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WESTLAKE BOYS HIGH SCHOOLWelcome to Westlake2016
Welcome and Introduction
Mr David Ferguson
Headmaster
Senior Leadership Team
• Mr Alex Reed, Associate Headmaster
• Mr Joe Cachopa, Deputy Headmaster
• Mr Arnold Van den Heuvel, Deputy Headmaster
• Mr Mark Jackson, Deputy Headmaster
• Mr Shane Young, Deputy Headmaster
• Mr Steve McCracken, Deputy Headmaster
Other People Who Can Help
Standards
1. Uniform and Grooming
2. Respect and Manners
3. Attendance and Punctuality
Involvement - Academic
• Homework groups• Peer Tutoring• Academic Mentoring• iLearn
Parent Portal
Parent Portal
CURRICULUM
YEAR 9 AND BEYOND
Placement Test(October 2015)
Students are placed in one of three bands: A, B and C. B Band is split into two for timetabling purposes.
We use e-asTTle as our entrance test, and moderate by using students’ earlier e-asTTle results and other information from feeder schools. We test in reading, writing and numeracy.
Students moved bands after the Mid-Year Examinations if their results show they are in the wrong band.
The Junior Curriculum
In Year 9
• English• Mathematics• Science• Social Studies• Physical Education• Hauora
In Year 9 [rotation subjects]:
• Materials Technology• Information Technology• Graphics• Electronics• Music• Art• Drama
The Junior Curriculum
Also in Year 9:At least one language, from:
• French• German• Japanese• Chinese• Maori
Gifted and Talented Students:
• Academic Extension Classes• A second language• Music Institute• Academy of Sports
The Junior Curriculum
The Junior Curriculum
In Year 10 compulsory subjects
• English• Mathematics• Science• Chinese, French, German, Japanese
or Te Reo Māori• Social Studies• Media and Society• Finance and Society• Physical Education• Hauora
Option subjects in Year 10:
Two from:• Art• Music• Drama• Technology: Materials• Design and Visual Communication• Food• Computing• A second language• Music Institute• Academy of Sports
The Junior Curriculum
The Junior CurriculumThe Senior Curriculum
In Year 11, students take NCEA Level One: six subjects
In Year 12, students take NCEA Level Two: six subjects
In Year 13, students take NCEA Level Three: six subjects
Around 80% of our students achieve University Entrance at the end of Year 13.
The Junior CurriculumThe Senior Curriculum
The full range of subjects studied in Years 9 and 10 are offered, as well as additional courses in the areas of:
• Commerce• Technology• Outdoor Education• Media• Languages• Social Sciences
The Junior CurriculumThe Senior Curriculum
Extension at Westlake
From Year 9, we run ‘Extension’ classes in a number of subjectsThese continue in Year 10
In Year 11, extension students take some Level 2 standards. In Year 12, they take some Level 3 standards.In Year 13, they take Level 3 standards and Scholarship.
In all subjects, even if they do not have dedicated extension classes, students who show the ability are extended and accelerated.
The Junior CurriculumSupporting Success in the Curriculum
Learner Support at Westlake
From Year 9, we have learner support for all students who require it. These continue throughout a student’s time at our school.
• Literacy Support• Numeracy Support• Support for Specific Learning Difficulties• Teacher Aides• Classes targeted at those who need support
Year 9 and 10 Examinations
1. Mid Year Examinations ( 16th-20th May). All examinations are 1 ½ hours.
2. End of Year Examinations (21st -25th November). All junior examinations are 2 hours.
3. Streaming for Year 10, and CIE and NCEA is based on 1/3 Mid-Year Examinations and 2/3 End-of-Year Examination
Reclassification Process (May)
• After the mid year examinations, there is a reclassification process where students may move up or down to another band.
• Reclassification is based on 5 subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Languages because all students do these subjects.
• There are three Bands: A, B and C (B is split into 2 for timetabling purposes).
• We move students only where they have been clearly misplaced.
Reporting at Westlake
Reports offer information on attainment and progress in all subjects taken by your son:
Term 1: Progress ReportTerm 2: Mid-Year ReportTerm 4: End-of-Year Report
iLearn and BYOD
• iLearn is the school’s Moodle site
• http://ilearn.westlake.school.nz/
• Courses pages for information and work.
• BYOD – it is encouraged but not compulsory
• Preferred device to have a full operating system
How do I get involved?
Involvement – Music/Drama
• Big Band• Chamber Orchestra• Choralation Choir• Concert Band• Rock Bands• Barbershop• PLAY:
• “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
• Theatre Sports• Symphonic Band• Symphony Orchestra• Taharoto Orchestra• Voicemale Choir• Momentum Choir• Camerata• Stage Band
Music at Westlake Boys
• Getting involved in a Westlake music group.
• Getting Instrument/Singing lessons at Westlake Boys.
• Events throughout the year.
Attendance and Uniform
• Students are expected to attend all rehearsals. Unavoidable absence needs to be communicated directly to the music office – not just the main school office.
