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Student Handbook 2020
Student Handbook 2020 1
Contents
2-4 Where is everything? (maps)
5 Some History about Scots College
5 Some Key Staff
6 What are the main dates during the year?
7 What happens each day?
8 How do days differ across the week?
9 Who will my teachers be?
10 Who will be my House Tutor?
11 What is our House system all about?
12 What are the rules about uniform?
13 What sports and other activities can I do?
14 What can I do at lunchtime?
14 What do I do if I want to leave school during the day?
14 Homework and Private Study
15 Do I have to carry all my books around all day?
15 What about transport?
15 Will there be any socials or dances?
15 Can I bring a cellphone to school?
16 What happens when things don’t go to plan?
16 What happens if I lose an item of uniform?
17 What do the Prefects do, how will I recognise them?
17 The Prefects for 2020
18 What do the Middle School Leaders do?
18 The Middle School Leaders for 2020
18 Who is in charge of the Boarding House?
18 How do I receive feedback on my progress?
19 Abbreviations & Acronyms at Scots College
The content of this handbook is subject to change throughout the year.
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Some History about Scots College
The College was founded as a Presbyterian Boys’ College largely through the efforts of the Very Rev Dr James Gibb and the Hon J G W Aitken. It opened on 9 February 1916 on the site in Thorndon where Queen Margaret College is now. Three years later in 1919, the College moved to its present site in Strathmore Park, with two headmasters, Dr Uttley and Mr Dickinson (imagine two headmasters!). Then in 202 the Senior School changed to become co-educational. The College is essentially a day school but does have a weekly boarding unit (Gibb
House).
Some Key StaffHeadmaster Mr YulePrincipal of the Senior School Mr Zachariassen Principal of the Middle School Mr AllenDeputy Principal, Curriculum Mr Smith Deputy Principal, Pastoral Mr Laverock (Senior School)Deputy Principal, Pastoral Ms Gibbs (Senior School)Deputy Principal, Pastoral Mr Struthers (Middle School)Assistant Principal, Pastoral Mr Flood (Yr 7-8)Chaplain Mr Jackson College Counsellor Ms Calder
House Deans: Aitken Mr Slack Fergusson Ms McGee Glasgow Mrs Hall MacKenzie Mr Sinnamon Mawson Mr Brookes Plimmer Mr Jarry Smith Mr Rehutai Uttley Mr Leslie
Other people you might meet are the Chief Financial Officer, Mr O’Neill, Mrs Bolton in Reception, Mrs Short in the College Shop, Ms Calcott who is the Headmaster’s Personal Assistant and Ms Hedges who is the Middle School Principal’s Personal Assistant.
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What happens each day?Years 7 & 8 report to their Tutor Rooms at 8.30am.
Years 9-13 must be at school before 8.30am each day. This allows time for you to go to your
locker to sort out your books for periods 1 and 2. Daily Notices will be given to students before
break time in Period 2.
A bell rings at 8.40am which is the signal for you to go to class, ready for an 8.45am start to
Period 1.
TERM 1 (SUMMER TERM)Monday 20 January Wellington Anniversary DayWednesday 29 January College opens for all Years 1-13 students Thursday 6 February Waitangi Day - College closedMonday 16 March – 20 March EOTC Week (Week 8 of Term)Monday 30 March – 3 April Summer Tournament Week (Week 10 of Term)Thursday 9 April Final day of Term 1 (Summer Term) Saturday 25 April ANZAC Day (observed Monday 27 April)
TERM 2 (AUTUMN TERM)Tuesday 28 April Classes resume for all after Term 1 holidays Monday 1 June Queen’s Birthday, College closedTuesday 2 June Staff Professional Development Day, College closedFriday 3 July Final day of Term 2 (Autumn Term)
TERM 3 (WINTER TERM) Monday 27 July Classes resume for all after Term 2 holidaysSunday 23 August Founders ServiceSaturday 29 August – 1 September Founders Break begins after sport, College closed Monday 31 August – 4 September Winter Tournament WeekWednesday 2 September Classes resume after Founders’ break Friday 25 September Final day of Term 3 (Winter Term)
TERM 4 (SPRING TERM)Monday 12 October Classes resume for all after Term 3 holidaysMonday 26 October Labour Day, College closedTuesday 24 November Senior School Prize giving (Final day for Y11-Y13)Thursday 3 December Middle School Prize giving (Final day for Y7-Y10)Friday 4 December Prep Prize giving (Final day for Years 1-6)
What are the main dates during the year?
