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.
Waitakere College Services Academy
The Services Academy programme has been established at Waitakere College with the support of The Ministry of Social Development, the Ministry of Education and the New Zealand Defence Force. It is a 12 month programme.
The Academy’s role is to: identify, support and up-skill 20 Senior Students. This is to ensure that they have the best possible start in a career within the New Zealand Defence Force, Police Force, Fire Service, Security, or a pathway to further training, education or meaningful employment.
Academy Philosophy
To provide an effective teaching and learning environment that is both purposeful and stimulating. Enabling personal achievement in all areas of both life and career education.
Academy Vision
We aim to foster skills and values that enable students to take a positive role in society in the career of their choice and their local community.
Academy Programme
- NCEA Literacy and Numeracy
- Fitness Development
- Employment skills
- Life Education
- Service Training
- Military Studies
- Drill
- Physical Training and Education
- Induction Camp
- Military Skills Week (Field-craft and survival)
- Great Adventure Challenge 67 km race
- Basic and Advanced Leadership Course
- Recruitment and Career Guidance
- Social Responsibility ( Community Service )
Click on Photos on the menu bar, select Services Academy, to view photos of the Services Academy students in action.
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(3 days)
- Senior Drama (3 days)
- ESOL trip(4 days)
- Futures Conference(4 days)
- Year 8 Science Day(8 days)
Recent Blogs & Videos
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