Quality Education for Girls in the Heart of New Zealand’s Capital City

Prospectus 2014

Wellingtongirls’ college

Contents

Our History 2

Our Guiding Principles 3

Our Expectations 4

Our Facilities 5

Our Curriculum 6

Our Learning Initiatives 7

Curriculum Overview 8

Our Uniform 9

Our Co-curricular Activities 10

Our Leadership Programme 11

Our Support System 12

Our Communication Systems 12

Our Wider School Community 13

Our Enrolment Procedures 14

Our Enrolment Zone 14

Our Senior Staff 16

In-Zone Application For Enrolment 17-18

Out-Of-Zone Application For Enrolment 19 -20

Prospectus 2014

Dear parents, caregivers and girls

I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce you to Wellington Girls’ College as a possible school for your daughter in 2014. It is a wonderful school, full of girls and staff who love learning and who work together to ensure that their time spent at school is both fulfilling and enriching.

In the last two years we have made considerable progress with ICT and property and we are now much closer to being able to deliver the broad range of approaches we believe are essential in a 21st century school. These developments help make our vision for ‘Confident, connected, innovative, resourceful, learners’ a reality and they are part of what you will see if you come and visit.

Our Open Day is being held on Friday 21 June. I would encourage you to read this prospectus and then make time to visit us on that day to see the school in action. There are three presentations in the school hall in Pipitea St, starting at 9am, 10.30am and 11.30am, followed by tours led by senior students.

I will also be visiting most of the in-zone contributing schools to meet smaller groups of prospective parents and girls in Term Two. This is your opportunity to make an informed choice about the education of your daughter and I encourage you to come along and ask me the questions you really need to have answered before you make a decision about next year. Julia Davidson with 2013 Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl

Wellington Girls’ College offers an innovative and future-focused education, responsive to the needs of the young women of today. Please take the time to come and visit us on the Open Day so that we help you as you work out the best environment for your daughter for her secondary education.

Julia Davidson

Principal

Prospectus 2014

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Famous Old Girls include:

Katherine Mansfield, Ruth Pretty, Leilani Read, Dr Ocean Mercier, Jo Randerson, Fleur Adcock, Helen Sutch, Elizabeth Garden, Rebecca Perrott, Juliet Etherington, Dr Stephanie Hughes, Dr Janet Soon, Pat McKelvey, Denise Almao, Megan Clark, Beth Jurgeleit, Nancy Sturman, Annabel Langbein, Winnie Laban, Dame Margaret Shields, Anna Paquin, Rebecca Gibney, Jenny Pattrick, Elizabeth McRae, Bridget Williams, Melissa Moon and Justine Munro.

The College continues to nurture young women who will go on to make a mark on the world or who are making a mark on the world already in many diverse fields. Some of our many recent successes include:

• TwoNZQAOutstandingscholars2011• TopScholarFrench2010andChinese2009inNZQAScholarshipexams• Over90%passrateforNCEALevel1-3inthelastthreeyears• Recipientsofover$300,000worthofscholarshipstotertiaryinstitutionsateachofthe2009-12awardsevening• Winnerof3PricewaterhouseCoopersscholarshipsandoneRusselMcVeaghscholarshipoverthelastthreeyears• TwomembersoftheNZSecondaryStudents’Choirin2007/8;fourin2009/10;threein2011/12(includingco-leaderof

thechoirandleadsoprano)andthreein2013/14• TealVoiceschoirselectedtocompeteatnationalBigSingfinalein2010-12winningbronzeandsilverawards• SpiritofAdventureSchool’sChallengeteams2012-13• WinneroftheAllianceFrancaiseScholarshiptoFrance2010• WinnerofstudyawardstoGermany2003,2005-12• AttendeeattheSingaporeSciencesymposium2010• WinnerofregionalStageChallenge2005,2006,2008,2010,2011andthenationaltelevisioncompetition2008• TopperforminglowerNorthIslandschoolatMaadiCup(Rowing)2011-12• WinnerofDivision2Rugbycompetition2010-11• Winnerofnationalsecondaryschools’cricketcompetition2009• WinnersNZhiphopdancecompetition2010;attendeesatWorldChampsinLasVegas2010-12• WinnerofWellingtonseniorregionaltennis&cricketcompetitions,2008-13• WinnersofplacestotheUniversityofTexas(Austin)2008&2013andOldDominionUniversity(Virginia)2011onfour

year rowing scholarships and Allegheny College, Pennsylvania 2013 on an academic scholarship• WinnerofseniorGoetheSocietyoralcompetition2007&Yr10,12&132011• WinnersofstudyawardstoGermany2003,2005-2011• ArecipientofaMinistryofEducationimmersionstudyawardtoFrance2006-2007andtoGermany2010• WinnersofYear10&12AllianceFrancaisespeechcompetitions2007,Year13in2008andYear122009,2011• NumerousrecipientsoftheHillaryChallengeoftheDukeofEdinburgh’sGoldAward• Nationalrepresentativesinnetball,soccer,handball,basketball,touchrugby,underwaterhockey,crosscountry,kendo,

cycling, hockey, swimming, athletics, diving, rowing, aerobics, waka ama and equestrian

Our History

Wellington Girls’ College was founded in 1883. The founders were committed to providing an education appropriate to the times that would produce confident young women able to make a positive contribution to society. We remain true in essence to this philosophy, but strive not just to provide an education for the current times, but an education that equips our young women to meet the challenges of the future, helping them to become creative thinkers, independent learners and confident problem-solvers. The College has evolved into a dynamic and vibrant community that is the place of choice for many of Wellington’s young women.