• Intermediate performance groups wear a plain white long sleeved shirt, black trousers, school tie, black socks and shoes.
• Students in Premier groups wear the above uniform with the addition of a Blazer. (Hired from Music department)
Getting involved in a Westlake Music Group
• Most musical groups and lessons have already taken many sign-ups and are nearly full – but there may still be some spaces for certain groups and instruments.
• Please direct all enquiries to the music department.
Getting Instrument/Singing lessons
• Guitar, Drums, Bass, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, French Horn, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Rock Band & Singing.
• Once a week for half an hour (during school time)
• Priority given to students taking music as a subject
• Sign-up day is TOMORROW morning at 9am in the Music Dept.
Fees
• Premier Music Groups - $150 per year (paid only once for multiple groups)
• Intermediate Groups - $50 per year (paid only once for multiple groups)
• Music lessons - $100 per year.
Events Throughout the Year
• Equinox Concert (March 17th) • Proms Concert (April 7th)• The Big Sing (June 16th – 16th)• Westlake’s Got Talent (June 27th)• Gala Concert (August 11th)• KBB Festival (August 15th – 20th)
Involvement - Sport
• Athletics• Badminton• Basketball• Cricket• Cross Country & Road Running• Cycling• Dragon Boating• Football• Frisbee• Golf• Hockey• Judo• Mountain Biking• Multi Sport• Orienteering• Petanque• Rock Climbing
• Rowing• Rugby• Rugby League• Skiing• Snowboarding• Squash• Swimming• Table Tennis• Tennis• Touch Rugby• Triathlon• Volleyball• Waka Ama• Waterpolo• Wrestling• Yachting
Summer Sports
Each sport has a TIC to oversee the registration, entries and smooth running. All information is shared in Daily Notices.
Athletics: Mr Strydom Cricket: Mr KirsteinOrienteering: Mr Saville Rowing: Mr StanleySailing: Mr DaviesSwimming: Mrs Houzet Tennis: Mrs Burton-BrownWaterpolo: Mrs Peak
Other options:Ultimate, Chess, Debating, Golf, Multi sport
Winter Sports
Start in Term 2.
The school notices will inform you of when to sign up and register. This happens last two weeks of term one.
Basketball: Mr Sullivan Badminton: Mrs Thorpe Cycling: Mr ClarkeFootball: Mr CowellHockey: Mr McCrackenRugby: Mr McGahan Squash: Mr Calver Table tennis: TBC
Key Reminders• We want every student in our school playing and enjoying sport• Involvement in a sport is a key way to make new friends, learn some important life
skills and to feel a sense of belonging to our school community• Our culture and values are of utmost importance, we want to develop better citizens
through sport, not just medal winners• Academic commitments are the highest priority at our school, getting it right in the
classroom means students can access our full sports programme• We aim to cater to every level from beginners to elite participants• Daily Notices need to be checked everyday• www.facebook.com/WBHSSPORT• Aim to be the best you can be, in everything you do
Involvement – Culture/Service
• Debating• Drama• Duke of Edinburgh• Environmental Club; SEED• 40 Hour Famine• Chess• Kapa Haka Group• Pasifika Group• Robotics Club• Theatre Sports• Future Problem Solving• Amnesty International
• ICT Student Team• Young Enterprise• Backspace• Imprints• SADD• Youth for Christ• Fitness Centre• Mentoring• Ignite• Taro Patch• Travel wise
Careers Department• Located in Heron House by the pedestrian crossing
• WE OFFER…• Free access to career counselling. • Help with selecting your career or choosing what subjects to take.• University information, career experiences and much, MUCH, more!
• All resources and event info put on iLearn – Careers
• ….and “Westlake Boys Careers Page”
Westlake Community Relations OfficePurpose: To foster partnerships of substance that serve to make Westlake a better school for our young men and staff Westlake Boys Community:
• Current school families and staff• Westlakers (old boys, former staff and families)• School sponsors and supporters
Westlake Boys Community Organisations• Westlakers Association (Old Boys Association)• Westlake Boys Foundation• Westlake Boys Parent Teachers’ Association
2015 Grandparents’ Day
Westlake Community Support & Events
Westlake Needs Your Support!
You CAN make a difference:• Financial donations• Coaching or Mentoring• PTA Committee • Whanau/Pasifika Committee
Please complete a “Westlake Needs Your Support” form
Westlake Community Events for School Families
• Lantern Festival Morning Tea – Friday 4 March• Westlakers Golf Day – Thursday 17 March 2015 Father Son Breakfast• Mother Son Breakfast – Thursday 12 May• Father Son Breakfast – Thursday 7 July• Grandparents’ Day – Friday 7 July
Form 3 Parent/Teacher Parents’ Evening
Thursday 5th May 20155.30 – 8.30 p.m.
in the Auditorium.
Further questions, coffee, tea and biscuits in the Staffroom.
For further information, please visit our school website: www.westlake.school.nz
WESTLAKE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL