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Student Handbook 2020

Student Handbook 2020 1

Contents

2-4 Where is everything? (maps)

5 Some History about Scots College

5 Some Key Staff

6 What are the main dates during the year?

7 What happens each day?

8 How do days differ across the week?

9 Who will my teachers be?

10 Who will be my House Tutor?

11 What is our House system all about?

12 What are the rules about uniform?

13 What sports and other activities can I do?

14 What can I do at lunchtime?

14 What do I do if I want to leave school during the day?

14 Homework and Private Study

15 Do I have to carry all my books around all day?

15 What about transport?

15 Will there be any socials or dances?

15 Can I bring a cellphone to school?

16 What happens when things don’t go to plan?

16 What happens if I lose an item of uniform?

17 What do the Prefects do, how will I recognise them?

17 The Prefects for 2020

18 What do the Middle School Leaders do?

18 The Middle School Leaders for 2020

18 Who is in charge of the Boarding House?

18 How do I receive feedback on my progress?

19 Abbreviations & Acronyms at Scots College

The content of this handbook is subject to change throughout the year.

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Some History about Scots College

The College was founded as a Presbyterian Boys’ College largely through the efforts of the Very Rev Dr James Gibb and the Hon J G W Aitken. It opened on 9 February 1916 on the site in Thorndon where Queen Margaret College is now. Three years later in 1919, the College moved to its present site in Strathmore Park, with two headmasters, Dr Uttley and Mr Dickinson (imagine two headmasters!). Then in 202 the Senior School changed to become co-educational. The College is essentially a day school but does have a weekly boarding unit (Gibb

House).

Some Key StaffHeadmaster Mr YulePrincipal of the Senior School Mr Zachariassen Principal of the Middle School Mr AllenDeputy Principal, Curriculum Mr Smith Deputy Principal, Pastoral Mr Laverock (Senior School)Deputy Principal, Pastoral Ms Gibbs (Senior School)Deputy Principal, Pastoral Mr Struthers (Middle School)Assistant Principal, Pastoral Mr Flood (Yr 7-8)Chaplain Mr Jackson College Counsellor Ms Calder

House Deans: Aitken Mr Slack Fergusson Ms McGee Glasgow Mrs Hall MacKenzie Mr Sinnamon Mawson Mr Brookes Plimmer Mr Jarry Smith Mr Rehutai Uttley Mr Leslie

Other people you might meet are the Chief Financial Officer, Mr O’Neill, Mrs Bolton in Reception, Mrs Short in the College Shop, Ms Calcott who is the Headmaster’s Personal Assistant and Ms Hedges who is the Middle School Principal’s Personal Assistant.


What happens each day?Years 7 & 8 report to their Tutor Rooms at 8.30am.

Years 9-13 must be at school before 8.30am each day. This allows time for you to go to your

locker to sort out your books for periods 1 and 2. Daily Notices will be given to students before

break time in Period 2.

A bell rings at 8.40am which is the signal for you to go to class, ready for an 8.45am start to

Period 1.

TERM 1 (SUMMER TERM)Monday 20 January Wellington Anniversary DayWednesday 29 January College opens for all Years 1-13 students Thursday 6 February Waitangi Day - College closedMonday 16 March – 20 March EOTC Week (Week 8 of Term)Monday 30 March – 3 April Summer Tournament Week (Week 10 of Term)Thursday 9 April Final day of Term 1 (Summer Term) Saturday 25 April ANZAC Day (observed Monday 27 April)

TERM 2 (AUTUMN TERM)Tuesday 28 April Classes resume for all after Term 1 holidays Monday 1 June Queen’s Birthday, College closedTuesday 2 June Staff Professional Development Day, College closedFriday 3 July Final day of Term 2 (Autumn Term)

TERM 3 (WINTER TERM) Monday 27 July Classes resume for all after Term 2 holidaysSunday 23 August Founders ServiceSaturday 29 August – 1 September Founders Break begins after sport, College closed Monday 31 August – 4 September Winter Tournament WeekWednesday 2 September Classes resume after Founders’ break Friday 25 September Final day of Term 3 (Winter Term)

TERM 4 (SPRING TERM)Monday 12 October Classes resume for all after Term 3 holidaysMonday 26 October Labour Day, College closedTuesday 24 November Senior School Prize giving (Final day for Y11-Y13)Thursday 3 December Middle School Prize giving (Final day for Y7-Y10)Friday 4 December Prep Prize giving (Final day for Years 1-6)

What are the main dates during the year?


