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MOUNT MAUNGANUI COLLEGEINFORMATION BOOKLET 2019

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ContentsCaregivers are encouraged to complete an enrolment form online by visiting our College website, or alternatively forms will be available from the contributing school office.

www.mmc.school.nz/admission

Online Enrolments

Online Enrolments ..............................................................................................................................................................................3

Important Information ........................................................................................................................................................................3Term Dates 2019 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3Holidays 2019 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

General Information ............................................................................................................................................................................4Appointments ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4Attendance........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4Base Donation:.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4Behaviour ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4Collecting Students From School ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4Contacting Students During Classes .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4Elective Parent Charges ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4Illness .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4Leaving The Grounds ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4Learning Classes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4Raukura ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4Transport .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4Uniform ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

School Map..........................................................................................................................................................................................5

Design Learning Class (DLN) ................................................................................................................................................................6What Is Design Learning? .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6How Do I Become Part Of It? ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Elite Performing Arts Class (EPA) .........................................................................................................................................................6

Sports Performance Class (SPS)...........................................................................................................................................................7What Is Sports Performance? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7How Do I Become Part Of It? ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7Testing Day .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7Behavioural Expectations ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

GATE (Gifted and Talented) ..................................................................................................................................................................7

Uniform Agreement .............................................................................................................................................................................8

School Touchstones .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10Identity ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10Learning.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10Well-being .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10Character ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Mount Maunganui College's Values .................................................................................................................................................... 10

Digital Device Agreement .................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Acceptable Internet Usage Agreement ............................................................................................................................................... 12

EOTC Agreement ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Contact Details .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Important Information

Term Dates 2019Term 1

Wednesday 30 January .........................Year 11, Year 12, and Year 13 Subject Confirmation Day

Friday 1 February ...........................................................................................................Year 9 / 13 Only

Monday 4 February ......................................................................................................... Whole School

Friday 12 April .................................................................................................................Last Day Term 1

Term 2

Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July

Term 3

Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September

Term 4

Monday 14 October - Tuesday 10 December

Holidays 2019

Auckland Anniversary ........................................................................................... Monday 28 January

Teacher Only Day ................................................................................................. Thursday 31 January

Waitangi Day .....................................................................................................Wednesday 6 February

Good Friday .......................................................................................................................Friday 19 April

Easter Monday .............................................................................................................. Monday 22 April

Easter Tuesday ............................................................................................................. Tuesday 23 April

Anzac Day .....................................................................................................................Thursday 25 April

Queen’s Birthday ............................................................................................................ Monday 3June

Mid Term Break ................................................................................................... Monday 2 September

Labour Day ..............................................................................................................Monday 28 October


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AppointmentsOut of school appointments should be made outside school hours. If this is not possible, and the appointment takes place during class time, the student must present a note, or dentist’s card, at the College Office before signing out to leave the school grounds, and must sign in at the Office on their return.

AttendanceThe College is responsible for all students while they are at school, therefore their whereabouts must be known from 8:45 am to 3:10 pm. Parents can ring the Attendance Officer on extension 828 and register an absence on the day. If it is known in advance that a student will be absent for a few days, the College should be notified. Requests for longer term absences must be in writing and addressed to the Principal.

A Truancy Officer is employed by the College to liaise with families over attendance matters.

Base Donation:This provides for the educational, cultural, sporting activities and social activities, prizes and sundry expenses on behalf of the students as approved by the Board of Trustees. Donations are as follows (including GST):

$95 for one student or

$140 for two or more from one family

BehaviourStudents are under the control of the College from the time they set out for school in the morning until they arrive home in the afternoon. This is important, and it explains why the College is vitally concerned with matters of dress, behaviour and rules of the road.

Students must obey the rode code when using a bicycle or motor vehicle to and from school. Students are expected to go straight home after school and not loiter in streets or around shops.

Collecting Students From SchoolDue to the continued congestion of vehicles and fast traffic in the staff carpark and the undue risk that this presents to students and staff we now close the front entry gate prior to the end of the school day. We ask that you do not use the exit gate to enter the staff carpark at this time.

We also request that you do not park illegally outside the school gates as this creates a hazard to both pedestrians and traffic. me after school and not loiter in streets or around shops.

