Spotswood Prospectus 2013 - AllTeams

STUDENT SUPPORT
Spotswood College prides itself on being a caring family school and therefore places a strong emphasis on Pastoral Care.
• Hapu Leaders help their Hapu Group build a sense of belonging. Their focus is on helping students identify with our school
and to develop their commitment to learning and achievement through high levels of attendance.
• Deans at each year level guide and assist students. The Deans are also there for administrative purposes arranging options for
students, but also to be a listening ear and to sort out problems.
• We have recently restructured our student support structure. The foundation of our student support is the whanau or
family group where one teacher meets each day with 14 students. This small group allows for the development of strong
relationships and is the focus of the home/school/student partnership through which Individual Development Plans are
created, monitored and refined over the five years students are with us.
• The Careers Advisor is available to give advice on careers and to see that students have career pathways which is an essential
aspect of the Individual Development Plan (IDP).
• The Guidance Counsellors are available for students who wish to have personal counselling as well as for careers advice and
University liaison.
• Year 13 Peer Support Leaders are there to bridge the gap between Year 8 and Year 9.
• The Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) monitor students’ progress and ensure they maximise their
education opportunities.
We have an excellent Careers Guidance Programme beginning at Year 9. Kiwi Careers is on-line and students are encouraged to
use the career resources. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the many careers seminars.
Key Support Personnel:
Guidance Counsellors Mr N Colless/Mrs J Lewis Careers Advisor Mrs J Gabites Careers Assistant Mrs M Bradley
Deans
Hapu Leaders
Year 9 Mr D Scott Atkinson Mr S Manson
Year 10 Miss D Andrews Barrett Ms Tracey Laurence
Year 11 Mr R McFayden
Richmond Mr Lewis Whyte
Year 12 Mrs C. Miles Darnell Mr Scott Johnson
Year 13 Mr G Parr
Student Health
Lisa Winters - Public Health Nurse School Nurse - Mrs Pamela Crowe
Patricia Boltan – Doctor – Student Health Clinic
School Chaplain Markham Grey
THE PARTNERSHIP - HOME/SCHOOL/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
We believe that a strong partnership between home and school can best serve the needs of the students. The partnership
begins at enrolment and continues through the Whanau teacher, the Deans, through reports, Parent Teacher Interviews and
Whanau Hui Meetings.
Reports Issued 3 times per year
February/March Year 9 Parent Information Night
Interim Reports
Report Interviews & Yr 11-13, IDPs
May Mid Year Reports, Yr 11, Yr 12 & Yr 13
Report Interviews, Yr 11, Yr 12 & Yr 13
NEWSLETTERS
These are vital to keep parents informed. They are issued to students three per term. They contain news of school events,
activities and give information on forth-coming events. Newsletters are posted on the school website.
PARENT GROUPS
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees meet on the last
Monday of each month at 7.15p.m
at Spotswood College. All parents
are invited to attend the meetings.
Parents are also invited to contact the
Chairperson, Mr Ross Dingle, with
feedback or any queries or concerns.
Komiti Maori
Komiti Maori Meetings are held the 1st
Tuesday of each month at Spotswood
College in Whaitata at 5.30pm. This
group builds a strong partnership
between our school and our Maori
community.
Parent Teacher Association
President: Mary Brewster
Treasurer: Vincenza Clark
The Spotswood College PTA committee
meets in the School Boardroom on the
3rd Wednesday of each month in term
time, with speakers on alternate months.
All parents and caregivers are welcome
to come along to hear what’s going on
at the College, talk with the Principal and
July Mid Year Reports, Yr 9 & 10
Report Interviews, Yr 9 & 10
August Senior Exams
October End of Year Reports, Yr 11, 12 & 13
November Year 10 Exams
December End of Year Reports, Yr 9 & 10
meet the teachers. You will have
the opportunity to get to know other
parents who also care about their
children’s education and assist with the
resourcing of the school.
Band Boosters
This enthusiastic group meets on the
1st Tuesday of each month in the Music
Suite. This group works hard to support
the school’s band programme by raising
money for uniforms and trips.
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