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SHAPE YOURFUTURE

New Plymouth Girls’ High School

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CONTENTS01 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

02 VISION, MISSION, GOALS

03 OUR VALUES | OUR MISSION | HOUSES

04 PASTORAL CARE

05 LEARNING SUPPORT

06 CURRICULUM

07 SUBJECT SELECTION GUIDE

10 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

12 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

13 SCOTLANDS HOSTEL

14 WAIMARIE

15 SCHOOL FACILITIES

16 UNIFORM

17 ENROLMENT

19 HEALTH

21 EOTC & SPORTS TRIPS PERMISSION

23 ICT AGREEMENT

25 INSTRUMENT LESSONS

FORMS

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PRINCIPAL’SMESSAGE

Our school prides itself on providing quality education for young women throughout Taranaki and beyond. A wide range of sporting and cultural opportunities are available. The school campus is set within 11 hectares of attractive grounds and offers superb hostel living on-site.

Our School is built on traditional values with innovative approaches to teaching and learning. We have a proud history of academic excellence and a proven record of outstanding achievement in sport, visual and performing arts, Vocational Pathways, and cultural pursuits.

We promote lifelong learning, and ensure students identify and follow their passions and achieve to their full potential. We offer a unique opportunity to be educated at one of New Zealand’s oldest, most prestigious public girls’ school.

Our vision is to create confident young women of outstanding character. Each young woman will have the opportunity to discover and develop the necessary knowledge, skills, values and character to enable her to fulfil her potential.

Our school is large enough to have great opportunities yet small enough to care and develop each of our girls as a unique individual. Our platform of traditional values encourages Whakamana respect, Haepapa responsibility, and Whanaungatanga positive relationships.

Our students consistently achieve exceptional results in national qualifications. New Zealand Scholarships and Outstanding Scholarships are awarded to students across many subjects each year.

We welcome your girls to come and join our family.

Victoria KerrBA(Hons), PGCE

PrincipalWe strive to create confident young women of outstanding character.

Inspiring students,Exploring opportunities

VIS ION

MISSI ON

To develop educated, confident young women of outstanding character

Each young woman will have the opportunity to discover and develop the necessary knowledge, skills, values and character to enable her to fulfill her potential

“Don’t stress about not finding your way around, settling in, or making new friends, as everyone’s in the same boat as you and it will all fall into place. There’s so much to do and the teachers are amazing, but as the Chinese proverb goes, teachers will open the door but you must enter by yourself” Molly – Year 9

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ET COMITATE ET VIRTUTE ET SAPIENTIA

Friendship Courage Wisdom

Whakahoanga Maia Matauranga

OUR VALUESRESPECT RESPONSIBILITY RELATIONSHIPS

Whakamana Haepapa Whanaungatanga

OUR MOTTO

HOUSESOur houses are named after famous Waka. All the waka have historical connections to Taranaki through tribal interactions and they were great ocean-going canoes that were used in the migrations that settled New Zealand.

AOTEA kURAHAUPO

TOkOMARU TAINUI

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PASTORAL CARE

New Plymouth Girls’ High School

is committed to ensuring that

every girl feels that she is a valued

member of the school community.

THE PASTORAL NETWORkThe Pastoral Network includes the Principal, Deputy Principals, Deans, Tutor Teachers, Guidance Counsellors, Nurses, Careers Counsellor, HoD Learning Support and Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour. As a team, their role is to support and assist students through any personal, vocational or educational difficulties. Our prime concern is caring for the needs of individual students and supporting their learning.

WAI ORA WELLNESS CENTREServices available at the Wai Ora Wellness Centre include counselling, general health concerns, health education and promotion and referral to other services. The Guidance Counsellors together with Nurses, are available daily for students to make appointments or for parents to make contact with them. The Public Health Nurse and Adolescent Health Clinic are also situated within the Wai Ora Wellness Centre for students to access each week.