Contacting Students During ClassesThis is discouraged as it is not always convenient to the office and teaching staff. Due to safety considerations parents / caregivers and others must report to the school office on arrival in the school grounds. Under no circumstances can we have the public wandering through the school.

Elective Parent ChargesFees may be charged for any materials that a student will keep, consume or take home. These fees must be paid to receive or partake in an activity and must be paid within Term 1 to ensure a student can remain in that course.

IllnessThose students who feel ill must report to the College Office. They must not in any circumstances go home without first reporting to the Office, as it is possible a seriously ill student may be in need of assistance without either the school or the parents becoming aware of it.

Please ensure that a second contact name and phone number is available on the College database to allow us to contact an adult during the school day if your student is sick. We do not allow students to remain in our sickbay for extended periods during the day.

Leaving The GroundsDuring the day students are NOT permitted to leave the school grounds. Students will NOT be issued with a lunch pass. No student will be permitted to go to the shops, they need to use the school canteen or have a lunch with them.

Learning ClassesFor their curriculum learning, Year 9 and 10 students will be placed into learning classes except for the Design Learning class and the Sports Performance classes. These are based on a student’s academic performance across curriculum areas. The learning classes are named after well-known Mount Maunganui streets. Students will be taught English, Social Studies, Health and Physical Education, Science and Mathematics in their learning classes.

RaukuraEach Year 9 and 10 student at Mount Maunganui College will be placed into a Raukura, this translates to English as a feather. Each Raukura will identify to one of the four school houses: Takahē, Huia, Kotuku and Ruru. Each Raukura has a Raukura leader, a teacher who will support the students in any area required. Students will meet as a Raukura during form time. This form or Raukura time is for 15 minutes each day, excluding Wednesday. This is ultimately their home room or “nest” and they will stay in this Raukura while at the college.

TransportMatapihi has a Ministry funded “rural service” while all other buses are a pay service. Refer to www.baybus.co.nz/school-hopper/ for further information and up to date details.

Uniform Students at Mount Maunganui College are required to wear school uniform in Years 9 to 13. The College expects students to be in correct uniform and to wear it with pride. The complete uniform is to be worn to and from school.

General Information


Sports Performance Class (SPS)

GATE (Gifted and Talented)

Design Learning Class (DLN)

Elite Performing Arts Class (EPA)

What Is Design Learning?Students are invited to apply to be part of a class that will undertake an integrated learning programme. Students in this class will learn some core curriculum objectives in a setting where they are able to design meaningful projects. These project experiences will allow for a deeper engagement with knowledge than is often possible in regular class settings. Alongside the knowledge gained through project work students will also strengthen capabilities and dispositions that will be valuable for life beyond secondary school.

The programme and environment will allow for:

• Purposeful integration of core curriculum knowledge and skills• Authentic projects to be undertaken using a design thinking framework• The explicit building of capabilities such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, perseverance, resilience, communication and

collaboration

How Do I Become Part Of It?It is an expectation that students are already self-managing so that they will be able to cope with the integrated nature of the curriculum in this class. The learning environment will be suited to those students that like learning at their own pace and often have a real passion or strong area of interest. Students are invited to apply to be part of this class by completing the online application form.

For further information contact: Michelle Ballard - [email protected] - Phone 07 575 3096 Ext 823 or 021 558 752

This course challenges students to share their talents in drama, dance, music and singing in a class dedicated to performance. Students will work together to produce musical theatre pieces. They will be trained in stage use, performative technique, direction, and production elements. In 2019 Mount Maunganui College will run a Year 9 Performing Arts option class of talented students in the areas of Drama, Dance, and Singing. Entrance is by way of an audition that will be held at the college in Term 4. Students are invited to apply to be part of this class by completing the online application form.

EACH CANDIDATE MUST COMPLETE AN AUDITION TO GAIN RIGHT OF ENTRY:

DRAMA: Perform a 2-3 minutes monologue from a play

DANCE: Perform a 2 minute dance piece in a genre of your own choosing, and provide a backing track

SINGING: Perform a song of your choice, and provide a backing track

For further information contact: Wayne Flanagan - HOD Drama - [email protected] - Phone 021 173 7728

What Is Sports Performance?The Mount Maunganui College Institute of Sports Performance aims to build all-round successful people, not just successful athletes. This is evident by a high percentage of Senior Leadership positions being filled by Sports Performance students.