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Who will my teachers be?Your timetable will give your teacher codes. Here is the list of teachers with their codes.
How do days differ across the week? Monday House meetings in your House meeting rooms, followed by a
Tutor Group meeting for Years 7-13 from 2pm − 2.30pm.
Wednesday Assembly in the Hall – Senior School from 12.15 – 12.45pm;
Middle School from 12.45 – 1.15pm or tutor time for Middle
School/Senior School. There are also special assembly
arrangements on Week B Wednesday.
Friday Chapel Service in the Chapel – Senior School from 1pm − 1.30pm
and Middle School from 12.15pm − 12.45pm.
(The Chapel/Assembly Hall is known as the Chapel if a church service is held there, or as the
Hall when Assembly or other activities are held there.)
On Wednesdays there are nearly always inter House competitions going on.
There is another period of tutor time from 2pm − 2.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Teaching staff 2020 Staff Code
Allen, Matt ALM
Bajema, Gerald BAJ
Beard, Kirsten BEK
Bell, Trudi BEL
Bennett, Sheree BEN
Berghan, Rose BER
Berry, David BED
Bondett, Kate BOK
Boni, Eileen BON
Bradley, Sophie BRS
Brookes, Callum BRC
Brown, Sarah BRO
Calvert, Joanna CAJ
Capstick, Marc CAP
Clayton, Matt CLA
Connell, Peter CON
de Swardt, Maryka DES
Down, Clinton DOW
Dyer, Daniel DYE
Eastman, Paula EAS
Finny, Julia FIN
Flood, Seamus FLO
Gaffney, Karen GAK
Gaffney, Shane GAF
Gibbs, Amanda GIB
Giffin, Scott GIF
Griffiths, Liesel GRI
Hall, Claire HAC
Hamilton, Alistair HAM
Teaching staff 2020 Staff Code
Hawley, Rob HAW
Henley-Smith, Gary HEN
Henry, Rachel HER
Holmes, Russell HOL
Hoult, Jules HOU
Jackson ,David JAC
Jarry, Matt JAR
Jasmat, Jayshree JAS
Jenkins, Leanne JEN
Jones, Kate JON
Kidd, Bridget KID
Kilvington, Rob KIL
Laing, Pip LAI
Laverock, Jason LAV
Lawrenson, Stephen LAW
Lee, Jah Wee LEE
Leslie, Ian LES
Lucas, Barrie LUC
Manighetti, Barbara MAN
Marquez, Maria MAR
McGee, Hannah MCG
McKnight, Mike MCK
Miller, Tessa MIT
Morrison, Craig MOR
Nel, Marius NEM
Nelson, Brian NEL
Nikora, Emerson NIK
O'Rourke, Gabby ORO
Papadopoulos, Victoria PAP
Teaching staff 2020 Staff Code
Patrick, Mandy PAM
Patterson, Ivan PAT
Perniskie, Nicola PER
Ranchod, Anand RAN
Redgrave, Mark RED
Reeve, Melissa REE
Rehutai, Anthony REH
Roland, Rosemary ROL
Rowe, Matthew ROW
Rutherford, Paul RUT
Sadat, Leila SAL
Sinnamon, Nick SIN
Slack, Adrian SLA
Smith, Alan SMI
Struthers, Will STR
Sutton, Margaret SUT
Swanson, Marie SWA
Tanuvasa, Trey TAT
Townsend, Luc TOW
Watkinson, Lauren WAT
Whitehouse, Harrison WHI
Wilson, Glenn WIL
Wright, Eloise WRE
Wright, Greg WRI
Yang, Gerald YAN
Yule, Graeme YUL
Zachariassen, Christian ZAC
Zhan, Mei ZHA
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Our Houses
House Colour House Dean Tutors Head of House Room
Aitken Blue Mr Slack Mr Holmes, Mr Capstick, Miss Papadopoulos, Ms Reeve, Mr Nelson, Mr Rowe, Ms Finny
Jackson Drummond
P9/10
Fergusson Green Miss McGee Mr Clayton, Dr Manighetti, Mr Gaffney, Mr Yang, Ms Brown, Ms Swanson, Mrs de Swardt
Nicholas Spencer
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Glasgow Red Mrs Hall Ms Sadat, Mr Lucas, Mr Lawrenson, Mr Lee, Mr Berry, Mr Hamilton, Mrs Griffiths
Jonty Bird CL1
