SPECIAL CHARACTER PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT · Te Paea Ms Santa Jonck [email protected] 824 CHANGE OF ADDRESS / PHONE In the case of an emergency it is important that the College

Email: [email protected], Webpage: www.wesley.school.nz September 2015

Issue 2015/7

SPECIAL CHARACTER

Wesley College has a

direct affiliation with the

Methodist Church and, with

the support of the Church

provides education

based on the beliefs of

Methodism.

POINTS OF INTEREST

Principal’s Comment

2016 Scholarships

Boarding Costs

Returning Slips

Leaver’s Dinner

Senior Prize Giving

Junior Prize Giving

Senior Ball

School Uniform

Procedure

2015 NCEA Timetable

2016 Wesley Grants

PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT

Wesley College has celebrated some outstanding successes in the last

month.

The U15 Rugby team travelled to Dunedin for the National Tournament

with U15s defeating some of the strongest rugby schools in the country to

claim the national title for the first time in our history. Congratulations to the

staff and boys involved, not only on the result, but also for your excellent

conduct on and off the field.

In the same week our 1st XIII League team claimed the New Zealand title in

the development grade at the National Tournament. Wetere Pompey (Year

12 student) was selected for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby

League team. Congratulations Wetere.

Lopeti Mafi (Year 13 student) was also contracted by the Canterbury Bull-

dogs NRL team and begins his training in Sydney in November. Well done

Lopeti.

Congratulations to Sia Puamau (Year 13 student) who has been named

captain of the Counties Manukau U18s Women’s rugby team and to top off

an excellent series of results the Junior Boys Basketball team claimed the

title in the local competition. Congratulations boys.

Senior examinations have been the focus recently. Results will be returned

to students before the end of the term. Senior students are encouraged to

build on these results and to work hard to achieve better/higher results at the

end of the year. External NCEA examinations are not far away and our full

attention is required from this point forward.

Congratulations to Zuriel Togiatama and Savelina Vehikite two Year 12

students who are the first students this year to earn their NCEA Certificate

for their year level. This is a fantastic effort and shows what hard work can

produce. Good luck, Zuriel as you push on for an endorsement.

The election for the Board of Trustees student representative was conducted

on Friday, the 18th of September The result will be declared to the student

body before the end of the week.

PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER Issue 2015/7 Page 2

Elected Parent Representatives

Mrs Susan Easther 078254433

Mr Jeff Johansson 0211364723

Ms Ruby Schaumkel

Mrs Uinise Smythe 0212334349

Mr Steven Hargreaves Principal

Proprietors Appointed Representatives

Mr David McGeorge 095355092

Mr Norman Johnston 095757524

Mrs P Tala'imanu 092634484

Ms Gillian Laird 02108339847

Mr Ben Hancock Staff Rep

2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Meetings are held at 5pm in the meeting room beside the dining room.

Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend the open section of the Board meeting.

Oct 15 Nov 12 December 10

BOARD OF TRUSTEES - MEETING SCHEDULE

SCHOOL UNIFORM PROCEDURE

SENIOR PRIZE GIVING:

Date: Friday, 20 November 2015

Time: 7pm.

Venue: Te Whare Angitu / Recreation Centre

Parents, caregivers and guardians are cordially invited to attend Senior Prize Giving.

SENIOR LEAVER’S DINNER:

Date: Friday, 4 December 2015

Time: 7pm

Venue: Te Whare Rourounui / Dining Room

Parents, caregivers and guardians of senior students are cordially invited to attend Leaver’s Dinner.

Leavers Dinner is preceded by a Chapel Service which you are also invited to.

The Chapel Service will be held in the Chapel commencing at 6pm.

JUNIOR PRIZE GIVING:

Date: Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Time: 5pm

Venue: Te Whare Rourounui / Dining Room

Parents, caregivers and guardians are cordially invited to attend Junior Prize Giving.

At the end of Prize Giving families are invited to dinner before departing for Christmas holidays

Included with this Newsletter is a copy of the School Uniform Procedure. Please ensure that you read the

procedure carefully with your son / daughter.

SENIOR PRIZE GIVING / LEAVER’S DINNER / JUNIOR PRIZE GIVING

PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT: continued

Enrolments for 2016 are in full flow. If you have family members planning to enrol for 2016 please complete

the process as soon as possible to assist our planning. Families are reminded that some Scholarships are

available for boys and girls who will be new to Wesley College and are wanting to attend as a day student or

boarder. Please see the website or contact the school office for an application.

