Franz Josef GlacierHOKITIKA

Aoraki/Mount CookChristchurch

Wellington

Auckland

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha, tēnā koutou katoa.

Warm greetings to you all.

Our school embraces diversity. The culture of inclusion extends to students (international and domestic), staff and community. More than 30% of WHS students identify as Māori.

Westland High School offersPassionate and dedicated staff A full range of academic and practical subjectsA location in close proximity to the natural environment well utilised by our Outdoor Education programme.Extensive Co-curricular activitiesA small international programme enabling our international students to integrate and fully experience NZ life.

We look forward to meeting you in person, learning with and about you, too.

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI, TAUTI MAI, WELCOME TO WESTLAND HIGH SCHOOL

OUR COMMUNITY

HOKITIKAWestland High School is located in Hokitika, a town of 3000 people. www.hokitika.org.nz/Hokitika is surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Southern Alps, lush rainforests, untamed rivers and a wild unspoilt coastline beach.More than 30% of Westland High School students identify as Māori and the school and community respect the unique status of tangata whenua.There is a strong art and crafts community. www.hokitikacraftgallery.co.nz/It has a friendly and relaxed environment.The administrative and commercial hub for the Westland District.

POUNAMU Pounamu (also known as Greenstone) holds a significant cultural, spiritual and historical significance and is often worn as special locally carved jewellery.

THEATRE Hokitika as a vibrant amateur theatre group. The Regent Theatre shows the latest movies.

YOUTH PROGRAMMES St John’s CadetsBoys’ Brigade. Riding for The Disabled (RDA) High school students often volunteer to assist RDA, which provides horse-riding for students and adults with disabilities.Cactus

SPORTS West Coast Wilderness Trail www.westcoastwildernesstrail.co.nz/ One of New Zealand’s most stunning cycling great rides. Horse riding, including lessons Cycling GolfMountain biking Fishing TennisRugbySquash… and more

EVENTS www.hokitikafestivals.co.nz and www.westcoast.co.nz/eventsSample events includeJanuary - Driftwood and Sand festival, February - Waitangi Day celebrations, March – Kids Day and Wildfoods Festival www.wildfoods.co.nz - Easter - Ute Muster www.utemuster.co.nzparade to celebrate the winter solsticeSeptember - Te Hui Ahurei o Ngā Kura o te Tai Poutini (West Coast Kapa Haka Festival), December - Christmas including Christmas Parade, Christmas Lights festival and Christmas on the beach concert.

OUR VALUES AND STRATEGY ALIGN

On behalf of

WHS staff: WHS Community:

Peter Brailsford Tumuaki Taurua Ako/ Deputy Principal and Head of Curriculum

Adrienne Reeves Kaiwhakahaere Tuarua Ngā Hapori / Assistant Principal Communities

Linda Hutt Tumuaki Taurua Ako/ Deputy Principal and Head of Curriculum

Iain Murray Tumuaki Taurua Akonga / Deputy Principal and Head of Student Engagement

Latham Martin, Chair of WHS Board of Trustees

Grace Jones 2019 Head Girl

WHS students:

Kieran Black2019 Head Boy

AKONGASTUDENTS

Whanaungatanga Rangatiratanga

Manaakitanga Kaitiakitanga

MANAAKITANGAStrengthen community relationships, communication, the international programme, and Kahui Ako.

RANGATIRATANGAThrough innovation,

student engagement, technology, and

high-quality teaching, raise the achievement

of every learner.

WHANAUNGATANGAStrengthen our environment that supports the physical, social, cultural, and emotional wellbeing of students and staff.

KAITIAKITANGAProvide effective

and efficient school support systems

across administration, property and Human

Resources.

Westland High School embraces each student’s unique needs and potential and provides a support system. International students have additional support networks.

WHANAU:Each student is allocated to a hapū group. Each hapū is divided into whānau groups (form classes) that are made up of students from years 7 to 13. The whānau groups meet each morning for registration and information sharing. The whānau teacher provides the first pastoral care level, with career guidance, goal setting and general welfare. The Hapū are named in English and Māori and have primary colours used on special occasions e.g. sports day

Air - Hau - White Earth - Papa - Green Fire - Ahi - Red Water - Wai - Blue

Our comprehensive structure of support includes: PB4L Positive Behaviour for Learning initiativeStudent Council (Rūnanga Tauira) Hapū Leaders (staff and students) Academic and Pastoral LeadersGuidance Counsellor Careers AdvisorFree weekly health clinic Learning Support for Te Whare Atawhai (The House of Kindness) nurtures and supports students who need extra learning support.Restorative justice practice Director of International ProgrammesWHS Friends of the School

OUR CURRICULUM

LANGUAGES English Te Reo Māori Spanish *French * English for Speakers of Other Languages

MATHEMATICS

Mathematics Calculus Statistics and ModellingAccounting

SCIENCE General Science Biology Chemistry Physics

HEALTH & PE Physical Education Outdoor Education

THE ARTS

Painting Printmaking Design Sculpture Photography Art HistoryMusicDrama and Dance

TECHNOLOGY Year 7 - 10: Textiles, Food, Wood, Digital, Design and Visual Communication.Senior: Furniture, Design and Visual Communication (Graphics), Hospitality and Cookery, Computing and Digital Technology

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Geography *History TourismClassical Studies

VOCATIONAL Gateway Work Experience Trades Academy

Westland High School offers an extensive range of subjects.

We are also a member of the Toki Pounamu cluster of West Coast schools embracing digital learning. This provides a seamless transition from primary school where our students are also engaged in Learn, Create, Share pedagogy that has proven to lift student achievement. At Westland High School students will be required to use their own Chromebooks for learning in most classes.

