HAVELOCK NORTHINTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Making good students

Resilient Engaged Accountable

Courteous Honest

Courtesy We are respectful in the way

we speak to and treat others

We respect other people’s property

Resilience We show strength of character

to get over disappointments

We learn from our mistakes and keep trying

We accept honest feedback given by others

Accountability We take ownership for our

actions

We have self control and can check our emotions or tempers

We do what needs to be done

We follow through with our commitments

We treat ourselves and others with respect

We show that we are prepared and organised

Engagement We do our best every time

We give everything a go

We are open to new learning experiences

We take risks with our learning

We are on task and respectful of others’ right to learn

Honesty We are truthful

We follow the rules

We respect others and their property

We are fair in our dealings with others

School Pride

School Values

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Havelock North Intermediate is a student centred learning

environment which prides itself on successfully challenging

students through excellent academic, cultural, sporting and

social opportunities.

EngagementOur students are highly regarded. At Havelock North Intermediate every student has

the opportunity to pursue their interests across a broad range of opportunities. As a

core value of HNI, engagement is developed through our House structure and through

our school “Colours /Golds” programme.

A range of strategies support students as

self motivated and independent learners.

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High Expectations / Proven Success

Teachers choose high-interest, meaningful

activities to support learning programmes.

ExcellenceOur students achieve highly across a range of core curricular activities.

In addition to our Maths and Literacy extension opportunities, we offer enrichment

programmes in a range of both core and extra curricular activities.

Extra-curricular excellence is also fostered through wearable / edible arts, dance,

theatre, prepared speeches, debating, sports, choirs, orchestra, symphonic band,

HNI Idol and Masterchef.

ERO: “ Students at Havelock North Intermediate are well engaged and

focussed on learning. They are appropriately challenged across a broad

range of curriculum areas and have opportunities to excel in academic,

cultural, technological .............. sporting pursuits”

Rising to the Challenge

Graham Ellis Principal

Engaged / Challenged / Supported

Balanced

21st Century

Engaging

Challenging

Achievable

Relevant

Rigorous

Extension Maths Year 7 & 8

Literacy Year 7 & 8

Tech Challenge - Masterchef

Prepared Speech

Debating

Science Year 7 & Year 8

Music Classes and Rock Band

Support Individual Education Programmes

Individual Behaviour Programmes

Special Education Needs Co-ordinator

Resource Teacher learning and Behaviour

Supplementary Learning Support

Group Special Education

House Structure

Student

CurriculumStudents at HNI achieve highly in National and International tests. There is a

school culture of high expectation and success which challenges our students.

At HNI our Curriculum is:

ERO 2014: “Students with identifi ed learning needs are supported through a range of appropriate interventions”.

Creative / Artistic / Talented

Culture• Music • Production • Choir

• Kapa Haka • Orchestra

• Symphonic Band

• Jazz Band • Rock Band

• String Quartet

• Music Theory

• Wearable-Edible Arts

• Kotahitanga Week

Cultural Exchange Havelock North Intermediate has a long standing annual home and away exchange with Masterton

Intermediate. The cultural exchange occurs in term 4 involving choirs, orchestra, symphonic band and Kapa

Haka. Students compete keenly to be part of these events.

There are wonderful opportunities for student growth and development through participation. In this

exchange Friendships made on these exchanges often last for years. The traditional last night concert

showcases both schools’ performance groups and culminates in

a massed combined performance.

This is a memorable experience for all concerned.

Sporting Opportunities / Champions

Summer• House and School Swimming Sports

• HNI Athletic Sports

• Inter-Intermediate Athletic Sports

• HB Swimming Championships

• Softball

• Cricket

• Indoor Netball

• Touch Rugby

• Rugby 7’s

• Basketball

• Volleyball

• Triathlon

• Orienteering

• Equestrian

Winter• NZ Aims Tournament

• HB Super 6 Tournament

• Cunningham Cup annual rugby fi xture

• Masterton Sports Exchange

• NZ Schools Ski Competition

• Gymnastics

• Netball

• Rugby Boys & Girls

• Basketball

• Football

• Badminton

• Hockey

• Table Tennis

• Golf

• Canoe Polo

SportHNI offers a wide range of sporting opportunities to our

students. There is something for everyone.

Our students are encouraged to engage through either

our lunchtime sport programme or after school/weekend

activities. Students at HNI compete very capably and have

high levels of participation.

Involvement in sports teams is an excellent opportunity to

develop and demonstrate our school values.

Competition / Recognition

Sports Exchange Our annual sports exchange with Masterton Intermediate

occurs in term 2. There is signifi cant competition for

students to gain selection for this exchange. Those travelling

are required to participate in a range of activities over the

three days.