MacKenzie Yellow Mr Sinnamon Mr Connell, Ms Eastman, Miss Jones, Mr Wilson, Mr Patterson, Mr Rutherford, Ms Bondett
Alexander Paulsen
LSLT
Mawson Maroon Mr Brookes Ms Bradley, Mr Nel, Mrs Laing, Miss Boni, Ms Calvert, Mrs Tanuvasa, Mr Dyer
Cameron Davis-Herlihy
S10
Plimmer Sky Blue Mr Jarry Mr Whitehouse, Ms Sutton, Miss O’Rourke, Mr Giffin, Mr Morrison, Mr Hawley, Miss Berghan
Matthew Robles AR2
Smith Navy Blue
Mr Rehutai Mr Bajema, Mr Hoult, Ms Kidd, Mr Kilvington, Ms Bennett, Ms Jasmat, Miss Wright
John Mitchell 13/14
Uttley Black Mr Leslie Mr Redgrave, Ms Marquez, Ms Watkinson, Ms Henry, Mr McKnight, Mr Townsend, Mrs Zhan
Arran Dorfling 03/04
Each House has a House Dean and tutors, and these are the people who monitor your progress
from Years 7 – 13, offering support and guidance. They are also the teachers to whom you will
go if things go wrong. You also have a Head of House who is one of the College Prefects as
well as Year 10 Student House Representative.
You will hear the name ‘Gibb House’ which is the name of the Boarding House – all boarders
are also in one of the Houses above.
What is our House system all about?The eight houses of the Middle & Senior Schools provide the primary means of pastoral
care and support to students from Years 9-13, together with the various inter-house sport and
cultural activities. House Deans lead houses and teachers act as tutors in the House tutor
groups, which enable more individual care and conversation about the needs of each student.
The main driver is the PERFORM Tutorial Programme. Students have weekly activities that are
specific to their year group and linked to the PERFORM attributes/themes. For example, one
activity is working on goal setting as part of the focus on the theme of Purpose. Student work
in tutorials is completed on their e-portfolios which have been set up and managed by their
tutors on Onenote. The e-portfolios also function as a place for students to display examples of
work, record their involvement in house activities, service, sport and culture.
There is also a monthly award – PERFORMer of the Month, awarded one each to the Middle
and Senior Schools. These are decided via staff nominations. Students are nominated for
positive behaviour that is linked to the relevant PERFORM theme of that month.
For more details about our PERFORM programme go to
www.scotscollege.school.nz/middle-school/pastoral-care/p-e-r-f-o-r-m/
The Houses also compete in a full inter-house programme of activities.
There is a big house Dinner for Years 7-13 held towards the end of the year when the house
acknowledges the achievements during the year. You and your parents will be invited to this.
Inter House CompetitionAthleticsBadminton (Senior and Junior)Basketball (Senior and Junior)Battle of the BandsChess (Senior and Junior)Cross CountryDebating (Senior)Hockey (Senior)Music
Quiz (Senior)Slowpitch (Senior and Junior)Soccer (Senior and Junior)Swimming (tbc)Table tennis (Senior and Junior)Tennis (Senior and Junior)Tug of War (Senior and Junior)Volleyball (Senior and Junior)
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What Sports and other Activities can I do?There are two ways of joining in. One is to represent your House in the inter-House
competition and the other is to join in some of the College activities.