We will continue to develop our relationships with outside providers with either a Sports Science or Outdoor Education focus. Sports Performance testing and Sports Science workshops will continue to be a prominent aspect of the Institute moving into the future. Students will set fitness and sporting achievement goals and will work towards these over the year.

Over the two years the programme will cover:

• Goal Setting• Time Management• Physical Condition• Sports Psychology• Team Building• Sports Nutrition• Specific Sports Development

• Personal Safety• Fundamentals of Skill Development• Basic Functional Anatomy• Nutrition for Competition• Applying a Training Programme• Components of Fitness• Large Ball Skills

• Goal Setting• Game Fitness• Methods of Training• Striking Skills• Time Management• Invasion Games

How Do I Become Part Of It?Sports Performance teachers will visit contributing schools in Term 3 to speak to interested students. An online application form can be completed online by 31 October. Teachers will also speak to staff at the contributing schools to assist in talent identification of suitable students if need be. Students will be selected to visit the college to undertake a series of practical activities and testing. Following these processes, students will then be selected into the course.

Testing DayThe practical testing day will take place on Friday 2 November 2018. Students will be required to be at Mount Maunganui College gymnasium at 8:40am sharp. Students will complete a series of testing based on the various components of fitness. Students will then have lunch, and undergo a series of games and activities to test their game sense and awareness. Students must have a packed lunch, water bottle, footwear and appropriate clothing for testing. At the end of the testing the students can be collected from the Mount Maunganui College gymnasium at 2:30pm from the Macville car park end.

Behavioural ExpectationsMembership of the Sports Performance Institute is a privilege and carries responsibilities in training and performing within sporting codes as well as maintaining academic learning. Behaviour in and around school will have a bearing on continuation within the Sports Performance Institute. All students will be expected to behave with maturity and responsibility, display a positive attitude towards all aspects of their programme and towards school life in general. Performance, achievement and behaviour will be evaluated at the end of each year. This evaluation will be used to determine continued selection for the following year’s Institute programme.

For further information contact: Erin Porteous - Email: [email protected] or Damon Haenga - Email: [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a class, it is a register which allows us to identify, monitor and extend students on an individual basis. You can express an interest for your child to be on this register by completing an online profile on the college website.

Mount Maunganui Collge aims to meet the learning needs of students who have been identified as having the potential for outstanding achievement in areas such as:

• Academic Achievement eg mathematics, writing, languages, sciences, social sciences• Arts eg design• Technology eg computing, textiles, design, construction• Leadership eg tikanga Maori, community service.

Note: Students with exceptional ability in sports or performing arts will be assessed separately by the College.

We invite parents / caregivers who believe their child to be gifted or talented in any of the above areas, to register their child so that further information can be collated.

The College GATE Facilitator works with Year 8 teachers at our contributing schools to best identify gifted and talented students. A range of data will be collated for each student, including test results, parent and student questionnaires, samples of work, and teacher observation.

For further information contact: Dinah O’Meara - GATE Facilitator - [email protected] - Phone 07 575 3096 Ext 841

Shirts

• MMC monogrammed white polo - Years 9, 10, 11, 12• MMC monogrammed white tailored dress shirt - Year 13 only.

Footwear• Plain LEATHER black shoes (no colour labels on shoes, no

boots or scuffs or canvas shoes). All shoes must have a back and may or may not have laces.

• Plain black ROMAN sandals worn without socks (shoes must be worn in Technology Workshops).

Jacket• MMC black / grey / red waterproof jacket.• NO puffer jackets.• On wet days a black waterproof jacket may be worn outside

classrooms.

Jersey• MMC red woollen embroidered jersey.

Scarf• MMC LABELLED black scarf, or plain black scarf – Terms 2 and

3 only.

Jewellery• Jewellery worn must be discreet and unobtrusive.• All jewellery worn to school is at the students’ own risk and

responsibility.• Students are required to conform to the Health and Safety

requirements for individual departments, such as Technology, and this may require the removal of jewellery items.