Who will my teachers be?Your timetable will give your teacher codes. Here is the list of teachers with their codes.

How do days differ across the week? Monday House meetings in your House meeting rooms, followed by a

Tutor Group meeting for Years 7-13 from 2pm − 2.30pm.

Wednesday Assembly in the Hall – Senior School from 12.15 – 12.45pm;

Middle School from 12.45 – 1.15pm or tutor time for Middle

School/Senior School. There are also special assembly

arrangements on Week B Wednesday.

Friday Chapel Service in the Chapel – Senior School from 1pm − 1.30pm

and Middle School from 12.15pm − 12.45pm.

(The Chapel/Assembly Hall is known as the Chapel if a church service is held there, or as the

Hall when Assembly or other activities are held there.)

On Wednesdays there are nearly always inter House competitions going on.

There is another period of tutor time from 2pm − 2.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Teaching staff 2020 Staff Code

Allen, Matt ALM

Bajema, Gerald BAJ

Beard, Kirsten BEK

Bell, Trudi BEL

Bennett, Sheree BEN

Berghan, Rose BER

Berry, David BED

Bondett, Kate BOK

Boni, Eileen BON

Bradley, Sophie BRS

Brookes, Callum BRC

Brown, Sarah BRO

Calvert, Joanna CAJ

Capstick, Marc CAP

Clayton, Matt CLA

Connell, Peter CON

de Swardt, Maryka DES

Down, Clinton DOW

Dyer, Daniel DYE

Eastman, Paula EAS

Finny, Julia FIN

Flood, Seamus FLO

Gaffney, Karen GAK

Gaffney, Shane GAF

Gibbs, Amanda GIB

Giffin, Scott GIF

Griffiths, Liesel GRI

Hall, Claire HAC

Hamilton, Alistair HAM


Hawley, Rob HAW

Henley-Smith, Gary HEN

Henry, Rachel HER

Holmes, Russell HOL

Hoult, Jules HOU

Jackson ,David JAC

Jarry, Matt JAR

Jasmat, Jayshree JAS

Jenkins, Leanne JEN

Jones, Kate JON

Kidd, Bridget KID

Kilvington, Rob KIL

Laing, Pip LAI

Laverock, Jason LAV

Lawrenson, Stephen LAW

Lee, Jah Wee LEE

Leslie, Ian LES

Lucas, Barrie LUC

Manighetti, Barbara MAN

Marquez, Maria MAR

McGee, Hannah MCG

McKnight, Mike MCK

Miller, Tessa MIT

Morrison, Craig MOR

Nel, Marius NEM

Nelson, Brian NEL

Nikora, Emerson NIK

O'Rourke, Gabby ORO

Papadopoulos, Victoria PAP


Patrick, Mandy PAM

Patterson, Ivan PAT

Perniskie, Nicola PER

Ranchod, Anand RAN

Redgrave, Mark RED

Reeve, Melissa REE

Rehutai, Anthony REH

Roland, Rosemary ROL

Rowe, Matthew ROW

Rutherford, Paul RUT

Sadat, Leila SAL

Sinnamon, Nick SIN

Slack, Adrian SLA

Smith, Alan SMI

Struthers, Will STR

Sutton, Margaret SUT

Swanson, Marie SWA

Tanuvasa, Trey TAT

Townsend, Luc TOW

Watkinson, Lauren WAT

Whitehouse, Harrison WHI

Wilson, Glenn WIL

Wright, Eloise WRE

Wright, Greg WRI

Yang, Gerald YAN

Yule, Graeme YUL

Zachariassen, Christian ZAC

Zhan, Mei ZHA


Our Houses

House Colour House Dean Tutors Head of House Room

Aitken Blue Mr Slack Mr Holmes, Mr Capstick, Miss Papadopoulos, Ms Reeve, Mr Nelson, Mr Rowe, Ms Finny

