OHS Prospectus 2020 Web.Pdf

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Welcome We are a school with a proud tradition of outstanding achievement in academic endeavours as well in performing arts, culture and sport.

Onehunga High School is a successful Diversity is a strong feature co-educational, multi-cultural and of Onehunga High School and as international High School. It has a result we are experienced and a history of innovation, the most equipped to provide for a wide range well known examples of which are of educational needs. We offer an New Zealand’s first secondary school extensive curriculum designed to based Business School, as well as its foster students’ individual interests Building and Construction School, and talents. and extensive Adult and Community Education programme. The most recent We welcome you to Onehunga High “school within a school” is our Health School confident that we offer excellent Science Academy. educational opportunities that enable each student to enjoy learning and Success is built on prioritising achieving at the highest level. academic excellence by supporting each student to learn and achieve in a personally meaningful pathway, in partnership with families. Deidre Shea Principal

VISION STATEMENT: Te Haerenga – The Journey: We are committed to holistic education which sets and maintains high standards and achievement, in partnership with whanau and the wider community. Our students will be respectful and responsible lifelong learners. Onehunga High School was established in 1959 on its Pleasant Street site.

The school has always served the The school’s proximity to the large We provide a wide range of catchment of Onehunga, Royal Oak, commercial and retail area of opportunities for students in the High Hillsborough and Mangere Bridge Onehunga is of great benefit. School, and also in our Adult Learning and enrolments beyond this zone Links with some service clubs and Centre and English Language School. are also significant. businesses go back many years and numerous scholarships and trust funds, Onehunga High School is situated as well as significant financial and in one of Auckland’s oldest suburbs, professional support, have arisen from overlooking the Manukau Harbour. this. Many of our families have long histories in the area, and we have Onehunga High School is committed many second and third generation to providing lifelong learning for our students. This gives the school a community. strong sense of tradition and continuity.

Queen Street (now Onehunga Mall), Onehunga, Auckland. Sixth Priority Will be given to all other applicants. If there are more applicants in the Enrolment second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth priority groups than there are places This Enrolment Scheme complies with the purposes (as set out in Section 11A) and principles available, selection within the priority governing content and implementation of enrolment schemes (as set out in Section 11B) of group will be by a ballot conducted in accordance with instructions issued the Education Act 1989, and updated 2011. Enrolment at Onehunga High School shall be by the Secretary under Section 11G(1) determined in accordance with the following priorities: of the Education Act 1989. Parents will be informed of the date of any ballot Enrolment Scheme Ambury Road, Taylor Road, by notice in a daily or community Domain Road and Hastie Avenue newspaper circulating in the area All students living in the home zone so that both sides of these streets, served by the school. are entitled to enrol at the school at and the no exit streets leading off any time. The area described below Enrolment Meeting them, are included in the shall be the Home Zone (see map on Onehunga High School At Onehunga High School, all the next page) within which domestic enrolment area. enrolments are made via a meeting or exempt students residing shall be with a member of our enrolling team. entitled to enrol at Onehunga High First Priority This priority category is This allows us to meet with you and School. not applicable at this school because discuss any information or questions the school does not run a special a) On the northern side of the that you may have. Each meeting takes programme approved by the Secretary. Manukau Harbour the boundary about 20 minutes. All enrolling students runs from Hillsborough Cemetery Second Priority Will be given to must be accompanied by at least one via Hillsborough Road (including applicants who are siblings of parent or guardian. both sides of Hillsborough Road), current students. Our preferred method of completing St Andrews Road to Selwyn Road, Third Priority Will be given to the enrolment form is online. Please Pah Road and Ngaroma Road applicants who are siblings of go to https://portal.ohs.school.nz/index. (included in each case) to One Tree former students. php click on enrolment and complete. Hill Domain; from the Domain across We will then contact you to make a time Campbell Road at its intersection Fourth Priority Will be given to with you to come in for your enrolment with Moana Avenue – then via applicants who are children of a appointment. If you prefer, an enrolment Moana Road, Namata Road, Curzon former student of the school. form can be downloaded from our Street, Mays Road and Captain Fifth Priority Will be given to any website http://www.onehungahigh. Springs Road (included in each case) applicant who is either a child of school.nz/assets/Enrolment%20Form.pdf to the Manukau Harbour. an employee of the board of the printed out and completed or you can b) South of the Manukau Harbour the school or a child of a member complete one when you come for your boundary follows a line south of of the board of the school. appointment. You will need to bring to the enrolment b) From all other Intermediates: meeting: Wednesday 6 November and • Birth Certificate Thursday 7 November 2019 at • The most recent school report Onehunga High School commencing • Passport (if not born in New Zealand) at 9am. Families will be advised • In-Zone Enrolments - Proof of which date their child should attend. Address (recent power / rates account) Parents are asked to ensure that children are at Onehunga High In-Zone enrolments School by 9am and are collected Applications will take place from at 10:45am. Monday 29 July until Friday 16 August Adult Students 2019 at Onehunga High School. Staff will be available from 8:30am to 3:30pm The school is pleased to receive on each of these days. An appointment enrolments from adults who wish to is required at these times – please return to school to take subjects in telephone the school office (636 6006) for Years 11, 12 and 13. Enquiries about an appointment time. courses are welcome. In addition, enrolments can be made International Students after school on Monday 12 August, International students are a vital part Tuesday 13 August, Wednesday 14 of Onehunga High School. Students August and Thursday 15 August from a wide range of countries are 2019 until 6:00pm. No appointment is invited to make application through required for these evenings. our International Student Department, email [email protected] Out-of-Zone enrolments Homestays Applications for out-of-zone enrolments will take place prior to Wednesday Onehunga High School is 4 September 2019. An appointment responsible for the welfare is required – please telephone the and accommodation requirements Principal’s PA on 636 6006 ext 8006 for an of all international students. appointment time. We welcome local families as host parents and caregivers. Incoming Year 9 students will be tested Applications to host students can as follows: be made through our International a) From Royal Oak Intermediate: Student Department, email Tested at Royal Oak Intermediate [email protected] during the early weeks of Term Four. Costs