College Activites Teachers to see if you’re interested
Sports
Athletics Mr Henley Smith
Badminton Mr Holmes
Basketball Mr Brookes
Cricket Mr Burgess
Cross country Mr Henley-Smith
Cycling Mr Morrison
Floorball TBC
Football Mr Capstick
Futsal Mr Townsend
Golf Mr Lucas (Coaching programme)
Handball TBC
Hockey TBC
Life saving Ms O’Rourke
Rowing Mr Carr-Smith
Rugby Mr Rasch
Sailing Mr Jarry (Learn to Sail)
Swimming Mr Morrison
Tennis Mr Struthers
Touch Rugby Mr Sinnamon
Underwater hockey Mr Rutherford
College Activites Teachers to see if you’re interested
Volleyball Mr Yang
Water polo TBC
Cultural
Chess TBC
Debating Ms Papadopoulos
Drama Mrs Eastman
Music Mr Patterson
Pipe Band Mr Leslie
MAPS Mr Nikora
Service
Duke of Edinburgh Mr Redgrave and Ms Bradley
For any more information on sports please see the following people;
Director of Sport Mr Gaffney
Sports Coordinator Mrs Henley-Smith
House Activities co-ordinator Mr Flood
EOTC co-ordinator Mr Connell
Keep a regular eye on the daily notices to see if there is any information on the activities you
want to do. Daily notices are available on the College website and on various screens around
the College.
What are the rules about uniform?You are expected to stick to the rules about uniform. The number one (formal) uniform must
be worn on the first day of term (except for Term 1 2020), each Friday for Chapel, trips away,
hosting visiting schools and other designated occasions. Number two (daily) uniform is worn at
all other times (Monday to Thursday).
Middle and Senior boys: Number one - blazer, white shirt, Middle or Senior School tie, and either long trousers or Ie
Faitaga, black leather school shoes and black socks – jersey optional
Number two - blazer, grey shirt, Middle or Senior School tie and either short trousers or long
trousers, black leather school shoes with grey school socks (or black socks with long trousers) –
jersey optional
Senior girls: Number one - blazer, white blouse, Senior School tie, and either skirt or long trousers, black
leather school shoes with grey school socks – cardigan or jersey optional
Number two - blazer, grey blouse, Senior School tie and either a skirt, short or long trousers,
black leather school shoes with grey school socks – cardigan or jersey optional
When the College blazer is worn, the tie must also be worn, and both items are always worn
outside the College grounds as well as for Chapel, Assembly or a meeting with the Headmaster
or Principal.
If a student is cycling to school, they may do so without wearing their College blazer but should
have it with them in case it is required during the day (for Chapel, Assembly etc.) Any student
cycling or scootering must wear a helmet.
All items of uniform, apart from shoes, must be purchased from the Uniform Shop and
everything should be named. Any outer garment, such as rainwear, must be black. Sportswear
worn for both Inter-House and Inter-School activities must be school regulation and is available
from the Uniform Shop.
If a singlet or undergarment is worn under a shirt or blouse, it must be plain white or of natural
skin tone.
Hair ties, ribbons, clips or bands must be plain black or the colour of the wearer’s hair. Gold and
silver hair accessories are not acceptable.
The uniform should at all times be worn neatly, tidily and with pride.
For more about our Standards and Expectations, see the Standards and Expectations
Handbook found on the College website.
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What can I do at lunchtime?You can eat your lunch. If your parents have paid for a Dining Hall lunch then you go to
Chartres Hall. If you bring your own lunch then you go and eat it in the Quad (but not in the
school buildings) unless it is wet in which case you go to particular classrooms to eat your
lunch. These Year groups have these wet lunch rooms;
Year 7&8: Tutor Rooms
Year 9: 03 and 04
Year 10: G3 and G4
Year 9&10 can go to the Tuckshop to buy some food. Year 7&8 parents can order your lunch
online at www.wrapitup.co.nz and this will be delivered to your classroom.