Suzanne BradburnBLS, BEd, Dip TchgYear 9

Kevin ByrneBA, Dip Tchg, PG Dip Ed (Ed Admin(Dist)Year 11

Kerry MacdonaldBA, Dip Tchg, Dip SMntYear 10

Stella BondBA, MBA, Dip Tchg, Dip Ed, PG Dip Ed (Ed Admin)Year 12 & 13

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LEARNING SUPPORT

Learning Support Services is a team of people working together to help students to make the most of their opportunities at New Plymouth Girls’ High School. The Learning Support Services team offer a range of support to students, staff and parents. Students are referred to Learning Support Services by teachers, parents, support staff or through self-referral.

Awhina aims to provide a safe, positive learning environment where students can receive the assistance they need through a range of different programmes. The programmes are task based with a focus on the key competencies outlined in the New Zealand curriculum and a focus on life learning skills. The Awhina team work intensively with students who have specific learning needs.

CONTACT Ms Shirley McVicarHOD Learning Support

SENCO (Special Education Needs Co-ordinator)

The Learning Support team is based at Awhina House. Awhina means “help and support” and this is our ultimate goal for all our students – no student should be unsupported.

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Year 9 - All students study all EIGHT Learning Areas

Arts, English, Health & Physical Education, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Technology

Within some Learning Areas there is a choice between subjects:Arts (Dance, Drama, Music or Visual Arts), Languages (English Language, French, Literacy, Spanish or Te Reo Māori), Technology (Biotechnology, Design Technology, Design & Visual Communication, Digital Technology or Textiles Technology)

Students may be placed in one or more of the following subjects to support their learning needs:Numeracy, English Language (English for Speakers of other Languages), Learning Skills or Literacy

Year 10 - All students study FIVE Learning Areas:

English, Health & Physical Education, Mathematics, Science and Social Science

Students are able to select THREE options from the following:Animal & Plant Science, Business Studies, Dance, Design Technology, Design & Visual Communications, Digital Technology, Drama, English Language, Food and Nutrition, French, Literacy, Music, Spanish, Sports Education, Te Reo Māori, Textiles Technology and Visual Arts

Students may be placed in one or more of the following subjects to support their learning needs:Numeracy, English Language (English for Speakers of other Languages) or SPEC (Specific Preparation for Employment and Citizenship).

CURRICULUM

Year 11 - Students select SIX subjects.

Compulsory Subjects: English, Mathematics and a Science

Students select THREE options from a list of 40 subjects.

Year 12 - Students select SIX subjects.

Compulsory Subject: English

Students select FIVE options from a list of 48 subjects.

Year 13 - Students select a full course of FIVE subjects and also have a study line.

Students select all of their subjects from a list of 46 subjects.

NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Senior students can select courses from any NCEA Level appropriate to their ability so long as they meet the entrance criteria (or the equivalent thereof).

Alternative or more practically based courses are available in many subject areas. This range of specialist alternative courses includes a SPEC learning support programme. Timetabled and supplementary Vocational Training opportunities are available to senior students at NCEA Levels 1 to 3 and higher.

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SUBJECT SELECTION GUIDE

ACADEMIC LEVELS:Extension Course Intermediate Course Alternative Course

All courses are subject to numbers and staffing

# This course may be offered through Te Kura (Correspondence School) - others courses may also be available.

SPEC – (Specific Preparation for Employment & Citizenship)

LEARNINGAREA YEAR 9 YEAR 10 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3+

Arts DanceDramaMusicVisual Arts

DanceDramaMusicVisual Arts

DanceDigital Visual ArtsDramaMusicVisual Arts

Art DesignArt HistoryDanceDramaMusicPhotographyVisual Arts

Art DesignArt HistoryDanceDramaMusicPaintingPhotographyPrintmakingSculpture

English English English EnglishEnglish AlternativeEnglish Extension (for Yr10’s)

English Intermediate

EnglishEnglish AlternativeEnglish Extension (for Yr11s)

English Intermediate

English AlternativeEnglish Extension (for Yr12’s)English VisualEnglish Written

English Extension (Scholarship - for Yr13’s)

Health andPhysical Ed

Food & NutritionHealthPhysical Education

Food & NutritionHealthPhysical EducationSports Education

Food & NutritionHauoraHealthHospitalitySports Science & Physical Education

Fitness & Recreation (for Yr11/12/13’s)Food & NutritionHauoraHealthHospitality (for Yr12s & Yr13’s)Sports Science & Physical Education