The school has a long-standing tradition of strong and stable leadership, having appointed only ten Principals in its 130-year history.

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Lumen Accipe et Imperti – Receive the light and hand it onOur mission, vision and values provide the framework for school culture, and all planning and decision-making in relation to the core business of the College: the education of our students.

Our Mission and Purpose

‘Wellington Girls’ College will prepare young women to go out into the world as independent thinkers with respect for themselves and others, the confidence to accept and respond to challenges, and an enduring passion for learning.’

Our Vision

Confident, connected, innovative, resourceful, learners

Our Values

Our culture is underpinned by the following values:• High expectations, of ourselves and others, in all dimensions of school life• Respect, for self and others, and the principles of honesty, integrity, and accountability• Inclusion & equity, which includes embracing and celebrating diversity• Innovation & critical thinking, leading to bold, creative and considered action• Ecological sustainability, which includes care for the environment• Community & participation, for the common good

Our Goals

1. Our learning pedagogy Tonurturebold&creativethinkers Tobeattheforefrontofqualityteaching&learning To support lifelong learners

2. Our learning environment Tobuildanempowering&affirmingenvironment To ensure our infrastructure is responsive to changing learning needs

3. Our learning community Toactivelyseekoutopportunitiestoextendlocal,national&globalconnectedness Tofosteracultureofinnovation&participationthatrespectsthetraditionsofWellingtonGirls’College.

Our Guiding Principles

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OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

At Wellington Girls’ College we aim to foster a positive classroom environment. Each student should feel comfortable and valued and be able to achieve to her potential.Staff and students have to recognise the rights and responsibilities we all share.

• We have the right to learn and teach without being interrupted.• Wehavetheresponsibility not to interrupt.

• We have the right to be treated courteously and respectfully.• Wehavetheresponsibility to treat others courteously and respectfully.

• We have the right to work in a safe environment.• Wehavetheresponsibility not to endanger or bully.

• We have the right to feel proud of our College.• Wehavetheresponsibility to act in ways which build a good image.

• We are all responsible for our own actions and we must all see that the rights of every other person in the school are guaranteed.

OUR SCHOOL CULTURE

• Studentswillshowrespectforothersandwillbehaveintheclassroominamannerthatallowsotherstolearn.• Studentsareexpectedtoactresponsiblyatalltimes.• Respectwillbeshownforthepropertyofothersandthatoftheschool.• Uniformwillbewornwithprideandrespectatalltimes.• WellingtonGirls’College’sstatusasaSmokeFreeZonewillbeadheredto.• WellingtonGirls’College’sstatusasadrugfreeenvironmentwillbeadheredto.• Studentswillcomepreparedforlearningandwillnotbeundertheinfluenceofalcoholoranyothersubstancewhile

at school or at any school function. • Appropriateandrespectfullanguagewitheachotherisexpected.• Punctualitytoclassisexpected.• Studentsareexpectedtobeonsiteandinclassunlesspermissionhasbeengivenbyateacher.• Appropriatebehaviouronallformsofpublictransportisexpected.

Our Expectations

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We make careful and creative use of our inner city site. The College enjoys the proximity of many of Wellington city’s wonderfulresources-TePapa,NationalLibrary,WellingtonCityLibrary,Parliament,VictoriaandMasseyUniversities,City&SeaMuseum,theharbour,localbusinesses,artgalleries,PipiteaMaraeandtheWestpacStadium.

OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE:

Two gymnasia; a cricket field and cricket nets; netball/tennis courts; artificialmulti-sport turf; tiered seating andrelaxationcourtyards;library;fivecomputersuites,computerpods,computersinclassroomsandaubiquitouswirelessnetworkgivingstudentsaccesstoICTthroughoutthecollege;data-showsinallclassrooms;specialistartblock;sportspavilion;hall; specialistdramasuites;music suite;media,designandphotographyclassrooms; science laboratories;learning support centre; International house; Careers andTransition centre; and the new Pipitea blockwhich hasprovidedsixlargedoublesizedteachingspacesspreadoverthreefloorsandanewfrontentrancetotheschool,alongwith an Atrium used continually by the girls as a social space.

Our Facilities

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We offer a diverse, innovative and rich curriculum within the context of mixed ability classes. The expectation of our community is that our College upholds excellence in all aspects of learning. The College has a culture of motivated students and teachers focussed on learning. Students can choose from a wide range of subjects. They are encouraged to select courses that they enjoy, are good at and that form part of their career pathways for the future.

Wellington Girls’ College places a priority on developing the full range of each student’s abilities, including, but not restricting them to the traditional academic pursuits. The College places importance on literacy and numeracy and encourages all students to study an English, Mathematics and Science subject to senior level. All students study PhysicalEducationandHealthuntiltheendofYear10.