• One small unobstrusive nose stud is permitted, no other facial piercing is permitted.

• No stretchers are permitted.

Appearance• Hair must be clean and worn in a neat and tidy fashion

and tied back off the face, particularly in workshops and laboratories.

• No extreme hair styles are permitted, eg mohawk.• Hair must be a natural hair colour.• A high standard of personal hygiene is expected.

Sun Protection• MMC Bucket Hat• Sunglasses may be worn outdoors only.

GIRLS

Skirt• MMC LABELLED BLACK REGULATION skirt with two front

pleats.

Shorts• MMC LABELLED BLACK REGULATION SHORTS

Trousers• MMC LABELLED BLACK REGULATION DRESS TROUSERS from

NZ Uniforms.

Pantyhose• BLACK - NO knee highs.

Socks• BLACK or WHITE ankle socks (no stripes).

Appearance• Makeup, if worn, must be unobtrusive.

Physical Education• MMC REGULATION PE UNIFORM (top and shorts), one piece

swimsuit.

BOYS

Shorts• MMC LABELLED BLACK REGULATION SHORTS worn above

the knee• NO surf shorts or Dickies.

Trousers• MMC LABELLED BLACK REGULATION DRESS TROUSERS from

NZ Uniforms.

Socks• MMC BLACK with double red bands only.

Physical Education• MMC REGULATION PE UNIFORM (top and shorts), suitable

swimwear (no rugby shorts).

Appearance• Males must be clean-shaven, unless they are enrolled as an

adult student.

Uniform AgreementUNIFORM SUPPLIER:NZ Uniforms, 94 Elizabeth Street, TaurangaPhone: 985 6213

I AGREE TO THE UNIFORM AGREEMENT:

Print Your Name: Date:

Sign Your Name: Form Class:

Parent / Caregiver Signature: Date:


Mt Maunganui College2018-2019

UNIFORM ITEM SIZES PRICE incl GST

Junior Boys Polo 12-16 ; S-5XL $32.00

Junior Girls Polo 6 - 24 $32.00

Senior Boys Shirt XS-5XL $50.00

Senior Girls Blouse 6-24 $50.00

Girls Black Skirt 6-26 $65.00

Boys Black Short 57-122 $42.00

Boys Trousers 57-122 $54.00

School Jersey (Unisex) 10-16 ; S-5XL $95.00

Mens School Jacket XS - 5XL $99.00

Womens School Jacket 6 - 24 $99.00

Black School Sock 2-5, 6-10, 11-13 $15.00

Girls Tights (Natural or Black) 4-6, 7-9, 9-11 From $11.00

Girls Ankle Socks 3 Pack (Black) 4-6, 7-9, 9-10 From $21.00

Unisex PE Tee 8-14 ; XS-5XL $35.00

Unisex PE Shorts 8-14 ; XS-5XL $35.00

Sport Socks 2-5, 6-10, 11-13 $15.00

School Scarf One Size $35.00

Hat S /M L / XL $16.00

Tie One Size $30.00

Roman Sandals Jnr 4-13 ; Snr 2-15 Assorted

Black Lace up Shoes Jnr 4-9 ; Snr 2-15 Assorted

School Bag Assorted Assorted

Laundry Pen One Size From $8.00

PAYMENT OPTIONS: NZ Uniforms accepts Cash, Eftpos, Farmers Cards , all major Credit Cards and WINZ payments. We also offer finance through Gilrose Finance and have a ‘Uniform Club’ which is a great way to save for your School

Uniform purchases – ask us for more details. Prices are subject to change.

STORE: 94 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 07 985 6213 Free Phone : 0800 698 643

STORE OPENING HOURS 9:00am - 5:00pm Weekdays 9:00am - 1:00pm SaturdaysWEB: www.nzuniforms.com

THIS IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY



School Touchstones

IdentityThe centre of Mount Maunganui College's touchstones is the identity of our students and community. Identity being how one thinks about themselves, the way they are viewed by the world and the characteristics that define them.

