SOUTHERN CROSS CAMPUS College Prospectus

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1 SOUTHERN CROSS CAMPUS College Prospectus Te Taki o Autahi

2 SOUTHERN CROSS CAMPUS STUDENTS LEARN TO INTERACT POSITIVELY, DEVELOP RESILIENCE AND ESTABLISH LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS 2

3 WELCOME TO YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY AT SOUTHERN CROSS CAMPUS A Message from the Principal and Directors Hundreds of years ago brave Polynesian seafarers explored the Pacific in search of new lands. To find New Zealand they followed seasonal winds, seabirds and mighty whales migrating south. By day they pursued the sun high above the horizon, and beneath the starry heavens by night they steered between Matariki and Tautoru and followed Te Taki o Autahi the Southern Cross. Not just a place to learn, but somewhere to dream, to flourish and to grow. A place where we support young people on their journey to becoming confident young adults, helping them develop resilience, fulfill their potential, set and reach goals and ultimately reach for the stars. southerncross.school.nz

4 Welcome to Southern Cross Campus College At Southern Cross Campus, we are committed to student success learning comes first. We believe it is our job to help our students to develop into proud, confident and resilient learners, who strive for personal and academic excellence. We are committed to ensuring the best learning experiences for our learners, applying quality modern learning practices and having high expectations of all our learners. We live our values through the Southern Cross Campus values; Respect, Relationships, Responsibility, and Resilience. Our Vision of working together for success enables us to work together effectively for the benefit of our students. Southern Cross Campus College Prospectus 2017 Excellent Learning We believe that excellent learning can only come through high quality teaching and sound educational leadership. Our teachers are committed to creating the best learning environment for your child, and to seeing them succeed in every way possible within a curriculum designed to meet the needs of this unique community. Focused learning in the classroom is combined with successful sporting and cultural opportunities that enrich development of the whole individual. Our inter-house competitions encourage enthusiastic participation, and our cultural groups regularly perform at local events and on the national stage. We embrace opportunities to be involved in research with leading universities and we are often visited by high-profile political figures who affirm our innovative programmes Home-School Partnership Here at Southern Cross Campus we value a strong home-school partnership and the role that parents play in encouraging their children to work hard and to succeed. We expect involvement and positive interest by parents in their children s education because it builds two-way communication between home and school and increases the value of education in the minds of our students. We believe parental participation and support in school activities is vital and we value your input, especially at report evenings, NCEA target group meetings, and fundraisers. Every young person responds to positive interest shown in them by an adult, but especially from their parents and teachers. Together we can build self-confidence in our young people so that they believe in themselves and have a valued contribution to make both now and in the future. Celebrating Achievement Every year families and whanau join us to share in the celebration of achievement. These celebrations and prizegivings are eagerly awaited and are outstanding highlights of every year. We are proud to see students achieve but also to see them acknowledge the support they have received throughout the years and to see all parents taking a prominent role in affirming a strong belief in their child s future. At these celebrations we are proud to have created a heritage of success where past students return to congratulate the graduating year and encourage them to go on to achieve their full potential. These are also occasions to affirm our links to tertiary learning at universities and technical institutes, reinforcing the message to all our students that you can do it.

5 5 Southern Cross Campus Year 13 Level 3 NCEA 100 Number of Students Attendance Expectations At Southern Cross Campus, we believe regular attendance is a vital component to success. Students must strive to be self managing and take responsibility for all aspects of their learning. We value the support our parents offer and always look forward to working together for the good of our children and community at large. Scholarships At each level from Year 7 upwards students have the opportunity to achieve scholarships to support their study at school. These scholarships are for students who have excelled in both academic and sporting areas. Information about the scholarships is available in our enrolment packs. At Year 13, the Southern Cross Campus Foundation and a number of tertiary providers also offer scholarships to a number of our students to aid them with their tertiary study. University Mates Programme Year 13 students are given the extra opportunity to join the Mates (Mentoring) programme. The benefits for the students are immense. Each week they meet with their own mentor, a student from university, as part of an organised study and homework centre. Students are given valuable guidance and support in their last year of school while transitioning into tertiary study. Pathways in Languages For our students to develop a clear sense of self-identity we place a strong value on the students cultural background in many aspects of school life. One of the ways this is done is through offering Pasifika languages such as Samoan and Tongan right up to NCEA Level 3. Students wishing to develop their skills in Te Reo are able to study to Level 3 NCEA. We are looking in the future to further develop the range of languages offered in the senior college. Technology within the curriculum Our students are living in a digital world and at Southern Cross students have access to computers and other technologies on a regular basis. Students regularly have the opportunity to use information computer technologies in specialist areas and have access to them as part of the learning tools in many subject areas. Cultural Groups Our students have the opportunity each year to celebrate their own cultural backgrounds by performing in cultural groups at the campus and at regional events. Trips to Pacific Islands are regularly offered as part of the development programme for students understanding of their own heritage and further extension of their language skills.

