ______Phone: ______
Dentist’s name and Practice: ______Phone: ______
Does your daughter take any prescription medicines? Yes / No If so, please state medicine(s):______
Does your daughter have (or ever suffered from) any of the following? (Tick the appropriate boxes below) :
ADHD / ADD Epilepsy Hearing aids required Anaemia (low iron) Fainting Hearing loss Anxiety disorder Glandular Fever Heart condition Asthma Gynaecological (e.g. painful Muscular-Skeletal Blood-borne illness periods, Endometriosis) Rheumatic Fever Corrective lenses required Hay fever Vision Loss Diabetes Headaches / Migraines Other Depression Head injury / concussion Please describe and give dates: ______Does your daughter suffer from allergies? Yes / No If yes to allergies, please state to what (e.g. insect stings / medications / foods)
______Please describe the type of reaction (e.g. rash / anaphylaxis):______Medication needed for allergies: Describe: ______Epipen carried by student Yes/No Medic Alert Bracelet? Yes / No (if yes, provide number and reason):______
Has your daughter ever had a surgical procedure? Yes / No If yes, please describe and give dates: ______Do you consent for the following to be administered at Wai Ora (circle): 1. Paracetamol YES / NO 2. Over-the-counter Antihistamine YES / NO 3. Salbutamol Inhaler (Ventolin /Respigen) YES / NO InIn casescases ofof emergency,emergency, thethe SchoolSchool NurseNurse can administer Glucagon (for treatmenttreatment ofof hypoglycaemiahypoglycaemia)) andand AdrenalineAdrenaline (for(for treatmenttreatment ofof anaphylaxis).anaphylaxis).
We have medications available to students at Wai Ora with (Standing Orders) guiding their administration. However, we encourage students to carry their own supply of over-the-counter medications, such as Paracetamol / Ibuprofen and/or prescribed medications such as Ventolin inhalers to avoid missing class when possible. Please note: There is the facility at Wai Ora to store your daughter’s prescribed medication for her to access during the day as required. Immunisation Status IsIs youryour daughterdaughter immunised?immunised? YesYes // NoNo -- IfIf yes,yes, please indicate which immunisations shehas shehas received? (Tick the appropriateappropriate boxesboxes below) ; DTaP (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis ,(Whooping Cough) 6 weeks 3 months 5 months 4 years: Tdap – Boostrix (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis ,(Whooping Cough) 11 years: Hepatitis B: 6 weeks 3 months 5 months: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (2 doses required) 15 months: 4 years: Additional Information (Any further comments you may wish to add):______
If you would like to discuss any physical or mental health concerns your daughter has, please feel welcome to contact the School Nurses at Wai Ora, the Wellness Centre, PH 757 3899 extension 837 or email [email protected] Disclosure of Information The above information is requested to provide NPGHS with the appropriate medical knowledge relating to your daughter and the means to make contact with you if necessary. If NPGHS is unable to contact you in an emergency, we will seek appropriate medical assistance on your daughter’s behalf. Please sign below giving usus permissionpermission forfor thethe above above information information to to be be passed passed onto on torelevant relevant medical medical person personnel.nel.
Full name of parent / caregiver ______Signature:______Date:______Please note: The provision of health information pertaining to your daughter is optional (though deemed very important). If you decline to provide the health information on this form, please sign below: Full name of parent / caregiver ______Signature:______Date:______If you decline for a nursing assessment and/or care to be given to your daughter at Wai Ora please sign below: Full name of parent / caregiver ______Signature:______Date:______
35 Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) and Sports Trips Permission STUDENT'S NAME: ………………………………………………….…………………..…………. Year LevelLevel 2021: 2019: …………….………..…… PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S/CAREGIVER’S NAME: …………………………………………………………………………………………………. CONTACT NUMBERS: DAYTIME : ……………………………………………………… EVENING: ……………………………………….. HOME ADDRESS: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Tick I give my daughter permission to attend low risk school trips during usual school time: (eg. trip to Pukeariki, trip to Methanex Maths Spectacular, surveying public on Coastal Walkway, performing at a retirement home etc).
I give my daughter permission to attend school sports trips during usual school time.