Mount Maunganui College recognises that in accepting one’s identity as important, students, staff and whānau have increased ability to recognise, understand, be happy with and be proud of their identity.

LearningMount Maunganui College aspires to be responsive and relational to the many identities that live in our community.

Teachers aim to empower learners, to promote student-focused learning environments where students can lead, where student needs are paramount, and teachers are facilitating a relevant, meaningful and interactive context for learning.

Well-beingMount Maunganui College recognises the concept of well-being to be the physical, mental and emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health. At Mount Maunganui College hauora comprises taha tinana (physical well-being), taha hinengaro (mental and emotional well-being), taha whanau (social well-being), and taha wairua (spiritual well-being).

CharacterMount Maunganui College recognises that students, staff and whanau have a character shaped by their prior experiences and aspirations. Mount Maunganui College endeavours to support the building of character so that students, staff and whanau feel their positive aspects of character are celebrated and that the learning environment of the school inspires us to grow our character.

Mount Maunganui College's Values

Aroha Kindness, Compassion and Empathy for Others

Mana Strength, Pride and Resilience

These values reflect both a personal (individual) and school (collective) cultural identity that we aspire to.

1. Use of a digital device is a privilege not a right. If I abuse that privilege, I expect to lose it.

2. I understand that my parents could be held financially liable for any damage I cause to any school digital device. Any violation of the school’s policy will result in student discipline in accordance with the applicable Code of Conduct.

3. I will follow all teacher directions and established procedures when a digital device is being used. This includes carrying the device properly and not eating/drinking when using the device.

4. I will use the digital device for the purpose of education and for working on approved school assignments only.

5. I will not use any device unless permission is granted by the teacher. I will abide by all copyright laws when doing this for an educational project.

6. I will only use a school device if there are teachers present supervising me. I understand that unsupervised use is not permitted.

7. I will handle all devices with care and will not attempt to damage any software or hardware.

8. I will never give out my full name, my home address or telephone number, or my school name, address or telephone number, to anyone else online without my school’s permission.

9. I will not hide things that I am doing on the device (online or offline) from my teachers.

10. If I have a technical problem with the device, I will inform my teachers and ask for their help.

11. I understand that I am not responsible for what other people say and do on the Internet; therefore, if someone else online says or does something offensive or disturbing, or if I see images on a website that make me feel upset or disturbed in any way, I will tell my teacher. I will not respond to any messages that make me feel upset, angry or scared. I will not share the offensive or disturbing thing with other students.

12. I have read and agree to abide by the Mount Maunganui College Acceptable Internet Use Policy.

Digital Device Agreement

I AGREE TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE AGREEMENT:



Parent / Caregiver Signature: Date:


THIS IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLYTHIS IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY

Acceptable Internet Usage Agreement

Email/Moodle and Passwords

All students have an email address at the college.

Your email address will be based on your first name and your surname (all lowercase and no space between)

….so student John Smith would have the email address : [email protected]

Passwords are generated by the school database and cannot be changed.

All students should know their password. This login and password is also used for Moodle and printing.

Mount Maunganui College Acceptable Internet Usage Agreement

Student

I understand and will abide by the above Acceptable Internet Usage Agreement. I further understand that any violation of the regulations above is unethical and may constitute a criminal offence. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary action may be taken, and/or appropriate legal action may be instituted.



Parent or Guardian

As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Acceptable Internet Usage Agreement. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes. I recognise it is impossible for Mount Maunganui College to restrict access to all controversial materials, and I will not hold the school (or any of its personnel) responsible for materials acquired on the network. Further, I accept responsibility for supervision if and when my child's use of downloaded material is not in a school setting. I hereby give my permission to allow Internet access for my child.

Parent / Caregiver Name: Date:

Parent / Caregiver Signature:

From time to time, Mount Maunganui College system administrators will make determinations on whether specific uses of the network are consistent with the acceptable use practice.

1. Mount Maunganui College specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through the Internet. Information (including text, graphics, video, etc.) from Internet sources used in student assignments and reports should be cited the same as references to printed materials. (See handout acknowledging your sources.)