AllYear 9 students study in each ofthe eight essential learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences,PhysicalEducation&Health,the Arts, Technology and Languages. Course booklets, outlining option subjects, will be available on line prior to their enrolment interview. Students currently take two whole year and four half year options.

The College has a strong focus on integrating ICT with learning as we believe that this is a fundamental tool for learning and communicating across the communities of which our students will be a part. We operate a wireless environment and girls are encouraged to bring their own digital devices to school.

Wellington Girls’ College students are encouraged to enter NCEA examinations and our most able are invited to enter Scholarship. Our performance sits consistently alongside that of the highest performing schools in New Zealand and ranks above national standards for Decile 8-10 girls’ schools. In recent years our NCEA pass rates have been over90%ateachlevel.

Our Curriculum

The College has a culture of motivated students

and teachers focussed on learning.

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Delivery of curriculum should cater for individual learning needs and abilities. The College is fortunate to have a Learning Support Department. The staff of this department work in partnership with the teaching staff to co-ordinate specialist Learning Support classes, in-class tutoring, lunch-time tutorials, mentoring, opportunities for our ‘gifted and talented’ students, diagnostic testing, and interpretation of data to support student learning.

Learning opportunities are not limited to our students. Staff are involved in on-going and progressive professional development. The focus groups for 2013 include:

• Co-teachingusingtechnology• Usingstudentowneddevicesinclass• DevelopingtheuseofWGC4meintheclassroom• Co-teachingtomeettheneedsofalllearners• Bridgingtheachievementgap• TuRangatira• Individualeducationplanstohelpmeetneeds• MentalHealthissues• Onlinepedagogicalcapabilities• Successforall–targetingMOEprioritygroups• Thinkingoutsidethesquare• Qualityvsquantityinassessment• Educativementoring

Our Learning Initiatives

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LEARNING Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13AREAS NCEA Level ONE NCEA Level TWO NCEA Level THREE Scholarship

ENGLISH English English English English English A

ESOL1 ESOL1 ESOL1 ESOL ESOL Learning Studies Learning Studies Communication English Academic English

LANGUAGES Ma-ori Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori Te Reo Ma-ori French French French French French Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Chinese Chinese Chinese Chinese Chinese German German German German German

MATHEMATICS Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics & Mathematics& Calculus Statistics A OR Statistics A OR Statistics A OR Mathematics & Mathematics& StatisticsB Statistics B Statistics B Mathematics for Numeracy

SCIENCE Science Science Ach. Science OR Applied Science General Science Envt. Science Science Biology Biology Science Extra Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics

SOCIAL Social Studies Social Studies TourismSCIENCES Geography Geography Geography Geography Geography History History History History History Classical Studies Classical Studies Psychology Applied Psychology Accounting Accounting Accounting Managing Money Economics & Economics Economics Economics Enterprise

HEALTH AND Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education A Physical Education APHYSICAL /Health EDUCATION Extension PE Sports Studies Sports Studies

TECHNOLOGY Fashion & Textiles Fashion&Textiles Fashion&Textiles Fashion&Textiles Fashion&Textiles Animation & Robotics Biotechnology Product&Spatial Product&Spatial Product&Spatial Product&Spatial ICT-Digital World Design Design Design Design Jewellery Design New Imaging Digital Technology Digital Technology Interior Design Computing (ESOL) Computing (ESOL)

ARTS Visual Art Art Art VisualArt ArtDesign Painting Photography Photography History of Art History of Art Creative Movement Dance Dance Dance Drama Drama Drama Drama Drama

Choral Singing Creative Extn. Music Music Music Music Music Instrumental Playing Music for Beginners ADDITIONAL Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies Media Studies Media StudiesSUBJECTS Employment Skills Employment Skills Gateway General Studies General Studies Critical & Creative Critical & Creative Thinking Thinking

Curriculum Overview

1 Most students take both ESOL andEnglishinYears9,10and11ifESOLisrequired.* Subjects in BOLD are compulsory * Subjects in ITALICS have no prerequisite

Or English B

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Computing

Anewuniformwasintroducedin2011.Itwasdesignedaftersignificantinputfromparents,studentsandstaff.Yr13students wear mufti.

Theuniformisacapsulestylewardrobewithnosummer/winteroptions.Insteadgirlswillwearthegarmentsthatbest keep them comfortable throughout the year. The choices are a skirt, a pinafore, long and short sleeves blouses and tshirts, a cardigan, a vest, a jersey, a blazer and a rain jacket. No item is compulsory.

TheuniformissoldattheNZUniformsshoponThorndonQuay.

Our Uniform

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM (compulsory for all students taking PE or playing sport for the school)

• RegulationblackshortswornwithblackandgoldregulationPEshirt

• Sportsshoeswithnon-markingsoles

• RegulationCollegetracksuitoptional,butrecommendedforsportsteams.Pantsandthetracksuitjacketmaybe

purchasedseparately.Thismayalsobewornbyculturalgroupsastraveluniformifonofficialschoolbusiness.

