Rangiora High School TE KURA TUARUA O RANGIORA Prospectus Welcome to Rangiora High School Naumai, haere mai . Rangiora High School has, since 1884, provided the families of North Canterbury with a quality co-educational secondary education . Our motto ‘Lux Cum Amore – Enlightenment with Friendship’ supports our three Lighthouse values which are at the base of all we do: Aspire Wawatahia – Aspire to achieve your best . Respect Whakautea – Respect yourself, others and the environment . Contribute Tohaina – Contribute actively to the community . Our vision is to create inclusive, discover that learning takes place not equitable and relevant learning just in the four walls of the classroom. opportunities for students with clear This prospectus gives you information pathways that empower every student about all the opportunities on offer at towards life-long learning. Rangiora High School which can be Ms Karen Stewart The students are at the centre of our further explored on the school website. Principal / Tumuaki work and like you, we want the very best We welcome you and look forward to for them. We want to see them engaged working together to make your child’s in learning, to have them experience secondary schooling experience the success in all areas of learning and to best it can be. Welcome to Rangiora High School – your High School . Contents Welcome to Rangiora High School . 3 The School Farm . 9 School History . 4 House Structure . 10 RANGIORAHIGH.SCHOOL.NZ The Junior Curriculum . 5 Targeted Programmes . 12 The Senior Curriculum . 6 Sport and Culture . 14 Academic Achievement . 7 Uniform Regulations . 17 Expectations . 8 School Contact Details . 18 3 School History Rangiora High School was established in 1884 by its own Act of Parliament . More than 130 years later, the school maintains a proud tradition of providing quality education to the families of North Canterbury . From small beginnings the school roll Many of the school’s trees were increased substantially in the 1890s. planted in the early years, including During the twentieth century the a magnificent Sequoia Wellingtonia school established a reputation for planted in commemoration of Queen innovation and a progressive approach Victoria’s golden jubilee in 1887. to education. Examples of this included The school’s roll grew significantly from the establishment of a School Council the 1960s reflecting increased confidence in 1921 to give pupils a role in school of the community in the school and the affairs, the establishment of the Nursery population growth in the district. School in the late 1930s to provide pupils with practical experience at child Today the school’s roll is around 1700 care and the development of a school and is projected to grow over the farm from the 1920s on. The school farm next few years as the population of enables the school to offer a full range the Waimakariri District continues to of agricultural courses. increase rapidly. The school’s House structure operated from the 1930s to the 1970s and was re-established in 2005. The Court of Memories, which memorializes former students lost in war, reminds us of the depth of the school’s history. RANGIORA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL RANGIORA HIGH PROSPECTUS 4 The Junior Curriculum The following information is a general All Year 9 students also study at least one Rangiora High School guide for parents and students. More other language. The choice is between endeavours to provide all detailed information will be provided French, Japanese or Te Reo Māori. later in the year, at which time you will If students intend to study any of these Year 9 and 10 students be asked to choose courses for Year 9. languages in Year 10 they should do an with a broad range of The Curriculum Handbook also describes extension course in this language. Year 10 courses which will help in the Students are also able to study a range subjects on which to selection for Year 9. of semester courses which reflect the build in future years . Junior students study English, New Zealand Curriculum, including Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Art, Music, Drama, Digital Technologies, Health and Physical Education for a full Food and Nutrition, Textiles, Land-based year, in a connected curriculum model Studies, Metals, Wood, and Design - or a known as ‘Ako’. combination of these. RANGIORAHIGH.SCHOOL.NZ 5 The Senior Curriculum A Curriculum Handbook detailing courses offered at Years 9 to 13 is published in addition to this prospectus . This handbook will be available from the beginning of Term 3 on the school’s website . As students progress into the senior school there are a broad range of subjects to choose from. At year 11 a range of Qualifications Framework. There are no range of opportunities to study the semester courses are offered as students compulsory subjects at Level 2. subjects they wish to take. The school study for Level 1 of the National Certificate will make every effort to accommodate At Year 13, students will study for Level of Educational Achievement (NCEA). It is student choice but reserves the right 3 NCEA, which will provide entry to compulsory to take some English or Te to direct students into particular course University. There are no compulsory Reo Maori, and some Mathematics. selections where it deems that to be in subjects at Level 3. At Year 12, students study mainly the student’s interest. This will be done for Level 2 NCEA but also for Rangiora High School aims to give only after full consultation with the other certificates on the National every student the broadest possible student and parents. RANGIORA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL RANGIORA HIGH PROSPECTUS 6 Academic Achievement Rangiora High School has a proud history of academic achievement . Our top scholars go on to further academic success at universities across New Zealand and the world . In recent years, former top scholars have been invited back to school to speak at our academic prizegiving and graduation ceremonies to motivate and inspire our current students. With the support of our community, Rangiora High School is able to present a wide range of academic trophies and awards at its annual prizegiving and graduation ceremonies: • The Cartwright Trophy for General • The Kersey Cup for an exceptional • The Cobden-Cox Cup for Senior Excellence in Year 13 (awarded to the student beyond cohort or at Economics Dux of the School) tertiary level • First in Subject Awards, Distinction • The Macintosh Cup for Proxime • The MainPower Prize for Year 13 Awards, and Commendation Awards Accessit (Runner-up to the Dux) Physics and Mathematics • Koru Trophy for Outstanding • Rangiora High School Prize for most • The Spurr Cup for Environmental Commitment outstanding Year 13 Māori student Education • Janene Brown Memorial Cup for • The Lamb and Hayward Scholarship • The Allen Cup - Academic Excellence Outstanding Special Needs Student for Academic, Leadership, Service, in Year 12 • International Award for overall Cultural or Sporting Achievement • The PTA Trophy for all-round achievement in Year 11, 12, 13 • The Cresswell Memorial Cup for Academic and Sporting achievement Trophies and cups are awarded in all Excellence in Year 13 Sciences in Year 12 Learning Areas in Year 13 as well as • The Galloway Memorial Cup for • The Rangiora High School Cup for First in Subject Awards, Distinction and Excellence in Year 13 Humanities all-round Achievement in Year 11 Commendation Awards at all levels. • The Davis Cup - All round Academic • The Rangiora District Lioness and Sporting Excellence in Year 13 Trophy for Extraordinary Effort & Achievement in Year 11 • The Helmore Stewart Prize for most outstanding student studying Arts or • The G. C. Beattie Cup for Year 11 Law at University Science & Mathematics RANGIORAHIGH.SCHOOL.NZ • The J.F. and D.J.C. Moffat Scholarship for most outstanding boy and girl studying Science at University 7 Expectations As a student of this school I have a right to expect that: • I will be able to feel proud of my school. • Teachers and students will treat me, and my opinions, with respect and courtesy. • School facilities will be available and maintained in good working order. • The school grounds and buildings will be an environment in which I feel safe. • Student management will be consistently applied by all staff. • I will be able to learn in clean, To achieve these expectations, all students must well equipped classrooms, in a accept the following rules of good behaviour: positive working environment under the supervision of trained, • I will act in a manner that does not • I will show respect for my own confident and qualified teachers. prevent or obstruct my own physical well-being and the • Personal matters taken up with learning or the learning of other well-being of others. teachers or counsellors will be kept students in class. • I will not bully or intimidate others. confidential within the requirements • I will attend all classes, arriving on of all relevant legislation. time and with the correct books and • I will take care of school property and I will take care of the • My personal property can be stored equipment for the subject unless environment. safely with the knowledge that it will I have a signed note. not be tampered with. • I will treat, and speak to, all students • I will wear the appropriate school uniform correctly, at school and to • My abilities will be recognised. and teachers with courtesy and respect no matter what their sex, and from school. • I will be treated fairly, no matter what race, abilities, or values. • I will remain on school grounds my race, religion, sex or ability. during school time, or follow the correct procedures. • At all times in this school, I am responsible for my own behaviour. I am expected to make sensible choices which take into account the rights and expectations of others.