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New Zealand
high school.
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Western
Springs
College.
You will be
choosing
a school
recognized
widely for its
exemplary
practice and
outstanding
achievements.
Located in
central
Auckland,
Western
Springs
College is a
top New
Zealand
state high
school for
International Student Manual Book
Western Springs College New Zealand
students 13
–18 years
(Year 9-13).
Enrolment Contact: Joanne Qiao, Director of International Department
Western Springs College, Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022
Ph: (+649)8156743, +64 21806651 Email: [email protected]
INDEX
School buildings and International Students’ pictures and profiles
3-10
Introduction to Western Springs College
11
Directions on Enrolment Procedures
12
Information for Intending International Students
13-15
Western Springs College codes, rules and guidelines for students
16
Procedures to take for maintaining course requirements
17
Homestay Rules for international students
18
Western Springs College 2012 School Term Dates
19
2013 New Zealand school terms and holidays
20
Daily Bell Times
21
Student support: Where to go for help-Guidance Chart
22
Explanation: What to do if students have problems and require help
23
Staffing structure and departments at Western Springs College
24
Course information: Proposed subjects provided, guide for choosing subjects,
& Interpretation information for NCEA
25-26
Understanding New Zealand NCEA
(National Certificate of Educational Achievement)
26-27
Daily school life- Information
28-29
Introduction of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
Frequently asked questions and answers: At Homestay or at school
30
31-32
Emergency Procedures- Instructions to students
33
Permission Request for Out-of-school Trip
34
Reference information: Shopping centres and general shopping hours
35
Application Forms
36-46
Western Springs College’s Outstanding Academic Achievements
47-51
2013 NCEA Exam Timetable
52
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Josefina Aguiluz—Chile—17 years
Western Springs College has a great
diversity of people who all respect
each other. You can choose your subjects; and you can many friends. New
Zealand people are very friendly, the
lifestyle is relaxed, and the country is
so beautiful. I love History and Biology, Soft Materials and Food Technology. I want to study medicine in university in Chile. This is a valuable
chance for me to learn English and
experience the culture. I will benefit
all my life.
Yen-Yu Chen—Taiwan—17 years
At
Western
Springs
College
people are so outgoing and friendly.
This helps me improving my English
and be excellent in learning. I really
enjoy it here. And I love the New
Zealand scenery—it is very beautiful.
My favourite subject is Graphics. I
want to study design or architecture in
New Zealand when I finish school,
and enter the best university in New
Zealand. My studies at Western
Springs College are helping me to
prepare for this. It is a top or best school.
Léo Cressant—France—14 years
The staff and students at Western
Springs College are so friendly. I
thought it would a very difficult time
for me to start with a new school, but
everything appears easier because you
can feel that everybody around is
supporting you. So my brother and I
enjoy school very much. I love New
Zealand also because it has very
beautiful countryside. My favourite
subject is Physical Education. In the
future I hope to study something to do
with sports.
Na Rae Kim—Korea—18 years.
In Korea my school finishes at 10pm,
so I really like it that school here finishes earlier and I can have time to
develop my interests and arrange my
own study. I am enjoying the sea
views here in New Zealand. And I like
the people very much. My favourite
subjects are Calculus and Chemistry.
I hope to study Engineering at University, and my studies here are preparing
me well for that.
Hanae Kamei—Japan—18 years
At Western Springs College the
teachers are very kind, and the students friendly. In New Zealand life is
more relaxed and enjoyable. I enjoy
the nature’s beauty. I like the warm
culture at school. I enjoy the various
subjects. My favourite
subject is
Design. I want to study Art or Graphic Design and my studies here are
very much help for me. This subject
is not available for study in my Japanese high school.
Philipp Liske—Germany—17 years
The teachers here are so cool—they
like the students. All is so easy, and
there are more interesting subjects. I
find the New Zealand people really
really nice. I just enjoy the time here.
I like Physical Education and Drama.
I cannot study Drama in Germany.
Here my English becomes much better—I can really improve my drama
skills. I might try to finish high school
in New Zealand and get the qualification for university entry both in New
Zealand and Germany.
Yechan Kim—South Korea—16 years
The teachers here really help
international students. I have heaps of
friends—and there is no uniform! It is
very peaceful in New Zealand. My
favourite subjects are Music and Science. I would like to be an
Aeroplane Engineer and be a
Musician
as a hobby. Studying at Western
Springs College is especially helpful
for my music and help me learn how I
can be a successful person.
Yanyang GUO (Fred)—China—18 years
New Zealand people are friendly, helpful
and very caring. My English “Teachers”
are everywhere, from Homestay parents to
kiwis I meet in the public. I really like
ESOL, Mathematics and Chemistry. I am
confident to enter a university in New Zealand. Being an International Student Leader, I am ready to help teachers and students. Western Springs College is such a
top school which helps develop myself to
be a full person.
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Mariana Oliveira—Brazil—16 years
Staff at Western Springs College are
amazing! They always help me. I like
the classes here. New Zealand is so
clean, safe and beautiful. There is no
violence, so I can take the bus and go
out by myself during the weekend.
My favourite subject is Physical Education—I love sports and I like the
teacher. I want to study Physical Education at University, and at Western
Springs College I can develop skills
in Phisical Education or sports, but
they are not available in Brazil.
Timo Lackmann—Germany—16 years
The teachers and pupils are like
friends, which I really enjoy. The
breaks are longer, so you can play
sport or talk with friends. Lunch
time usually has sports games. Living in New Zealand feels like a holiday—the beaches are great! I like
Media and Hard Material Technology. I plan to study Engineering at
University. Western Springs College
is a great experience for meeting
Hanna Maixner—Austria—16 years
I like the school daily schedule and
the various subjects. I like being in
New Zealand—I enjoy the warmer
climate, the plants, the people and
the language. My
favourite subjects are Biology and Graphics. I
have too many plans for the future—
I don’t know yet what I will choose,
but I know that this study experience
at Western Springs made my life rich
and colourful.
Luisa Weisser—Germany—16 years
You can be more relaxed with teachers here. The breaks are better and
the canteen food is great. New Zealand people are very friendly and
helpful, especially if they know you
are not from here. They are ready to
help you. I like classes of Dance and
Food Technology (which are not
available in Germany). Here I can
really improve my English and I’ve
decided also to study French as a sub-
Ana Eliza Costa—Brazil—16 years
At Western Springs College there is
no uniform—in Brazil this is very
strict. There are lots of food at the
canteen. In New Zealand it is safe to
use buses, so I feel more
independent. I love the scenery and
activities, especially the beach. I enjoy French, English and Physical
Education. In the future I may work
with exchange students. Staff at International Students Office are wonderful. They are so nice to support us
nearly for everything. At Western
Springs I learn a lot and get to know myself better.
Hannes Bothfeld—Germany—17 years
The relationship between teachers and
students is very warm and relaxed. It
is such an encouraging learning place.
People are open-minded and it’s easy
to make friends. New Zealanders are
very nice, really friendly and quick to
talk to you. I enjoy Drama and Media
Studies (which are not available in
Germany). In the future I plan to go to
Drama School. Western Springs College is a top school in New Zealand,
and they also has extraordinary
Gabriel Soares—16 years—Brazil
This is a top school. The location is
easy and the teachers are good and
kind. New Zealand is beautiful and
very secure. I have a good homestay.
I really like Biology. In the future I
want to study Agriculture because my
family has a farm. I enjoy my study. I
also travel a lot to enjoy the beautiful
sceneries. International Office supports me to enjoy learning at school
and travelling during holidays.
Camila Nogueira—Brazil—16 years
Here I can choose subjects that interest me: I learned professional dancing; I was trained to be a confident
drama performer. I made dress at Soft
Material Technology class. We meet
different people in each class. I feel
so secure in New Zealand. I feel be
more independent. I plan to study
Medicine but since studying different
subjects here, maybe I will change
my mind. Being a student leader give
me pride and confidence. I developed
my leadership and skills.
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people, making new friends and develop
yourself to be a really a full person.
ject. Western Springs College makes you
enjoy yourself.
strength in teaching Drama and Media.
Yukiko Hirate—Japan—16- years
While I am at Western Springs College I have the freedom to choose
subjects I would not be able to study
in Japan. I have had tthe opportunity
to study economics and accounting,
which are now my favourite subjects. Next year I will complete my
schooling here and then I plan to
study business at a university. In New
Zealand people are so kind. The
country is beautiful. Some say it is
not so urban, but I like nature.
Asako Shimizu—Japan—18- years
The highlight of my time at Western
Springs College was performing in
the International Student’s Rock
Band. One of my roles was to help
organise the band. It was fun and just
so awesome. Of course Music is my
favourite subject. I get to play it, create it and arrange it. I get lots of specialized assistance from my music
teachers. I enjoy communicating with
Kiwi people. I find I am able to relax
more in this country. Music is my
passion but it’s hard to make a living
with it, so I will study English or Education.
Moe Ohori—Japan—16- years
Students and staff at Western Springs
College are friendly and helpful. I
love that there is no school uniform.
There are heaps of activities organised for International students
(assemblies, sports). In Japan I was
interested in Philosophy but could not
study it. I am so happy it is one of my
subject I am studying. Art is a subject
I enjoy doing. What I like about New
Zealand is that it is a multi-cultural
country and I can
learn about
different cultures. The beaches are
fabulous. I plan to go to university.
Charlene Rudolph (Charly)—Germany—14- years.
The best things about Western
Springs College are the sporting and
drama opportunities. I am in the Lacrosse and Hockey teams. Each
morning I get to relax in my form
class before starting classes. This
year I can study drama as one of my
school subjects. In Soft Material
Technology I have learnt to sew and
create my own clothes, t-shirts, blanket and bags. I particularly like Maori culture and have learnt the haka
and poi.
Alexey Lavrov—Russia—17- years
I love New Zealand green and clean
environment. Western Springs College is different from other schools.
Here we don’t wear uniforms. Teachers are very nice. Although they didn’t force you to work hard, they always encourage students to do well. I
like Environmental Science and Music very much.
Rujikorn Sinlapaorankul—Thailand—16- years
New Zealand is a beautiful green
country with nice friendly people. I
feel at home at homestay. There are
international student friends from so
many nationalities. I love PE and Art
Design. The school is not too big, and
I have lots of friends. International
Students Office organizes many activities. They always try to help me. It is
such a good country and good school
where I can learn a lot.
Christoph Pock—Austria—15- years
The teachers here really help
international students. I have heaps of
friends—and there is no uniform! It is
very peaceful in New Zealand.
My
favourite subjects are Music and Science. I would like to be an
Aeroplane Engineer and be a
Musician
as a hobby. Studying at Western
Springs College is especially helpful
for my music and help me learn how I
can be a successful person.