Parents of boarders are reminded that all fees must be paid and up-to-date by January 2016 if you wish your

child to board in 2016. Please contact the office if you need to discuss payment options.

I wish all students, families and staff a safe and pleasant holiday. We look forward to seeing you in term 4.


TERM School Term Begins Boarders Return Day Students Return School Term Ends

4 12 October 11 October 12 October 8 December

Please do not visit your son / daughter during the school day 8:30 - 3:30pm.

Students will not be asked to come from their timetabled class unless it is urgent.

Parents who wish to drop off packages can leave these in the office for collection by the student after school.

VISITING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

2015 TERM DATES

‘FAST AND FURIOUS 15’

DATE: Friday, 2 October 2015

VENUE: Rendezous Hotel

71 Mayoral Dr, Auckland

TIME: 6.30—11pm

TICKETS: $90 single, from the College Office

CONTACT: Mr David Faitala (teacher in charge)

Transport to and from the venue is the responsibility of parents

and guardians.

Parents/guardians are advised that Wesley College does not promote any pre ball or

after ball function.

Parents/caregivers should be aware of the legal issues associated with after ball

functions and the supply of alcohol to minors.

PRE/AFTER BALL FUNCTIONS

SENIOR BALL

CLOTHING

Please ensure all items of clothing are named and your

student has a full set of the number one uniform, and

for boys their white shirts are able to be buttoned up

at the neck and their ties are the right size.

MEDICATION

Please ensure all medication is handed into the

Matrons on arrival with instructions for its use.

Boarders return: 11 October 2015, by 5pm

Day students return: 12 October 2015, 8.20am

CELLPHONES

Cellphones may not be used during teaching

time and the College will not take responsibility

for any misuse, damage or loss of a cellphone.

BEGINNING TERM 4

JUNIOR EXAMINATIONS

Year 9 and 10 students have examinations from Monday, 2 November to Friday, 6 November

2015.

Please ensure that your son has the right equipment in preparation for his examination.

2015 WESLEY COLLEGE HOSTEL OFFICE HOURS

The Wesley College hostels are open:

TERM TIME: 6.30am - 8.30am Monday to Friday

3.20pm - 10pm Monday to Friday

College Phone Number: (09) 2370224

Fax Number: (09) 2383582

HOSTELS: Ext

Director of Boarding Mr Chris Field [email protected] 846

Te Whare Taina Mr Murray and Mrs Cheryl Cudby [email protected] 850

Te Whare Maia Ms Aileen Nelson [email protected] 851

Te Whare Pakeke Mr Saua Leaupepetele [email protected] 861

Caughey Mrs Liz Leaupepe [email protected] 854

Harding Mr Tony Alatini [email protected] 842

Te Paea Ms Santa Jonck [email protected] 824

CHANGE OF ADDRESS / PHONE

In the case of an emergency it is important that the College has up-to-date contact details for parents and caregivers

of students.

Please contact the College office to speak to Mrs Smith on (09) 2370224 to advise any changes to your contact

details.

The Wesley College school office is open:

TERM TIME: 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday

HOLIDAY TIME: 9am - 3pm, Monday to Friday

College Phone Number: (09) 2370224

Fax Number: (09) 2383582

Email Address: [email protected]

Website: www.wesley.school.nz

TERM School Term

Begins

Boarders

Return

Day Students

Return

School Term

Ends

1 29 January

2 February

3 February

Subject changes/

confirmation for Y12 & 13

All Boarders Return

Full School Commences

All Day Students Return

15 April

2 2 May 1 May 2 May 8 July

3 25 July 24 July 25 July 23 September

4 10 October 9 October 10 October 9 December

2015 WESLEY COLLEGE OFFICE HOURS

2016 TERM DATES



2016 ENROLMENT

Wesley College is an integrated

Christian multi-cultural school

with a Methodist character.

Located at Paerata 7 Km North

of Pukekohe.

Boys are enrolled in Years 9 - 13

Girls are enrolled in Years 9 - 13

2016 INTERVIEWS

Applications for Admission are

currently being taken for 2016.

An application can be downloaded from

www.wesley.school.nz or alternatively

contact the school office on:

Ph (09) 2370224, Fax (09) 2383582

Email [email protected]

Applications have already been received and interviews are in progress for parents / guardians of students seeking

enrolment at Wesley College in 2016.

A Returning Slip was included with the August Principal’s Newsletter.

An indication of whether your son / daughter is returning in 2016 would be appreciated so that decisions can be

made as to how many new students to accept.

Please complete and return the form to the College Office by 13 October 2015 to secure a place for your son /

daughter for 2016.

