An education in excellence

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

WELCOME

CHARACTER

SERVICE

FOR THE

GLORY OF GOD

EXCELLENCE

WELCOMEYour child’s education is one of the most important gifts you will give your child and at Middleton Grange School we would like to assist you in

giving this gift.

Welcome to our school where our vision statement ‘Middleton Grange School assists families in the education of their children by providing

an environment in which the Biblical truths of Jesus Christ are taught and lived’ means that we take the education and care of your child very

seriously.

We will work in partnership with you to provide your child with the care and support for their education and their lives in Christchurch. We hope

that this brochure will give you a glimpse of our special character and challenge you to want to find out more about our school.

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE TAKEN THE FIRST STEP!

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CHARACTER

CHARACTER

The particular combination of qualities that makes someone a particular type of person.

The particular combination of features and qualities that makes a place different from others.

A combination of qualities such as courage, loyalty and honesty.

that are admired and regarded as valuable.

A quality that makes someone or something special and interesting.

Middleton Grange School was established in 1964. We are an integrated co-educational Christian school for pupils from 5 – 18 years of age teaching at

levels Year 1 to Year 13.

The International College was developed to welcome students at all year levels and from many countries, to offer care and support to ensure success.

The International College forms part of Middleton Grange School and pupils join mainstream classes while receiving English language support and

unique pathways to tertiary studies in New Zealand and overseas.

PRIMARY SCHOOL: YEARS 1 – 6 (AGE 5 – 10 YEARS OLD)

Building a firm foundation for the years’ to come at Middleton Grange School. Our aim in these formative years is to develop the skills and gifts of each child in our care: academically, socially and spiritually.

There is a strong emphasis on numeracy and literacy in our Primary classes with a learning environment that is structured, firm and nurturing.

Our team of dedicated staff is committed to providing a first-class Christian education based on the NZ Curriculum. We strive to be creative and innovative, and to provide a wide range of opportunities so that every child experiences success.

ESOL support is given for pupils with English as a second language.

Curriculum – English, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Science, Scripture, Technology, Health and Physical Education, Arts, Languages.

MIDDLE SCHOOL : YEARS 7 – 10 (AGE 11 – 15 YEARS OLD)

A place where purposeful learning and living occurs within a compassionate community. These years are marked by growing independence and responsibility. The Middle School embraces this stage in the development of our young people and as such, we design teaching and learning programmes that equip, engage and inspire. With an eye to the future, we help to put the routines and disciplines in place for learning success.

A homeroom system for core subjects provides a consistent environment in which our pupils can flourish.

ESOL classes are provided at most levels and individual ESOL support is given where needed.

Middle School core subjects are English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Scripture, Health and Physical Education, Sport.

Optional subjects: 7 Technology subjects, 3 Art subjects and 4 Language subjects.

SENIOR COLLEGE : YEARS 11 – 13 (AGE 16 – 18 YEARS OLD)

Our Senior College supports young people in developing their unique abilities as they prepare for tertiary study and their future career. There is an emphasis on academic excellence and success in the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA).

Leadership, service, missions and extra-curricular opportunities are available and encouraged within a supportive stucture.

A wide subject choice is available. Core subjects are English (Year 11 and 12), Mathematics (Year 11 and 12), Science (Year 11) and Christian Studies.

There are 32 optional subjects from the Sciences, Humanities, Technology, Arts, Languages, Business, Physical Education and Health.

ESOL classes are at each year level and depending on ability, may be 4 or 8 periods per week.

OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Leadership and Service – School prefects

Board of Trustees Pupil Representative

House Leaders

International Ambassador

Peer Support Leaders

Outdoor Education Leaders

Sports Monitors

World Vision

Middle School Council

Year 9 Leadership Trip

HOUSES

The House system encourages camaraderie and builds a sense of family between all age groups. The four houses are Bowen, Scott, Shackleton and Wilson.

VERTICAL GROUPS

In the Senior College (Years 11 – 13) form classes are made up of students from each year level. This allows younger pupils to get to know the senior pupils in the school and also allows seniors to mentor and assist the younger pupils

SPORT OPPORTUNITIES

Adventure Challenge, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoe Polo, Cricket, Cross Country, Cycling, Football (Soccer), Golf, Hockey, Outdoor Pursuits, Netball, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Touch, Volleyball

CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES

Perco (Performance Company) by audition, Contemporary Dance, Choirs, Chamber Music, Jazz Band, Orchestra, School Production (Musical Show), House Singing, Kapa Haka (Maori Performance), Speech Making, Music Tuition for 15 instruments, Barbershop Quartets, Girls Chorale

ALUMNI STUDENT – CRYSTAL MAO

My name is Crystal, I am from China. I studied in MGS

for nearly one and a half year. Everything in MGS was

just amazing; we had house singing, international

BBQ, year 13 camp and so on. We could never have

these kinds of experiences in China anyway. MGS

knows how to protect and teach students well,

especially for the international students. We always

got help from the International College, teachers

would like to use all of their time to help us to know

more about local cultures or make some Kiwi friends.