Olga Shipilova—Russia—17-years
New Zealand has beautiful beaches everywhere. Summer seems to be here with us
the whole year. I love all the teachers at
Western Springs College. They are friendly and always helpful. I like Health class
and can learn about teenage issues and
solutions. There are a lot of sports to do. I
might take a nursing course after finishing
with Western Springs College.
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Yi Nan—China—17- years
At Western Springs College the
teachers are very helpful. In my
maths and ESOL classes they are humorous and caring. They ask the international students if they are ok—
this is nice. New Zealand is beautiful—a lovely picture of green. My
homestay family cares about me and
treat me like a family member. I get
help with my studies and the food is
delicious. My future plans involve me
studying Food Science at university.
Therefore my goal is to get the best results possible—this includes as many merits as possible.
Tracey Chao XU —China -18- years
The teachers at Western Springs College can be strict but they are very
friendly and helpful. My favourite
subject is Media. It’s cool and interesting. I watched the school production and it was fantastic. A big plus
for me is not having to wear a school
uniform. I want to complete my
schooling with good results and then
go to university and study media and
commerce.
My homestay family
treats me well and makes me feel
comfortable. New Zealand has a relaxing atmosphere. People
are very friendly.
Bharat Behal—India—16- years
My teachers at Western Springs are
very supportive and always encourage
me to do my best. There is good interaction between teachers and students.
I like doing photography. I am
pleased that at Western Springs, I do
not need to wear a school uniform.
My aim this year is to get good marks
so that I can go to university next
year. People in New Zealand are very
friendly.
Pins Sen Lee (Sam)—Taiwan—17- years
Anouk Stucky—Switzerland—16- years
Teachers at Western Springs College
are supportive of your ideas. Lessons
are interesting and they care about
what you are doing. There is a creative feeling in the school. Pupils dress
in their own style—it is colourful and
rich. There is a good vibe around the
school. I like Soft Material Technology
because I get to work on my
own and create stuff I can use afterwards. Philosophy class teaches me
to be a thinker. My dream job is to
travel the world , working as a volunteer for charitable organisations.
Jenny Lackner—Germany—16- years
I have been able to experience different subjects here than at school in
Germany. Food Technology and Art
Design are special for me. Cooking is
fun but we also learn about food issues. It is so interesting to use a computer in Art. Teachers explain new
concepts well. If necessary they will
take time during the breaks to help
with students’ enquiries. The culture
in New Zealand is so different from
Germany. I am still finding out new
interesting things.
Kon Ping Leung—Hong Kong—16- years
Having supportive teachers who explain in detail the concepts, is very
helpful. Students at here are very kind.
Chemistry here is more interesting as I
get to do the experiments myself. I
have more free time with my friends
here. At my homestay, I have the privacy and quietness to allow me to
study. Next year I would like to return
to Western Springs College. When I
leave school I would like to do a
Health Science degree and hopefully
study at a university in New Zealand.
Doyun Kim– Korea– 13 years
The education system at Western Springs
College is pretty good. You get to choose
your own subjects. The pressure put on
you by teachers to study well is just right.
I am thinking about doing a physiotherapy or political science degree in New
Zealand after I finish with Western
Springs. What I like about New Zealand
is the environment. There are more trees
and fewer buildings.
The first half year was difficult in the
new country and school. I was usually
nervous . But teachers are very friendly and helping me with any problem
that I had. I am working hard now to
achieve my goals .
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT
WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE
Our school is next to the Zoo and lakeside park,
close to town, 6 km to Auckland CBD.
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International students at
Western Springs College
International students at Western Springs College enjoy the multi-culture. They
are welcomed and respected by the mainstream student community. International
Students are supported to set up goals, plan in learning and personal development.
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International students at Western Springs College
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International Students at
Western Springs College
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WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE
Mission Statement:
All students, inspired by a love of learning, are challenged to discover and develop their
unique personal strengths so that they are well equipped to contribute to the building of a
just society.
Western Springs College is situated within a popular area nearby a lakeside park and
Auckland Zoo, 6 kilometres from CBD. It is a top-ranked state high school.

One of nine exemplary schools in NZ selected by Education Review Office for its best
practice in supporting the educational development of senior students.

First placed state high school in the Auckland region for University Entrance in 2009,
2010 and 2011 with Students’ outstanding NCEA achievement.

Reputation and strength in providing both traditional and modern curriculum such as
Media, Drama, Dance, Music, Art Design, Graphic Design and Food Technology, etc.

The Principal, Mr Ken Havill, one of Principals in New Zealand, awarded the prestigious
Woolf Fisher Fellowship for his “excellence in education”.

High level of Pastoral care for international students.
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Best location: 6km to Auckland CBD.
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Students are not required to wear school uniform.

Co-educational
International Department: Introduction
The International Department deals with international students’ applications and enrolments.
The department has two full time staff members: Joanne Qiao (Director of International Students) and Celia Fowler (Assistant to the Director). A lot of other staff members are supporting
international students at school.
The International Student Office is the “help-centre” for international students. Staff monitor
and coordinate all guidance and pastoral care services for international students through the
school system, involving homestay parents and school staff from the Principal, Deputy Principals, Counsellors, Academic Directors, Deans, Heads of Department, to subject teachers and
other staff. Deans and Deputy Principals are responsible for guidance. All international students
join the mainstream classes but have access to extra support from the International Student
office.
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Directions on Enrolment Procedures
1.
The prospective student fills out Western Springs College’s form of Application for Tuition,
and the student’s parents sign the application forms (Page 31).
2. The student/agent/ parent sends the signed application forms to Western Springs College. (Email
to: [email protected]).
3. Western Springs College confirms whether it will offer a place to the student applicant, and
sends the Conditional Offer and invoice to the student/ agent/parents if the applicant can be offered
a place.
4. The student/parent pays the invoiced fees to Western Springs College.
5. Western Springs College provides the receipt and unconditional offer to the student applicant.
6. The student applies for a student visa. If the student doesn’t have enough time to apply for a visa
before coming to New Zealand, and if the New Zealand immigration authority allows the student to
come New Zealand as a visitor, the student can apply for a student visa in New Zealand.
7. The student/agent/parent sends the scanned copy of the student passport and visa to Western
Springs College.
8. The student/agent/parent sends the student’s flight details to Western Springs College.
9. Western Springs College sends the homestay family’s details to the student/agent/parent.
10. Western Springs College coordinates the airport pick-up of the new student.
11. Western Springs College organizes an orientation programme for the student, helps him/her settle at school and at the homestay, supports the student in all-round personal development, and helps
achieve his/her goals in New Zealand.
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INFORMATION & POLICIES
FOR INTENDING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Part I. FEE INFORMATION
Please refer to the Refund Policy and Fee Explanation (Appendix 2 & 4 of Application for
Tuition) for detailed information about refundable and non-refundable fees.
Tuition Fee
1 Year
$NZ 14,500.00
One Term
$NZ 3,750.00
(Term 1, or Term 2, but not Term 3 or Term 4)
Two Terms
$NZ 7,500.00
Three Terms
$NZ 11,050.00
Homestay Placement Fee
Administration Fee
Homestay Accommodation
(Normally calculated over 48 weeks)
NCEA Exam Fees (Years 11, 12, &13)
$NZ 300.00
$NZ 500.00
$NZ 240.00 per week
$NZ 400.00
Course Fee:
$NZ 300.00
The major part of the Course Fee will be used to cover costs incurred by departments of all subjects
that students are taking. Detailed reference is available in the Application pack. See Appendix 4.
Contingency Fee (refundable)
$NZ 500.00
The contingency fee will be used on student’s request for urgent help. It is also used for school trips
and camping, or extra transportation costs, for example, to or from the airport, to the doctor, and to or
from tours/ trips/camps. The unused contingency fee is refundable to the student when he/she finishes
the enrolled programme at Western Springs College.
Guardianship Fee (Optional)
( Parents or agent organization should consult with Western Springs College about this.)
One student (1 to 4 terms)
$NZ 3000.00
1 term
$NZ 1000.00
It is compulsory for a student to have a local guardian in Auckland. The guardian has set responsibilities that should be acknowledged by the school and agreed to by the student’s parent and the guardian. Western Springs College offers a guardian service.
Uniform fee
$NZ 0.00
The college does not have a uniform and students are allowed to wear their own choice of clothes
within guidelines laid down in the Dress Code. The PE uniform will be purchased by the International
Students Department for students taking PE (under the condition that students return the uniform to
the International Students Office when they finish at Western Springs College) .
Medical and Travel Insurance*
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying
in New Zealand. We recommend that Western Springs College arrange a New Zealand insurance
service. The following options are available:
(Notes: Changes may be made by the insurance companies.)
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Southern Cross: Student Max (travel, medical and personal items)
Visit www.internationalstudent.co.nz 12 or 15 months premium NZ$456 or NZ$556.00
6 months
About NZ $230
Uni-Care Travel and Medical(travel,medical and personal items)
Visit www.uni-care.org
12 or 15 months premium NZ$528.98 NZ$663.81
6 months
About $NZ290.92
(If you select to arrange your own health and travel insurance, please send us copies of the
insurance policy including the type of insurance cover and evidence that the premium has
been paid.)
*Notes: ELIGIBILITY FOR HEALTH SERVICES
“Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New
Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of
that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded health services are available through
the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at http://www.moh.govt.nz”
*Notes: ACCIDENT INSURANCE
“The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand
citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other
medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at
http://www.acc.co.nz”
Part II. Course & Year Level to enrol
Details of the Courses offered at Western Springs College may be found on school website
(http://www.westernsprings.school.nz). Please find Courses of Study, then download Western
Springs College Course Book 2013. There might be issues that you are not able to study a
particular subject. The reason may be that you start with Western Springs College during the
course of the school year, and there is might be no space in the classroom or there is
pre-requisition for the subject.
Part III. Code of Practice
We wish to draw your attention to the existence of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care
of International Students.
Western Springs College has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Ministry of Education. Copies of the Code
are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education
website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz.
Part IV. Fee Protection
As the signatory to the Code of Practice, we have set out International Student Fee Protection
Policy. Student tuition fees are regarded as a liability until they have been used. They are banked
into a separately coded account and are downloaded one term in arrears. Western Springs College
preserves international student tuition and homestay fees paid in advance so that they can be
accessed in the event of the College’s closing, or in the event that the College becomes unable
to offer or to continue a course of programme to international students.
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Part V. Immigration
All international students must meet New Zealand Immigration requirements for enrolling at Western Springs College. Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in
New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand
Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at http://www.immigration.govt.nz
Part VI. Accommodation Policy
All international students enrolled at Western Springs College are required to live in English speaking homestay accommodation, which is arranged and supervised by the college. This is seen as an
appropriate environment for students to learn not only the English language but also New Zealand
customs and culture. If a student wishes to live in accommodation that has not been arranged by the
college such as living with a “nominated care-giver”, a special application must be lodged. The
College will make the final decision about the student’s homestay placement according to their assessment of the family nominated by the student’s parents.