Donation Payroll Giving System Fees School Donation The Taxation Act 2009 amended the Materials Fees: These are paid in those A student who plays a summer sport This covers part of the cost of sports Income Tax Act to allow employees to subjects where materials are used. in Term 1 and pays $50.00, and then equipment, library books, co-curricular make charitable donations through Details are included in the Academic registers for a winter code will only be activities and school publications. It their employer and receive immediate Programme and will be included in required to pay a further $30.00 to make may be used for any purpose (including tax credits for this. Employers can fees statements in Term 1. it up to $80.00. capital expenditure) that the Board may choose to make Payroll Giving available. Sports Fee: A fee is charged for from time to time consider desirable in The Act came into force 7 January 2010 Student ID Cards: $6.50. involvement in sports. This fee covers the interests of students. and applies to the school donation only. part of the cost of ground hire, affiliation The 2020 School Donation, as fixed By using payroll giving you have a entry fees and equipment. by the Boards of Trustees, is $180 per choice of paying the school donation student or $300 per family. off each payday and you will receive Single term sport (e.g. junior touch in Note: These fees are for New Zealand your tax credit at the same time. Term 4, senior volleyball in Term 1) – students only. International students If you are able to use this facility $50.00. Winter sport, which runs across should apply to the school for Onehunga High School would be Terms 3 and 4 - $80.00. information on the fees structure. most appreciative. $80.00 is the maximum charge. Start of year 2020

Thursday 23 January Year 12 and 13 course confirmation 9am-12noon if required

Tuesday 28 January Year 13 Peer Support Leaders attend 9am – 3:25pm Year 9 students attend 10am – 3:25pm There is a Powhiri to welcome all Year 9 students