The study life in MGS was free and exciting. We could

choose whatever we like to learn, and teachers

taught us more about Jesus. Sometimes I think Jesus

is not just representing a religion, it also teaches us to

love others and give our best help to others to make

the world better. The best thing I learned in MGS was

dream. MGS taught me whatever we want to do, just

go for it. Thank you for all the things MGS gave me. I

will always love your guys.

Arrive as strangers –

Leave as friends, well qualified friends!

EXCELLENCE

Quality of being excellent.

Extremely good or of very high quality.

EXCELLENCE

Excellence is one of Middleton Grange School’s foundational mottos. We craft an ethos of excellence where pupils want to give of their absolute best for

the glory of God.

Our pupils are offered a diverse range of courses that include the core subjects along with a wide variety of option classes to accommodate pupils’

strengths and interests. A key to our academic success is our staff who further enhance learning with numerous lunchtime and after school tutorials.

ACADEMIC

Middleton Grange School has a reputation for academic excellence. We teach the New Zealand Curriculum presented within a Christian world view. Our staff are highly skilled professionals who help our pupils to achieve consistently impressive National Standards and NCEA results.

The International College has developed a University Pathway Programme that prepares students for future study and gives opportunity for entry to two universities in Christchurch.

GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMME

This programme is co-ordinated by a dedicated teacher who works with staff to identify pupils with specific gifts. Appropriate academic programmes or outside courses are explored with the aim of encouraging and nuturing their God given talents.

MUSIC

Music is offered throughout the school curriculum as well as providing pupils with extensive co-curricular opportunities. Two orchestras cater for pupils of all ages while the jazz band is open to Middle and Senior pupils. Choral opportunities include two junior choirs as well as the Crescendos choir for Years 9 – 13.

PERFORMANCE COMPANY

The Performance Company is a contemporary performance group with responsibility for providing worship and items is school assemblies and other community outreach events.

VISUAL ARTS

Housed in a purpose built facility, the Visual Arts programme incorporates painting, design, photography, printmaking, sculpture, three-dimensional studies and drawing.

DANCE

Dance is compulsory as a trimester subject combined with Drama in Years 7 and 8, and afterwards is available as a co-curricular activity in PerCo Dance. The PerCo Dance troupe performs at most school events.

DRAMA

Each year we produce a major production. Middleton Grange School pupils also enter the Shakespeare Festival and the regional Theatre Sports competitions.

SPORT

With approximately 100 sporting teams across 27 sporting codes, the opportunity is assured for all pupils to explore their personal interests and pursue their potential.

Middleton Grange School is well known for achieving outstanding results in Basketball, Football, Canoe Polo and Volleyball. Our Outdoor Pursuits programmes are nationally recognised for their quality and competitiveness.

SERVICE

The work that someone or an organisation does for someone else.

Something that you can be asked to do as a public duty.

Be available to help someone.

SERVICE

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

Opportunities for service are abundant at Middleton Grange School with greater responsibility available as pupils progress through the year levels. There are opportunities to be class captains, library monitors, sports helpers, house captains, buddies to new pupils, tutors for younger pupils, peer support leaders, organisers for mission fundraisers – the list is extensive!

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

At Middleton Grange School we believe in ‘servant leadership’ which means that, first and foremost, we lead others with a selfless heart. Examples are prefects, house captains, vertical group representatives, magazine journalists and international ambassadors.

COMMUNITY SERVING THE SCHOOL

Middleton Grange School’s International College has been serving international students since 1964. From the beginning homestays have been part of the plan with thousands of students placed in primarily Christian homes.

Hosting students is about inviting someone into your family, loving and caring for them and helping them to become people of strength and character. The school community has served in this capacity and continues to do so.

SERVING THE WORLD

Middleton Grange School – International College host pupils from sister schools in numerous countries on an annual basis for study tours. Pupils will experience specially designed classes, opportunity to accompany buddies to their classes and other fun activities at school. They will also experience living in a homestay and numerous activities outside of school for example horse riding, visiting a wildlife park or the International Antarctic Centre.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

In our Middle School, teacher and pupils decide on a community focus at the beginning of each year and plan a series of service opportunities based on this focus.