Part VII. Orientation Information
Western Springs College provides all new students with a comprehensive orientation programme. A
handbook will be given to each new student. The orientation and the handbook show students how
to use the facilities and services in the college and gives them a useful area of reference for starting
their life as a student in New Zealand. Western Springs College will organize various on-going
orientation programmes for international students.
Part VIII. Conditions of Acceptance
The following conditions must be met for a student to be accepted for enrolment:
1. Payment of fees, or fees deposit received.
2. Applicants should not have more than 4 weeks out of school before enrolment with Western
Springs College; reasonable exceptions to this rule should be explained in writing.
3. Applicants should be studying at the same or a lower level before enrolment with Western
Springs College.
4. Applicants whose academic grades are at or above B grade average will be considered
favourably for enrolment.
5. Satisfactory character reference (including behavioural record from present school).
Part IX. Contact information for Enrolment
The following are contact details for agents (and students) who wish to enrol by filling out the
‘Application for Tuition’ form from http://www.westernsprings.school.nz/ international students
and emailing/posting/faxing it with accompanying documentation.
Ms Joanne Qiao, Director of International Students,
Western Springs College, Motions Road, Auckland 1022, NEW ZEALAND
Phone: (00 64 9) 8156743 Fax: 00 64 9 8156740
Email: [email protected]
Emergency mobile contact: 006421806651 (from overseas), 021806651(from New Zealand)
For further information, please visit Western Springs College website at:
http://www.westernsprings.school.nz
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WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE
CODES AND GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS
Dress and Appearance Code:
Western Springs College has no formal uniform. The development of sensible attitudes towards matters of dress and appearance is seen as part of the education process. Dress should be neat and appropriate for all school-related occasions. It is not acceptable for students to wear clothing that is ripped
or that has offensive messages. In questions of acceptability of dress, the College’s decision will be
final.
Code of Conduct:
All Western Springs College students are expected to
Respect the rights of staff and students by:

being non violent
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not putting others down
Behave appropriately by:

following reasonable instructions
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allowing others to learn without distraction
Care about how others see us by:
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wearing appropriate clothing
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keeping our environment clean
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keeping free of cigarettes, drugs and alcohol
Support school activities by:
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participation in cultural, sporting and other activities
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encouraging those who represent our school
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recognising the success of others
Be organised by:
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attending all classes
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being punctual
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having the correct gear for all lessons
Have a positive attitude by:
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trying hard in class
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doing homework regularly`
Show concern for others by:
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respecting each others cultural and gender identity
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accepting our individual differences and beliefs
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respecting each other’s property.
Homework:
Homework is a critically important part of learning because it enables students to strengthen their
understanding of class work; it is essential to meet assessment requirements and achieve high academic standards; it helps to develop life-long, independent work habits and skills in time management, research and study; Homework is a partnership between the college and home;. Homework
works best when parents and caregivers support students by ensuring that a time and place is available for homework, and that homework is done regularly. Parents and caregivers are urged to check
that students are using their school diary for recording homework.
Guidelines for Homework
Year 9 – 10: 1 hour per day (about 5 hours per week); core subjects set an average of 20 minutes
per lesson.
Year 11 – 12: 2 hours per day (about 10 hours per week); an average of 25-30 minutes per lesson.
Year 13:
2.5 – 3 hours per day (about 12-15hours per week).
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MAINTAINING COURSE REQUIREMENTS: PROCEDURES
It is an essential condition of the student’s enrolment that he/she meet course requirements and
respect the Tuition Agreement. This includes completing homework, and finishing on time all
assignments and class work that is required for internal assessment.
Attendance at all lessons is an important part of meeting course requirements. It is obvious that
whenever students miss time at school, they are not doing class work and keeping up with assessments being done in class time.
If students do not meet the class requirements there will be a range of consequences. The
subject teacher will advise the Head of Department or the Director of International Students and
the Learning Support Teacher. Our first intention will be to identify the student’s problems and
then offer support and advice in overcoming those problems. If the problem is serious, the agent
or designated caregiver or students’ parents will be contacted immediately.
Among the options that would be looked at by the college are giving the student additional
English teaching, changing the timetable to make it more appropriate to the student’s level of
ability and arranging some in-class assistance with the support teacher.
If the student’s attendance poses a problem he/she may be asked to start a daily report to Deputy
Principal. The college will also contact the host family to find out why the student is late or
absent. The parents/guardians will be advised of this behaviour and be informed of steps taken
by the college to support the student.
After the college has offered support to the student and help in catching up with his/her class
work and assessments, and the student is still not meeting course requirements or is staying
away from school, he/she will face serious consequences. The parents will be advised by the
school of the situation and a report will be sent to them. The Principal will become involved in
the decisions that could affect the student’s place at the college. The student could be asked to
leave the college and the NZ Immigration Service will be advised that he/she cannot meet
course requirements, the student visa will be cancelled and he/she will have to return to your
home country.
If students wish to travel during the school holidays, they are required to go on a guided tour
only, and they cannot travel on their own. The student must ask for permission from both the
International Office and the natural parents before the trip is booked. The student must fill out
the Travel Request/Permission Form from the International Office, and also provide the
itinerary. Parents must sign the “Waiver of Liability” form after giving their permission.
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WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HOMESTAY RULES
1. It is the student’s responsibility to get to school on time, and to be alert enough to learn when
to get up and when to get to school.
2. If the student has problems with health, well-being or safety before or after school time, he or
she should let the host parents know immediately, so that they can take actions to help the
student or inform the school or guardian as appropriate.
3. Western Springs College requires that students go home normally after school, or before
dinner time, from Sunday to Thursday. The latest time to get home on Friday and Saturday
should be around 10.30pm. A homestay student may not sleep over at a flat where there is no
parent’s supervision. If he or she has to sleep overnight elsewhere, it must be with a family.
When a student plans to come home late or to sleep over with another family, he or she should
provide detailed contact information for the person or family, including their name, physical address, landline and cell phone.
4. If the student wishes to invite a friend to their homestay place, he or she should ask for
permission from the host parents. The student should make sure that he or she does not do this
often, as it involves extra cost and responsibility for the host parents. Friends of the opposite sex
should not go into the student’s bedroom and keep the door shut. Nor should they visit when the
host parents are not home.
5. The student should keep his/her bedroom tidy. If the host parents offer to do the washing, the
student should make sure he or she leaves dirty washing where it can be found, and not all over
his or her bedroom floor.
6. The student should normally take one shower a day. The shower time should be between 5
and 10 minutes. The student should leave the bathroom in the condition that he or she found it.
7. The student should help do some basic chores such as washing and drying the dishes, taking
out garbage, washing his/her own clothes, or setting the table for dinner, etc.
8. The host parents are responsible for the student’s food and accommodation. It is the student’s
responsibility to bear the cost of internet, travel, movie tickets, parks, and so on.
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Western Springs College 2012 School Term Dates
Term
1
Term
Break/
School
holiday
2
Start date
Returning students start school on Wednesday 30 January 2013. New
International students start school on Thursday 31 January 20123 for
orientation. Formal classroom learning starts from 4 February
Monday.
19 April
Monday 21 April
*Note: This is 2-week break while international
students can arrange a guided tour in New Zealand with
parents’ permission.
4 May
6 May Monday: All new students start at 9am for orientation.
Returning students start normal class from 8.45am. New students sit
English assessment and organize timetables.
Monday 15 July
Term
Break/ *Note: This is 2-week break while international
School Students can plan a guided tour in New Zealand with parents’
holiday mission.
3
End date
12 July
26 July
per-
Monday 29July: Returning students start at school.
Friday 26 July: New international students start for
orientation.
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September
Term Monday 1 October
Break/
Note: This is 2-week break while international
School hol- students can arrange a guided tour in New Zealand with
iday
parents’ permission.
4
Monday 14 October
Western Springs College doesn’t enrol new international
students for Term 4.
2013 NCEA Examinations (for Year 11-Year 13 students who have
enrolled for 1 year since January-April).
Start date: 11 November 2013
End date: 3 December 2013
Friday 12
October
Around
18 December
for Junior (Year
9-10) students.
Around
30 November
for Senior (Year
11-13) students
depending on
their last exam
date.
General NZ school calendar information can be googled from internet.
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2014 NZ Secondary Schools Calendar
Start date
End date
Thursday 17 April
(100-114 half-days)
Term 2
Between
Monday 27 January (at the earliest); and
Friday 7 February (at the latest)
Monday 5 May
Term 3
Monday 21 July
Term 4
Monday 13 October
Term 1
Friday 4 July
(88 half-days)
Friday 26 September
(100 half-days)
Tuesday 16 December
(94 half-days)*
* Or to a day in December which ensures that the school has been open for instruction for 380 half-days in 2014.
2014 New Zealand Public Holidays
Holiday
Date Observed
New Years Day
Wednesday 1 January
Day after New Years
Thursday 2 January
Day
Anniversary Day AuckMonday 27 January
land / Northland
Waitangi Day
Thursday 6 February
Good Friday
Friday 18 April
Easter Monday
Monday 21 April
ANZAC Day
Friday 25 April
Queen's Birthday
Monday 2 June
Labour Day
Monday 27 October
Christmas Day
Thursday 25 December
Boxing Day
Friday 26 December
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DAILY BELL TIMES
(*Please note that Tuesdays have different schedule. This schedule might be changed.)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
First Bell for Form class
8.40am
Form Class or House Assembly: Students 8.45 – 9.00am
The “House” is named under Maori words:
are required to take the Form Class, where
the Form Teacher will check students’ at- Kapura House, Whenua House, Moana House ,
tendance for the day, and inform students of Atea House and Oranga house.
activities and sports, or special programmes The House Dean will organizes a “House Asof the day or the week. Every Form class sembly” every other week during the From
will have about 25 students from Year 9 to Class time, where about 10 Form Classes under
Year 13.
the house meet at the school hall. Kapura
House assembly is on Monday, Whenua on
Wednesday, Moana on Thursday, and Atea on
Friday.
Period 1
9.00 – 10.00am
Period 2
10.00 – 11.00am
Interval/Break
11.00 – 11.25am
Period 3
11.30am – 12.30pm
Period 4
12.30 – 1.30pm
Lunch
1.30 – 2.10pm
Period 5
2.15 – 3.15pm
Tuesday
Period 1
9.00 – 10.00
Period 2
10.00 – 11.00
Interval
11.00 – 11.25
Extended Form Class
11.30 – 11.55
Every Tuesday during the time Students
should go to their Form Classroom for the
extended Form Class.
Period 3
12.00-13.00
Lunch
13.00– 13.40
Period 4
13.45 – 14.45 (School finish at 14.45)
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STUDENT SUPPORT: WHERE TO GO FOR HELP
GUIDANCE CHART
Student Problem/Complaint
House Deans:
For Year 11 students,
for guidance about
choice or change of
subjects and attendance issues
Director of
International Students:
Hear about problems and
complaints, and coordinate
guidance and care service.
