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Principal’smessage Since its establishment in 1976, Fiordland College has achieved an enviable record in educating the young people of the Te Anau Basin. It has a very strong sense of family and places high value on effort, respect, integrity and curiosity. We are proud of the young men and women who have been pupils here and who have subsequently gone on to have signifi-cant success in their chosen fields, both nationally and internationally. We are proud of the students who are here today and who will go out into the world and make an impression in the future.

welcomeLynlee Smith (Principal)

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facilities ......................................... 1curriculum ................................ 2environment ........................ 3adventure .................................. 4sport ...................................................... 5community .............................. 6culture .............................................. 7 student care ....................... 8where we are ................... 9

Our mission statement says: We provide wide-ranging learning opportunities within the school, our community and our local environment, so that all students fulfil their individual potential. Our vision is to be recognised as an inspiring, innovative learning environment and centre of environmental excellence.

We believe in our motto – reward for effort – and constantly work to ensure that Fiordland College provides a place where all can thrive.

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Schoolfacilities Fiordland College boasts a stunning location, situated on the shores of Lake Te Anau and on the edge of the Fiordland National Park. The College is sited on 6.77ha of well-maintained and attractive grounds.

The school boasts a refurbished Technology Block featuring an Art Room, Design areas, Specialist Graphics and Fabrics rooms and a Food Technology area.

The College has just completed an extensive cabling programme, so that we are UFB capable. We have two well-equipped computer suites and wireless laptop technology aimed at supporting students in developing independent learning skills. We have created a modern distance education facility which provides learning opportunities through on-line video conferencing.

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There are data projectors in all classrooms.

We have two modern, well-equipped science laboratories and a stand-alone, contemporary Music Suite, including practice rooms and class-room space.

In 2012 we made a major renovation of our Gymnasium facilities. Students joining Fiordland College in 2013 will be amongst the first to enjoy these newly refurbished facilities.

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CurriculumWe offer an innovative and flexible curriculum designed to meet the learning needs of our students. We work with our students to help them set personal goals and achieve to the very best of their ability. They gain the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for life beyond secondary school.

The curriculum provided at Fiordland College is based on the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC). It affords students opportunities to develop the

values, key competencies and knowledge which are vital to becoming, active, confident and contributing members of our society.

Learning for students in Years 7 to 10 is organ-ised so they study subjects from all the learning areas. In the senior school students are given the opportunity to specialise according to their particular academic interests and strengths. In addition to this all students take part in a Career Development programme which allows them to participate in a variety of modules, including, at senior level, First Aid and involvement in work experience.

The curriculum at Fiordland College enables students to explore a range of learning skills empowering them to achieve personal excellence.

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Enviroschool We believe in the importance of education in and about the environment. As an Enviroschool we work hard to foster the development of sustainable practices within the school.

We are part of the Kids Restore NZ project. Kids Restore NZ is an Air New Zealand Environment Trust programme that helps young people develop leader-ship skills through involvement

change in our environment. Students are involved in the decision making, execution and marketing of environmental projects and their outcomes. Our programmes offer a real chance for young people of the Te Anau Basin to make a difference on a local, national and even global scale.

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with environmental issues. Fiordland College students can lend a hand restoring endemic species to a World Heritage Park. In 2012 students adopted a trap line and regularly check and maintain it.

Our environmental programme offers a chance for young people to bring about positive

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adventure

Outdooreducation At Fiordland College we place consider-able emphasis on our Outdoor Education programme in recognition of our unique physi-cal location. This programme develops environmental aware-ness, encourages confidence building and enables students to develop self-reliance and skills in outdoor activities. The camp programme, outlined below, is second to none in New Zealand and sets Fiordland College apart as unique.

Campprogramme

Year 7 Borland Lodge Camp Year 7/8 Ivon Wilson Park Waterskills WeekYear 8 Cardrona Camp, Doubtful Sound Day cruiseYear 9 Hope Arm Camp, Lake Manapouri

Maori Culture and Great Race WeekYear 10 Kayaking and Water Skills

Cycle Tour Camping Skills and Moturau Hut

Year 11 Kepler Tramp Fiordland Park Day Walks Skiing and Marae Visit

Year 12 Careers Week Nordic Skiing Pisa Range First Aid Training

Year 13 Leadership Camp Ski Day and Tertiary Preparation Week

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sportSportFiordland College has a strong sporting record. We encourage fair play, participation in and enjoyment of sport. Students learn to take leadership and coaching roles. We are very fortunate to have extensive sporting facilities in the school. These include an on-site 25m heated Swimming Pool, a full-sized Basketball Court, 4 Tennis/Netball Courts, fields for Rugby, Hockey and Soccer (Winter) and Athletics, Softball and

Cricket (Summer). We also enjoy the use of a modern, well-equipped Community Events Centre and Stadium

Every year Fiordland College has sporting exchanges with Aparima, Blue Mountain, Central Southland, Northern Southland, Waiau and Wakatipu High Schools.