In Year 12, pupils are expected to give one hour per week towards Community Service. This can involve a wide range of activities.

To serve globally, Scripture classes raise funds throughout the year for the KIVA loans scheme, an organisation that works across five continents to provide loans to people without access to traditional banking systems.

Destinations for overseas short term mission trips in recent years have included Argentina, Fiji and India.

World Vision is a large focus for service throughout the year with many fundraisers and the Forty Hour Famine being part of this. Middleton Grange School supports numerous children in various countries.

Middleton Grange School’s International College

is such a special place for me. It is where I made my

first kiwi friends, where I learnt kiwi culture, where

I really found what I want to do in the future and

where I made special relationships and memories

with staff and friends . The memories I made at

Middleton Grange are definitely worth leaving Japan

for. I really appreciated all the support especially from

the International College Staff, there was always

someone to talk to. I have completed Bachelor of

Commerce majoring in Hotel Management at Lincoln

University and have worked in number of reputable

hotels in Christchurch and Wellington in different

roles. I am currently working in the Sales Department

at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor.

ALUMNI STUDENT – SAKI KONAGAI

FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

Everything that pupils and staff do at Middleton Grange School is with the goal of Glorifying God.

We equip pupils with the knowledge and skills to understand their heritage and their place in it.

FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

ALUMNI STUDENT – SungJoo Kim

EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS

I am a 31 year old man living in Johannesburg, South

Africa. I am working for LG Electronics am originally

from South Korea. My job at LG Electronics South

Africa is demand planning and assisting product

management for mobile communications.

I entered Middleton Grange High school in 2002.

During the last two years of my high school, I had a

great privilege to meet up with Christ and it changed

my life. I had the best teachers who started with

prayer every first class in the morning, taught scripture

every Thursdays and spoke about Gospel in the

assembly time. The schooling at Middleton was God’s

great plan for my life. So after my high school life I

entered the University of Canterbury and majored in

Economics. With great memory of the schooling life

in Christchurch for about 7 years, I had to go back to

South Korea for the army service. During the service I

had the awesome opportunity to be dispatched as a

member of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

for 7 months also for the position of secretary of the

commander of the Republic of Korea battalion in

Tyre. Army service grew me a lot in terms of level of

tolerance and patience. God walked with me at every

step I moved forward. My dream is to help young and

weary see the hope that I have received.

PRIMARY SCHOOL

UC (University of Canterbury)www.canterbury.ac.nz

Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

www.cpit.ac.nz

UCICwww.ucic.ac.nz

Other Universities in New Zealand

Auckland | www.auckland.ac.nz

www.aut.ac.nz

Wellington | www.victoria.ac.nz

Dunedin | www.otago.ac.nz

Lincoln Universitywww.lincoln.ac.nz

Universities and Colleges in rest of world

MIDDLE SCHOOL SENIOR COLLEGE

This brochure includes the following documentation:

• ApplicationForm

• FeeSchedule

• TuitionAgreement

• FeeRefundPolicy

• FeeProtectionPolicy

• AccomodationPolicy

• RulesforInternationalPupils

PleasefollowthesestepstoenrolatMiddletonGrangeSchool:

1 Read all the above documentation

2 Complete the Application Form in full

3 Post or email this to the International College

4 Your application is assessed and you receive a Letter of Acceptance and invoice for fees, or a Letter of Refusal

5 You pay the fees

6 We issue a receipt and offer of place

7 You apply for your student visa – this can be done online at www.immigration.govt.nz

8 Your visa is approved and you make travel arrangements, you inform the school of these details

9 We will notify you of your homestay details and provide you with arrival documentation

10 We meet you at the airport and welcome you to Middleton Grange School

MiddletonGrangeSchoolhasagreedtoobserveandbeboundbytheCodeofPracticeforthePastoralCareofInternational

Students,publishedbytheministryofEducation(theCode).CopiesoftheCodeareavailableonrequestfromtheschool

orfromtheNewZealandQualificationsAuthority–websitewww.nzqa.govt.nz

CONTACT DETAILSThe Director

Middleton Grange International College

Middleton Grange School

ADDRESS30 Acacia Avenue

Upper Riccarton

Christchurch 8041

New Zealand

TELEPHONE/FAX64-3-3414054 / 64-3-3414056

EMAILinternational@middleton.school.nz

www.middleton.school.nz