WESTLAKE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Welcome to Westlake
2016
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
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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
The Junior Curriculum
Also in Year 9:
At least one language,
from:
Gifted and Talented Students:
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French
German
Japanese
Chinese
Maori
Academic Extension Classes
A second language
Music Institute
Academy of Sports
The Junior Curriculum
The Junior Curriculum
In Year 10 compulsory subjects
Option subjects in Year 10:
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• Art
• Music
• Drama
• Technology: Materials
• Design and Visual Communication
• Food
• Computing
• A second language
• Music Institute
• Academy of Sports
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English
Mathematics
Science
Chinese, French, German,
Japanese or Te Reo Māori
Social Studies
Media and Society
Finance and Society
Physical Education
Hauora
The Senior Curriculum
The Junior 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 Senior Curriculum
The Junior 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 Senior Curriculum
The Junior Curriculum
Extension at Westlake
From Year 9, we run ‘Extension’ classes in a number of subjects
These 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.
Supporting Success in the Curriculum
The Junior 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.
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End of Year Examinations (21st -25th November).
All junior examinations are 2 hours.
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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:
Term 2:
Term 4:
Progress Report
Mid-Year Report
End-of-Year Report
iLearn and BYOD
• iLearn is the school’s Moodle
site
• http://ilearn.westlake.school.n
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• 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
• Theatre Sports
• Choralation Choir
• Symphonic Band
• Concert Band
• Symphony Orchestra
• Rock Bands
• Taharoto Orchestra
• Barbershop
• Voicemale Choir
• PLAY:
• “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
• 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
• Proms Concert
• The Big Sing
• Westlake’s Got Talent
• Gala Concert
• KBB Festival
(March 17th)
(April 7th)
(June 16th – 16th)
(June 27th)
(August 11th)
(August 15th – 20th)
Involvement - Sport
• Athletics
• Rowing
• Badminton
• Rugby
• Basketball
• Rugby League
• Cricket
• Skiing
• Cross Country & Road Running
• Snowboarding
• Cycling
• Squash
• Dragon Boating
• Swimming
• Football
• Table Tennis
• Frisbee
• Tennis
• Golf
• Touch Rugby
• Hockey
• Triathlon
• Judo
• Volleyball
• Mountain Biking
• Waka Ama
• Multi Sport
• Waterpolo
• Orienteering
• Wrestling
• Petanque
• Yachting
• Rock Climbing
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 Kirstein
Orienteering: Mr Saville
Rowing: Mr Stanley
Sailing: Mr Davies
Swimming: Mrs Houzet
Tennis: Mrs Burton-Brown
Waterpolo: 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 Clarke
Football: Mr Cowell
Hockey: Mr McCracken
Rugby: 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
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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
• ICT Student Team
• Drama
• Young Enterprise
• Duke of Edinburgh
• Backspace
• Environmental Club; SEED
• Imprints
• 40 Hour Famine
• SADD
• Chess
• Youth for Christ
• Kapa Haka Group
• Fitness Centre
• Pasifika Group
• Mentoring
• Robotics Club
• Ignite
• Theatre Sports
• Taro Patch
• Future Problem Solving
• Travel wise
• Amnesty International
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 Office
Purpose: 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
Breakfast
• Mother Son Breakfast – Thursday 12 May
• Father Son Breakfast – Thursday 7 July
• Grandparents’ Day – Friday 7 July
2015 Father Son
Form 3 Parent/Teacher Parents’ Evening
Thursday 5th May 2015
5.30 – 8.30 p.m.
in the Auditorium.
WESTLAKE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Further questions, coffee, tea and biscuits in the Staffroom.
For further information, please visit our school website:
www.westlake.school.nz