Year 12 and Year 13
Academic Director
Choices of courses,
attendance issues,
advice on academic progress and university entrance
Homestay
Parents
Guardian /
Agent
Nurse and Counsellors :
All staff can refer students to
Nurse and counsellors for worries
and concerns. Students themselves
can make appointment with
Counsellors for help.
IF IT IS
STILL NOT
RSOLVED
IF IT IS
STILL NOT
RSOLVED
Principal /Deputy Principals
IF IT IS STILL NOT
RESOLVED
Board of Trustees
FINALLY IF IT IS
STILL NOT
RSOLVED
International Education Appeal Authority Tribunals Unit
Private Bag 32001, Panama Street, Wellington 6146 Phone: (04) 462 6660
Fax: (04) 462 6686
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Explanation:
WHAT TO DO IF STUDENTS HAVE A PROBLEM OR COMPLAINT
At Western Springs College, there are a number of ways in which students are supported to ensure
that they make the most of their time at school for living and learning. In particular are: Form
Teachers, Deans, Heads of the Departments, Director of International Students and staff at
International Office, Counsellors for personal support or Health Service and Careers Guidance, and
Senior Managers: Principal and Deputy Principals.
If students have problems with subjects or with teachers they should meet or make an
appointment to see the Director of International Students, who will hear about the problem, deal
with it, and work with House Deans, Heads of Departments or Senior Managers for the best
team solution.
If students are having problems wit school friends or personal life, they can make an
appointment to see one of the Counsellors at Western Springs College. Whatever they tell the
counsellors is private information and will not be shared with other people.
If students like to learn or play music/instrument, please go the Music Department and talk to
the Head of Music.
If students like to play sports, they can talk to Sports Manager.
If students are having problems with homestay, they should see either the Director of
International Students or other staff at International Office IMMEDIATELY. You can make an
appointment with either of the staff in the International Office at any time.
If students feel the problems have not been resolved satisfactorily after taking the appropriate
steps listed above, the students or parents can write to the Director of International Students and
the Principal of the school, who can also refer the student’s case to the Board of Trustees if
necessary.
International Education Appeal Authority Tribunals Unit can be contacted if the Principal
doesn’t take fair and equitable internal grievance procedures to deal with students’ complains or
problems.
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STAFFING STRUCTURE AND DEPARTMENTS AT WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE
A BLOCK
C Block: Science labs and classrooms
Principal (Mr Ken Havill)
Deputy Principal (Ivan Davis)
Deputy Principal (Shaun Hawthorne)
Deputy Principal (Ruth Roberts)
Deputy Principal (Thea Kilian)
Assistant Principal / Tumuaki (Chris Selwyn)
Reception
Principal’s Assistant
Admin Assistant
Day-time Property Manager
Finance Officer
Yr 13 Academic Director
Yr 12 Academic Director
Dean 1
Dean 2
Dean 3
Dean 4
Dean 5
IT Manager
Music Department
D BLOCK
H BLOCK (Waiora)
Student Service Reception
Guidance Counsellor 1
Guidance Counsellor 2
Guidance Counsellor 3
Nurse
Career Counsellor 1
Career Counsellor 2
Gateway Counsellor
PH BLOCK
Special Needs Education
Physical Education Department
Commerce
B BLOCK
Computer Suite
History Department
Classic Department
International Student Department
Languages Department
English Department
Media Department
Science Department
Science Labs
E BLOCK
Art Department
F BLOCK
Technology Department
Health Education Department
S BLOCK
Social Studies Department
LIBRARY
Sports Centre
TAPAC (The Auckland Performing Arts
Centre)
Learning Centre
Mathematics Department
Performing Arts Department
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COURSE INFORMATION
PROPOSED SUBJECTS PROVIDED
Western Springs College plans to provide the following subjects in 2013 as follows. Some courses
may not run due to small numbers of students choosing them.
Accounting, Art: Art Painting, Art Design, & Art History, Classical Studies, Dance, Drama, Economics, English, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Geography, Health, History,
Languages: French, Japanese, & Chinese, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Performing Arts
Technology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Science: Biology, Chemistry, & Physics, Technology: Graphics, Technology of Hard Materials, Technology of Soft Materials, and Technology of
Food.
CHOOSING SUBJECTS All Year 11 (NCEA Level 1) students study English, Mathematics,
Science and other three subjects. All Year 12 (NCEA Level 2) students study English and choose 5
other subjects. All Year 13 (NCEA Level 3) students have 1 study period and choose 5 other subjects which are those studied at Year 12.
In year 11, you should take a broad range of courses that lead on to more specialised subjects. In
years 12 and 13, you should start thinking about what areas you need to focus on for your future
study or career. If you have a particular career in mind, check out what standards you will need.
SPORTS OFFERED AT WESTRN SPRINGS COLLEGE
Summer: tennis, volleyball, cricket, touch, water polo, under water hockey, athletics, swimming,
dragon boating, softball, triathlon, kilikiti;
Winter: basketball, soccer, hockey, rugby, rugby league, netball, lacrosse, table tennis. Additionally, the Sports director is able to cater for a wide range of individual sporting pursuits through the
Auckland regional College Sport programme.
*Note: Sports offered may vary due to the mainstream students’ interests and requests.
Interpretation Information: National Certificate of Educational Achievement
(NCEA)
Course overview:
 Every senior (Year 11-year 13, Level 1-3) course consists of a number of standards.
 Each standard assesses skills and knowledge taught as part of the course.
 Each standard is worth a number of credits, usually between 2 and 6 credits.
 Each course will offer standards adding up to around 20 credits for the entire year’s work.
All credits earned will contribute to a National Certificate in Educational Achievement.
Types of Standards:
Achievement Standards: These may be assessed internally, by the classroom teacher, or externally, through an end of year independent examination. The mode of assessment is predetermined by
the New Zealand Qualification Authority.
Depending on the level of work produced students may be awarded one of following four
possible grades: E – Excellence M – Merit A – Achieved NA – Not Achieved
Unit Standards: These are all internally assessed. Depending on the level of work produced students may be awarded either an Achieved grade, or a Not Achieved grade.
National Qualifications:
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 1:
8 credits in L1 Mathematics or higher
8 credits in L1 English or higher
80 credits at L1 or higher
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National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 2:
60 credits at L2 or higher
20 credits at L1 or higher
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3:
60 credits at L3 or higher
20 credits at L2 or higher
University Entrance:
To qualify for entrance to a New Zealand university, the student needs 42 credits at Level 3
under conditions.
Details: 14 plus credits at Level 3 or higher in each of 2 subjects from the “approved subject
list”, 14 plus credits at Level 3 or higher taken from a maximum of 2 subjects from the
“approved subject list”.
Conditions: Besides 42 credits at level 3, the student is required to have achieved 14 plus Mathematics credits at Level 1 or higher, and 8 credits plus English credits at Level 2 or higher, in
which 4 credits must be from reading, and 4 credits must be from writing.
CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENT
If a student gains 50 credits at Excellence, their NCEA will be endorsed with Excellence. Likewise, if a
student gains 50 credits at Merit (or Merit and Excellence), their NCEA will be endorsed with Merit.
The Record of Achievement shows endorsement awards.
COURSE ENDORSEMENT
Course endorsement will provide recognition for students who perform exceptionally well in
individual courses. Students will be able to have their strengths in individual courses recognised with a
course endorsement at Merit or Excellence. The key objective of course endorsement is to motivate
students to achieve their potential in one or more courses.
Students will gain an endorsement for a course where they achieve:
1. at least 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence standard required to gain course endorsement at that
level
2. at least 3 credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed
standards
3. sufficient credits in a single school year
UNDERSTANDING OF NCEA– Questions and Answers
What is NCEA?
NCEA stands for National Certificate of Educational Achievement. NCEAs are the most common
qualifications you will be working towards in years 11 to 13.
What happens if I don’t achieve a standard?
For internally assessed standards, your school may allow you to be assessed again later in the year. For
some standards, your school may delay your assessment until the final term, taking into account most of
your year’s work. For externally assessed standards, there is only one opportunity to achieve the
standard each year – the exam or other external assessment at the end of the year.
How many credits do I need for NCEAs?
Each standard is worth a set number of credits. When you achieve a standard, these credits count
towards an NCEA. They may also contribute towards other national certificates, such as a National
Certificate in Mathematics.
What if I miss out on level 1 NCEA qualification?
You do not have to achieve a level 1 or level 2 qualification before you can study at the next level. Any
credits you earn will count towards your level 1 or level 2 qualification. At the same time you can begin
work towards the next level up. This means the credits you earn may contribute to more than one
qualification at the same time. You may study some courses, or standards, at a higher level than others.
Your school can help you decide what courses to study.
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Why should get an NCEA?
NCEAs and other national certificates are recognised by employers and used for selection by universities and polytechnics. NCEAs are also accepted by most employers and universities overseas.
Independent research has shown that if you do well in NCEAs, you are likely to do well in your
first year at university.
How do I get an NCEA?
NCEAs are gained by building up credits. Credits are awarded for each standard you achieve in the
course or programme you are studying.
Standards are skills or knowledge that you are expected to achieve or know in a subject. For
example, a Mathematics standard could be: Use decimals and percentages to solve problems.
Assessments measure how well you meet these standards. Assessments can be internal (like a test
or assignment) or external (like an end-of-year exam).
When you achieve a standard, you also achieve a number of credits for that standard. The Mathematics standard above is worth 2 credits.
When you achieve a certain number of credits, you gain an NCEA. There are three different levels
of NCEA you can get, depending on the difficulty of the standards you achieve.
How do I enter for an NCEA?
Your school will enter you for an NCEA and tell you when to finalise your entries and pay your
fees. NCEAs are organised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), who will give
you a unique National Student Number (NSN). You can use this to look up information NZQA
holds about you sent in by your school, including your entries, results and Record of Achievement.
See the NCEA website homepage (www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea) or phone 0800 697 296.
How do I achieve a standard?
When you study a programme or course, your work is measured against pre-set standards using assessments. If you pass the assessment, you achieve that standard.
As you study a new topic your teachers will explain to you what is going to be assessed. Your
teachers will tell you if you are on the right track or help you to improve your work.
Schools assess two types of standards – unit standards and achievement standards:
Unit standards are tested at school by teachers, usually as internal assessments.
Achievement standards can be tested internally at school by teachers, tested externally at the end
of the year in national exams, or tested using a combination of the two.
Levels of standards: Standards are organised into levels of increasing difficulty. The standards assessed in schools are usually at levels 1, 2 and 3. Most year 11 students start at level 1, and progress
to level 2 in year 12, and level 3 in year 13. NCEAs are awarded according to the level of the standards you achieve. For example, if you achieve a certain number of level 1 standards, you will gain
level 1 NCEA.
Multi-level study: Many schools will allow you to study a mix of standards at different levels, depending on your ability. For example, in year 12 you may study most subjects at level 2, but do a
new subject at level 1 and another advanced subject at level 3.
How will my work be assessed?
Assessments measure your performance against the standards in your programme or course. If you
pass the assessment, then you have achieved that standard and you gain credits to go towards your
qualification. Some standards are internally assessed by your teachers during the year. In this
case, NZQA checks that there is consistency across all schools. Most external assessments are by
exam at the end of the year, although for some subjects (e.g. Technology, Visual Arts) you will
need to submit a portfolio.
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DAILY SCHOOL LIFE
MORNING TEA, INTERVAL AND LUNCHTIME
New Zealand students stay outside for morning tea and lunch. It is the time for you to mix with others and relax with your classmates and friends. You are not allowed to eat at International Office
but can come to use the microwave oven to heat your food. It is recommended that you also make
use of these break time to seek help If you have worries, concerns or any questions.
STUDY PERIOD
Year 13 students will have study periods. If you wish to leave school during a study period, you
MUST sign out at the main school office.
If you want to study at school, you must stay in the Library.
FORM CLASSES & ASSEMBLIES
Form Class: Every student will be put in a Form Class where students meet before the subject
class starts in the morning. It is compulsory for every student to attend the Form Class, where the
Form Teacher check students’ attendance and inform of importance notice or activities at school,
and where students interact with each other.
School Assemblies and Extended Form Class: Every Tuesday there is either a school assembly
or an extended Form Class from 1.05-1.30pm. Students MUST attend these assemblies and ex
tended Form Classes.
House and House Assemblies: Every other week at 8.45am, the House Dean will organize a
House Assembly. Kapura House assembly is on Monday, Whenua on Wednesday, Moana on
Thursday, and Atea on Friday.
USE OF THE PHONE
You are welcome to come to the International Office at any time to make an urgent local or interna
tional call, but not just to chat with friends.
If you wish to make international calls, you need to have a phone card, which you can buy at Star
Mart or other convenience stores.
For your cellphone you can buy a SIM card from any Vodafone store. Most of the phones bought
overseas may work in New Zealand – the staff at Vodafone can check your phone for you. If it
doesn’t work in New Zealand, you will need to buy a cellphone in New Zealand if you want one,
and there are some quite inexpensive ones available at stores such as The Warehouse or JB Hi-Fi.
USE OF THE INTERNET
During orientation, you will be asked to sign an agreement that you will not misuse the internet.
You need to sign this if you wish to use the internet at school.
You will be given an “internet passport” from the Form teacher.
You may NOT use the internet for chat, ONLY for email and research. If you need to use it often
or for a long period, you will need to go to an internet café.
When situation requires that you have to use a computer or internet, International Office can al
ways arrange it for you. There are computers available at the ESOL classroom, the Career Centre,
and the Library.
Your host family shouldn’t be responsible for your internet use. If you are sharing the internet with
your host family, you need to share the cost with them. It is recommendable that you have your
own internet account.
USE OF STUDIOS OF Art Design, Graphic Design & Music Performance or Composition
Students are allowed to use the studios during lunch time or after school, but should inform the
subject teachers or the Head of the Department and leave before the classrooms are locked up.
Facilities and instruments are not allowed to take home.
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USE OF THE LIBRARY
Western Springs College has a well appointed and easy-to-use library which is open during school
hours and sometimes longer. Students need to show their ID card in order to take books out on loan.
The library offers students the following services:
Use of computers which are connected to the internet - for educational and research purposes.
A database that has information on titles, authors and content for all books and other publications
such as newspapers, magazines and document files held in the library.
An easy-to-read section for students who need books written in basic and simple English.
A magazine section for those interested in special areas like sport, fashion, current events, the entertainment industry, etc
A large reference library with books on all subjects taught in the school, plus a lot more. These
books must remain in the library and cannot be taken out of the library on loan.
A quiet sound-proofed study room for senior students with partitioned study bays for private
study.
A large number of chairs and tables where students are able to sit and read or do their subject
work.
Easy chairs or lounge chairs and cushions in the fiction bay where students can relax and read
books taken from the shelves.
A photocopier for students to make copies of pages from books and magazines for their work.
A Librarian who is present whenever the library is open, and a Teacher librarian who is present at
certain times during the day.
Student librarians who work behind the desk at interval and at lunch to advise students about using the library.
THE CANTEEN (where you can buy food)
Western Springs College encourages healthy eating habits amongst its students. At the Canteen, a selection of hot and cold food and drinks is available from breakfast time through to sports practice time
in the afternoon. There is a covered courtyard attached to the Food Centre with picnic tables for the use
of students.
Each day a hot dish is advertised in “The Daily Bulletin” and can include such things as Cannelloni,
Lasagne, Spanakopita, Savoury Crepes, Fried Rice, Sushi. In winter there is usually hot soup available.
Students can order food in advance for both breaks. If you order food, you do not have to wait in the
queue. Also, whenever it is possible, the staff will make sandwiches etc to your taste (eg without tomato or with extra mayonnaise). As much food as possible is made on the premises. Wherever possible
there is something available for vegetarians – usually the daily special is vegetarian, and there are options available in sandwiches, rolls, wraps and nachos. A current price list of food will be available at
the beginning of the year.
International students are also welcome to use the small kitchen in the International office to make noodles, soup or tea. But they are not allowed to eat inside of the International Office.
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CODE OF PRACTICE FOR
THE PASTORAL CARE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
What is the Code?
The Code is a document that provides a framework for service delivery by educational providers
and their agents to international students. The Code sets out the minimum standards of advice and
care that are expected of educational providers with respect to international students. The Code
applies to pastoral care and provision of information only, and not to academic standards.
SUMMARY OF THE CODE
The Code sets standards for the education providers to ensure that:
High professional standards are maintained
The recruitment of international students is undertaken in an ethical and responsible manner
Information supplied to international students is comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date
Students are provided with information prior to entering into any commitments
Contractual dealings with international students conducted in an ethical and responsible manner
International students are in safe accommodation
All providers have fair and equitable internal procedures for the resolution of international student
grievances.
Who does the Code apply to?
The Code applies to all educational providers in New Zealand with international students enrolled.
The Code is mandatory to these providers and must be signed by them.
How can you get a copy of the Code?
You can request a copy of the Code from your New Zealand education provider. The Code is also
available online from www.minedu.govt.nz.
How do you know if an education provider has signed the Code?
The New Zealand Ministry of Education maintains a register of all signatories to the Code. This is
available online from www.minedu.govt.nz. If the education provider that you are seeking to enroll with is not a signatory to the Code, you will not e granted a permit from the New Zealand Immigration Service and you will not e able to study at that institution.
What is the International Education Appeal Authority?
The IEAA is an independent body established to deal with complaints from international students
about pastoral care aspects of advice and services received form their education provider or the
provider’s agent. The IEAA enforces the standards in the Code of Practice.
IEAA at:
International Education Appeal Authority Tribunals Unit, Level 1, 86 Custom
House Quay, Private Bag 32001, Panama Street, Wellington, New Zealand, P
hone: +64-4-462-6660
Fax: +64-462-6686
Email: [email protected], Website: www. minedu.govt.nz
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Student reference: Frequently asked questions and answers
Do I have breakfast at home?
Yes. The normal foods for breakfast are: milk, cereal, toast
with jam or butter. However, each family is different so please
ask them what is available for breakfast.
Do you bring lunch to school from
home?
Yes. You have to learn to pack sandwiches. A typical school
lunch is a sandwich and fruit. If you want to take some food
left over from dinner as part of your lunch, you need to ask a
host parent. Host families prefer that you are open with them.
You don't have to feel embarrassed if they say "No".
Who prepares lunch?
Yourself. You need to ask what food is available for you to
take. For the first couple of days you should learn to ask whether you can take particular things. Sometimes host parents may
pack lunch for students.
When do you go to bed on average?
From 9:30 to 11pm. Please learn to say "Good night" to your
host before you go to bed, and "Good morning" when you see
the family members in the morning.
When do you go home every day?
Normally you go straight home after school, but sometimes it
can be any time before dinner time as long as the host family
know where you are. During the weekend, you can come home
by 9.00-10.30pm if agreeable. If you have to come home later,
you should try to let your host know the night before, in the
morning, or 2 hours before cooking time. You are expecting to
be back home usually after school, or before dinner time.
Do you usually have dinner with the
family?
Yes. If you choose not to take dinner with the family, you have
to bear the cost yourself and have to give your host notice in
advance (refer to No. 5).
Do you watch TV and chat with the
family after dinner?
Yes. You are welcome to join the family, watching TV and
chatting. Unless you are going to bed or stay in bed for a good
rest, please leave your door open.
What activities can you usually participate in with your homestay
family? Do you have pay for some
extra costs?
You are usually invited to join the family for shopping, walking, sports, or travelling. Please learn to ask and join the family. The homestay fee paid to the host family covers the cost for
food and accommodation, not for movies and travel, etc.
Do you wash your clothes, and hang
them out and collect them yourself?
Different houses have different rules. Please ask and try to help
out. You should respect the host's care and learn to help collect
the wash.
Do you tidy your bedroom and help
tidy the house?
Please keep your bedroom tidy. If you would like to help in the
house, please ask your host. Make sure you are putting the right
thing in the right place, especially in the kitchen. You need to
ask for permission if you are going to use the kitchen.
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How many showers are you allowed to have each day?
1 shower only except for a special occasion if an extra
shower is needed.
How long should it take you to
have a shower?
5 -10 minutes. A lot of houses are old houses with smaller
hot water tanks, so if you are taking a shower longer than
15 minutes there won't be enough water left for other
family members. Please check with your host if you have
concerns.
It depends on the rest of the family. It’s better not to wait
until everyone else wants to take a shower. After school,
before or after dinner might be good times. Ask your host
about it. Late night shower will be disturbing to others.
When do you usually take a shower?
Do you smoke? Inside or outside?
You are never allowed to smoke inside the house. You
should tell you host that you understand this and you must
smoke outside.
How long do you spend on the telephone chatting with family or
friends?
Local telephone calls in Auckland are free. You are not
allowed to dial toll call numbers from the host phone line.
(Toll calls include mobile calls and international calls).
You need to buy a phone card for calling mobiles and
making international calls. Due to the time difference,
you may need to phone overseas at night, so please try not
to talk loudly. You should ask for permission if you are
using the phone in case your host is expecting call.
Some families don't use the internet or don't have broadband. It is not compulsory for the host to provide internet
access, but if it is available, please ask for permission to
use it. If you are one of the major users of the internet,
you might be required to share the cost.
Many of our students have their own computers. It is possible to have a separate landline, but all the cost incurred
must be paid by the student.
When do you log on to the internet
and for how long?