PLEASE NOTE

• Articlesofschooluniformmustbemarkedclearlywiththeowner’sname• Shoesneedtobeplainblack,leather,laceups.Aselectionofstyleswillbeshowntoparentsatinterview• Girlswearplainwhitesocksorblackpantyhose(anythickness,butnotpatterned)iftheyarewearingshoes• NoundergarmentsorTshirtsaretobevisibleattheneckline• Nojewelleryisworn,exceptforawatch.Forpiercedears,onesmallstudispermittedineachear.Multiple

studs are not permitted. No other visible piercings are permitted.• Makeupandcolourednailpolisharenottobewornwiththeuniform• Extremehaircoloursarenotpermitted.(Extremeisdefinedasthosecoloursoutsidetherangeofnaturalhair

colouring.)

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All students are strongly encouraged to take part in sport and cultural activities. There are opportunities for the pursuit of excellence in these activities as well as opportunities for fun and social interaction.

Our Co-curricular Activities

SPORTING LIFE

Participation in sport at WGC is outstanding and we are proudofboth theparticipation rates–70%ofstudentsplaysportfortheCollege–andthesuccessthatwehaveat both a national and local level.

We offer an extensive range of sports:

Athletics Lawn bowlsBadminton NetballBasketball SwimmingCricket TennisCross-country TriathlonDragon Boat racing Underwater HockeyFootball VolleyballHandball Waka AmaHockey Waterpolo

The availability of all codes is dependent on the support of our parent and wider community.

CULTURAL LIFE

The cultural life of the College is equally rich and exciting. Art, drama, music, dance and other creative endeavours are extremely popular.

Some of the cultural pursuits available are:

Choirs OrchestraConcert band Polynesian ClubDebating Rock BandsDramaclubs&productions StageChallengeKapa Haka

CLUBS AND GROUPS

The student leaders of the school run many clubs which any student is able to join.

Some of the Clubs and Groups available are:

Amnesty International Supporters ClubEnvironmental Club Tech AngelsInternationalClub VideoDemonsSADD Writers Club

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Students are encouraged to take a leadership and service role within the College. We have many student-led clubs and initiatives.

LEADERSHIP

Wellington Girls’ College is a vibrant community where every student is encouraged to participate in activities and celebrations outside regular classroom lessons. Every term, students are given the opportunity to organise activities through our leadership structures which provide fun, entertainment and the opportunity to support charities as well as scope to showcase the many talented students, whether it be in hip hop, debating, and theatre sports or inter-House jelly-eating competitions!

All students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills through service and participation.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

The Executive Council is currently made up of 12 elected Executive Prefects, including the Head Girl, Deputy Head Girl and Board ofTrustees Representative (if she is aYr 13 student). Each holds a leadership portfolio and sharesresponsibility for a Leadership Committee.

ExecutivePrefectsareelectedbytheirpeersduringtheirleadershiptrainingattheendofYear12.Theymeetweeklywith senior staff and have the responsibility for establishing fundraising goals and co-ordinating the many student-led events in the College.

LEADERSHIP COMMITTEES

TherearecurrentlynineYear13LeadershipCommittees:Arts,DigitalandInformationLiteracy,Houses,Teropuakiwa,School Council, Sport & Recreation, Student learning, Student Support andWorld & Environment. Their role is tooversee and coordinate clubs and interest groups.

PREFECTS

PrefectbadgesareawardedthroughouttheyeartoYear13studentswhohavedemonstratedoutstandingservice,initiative and leadership.

SCHOOL COUNCIL

TheSchoolCouncilismadeupofvotedhouserepresentatives–twoperyearlevelperhouse.Itmeetsonceafortnightwith the School Council Leadership Committee. It is chaired by the Head of that committee and helps organise special events and celebrations in the college. It serves to model the democratic process and give the students a voice in the major decisions the college is making.

CLUBS AND GROUPS

There are numerous established groups and clubs in the college, and over 120 sports teams. All students are encouraged to participate in them. Clubs and interest groups are a good starting point for students to demonstrate their potential for service and leadership.

Our Leadership Programme

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Students are guided in their school life by a team of specialist staff who work in a collegial way to support and monitor student learning and well-being. This team helps students to realise their potential by providing a safe, healthy and supportive environment. Each girl is known and appreciated as an individual.

The support team consists of:

• GuidanceCounsellor• YearLevelDeanswhomovethroughwiththestudents,

supported by a Senior Management team member• Formteachers• CareersandTransitionstaff• LearningSupportstaff• Classroomteachers• MaoriAchievementAdviser• PasifikaAchievementAdviser• Gifted&TalentedCoordinator• Learning&Supportmentor

Our Support System

ParentsandcaregiversmaycontacttheFormTeacherorDeanatanytimeabouttheirdaughter’sprogress–emailisusually the most direct form of contact. Please be aware that:

• WGC4meisthemainpointofinformationforparents,students and staff. Through the parent portal (youwill be sent your user name and password at the start of your daughter’s first year) you can access the daily notices, attendance, progress updates, progress reports and results

• Students are also expected to access the next day’snotices and download resources for use with homework tasksonWGC4me–theywillbetaughthowtodothis

• Reporting is ongoing through the parent portal;progress report are available here each term and parent/teacher/studentinterviewsareheldtwiceayear.Parents book on line for these

• TheBulletinnewslettersareproducedtwiceatermandposted on the website and WGC4me

• AYr 8 parent function is held in November and aYr9 Welcome Evening is held in February for parents to meet form teachers and key staff

• Dadsanddaughterbreakfastsareheldforeachyearlevelthroughouttheyear• ThePrincipalholdsyearlevelforumsforrandomlyselectedparentsinlateTerm1todiscussthecollege.Thereports

from these events will be shared on WGC4me• Irregularsurveysareemailedtofindoutspecificinformationfromparentsorgirls–egtheYr9uniformsurveyin2011,

leavers’ surveys, whanau survey 2013. This information helps inform debate at a whole school level• Theschool’sOutcomesFrameworkandannualreportsareavailableonthewebsite• Weekly assemblies are held where the College community celebrates student successes and enjoys speakers,

presentations and performances

Our Communication Systems

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We receive a high level of support from our parent community.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A new BOT will be elected in May 2013. The Board usually meets on the final Thursday of each month at 5.30pm. Dates are on the school calendar in WGC4me

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The College has a small but active Parents’ Association. It aims to foster parent-college links and to assist wherever possible. They run regular lunchtime meetings to provide information and support for parents. They also provide supportfortheCollegebyrunningtheUsedUniformShopandtheyrunaQuiznight once a year for parents and friends of the school. The Social Committee organises events such as the student dances and senior balls. Profits from these activities are returned to the school to purchase resources outside the scope of the budget.

WHANAU

This group supports the teachers of Ma-ori, students learning Ma-ori, Ma-ori students, the Kapa Haka group, speech competitions and waka ama. They also give valuable information to the school about how we can support them and their tamariki at school and beyond.

COACHES AND MANAGERS

Many of our parents offer to coach or manage one of our numerous sports teams. We also have several parent committees that help to run an entire code.

CULTURAL COACHES AND MANAGERS

Parents also help to coordinate some of the clubs and groups that meet.

SCHOOL DONATIONS

Parents and caregivers invest in their daughter’s future through making a valuable contribution by way of a donation to the College. The money received fromdonationsenablesustoprovideadditionalstaffingandresourceswhichare not covered by government funding.

ALUMNAE

We maintain a database of our alumnae. We distribute newsletters that link the school and its former students. These are sent by email each year and are also on the website. Alumnae often call at the school and some class groups hold reunions here from time to time.

Our Wider School Community

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The College is limited in the number of places it is able to offer students at each level. As a consequence it operates an enrolmentscheme.ThemaximumrollforYear9is235students,butallstudentsinzonewhoapplymustbeacceptedregardless of the roll size. The order of priority for accepting students is as follows:

1. Home zone enrolments

All students who live within the home zone described below shall be entitled to enrol at the school. Proof of permanent residence within the home zone is required.

2. Out of zone enrolments

Applications for enrolment will be processed in the following order of priority:

• Specialneeds(notapplicableaswedonotoperateanMOEapprovedprogramme)• Siblingsofcurrentstudents• Siblingsofformerstudents• DaughtersofformerstudentsofWGC• ChildrenofBOTemployeesorBOTmembers• Allotherapplicants

If there are more applicants in the second, third, fourth, or fifth priority groups than there are places available, selection within the priority group will be by a ballot conducted in accordance with instructions issued by the Secretary under Section 11G(1) of the EducationAct 1989. Parentswill be informedof thedateof anyballot bynotice in a dailynewspaper circulating in the area served by the school.

Applicants seeking second or third priority status may be required to give proof of the relationship.

Our Enrolment Zone

In the north the boundary of the zone shall be a line extending from the Ngauranga Railway Station north west to the junction of Fraser Avenue and Burma Road, then south along Burma Road to Kim Street, then north west between the endsofBarodaStreetandOrissaCrescenttoMountKaukau.(AllhousinginKimStreetandKimberlyWayisincludedinthe zone). From here directly west to Mill Hill, then directly north west to Smiths’ Bay.

InthesouthandeasttheboundaryofthezoneshallbealineextendingfromthejunctionofCustomhouseQuayandJervoisQuaysouthalongWillisStreetandBrooklynRoadtothejunctionofBidwillStreet.ThenalongBidwillStreet,Wallace Street and Hutchinson Road to the junction of McColl and Krull Street. Thence along Krull Street to the junction ofKrullandManaStreetsbisectingatthatpointMillsRoadtoVeronicaStreet,thenintothelowerendofMorningtonRoad, bisecting Cheesman and Clarence Streets at their junction, proceeding along Borlase Street to its junction with OhiroRoad.FromheresouthalongthewesternsideofOhiroRoadandHappyValleyRoadtothejunctionwithOwhiroBay Parade and finally west along the northern side of Owhiro Bay Parade to the end of the road. From here south along thewesternsideofOhiroRoadandHappyValleyRoadtothejunctionwithOwhiroBayParadeandfinallywestalongthe northern side of Owhiro Bay Parade to the end of the road.

The address given at the time of the application for enrolment must be the student’s usual place of residence when the school is open for instruction. This means that if you currently live at an in-zone address but move to an out-of-zone address before your child’s first day of attendance at the school, your child will not be entitled to enrol at the school.

Our Enrolment Procedures

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The Ministry of Education has advised that parents should also be warned of the possible consequences of deliberately attempting to gain unfair priority in enrolment by knowingly giving a false address or making an in-zone living arrangement which they intend to only be temporary eg.