Wednesday 29 January All students attend 8:40am – 3:25pm

Thursday 30 January All students attend 8:40am – 3:25pm

Friday 31 January All students attend 8:40am – 3:25pm

School Calendar 2020 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 28 Jan – 9 April 28 April – 3 July 20 July – 25 Sept 12 Oct – 9 Dec Common to both boys and girls: Blazer: Available from school on loan for formal occasions. Uniform Jacket: Onehunga High School jacket 1. All uniform items must be clearly labelled with the student’s name. with crest. 2. Any non-uniform garments worn beneath the school uniform must Jersey: Onehunga High School NOT be visible at the neck, sleeves, waist, or beneath shorts or skirts. regulation bottle green, V neck, wool 3. The uniform supplier is School Uniform Centre, 553 Remuera Road, Remuera, jersey with school crest. phone 524 6270 or online at www.schooluniformcentre.co.nz Footwear: Plain, black, leather, dress 4. Uniforms may be purchased from the uniform shop at school shoes or black, leather, roman sandals. which is located in the Business School. The shop is open each day during the school term as follows: Scarf: Onehunga High School Term One: Monday lunchtime, Tuesday 8:15 – 9am, Thursday lunchtime regulation broad red and green stripes. Term Two: Monday and Thursday lunchtime Jewellery: A watch. One small plain Term Three: Monday and Thursday lunchtime sleeper or stud per ear. No other jewellery. Term Four: Thursday lunchtime Hat: Green or black school hat. The school uniform shop is closed on the last week of each term and closes for the year in the middle of November. • No cosmetics to be worn. • Boys must be clean shaven. 5. The School Office will gratefully accept any donated items of uniform. Shorts: Black work shorts. • The school will not be responsible Footwear: Building site visits and for any non-uniform items which practical lessons: steel capped boots are confiscated. worn with work socks. Classroom Shop opening hours lessons: Black, dress, leather shoes Sports Uniforms (worn with Onehunga High School Special opening hours will be held in late January 2020. Sports uniforms can be ordered through regulation socks – grey with green the school. Students will receive written band) or black, leather roman sandals. January Monday 27 Auckland information early in the sport season on Monday 20 9am to 1pm Anniversary Day- costs and uniform requirements. *Please note: The polo shirt and Tuesday 21 9am to 1pm Closed shorts are worn for both practical Wednesday 22 CLOSED Tuesday 28 8am to 10am Building and Construction and classroom lessons. Thursday 23 9am to 1pm Wednesday 29 8am to 10am School Uniform Friday 24 9am to 1pm Thursday 30 1pm to 2:30pm Shirt: Onehunga High School Building Physical Education Uniform Saturday 25 10am to 1pm Friday 31 1pm to 2:30pm and Construction black polo shirt. Green shirt with Onehunga High Sunday 26 CLOSED (These will be ordered through the School crest and Onehunga High school once student is confirmed School black shorts. Full credit card and EFTPOS facilities will be available as well as a quote service etc. in the course.) Boys’ Uniform – Years 9, 10, 11 Boys’ Uniform – Years 12 and 13 Shorts: Onehunga High School regulation grey shorts. No belt. Shirt: Onehunga High School regulation grey shirt or Onehunga High School Trousers: Onehunga High School regulation black dress trousers, regulation white long sleeved business style shirt (button to neck), to be worn worn with a plain black leather belt and black socks. with school tie and Onehunga High School regulation black dress trousers. Shirt: Onehunga High School regulation shirt. Shorts: Onehunga High School regulation grey shorts. No belt. Long Socks: Onehunga High School regulation socks – grey with green band. Trousers: Onehunga High School regulation black dress trousers, worn with a plain black leather belt and black socks. Girls’ Uniform – Years 9, 10, 11 Long Socks: Onehunga High School regulation socks – grey with green band. Blouse: Onehunga High School regulation short sleeved white shirt School Tie with bottle green trim. Skirt: Onehunga High School regulation knee length skirt. Girls’ Uniform – Years 12 and 13 Pantyhose or Socks: Plain black full length pantyhose or plain Blouse: Onehunga High School regulation short sleeved white shirt with bottle white ankle socks. green trim or Onehunga High School regulation white three-quarter sleeved Trousers: Onehunga High School regulation green trousers. blouse to be worn with school tie and long skirt. Skirt: Onehunga High School regulation ankle length, or knee length skirt. Trousers: Onehunga High School regulation trousers. Pantyhose or Socks: Plain black full length pantyhose or plain white ankle socks. School Tie Curriculum Onehunga High School’s curriculum is based on the principles of the New Zealand Curriculum. The final decision on all courses rests with the Principal. Year 9 Year 11 Onehunga High Business School Onehunga High Health All students follow the same basic Year 11 students study six subjects – Onehunga High Business School Science Academy course. Subjects studied all year English, Mathematics, Science and offers business education from Years Our Health Science Academy is are English, Science, Social Studies, three other subjects. Subjects offer 9 – 13. Business comprises a range of supported by the Auckland District Mathematics and Physical Education. Achievement Standards and/or Unit specific subjects to prepare students for Health Boards, and provides extra The following subjects are studied Standards towards Level One NCEA. business education at the tertiary level. learning opportunities, support and for nine week blocks; Art, Prerequisites do apply to some The University of Auckland School career exposure for students interested Performing Arts, Food Technology, subjects indicating the minimum of Business and AUT School of Business in pursuing any health science field. Health Education, Digital Media, level of performance required to have both signed Memorandums Students are required to participate Business, Product Design and gain subject entry. of Understanding with our in extra academic study arranged Digital Technology. Business School. both at school and with external Students are also required to select Year 12 providers, and also to take part in a language option which is studied Year 12 students study English and Onehunga High a career exposure programme which all year. Language options are Te Reo five additional subjects. Most Year Construction School involves consideration of diverse Ma–ori, Chinese, Samoan or Tongan. 12 students work towards Level Two Early in 2005 the Onehunga High career opportunities and mentoring Extra English support is available for NCEA. Again prerequisites apply to Construction School began by offering from health professionals. students from non-English speaking many subjects indicating the minimum its first pre-apprenticeship course in In Year 11, students are required backgrounds. to take Health Science as a compulsory level of performance required to gain Building and Construction. The Year 12 subject, as well as English, Mathematics, subject entry. course uses the building of a house as Year 10 Science and two other subjects of the focal point of students’ learning. Students continue to study English, their choice. Year 13 Students spend blocks of time while Mathematics, Physical Education, In Years 12 and 13, students are Most students in Year 13 work towards at school learning theoretical and Health, Science and Social Studies expected to study at least two Science NCEA Level Three. Again prerequisites practical Building and Construction all year. subjects, or one Science subject apply to many subjects indicating the skills. The course also includes English, Students also study one full year and Health. option and two half year options from: minimum level of performance required Mathematics and Physical Education. • Arts: Dance, Drama, Photography, to gain subject entry. Music or Visual Art It is important that students take Onehunga High Services Academy • Technology: Automotive, Wood, courses designed to facilitate their The Services Academy was established Technology, Design and Visual transition from school to tertiary in 2007 and is run in conjunction with Communication, Product Design, study or work. the New Zealand Defence Force. Some Digital Technology Multi-level study may be appropriate of our students are seeking a career in • Other: Chinese, Samoan, for some students. Senior students the Army, Navy or Air Force, others are Te Ao Ma–ori, Te Reo Ma–ori, may, with approval from Heads of simply students who wish to benefit The Business School Tongan, Business Studies, Department, combine NCEA Level from developing good work habits in a is the first of its kind Accounting and Economics Studies, One, Two and/or Three subjects. highly structured learning environment. “ Food and Hospitality, Film and Detailed information on all courses The course focuses on career pathways, in New Zealand. Media Studies, Sports Leadership, is available in the Academic academic achievement, physical Services Academy Programme on the school website. fitness and discipline. “ Social Science Health and Physical Mathematics Other Learning Year English Science (includes Business Education (includes Languages Technology The Arts and Statistics Areas and Media) Food and Hospitality)

