RONGOTAI COLLEGE PROSPECTUS Lumen accipe et imperti – Take the light and pass it on – Kapohia te ma-tauranga me ho- atu ra- RONGOTAI COLLEGE Lumen accipe et imperti Take the light and pass it on Kapohia te ma-tauranga me ho- atu ra- WELCOME TO RONGOTAI COLLEGE E nga- mana, e nga- waka, e nga- karangarangatanga o te motu, te-na koutou As parents and guardians of young males about to enter secondary education, you will want the best for your sons. Rongotai College has a proud tradition of achievement and excellence in academic, cultural and sporting activities. Rongotai College is a caring, supportive community, which is committed to helping every boy become the best he can be. It sets standards for boys to aspire to; it values tradition; it encourages excellence in all things; it recognises and celebrates the differences of our students; it provides opportunities for boys to expand their range of skills and abilities as they work through the process of realising their potential and becoming good men. We are proud of our college’s heritage and look forward to the future. I hope you will become a part of this future and experience something of the culture and spirit of this fine college. Nau mai haere mai. Kevin Carter, M.A.(Hons), Dip. Tchg. Principal WHY RONGOTAI COLLEGE? Rongotai College offers: • a roll size that allows every boy to be known and valued as an individual • a tradition of academic achievement and excellence • a top quality education for all students at all levels • a range of teaching programmes which meet the needs of all students • excellence in sporting and cultural activities • sound support for all students and fair, firm discipline • an experienced and highly-qualified teaching staff, made up of caring teachers who are involved in all areas of school life • opportunities and challenges for boys of all abilities and interests • a well-resourced school providing 21st century learning opportunities including BYOD. WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT RONGOTAI COLLEGE Henry Dickson Oliver Brooke (ex-Evans Bay Intermediate School) (ex-Seatoun School) What I love about Rongotai What I love about Rongotai College is the values, and how College is the strong feeling every student respects them. The of brotherhood in the school. minute I walked into the school, Whether it be on the sports I could feel the brotherhood and fields, in classes, or in the respect from both the teachers hallways, it’s nice to know that and students, and that feeling if you’re ever unsure about either one of the students or teachers has never dissipated. The wide variety of activities something, to do is incredible, there’s something for everyone. is there to help. Rongotai has a range of activities I love the music department because there are so to take part in, there’s something for everyone. many different instruments you can learn and they In the end no matter what your personality, always have the best teachers. There’re also so many Rongotai will have something that is perfect for classes with the best learning environments and the you. friendliest and greatest teachers you could ask for. CURRICULUM OVERVIEW Subjects marked * are compulsory. Course Structure SUBJECT YEAR 9 SUBJECTS YEAR 10 SUBJECTS N.C.E.A. LEVEL ONE - YEAR 11 N.C.E.A. LEVEL TWO - YEAR 12 N.C.E.A. LEVEL THREE - YEAR 13 YEAR 9 Art Art Art Visual Art Design Painting All students study the Art following subjects: Printmaking English, Mathematics, Photography Photography Science, Social Studies Economics Economics Economics Economics Economics and Health and Physical Commerce Accounting & Business Accounting & Business Accounting Education. During the Retail Studies (National Certificate Year 1 & Year 2) first term, all students receive four hours’ English* English* English* English* English teaching in each option English Drama Drama Drama subject (Art, Economics, Media Studies Media Studies - Literacy, Maori, Music, Health and Health and Physical Education* Health and Physical Education* Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Samoan, Spanish and Physical Outdoor Education Outdoor Education Technology). They then Education Personal Training Personal Training choose two of these subjects to continue Samoan Samoan Samoan Samoan Samoan learning for the rest of Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Languages - - - - - the year. Te Reo Maori Te Reo Maori Te Reo Maori Te Reo Maori Te Reo Maori Ma-ori Performing Arts Ma-ori Performing Arts YEAR 10 Learning ESOL ESOL ESOL ESOL ESOL All students study the Support Junior Literacy Junior Literacy Literacy following subjects: English, Mathematics, Mathematics Mathematics* Mathematics* Mathematics* Mathematics Calculus