Jackson Drummond

P9/10

Fergusson Green Miss McGee Mr Clayton, Dr Manighetti, Mr Gaffney, Mr Yang, Ms Brown, Ms Swanson, Mrs de Swardt

Nicholas Spencer

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Glasgow Red Mrs Hall Ms Sadat, Mr Lucas, Mr Lawrenson, Mr Lee, Mr Berry, Mr Hamilton, Mrs Griffiths

Jonty Bird CL1

MacKenzie Yellow Mr Sinnamon Mr Connell, Ms Eastman, Miss Jones, Mr Wilson, Mr Patterson, Mr Rutherford, Ms Bondett

Alexander Paulsen

LSLT

Mawson Maroon Mr Brookes Ms Bradley, Mr Nel, Mrs Laing, Miss Boni, Ms Calvert, Mrs Tanuvasa, Mr Dyer

Cameron Davis-Herlihy

S10

Plimmer Sky Blue Mr Jarry Mr Whitehouse, Ms Sutton, Miss O’Rourke, Mr Giffin, Mr Morrison, Mr Hawley, Miss Berghan

Matthew Robles AR2

Smith Navy Blue

Mr Rehutai Mr Bajema, Mr Hoult, Ms Kidd, Mr Kilvington, Ms Bennett, Ms Jasmat, Miss Wright

John Mitchell 13/14

Uttley Black Mr Leslie Mr Redgrave, Ms Marquez, Ms Watkinson, Ms Henry, Mr McKnight, Mr Townsend, Mrs Zhan

Arran Dorfling 03/04

Each House has a House Dean and tutors, and these are the people who monitor your progress

from Years 7 – 13, offering support and guidance. They are also the teachers to whom you will

go if things go wrong. You also have a Head of House who is one of the College Prefects as

well as Year 10 Student House Representative.

You will hear the name ‘Gibb House’ which is the name of the Boarding House – all boarders

are also in one of the Houses above.

What is our House system all about?The eight houses of the Middle & Senior Schools provide the primary means of pastoral

care and support to students from Years 9-13, together with the various inter-house sport and

cultural activities. House Deans lead houses and teachers act as tutors in the House tutor

groups, which enable more individual care and conversation about the needs of each student.

The main driver is the PERFORM Tutorial Programme. Students have weekly activities that are

specific to their year group and linked to the PERFORM attributes/themes. For example, one

activity is working on goal setting as part of the focus on the theme of Purpose. Student work

in tutorials is completed on their e-portfolios which have been set up and managed by their

tutors on Onenote. The e-portfolios also function as a place for students to display examples of

work, record their involvement in house activities, service, sport and culture.

There is also a monthly award – PERFORMer of the Month, awarded one each to the Middle

and Senior Schools. These are decided via staff nominations. Students are nominated for

positive behaviour that is linked to the relevant PERFORM theme of that month.

For more details about our PERFORM programme go to

www.scotscollege.school.nz/middle-school/pastoral-care/p-e-r-f-o-r-m/

The Houses also compete in a full inter-house programme of activities.

There is a big house Dinner for Years 7-13 held towards the end of the year when the house

acknowledges the achievements during the year. You and your parents will be invited to this.

Inter House CompetitionAthleticsBadminton (Senior and Junior)Basketball (Senior and Junior)Battle of the BandsChess (Senior and Junior)Cross CountryDebating (Senior)Hockey (Senior)Music

Quiz (Senior)Slowpitch (Senior and Junior)Soccer (Senior and Junior)Swimming (tbc)Table tennis (Senior and Junior)Tennis (Senior and Junior)Tug of War (Senior and Junior)Volleyball (Senior and Junior)


What Sports and other Activities can I do?There are two ways of joining in. One is to represent your House in the inter-House

competition and the other is to join in some of the College activities.