• Chinese • Social Studies • Health • Samoan • Digital Media • Art Year 9 • English • Mathematics • Science • Physical Education • Te Reo Ma- ori • Product Design • Introduction to Business • Performing Arts • Food Technology • Tongan 2020 • Digital Technologies • English Second Language

• Social Studies • Chinese • Automotive • Art • Film and Media Studies • Health • Samoan - • Wood Technology • Dance • Business Studies • Physical Education • Te Reo Maori Year 10 • English • Mathematics • Science • Design and Visual • Drama • Services Academy Curriculum • Sports Leadership • Te Ao Ma- ori • Accounting and Communication • Music Economics Studies • Food and Hospitality • Tongan • Product Design • Photography • Digital Technologies • English Second Language

• Geography • History • Chinese • Automotive • Art, Photography and • Numeracy • Health • Social Studies • Samoan • Design and Visual Design • English • Mathematics • Life Science • Physical Education • Media Studies • Te Reo Ma- ori Communication • Art Visual Year 11 • Scholarship • Advanced • Physical Science • Personal Training and Coaching • Services Academy • Accounting • Tongan • Elementary • Dance English Mathematics • Health Science • Food and Hospitality • Business • English Second Language Woodwork • Drama • Economics • Ma- ori Performing Arts • Product Design • Music • Digital Technologies