Swimming Sports, Athletics and Tabloids Day are days of team participation, sporting excellence and fun. There is exceptional House spirit on display on these occasions.

With a wide range of choice, there really is a sporting opportunity for all at Fiordland College.

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AthleticsBasketballBiathlonBowlsCricketCross-countryCyclingEquestrian

FootballGet2GoGolfGymnasticsHockeyKayakingMountain Biking

Multi-sports – triathlon and duathlonNetballRail TrailRock-climbingRugbySailing

ShootingSkiingSquashSwimmingTable tennisTennisTouch rugby

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CaringandsharingGiving back to the community and becoming a functioning member of a global society is a part of the vision of the New Zealand Curriculum. At Fiordland College students learn how to become functioning and contributing members of society. They have myriad opportunities to grow their confidence in ways that will ensure they are positive of their own identities, resourceful and resilient. They learn to relate well to others and become members of communities and

international citizens. They become active contrib-utors to the well-being of New Zealand – socially, culturally, economically and environmentally. Our students are mentored to become confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong learners.

Fiordland College students have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of Service Activities.

Serviceactivities

Amnesty InternationalKids Restore the KeplerMavora ExplorerMilford Mountain Classic

Mufti DaysPeer Support ReGenSADD

School AmbassadorsStudent CouncilStudent LeadersWorld Vision

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Cultural We value the Arts Curriculum highly and there is a growing trend of participation and excellence in things cultural.

The recently introduced annual Talent Quest is a popular competition. This lunch time activity provides an outlet for all kinds of talent in the school – from dance to song, from gymnastics to instrumentals.

Our students have many opportunities to showcase their talents. Every second year Fiordland College produces a musical. The most recent productions have been High School Spoofical and Man of Steel, both very successful and well received.

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Culturalactivities

Arts and PhotographyArt ExhibitionsBook WeekDebatingHip HopItinerant MusicKids RestoreReGenSchool HakaSchool ProductionTalent Quest

LeadershipDeveloping student leadership is also a strong priority at Fiordland College. Students are offered many opportunities to demonstrate and develop leadership skills, in a supportive environment, across all year levels.

Students are expected to work hard and challenge themselves to optimise their personal growth in academic, sporting, cultural and service

activities. They are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities and through these activities to build character, determination and resilience.

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YearLevelDeans oversee the well-being of each student in the year group they have responsibility for. TheAssistantPrincipal has overall responsi-bility for student programmes, including organisa-tion of subject choices, and the enrolment of new students. ThePeerSupportSystem gives senior students an opportunity to support and lead juniors and builds positive relationships between year levels.

At Fiordland College we value effective two-way communication between the home and school as this forms the basis of a highly successful educational partnership.

WecareStudents do their best when they feel safe and have a sense of belonging. At Fiordland College we nurture a positive, caring environment where students are valued and achieve their best.

The Guidance Counsellor/Careers Advisor assists the learning of students by ensuring they are accessing the learning support or extension they

need. She provides a profes-sional service that is sensitive to the individual needs of students. She can be approached on a confidential basis.

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assistanceFormTeachers see their students five mornings a week and monitor students’ progress over their time at Fiordland College. They are the first point of contact in the link between home and school.

page 10LivinginTeAnau Te Anau is a safe, vibrant community on the shores of Lake Te Anau. Locals are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality; it is simply a great place to live. Couple this with Te Anau’s status as a tourist destination and it has wonderful facilities while maintaining an intimate atmosphere.

WhyChooseFiordlandCollege?Our established reputation as an innovative school with sound educational practices and the low teacher/student ratios make for a better learning and teaching environment. High participation by staff in co-curricular activities means exciting things happen. The college is committed to ensuring individual student needs are met.

We have a bronze Enviroschool status, are working towards Silver Accreditation, and are key members of the Kepler Birdsong Project, a national success story sponsored by Kids Restore.

Our unparalleled camp programme ensures that we make the most not only of a world-class education but also its world-class location.

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AtFiordlandCollegewefocusonthestrengthsandindividualityofyourchild.Togetherwithaprovenrecordofexcellenceinacademic,sporting,culturalandserviceactivities,it’sclearthatatFiordlandCollege,yoursonordaughterwillthrive.

Fiordland College4 Howden Street, PO Box 23,Te Anau 9640, New Zealand

Phone: +64 3 249 7819Fax: +64 3 249 7810

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