College Activites Teachers to see if you’re interested

Sports

Athletics Mr Henley Smith

Badminton Mr Holmes

Basketball Mr Brookes

Cricket Mr Burgess

Cross country Mr Henley-Smith

Cycling Mr Morrison

Floorball TBC

Football Mr Capstick

Futsal Mr Townsend

Golf Mr Lucas (Coaching programme)

Handball TBC

Hockey TBC

Life saving Ms O’Rourke

Rowing Mr Carr-Smith

Rugby Mr Rasch

Sailing Mr Jarry (Learn to Sail)

Swimming Mr Morrison

Tennis Mr Struthers

Touch Rugby Mr Sinnamon

Underwater hockey Mr Rutherford

College Activites Teachers to see if you’re interested

Volleyball Mr Yang

Water polo TBC

Cultural

Chess TBC

Debating Ms Papadopoulos

Drama Mrs Eastman

Music Mr Patterson

Pipe Band Mr Leslie

MAPS Mr Nikora

Service

Duke of Edinburgh Mr Redgrave and Ms Bradley

For any more information on sports please see the following people;

Director of Sport Mr Gaffney

Sports Coordinator Mrs Henley-Smith

House Activities co-ordinator Mr Flood

EOTC co-ordinator Mr Connell

Keep a regular eye on the daily notices to see if there is any information on the activities you

want to do. Daily notices are available on the College website and on various screens around

the College.

What are the rules about uniform?You are expected to stick to the rules about uniform. The number one (formal) uniform must

be worn on the first day of term (except for Term 1 2020), each Friday for Chapel, trips away,

hosting visiting schools and other designated occasions. Number two (daily) uniform is worn at

all other times (Monday to Thursday).

Middle and Senior boys: Number one - blazer, white shirt, Middle or Senior School tie, and either long trousers or Ie

Faitaga, black leather school shoes and black socks – jersey optional

Number two - blazer, grey shirt, Middle or Senior School tie and either short trousers or long

trousers, black leather school shoes with grey school socks (or black socks with long trousers) –

jersey optional

Senior girls: Number one - blazer, white blouse, Senior School tie, and either skirt or long trousers, black

leather school shoes with grey school socks – cardigan or jersey optional

Number two - blazer, grey blouse, Senior School tie and either a skirt, short or long trousers,

black leather school shoes with grey school socks – cardigan or jersey optional

When the College blazer is worn, the tie must also be worn, and both items are always worn

outside the College grounds as well as for Chapel, Assembly or a meeting with the Headmaster

or Principal.

If a student is cycling to school, they may do so without wearing their College blazer but should

have it with them in case it is required during the day (for Chapel, Assembly etc.) Any student

cycling or scootering must wear a helmet.

All items of uniform, apart from shoes, must be purchased from the Uniform Shop and

everything should be named. Any outer garment, such as rainwear, must be black. Sportswear

worn for both Inter-House and Inter-School activities must be school regulation and is available

from the Uniform Shop.

If a singlet or undergarment is worn under a shirt or blouse, it must be plain white or of natural

skin tone.

Hair ties, ribbons, clips or bands must be plain black or the colour of the wearer’s hair. Gold and

silver hair accessories are not acceptable.

The uniform should at all times be worn neatly, tidily and with pride.

For more about our Standards and Expectations, see the Standards and Expectations

Handbook found on the College website.


What can I do at lunchtime?You can eat your lunch. If your parents have paid for a Dining Hall lunch then you go to

Chartres Hall. If you bring your own lunch then you go and eat it in the Quad (but not in the

school buildings) unless it is wet in which case you go to particular classrooms to eat your

lunch. These Year groups have these wet lunch rooms;

Year 7&8: Tutor Rooms

Year 9: 03 and 04

Year 10: G3 and G4

Year 9&10 can go to the Tuckshop to buy some food. Year 7&8 parents can order your lunch

online at www.wrapitup.co.nz and this will be delivered to your classroom.