• Geography • English • History • Automotive • English with a • Biology • Social Studies • Chinese • Design and Visual • Design Viewing and • Numeracy • Chemistry • Health • Scholarship History • Samoan Communication • Painting • Services Academy Presentation • Mathematics • Physics • Physical Education - (Modern and ancient) • Te Reo Maori • Elementary • Photography • Business Year 12 Focus • Advanced • Science • Physical Training and Coaching • Media Studies • Tongan Woodwork • Dance Employment • English with Mathematics • Sustainability • Food and Hospitality • Accounting • English Second Language • Product Design • Drama Education Literacy Focus • Scholarship • Catering and Hospitality • Business • Ma- ori Performing Arts • Building and • Music • Scholarship Chemistry Construction School English • Economics • Digital Technologies

• Geography • English • History • English with a • Biology • Social Studies • Chinese • Design Viewing and • Mathematics • Design and Visual • Chemistry • Scholarship History • Health • Samoan • Painting Presentation • Mathematics - Communication • Services Academy • Physics (Modern and ancient) • Physical Education • Te Reo Maori • Photography Year 13 Focus with Calculus • Elementary • Curriculum • Sustainability • Media Studies • Physical Training and Coaching • Tongan • Dance • English with • Mathematics Woodwork Support • Accounting • Catering and Hospitality • English Second Language • Drama Literacy Focus with Statistics • Scholarship • Product Design Chemistry • Business - • Scholarship • Maori Performing Arts • Music English • Economics • Digital Technologies Social Science Health and Physical Mathematics Other Learning Year English Science (includes Business Education (includes Languages Technology The Arts and Statistics Areas and Media) Food and Hospitality)

• Social Studies • Chinese • Automotive • Art • Film and Media Studies • Health • Samoan - • Wood Technology • Dance • Business Studies • Physical Education • Te Reo Maori Year 10 • English • Mathematics • Science - • Design and Visual • Drama • Services Academy • Accounting and • Sports Leadership • Te Ao Maori Communication • Music Economics Studies • Food and Hospitality • Tongan • Product Design • Photography • Digital Technologies • English Second Language

Please note that courses offered are subject to student selection numbers Support and Activities

Guidance to orient and make easier their first schooling, taking responsibility for the Dance offers students a variety of The members of our Guidance Team few days at high school. For the rest of progress and welfare of each student. practical experiences, including are trained and experienced counsellors Term One Peer Support leaders spend YouDance Secondary Schools Youth who are available to all students and Tuesday and Thursday Kaitiaki time Student Activities Dance Festival and the MOOVIT their families. leading activities to build relationships, A balanced education is one that project in collaboration with the strengthen communication skills and delivers opportunities for the Vodafone Event Centre, Royal New Peer Mediation Programme provide practical transition support. development of the whole person. Zealand Ballet and Richie Cesan. The peer mediation training in our We encourage active participation Students also have opportunities to school is provided by members of the Health in a wide variety of activities to perform in school through Showcase guidance team. Peer Mediation is the Onehunga High School has two complement the academic life of each performance evenings. process of students helping students registered nurses. At Year 9 all students student. Onehunga High School has resolve conflicts and finding solutions are offered a full health assessment an outstanding record of success in In Drama we showcase student talent to their disagreements. Peer Mediator is carried out by the nurses. A doctor and sporting and cultural competitions through theatre sports and year level a role offered to Year 12 and 13 students physiotherapist are also available for at all levels. dramatic productions. There are also which aims to teach students conflict the students. many opportunities to view local and management skills. Peer mediators lead Music and Performing Arts international professional theatre. the school community by promoting Careers All students are encouraged to and modelling fairness and respect for Our Careers Department advises participate in Performing Arts Onehunga High School takes pride others and supporting students to get on employment and tertiary activities. The school offers many in performing every second year at help when needed. information through seminars, opportunities in Music, Dance and Polyfest. As well as Kapa Haka, our pamphlets, interviews and our Drama for students to perform both students represent cultural groups from Peer Support computer career data base. Advice within the school and the wider the Cook Islands, India, Niue, Samoa, The role of the Peer Support Programme and guidance throughout students’ community. Tonga and Diversity groups at this is to smooth the transition of Year 9 years at high school will help them large spectacular event. students to high school. Around thirty to identify career goals and the In Music, students are offered Year 13 students are trained by the qualifications they need to support instrumental or vocal tuition from Outdoor Education (EOTC) Guidance department to take on this those goals. Year 10 and student bands regularly Specific Camps: leadership role to provide support for perform and enter competitions. • All Year 10 students are invited our Year 9 students. The Peer Support Deans These include Jazz Band, Concert to participate in Active Lifestyles leaders meet the Year 9 students and Deans are the immediate link Band and choir. Students are also Week in November/December along with their Kaitiaki, spend time between school and home. Each Dean encouraged to record their own each year. This involves an during their first week at school helping follows students through five years of compositions. Outdoor Education Camp and several day trips in the Auckland area. Students participate in activities such as Kayaking, Surfing, Beach Awareness and Team Building activities.