Can you share the host family’s
computer? And can you have a
separate landline?
Are you allowed to drive?
How are students’ timetables allocated?
Can students change timetables?
Yes. You must have at least a restricted Driving License.
You are required to provide us with a copy of your license. Your parents/guardian should sign to agree that
you drive in NZ. However, the College reserves the final
right to decide.
Timetables are based on the information provided by the
students and agents in the application forms.
It will depend on the availability of the subjects and your
previous learning background.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
If there is an emergency in the school (such as a fire or an earthquake), the school bell will ring
continuously. The bell will keep ringing and it will not stop. If this happens, you must immediately follow the procedures listed below:
1. Leave your classroom in an orderly manner with the other students in your class.
2. Leave your bags and books in the classroom. DO NOT run. DO NOT open smoke doors, leave
them closed.
3. Move around the perimeter or the edge of the school grounds away from the school buildings.
Go to the tennis courts behind the gymnasium. This is the “Assembly Area”.
4. When you arrive at the Assembly Area, find your form room teacher and your form class. Stand
in line in front of your form teacher while the roll is called. Then you can sit down. (Note: if the
tennis courts are not a safe place to gather you will be directed to another safe place).
5. You must stay in the Assembly Area until you are told to move away by your teachers.
6. While you are waiting to be dismissed from the Assembly Area, the teachers will be carefully
checking the rolls and the school buildings to make sure all students were able to get out safely.
7. When the emergency is over you will be advised by a senior teacher, who will speak through a
loud hailer.
8. When you are dismissed from the Assembly Area you can walk in an orderly fashion back to
your classroom where you can get your bag and other belongings.
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Permission Request for Out-of-school Trip
Important: students who plan for an out-of-school trip themselves
must fill out this form for School's permission.
Office Use
Request for Permission, Re: Trips Out of School or Auckland
Date (today):______
Checklist
1
Student's Name _________________________
ber:___________________
Mobile Num-
2
Trip Details: Destination: ______________________________
2.1
Date: From______________ to ________________
2.2
How do you get there: TRAIN
2.3
Details of train or flight:
Departure time:_____________, Date: ________________, Train/ Flight Number:
______________
Return time:_____________, Date: ________________, Train/ Flight Number:
______________
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.4
BUS AIRPLANE OTHERS_______________
How many If you are going to travel during school days, how many days you are requesting to
take off
______ day(s)
2.5
How many of you who are travelling together on the same trip? ___________
2.6
Organisation Manager/coach/guide who are with you, name: ______________________
2.6.1
2.6.2
Organisation's Name: _________________
Phone number of organisation Manager/coach/guide who are with you,
______________________
2.7
Who is/ are with you, family members, friends, etc?
2.8
1st Person:
2.8.1
Name: ________________ Sex: Male or Female (please circle)
2.8.2
Mobile Number:
2.9
2.9.1
2.9.2
3
4
5
5.1
DOB/age_____
2nd person
Name: ________________ Sex: Male or Female (please circle)
Mobile Number: _________________
DOB/age_____
Have you got permission from parents? YES NO (Please provide signed Waiver Form)
Have your parents sent to school Waiver of Liability? Yes________ No_____________
OR
Have you got permission from your organisation? YES _____ NO_____
Please circle: Email / Fax from your organisation.
6
Have you informed the host parents with detailed travel plan ? Yes ___ No__
7
Have you got the itinerary? YES NO
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
8
8.1
You must provide the detailed itinerary to International Office. Yes ___ No____
(details of hotel, motel, address and phone numbers)
Name/address of the hotel/motel 1:
___________________________________________________
Name /Add of thehotel/motel 2:
_______________________________________________________
Phone#: 1 ___________________, 2_____________________,
3_____________________
Permission by Director of International Students. Yes ____ No _____
Permission confirmation Date by International Office:
______________________________
Notes:
Permission Signature:
By Joanne Qiao or Celia Fowler ____________________ Date: ______________
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Shopping Centres and Shopping Hours
Westfield shopping Centre Hours
Monday to Wednesday
9.00am to 6.00pm
Thursday and Friday
9.00am to 9.00pm
Saturday
9.00am to 6.00pm
Sunday
10.00am to 5.30pm
Public Holidays
10.00am to 6.00pm
Shopping Mall St Lukes
80 St Lukes Road, St Lukes, Auckland
PO Box 41001, St Lukes, Auckland 1346
Telephone (09) 978 6000
Westfield Shopping Mall Henderson
7 Catherine Street (off Edsel St & Great North Road)
Telephone: +64 9 978 6700
Lynn Mall Shopping Centre
3058 Great North Road New Lynn
Auckland
New Zealand
Shopping Hours:
Mon - Wed & Sat:
9am - 5.30pm
Thurs - Fri:
9am - 9pm
Sun:
10am - 5.30pm
Public Holidays:
10am - 5.30pm
Pak’&Save
shopping hours: 8am-10pm
Pak n Save supermarket, Mt Albert
1177 New North Rd, Mt/Albert or Owairaka
Pak n Save supermarket, Henderson
202 Lincoln Road
Henderson
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Copy accepted
WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE
Applica
Application for Tuition at Western Springs College n at Western
Springs College
A
Student Name
Family Name:
Nationality:
Middle/Given Names:
_______________________________
Sex: Male or Female (Please circle)
Date of Birth: / /
____ Passport Number:
Expiry Date:
/
/__________
Day /month / year:
Day /month / year
Current Address: (This should be the address where the student is living currently.)
Current Telephone: Day：
Mobile:
Night: ________________________
Email:_______________________________________________
B
Name of the contact person for various occasions:
1. In Home Country parents or legal guardian for emergency contact
Name:
Relationship to the applicant: _________________
_____
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Contact phone numbers: Landline:
Mobile: _____________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________
2. In Auckland, New Zealand: Parent nominated guardian’s details:
Do you want Western Springs College to organize the guardian service for you during the
enrolled period?
(Please circle)
YES.
NO.
If you want the school to offer or organize for guardian service, the school representative is
Joanne Qiao. Ph: +64 9 8156743 (W), +6421806651 (M), Email: [email protected]
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Guardian’s Name: ____________________Email: ______________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Ph/Mobile: Landline:
Mobile: ________________________________
Parent’s signature for the nomination of the applicant’s guardian:
Print name:
__________
Signature _____________________ Date _______________
Reference: Proposed Guardian’s Responsibilities:
1. Support three parties — the student’s parents, the school and the student — to know about the student’s needs, wellbeing and progress, and support the three parties to work toward the same
objectives, which should be in the best interests of the relevant student. The service therefore should
include actions taken to meet students’ reasonable needs, such as bringing the student to see the doctor
or counsellor, organizing transportation to or from the airport, or for school trips, or when the student
has to change homestay.
2. The guardian should be able to initiate suggestions and cooperate with the school and parents with
regard to follow-up action to deal with identified issues or concerns, including face-to-face meetings
or phone call communication about negative or positive reinforcement of the student’s present performance and advised action plan.
The guardian’s service should be available for 24 hours on all 7 days of the week for emergency help
and in response to the reasonable request of the student, school or parents.
C
Student Health:
1. Insurance:
It is a condition of enrolment that the student obtains Travel/Medical Insurance. We recommend
that Western Springs College organize a New Zealand insurance service for you so that you can get
reimbursement in New Zealand.
Do you want Western Springs College to arrange insurance for you?
(Please circle) Yes
No (Please provide the insurance certificate if you have arranged one.)
2. Disclosure of information concerning the applicant’s health:
It is required that health information be disclosed fully to Western Springs College so that the wellbeing of the applicant and any other students or staff, who will have contact with the applicant, can be
looked after professionally. Health information will include but not be limited to that about allergies,
health problems since birth, and accident injuries or surgery received in the past that might restrict the
applicant for certain sports, subjects, or activities. A letter from the applicant’s doctor might be requested under certain circumstances.
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Student’s name:_______________________
Allergies: to food, medicines, stings:
Reaction/medicine taken:
Please tick if it applies:
__ Anaemia
__ Frequent headaches/migraines
__Frequent period pain
__ Asthma
__ Hearing problems
__Rheumatic fever/heart disease
__ Depression /Anxiety
__Vision problems
__ADHD/ADD
__ Hepatitis B
__Others. Please specify:
Please give more details about any action plan, medications, aid, etc..
_________________________________________________________________________________
Immunisation: Fully immunised Yes __
No __
Permission to have Panadol
Yes __
No __
Permission to have Mylanta
Yes __
No __
Parent’s print name:
D
Parent’s signature: _________________
Academic Programme:
1. Please write down what level of study you are applying for: ___________________
The following provides reference information: (NCEA refers to National Certificate of Educational Achievement. Explanation about NCEA is in the document of Information for Intending
International Students.)
NCEA Level 3/Year 13 (You are not to be enrolled at Year 13 unless you have studied Year 12 at
another New Zealand high school; special exceptions may be considered )
NCEA Level 2/Year 12 (Students’ average age: 16-17 years old)
NCEA Level 1/Year 11 (Students’ average age: 15-16 years old)
Years 10 (Students’ average age: 14-15 years old)
Year 9 (Students’ average age: 13-14)
2. Date intended to commence study at Western Springs College: _________________
3. Date you intend to complete study at Western Springs College: __________________
Period of tuition being applied for at the present: ___________________________
Subjects you are studying now:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________
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What is/are your favourite subject(s)?
_______________________________________________________________________________
What subjects are you are good at?
_______________________________________________________________________________
Subjects you wish to take at Western Springs College:
_____________________________________________________________________________
What other subjects are you studying now?
_______________________________________________________________________________
Note: It will be beneficial if you are able to indicate your most likely career path and which
courses you would like to enter at a university or polytechnic in the future.
Your career ambitions:
______________________________________________________________________
Tertiary courses you wish to study:
_______________________________________________________________________
E. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND EXECUTION OF APPLICATION
I have read and understood the terms set out in the Tuition Agreement and Refunds Policy and
agree to them. (*Please read the attached Refund Policy and Tuition Agreement.)
Signature of Parent(s): ________________________________
Full Name of Parent(s): _______________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________
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NOTE: If any of the details listed in this application change, you must advise the College as soon as
possible so we can amend our records for addresses etc.
Offers of course placement will be based on an assessment by the College or its agent of the extent to
which the proficiencies and aspirations of the student are matched by the educational opportunities
offered by the College.
Should your application be successful, you will receive a letter of offer (“Offer of a Place”). However, you will need to pay the year’s fees before a visa will be granted. If you accept the offer of a place
then this application for tuition agreement shall be the terms and conditions of agreement by which
tuition shall be provided to the student. The terms must be signed by a parent if the student is under
the age of 20 years. The parent shall be bound by these terms and conditions. If the student is aged
20 years or over then the duties, obligations and authorizations of the parents of the student set out in
these terms and conditions shall attach to the student, and all references to “parents” shall be read accordingly.