If you need a transport pass these can be ordered online and collected from the College Shop.

On Wednesdays there are often inter-House competitions going on, and if you are not

personally involved it is hoped you will go along and support your House. Thursday is also a

time when your Dean/Tutor may wish to see you and the others in your House or you may be

involved in cultural groups or clubs.

You can play on the fields, courts, in the inner or outer quads but you can’t leave the grounds

unless you are in Year 13. Ball games should not be played in the inner quad. When playing on

the fields you must not wear your College blazer, tie or jersey.

What do I do if I want to leave school during the day?If you have an appointment card or a letter from your parents requesting permission, then you

must have it signed by your Dean. As you leave you must sign out in the main Reception (see

Ground Floor map). You must also sign in again when you return to school.

If you are sick you will see the Nurse and she will contact Reception.

Homework and Private StudyHomework is a key part of learning and succes in the Middle and Senior Schools. Our

expectations around the type and amount of homework completed by our students gradually

increase through the Middle School years in preparation for studying the IB Diploma

Programme or NCEA in the Senior School.

Do I have to carry all my books around all day?No you don’t, and you shouldn’t! You are given a locker (which you should padlock – give the

spare key to the House Dean in case you lose yours). Then before school put in your bag just

enough books for periods 1 and 2 and leave the rest in your locker. Then at interval you can get

the books for period 3,4 and at lunchtime you can get the books for periods 5.

What about transport?In the morning, buses run from the Railway Station, Karori, Churton Park, Crofton Downs,

Island Bay and the Hutt Valley to the College (your parents have already been given details).

A ferry operates between Days Bay and Seatoun. Students catching this ferry can also use a

shuttle bus which runs between Seatoun and Scots in the morning. All shuttles operate on a

termly basis.

In the afternoon, buses for the Railway Station and Karori leave at 3.40pm (which allows you

10 minutes after school finishes). These buses leave from the car park outside the Chapel/

Assembly Hall. For all these buses you use a snapper card.

You are, of course, expected to be well-behaved on the buses – no leaving your seats or loud

calling out, and you must wear your uniform neatly. In particular you should show courtesy

when getting on the buses, especially when there are younger students on the same bus.

You are able to top up your Snapper Card at the Uniform Shop, up to $30.00. If you are over 16

years old, your parents will need to contact the Snapper Card Head Office to have your student

fare updated each year you are at school.

Will there be any socials or dances?Yes, throughout the year Scots College will host a dance for various Year groups, for Year 8 and

above, organised mainly by the Year 13 Social Committee. Also you can get tickets for dances

at other schools (such as Chilton St James or Queen Margaret College).

Can I bring a cellphone to school?Yes you can, but it can only be used outside class time and must be switched off during class

time.


What happens when things don’t go to plan?For a start, don’t panic. There are always people around the school to help you. In general

things don’t go wrong but just suppose the following happen:

Issue Solution

I have an issue with a class/subject Go and see your House Tutor or Dean. They will discuss things with you and help you sort things out

I feel sick at school Go and see the Nurse in the Health Centre (see main map). Make sure you seek permission from your teacher before going to the Health Centre

I have an issue with my locker or property /gear

Go and see your Dean first and they may direct you to Mr Struthers or Mr Laverock

I arrive at school late in the morning Before you go to class, report to Reception to sign in

I feel too ill to go to school Tell your parent/guardian and they will phone the College (380 7588) to say you won’t be coming in

I lost my timetable Log on to Scot-E and your timetable will appear on the front page

I forget to bring my lunch Go to the tuck shop (and if you have no money, your Dean may be able to help you)

I need to ring home You can use your cellphone between classes or see Reception who might be able to help

I have a personal but very private problem Go and see your Dean, the Chaplain, or the School Counsellor

For more about our Standards and Expectations, see the Behavioural Standards and

Expectations Handbook found on the College website.

What happens if I lose (or misplace) an item of uniform?Your uniform is, of course, all named so you can get it back quickly from the lost property. See

Mrs Bolton in Reception.