• I Iagree agree that that my my daughter daughter will will abide abide by by the the following following school school rules rules while while taking taking part part in any in any trip. trip. • Students Students are answerable are answerable to the to staff/adults the staff/adults in charge in charge at all at times all times • Students Students are NOT are permitted NOT permitted to leave to leavethe group the group by themselves by themselves • ALCOHOL, ALCOHOL, SMOKING, SMOKING, and DRUGS and DRUGS are strictly are strictly prohibited prohibited • Students Students will demonstrate will demonstrate the school the school values values of Respect, of Respect, Responsibility Responsibility and Positiveand Positive RelationshipsRelationships at all attimes. all times. • I Iagree agree that that my my daughter daughter should should take take part part in inthe the activities, activities, allowing allowing challenge challenge by choice by choice where whereappropriate anappropriated fulfil any andduties fulfil as may any beduties required as bymay the be staff/adultsrequired by. the staff/adults. • InIn the the case case ofof anan emergency, I agree toto thethe staff/adults staff/adults in in change change taking taking any any action action they they see necessarysee necessary for for thethe well-being well-being of of my my daughter. daughter. ThisThis maymay include transporting my my daughter daughter in in a staffa staff mem member’sbers or or accompanying adult’s car. accompanying adult’s car. ‘ • I Iauthorise authorise the the staff staff\adults\adults to toarrange arrange and and administer, administer, if necessary, if necessary, any anymedical medical treatment treatment for myfor daughtermy and daughterI agree toand meet agree any to costs meet incurred. any costs incurred. • I Iunderstand understand that that my my daughter’s daughter’s personal personal property property is notis not covered covered by byany any scho schoolol insurance. insurance. Parents Parents and caregiversand caregivers are advised are advised to check to checkthe status the statusof their of own their insurance own insurance cover for cover them. for them. • I Iagree agree that that if if my my daughter daughter does does not not abide abide by by the the rules rules laid laid down down by by the the staff staff as asthe the conditions conditions of the of thetrip, shetrip, will she be will returned be returned to school to school or hom ore home by the by earliest the earliest available available transport transport and I willand meet I will meetall expenses. all expenses.
HEALTH DETAILS Please provide details of any RELEVANT MEDICAL CONDITIONS and MEDICATION that staff/adults in charge should be aware of when taking your daughter on a trip (please complete this in addition to the Confidential Health Information Form):
RELEVANT HEALTH CONDITIONS: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….
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RELEVANT MEDICATION: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Is your daughter a competent swimmer? (50m without stopping) circle YES NO
Student signature: …………………………………………………………………… Date:………..…………………………
Parent/Guardian/Caregiver signature: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….
37 ICT Agreement Form This form covers the statements made in the Internet Use Policy and “Guidelines for acceptable use of the Network, Intranet and Internet at New Plymouth Girls’ High School” which can be read in full at http://www.npghs.school.nz/forms/2020/NPGHSInternetUserpolicy.pdf . These should be read and discussed before this agreement is signed by students and their parents/caregivers. STUDENT NAME: YEAR LEVEL:
NETWORK, INTRANET AND INTERNET ACCESS 1. Student: I understand and will abide by the requirements of the Internet Use Policy and Guidelines and accept that Internet access is for educational purposes only. I understand that if I do not meet these requirements, or misuse the Internet I may face disciplinary action(s). These may include taking away my Network, email and Internet permission so I no longer have access to the Network, Internet or email. Misuse can come in many forms, but is clearly the case if I seek, distribute or download material that contains pornography, information on how to participate in any form of illegal activity, or racist, sexist or offensive language, or any non-education-related recreational material. Letting another student use my username and password is also misuse as is using e-mail to harass or abuse another student. I will not hold my teacher or NPGHS responsible or legally liable for materials distributed to or acquired from the Network. I agree to report any misuse of the Internet to my teacher or the Principal. By signing this form I agree to abide by the ‘Guidelines for acceptable use’ relating to Network, Intranet and Internet access.
Student signature: Date:
2. Caregiver/Parent/Guardian: As caregiver/parent/guardian of ______ I have read the Internet Use Policy and Guidelines and understand that the Internet Access at NPGHS is for education use only. I also understand that it is impossible for NPGHS to completely restrict access to controversial materials. I will not hold the teachers or NPGHS responsible for, or legally liable for, materials distributed to or acquired from the Internet. I have discussed thethe examples examples of of misuse misuse with with my my daughter daughter,, and and accept accept responsibility responsibility for for his/her her use use of of the the Inter - Internetnet at school. at school. I hereby give my permission to issue a username and password so my daughter may access the Network and Internet.
Signature of parent or legal guardian ______Date: ______
3. PERMISSION FOR THE ONLINE PUBLICATION OF STUDENT IMAGES AND WORK FromFrom time time toto timetime the the school school may may publish publish images images of of students students or or their their work work on on the the internet, internet, usually usually in in the the form form of of , newslettersnewsletters whichwhich maymay bebe accessedaccessed onon thethe websitewebsite oror byby email.email. StudentsStudents’ workwork maymay alsoalso appearappear in in galleries, galleries, exhibitions exhibitions andand thethe like. We seek your permission forfor thisthis to to happen. happen.