Food & NutritionHauora HealthSports Science & Physical Education

Languages English Language FrenchLiteracySpanishTe Reo Māori

English Language FrenchLiteracySpanishTe Reo Māori

English Language FrenchSpanishTe Reo Māori

English Language French #Spanish Te Reo Māori

English Language French #Spanish Te Reo Māori

LearningSupport

Learning Skills SPEC – Yr 10 / Pre-Level 1 (for Yr10/11/12/13’s)

SPEC (for Yr11/12/13’s) SPEC (for Yr11/12/13’s) SPEC (for Yr11/12/13’s)

Mathematics MathematicsNumeracy

Mathematics Maths with Algebra & StatisticsMaths Extension (for Yr10’s)Maths NumeracyMaths with Statistics

Maths with Algebra & StatisticsMaths Extension (for Yr11’s) Maths with Statistics

CalculusMaths Extension (for Yr12’s) Statistics ExternalStatistics Internal

Statistics Extension (for Yr13’s)

Sciences Science Animal & Plant ScienceScience

Animal & Plant ScienceScience AlternativeScience Extension (for Yr10’s)Science External Science Internal

Animal & Plant ScienceBiologyChemistryPhysicsScienceScience Alternative

Animal & Plant Science #BiologyChemistryPhysicsScienceScience Alternative

SocialSciences

Social Science Business StudiesSocial Science

AccountingBusiness StudiesEconomicsGeographyHistorySocial Science Extension (for Yr10’s)Social Studies

AccountingClassical StudiesEconomicsEnterprise StudiesGeographyHistoryMedia StudiesSocial StudiesTourism

AccountingClassical StudiesEconomicsEnterprise StudiesGeographyHistoryMedia StudiesSocial StudiesTourism

Technology BiotechnologyDesign TechnologyDesign & Visual CommunicationDigital TechnologyTextiles Technology

Design TechnologyDesign & Visual CommunicationDigital TechnologyTextiles Technology

Computer ScienceDesign TechnologyDesign & Visual CommunicationTextiles Technology

Computer ScienceDesign TechnologyDesign & Visual CommunicationTextiles Technology

Computer ScienceDesign TechnologyDesign & Visual CommunicationTextiles Technology

VocationalTraining

Supplementary Career Development (Not an option subject)

Classroom Career DevelopmentSupplementary Career Development (Not an option subject)

Trades AcademyWorkplace Training

Classroom Career DevelopmentEE2E EngineeringSupplementary Career Development (Not an option subject)

Workplace Training3+2 Career Training

Totals 23 25 40 48 46 2

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

SPORT & OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Adventure Racing Athletics Badminton Basketball BMX Canoe PoloCross FitClimbingCricket Cross-country Cycling Equestrian Football Futsal Golf Gymnastics Hillary Challenge HockeyIndoor Bowls Indoor Rowing Lawn Bowls Motocross Multisports Netball Outdoor Pursuits CentreOrienteering Outdoor EducationOutward Bound Road Relays Rugby – Union, Touch and 7sSmall Bore Rifle Shooting Skiing and Snowboarding Spirit of Adventure - (Sailing)Squash Surfing Swimming Ten Pin Bowling TennisTOPEC - (Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits & Education Centre)Triathlon

Volleyball – Beach and CourtYachting

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CULTURAL

Barbershop SingingChamber Music Concert BandFolk GroupHarmony SingersJubilate SingersJazz BandKapahaka Library GroupOxford X International ForumOrchestraMusic Instrument TuitionMusical Production (Biennial)Pacific Project - (UN Youth)Pasifika Percussion Rock Quest BandsString Ukulele OrchestraWorld Challenge

GROUPS/COMMITTEES/LEADERSHIP

Young Enterprise SchemeYouth Congress - (UNICEF)World Vision 40 Hour FamineTech Angels (IT Support)SADD - (Students Against Dangerous Driving)Security Council - (Central North Island)School CouncilLevels CouncilsLibrary GroupEnvironment GroupAmnesty InternationalAspiring Leaders ForumGlobal Young Leaders ConferenceModel United Nations - (Taranaki & National Conferences)Rogaine Rotary Rypen Treasury Schools ChallengeWriter’s GroupY-LeadYouth DeclarationMonetary Policy Challenge Library GroupDance CommitteeDrama CommitteeVisual Arts CommitteeMusic Committee

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INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS

We value international students for the variety, richness and diversity they bring to the school and what we offer is a genuine “kiwi” experience. There is excellent English as a Second Language provision, pastoral care, in-class support and an orientation programme. We have a maximum of 35 international students who are accommodated either on-site in our modern boarding hostel or with homestay families.