Science, Social Studies Statistics & Modelling and Health and Physical Music Music Music Music Theory Music Theory Education. They choose Music Music Performance Music Performance two option subjects which they study for the Science* Science* Science* Science full year. Science Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry YEAR 11 Physics Physics Boys study six subjects. English, Mathematics and Social Social Studies* Social Studies* Geography Geography Geography Science are compulsory. Sciences History History History Classical Studies Classical Studies YEAR 12 Technology Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Boys study six subjects. Materials Technology Materials Technology Automotive Engineering (Year 1) English is compulsory. Construction (Year 1) Construction (Year 2 National Certificate) It is possible to repeat Technology Mechanical Engineering Level One courses. Digital Technologies Digital Technologies Digital Technologies Computer Science Computer Science YEAR 13 Senior Computing (National Certificate Boys study five or in Computing) six subjects at the Hospitality Hospitality (National Certificate Hospitality (National Certificate appropriate N.C.E.A. Vocational in Hospitality year 1) in Hospitality year 2) level. Studies Vocational Studies Vocational Studies WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT RONGOTAI COLLEGE Matthew Hoffman John Kersey (ex-South Wellington Intermediate School) is an amazing (ex-Haitaitai School) College Rongotai What I love about Rongotai school, the students and staff College is the sense of are very approachable and kind. brotherhood … there is always The opportunities (both inside some to help you. Everyone is and outside the classroom) kind and friendly from fellow are endless, the facilities and students to the staff. The resources are top-notch and I school also has great resources at this school 11 weeks the boys have only a great spending understanding of each and facilities; whatever you want to be in life, other. After the school can help you, and it’s great. We have already feel like I’ve been here for an entire year. I awesome activities which are run by people who am immensely enjoying my time here and I think it truly care. I haven’t been here long, but I know I is the best College any boy could go to. made the right choice coming to Rongotai. CURRICULUM OVERVIEW Course Structure SUBJECT YEAR 9 SUBJECTS YEAR 10 SUBJECTS N.C.E.A. LEVEL ONE - YEAR 11 N.C.E.A. LEVEL TWO - YEAR 12 N.C.E.A. LEVEL THREE - YEAR 13 Art Art Art Visual Art Design Painting Printmaking Photography Photography Economics Economics Economics Economics Economics Accounting & Business Accounting & Business Accounting Retail Studies (National Certificate Year 1 & Year 2) English* English* English* English* English Drama Drama Drama Media Studies Media Studies Health and Physical Education* Health and Physical Education* Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Outdoor Education Outdoor Education Personal Training Personal Training Samoan Samoan Samoan Samoan Samoan Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Ma-ori Performing Arts Ma-ori Performing Arts ESOL ESOL ESOL ESOL ESOL Junior Literacy Junior Literacy Literacy Mathematics* Mathematics* Mathematics* Mathematics Calculus Statistics & Modelling Music Music Music Music Theory Music Theory Music Performance Music Performance Science* Science* Science* Science Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics Social Studies* Social Studies* Geography Geography Geography History History History Classical Studies Classical Studies Technology Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Design & Visual Communication Materials Technology Materials Technology Automotive Engineering (Year 1) Construction (Year 1) Construction (Year 2 National Certificate) Mechanical Engineering Digital Technologies Digital Technologies Digital Technologies Computer Science Computer Science Senior Computing (National Certificate in Computing) Hospitality Hospitality (National Certificate Hospitality (National Certificate in Hospitality year 1) in Hospitality year 2) Vocational Studies Vocational Studies Leo Powdrell Leo Stein (ex-Kahurangi School) (ex-Evans Bay Intermediate School) Rongotai College is a school What makes Rongotai College bursting with opportunity and the best school to go to? respect. From the moment you The best part of Rongotai You feel go through the sliding options, doors is the atmosphere. amazing there are welcomed by everyone as can lap. You is courses, competitions in your and trips soon as you areOur wearing school just landing the uniform. find people that will help you out with whatever abundant with encouragement and respect, and your