Within Curriculum Areas: • There are a wide range of trips that students undertake as part of their curriculum programme while at school. These trips are used to complement and reinforce learning within each curriculum area, and form an important part of the course work. Details of trips can be found in the School’s Academic Programme in the course details.

Overseas Trips: • Groups within the school regularly organise trips overseas. Examples include trips to China and Taiwan to look at how business works internationally, and in 2018 our Maori Performing Arts students’ trip to Hawaii to learn, perform and share.

Sport Sport is a vital part of life at Onehunga High School. Our vision is ‘Sporting Participation and Excellence’. We develop culture, tradition and success through encouragement, commitment, discipline and personal responsibility.

It is our intention to encourage as many Students need to, and are expected students as possible to get involved in to, honour their commitment The Sports Leadership group at senior playing sport and do the very best that to their team for the season by level works to run sporting events at they can to have fun and add to the attending all trainings and games school and to promote the value of sport success of those who have gone on time, wearing correct uniform amongst the student body. before them. and enjoying the challenges of the season and the company of fellow We are proud of the major part our Sports List students. staff plays in coaching and team Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, management, working alongside Cricket, Cross Country, Football, We have a proud tradition of sporting members of the community, former success at Onehunga High School, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kilikiti, Netball, students and parents. Local businesses with the following teams regularly Rugby, Rugby League (Under 15), and trusts also contribute a vital competing in the top grades component, with sponsorship Swimming, Squash, Table Tennis, Tag, in Auckland. and sport funding. Tennis, Touch Rugby, Volleyball, Waka • Girls Rugby ama and Weightlifting • 1st XI Boys Football We hope all students take the • 1st XI Girls Football opportunity to become part of Please note that other sports (eg. golf, • Junior Rugby League the Onehunga High School lawn bowls) may be offered during sports programme. the year. With the high standard of sport at Onehunga High School many of our Being a member of an Onehunga students gain representative status. High School sports team encourages Sports Leadership classes at Year 10 health and physical fitness and also focus on key sports with a full year’s develops character, leadership and programme. This helps to foster students’ interpersonal skills in our students. talents and skills, and develop them as good sports people. which gives them access to Google Classroom, Docs, Drive, and their own Gmail account. Our teachers have undertaken extensive professional development on how to use this Information platform effectively, and many regularly use the Google suite ICT as part of their teaching programme. Onehunga High School maintains a comprehensive ICT infrastructure, Internet / ICT Responsible Use including an extensive school Wi- Agreement Fi network. Students have access to All students must sign the Internet / ICT specialist computer technology and Responsible Use Agreement as part of the software in subjects such as Design, enrolment form. This covers appropriate Music, and Media Studies. use of ICT and the school network.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) School Website All Year 9 students in 2020 are asked to The Onehunga High School website: bring a device to support their learning. www.onehungahigh.school.nz contains If students do not already have a information about the school for device, such as a laptop or a tablet with perspective parents and visitors to the a keyboard, we recommend purchasing school. We also have our Parent and a Chromebook. We have special deals Student Portal www.my.ohs.school.nz, in place to ensure our families secure which contains important information competitive pricing. We believe that for current students and families this initiative is enhancing the learning including Notices, Calendar, for our students, and provides another Assessment Dates etc. tool to improve student achievement. We have seen improvements in student Facebook engagement and learning across Up to date information about what classes where students have their own is going on at school can be found device. The minimum requirements for on our Facebook page. a device are an 11” screen, keyboard and the ability to run Google Chrome. Newsletters Parents are kept informed of school Google Apps for Education activities in newsletters and special Onehunga High School utilises the notices which are sent home with Google Apps for Education platform, students as required. At the end which we call ‘OneLearn’. Our students of each term a comprehensive all have their own OneLearn account, newsletter is emailed home. Notices a great future. Loyalty and Courage In 2018, awards to the value of more school. The only students who should Students are expected to routinely are the foundations of