The school is set in attractive spacious grounds by the beach in the heart of the city and just 30 minutes’ drive from a beautiful mountain.

CONTACTInternational Website: www.npghs.school.nzinternational@npghs.school.nz

COORDINATOR Of MARkETING AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Mrs Nicky Butler nbutler@npghs.school.nz

INTERNATIONAL ACCOMMODATIONMrs Marina Walshmwalsh@npghs.school.nz

INTERNATIONAL DEANMs Kerry Macdonald (Deputy Principal)

kmacdonald@npghs.school.nz

We welcome students to come and join our family and create kiwi connections in our world-famous Taranaki Region.

“The thing I most respect about New Plymouth Girls’ High School is the diversity. Whether it’s the people, the classes or the activities, there’s always room for individuality and creativity.” Ruby – Year 9

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SCOTLANDS HOSTEL

Boarding at New Plymouth Girls’ High School’s Scotlands Hostel provides a caring and supportive environment where students are encouraged to do well academically and participate fully in the sporting, cultural and social life of the school.

The independence, maturity and lifelong friendships that boarding encourages are excellent foundations for adult life.

• Home away from home

• Modern complex, motel style units

• Full access to school grounds and facilities beyond the school day

• Up to 145 boarders - Years 9 to 13

• Excellent staff/student ratio and active 24-hour care

• Homework supervised by a trained teacher

• Clear guidelines with a degree of flexibility for meeting individual needs

• Leadership opportunities and training

• Rich and diverse cultures

CONTACT

www.npghs.school.nzhostelenquiries@npghs.school.nz

“Everyone’s so welcoming, you meet such a wide range of friends almost immediately” Annie – Year 9

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WAIMARIE UNIT / ADULT LEARNING CENTRE

Waimarie is the Special Needs Unit specifically designed to provide an educational setting for students with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. This is achieved through the provision of a multi-sensory based curriculum combined with physical therapy and life skills.

A partnership with New Plymouth Boys’ High School provides opportunities for boys with very high needs also attend the Unit.

Opportunities for involvement with mainstream peers are utilized when appropriate. The students at Waimarie

have much to offer those in the wider school and a practical learning programme about disabilities is included in the school’s health curriculum.

The guiding philosophy is to enable these unique students to reach their full potential by offering age and developmental stage appropriate learning

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SCHOOL fACILITIES

At New Plymouth Girls’ High School students have a wide variety of facilities available to them on campus.

• International Student Room• Whare - Tuhonohono• Large swimming pool, sports fields, netball

and tennis courts• 2 Gymnasiums• 2 Drama studios• Dance studio• Multi-resource Library, network, internet link,

computers• Careers Information Centre• Learning Support Centre• Computer Laboratories• Wireless campus• Technology Suite• Photography Studio• Music – practice rooms, rehearsal rooms,

dedicated rock band and singing rooms• ESOL Department• Café• Waiora - Health Centre with registered

nurses

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UNIfORM

Junior Skirt 62cm – 117cm

Senior Skirt 62cm – 117cm

Culottes 62cm – 117cm

Senior Short 62cm – 117cm

Trousers

Blouse 6 – 30

Navy Jersey 82cm – 112cm

Pantyhose Black, Opaque (3 pack) Extra Small – Extra Tall

PE Polos 10 – 22

Blazers 8 – 24

Ties One Size

School Bags Varied from $49.90

Pencil Cases Varied from $14.90

SHOP HOURSThroughout the year Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12.30pm – 2.30pmWednesday – CLOSED

HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS17, 18 & 19 December 2018 10.00am - 3.30pm

Reopens Tuesday 8 January 2019Tuesday to Friday from 8 January to 1 February 2019 10.00am – 3.30pmSaturday 12, 19 and 26 January 2019 9.00am – 12.00pmTelephone 06 758 1831

Forms of payment include – Cash, Cheque, Eftpos, Layby or WINZ Card. We accept pre-payments for future uniform purchases. Terms and conditions apply.Contact Uniform Shop directly.