Students experience the joy of wearing “school colours” and

either hosting or being billeted by a Masterton Intermediate

student.

This experience remains with students for many years.

There are signifi cant social and sporting benefi ts to be

gained through this experience.

Identity / Friendship / Competition

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Innovation / Excellence

Technology & ScienceIn Technology students will be designing and making products using the

Technology process. Students are encouraged to achieve quality solutions and

to present all work to the best of their ability.

We encourage innovation and excellence in the development of their

solutions. Students will experience fi ve different areas within Technology and

will develop a range of new skills in working with different materials.

Electronics& Control

MaterialsTechnology

ERO 2014: “A key feature of the curriculum is the innovative approach to the teaching

and learning of Technology and Science.”

Engaged / Quality

Food Technology

Science & Technology

Film & MediaTechnology

Senior Management visits to contributing schools ensures that

student transition to Intermediate is a positive experience.

Special Needs students are identifi ed and have transition

programmes individually developed.

Key Elements in transitioning our students include: Communication with families.

Effective data sharing with our contributing schools.

Senior Management visits to year 6 classes.

On site induction visits by year 6 students to H.N.I.

Testing prior to arrival to ensure we know our students from week 1.

Individual Education Plans for high needs students.

Student Induction

95% of families in year 7 considered their children

were settled and happy within the fi rst four weeks of

the school year.

96% of families indicated their year 7 students were

positive about their learning after four weeks of

school.

We place signifi cant importance on inducting new students into HNI. We want

happy confi dent students from week 1. This leads to high student engagement,

enjoyment and successful learning.

ERO 2014: “Transition to the Intermediate from Primary School is well considered and responsive to the

needs of students and their families”

Friendly / Respectful / Supportive

Gold Awards Our Gold awards are highly valued.

Students wear these with pride and are

respected by fellow students. When four

golds and two stars are earned, a student

can apply for an honours badge interview

with the Principal. Some exceptional

students can apply for a project called

‘Beyond Honours’ to receive an honours

bar.

Special Education

Needs Co-ordinator HNI has a strong commitment to

student support. We achieve this within

classrooms, within specialist subjects and

in the playground.

Our school SENCO oversees the support

programmes and our support staff. We

are proud of the high level of support we

offer.

What makes us special

High Expectations / Proven Success

Leadership Opportunities House Leaders Cultural Leaders

Sports Leaders Team Captains Librarians

Leadership

Courteous / Polite / Intelligent Young People

Numerous opportunities exist for developing strong student leaders through our

House structure, sport, the student forum and across the wider school life.

HNI seeks opportunities to promote students into leadership roles ensuring all new

students have strong leadership role models.

ERO 2014: “Students take on leadership roles”

“Positive, friendly respectful interactions are evident in the classroom and the playground”

Switched On Students - The World As Our Classroom

Blended LearningHavelock North Intermediate believes in providing students with the

opportunity to use a range of technology to develop 21st Century skills in a

supportive and engaging environment.

Charlotte: “I enjoy being apart of a

one to one class because it is not just

about devices. It is also a good way

for parents and the world to read and

comment on our work by accessing

our blogs.”

Emily: “Getting to be in a computer

class isn’t all about learning by

yourself. We do a lot of work in

groups. My parents love commenting

and looking at my blog.”

Lucy: “I love the advantages of

having my own computer, using

heaps of new apps, math games

and my own personal blog. I love

using blogs, as it is a way to show

my family and friends all of my

work.”

Amy: “I think that being in a

computer class is an advantage

because you can advance your

learning at home.”

Havelock North Intermediate has a range of options available to enable all students to have access to a device. In 2015, all students will work with a range of devices using sites, apps, extensions and programmes to personalise their learning.

All students will use Google Apps for Education, accessing their own email address, drive account and student blog. All classes will continue to use a class blog to share class experiences and student blogs will show the journey of each student’s achievement.

Tyler: “I think the one to one idea in classrooms is a great idea and helps excel learning, making it faster and more

interactive than ever. I have a disability called dyspraxia which gives me terrible hand-eye coordination, making writing

in books with a pen and pencil very messy and hard. I trialled the one to one experience in my old school and ever since I

have been in a one to one class and my work has improved greatly and has been much easier to accomplish.

Examples of student and

class blogs…

Communicating and

Collaborating @ HNI!

HAVELOCK NORTHINTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Havelock North Intermediate School

Nimon Street, Havelock North

Phone: 877 8039 Email: admin@hni.school.nz

Website: www.hni.school.nz