everything we than $200,000 were given to senior use the Onehunga Bus Depot are those read notices to inform them of daily do. Loyalty means to show support for students at the end of year awards who are not served by the school buses. events. All school notices can be found others. Courage means to show bravery ceremony. in the Student and Parent Portal of our and the ability to do something that challenges you. Values like respect, website www.my.ohs.school.nz. Parent/Kaitiaki/Student Meetings excellence and resilience are key to We hold regular academic counselling Junior Extension Programme success at Onehunga High School and meetings throughout the year. These Student Facilities Onehunga High School offers an are part of our Loyalty and Courage meetings provide an opportunity for There are a number of facilities Extension Programme at Years 9 and philosophy. kaitiaki, students and families to meet available at and around 10, which includes enriching activities Students from all year levels will to discuss students’ achievements, the school. to broaden and challenge our most have the opportunity to gain points goals, progress and plans for able students. The programme is in a number of categories that will the future. Library - The school library designed for students who have ability, contribute towards the awarding of i) Two-Way (Student- Kaitiaki) is open from 8:00am before excellent achievement and a positive badges. These categories include: Conversations. These take place school each day, each attitude. Placement in this programme in Kaitiaki classes and involve the interval and lunchtime. at Year 9 is decided by considering • Loyalty and Courage/Piripono – – student and Kaitiaki discussing and information gained from pre-enrolment me Ma ta toa Phone - In emergency situations, setting academic goals for the year testing, school reports and contact with • Academic/Ako students may use the phone in and then, at meetings later in the intermediate schools. • Cultural/Ahurea student reception (during the year, reviewing progress towards • Sport/Ha– kinakina school day) or the main school the achievement of these goals. Student Awards • Premier Sport office (after school hours). ii) Three-Way (Student- Kaitiaki Students can aspire to gain a variety In order to obtain a badge students -Family) Conversations. These take Cafeteria - Students are welcome of awards and scholarships offered must gain: place three times a year and involve to buy lunch at school. The throughout their years at Onehunga 20 points = Bronze Badge families meeting with their child cafeteria is open each interval High School. 40 points = Silver Badge and kaitiaki to discuss academic and lunchtime. All students are eligible to gain 60 points = Gold Badge goal setting and ways forward Superstar Awards throughout the towards achieving these goals. Photocopying - There is a These points can be accumulated year for Initiative, Work, Service, photocopier available in the during a student’s time at school. Responsibility and demonstrating Year 9 Stationery Pack library for student use. Photocopy Students can move from a bronze badge Loyalty and Courage. All students Stationery packs can be purchased credit can be purchased at the through to silver and gold during their gaining a Superstar Award are listed in from Warehouse Stationery, Royal bursar’s office and loaded onto time at OHS. Badges are awarded to the end of term newsletters. Oak. Alternatively, a stationery list student ID cards. students at school assemblies. is available for parents who wish to The Onehunga High School student PE Equipment - Sports equipment There are a number of major study purchase stationery elsewhere. badge system celebrates and awards is made available for student awards and scholarships available excellence, success and service within use during lunchtimes for both to students in Year 13 from local Buses our school community. team practice and play. The PE businesses and organisations, Most of our students who use bus department organises this. If you do well at Onehunga High Universities, Technical Institutes and transport are able to use buses which School you are setting yourself up for private companies. arrive and leave from the front of the General rules

• All drugs including alcohol and cigarettes are prohibited. All smoking materials are prohibited. Any student who is a member of a group where smoking occurs is considered equally at fault.

• Dangerous and undesirable materials such as knives or explosives are prohibited.

• Bicycles are not to be ridden in Pleasant Street. They must be wheeled on the footpath. Cyclists must wear a cycle helmet.

• Students are encouraged not to drive motor vehicles to school. They may do so only with parental permission. Ko Mangere, ko maunga Kiekie, nga maunga Located between the mountains Mangere and Maungakiekie Ko Manukau te moana Overlooking the Manukau harbour Ko Te Haerenga te marae Kura Is our school marae, Te Haerenga Ko Te Kura Tuarua o Onehunga Caring for all the people of Onehunga High School Principal: Deidre Shea

Onehunga High School Founded 1959 24 Pleasant Street, Onehunga, Auckland 1061, New Zealand Telephone +64 9 636 6006, Fax +64 9 636 4465 Email [email protected] www.onehungahigh.school.nz