With this application please enclose:
1. An officially sealed copy in English of your most recent school report. Results of any
public examinations you have entered.
2. Passport copy.
3. Proof of insurance cover if you do not need the College to arrange it.
4. A letter from the applicant to the host family in New Zealand. These letters help the host
family know more about the student before they come to New Zealand.
5. 1 passport photo and 1-3 pictures of the student and your family (electronic/digital copy).
Post or email to:
Director of International Students
Western Springs College
100 Motions Road
Western Springs
Auckland 1022
Email address: [email protected]
Fax: 0064 9 8156740
Attached in the following pages you will find:
Appendix 1. Homestay Request and Homestay Rules
Appendix 2. Refunds Policy
Appendix 3. Tuition Agreement
Appendix 4. Reference/explanation of Fee Information for International Students
Source: Adapted from KPMG Legal (Education NZ Trust November 2000)
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Appendix 1. Request for Homestay Accommodation & Homestay Rules
Request for Homestay Accommodation
STUDENT NAME (Family name): ________________ (First Names): __________________
ADDRESS:
_____________________________________________________________________
PHONE/FAX: _________________________________
EMAIL:__________________________________________________
NATIONALITY:
SEX: (MALE/FEMALE):__________________
DATE OF BIRTH (Day/Month/Year):
FIRST LANGUAGE:
PLEASE CIRCLE THE RIGHT ANSWER:
a) ARE YOU VEGETARIAN? (or do you have any special dietary requirements?) Yes / No
b) ARE THERE ANY FOODS YOU CANNOT EAT?
Please supply details here if you answer ‘Yes’:
Yes /
No
_____________________________________________________________________________
c) DO YOU HAVE ANY ALLERGIES?
Please supply details if you answer ‘Yes’:
Yes /
No
______________________
d) WOULD YOU LIKE A HOME WITH PETS (DOGS/CATS)?
Yes /
No
e) DO YOU FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL RELIGIOUS PRACTICES?
Yes /
No
Please supply details if you answer ‘Yes’:
___________________________________________________________________________
f) WOULD YOU LIVE IN A HOME WHERE PEOPLE SMOKED?
Yes /
No
g) DO YOU PLAY ANY SPORTS?
Yes / No
Please supply details if you answer ‘Yes’:
____________________________________________________________________________
h). WOULD YOU PREFER A HOME WITH OTHER TEENAGERS?
Yes / No
i). HEALTH INFORMATION DISCLOSED AS REQUIRED IN TUITION APPLICATION
PART C NO. 2.
Do you have any health information to disclose?
Yes / No
Please supply details if you answer ‘Yes’: ______________________________________________
SIGNED:
DATE:
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Western Springs College International Student Homestay Rules
1. It is the student’s responsibility to get to school on time, and to be alert enough to learn when
to get up and when to get to school.
2. When the student has health, well-being or safety problems before or after school time, he or
she should let the host parents know at first hand, so that the host parents can take actions to help
the student or inform the school or guardian immediately.
3. Western Springs College requires that students go home straight after school or before
dinner time Sunday to Thursday. The latest time to return home on Fridays and Saturdays should
be around 10:30pm. The homestay student cannot sleep over at a place without parental supervision. There must be parental supervision if he or she is staying at a friend’s home. When the student is planning to come home late or sleep over with another family, the student should
provide detailed contact information of the person/family, including the person’s name,
physical address, landline and cell phone number and when they will return home.
4. If the student is going to invite a friend to their homestay place, he or she should ask for permission from the host parents. The student should make sure that he or she does not do this
frequently as it involves extra cost and responsibility for the host parents. Friends of the opposite
sex should not go be allowed in the student’s bedroom with the door shut, nor should they visit
when the host parents are not home.
5. The student should keep his/her bedroom tidy.
6. If the host parents offer to do the washing, the student should make sure he or she puts the dirty
washing in the laundry or wherever the host parents tell you.
7. The student should normally take one shower a day. The shower time should be between 5 to
10 minutes. The student should leave the bathroom in the condition that he or she found it.
8. The student should help do some basic chores such as washing and drying the dishes, taking
out the garbage, washing his/her own clothes, or setting the table for dinner, etc.
The host parents are responsible for the students’ food and accommodation. It is the student’s
responsibility to bear the cost for travel, entries to movies, parks, and so on.
Signature of homestay student:
---------------------------------
Date: -----------------------------------
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Appendix 2. Western Springs College Refunds Policy for International Students
TUITION FEES
1: In order to be eligible for any refund the parent or legal guardian must apply in writing to the
Board setting out the special circumstances of the claim.
2: If the withdrawal is prior to the student coming to New Zealand the fees paid will be refunded
in full minus the Administration Fee ($500). The Homestay Placement Fee will not be refunded
if the placement has been made.
If the student wishes to withdraw after arriving in New Zealand and commencing the subject,
course or programme, no refund will be made except where the student returns home due to
serious illness of the student or because of a death or serious illness of a close family member.
In that event the refund will be calculated in accordance with paragraph 3.
In every case where any refund should be made after the student starts the course, a Refund
Administration Fee of $200 will be charged, and the college undertakes to look fairly at applications for a refund of fees or part-fees.
3: Where the student withdraws from a subject, course or programme at the College and is eligible to receive a tuition fee refund, the Board may refund to the person who paid the fees in respect of the subject, course or programme any amount of the fees it thinks appropriate but any
such amount will not exceed the sum of the following amounts:
(1): the Board’s best estimate of the cost to the College of providing tuition in the subject,
course or programme for one student up to that time;
(2): an amount that in the Board’s opinion reflects the use made by one student in the subject, course or programme of the College’s capital facilities;
(3): the appropriate proportion of the amounts paid by the Board in respect of foreign
students; and
(4): all other fees prescribed by the Board.
NO REFUND WILL BE MADE:
1: Where the student is asked to leave the College because of misbehaviour, poor attendance or
violation of the rules regarding homestay, drugs, alcohol or motor vehicles, etc.
2: Where the student wishes to transfer to another college for whatever reason.
3: Where the student returns home for any reason other than the student’s serious illness or death
or serious illness of a close member of the family.
4: Where the students acquires permanent residence after having enrolled at the College.
HOMESTAY FEES (Based on all homestay fees paid in advance)
1: If the student moves out of the homestay before the end of the contracted period, the portion of
unused fees will be refunded to the student.
2: In order to have homestay fees returned, the student must write to the Board of Trustees giving
two weeks’ notice of intention to move, or pay two weeks fees in lieu of notice.
3: If the student should cancel a homestay contract before moving into the homestay, the fees will
be refunded in full.
4: In every case where any refund should be made, a Refund Administration Fee of $200 will be
charged.
Source: Adapted from KPMG Legal (Education NZ Trust November 2000)
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Student’s parents and Western Springs College
Appendix 3: Tuition Agreement
This Agreement shall be signed on behalf of the student by the parents or guardians of the student where
the student is under 20 years of age and returned with payment of tuition fees and homestay charges.
School: (Western Springs College)
(“The College”)
Student: (The student who applies for tuition at Western Springs College)
(“The student”)
1: The College shall provide tuition to the student in accordance with the New Zealand Ministry of
Education Code of Practice and the laws of New Zealand in return for an annual fee of $14,500.00.
2: The student shall comply with the rules and policies of the College and with the reasonable
instructions of the teachers of the College.
3: The parents or guardians of the student (“The parents”) authorize staff of the College to:
Receive information from any person, authority or corporate body concerning the student including, but not limited to, medical, educational and welfare information;
Receive financial information in relation to the student including bank account details, debt and/or
income details of the student;
Provide consents in respect of any activity carried out and authorised by the College; and
Provide necessary consents on the student’s behalf in the event of a medical emergency where it
is not reasonably practicable to contact the parents.
4: The parents irrevocably authorize the principal of the College to advise the student’s homestay hosts
of all matters and information required to be provided to parents of any student under the laws of New
Zealand. The parents irrevocably authorize the College to obtain information regarding the student
from the homestay hosts. The parents agree to appoint the homestay hosts as their agents (or one of
their agents) in New Zealand to receive and provide such information in substitution for the parents.
5: The parents agree to provide the College with academic, medical, or any other information relating to
the wellbeing of the student as may be requested from time to time by the College.
6: The College shall use its best endeavours to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of the student
but shall not be liable for any damage or harm caused to the student or the student’s property.
7: In any event, the College’s liability in relation to the supply of tuition services to the student is
limited to the amount of fees paid by the student for the provision of the services in respect of
which liability arises.
8: Nothing in this agreement limits any rights the parents and/or the student may have under the
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
9: Either party may terminate this agreement at any time upon four weeks written notice being given to
given to the other party. If the agreement is terminated the refunds policy for international students as
outlined in Schedule 1 shall apply.
10: It is acknowledged that all relevant provisions of the Education Act 1989 shall apply to the student in
New Zealand. Any decision under these provisions to expel or suspend the student for a specified period
shall terminate this agreement and the refunds policy shall apply. The parents shall have no claim in dam
ages or for any compensation if this agreement is terminated in these circumstances.
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11: Neither party is liable to the other for failing to meet its obligations under this agreement to the extent
that the failure was caused by an act of God or other circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
12: This agreement shall be construed and take effect as a contract made in New Zealand and will be
governed by New Zealand law, and the student and parents submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the
New Zealand courts.
13: Notices given under this agreement must be in writing and given to the addresses set out in the
application forms. Those sent by post shall be deemed to have been received 10 working days after
posting.
14: This agreement contains all of the terms, representations and warranties made between the parties and
supersedes all prior discussions and agreements covering the subject matter of this agreement.
15: The parents and the student acknowledge that:
(a). Personal information of the parents and/or student collected or held by the College is provided and may
be held, used and disclosed to enable the College to process the application for tuition, provide tuition and
homestay services to the student, provide to the student and/or parents advice or information concerning
products and services the College believes may be of interest to the student and/or parents and to enable the
College to communicate with the student and/or parents for any purpose;
(b). All personal information provided to the College is collected and will be held by Western Springs
College at 100 Motions Road, Auckland 1022, New Zealand, Ph +64 9 8156743, Fax +64 9 815 6740,
email: [email protected]
(c). If the student/parents fail to provide any information requested in the application for tuition, the College may be unable to process the application;
(d). The student/parents have the right under the Privacy Act 1993 to obtain access to and request correction of any personal information held by the College concerning them.
16: The parents and the student agree that the student shall remain in English-speaking homestay
accommodation organized by the College and obey the homestay rules for the term of this
agreement. Any other homestay request should be formally approved by the College.
Appendix 4:
Reference/explanation of fee information for international students
There is a course fee of no more than $300 for one international student per year. The following explains
what this course fee covers and what it does not cover. This will help you budget and manage your various
costs while studying at Western Springs College.