• Rentingaccommodationin-zoneonashort-termbasis;• Arrangingtemporaryboardin-zonewitharelativeorfamilyfriend;• Usingthein-zoneaddressofarelativeorfriendasan“addressofconvenience”,withnointentiontolivethereonan

ongoing basis.

Beforeenrolmenttakesplace(ie.beforeattendancebegins),iftheBoardhasreasonablegroundsforbelievingthatthegiven in-zone address will not be a genuine, on-going living arrangement, the Board may withdraw any offer of place which it may have made on the basis of the given address.

After attendance has begun, if the school learns that a student is no longer living at the in-zone address given at the time of the application for enrolment and has reasonable grounds to believe that a temporary in-zone residence has been used for the purpose of unfairly gaining priority in enrolment at the school, then the Board may review the enrolment. Unless the parents can give a satisfactory explanation within 10 days, the Board may annul the enrolment. This course of action is provided for under section 110A of the Education Act 1989.

Please note that in-zone students cannot be guaranteed an immediate place at the College if their enrolment is received AFTER the closing date.

On acceptance of enrolment every student and their parent or caregiver is invited to an interview. The purpose of this is to help ensure each student selects an appropriate course and to facilitate smooth transition to the college.

Key dates in 2013 for students who start school in 2014 are:

Year 9

• ProspectusandenrolmentformsavailableonlinefrommidMay• OpenmorningFriday21Junefrom9.00–12.30• EnrolmentscloseMonday5Augustat4.00pm• BallotheldFriday16August• Notificationofballotresults(byemail)byWednesday21August• Acceptanceofplacesofferedmustbereceivedby4September

Year 10, 11, 12 & 13

• EnrolmentscloseFriday25October• BallotheldFriday1November• Notificationofballotresults(byemail)byWednesday5November• Acceptanceofplacesofferedmustbereceivedby20November

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Senior Management Team

Principal Julia Davidson BA Dip Tchg

Deputy Principals Anne Coster MA(Hons)DipTchgATCL Jo Kahl BA DipTchg

Karen Morgan B Ed Dip Tchg

Assistant Principal Melissa Denzler BA DipTchg

Guidance Team

Guidance Counsellor Helen Bissett MCouns BA DipTchg

2013Deans Year13 ShamlaKader BA(Hons)DipTchg

Year12 JayeshMorar BCA DipTchg

Year11 JoBartch BA(Hons)CTADipTchg

Year10 LinziHeighway BA(Hons)PGGradTchg

Year9 ChristineBryant MA(Hons)DSA(Grenoble)DipTchg

Heads of Department

David Adams MA(Hons)DipTchg HODLatin&ClassicalStudiesSally Beccard BA DipTchLn HOD Social SciencesChristine Bryant MA(Hons)DSA(Grenoble)DipTchg HOD LanguagesJenny Carroll BSc NZLIA Library ManagerJane Chisholm BEd Grad Dip HODPhysicalEducation(Acting)Julie Clement MDes BTchLn HOD TechnologyBarbara Falconer BA(Hons)TESOLCertDipTchg HOD ESOLPenny Greenwood BHS Dip Tchg HOD Science Kaye Johnson BEd DipTchg HODCareers&TransitionJayne Labrum DFA Dip Tchg HOD ArtRosemary Mirams BA ATCL Dip Ed Dip Tchg HOD Learning SupportJayesh Morar BCA Dip Tchg HOD CommerceSuzanne Pidduck BA BEd Dip Tchg HOD EnglishRachel Steele BA MEd TTC DipEd Dip Tchg Dip SLT Cert SM LTCL HOD DramaNicola Sutherland BMus(Hons)FTCLLRSM HOD MusicSally Wills BSc(Hons)PGCE HOD Maths

Our Senior Staff

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PhotographsbyDionneWard&KirstyJDesign

Wellington Girls’ CollegeIN-ZONE APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT

Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, Telephone 04-472 5743, Facsimile 04-494 6129Email: enrolments@wgc.school.nz www.wgc.school.nz

Date of Application: / /

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STUDENT DETAILS: (Please complete in upper case)Family Name: First Names: Preferred Name: Date of Birth / /Street Address: Suburb: City: Postcode: Student’s Mobile: Student’s Email: Current School: Ethnic Group: European Ma-ori (Please list iwi/s below) 1 2 3 Pasifika (Please specify): Asian (Please specify): Other (Please specify): Tick One Box: NZ Citizen Permanent Resident Other (Please specify) Current Year Level: STUDENT’S MAIN RESIDENCE: Living with Daughter Access to Daughter Shared CareFamily Name: First Name: Title (Mrs/Ms/Dr/Mr) Relationship: Email Address: Address: Suburb: City: Postcode: Home Telephone: Work Telephone: Mobile Telephone: Email Address:Occupation: Name of Employer: MAIN CAREGIVER’S PARTNER (Residing at main residence)Family Name: First Name: Title (Mrs/Ms/Dr/Mr) Relationship: Email Address: Mobile Telephone: Work Telephone: Occupation: Name of Employer: STUDENT’S SECONDARY RESIDENCE – if applicable Living with Daughter Access to Daughter Shared CareFamily Name: First Name: Title (Mrs/Ms/Dr/Mr) Relationship: Email Address: Address: Suburb: City: Postcode: Home Telephone: Work Telephone: Mobile Telephone: Email Address: Occupation: Name of Employer: SECONDARY CAREGIVER’S PARTNER (Residing at secondary residence)Family Name: First Name: Title (Mrs/Ms/Dr/Mr) Relationship: Email Address: Mobile Telephone: Work Telephone: Occupation: Name of Employer: EMERGENCY CONTACT: THIS INFORMATION IS ESSENTIAL (Not to be a parent/caregiver AND MUST LIVE IN WELLINGTON)Family Name: First Name: Relationship: Home Telephone: Work Telephone: Mobile Number:

