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WESTLAKE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Welcome to Westlake
2015
Welcome and Introduction
Mr David Ferguson
Headmaster
Senior Leadership Team
• Mr Alex Reed – Associate Headmaster – Stanley House
• Mr Joe Cachopa – Deputy Headmaster – Y13 Leadership – Pupuke
House
• Mr Arnold Van den Heuvel – Deputy Headmaster – Y12 and CIE
Leadership – Hood House
• Mr Mark Jackson – Deputy Headmaster – Y11 and NCEA Leadership
– Ururoto House
• Mr Shane Young – Deputy Headmaster - Y10 Leadership – Smale
House
• Mr Steve McCracken – Deputy Headmaster– Y9 Leadership –
Murchison House
Other People Who Can Help
Standards
1.
Uniform and Grooming
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Respect and Manners
3.
Attendance and Punctuality
Involvement - Academic
• Homework groups
• Peer Tutoring
• Academic Mentoring
• iLearn
Parent Portal
Parent Portal
Parent Portal
Parent Portal
CURRICULUM
YEAR 9 AND BEYOND
Placement Test
(October 2014)
Students are placed in one of three bands: A, B and C. B Band is split
into two for timetabling purposes.
We use e-asTTle as our entrance test, and moderate by using
students’ earlier e-asTTle results and other information from feeder
schools. We test in reading, writing and numeracy.
Students moved bands after the Mid-Year Examinations if their
results show they are in the wrong band.
The Junior Curriculum
In Year 9
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Physical Education
• Hauora
In Year 9
[rotation subjects]:
• Materials Technology
• Information Technology
• Graphics
• Electronics
• Music
• Art
• Drama
The Junior Curriculum
The Junior Curriculum
Also in Year 9:
At least one language,
from:
Gifted and Talented
Students:
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French
German
Japanese
Chinese
Maori
Academic Institute
A second language
Music Institute
Sports Institute
The Junior Curriculum
The Junior Curriculum
In Year 10 compulsory subjects
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Physical Education
Option subjects in Form 4:
Three from:
• French*
• German*
• Chinese*
• Japanese*
• Maori*
• Commerce
• Art
• Music
• Technology
• Graphics
• Food
• Media Studies
• Music Institute
• Sports Institute
*All Band ‘A’ students study a language
Year 9 and 10 Examinations
1.
Mid Year Examinations ( 11th-15th May).
All examinations are 1 ½ hours.
2.
End of Year Examinations (16th-19th November).
All junior examinations are 2 hours.
3.
Streaming for Form 4, and CIE and NCEA is based on 1/3
Mid-Year Examinations and 2/3 End-of-Year Examination
Reclassification Process (May)
• After the mid year examinations, there is a
reclassification process where students may move up
or down to another band.
• Reclassification is based on 5 subjects: English,
Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Languages
because all students do these subjects.
• There are three Bands: A, B and C (B is split into 2 for
timetabling purposes).
• All students are ranked in order after the mid year examinations, but only
those who have done significantly well will move up or down into
another band.
• If a student’s results still have him in the same band, he will not move
classes. The reason for this is that he doesn’t change his subject teachers
unnecessarily. However, any improvement or drop will be indicated on
the mid year report.
Subjects
• Regular assessments – tests and exams
• Assessment schedule in exercise book
• Calculators:
• CIE: Basic Scientific
• NCEA: Graphical
• Homework: An hour per week per subject
• Recap work on a daily basis
• Read a variety of texts daily
• Keep up with current affairs
Help is available through a variety of sources:
• His class teacher
• Peer tutoring
• Learner Support
• MyiMaths software (Free)– which will also be used
as a source of Homework tasks as well
• MathsBuddy software ($30)
• External tutor via HOF – but this should only be
used as a last resort and should be seen as a
temporary arrangement to fix to sort out a particular
problem.
• You – talk and encourage HIM to seek help
ilearn & BYOD
• iLearn is the school’s
Moodle site
• http://ilearn.westlake.school.
nz/
• Courses pages for
information and work.
• BYOD – it is encouraged but
not compulsory
• Preferred device to have a
full operating system
Progress Report (Term 1)
• List of Subjects.
• Grades A, B, C, D, E.
• Academic Attainment, Attitude, Effort,
Homework/Equipment.
Mid Year & End of Year Reports (Terms 2 & 4)
All Mid Year and End of Year Reports will have:
• List of Subjects.
• Percentage Marks.
• Place in Subject.
• Effort Grade.
• Rank in Year Group
• Attendance (number of days absent to date).
For junior reports:
• Mid Year Report: no Subject Comments.
• End of Year Report: Subject Teachers’ and Form Teacher Comments.
How do I get involved?
Involvement – Music/Dance
• Big Band
• Chamber Orchestra
• Choralation Choir
• Concert Band
• Rock Bands
• Barbershop
• Musical Shows
• Symphonic Band
• Symphony Orchestra
• Taharoto Orchestra
• Voicemale
• Camerata
• Stage Band
Music at Westlake Boys
• Getting involved in a Westlake music group.
• Getting Instrument/Singing lessons at Westlake Boys.
• Events throughout the year.
Attendance and Uniform
• Students are expected to attend all rehearsals. Unavoidable
absence needs to be communicated directly to the music
office – not just the main school office.
• Students in Junior performance groups (e.g. Momentum
Choir, Symphonic Band) need to wear a plain white long
sleeved shirt, black trousers, school tie, black socks and shoes.
