James Hargest College INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS NEW ZEALAND www.jameshargest.school.nz Invercargill About James Hargest College

of modern facilities and to provide an outstanding learning environment. We look forward to further communication with you.

Paul O’Connor Principal Paul W J O’Connor Principal We welcome students from all over the world to James Hargest College and are grateful for the cultural diversity they bring to our school. James Hargest is a large co-educational school, Student Support catering for Years 7-13 students on two sites. Hargest has a long tradition where our students • Airport pick up and Orientation Programme excel academically, not only while at Hargest, but • Easy access/log in to internet when they move to University. Teachers are very • Excellent support and care from International generous with their availability outside of regular Director, Homestay Co-ordinator and Academic hours to assist all students. Advisor to help students integrate Hargest offers a wide range of academic subjects, • Accommodation with Homestay Families or including the languages of Latin, Spanish, friends of family Japanese, French, German and Maori. We also have very strong Music, Cultural and Sporting • Professional Careers advice programmes. • Fully prepares students for their stay in New Hargest is a friendly place where there is a Zealand strong sense of belonging and staff and students work very well together. Traditional values are maintained. We marry these with the very best Academic Excellence, Learning Culture and Achievements

• All Academic results above national figures • Achievement is acknowledged in Scholarship Awards Ceremony and Academic Blues Assembly • In 2007 a Hargest student achieved 7 scholarships - the highest number in New Zealand • High entry rates to University • Students challenged with full academic programme or in practical courses e.g. Outdoor Facilities Recreation Programme • Two sites: • Wide range of multi level courses available Junior Campus - 11 to 13 year olds • Extra support available at regular tutorials and Senior Campus - 13 to 19 year olds Study Centre • New International Student Area • Hargest students work hard to reach their • Modern, well-resourced Libraries with multi- potential media facilities for information gathering and • ESOL available at all levels recreational reading • Specialist Music Suite, Art Studio and Language Rooms • Large Cafeteria • Four Gymnasium Complexes • Park-like environment with extensive fields and tennis courts • Universal access to Information Technology and Internet • Specialist classrooms eg Technology, Art, Music, Physical and Special Features Dance and Drama

Outdoor Recreation • Dance workshops • Drama e.g. Class Productions (Year 12 Programme) • Major Production e.g. Grease, Les Misérables • Kapa Haka Groups Activities include: • Original Junior Productions • Caving • Shakespeare Competitions • First Aid • Stage Challenge directed, choreographed, • Kayaking costumed by students • Mountain Biking • Orienteering • Risk Management Music • Rock Climbing • Skiing and Snowboarding • Chamber Music Groups • Tramping • Choral Music Numerous Sports and • Jazz Bands • Many students are selected for New Zealand Activities out of Class Time Secondary Schools’ Orchestra, choirs and bands • Private individual/Group lessons • Aerobics Competitions • Rock Bands • Badminton • Sixty piece Concert Band • Basketball • Handball • Hockey • Rugby • Soccer • Table Tennis • Volleyball • Waterpolo and many more Code: Medical and Travel Insurance:

James Hargest College has signed the Code of International students must have appropriate Practice for the Pastoral Care of International and current medical and travel insurance while Students published by the Minister of Education. studying in New Zealand. It is recommended this Visit http://www.minedu.govt.nz for details. is purchased by James Hargest College through Uni-care. Check the conditions on www.uni-care. org The premium must be paid with your fees and prior to departure.

Immigration:

Go to http://www.immigration.govt.nz for information on visas, permits, rights to employment and reporting requirements.

Eligibility for Health Services:

Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New More information regarding fees, homestay Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during arrangements, school rules, policies, uniform and an your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of Application for Enrolment are available on treatment. Visit http://www.moh.govt.nz for www.jameshargest.school.nz details. We accept students from Year 7 (11 years old) to Year 13 (19 years old)

Accident Insurance: Contact Details: 288 Layard Street, Invercargill, The Accident Compensation Corporation provides New Zealand accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, Phone: +64 3 217 6129 residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, Fax: +64 3 217 0351 but you may still be liable for all other medical and email: [email protected] related costs. Further information can be viewed at web site: www.jameshargest.school.nz http://www.acc.co.nz Multi Level Courses AvailableAll - subjects in bold italics are compulsory YEAR 7 & 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13

Art Art Art Art Art Design Art Design Art Painting Art Photography Art History Art Painting Art Printing Art History

Information Technology Information Technology Information Technology Accounting Accounting Accounting Information Technology Information Technology Information Technology Economics (for beginners) Economics Economics Business Education Business Education Computer Programming Information Technology Computer Programming Drama Performing Arts Drama Drama English English English English English or English English Unit Standards English Unit Standards English Literacy Media Studies (Film or Media Studies (Film or Print) Print) ESOL ESOL ESOL ESOL ESOL ESOL Food Technology Fashion & Design Fashion & Design Fashion & Design Fashion & Design Fashion & Design Fabric Technology Food & Technology Food & Technology Food & Nutrition Food & Nutrition Hospitality & Catering Food Technology Fabric Technology Hospitality & Catering Hospitality & Catering Childcare & Development

French French French French French French Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese German German Latin Latin Latin Latin Japanese Japanese Maori Maori Maori Maori Latin Latin Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Maori Maori (all short taster courses) Spanish Spanish

Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Aor Mathematics A Mathematics with Calculus Mathematics Bor Mathematics B Statistics & Modelling A Mathematics C Mathematics C Statistics & Modelling B

Music Music Performance Music Music Music Music Performance Music Advanced Music Advanced Music

Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Health & Physical Physical Education Physical Education Health Education Health Education Health Education Education Health Education Outdoor Recreation

Science Science Science Science Biology Biology Agriculture & Horticulture Agriculture & Horticulture NZASA Science CertificateChemistry Chemistry Agriculture & Horticulture Physics Physics Science Science Human Biology Agriculture & Horticulture Agriculture & Horticulture

Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Geography Classical Studies Classical Studies History Geography Geography History History Tourism Tourism

Technology Hard MaterialsGraphics Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics Design Technology Design Technology Technology (Hard Materi- Mechanical Engineering Computer Aided Drawing Electronics Technology Electronics Technology als) Woodworking & Furntiure Building and Construction Making Technology (Hard Materi- Technology (Hard Materi- als) als) Electronics Electronics

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Courses run when sufficient numbers enrol