NAME OF SISTER/S CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY AT WGCFamily Name:First Names:Current Year: Or years attended: -Family Name:Current Year: Or years attended: - ALUMNI DETAILS: IF MOTHER IS A FORMER STUDENT OF WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGEMaiden Name:Years Attended: - MEDICAL INFORMATIONIllness/Allergies Medications Special Needs ENROLMENT QUESTIONNAIREThe Education Act gives a guarantee of enrolment to students who live in the home zone specified in the College’s enrolment scheme. The Board needs to be sure that an in zone address is genuine, because it is required to manage the enrolment scheme for the benefit of local students.1 What will be the address of the student’s permanent place of residence when the College opens for instruction next year?

2 Will the student be living at this address for at least 24 months after the College opens? Yes No IF THE STUDENT WILL BE LIVING WITH HER PARENT’S OR LEGALLY APPOINTED GUARDIAN/S:3 Have you lived at this address for more than one year? Yes No 4 Do you intend to live permanently at this address (for the next 24 months?) Yes No 5 Do you own the property? Yes No 6 If you are the guardian, do you have documentation showing legal guardianship: Yes No N/A7 If separated/divorced, do you share custody? Yes No N/AIF THE STUDENT IS IN THE CARE OF A GUARDIAN:8 I confirm that: Is my daughter’s guardian and will have the primary duty of care and therefore should be the College’s first contact in matters related to discipline and progress at the College.9 How long has this arrangement been in place? _ _ Years _ _ Months10 Is this a permanent arrangement? Yes No WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE DIRECTORYA directory of students with form classes, address, telephone number and family email address may be produced and distributed to the students early in the year. Please indicate consent for this Yes No MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DOCUMENTATIONAddress and phone number details are collected at the time of enrolment and during the student’s time at school so that the school can contact the parent or student as necessary. These contact details may also be passed to the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). This is so young people who may have difficulty finding future employment, training or further education can be identified and offered support by organisations contracted by MSD to help re-engage young people in education or training when they leave school.

DECLARATION (At least one parent must sign this application)I/we confirm that the information contained in this enrolment application is true and correct in every respect and my/our daughter (ward) shall be subject to all rules, regulations and expectations of the College as stated in the prospectus.

The address which I/we have provided to the College will be the usual place of residence of ____________________________________________ (student’s name) when the College is open for instruction next year, and I/we intend to live at this address permanently. I/we confirm that I/we will advise the College if for any reason there is a subsequent change of address, either prior to enrolment or during my daughter/ward’s attendance at the college, and to cooperate fully with the school in any investigation into a change of address.

I/we also agree to give the earliest possible notification to the College of a decision to withdraw this application.Signed: Date: Relationship to Student

CHECKLIST REQUIRED FOR IN-ZONE APPLICATIONS (Please note that PO Boxes are not proof of In Zone Residence)Living in Own Home TWO recent original documents showing residence in zone: Rates Notice AND one of the following: Telephone Account Electricity/Gas Account Bank StatementLiving in Rented Home TWO recent original documents showing residence in zone: Signed copy of your Tenancy Agreement A current rental agreement is acceptable to the Board for an In Zone application. Students should remain within the College zone for at least two years from the time the student starts at the College. Any change of address, either within or out of the zone, must be notified to the College immediately. AND one of the following: Telephone Account Electricity/Gas Account Bank Statement

Also to be included with your application: Copy of Birth Certificate Copy of Passport if student was born overseas and date of entry into New Zealand Copy of New Zealand Residence (if applicable) Copy of Approved Refugee Status (if applicable) Copy of latest school reportNote: if parent/s are studying for a PhD at a NZ University, as an International Student, a copy of parent’s passport, study visa and enrolment acceptance for PhD is required. If parent’s are in New Zealand on a work permit, a copy of parent/s work visa is required.

