Enrolment Process

Enrolment Process (enrolment forms can be obtained from the school office or at any of the enrolment events)

DATE EVENT DETAILS
20 & 22 June Open Day 9.15am – 12.15pm
All students from contributing schools visit with an opportunity to try out some lessons in a range of subjects.  Parents may accompany students.
Wednesday 22 June Open Evening 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Parents and students are encouraged to attend from 6.00pm – 8.30pm in the College Hall for a sausage sizzle, followed by the Principal’s talk and a tour of the school.
Monday 19th September Enrolments due Enrolment forms are available from reception.

Post completed enrolment form to the College or deliver to your current school office. Acceptance letters will be posted within 10 days.  You are most welcome to request a personal enrolment meeting.  Please contact Mrs Sarah Calcutt Assistant Principal to arrange this.

20th October 7pm Information Evening for Parents and Students 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Information will be given about option choices, Family Guide, uniform and stationery details in the College hall.
27th October 9.15am Orientation Morning at NNC 9.15am – 12.45pm
For all enrolled students. Information about each option subjects will be given out and students will choose their options.

20th October – SCHOOL HALL at 7pm
INFORMATION EVENING FOR PARENTS/STUDENTS

We would like to invite you and your child to an information evening, where you will hear all about what life is like here at Naenae College. We will talk about routines, uniform, sporting and cultural activities, choosing options, and what to expect on your first day. There will be tea, coffee and light refreshments available so we hope you will make every effort to attend this very informative and useful session. You will also get the chance to meet the Junior School team.

27th October – 9.15am – 12.45pm
ORIENTATION/OPTIONS SELECTION MORNING FOR STUDENTS

A very important part of the transition process into College is selecting options for next year and this will be done during this Orientation Morning. We will collect Naenae Intermediate students from the school at 9.10am. Students from other schools may be dropped off at Naenae College by 9.20am where they will be met at reception. We will co-ordinate transport back to school when we finish at about 12.45pm.

During this time your child will visit the Option classes and at the end of the visit will select options for 2022.   They will also bring a booklet home to discuss the option choices with you.  If there is anything you then wish to change, the booklet will contain details of how you can notify us of this.

Please ask your child to bring a pen.  A light morning tea will be provided.

After 29 October:

  • Senior staff visit contributing schools to gather detailed information about your child.
  • Family interviews may be arranged in some circumstances if we need more information.

Join Us

Year 9

Everyone studies:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Physical Education and Health
  • Te Reo Māori (1 Term)
  • Digital Technologies (1 Term)

Students may be identified as needing ESOL, Literacy or Numeracy support which will be provided.

Students choose to study 3 options from the following

  • Art
  • Business Studies
  • Drama
  • Food Technology
  • Hard Materials Technology
  • Hauora
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • Outdoor Education
  • Samoan
  • Service Academy
  • Spanish
  • Te Reo Māori

Extension
In addition to opportunities for extension within their regular classes.  Students are also encouraged to prepare for and enter competitions and special events such as the Australian Mathematics competition, Auckland University Economics Competition, Young Enterprise, Mathswell, Debating and art and essay competitions.

Learning support
The school allocates significant resources to help students who need support with mainstream learning. Those who have reading difficulties will receive additional reading support. Others may have work specifically tailored to them, have some teacher aide assistance in class or join the Learning Support Centre for a period of time. We go to considerable effort to accurately profile students’ learning abilities and needs before they commence College so that we can best direct resources and balance classes.

Whānau
All students are placed into Whānau groups – Amo, Koruru, Maihi, Tokomanawa.  The names connect to our school marae, Te Whānau Tahi (One Family) and to our core values.

Whānau competitions provide occasions to express school spirit and give students a sense of belonging.  Students are also provided with wider leadership opportunities in organising participation in activities such as the tabloid sports and dodgeball competitions.

Outdoor Education
In Term 4 Outdoor Education Programmes run for all junior students. We believe that our Outdoor Education experiences allow students to develop self confidence and leadership skills.

What to expect

Parents can expect:

  • Contact from the Learning Advisor
  • Access to any information held by the school including period absences, pastoral notes, incident reports and academic progress details not included on summary reports. This access can be gained either by contacting the College, or via a ‘parent portal’ link on the website
  • Regular homework
  • Prompt assistance from teachers, Whanau Head, Guidance and Health Counsellors or Senior Staff when there are concerns.

Students can expect:
Excellence in learning through:

  • Well ordered, safe, encouraging classrooms
  • Effective extension and remedial programmes
  • Close attention to marking, assessment, feedback and reporting
  • Recognition and celebration of achievement
  • The appropriate use of information technology.

Balanced, flexible programmes of study with:

  • A wide choice option structure
  • All senior courses linked to National Qualifications
  • Alternative pathways to cater for diverse student needs.

High behavioural expectations emphasising:

  • The rights of all students to feel safe at all times
  • Honesty and reliability with respect for self, others and property
  • Self management skills and initiative
  • Respect for and celebration of cultural diversity.

Guidance and pastoral care featuring:

  • An effective and committed guidance network, all fully trained in the use of restorative practice
  • The Rock and Water programme for all students in Year 9
  • Commitment to working closely with families
  • Full health care services
  • Links to community specialist services.

Sports and cultural activities promoting:

  • Participation, commitment and fair play
  • A wide and ever expanding range of choices
  • Excellence and pride
  • Parental and community involvement
  • Deepening of cultural understanding and engagement.