If you need a transport pass these can be ordered online and collected from the College Shop.
On Wednesdays there are often inter-House competitions going on, and if you are not
personally involved it is hoped you will go along and support your House. Thursday is also a
time when your Dean/Tutor may wish to see you and the others in your House or you may be
involved in cultural groups or clubs.
You can play on the fields, courts, in the inner or outer quads but you can’t leave the grounds
unless you are in Year 13. Ball games should not be played in the inner quad. When playing on
the fields you must not wear your College blazer, tie or jersey.
What do I do if I want to leave school during the day?If you have an appointment card or a letter from your parents requesting permission, then you
must have it signed by your Dean. As you leave you must sign out in the main Reception (see
Ground Floor map). You must also sign in again when you return to school.
If you are sick you will see the Nurse and she will contact Reception.
Homework and Private StudyHomework is a key part of learning and succes in the Middle and Senior Schools. Our
expectations around the type and amount of homework completed by our students gradually
increase through the Middle School years in preparation for studying the IB Diploma
Programme or NCEA in the Senior School.
Do I have to carry all my books around all day?No you don’t, and you shouldn’t! You are given a locker (which you should padlock – give the
spare key to the House Dean in case you lose yours). Then before school put in your bag just
enough books for periods 1 and 2 and leave the rest in your locker. Then at interval you can get
the books for period 3,4 and at lunchtime you can get the books for periods 5.
What about transport?In the morning, buses run from the Railway Station, Karori, Churton Park, Crofton Downs,
Island Bay and the Hutt Valley to the College (your parents have already been given details).
A ferry operates between Days Bay and Seatoun. Students catching this ferry can also use a
shuttle bus which runs between Seatoun and Scots in the morning. All shuttles operate on a
termly basis.
In the afternoon, buses for the Railway Station and Karori leave at 3.40pm (which allows you
10 minutes after school finishes). These buses leave from the car park outside the Chapel/
Assembly Hall. For all these buses you use a snapper card.
You are, of course, expected to be well-behaved on the buses – no leaving your seats or loud
calling out, and you must wear your uniform neatly. In particular you should show courtesy
when getting on the buses, especially when there are younger students on the same bus.
You are able to top up your Snapper Card at the Uniform Shop, up to $30.00. If you are over 16
years old, your parents will need to contact the Snapper Card Head Office to have your student
fare updated each year you are at school.
Will there be any socials or dances?Yes, throughout the year Scots College will host a dance for various Year groups, for Year 8 and
above, organised mainly by the Year 13 Social Committee. Also you can get tickets for dances
at other schools (such as Chilton St James or Queen Margaret College).
Can I bring a cellphone to school?Yes you can, but it can only be used outside class time and must be switched off during class
time.
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What happens when things don’t go to plan?For a start, don’t panic. There are always people around the school to help you. In general
things don’t go wrong but just suppose the following happen:
Issue Solution
I have an issue with a class/subject Go and see your House Tutor or Dean. They will discuss things with you and help you sort things out
I feel sick at school Go and see the Nurse in the Health Centre (see main map). Make sure you seek permission from your teacher before going to the Health Centre
I have an issue with my locker or property /gear
Go and see your Dean first and they may direct you to Mr Struthers or Mr Laverock
I arrive at school late in the morning Before you go to class, report to Reception to sign in
I feel too ill to go to school Tell your parent/guardian and they will phone the College (380 7588) to say you won’t be coming in
I lost my timetable Log on to Scot-E and your timetable will appear on the front page
I forget to bring my lunch Go to the tuck shop (and if you have no money, your Dean may be able to help you)
I need to ring home You can use your cellphone between classes or see Reception who might be able to help
I have a personal but very private problem Go and see your Dean, the Chaplain, or the School Counsellor
For more about our Standards and Expectations, see the Behavioural Standards and
Expectations Handbook found on the College website.
What happens if I lose (or misplace) an item of uniform?Your uniform is, of course, all named so you can get it back quickly from the lost property. See
Mrs Bolton in Reception.