2. Security - Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you can identify a security problem on the Internet, you must notify the System Administrator or the Principal. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Users shall not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the network. Attempts to gain unauthorised access to system programs or computer equipment will result in cancellation of user privileges. Downloading of information must be first approved by the teacher in charge once students have been advised that this process is allowed. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to school computers.

3. Vandalism - Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges as well as other consequences. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm, modify, or destroy computer hardware, data of another user, Internet, or any of the other networks that are connected to the Internet backbone. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.

4. Inappropriate Use - Mount Maunganui College teachers and The Board of Trustees through the Principal will deem what is inappropriate use. The Principal may request the suspension or termination of computer use of any user who violates these acceptable use practices.

Internet access is available to students and teachers at Mount Maunganui College. The Internet offers vast and diverse resources to both students and staff. This service to teachers and students will help to promote educational excellence in our school by facilitating resource sharing, communication, and skills in finding and using information and innovative teaching programmes. The Internet is an electronic highway connecting thousands of computers worldwide and millions of individual users.

Students and staff have access to:

1. Electronic mail communication with people all over the world.2. Information and news from government sources, research institutions, and other sources.3. Public domain software and shareware of all types.

Access to computers and people all over the world also allows for the availability of material that may not be considered to be of educational value in the context of a school setting. On a global network it is impossible to control all materials, and an industrious user may discover controversial information. We (Mount Maunganui College) firmly believe that the valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far outweigh the possibility that users may access material that is not consistent with the learning outcomes of the curriculum. Life is a series of choices and consequences. Mount Maunganui College has chosen to make Internet resources available to students, and the consequence is that they will have access to enormous amounts of information. If a student chooses to use these resources for finding information that will be of assistance in learning, the consequence will be continued access to the Internet. If a student chooses to access resources that are objectionable, adult-oriented, or restricted, the consequence will be suspension or termination of access privileges. The signatures at the end of this document indicate each party who signed has read the terms and conditions and understands their significance.

1. Computer and Internet Terms and Conditions

1.1 Acceptable Use - The original purpose of the Internet was, and largely still is, to support research and education in and among academic institutions all over the world by providing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. The use of school computers must support education and research that is consistent with the learning outcomes of the curriculum. Use of another organisation’s network or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for that network. Transmission of any material in violation of any NZ regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material or material protected by trade secret.

1.2 Network Etiquette - Users are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include (but are not limited to) the following:

1.2.1 Be polite. Do not get abusive in your messages to others.

1.2.2 Use appropriate language. Do not swear or use any other inappropriate language. Illegal activities are strictly forbidden.

1.2.3 Note that computer use, Internet use and electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. People who operate the system do have access to all aspects of the network. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.

1.2.4 Do not use the network in such a way that you would disrupt the use of the network by other users.

1.2.5 All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property (i.e., copyrighted).

1.2.6 As stated under the Harmful Digital Communications Act all uses of ICT must not:

1.2.6.1 disclose sensitive personal facts about a person;1.2.6.2 be threatening, intimidating, or menacing;1.2.6.3 be grossly offensive;1.2.6.4 be indecent or obscene;1.2.6.5 be used to harass a person;1.2.6.6 make a false allegation;1.2.6.7 breach confidences;1.2.6.8 incite or encourage anyone to send a deliberately harmful message;1.2.6.9 incite or encourage a person to commit suicide; and1.2.6.10 denigrate a person’s colour, race, ethnic or national origins, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

1.2.7 Under the HDCA, harmful digital communications can be private messages or public content. They include when someone uses the internet, email, apps, social media or mobile phones to send or publish harmful content.



Contact Details

MMC ABSENCE NOTIFICATION

575 3096 EXT 828or email:[email protected]