What do the Prefects do, how will I recognise them?These are very responsible senior students. They lead the College and also help whenever

there are any major activities when your parents come into the school.

They help organise the school dances, show prospective parents and students around the

College, help with buses at the end of the day, stand in the Chapel/Assembly Hall to make

sure people don’t misbehave. They wear kilts on special occasions like Chapel and so you can

recognise them there, and also they have a special badge on the right lapel of their jackets.

The Prefects for 2020 are as follows:Head Prefect Moses Moala-Mafi

Head of Senior School Hamish Kampman

Heads of HousesAitken Jackson Drummond Plimmer Matthew Robles

Fergusson Nicholas Spencer Smith John Mitchell

Glasgow Jonty Bird Uttley Arran Dorfling

MacKenzie Alexander Paulsen Gibb House Braden Fowell

Mawson Cameron Davis-Herlihy

Other College Prefects are:Dominic Ropeti Jack Archibald

Owen Barnett Jackson-Thomas (JT) Penn

Akash Marks Robert Apanowicz

Junyeop Lee Marco Davis

Luca Vertongen Piyabutr (John) Niemwiwad

Joseph Stewart Leon Bowie


What do the Middle School Leaders do?The Middle School leaders are Year 10 students who have been appointed to specific positions

of responsibility within the Middle School. They are here to help you and to support the College

Prefects in their roles.

The Middle School Leaders for 2020 are as follows:Head Sebastian Jehle Deputy Charlie Dundon

Sports Charlie Knight Academic Alexander Shekouh

International Pannathat Boondoungprasert Arts Ben Bridle

Assembly Ned Harris Chapel Liam Barber

ICT Leader Jack Newman Wellbeing Semurana Fepulea’i

Service/Environmental Xandi Cooke

Prep School Leader Matthew Knight

The Middle School House RepresentativesAitken Rory Best Mawson Samuel Maitland

Fergusson Nahim Zennadi Plimmer Sam Kilduff

Glasgow Lachlan Bowker Smith Gabriel Hunt

MacKenzie Andrew Griffiths Uttley Samuel Watson

Who is in charge of the Boarding House (Gibb House)?Mr Henley-Smith is the Director of Boarding. Mr Sinnamon and Mr Capstick are Assistant

Director of Boarding.

How do I receive feedback on my progress?Teachers update their reports throughout the year. Your reports are available online. You will

receive feedback and feed forward directly from your teachers throughout the year.

At various points in the year, your parents are invited to discuss your progress. Of course, they

can contact your teachers or Dean at any time.

A Aitken House APCC Assistant Principal, Co-curricular AR Art Room CAH Chapel Assembly Hall CC Careers Centre CPAC Creative and Performing Arts Centre CR Computer Room DoABD Director of Administration & Business DevelopmentDoEHA Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award DPC Deputy Principal, Curriculum DPOPSS Deputy Principal, Operations and Pastoral Senior School DPOPMS Deputy Principal, Operations and Pastoral Middle School DR Drama Room ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages F Fergusson House G Glasgow House GR Graphics Room GSR Gym Seminar Room HD House Dean HoD Head of Department HM Headmaster HoH Head of House (student) HSC Hodge Sports Centre IB International Baccalaureate i/c In charge (of a subject)IC Information CentreLAC Learning area coordinatorLSLT Lesley Shelly Lecture TheatreM MacKenzie HouseMK McKinnon BlockMn Mawson HouseMR Music RoomMS Middle SchoolMYP Middle Years ProgrammeNCEA National Certificate of Educational AchievementNZQA New Zealand Qualifications AuthorityP Plimmer HousePMS Principal, Middle SchoolPPS Principal, Prep SchoolPS Prep SchoolPYP Primary Years ProgrammeS Smith HouseSC Sports Co-ordinatorSS Senior SchoolSSR (1) Sustained Silent ReadingSSR (2) Senior Seminar Room

Abbreviations & Acronyms at Scots College

Phone +64 4 388 0850 Fax +64 4 388 2887 Email [email protected] www.scotscollege.school.nz

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