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Wellington Girls’ CollegeOUT-OF-ZONE APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT

Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, Telephone 04-472 5743, Facsimile 04-494 6129Email: enrolments@wgc.school.nz www.wgc.school.nz

Date of Application: / /

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Out of Zone Current Sister Previous Sister Daughter of Old Girl Daughter of Staff MemberSTUDENT DETAILS: (Please complete in upper case)Family Name: First Names: Preferred Name: Date of Birth / /Street Address: Suburb: City: Postcode: Student’s Mobile: Student’s Email: Current School: Ethnic Group: European Ma-ori (Please list iwi/s below) 1 2 3 Pasifika (Please specify): Asian (Please specify): Other (Please specify): Tick One Box: NZ Citizen Permanent Resident Other (Please specify) Current Year Level: STUDENT’S MAIN RESIDENCE: Living with Daughter Access to Daughter Shared CareFamily Name: First Name: Title (Mrs/Ms/Dr/Mr) Relationship: Email Address: Address: Suburb: City: Postcode: Home Telephone: Work Telephone: Mobile Telephone: Email Address:Occupation: Name of Employer: MAIN CAREGIVER’S PARTNER (Residing at main residence)Family Name: First Name: Title (Mrs/Ms/Dr/Mr) Relationship: Email Address: Mobile Telephone: Work Telephone: Occupation: Name of Employer: STUDENT’S SECONDARY RESIDENCE – if applicable Living with Daughter Access to Daughter Shared CareFamily Name: First Name: Title (Mrs/Ms/Dr/Mr) Relationship: Email Address: Address: Suburb: City: Postcode: Home Telephone: Work Telephone: Mobile Telephone: Email Address: Occupation: Name of Employer: SECONDARY CAREGIVER’S PARTNER (Residing at secondary residence)Family Name: First Name: Title (Mrs/Ms/Dr/Mr) Relationship: Email Address: Mobile Telephone: Work Telephone: Occupation: Name of Employer: EMERGENCY CONTACT: THIS INFORMATION IS ESSENTIAL (Not to be a parent/caregiver AND MUST LIVE IN WELLINGTON)Family Name: First Name: Relationship: Home Telephone: Work Telephone: Mobile Number:

NAME OF SISTER/S CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY AT WGCFamily Name:First Names:Current Year: Or years attended: -Family Name:Current Year: Or years attended: - ALUMNI DETAILS: IF MOTHER IS A FORMER STUDENT OF WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGEMaiden Name:Years Attended: - MEDICAL INFORMATIONIllness/Allergies Medications Special Needs WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE DIRECTORYA directory of students with form classes, address, telephone number and family email address may be produced and distributed to the students early in the year. Please indicate consent for this Yes No MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DOCUMENTATIONAddress and phone number details are collected at the time of enrolment and during the student’s time at school so that the school can contact the parent or student as necessary. These contact details may also be passed to the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). This is so young people who may have difficulty finding future employment, training or further education can be identified and offered support by organisations contracted by MSD to help re-engage young people in education or training when they leave school.

DECLARATION (At least one parent must sign this application)I/we confirm that the information contained in this enrolment application is true and correct in every respect and my/our daughter (ward) shall be subject to all rules, regulations and expectations of the College as stated in the prospectus.

The address which I/we have provided to the College will be the usual place of residence of ____________________________________________ (student’s name) when the College is open for instruction next year, and I/we intend to live at this address permanently. I/we confirm that I/we will advise the College if for any reason there is a subsequent change of address, either prior to enrolment or during my daughter/ward’s attendance at the college, and to cooperate fully with the school in any investigation into a change of address.

I/we also agree to give the earliest possible notification to the College of a decision to withdraw this application.Signed: Date: Relationship to Student

CHECKLIST REQUIRED FOR OUT-OF-ZONE APPLICATIONSTo be included with your application: Copy of Birth Certificate Copy of Passport if student was born overseas and date of entry into New Zealand Copy of New Zealand Residence (if applicable) Copy of Approved Refugee Status (if applicable)Note: if parent/s are studying for a PhD at a NZ University, as an International Student, a copy of parent’s passport, study visa and enrolment acceptance for PhD is required. If parent’s are in New Zealand on a work permit, a copy of parent/s work visa is required.

WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE ENROLMENT SCHEMEBALLOT FOR STUDENTS LIVING OUTSIDE THE WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE ZONEAll applications for Year 9 in 2014 Ballot must reach the Wellington Girls’ College Enrolment Officer by 4.00pm, Monday 5 August 2013. The Ballot for Year 9 in 2014 will be held on Friday, 16 August 2013 and parents will be notified of the outcome by Wednesday, 21 August 2013

All applications for Year 10 – Year 13 Ballot must reach the Wellington Girls’ College Enrolment Officer by 4.00pm, Friday 25 October 2013. The Ballot for Years 10 – Year 13, 2014 will be held on Friday, 1 November 2013 and parents will be notified of the outcome by Wednesday, 5 November 2013.First Priority: Applicants whose permanent place of residence is within the Wellington Girls’ College zoneSecond Priority: Applicants who are sisters of current students at Wellington Girls’ CollegeThird Priority: Applicants who are sisters of former students of Wellington Girls’ CollegeFourth Priority: Applicants who are daughters of former students of Wellington Girls’ CollegeFifth Priority: Applicants who are either daughters of an employee of the Board of Trustees of Wellington Girls’ College or a Member of the Board of TrusteesSixth Priority: All other applicants

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION FORM TO:Marilyn AshbyEnrolment OfficerWellington Girls’ CollegePipitea StreetThorndonWellington 6011Email: enrolments@wgc.school.nz - Web: www.wgc.school.nz

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Wellingtongirls’ college

Pipitea Street, Wellington, New ZealandTelephone +64 4 472 5743

Facsimile +64 4 494 6129wgc@wgc.school.nzwww.wgc.school.nz

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