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Please complete all parts of this form in detail, including any special circumstances – Write N/A if not applicable

Legal Last Name: Legal First Name(s): Preferred Last Name: Preferred First Name(s): Home Phone: Date of Birth: Age: (years) (months) Sister(s) also attending: Tick appropriate box: Day Girl Scotlands Boarder Private Boarder Exchange Student Overseas Full Fee Paying

Previous School and Year Level:

Primary Caregivers (Main residence):

Name: Relationship: Address: Email: Occupation/Workplace: Telephone (Home): (Work): (Mobile):

Tick to receive: Accounts Newsletters/Correspondence School Reports

Name: Relationship: Address: SAME ADDRESS AS PRIMARY CAREGIVER ABOVE Email: Occupation/Workplace: Telephone (Home): SAME AS ABOVE (Work): (Mobile):

Secondary Caregivers (Secondary residence):

Name: Relationship: Address: Email: Occupation/Workplace: Telephone (Home): (Work): (Mobile):

Tick to receive: Accounts Newsletters/Correspondence School Reports

Name: Relationship: Address: SAME ADDRESS AS SECONDARY CAREGIVER ABOVE Email: Occupation/Workplace: Telephone (Home): SAME AS ABOVE (Work): (Mobile):

NB: If there are any Court documents pertaining to Custody, Access, Protection Orders etc, please provide copies for our records. Verbal instructions must be supported by documentation. Documents to be provided Yes No

Emergency Contact: NOT PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS – We do contact parents/caregivers before the Emergency person

Name: Telephone (Daytime/Mobile) __

Proof of identity documentation must be sighted and copied. Original Birth Certificate/Passports only

Ethnicity

NZ European NZ Maori Pacific Islander Other Ethnicity (please state) _____________________

Iwi ___________________________________________________________________________________________

If not born in New Zealand, how many years of schooling in New Zealand ____________________________________

Do you speak English at home (if not, please list other languages spoken at home) _____________________________

*Please note under Specific Learning Support Needs if and ESOL Support is required (For Students for whom English IS NOT the first language) Specific Learning Support needs: _ _

ENROLMENT FORM 2018

SCHOOL USE: Teacher Code: Date enrolled: ID No. Tutor Group: Options: Date Starting at NPGHS: _________ ENROLMENT FORM 2019

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Medical (problems/treatments/medication)

Doctor Phone

Dentist Phone

Student Legal Name

Privacy Policy: Information requested is essential for the school to provide appropriate programmes of learning and care for students. It will be entered on personal files which are retained by the school and therefore subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act and Schools Privacy Policy.

I give authority for school records of attainment to be passed to another school or educational institution when my daughter transfers and enrols there.

I declare that my daughter will attend school regularly and abide by the uniform requirements, and the rules and procedures laid down by the school.

Signature of Parent/Caregiver Date:

I agree to attend regularly, wear the correct uniform and uphold the school’s values of Respect (Whakamana), Responsibility (Haepapa) and Relationships (Whanaungatanga).

Signature of Student: Date:

Academic / Sporting / Cultural / Leadership

Past and Current Achievements:

Future Goals:

If you consider your daughter to be gifted please provide details:

Requested House: Reason for Request:

INTERVIEWER COMMENTS:

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_________________________________________________________________________________________

Interviewer Signature Date

Forms present and/or completed or ×

Subject Internet Health EOTC Music Lessons

School Report Court Documents Birth Certificate/Passport (incl. visa) #________________________________

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CONFIDENTIAL HEALTH INFORMATION

Student’s full legal name: _________________________________ Preferred Name: __________________________ Date of birth:_______________

Doctor’s name and Practice: ____________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________

Dentist’s name and Practice: ____________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________

Does your daughter take any prescription medicines? Yes / No If so, please state medicine(s):________________________________________

Does your daughter have (or ever suffered from) any of the following? (Tick the appropriate boxes below)

ADHD / ADD Anaemia (low iron) Anxiety disorder Asthma Blood-borne illness Corrective lenses required Diabetes Depression

Epilepsy Fainting Glandular Fever Gynaecological (e.g. painful

periods, Endometriosis) Hay fever Headaches / Migraines Head injury / concussion

Hearing aids required Hearing loss Heart condition Muscular-Skeletal Rheumatic Fever Vision Loss Other

Please describe and give dates: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Does your daughter suffer from allergies? Yes / No If yes to allergies, please state to what (e.g. insect stings / medications / foods)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please describe the type of reaction (e.g. rash / anaphylaxis):___________________________________________________________________________ Medication needed for allergies: Describe: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Epipen carried by student Yes/No Medic Alert Bracelet? Yes / No (if yes, provide number and reason):________________________________ Has your daughter ever had a surgical procedure? Yes / No If yes, please describe and give dates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you consent for the following to be administered at Wai Ora (circle): 1. Paracetamol YES / NO 2. Over-the-counter Antihistamine YES / NO

3. Salbutamol Inhaler (Ventolin /Respigen) YES / NO

In cases of emergency, the School Nurse can administer Glucagon (for treatment of hypoglycaemia) and Adrenaline (for treatment of anaphylaxis).

We have medications available to students at Wai Ora with (Standing Orders) guiding their administration. However, we encourage students to carry their own supply of over-the-counter medications, such as Paracetamol / Ibuprofen and/or prescribed medications such as Ventolin inhalers to avoid missing class when possible. ** Please note: There is the facility at Wai Ora to store your daughter’s prescribed medication for her to access during the day as required.

Immunisation Status

Is your daughter immunised? Yes / No - If yes, please indicate which immunisations has she received? (Tick the appropriate boxes below)

DTaP (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) 6 weeks 3 months 5 months 4 years: Tdap – Boostrix (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) 11 years: Hepatitis B: 6 weeks 3 months 5 months: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (2 doses required) 15 months: 4 years: Additional Information (Any further comments you may wish to add):_____________________________________________________________

If you would like to discuss any physical or mental health concerns your daughter has, please feel welcome to contact the School Nurses at Wai Ora, the Wellness Centre, PH 757 3899 extension 837 or email nurses@npghs.school.nz

Disclosure of Information

The above information is requested to provide NPGHS with the appropriate medical knowledge relating to your daughter and the means to make contact with you if necessary. If NPGHS is unable to contact you in an emergency, we will seek appropriate medical assistance on your daughter’s behalf. Please sign below giving us permission for the above information to be passed onto relevant medical personnel.

Full name of parent / caregiver ____________________________________ Signature:_________________________ Date:________________

Please note: The provision of health information pertaining to your daughter is optional (though deemed very important).

If you decline to provide the health information on this form, please sign below:

Full name of parent / caregiver ____________________________________ Signature:_________________________ Date:________________

If you decline for a nursing assessment and/or care to be given to your daughter at Wai Ora please sign below:

Full name of parent / caregiver ____________________________________ Signature:_________________________ Date:________________

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Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) and Sports Trips Permission

STUDENT'S NAME: ………………………………………………….…………………..…………. Year Level 2019: …………….………..……

PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S/CAREGIVER’S NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

CONTACT NUMBERS: DAYTIME : ……………………………………………………… EVENING: ………………………………………..

HOME ADDRESS: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Tick 󒐀 I give my daughter permission to attend low risk school trips during usual school time for the duration of 2019 (eg. sports trips, trip to Pukeariki, trip to Methanex Maths Spectacular, surveying public on Coastal Walkway, performing at a retirement home etc). 󒐀 I give my daughter permission to attend all school sports trips undertaken in 2019. HEALTH DETAILS Please provide details of any RELEVANT MEDICAL CONDITIONS and MEDICATION that staff/adults in charge should be aware of when taking your daughter on a trip (please complete this in addition to the Confidential Health Information Form): RELEVANT HEALTH CONDITIONS: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

RELEVANT MEDICATION: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Is your daughter a competent swimmer? (50m without stopping) circle YES NO

Student signature: …………………………………………………………………… Date:………..…………………………

Parent/Guardian/Caregiver signature: …………………………………………………………………………………………….

I agree that my daughter will abide by the following school rules while taking part in any trip. Students are answerable to the staff/adults in charge at all times Students are NOT permitted to leave the group by themselves ALCOHOL, SMOKING, and DRUGS are strictly prohibited Students will demonstrate the school values of Respect, Responsibility and Positive

Relationships at all times. I agree that my daughter should take part in the activities, allowing challenge by choice where appropriate

and fulfil any duties as may be required by the staff/adults. In the case of an emergency, I agree to the staff/adults in change taking any action they see necessary for

the well-being of my daughter. This may include transporting my daughter in a staff members or accompanying adult’s car.

I authorise the staff\adults to arrange and administer, if necessary, any medical treatment for my daughter and agree to meet any costs incurred.

I understand that my daughter’s personal property is not covered by any school insurance. Parents and caregivers are advised to check the status of their own insurance cover for them.

I agree that if my daughter does not abide by the rules laid down by the staff as the conditions of the trip, she will be returned to school or home by the earliest available transport and I will meet all expenses.

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ICT Agreement Form

This form covers the statements made in the Internet Use Policy and “Guidelines for acceptable use of the Network, Intranet and Internet at New Plymouth Girls’ High School” which can be read in full at http://www.npghs.school.nz/forms/2017/NPGHSInternetUserpolicy.pdf . These should be read and discussed before this agreement is signed by students and their parents/caregivers.

STUDENT NAME: YEAR LEVEL:

NETWORK, INTRANET AND INTERNET ACCESS 1. Student:

I understand and will abide by the requirements of the Internet Use Policy and Guidelines and accept that Internet access is for educational purposes only. I understand that if I do not meet these requirements, or misuse the Internet I may face disciplinary action(s). These may include taking away my Network, email and Internet permission so I no longer have access to the Network, Internet or email.

Misuse can come in many forms, but is clearly the case if I seek, distribute or download material that contains pornography, information on how to participate in any form of illegal activity, or racist, sexist or offensive language, or any non-education-related recreational material. Letting another student use my username and password is also misuse as is using e-mail to harass or abuse another student.

I will not hold my teacher or NPGHS responsible or legally liable for materials distributed to or acquired from the Network.

I agree to report any misuse of the Internet to my teacher or the Principal.

By signing this form I agree to abide by the ‘Guidelines for acceptable use’ relating to Network, Intranet and Internet access.

Student signature: Date:

2. Caregiver/Parent/Guardian:

As caregiver/parent/guardian of ____________________________________________________________________

I have read the Internet Use Policy and Guidelines and understand that the Internet Access at NPGHS is for education use only. I also understand that it is impossible for NPGHS to completely restrict access to controversial materials. I will not hold the teachers or NPGHS responsible for, or legally liable for, materials distributed to or acquired from the Internet.

I have discussed the examples of misuse with my student, and accept responsibility for his/her use of the Internet at school.

I hereby give my permission to issue a username and password so my student may access the Network and Internet.

Signature of parent or legal guardian _________________________________________ Date: _________________

3. PERMISSION FOR THE ONLINE PUBLICATION OF STUDENT IMAGES AND WORK From time to time the school may publish images of students or their work on the internet, usually in the form of newsletters which may be accessed on the website or by email. Students work may also appear in galleries, exhibitions and the like. We seek your permission for this to happen. I authorise New Plymouth Girls’ High School to publish: 1. Images of my daughter on the Intranet or Internet. 2. Any work that she may create at school, in strict compliance with the school’s policy for online publication and the

associated guidelines. I agree that this consent shall continue until I withdraw my consent by notice to the school. Such consent will also relate to student work samples or produced visual images that may be exhibited or displayed in galleries, theatres, or other specifically designated display areas. I confirm that I have the necessary authority to give this permission. ___________________________________ Date: Signature of parent or legal guardian Name (Please print)