• Students in senior groups wear the above uniform with the
addition of a Blazer.
Getting involved in a Westlake Music Group
• Most musical groups and lessons have already taken many sign-
ups and are nearly full – but there may still be some spaces for
certain groups and instruments.
• Please direct all enquiries to the music department.
Getting Instrument/Singing lessons
• Guitar, Drums, Bass, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, French Horn,
Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Rock Band
& Singing.
• Once a week for half an hour (during school time)
• Priority given to students taking music as a subject
Events Throughout the Year
• Equinox Concert
• Proms Concert
• The Big Sing
• Westlake’s Got Talent
• Gala Concert
• KBB Festival
(March 26th)
(May 1st)
(June 9th – 11th)
(June 19th)
(August 6th)
(August 17th - 22nd)
Involvement - Sport
• Athletics
• Rowing
• Badminton
• Rugby
• Basketball
• Rugby League
• Cricket
• Skiing
• Cross Country & Road Running
• Snowboarding
• Cycling
• Squash
• Dragon Boating
• Swimming
• Football
• Table Tennis
• Frisbee
• Tennis
• Golf
• Touch Rugby
• Hockey
• Triathlon
• Judo
• Volleyball
• Mountain Biking
• Waterpolo
• Multi Sport
• Wrestling
• Orienteering
• Yachting
• Petanque
• Rock Climbing
Sports Vision
To be the number ones boys school in NZ at both the elite (12 top
4 in NZ 2014) and participatory level (teams)
Sports Mission Statement
WBHS is committed to the promotion of traditional team sports
where all students are provided the opportunity to participate
and excel
Summer Sports
Each sport has a TIC to oversee the registration, entries and smooth running
Cricket: Mr Kirstein/Mr Buckingham
Athletics: Mr Meredith
Orienteering: Mr Saville
Water polo: Mrs Russell
Sailing: Mr Davies
Tennis: Mr Kennard
Rowing (learn to row): Ms El-Labany
Swimming: Mrs Houzet
Water Polo: Mrs Russell
Volleyball, Touch: played in term 4
Other options:
Ultimate, Chess, Debating, Golf, Multi sport
Winter Sports
These all start in term 2.
The school notices will inform you of when to sign up and register. This happens last
two weeks of term one.
Basketball: Mr Sullivan/Mr Jorgenson
Badminton: Mrs Thorpe
Cycling: Mr Van Rossen
Football: Mr Buckingham/ Mr McBride
Hockey: Mr Jacobs
Rugby: Mr McGahan
Squash: Mr Calver
Table tennis: Mr Lee
Key Reminders
• We expect each student to play both a summer and winter sport for the school
• By playing sport for the school each boy finds new friends, feels part of the school and gains
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confidence. We can then celebrate together their success in assemblies, form class and round
the school
Commitment to Westlake sport will ensure your son finds his place, flourishes and becomes a
dedicated student determined to do well in all areas of the school. The opportunities are
limitless (overseas tours, exchanges, top coaching)
School notices: now online parents should check and encourage their sons to register
Learn to Row: starts this week
Winter sports registration starts last two weeks of term
February 12th: House swimming
February 18th House Athletics: all Year 9 compete: Onewa Domain
School X country: All Year 9 compete – late in term 1
Involvement – Culture/Service
• Debating
• ICT Student Team
• Drama
• Young Enterprise
• Duke of Edinburgh
• Backspace
• Environmental Club; SEED
• Imprints
• 40 Hour Famine
• SADD
• Chess
• Youth for Christ
• Kapa Haka Group
• Fitness Centre
• Pasifika Group
• Mentoring
• Robotics Club
• Ignite
• Theatre Sports
• Taro Patch
• Future Problem Solving
• Travel wise
• Amnesty International
Careers Department
• Located in Heron House by the pedestrian crossing
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Free access to career counselling.
• Help with selecting your career or choosing what subjects to take.
• University information, career experiences and much, MUCH, more!
• All resources and event info put on iLearn – Careers
• ….and “Westlake Boys Careers Page”
Westlake Community Relations Office
• Purpose: To foster partnerships of substance that serve to make Westlake a better school for our young men
and staff
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• Westlake Boys Community:
• Current school families
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Westlakers
Old Boys
Former staff
Former school families
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Westlake Boys Foundation
Student and Staff Scholarships
Building and Infrastructure Fund
Arts and Music Fund
Sports Development Fund
• School sponsors and supporters
Westlake Community
Famous Westlakers
Sir John
Hood
Thomas
Abercrombie
Thomas
Abercrombie
AJAJ
Hackett
Hackett
Dean Barker
Nick
Nick
Evans
Evans
Dean Barker
Westlake Community
• Westlake Parents
• Westlake Needs Your Support!
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You CAN make a difference:
Financial donations
Trade services
Coaching
Mentoring
PTA Committee
Whanau/Pasifika Committee
Westlakers Golf Day
• (Please complete the “Westlake Needs Your Support” form)
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”
― Winston Churchill
“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”
― Kahlil Gibran
Form 3 Parent/Teacher Report Evening
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Thursday
May 2015
5.30 – 8.30 p.m.
in the Auditorium.
WELCOME TO WESTLAKE EVENING
Further questions, coffee, tea and biscuits in the Staffroom.
For further information, please visit our school website www.westlake.school.nz