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Motueka High School New Zealand
We have approximately 630 students from a diverse range of nationalities and backgrounds giving the school a unique flavour. We are proud of our achievements. Our
students have excelled academically in National exams. We have a proud
reputation in the Visual and Performing Arts and won the Nelson Region
Stage Challenge last year. We have also excelled at a range of sporting
events and had excellent representation in Regional and National age group
teams and competitions including hockey, touch, golf, shooting, swimming
and athletics to name a few. Our
unique position as the 'gateway' to the National Parks in this region has
encouraged the development of Outdoor Education within the school which is
a popular module with our Seniors. We also recognize our cultural
diversity with the establishment of a Whanau Class within the school that
is open to all students to be a part of. Motueka
High School also prides itself in the way in which we look after the
emotional and behavioural welfare of our students. We have an excellent
Guidance/Deans network along with a specialist Learning Resource Centre to
provide help to those students with particular learning difficulties. PROGRAMMES
OF STUDY ENGLISH
FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) When
a student to whom English is a second language first arrives at Motueka
High School, he/she is referred to the International Students' Department
for assessment and an individual study programme is prepared for them. Some
students with limited English may spend most of their time at first
studying English, but all students are placed in a form class and are
usually mainstreamed into Mathematics, Science and Physical Education as
soon as possible. As their level of understanding improves, they will
gradually be placed in regular classes and given any class support and
extra assistance if it is needed. All international students continue
learning English during their time at Motueka High School and ongoing
assistance is available right through to Year 13. A
percentage of students may sit the Pitmans ESOL examinations and thus gain
an internationally recognised certificate during their time at Motueka
High School. Careful
selection of subjects is very important and guidance and advice is given
to all students. Some subjects are heavily language oriented and students
often find them more difficult in their first year at High School.
Students may also find that they cannot take subjects at a senior level if
they have not studied them previously. Most importantly, they must look
ahead to the tertiary course they wish to study in order to choose
appropriate subjects which may be a prerequisite for certain courses.
Reports are sent twice yearly to parents of International students. The
High School welcomes contact with families and parents and is always happy
to discuss any questions or concerns they may have. All
international students become part of the Nelson International Students'
Association with students from other Nelson colleges. The Association, run
by the students themselves, offers a variety of cultural, social and
sporting events during the year and gives the students a chance to meet
others from different countries. HOMESTAY Motueka
High School will arrange Homestay accommodation for overseas students with
local families.
These families are carefully vetted by the school to ensure a high
standard of Homestay accommodation
is maintained. Any families who wish to make private arrangements will
need to have
the host family checked by the school, which has the discretion to make
the final approval. All
students who study at Motueka High School must be homestayed. The school
has this as a requirement
because it believes this is in the best interests of the students.
Academic progress is enhanced
when students are continually exposed to the use of the English language
and greater study
time is available within a homestay environment. Homestays
are arranged for the study by the Homestay Manager employed by the High
School. Students
must fill out a ‘Student Profile’ prior to their arrival in New
Zealand to assist the Homestay Manager in finding a suitable family.
FACILITIES Motueka
High School offers the friendliness and family atmosphere of a rural
school combined with the facilities of a large city school. ·
Computer links
to teaching rooms ·
Fully
computerised Learning Resource Centre ·
Modern,
well-equipped specialist science laboratories ·
Newly expanded
and upgraded art and photography facilities ·
Outdoor
education programme utilising the local environment ·
Full range of
sporting codes and facilities ·
Gymnasium,
swimming ·
Three computer
suites ·
Computerised
music suite and practice studios ·
Modern graphics
and design suite ·
New metal and
wood technology workshops ·
Soft material
and food technology suites ·
Senior student
common room ·
Student Centre
House to support and help students and families ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS Motueka High School has a proud history of academic excellence, extracurricular activities and high standards of behaviour. International students are selected on both academic and personal standards. ENGLISH
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Intensive
English language courses are offered to students with limited English. A
full assessment is made on arrival to determine class level and the number
of hours of English a student needs and an individual study programme is
prepared. The
school reserves the right to place the student in appropriate courses
based on the student’s competency
in English. For senior academic courses, students must satisfy the Motueka
High School English Language requirements. Students are required to prove
that they are sufficiently proficient in English to undertake their
proposed course of study (TOEFL or IELTS) or supply proof of other
appropriate qualifications. All students must supply appropriate educational qualifications and reports from their school which satisfy both New Zealand and Motueka High School standards and requirements. The student must also supply a personal character reference (not from their current school).
Maths
Department
CONTACT:
Motueka
High School Phone: +64
03 528 9050 Fax: +
64 03 528 6906 Email: Webite: |
CONTACT:
Motueka
High School Phone: +64
03 528 9050 Fax: +
64 03 528 6906 Email: Webite:
LINKS: If you want more information about our school download our prospectus.
If you would like to register to attend Motueka High School, please download our registration form and send it to the address on the top right of the application form
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Motueka
High School is a community school serving the township of Motueka and the
surrounding districts. It is situated in a beautiful part of New Zealand
on the coast and within a very short distance to three National Parks -
Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes.