Part 1: General:
Likely increases in tuition fees: If the student is undertaking a course of more than one year, he/she has to
pay what other normal international students are required to pay when the relevant fees increase.
Compulsory textbook and class materials costs: These are covered in the $300.00 course fee for the full
year, but costs for write-on course books are not covered if the student has paid less than $200.00 because
they are considered as consumables.
Internal and external examination fees: These are compulsory for student registered with NCEA exams.
Stationery costs: Students arrange stationery themselves according to course/subject requirements. Specific stationery items or a pack of $24.00-$30.00can be purchased at the main school office.
Homestay contingency fund and homestay banking fee:
There will be an average of $10 charged each week from the student’s homestay fee to make International
Students Homestay Contingency Fund. The fund will be used for contingency or when international
students are in certain reasonable needs. The fund will also be used to cover regular cost out of homestay
fee transactions with the bank. The contingency or other situations where students are in special needs for
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support include but not limited to the following: unexpected or unplanned temporary or urgent homestay
change or care; temporary needs for special food or facilities; food required for special occasions or events that
homestay families cannot offer during the school time, etc.
Part 2: Costs of any additional materials and equipment:
Art supplies: covered by the paid course fee except for the film paper cost. The College will pay for a
certain reasonable number of pieces that are necessary for basic learning and production as advised by the
Photography Teacher.
Laboratory equipment: covered by the paid course fee.
Music equipment: school provides some instruments and computers for composing music during school
time.
Sporting equipment: equipment/facilities and indoor/outdoor sports fields can be organized or booked
through the International Department and Sports Coordinator.
Safety equipment: provided by the College main office and staff who lead education trips out of the
college.
Part 3: Course-related fees that the student will or will not be required to pay
Internet fees/Printing fees: free at school under student's signed Cyber Safety Agreement.
Photocopying/Printing fees: copy of documents for classroom use are covered by paid course fee; other
special request for copy of documents is free of charge and provided by the International Department if it is
related to students' learning and wellbeing or for other good reasons.
Uniform or other special compulsory clothing costs: PE uniform will be purchased by the International
Department under conditions for international students who have PE lessons.
Costs of extracurricular activities/Costs of study trips or camps: the paid course fee will cover related
transportation costs (buses only), but not cover costs for foods, accommodation and leisure activities.
Costs for school-organized group activities: The course fee will cover costs for group activities organized by International Department or Western Springs College such as orientation/welcome programmes,
international students assemblies, and end-of-semester international students programmes. The course fee
will not cover the cost for food and accommodation that a programme should require.
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THANK YOU ———————-
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WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE
Western Springs College Academic Achievement
Ranks 1st or 2nd in New Zealand and Auckland Regions!
NCEA Results2011: Auckland Region State Secondary Schools
(Coeducational & SingleSex; All Deciles (shown in brackets): = N: 54)
Participating Students’ Data ( See www.nzqa.govt.nz)
Western Springs College: 1st overall
Ranking
1
st
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15/54
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
University Entrance
Whangaparaoa College
(9): 91.7%
Botany Downs Sec.
Western Springs College
(8): 95.6%
Glendowie College (9):
Rodney College (5):
90.5%
Glendowie College (9):
Western Springs College
(8): 88.4%
Rodney College (5):
Westlake Boys’ High
School (9): 91.5
Western Springs College (8): 91.2
Waiheke High School
(6): 90.4
Epsom Girls’ Grammar
School (9): 90.1
Glendowie College (9):
89.8
Long Bay College (10):
88.7
Rangitoto College (10):
86.5
Mahurangi College (8):
85.3
Mount Albert Grammar
Epsom Girls’ Grammar
School (9): 91.4
Westlake Girls’ High
School (9): 90.2
Orewa College (9):
89.4
Takapuna Grammar School
(10): 87.7
Long Bay College (10):
87.7
Botany Downs Sec College
(10) :87.4
Lynfield College (7):
86.9
Mt. Albert Grammar School
(7): 86.9
Howick College (10):
Botany Downs Sec College (10): 85.8
Mahurangi College (8):
85.8
Westlake Girls’ High
School (9): 82.9
Rangitoto College (10):
82.9
Western Springs College
(8): 80.8
Howick College (10):
79.8
Long Bay College (10):
79.3
Waiheke High School (6):
79.2
Pakuranga College (8):
Botany Downs Sec College (10): 84.4
Glendowie College (9):
82.2
Westlake Girls’ High
School (9): 79.7
Rangitoto College (10):
78.8
Epsom Girls’ Grammar
School (9): 76.6
Orewa College (9):
73.3
Takapuna Grammar
School (10): 71.9
Pakuranga College (8):
71.5
Long Bay College (10):
Westlake Girls High
School (9): 83.7
Albany Senior High
School (10): 82.6
MacLeans College (10):
81.9
Orewa College (9):
Mahurangi College (8):
84.3
Whangaparaoa College (9):
83.7
Rangitoto College (10):
83.7
Green Bay High School (8):
Epsom Girls’ Grammar
School (9): 77.4
Mount Albert Grammar
School (7): 75.6
MacLeans College (10):
75.5
Orewa College (9):
Mount Albert Grammar
School (7): 70.5
Howick College (10):
69.3
Westlake Boys’ High
School (9): 67.4
Lynfield College (7):
Overall Ranking ( based on the average placing across the four indicators )
Western Springs College (8): 4+1+7+1 = 13/4 = 3.25
Glendowie College (9): 7+2+2+4 = 15/4 = 3.75
Botany Downs Secondary College (10): 2+8+3+3 = 16/4 = 4
Westlake Girls’ High School (9): 12+4+5+5 = 26/4 = 6.5
Epsom Girls’ Grammar School (9): 6+3+12+7 = 28/4 = 7
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WESTERN SPRINGS COLLEGE
Western Springs College Academic Achievement
Ranks 1st or 2nd in New Zealand and Auckland Regions!
2010 NCEA Results
Western Springs College gained outstanding NCEA results in 2010, continuing the excellent
pass rates achieved during the period 2005-2009.
1. WSC’s Level 3 University Entrance pass rate of 86.3% ranks first for all state schools
in the Auckland region and first in New Zealand among all decile 8 state secondary
schools.
2. WSC’s Level 1 pass rate of 91.9% ranks first for all state schools in the Auckland
region and first in the country among all decile 8 state secondary schools.
3. Across all four measures Western Springs College ranks first in New Zealand among
all decile 8 state secondary schools. Across all four measures Western Springs College
ranks second ( behind Westlake Girls High School ) among all state secondary schools in
the Auckland region.*
*These rankings are obtained by averaging the combined rankings for the Level 1-3 pass rates
for all 54 Auckland region state secondary schools, and for all 25 NZ state decile 8 secondary schools ( single sex and coeducational combined ).
2010 NCEA Results:
National and Same Decile Schools Comparisons
Based on Participating Candidates’ Data (See www.nzqa.govt.nz)
% Roll
Achieving
Qualifications
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
University Entrance
Year 11
Year 12
WSC
NZ
Decile 8
91.9
75.0
81.4
Year 13
WS
C
NZ
Decile
8
90.8
80.0
83.9
WSC
NZ
Decile 8
80.8
74.3
77.3
86.3
66.4
70.4
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2009 NCEA Results
Western Springs College’s 2009 results overall more than matched the excellent pass rates achieved during
the period 2005-2008.
2009 NCEA Results:
National and Same Decile Schools Comparisons
Based on Participating Candidates’ Data (See www.nzqa.govt.nz)
% Roll
Achieving
Qualifications
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
University
Entrance
Year 11
Year 12
WSC
NZ
Decile 8
81.7
71.7
75.8
Year 13
WS
C
NZ
Decile 8
93.2
76.0
80.2
WSC
NZ
Decile 8
84.2
69.9
71.4
87.6
64.5
67.6
Findings

WSC’s (Level 3) University Entrance pass rate of 87.6% has exceeded the national average by 23.1%, the same decile school average by 20%, and ranks first for all state schools in
the Auckland region and first in New Zealand for all decile 8 state secondary schools.

WSC’s Level 2 pass rate of 93.2% has exceeded the national average by 17.2%, the same
decile school average by 13%, and ranks first for all state schools in the Auckland region
and first in the country for all decile 8 state secondary schools.

Across all four measures Western Springs College ranks first equal ( with Epsom Girls
Grammar School ) among all state secondary schools in the Auckland region.*

After ranking as the top decile 7 state coeducational secondary school in New Zealand for the
period 2005-2007, and the top decile 8 state secondary school in 2008, WSC ranks second
overall in 2009 ( behind Fiordland College, which has only 65 students in the entire senior
school ).*
*These overall rankings are obtained by averaging the ranked pass rates for Levels 1-3 and University Entrance for all 54 Auckland region state secondary schools and for all 25 NZ state decile 8
secondary schools, single sex and coeducational combined.
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Western Springs College tops the same decile
school NCEA results for 2008
03/05/09
Western Springs College tops the same decile school NCEA results for 2008.
The recently confirmed final NCEA results from NZQA indicate that Western Springs College
was the top New Zealand decile 8 state secondary school in 2008. This ranking is based on
the pass rates for Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and University Entrance ( at Level 3 ). See
www.nzqa.govt.nz
 WSC’s Level 1 pass rate of 91.3% exceeds the national average by 20.9%, the same
decile school average by 15.5% and ranks first in New Zealand for all 25 decile 8 state
single sex and coeducational schools combined.
 WSC’s Level 2 pass rate of 90.9% exceeds the national average by 16.2%, the same
decile school average by 12.3% and ranks first in the country for all decile 8 state
secondary schools.
 WSC’s University Entrance ( Level 3 ) pass rate of 81.8% exceeds the national average by 16.6%, the same decile school average by 13.4% and ranks first in New Zealand
for all decile 8 state secondary schools.
These outstanding results follow the school’s achievement of ranking second among all decile 7 state schools from 2005 – 2007, and also being the top ranking decile 7 coeducational
school during each of these years.
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2007 NCEA Results
For the third consecutive year Western Springs College students have
achieved impressive results in the National Certificate of Educational
Achievment (NCEA) annual assessments.
A notable feature is the improved performance in four out of the six
significant measures of student achievement.
The provisional 2007 results recently released by the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority (NZQA), with the 2006 results bracketed, are:
WSC
2007
National
WSC (2006) (2007)
Decile 7
National (2007) Decile 8
Level 1 Literacy 88.7%
(89.9)
80.7
83.6
Level 1 Numer95.8%
acy
(94.7)
87.7
91.8
Level 1 Certification
81.6%
(73.1)
67.4
71.3
Level 2 Certification
81.3%
(81.0)
68.4
71.7
Level 3 Certification
67.2%
(64.9)
55.5
59.4
University Entrance
70.6%
(71.9)
52.6
55.7
WSC was a decile 7 school in 2007; WSC is a decile 8 school in 2008.
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