What do the Prefects do, how will I recognise them?These are very responsible senior students. They lead the College and also help whenever
there are any major activities when your parents come into the school.
They help organise the school dances, show prospective parents and students around the
College, help with buses at the end of the day, stand in the Chapel/Assembly Hall to make
sure people don’t misbehave. They wear kilts on special occasions like Chapel and so you can
recognise them there, and also they have a special badge on the right lapel of their jackets.
The Prefects for 2020 are as follows:Head Prefect Moses Moala-Mafi
Head of Senior School Hamish Kampman
Heads of HousesAitken Jackson Drummond Plimmer Matthew Robles
Fergusson Nicholas Spencer Smith John Mitchell
Glasgow Jonty Bird Uttley Arran Dorfling
MacKenzie Alexander Paulsen Gibb House Braden Fowell
Mawson Cameron Davis-Herlihy
Other College Prefects are:Dominic Ropeti Jack Archibald
Owen Barnett Jackson-Thomas (JT) Penn
Akash Marks Robert Apanowicz
Junyeop Lee Marco Davis
Luca Vertongen Piyabutr (John) Niemwiwad
Joseph Stewart Leon Bowie
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What do the Middle School Leaders do?The Middle School leaders are Year 10 students who have been appointed to specific positions
of responsibility within the Middle School. They are here to help you and to support the College
Prefects in their roles.
The Middle School Leaders for 2020 are as follows:Head Sebastian Jehle Deputy Charlie Dundon
Sports Charlie Knight Academic Alexander Shekouh
International Pannathat Boondoungprasert Arts Ben Bridle
Assembly Ned Harris Chapel Liam Barber
ICT Leader Jack Newman Wellbeing Semurana Fepulea’i
Service/Environmental Xandi Cooke
Prep School Leader Matthew Knight
The Middle School House RepresentativesAitken Rory Best Mawson Samuel Maitland
Fergusson Nahim Zennadi Plimmer Sam Kilduff
Glasgow Lachlan Bowker Smith Gabriel Hunt
MacKenzie Andrew Griffiths Uttley Samuel Watson
Who is in charge of the Boarding House (Gibb House)?Mr Henley-Smith is the Director of Boarding. Mr Sinnamon and Mr Capstick are Assistant
Director of Boarding.
How do I receive feedback on my progress?Teachers update their reports throughout the year. Your reports are available online. You will
receive feedback and feed forward directly from your teachers throughout the year.
At various points in the year, your parents are invited to discuss your progress. Of course, they
can contact your teachers or Dean at any time.
A Aitken House APCC Assistant Principal, Co-curricular AR Art Room CAH Chapel Assembly Hall CC Careers Centre CPAC Creative and Performing Arts Centre CR Computer Room DoABD Director of Administration & Business DevelopmentDoEHA Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award DPC Deputy Principal, Curriculum DPOPSS Deputy Principal, Operations and Pastoral Senior School DPOPMS Deputy Principal, Operations and Pastoral Middle School DR Drama Room ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages F Fergusson House G Glasgow House GR Graphics Room GSR Gym Seminar Room HD House Dean HoD Head of Department HM Headmaster HoH Head of House (student) HSC Hodge Sports Centre IB International Baccalaureate i/c In charge (of a subject)IC Information CentreLAC Learning area coordinatorLSLT Lesley Shelly Lecture TheatreM MacKenzie HouseMK McKinnon BlockMn Mawson HouseMR Music RoomMS Middle SchoolMYP Middle Years ProgrammeNCEA National Certificate of Educational AchievementNZQA New Zealand Qualifications AuthorityP Plimmer HousePMS Principal, Middle SchoolPPS Principal, Prep SchoolPS Prep SchoolPYP Primary Years ProgrammeS Smith HouseSC Sports Co-ordinatorSS Senior SchoolSSR (1) Sustained Silent ReadingSSR (2) Senior Seminar Room
Abbreviations & Acronyms at Scots College
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Phone +64 4 388 0850 Fax +64 4 388 2887 Email [email protected] www.scotscollege.school.nz