PLEASE STATE REASON FOR ABSENCE INDICATE IF DOCTOR / DENTIST / ILLNESS OR STATE OTHER REASON

LEADERSHIPPrincipal Mr A Sinton

Associate PrincipalMrs T Yule

Deputy PrincipalMrs M Ballard

Deputy Principal / KaitiakiMr B Horlock

Deputy PrincipalMr M October

Deputy PrincipalMr A van der Beek

ArtMr M Linklater

Commerce Mrs D Hodge

Computing Mr M Burch

Dance / Drama Mr W Flanagan

English Ms P Tinning

ESOL / International StudentsMr H Burns

Food and NutritionMrs C Fuller

LanguagesMs T Williams

Māori Mr T Pryor

Mathematics Mr D Cleland

MusicMrs W Stewart

Physical Education / HealthMiss E Porteous

Science Mrs R Burggraaf

Social ScienceMr D Boston

Specialist Classroom TeacherMrs C Lindsey

Sports Co-ordinatorMr T Cochrane

TechnologyMr S Embling

Work ExperienceMr G Skudder

PASTORAL CAREYear 9 DeanMiss A Yule

Year 10 DeanMr M Candler

Year 11 Dean Mr H Lacey

Year 12 DeanMs J Harray

Year 13 Dean Ms D Shepherd

GUIDANCE PERSONNELCareers DevelopmentMrs J Doherty

Guidance Counsellor Ms F Hutcheson Mr R Wigelsworth Mrs C Wilson

KaitiakiMr B Horlock (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāi Te Rangi)Mrs H Hoult (Ngāti Ranginui)

SENCOMrs K BurnsMiss A Devereux

Student NurseMrs L Ferris

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY

CONTACT DETAILSPhysical / Postal Address: Maunganui RoadMount Maunganui 3116

Telephone: 07 575 3096Email: [email protected]: www.mmc.school.nz

SUPPORT STAFFAttendance OfficerMr P Snow

Business ManagerMrs D Beattie

Canteen ManagerMrs F Warner

Gateway Co-ordinatorMrs R Swinkells

International ManagerMrs M Roberts

IT TechnicianMr J Humphries

Library ManagerMrs M Bromwich

Office ManagerMrs A Wright

Principal's Personal AssistantMs T Swinbank

Property ManagerMr J Beattie

Student Enrolment / FinanceMrs A Hunt

Truancy OfficerMr R Clarke

EOTC Agreement

GENERIC CONSENT FOR EOTC

STUDENT ID NUMBER

Our school believes in using a range of environments and experiences to enhance our students’ learning. At Mount Maunganui College we are fortunate to have ready access to the beach, the Mount, and other places in our area and beyond. We are also close to various community facilities, such as ASB Baypark Arena and the Art Gallery. These areas are rich learning environments for our students both in and out of school. Our school values the concept of providing students with opportunities. Thus some of the learning for students occurs beyond the school site and this document is seeking your consent for your child/ren to participate in such learning. The Ministry of Education’s EOTC guidelines identify four EOTC activity types, each with recommended types of parental/caregiver consent. In brief they are:

Type of event Description Type of consent

A On site- in the school grounds (i) Lower risk environments eg orienteering, swimming in school

pool

(i) No consent sought or Generic consent

B

Off-site events in the local community and Tauranga region occurring in school time. (i) Lower risk environments eg A French class visiting a French

café; Athletics day; Cross country event; running on Mauao, Careers Trips

(ii) Higher risk environments* eg sea kayaking with Waimarino; surfing at the beach;

(i) Generic consent at enrolment. (ii) Separate consent for each event or programme

C

Off-site events - finishing after school finishes (i) Lower risk environments eg seeing an art exhibition in the

evening (ii) Higher risk environments* eg Full day tramp in the Kaimai

ranges; Going to Field days

(i) Generic consent at enrolment. (ii) Separate consent for each event or programme

D Off-site residential overnight events (i) Lower risk environments eg leadership conferences (ii) Higher risk environments* eg school camps and overseas

trips

(i) Separate consent for each event (ii) Separate consent for each event or programme

*Involves risk assessed to be greater than that associated with the average family activity. GENERIC CONSENT: I agree to the participation of FORM CLASS: (student’s name)

in lower risk category A and B and C, EOTC events while a student at Mount Maunganui College. I have provided the school with up to date medical, supervision and learning information through the enrolment form and will make every endeavour to keep this information current. My son / daughter has permission to travel by school minibus, bus or staff vehicle to various venues: Yes / No Caregiver’s Name: Signature:

Date:

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Documents

MOUNT MAUNGANUI COLLEGE · Learning Classes For their curriculum learning, Year 9 and 10 students will be placed into learning classes except for the Design Learning class and the