I authorise New Plymouth Girls’ High School to publish: 1. Images of my daughter on the Intranet or Internet. 2. Any work that she may create at school, in strict compliance with the school’s policy for online publication and the associated guidelines. I agree that this consent shall continue until I withdraw my consent by notice to the school. Such consent will also relate to student work samples or produced visual images that may be exhibited or displayed in galleries, theatres, or other specifically designated display areas. I confirm that I have the necessary authority to give this permission.
______Date: Signature of parent or legal guardian Name (Please print)
39 Do you want to learn an instrument?
If you are a Year 9 student or you participate in one of the groups below, you are eligible for itinerant music lessons.
Concert Band: Caters for the intermediate/advanced wind and brass instruments; includes keyboard, drums, bass and percussion. Practice time: Tuesdays after school at NPGHS Music Room. Jazz Band: By invitation. Combined with NPBHS. For advanced brass, saxophone, keys, guitar, bass, drums. Practice time: Tuesday mornings at NPBHS. Jubilate Singers: This is the NPGHS auditioned choir directed by Mrs Juliet Woller. Practice time: Thursdays after school. Harmony Choir: This is a student-led group of young singers who sing popular tunes. Practice time: Once a week at lunch time. Chamber Music: Small string and wind ensembles directed by itinerant teachers. Rockquest: Bands and solo acts perform their own songs. Student initiated and led. Ukuladies: A ukulele group open to anyone who is keen. Practice time: Fridays at interval.
What we want to achieve from the programme is for our students to:
• enjoy performing music and have a positive performance experience; • grow aesthetically through a variety of musical experiences; • realise their full potential; • develop their personal identity and relationships with others through individual and group participation in music; • progress and develop perceptual abilities, skills and musical understanding; and • improve each time they perform.
We have lessons available on the following instruments:
Voice Violin Trumpet Guitar Viola Trombone Flute Cello Euphonium Bass Guitar Double bass Drums Clarinet All saxophones Piano
Each lesson is half an hour long and will be in small groups of three or four students. There are also time slots available during morning tea and lunch.
There is an expectation that all students who take instrumental lessons participate in a New Plymouth Girls’ High School musical group. This enables the department to grow and allows students to gain confidence and skills through performance.
41 20212021 Instrument Lessons
Is your daughter interested in taking an instrumental lesson at New Plymouth Girls' High School? Instrument and itinerant lessons are available from the school under the following conditions:
Students need to be one of the following: • a Year 9 student; • taking Music as a subject; or • participating and contributing in a school ensemble. We expect the following of students: • regular practice, commitment to learning and catching up on missed work; • communication in advance with their instrumental teacher if they cannot attend a lesson; • involvement in an ensemble by students that hire instruments.
Please email this completed form to [email protected]
By completing this form, you indicate that you have read and understand the conditions for learning an instrument at New Plymouth Girls' High School and agree to abide by them.
Student Name:
Year level in 202120182019:
st Instrument(s): 1 choice:
2nd choice (in case your first choice is full):
Prior learning on any instrument (e.g. recorder for 2 years or choir for 6 months etc.)
Are you taking Music as a subject in 20202021?
Contact email:
PareParent/Caregiver’snt/Caregivers Signature:Signature:
42 contact
Enrolments New Plymouth Girls’ High School We welcome enrolment applications from Old Girls’ Association students at all levels. Enrolment interviews will be New Plymouth Branch conducted at the main contributing schools in the Lisa Chubb (Chairperson) New Plymouth district during Term 3 2020. [email protected] The Open Evening for 2021 enrolments is Gloria Crossley (Secretary/Treasurer) Wednesday 29 July 2020 from 5.30 – 7.45pm 675 Junction Road Enquiries are welcome at any time during school RD 1 hours to the school office: New Plymouth 4371 Ph: +64 6 757 3899 Ph: +64 6 752 2593 www.npghs.school.nz [email protected] [email protected] Tauranga Branch New Plymouth Girls’ High School Margaret Gainsfort (Chairperson) Private Bag 2049 Phone: +64 7 548 2174 New Plymouth Central [email protected] New Plymouth 4342 Waikato Branch Maureen Shaw (Secretary) Hostel 94 Luck At Last Road Enrolment enquiries to Marina Walsh. RD 2 Interviews by appointment. Cambridge 3494 Ph: +64 6 757 3848 Phone: +64 7 827 2745 [email protected] [email protected]
“If you feel nervous on your first day it’s ok. As soon as you step into your class you are bound to make friends. At New Plymouth Girls’ High School there is always an opportunity for you to succeed; hope to see you soon!” Lily – Year 10, 2019
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