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Do you want to learn an instrument? If you are a Year 9 student or you participate in one of the groups below, you are eligible for itinerant music lessons. Concert Band: Caters for the intermediate/advanced wind and brass instruments, includes keyboard, drums, bass and percussion. Practice time: Wednesdays after school at NPBHS Music Room. Jazz Band: By invitation. Combined with NPBHS. For advanced brass, saxophone, keys, guitar, bass, drums. Tuesday mornings at NPBHS. Jubilate Singers: This is the NPGHS auditioned choir directed by Mrs Juliet Woller. Practice time: Thursdays after school. Harmony Choir: This is a student-led group of young singers that sing popular tunes. Practice time: Once a week at lunch time. Chamber Music: Small string and wind ensembles directed by itinerant teachers. Rockquest: Bands and solo acts perform your own songs. Student initiated and led. Ukuladies: A ukulele group open to anyone who is keen. Practice time: Fridays at interval. What we want to achieve from the programme is for our students to: enjoy performing music and have a positive performance experience; grow aesthetically through a variety of musical experiences; realise their full potential; develop their personal identity and relationships with others through individual and group

participation in music; progress and develop perceptual abilities, skills and musical understanding; and improve each time they perform. We have lessons available on the following instruments:

Each lesson is half an hour long and will be in small groups of three or four students. The school operates a 6-day timetable, therefore girls only miss each subject every sixth week. There are also time slots available during morning tea and lunch. Lessons are $40.00 a year (that’s approximately $1.00 a week). This covers photocopying, etc. There is an expectation that all students who take instrumental lessons participate in a New Plymouth Girls’ High School musical group. This enables the department to grow and allows students to gain confidence and skills through performance.

Voice Violin Trumpet Guitar Viola Trombone Flute Cello Euphonium Oboe Double bass Drums Clarinet All Saxophones

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2019 Instrument Lessons

Is your daughter interested in taking an instrumental lesson at New Plymouth Girls' High School? Instrument and itinerant lessons are available from the school under the following conditions:

Students need to be one of the following: a Year 9 student; taking Music as a subject; or participating and contributing in a school ensemble.

We expect the following of students:

regular practice, commitment to learning and catching up on missed work; communication in advance with their instrumental teacher if they cannot attend a lesson; involvement in an ensemble by students that hire instruments; and payment to be received by the end of week 5, Term 1, 2019.

Please email this completed form to jwoller@npghs.school.nz By completing this form, you indicate that you have read and understand the conditions for learning an instrument at New Plymouth Girls' High School and agree to abide by them.

Student Name: Year level in 2018:

Instrument(s):

Prior learning on any instrument (e.g. recorder for 2 years or choir for 6 months etc.)

Are you taking Music as a subject in 2019?

Contact phone number: Parent/Caregivers Signature:

1st choice:

2nd choice (in case your first choice is full):

2019

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CONTACT

ENROLMENTSWe welcome enrolment applications from students at all levels. Enrolment interviews will be conducted at the main contributing schools in the New Plymouth district during Term 3 2018.

The Open Evening for 2019 enrolments is Wednesday 1 August 2018 from 5.30 – 8.00pm and Orientation Day is Friday 7 December 2018 from 1.00 - 3.00 pm.

Enquiries are welcome at any time during school hours to the School office:

Ph: +64 6 757 3899

New Plymouth Girls’ High SchoolPrivate Bag 2049New Plymouth CentralNew Plymouth 4342

www.npghs.school.nz enrolments@npghs.school.nz

HOSTEL Enrolment enquiries to Nicky Butler.Interviews by appointment.

Ph: +64 6 757 3848 hostelenquiries@npghs.school.nz

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONPTA enquiries to Roxane White, PTA Chairperson

Ph: +64 6 751 0625Mobile: 022 353 1614rox.ross@xtra.co.nz.

NEW PLYMOUTH GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION

New Plymouth BranchLisa Chubb (Chairperson)lchubb@nphgs.school.nz

Gloria Crossley (Secretary/Treasurer)675 Junction RoadRD 1New Plymouth 4371Ph: +64 6 752 2593thecrossles@icloud.com

Tauranga BranchMargaret Gainsfort (Chairperson)Phone: +64 7 548 2174magig@me.com

Waikato BranchMaureen Shaw (Secretary)94 Luck At Last RoadRD 2Cambridge 3494Phone: +64 7 827 2745waitex@skynetnz.com

“If you feel nervous on your first day its ok. As soon as you step into your class you are bound to make friends. At New Plymouth Girls’ High School there is always an opportunity for you to succeed, hope to see you soon!” Lily – Year 9

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