2016 RETURNING SLIPS / CONTACT DETAILS UPDATE

The Wesley Boarding Grant is a means tested grant that assists with boarding costs.

The Grant must be applied for every year.

2016 Wesley Boarding Grant applications were posted with the term 3 boarding statements.

Applications are due now.

Should you have any enquires please contact Mrs Sue Tilsley, Finance Officer on (09) 2370224 ext 805.

2016 WESLEY GRANT APPLICATION - DUE NOW!

TERM FOUR CALENDAR

SUNDAY 11 Oct 5pm Boarders return from school holidays by 5pm

MONDAY 12 Oct 8.20am TERM FOUR COMMENCES

Day Students sign in by 8.20am.

MONDAY 26 Oct Labour Weekend

MONDAY 6 Nov 9.30am NZQA Examinations Begin—timetable attached

FRIDAY 20 Nov 7pm Senior Prize Giving, 7pm

MONDAY 2 Nov Year 9 and 10 Examinations Commence

FRIDAY 6 Nov Year 9 and 10 Examinations End

FRIDAY 4 Dec 5pm

6pm

NZQA Examinations End

Chapel / Leavers Dinner

TUESDAY 8 Dec 5pm Junior Prize Giving, 5pm

Following Prize Giving students may leave for Christmas

holidays

mailto:[email protected]

INTRODUCTION

Under Nag 5 the Wesley College Board of Trustees (“the Board”) operates a School Uniform Policy

which addresses expectation of a high standard of appearance

Under that Policy the Board has set guidelines for the administration of the Policy

PROCEDURE:

Wesley College has two sets of official uniform.

The No.1 school uniform which is to be worn correctly to all special occasions as directed by staff eg:

School functions home and away from school (sports tours, cultural and social visits).

Chapel on the weekends

The daily school uniform which is to be worn correctly at all times during the school day.

Attendance at school

Travelling to and from school

Wesley College is proud of its uniform and expects the No. 1 Uniform and the daily school uniform to be

worn respectfully. School rules apply to both uniform sets.

The wearing of an incorrect uniform, or a mixture of school uniform, sports gear and civilian clothes, is not

acceptable.

After school wear, particularly after a sports practice, students may either change into correct uniform, or go

home in sports gear.

Students not in the correct uniform are required to have a note from home explaining the reason for the

discrepancy. The note is to be handed to the form class teacher for approval no later than 9am on the day

concerned.

All items of the uniform should be clearly labelled with the student's name and house.

STUDENT HAIR / PERSONAL GROOMING

Students are expected to wear their hair styled in a reasonably conventional way.

Hair must be kept tidy throughout the normal activities of a school day.

Unnatural hair colours, or extreme colouring, streaks and patches of colour are not permitted.

Girls' hair must not hang below the shoulders and must be clear of the face and eyes.

Girls’ long hair must be tied up or back.

Plain hair ties/bands and clips in the colour of the students natural hair colour may be worn by girls to

contain the hair.

WESLEY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SCHOOL UNIFORM

PROCEDURE


Boys' hair must be clear of the face and not below the top edge of the collar.

Boys’ may not wear their hair tied up or back in a ponytail (with the exception of traditional cultural

or religious reasons as approved by the Principal)

Shaved or extreme styles are not permitted.

Boys’ Grooming

Boys must be clean-shaven at all times.

Makeup

Students may not wear makeup of any kind.

Nail polish, if worn, must be colourless.

The use of sunblock is encouraged, especially for summer outdoor activities.

Sunblock is available at the Health Clinic.

Jewellery

Students may not wear chains or necklaces around the neck.

Girls with pierced ears may wear one matching pair of small plain silver or gold unobtrusive studs in the

lower part of each earlobe. A wristwatch may be worn.

Boys are not permitted to wear jewellery other than a wristwatch.

Girls' Winter / Summer Skirts

Girls' skirts are worn full length.

Shoes

Shoes must be conventional black leather lace-up, black sandal with a back strap or a pair of dress standard

black leather slip on shoes.

Casual black shoes, sneakers or jandals may not be worn.

The Wesley College Board of Trustees approved this procedure at the August 2015 meeting.

This policy will be reviewed on / before the August meeting 2018.

13 August 2015

PRINCIPAL DATE


2015 Year 11 –13 Examination Timetable


Documents

SPECIAL CHARACTER PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT · Te Paea Ms Santa Jonck [email protected] 824 CHANGE OF ADDRESS / PHONE In the case of an emergency it is important that the College