More information on Junior School (Years 7 and 8) and Middle School (Years 9 and 10) will be available on the school website.

Senior School - Years 11 - 13National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) qualifications are available.Each subject offers up to 4 hours of class time. There are three levels in the senior school. Students may take a multi-level course.Where there are low numbers the course may be offered by distance learning (*)

OUR SUPPORT NETWORKS

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

The local environment is unrivalled for quick quality access to beaches, lakes, rivers, rainforest and mountains. The proximity between the school and the outdoors enables quick access to many outdoor venues and means we can offer plenty of practical activities with minimal travel and disruption to the school schedule.

Westland High School offers unique opportunities for outdoor education. Programmes include Teamwork, Leadership Skills and extending through your comfort zone through Rock climbing, Kayaking, Tramping, Abseiling, Navigation and Snow caving

The course structure is Each week: 2 one hour theory lessons and 1 outdoor practical session of 2.6 hours

Senior students also have up to 10 longer trips (kayaking, mountain expeditions, snow caving, rock climbing, hiking/ tramping) of 1 – 2 days duration spread over the year. NCEA Level 2 and 3 qualifications are available.

Middle School camps (3) where some senior students take a leadership role.

STAFF: The outdoor mecca of Westland has attracted staff who are passionate about the outdoors and what it can offer. Our outdoor education staff are all active in outdoor pursuits and have the qualifications and enthusiasm to run safe, modern and enjoyable programmes.

We celebrate the achievement and recognition of the excellence of our programme especially in relation to safety.

Outdoor Ed trips can be viewed on these links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ9G2lcYGFY&t=2s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UIprBwMpQY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhVohuc2kGU

Follow our facebook page for up to date photos and videos of outdoor Education excursions and other events from throughout the year. https://www.facebook.com/WestlandHigh/

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME

Westland High School is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 (the Code) established under section 238F of the Education Act 1989.

We welcome students from a variety of countries - from Japan to Germany. We have short stay group visits (10 -20 days) and long stay individual programmes (3 months - 2 years.)

International students especially enjoy a uniquely New Zealand experience, including Being home-hosted.Experiencing school life as a Kiwi student would.Being part of a small international programme. Our range of academic courses and the very special outdoor education class.Some of our German students prepare for New Zealand’s University Entrance and NCEA 3 qualifications which entitles them to enter university in Germany.

We encourage our students to have an international experience too. In 2019 an exchange to Japan is mooted.

For more information contact:Jane Brownie, Director of International Programmesjanebrownie@westlandhigh.school.nz

ALL STUDENTS MAY WEAR Shirts – white long or short sleeved plain shirt (tails tucked in) or a Plain white Polo shirt.Jersey or cardigan with school emblem, V-necked (dark royal)Softshell jacket with school emblem (navy)Long dress trousers (black) - not jeansFlat soled shoes (all black) or Sandals (flat soled, plain, strapped (black or brown))Black socks are to be worn.Years 11 to 13 wear School Blazer with tie.

GIRLSSkirt or kilt (Mackenzie tartan) The skirt may be made to any tailored A-line pattern.Culottes, dress shorts (navy)

BOYSShorts, informal, drill shorts (mid-grey)

Physical Education & Drama Uniform Short sleeved school sports top (two-toned blue) for Years 7 – 11.School techno-dry shorts or track pants (navy/black)Sport shoes are to be worn

OUR DRESS CODEWestland High School has a uniform for all students with informal and formal options to cater for different occasions and seasons.There are no seasonal restrictions on the wearing of the summer and winter uniforms. Our focus is for the students to wear their uniform with pride and that the uniform be flexible, practical and affordable.

The appearance of students is expected to be a credit to the school at all times. Hair must be clean and tidy, and kept clear of the face. For health and safety reasons hair may be required to be tied back, appropriate footwear worn, and jewellery restrictions applied. Hair ties, any colour, and discreet ornaments may be worn.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Take the opportunity to get involved outside the classroom, learn something new, show leadership, help others…

MUSICChoirInstrumental lessons (violin, piano, voice, woodwinds, brass) Rock Quest (if students are interested)Rock band

DANCELunch time dance crews that will offer different genre throughout the year, eg hip hop, b-boying and contemporary dance.Ballroom Dancing (preparation for the school formal dance at the end of Term 2)

DRAMA / PERFORMANCEMajor school productionSmaller productions eg Cabaret evening where students can present their own works in spoken word, dance, song, instrument, live art.

EDITORIALThe WHS yearbook known as the “Pounamu” has a student editorial staff.Contribute to the school newsletter.

RŪNANGA TAUIRAThe School Council is made up of elected students. They raise awareness, run student assemblies and other activities.

KAPAHAKALearn Māori culture by participation and performance.

COMMUNITY SERVICEContribute to the wellbeing of the Hokitika community.William Pike Challenge Award includes 20 hours of community service, 20 hours of a project or activity, and 5 recreational activitiesDuke of Edinburgh Award for those aged over 14 involves learning a new skill (or developing an existing one), getting physically active, giving service to our communities, and taking part in an adventure

SPORT Interval and lunchtime activities are based around the gym.We also have opportunities for coaching, refereeing and participating as a player. Athletics BadmintonBasketball Cross CountryEquestrianHockeyNetball

Rugby Skiing or Snowboarding Soccer Swimming Tennis Volleyball

140 HampdenP.O. Box 154Hokitika 7842

West Coast, New Zealand

Phone: +64 3 755 6169

office@westlandhigh.school.nzwww.westlandhigh.school.nz

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