Fono (Meeting) May 30, 6.30pm - 8.00pm in the staffroom
We invite parents and fanau of Pasifika students, Years 9-13 to our first fono (meeting) for 2012.
Welcome to International Students!
WELCOME TO WAITAKERE COLLEGE, WAITAKERE CITY, WEST AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND!
Waitakere College warmly welcomes International students to our large multi-cultural West Auckland secondary school. We have students from over 65 different cultures in our school and we celebrate diversity.
We have an International Department to provide you with a safe, friendly family homestay environment and a high quality education.
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Mark Shanahan
Principal |
Chris Poland
Deputy Principal Director of International Students |
Frances Thyberg
Student & Homestay Coordinator |
We have our own staff to meet you at the airport, take you to meet your host family and help make your stay in New Zealand a happy time.
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Waitakere College provides translators to help with communication in a range of different languages. On arrival we assess each student’s English skills and future plans for university study so that students can be placed in a course which best meets their needs. |
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Waitakere College is a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, as required by the NZ Ministry of Education.
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| Chris Poland Deputy Principal Director of International Students Phone +64 9 836 7890 |
Frances Thyberg Student & Homestay Coordinator Phone +64 9 838 6097 Fax: +64 9 838 6811 |
| pl@waitakere-college.school.nz | frances@waitakere-college.school.nz |
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International Department
Waitakere College PO Box 21144 Waitakere City Auckland New Zealand |
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Noticeboard
Fono - May 30, 6.30pm start
Farewell Carina Chan
It is with sadness that we inform our school community that Choy Chin (Carina) Chan died Thursday evening, 10 May. Carina, a teacher aide in ESOL since 2006 has been on sick leave since February of this year. She was hospitalised on Sunday but her health deteriorated rapidly.
She was a great friend and mentor to many students. Carina was a fun loving, compassionate member of the ESOL Department who excelled in her work and made a difference in the lives of those who knew her. Carina, you will be sadly missed and remembered at Waitakere College. We mourn your loss.
Our thoughts go to Carina’s son and daughter here in Auckland and Carina’s family from Malaysia and to her many friends at the College, especially Jenny Thomas and Frances Thyberg who have been supportive to her and her family during her illness.
Read our Autumn Term News
Packed full of our NCEA successes last year, the variety of activities students have taken part in over the last few months, plus much more.
2012 start and finish times
School Times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8.45am start
Wednesday: 9.30am start (to allow teacher professional development to take place)
Finishing times: each day- 3.05pm.
Board of Trustees
Go to Main Menu/Information/Board of Trustees for details
The next full Board meeting will be held on 29 May, 2012 commencing at 5.15 pm.
Current Staff Vacancies
Teaching staff vacancies for 2012
1. Teacher of PE and Health (maternity leave position to commence Term 3 2012)
2. Teacher of Science (Physics/Chemistry)
Non-Teaching Vacancies
Sports Coaches for
Football (Soccer), Rugby Union, Netball, Hockey, Water Polo and Basketball
Please go to Information on the menu bar. Click on Staff Vacancies.
Latest Sports Results
Go to Sports/Sports Results on the menu bar for a full list of resutls from all games played last week.
Most Recent ERO Report
School Bus Services
Information about the various school bus services can be found by clicking onto the word 'Information' on the menu bar above.
Upcoming Events
- Senior Exams (Now)
- 10 Art trip(5 days)
- Senior Drama (5 days)
- ESOL trip(6 days)
- Futures Conference(6 days)
- Year 8 Science Day(10 days)
Recent Blogs & Videos
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