Email: admin@wesley.school.nz, Webpage: www.wesley.school.nz May 2014

Issue 2014/4

WHAKATAUKI

Ko koe ki tēna, ko ahau ki

tēnei kīwai o te kete

You at that, and I at this

handle of the basket.

By working together we

move forward.

POINTS OF INTEREST

Board of Trustees

Meeting Schedule

2014 Community

Consultation

2014 Postal Community

Consultation

2014 Māori Community

Consultation

Day student arrival

times

Wesley College Chapel

Change of status

day to boarding

boarding to day

2014 NZQA

Examination

Timetable

Elected Parent Representatives

Mrs Angelina Betham 02108201021

Mrs Susan Easther 078254433

Mr Jeff Johansson 0211364723

Ms Ruby Schaumkel

Mrs Uinise Smythe 0212334349

Mr Ian Faulkner Principal

Proprietors Appointed Representatives

Ms Lana Lazarus 095719155

Mr David McGeorge 078540016

Mr Norman Johnston 095757524

Mrs P Tala'imanu 092634484

Mr Ben Hancock Staff Rep

Mr Kieran Withers Student Rep

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES - BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

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.

June 12 July 24 August 14 September 11

October 16 December 11

2014 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

The Board of Trustees has agreed to initiate the 2014 round of Community

Consultation.

Enclosed with this newsletter is a set of questions seeking comment from

parents and caregivers. The responses are confidential to the Board of Trustees

and the information provided will be used to assist with Annual and Strategic

Planning for the school.

Consultation meetings will also be held to give parents and caregivers the

opportunity to participate in discussions.

Please feel free to use another sheet of paper if you wish to extend your

comments.

2014 MĀORI COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

The Board of Trustees invites parents and caregivers to attend the Māori

Community Consultation meeting:

VENUE: Wesley College, Te Whare Runanga

DATE: Sunday, 20 July 2014

TIME: 4pm

Accommodation and dinner is available for those who are travelling long

distances. Please confirm your attendance by contacting the College office on

(09) 2370224

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WESLEY COLLEGE CHAPEL

The Chairperson of the Wesley College Trust Board, Rev Diana Tana has made the

following statement regarding the Chapel.

The Wesley College Trust Board has undertaken a seismic survey of the College to

fulfil its duty of care for the safety of Staff and Students at Wesley College.

The seismic survey has highlighted very clearly that the College Chapel has a Rating

of 15% which is significantly below the 34% New Building Standard ( NBS ) required

by the Ministry of Education for regular use of the building.

Unfortunately, due to this Rating the Trust Board has had no option but to close the

Chapel until such time that it can be strengthened.

The Trust Board has agreed that the Wesley College Chapel is an important icon for the College and its

Community and the preservation of this building for the future is crucial.

The strengthening of the College Chapel will occur when Funds allow.

NCEA MATTERS – A FOCUS ON LIFTING YEAR 11 ACHIEVEMENT

A number of initiatives have been taken this year to raise the expectations of Year

11 students as they work towards NCEA Level 1 with the intention of lifting the

number of students who achieve NCEA Level 1 in their Year 11 year.

Subject courses were designed so that all students would be offered the

opportunity to achieve one standard in each subject during term 1.

This focus has achieved the desired result. I congratulate the many students have

achieved 20credits.

There are 80 Year 11 students and as of today the average number of credits

achieved per student is 14. Another positive outcome is that 9 students have already achieved the literacy

requirement (10 literacy credits) and 7 the numeracy requirement (10 numeracy credits).

The requirements to achieve NCEA Level 1 are that a student achieves 80 credits including 10 literacy and 10

numeracy credits.

STAFFING

At the end of term 1 we farewelled Ms Hana Wijohn and thanked her for her service to Wesley College. As HOD

Maori Ms Wijohn had been supportive of the Kapa Haka group and various sports, including Basketball.

This term her teaching programme is being managed by Long Term Reliever Mr Matiaha Martin.

Mr Kipa Rangiheuea has been appointed as HOD Maori from the start of term 3. Mr Rangiheuea is currently HOD

Maori at Glenfield College. Mr Rangiheuea’s family has strong links with Wesley College as two of his older

brothers were former pupils. An announcement will be made about the date of a powhiri for Mr Rangiheuea later.

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY EXEAT

Queen’s Birthday will be an extra long weekend home for students. Students may leave after school on Friday for

the weekend. Boarder’s return by 5pm, Tuesday 3 June and day students by 8.30am, Wednesday 4 June to

recommence school.

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170th REUNION DATE CHANGE

The Wesley College Old Students Association has considered the effect that the announcement of 20 September

2014 as the date of the New Zealand General Election may have on the planned 170th Celebration and has decided

to hold this important event in the life of Wesley College one week earlier.

The 170th Reunion will be held over the weekend of 13-14 September 2014.

This is the closest available weekend to the Land Grant made to Rev. W Lawry Superintendent of the Wesleyan

Mission on 4 October 1844 that allowed for the Wesleyan Native Institution to be founded.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Congratulations to Mrs Sue Fryer the College Nurse on being the recipient of the 2014

Excellence in Clinical Practice Primary Care Award.

WEDNESDAY WINTER TIMETABLE

DAY STUDENT DAILY ARRIVAL TIMES / TRAIN TICKETS

Day students are reminded that school commences each day at 8.20am.

The College has been advised that the Community Officers will be patrolling the bus and train

stations every morning to ensure students are making their way to school at the

correct time.

Please also ensure that your child/ren have purchased a valid ticket to ride on the trains.

Students who do not have a ticket may be asked to get off the train at the next station.

BOARDER AND DAY STUDENT ATTENDANCE

Boarders and day students can sometimes be absent from school because they are unwell, have medical /

dental appointments or there are family matters to attend to.

If your son/daughter will be absent from school please contact the College office to speak to Mrs Smith on

(09) 2370224 to advise when the student will be returning to school.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS / PHONE NUMBERS

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

caregivers of students.

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

details.

Parents and caregivers are advised that during term 2 Wesley College uses a Winter Timetable for classes. This

means on Wednesdays students are released at 2.30pm to enable them to participate in their chosen winter sports.

ACCOUNTS/CHANGE OF STATUS / DAY TO BOARDER / BOARDER TO DAY

Parents and caregivers who wish to change their son / daughter’s status from day to boarding are advised to apply

in writing to the Principal.

Parents and caregivers who wish to change their son / daughter’s status from boarding to day are advised that as

agreed at enrolment one term’s written notice must be given to the Principal. Please note that parents and

caregivers of boarders who do not give one term’s written notice may still be changed full boarding costs for the

term.

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2014 NZQA EXAMINATION TIMETABLE