6 The Middle Years 7-10 Essential Learning Areas Language and Languages (Te Korero me Nga Reo) includes Samoan, Te Reo Maori, Tongan, Cook Island, Maori and Spanish Mathematics (Pangarau) Science (Putaiao) Technology (Hangarau) Social Sciences (Tikanga-a-iwi) The Arts (Nga Toi) Health and Physical Well-being (Hauora) Key Competencies These include thinking, using language, symbols, and texts, managing self, relating to others, participating and contributing. Values We foster excellence, innovation, inquiry and curiosity, diversity, equity, community and participation, ecological sustainability, integrity and respect. Students benefit from an inclusive and culturally responsive campus environment. Extensive pastoral care systems support student wellbeing, and teaching and learning practices encourage positive engagement in learning. Leaders, trustees and staff undertake their responsibilities with commitment, generosity and care. They believe in students potential to succeed. - From Our Recent ERO Report The programmes offered: Southern Cross Campus offers a wide ranging curriculum but also has the advantage that students can enjoy learning in a small whanau oriented environment. Students have a variety of pathways offered to them. NCEA courses are constructed so that students can choose to study at their own level. Year 9 Students Three specialist lessons a week are offered as two half year options, students can choose from: Visual Arts Music Dance and Drama Food Technology Media Studies Hard Materials Graphics and Design Spanish Te Reo Māori Cook Islands Māori Tongan Samoan Year 10 Students Compulsory: English Mathematics Science Social Studies Physical Education Health Students choose two other options which they do all year: Art Music Drama Samoan Language Tongan Language Te Reo Māori Food Technology Materials Technology Design and Visual Communication Media Studies Business Studies Cook Islands Māori

7 7 Orchestra The Orchestra meets once a week to receive tuition and practice for up-coming performances. The Orchestra performs at campus and school assemblies and at local contributing schools. Itinerant Music Individuals or small groups of students receive two forty minute sessions with specialist Music Tutors per week. Students are offered a variety of options including violin, guitar and cello. Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Year 7 and 8 students receive two specialist lessons per week for half a year. The program focuses on using a variety of multi media including digital cameras and web publishing. Technology Students select from four courses and rotate during the year: Visual Arts Music Dance and Drama Food Technology (Year 7) Soft Materials (Year 8) Extension and Support Programmes Non English Speaking Background (NESB) Programmes Students work individually or in small groups, until their English has reached an appropriate level. Continued support is given in small groups on a regular basis and continues if needed up to Year 13. Literacy Support Special programmes designed to improve reading fluency and comprehension through increased reading and writing opportunities for all students are provided. Reading and Language Support A team of tutors work with students who have learning needs in reading and language. RTLB and GSE Programmes Southern Cross Campus provides many learning support programmes. The Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour and the Group Special Education Service are available to support the students and teachers on request. Science Club The Science Club operates one lunchtime per week based on a programme from Australia and includes practical science experiments. Gifted and Talented Programme Our programmes, with major cognitive and creative elements, are offered to selected students. THE KEY FOCUS IS LEARNING College Curriculum: The curriculum offered at the college is very much focused around students developing meaningful pathways for their chosen careers beyond school. Students have a wide choice of subjects which aim to cater for the wide range of interests, abilities and skills of the students. Senior Curriculum Years The courses offered are designated in terms of the NCEA level rather than the year level of the student. This allows students to study courses at a range of levels regardless of their chronological age. The number of students who are accelerated beyond their chronological age in terms of the NCEA level course they are studying is growing. More students each year are entering for scholarship level subjects having done the equivalent subject at Level 3 as a Year 12 student. These students are identified in Year 10. The numbering system of the courses offered makes it clear to students which courses lead to a pathway towards university and which courses are aimed at other pathways of study and work. The college belongs to Harbournet and through this e-learning facility we have been able to cater even more for the diverse range of interests of our students in terms of selection of subjects. College students where necessary are also given extra support through the Accelerated Learning Centre and ESOL Department as well as the many tutorials run by college staff to support students in their studies. Vocational Pathways A main driver to the structure, organisation and emphasis of the Senior Curriculum is the Vocational Pathways Framework. This framework focuses on the students developing a pathway from school through tertiary and onto a career pathway. NCEA Level 2 courses are structured and aligned around a Vocational Pathway. Students are offered a connected and relevant curriculum which sees the school, tertiary and industry working together to ensure our students have the skills and pathway to a successful future. southerncross.school.nz

8 EXCELLENCE FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL Southern Cross Campus students follow the New Zealand Curriculum which includes seven Essential Learning Areas or subjects, and the Key Competencies and Values which are incorporated into all that happens in the classroom Southern Cross Campus College Prospectus 2017

9 9 Senior Students National Qualification Framework Learning Area Pathways Learning opportunities in a variety of challenging contexts assist students to strive for personal excellence Subject Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Accounting Art Automotive Biology Chemistry Construction Design Digital Technology Drama Early Childhood Education Economics Employment Skills English Geography Graphics Health Science History Hospitality and Tourism Materials Technology Mathematics Media Studies Music Painting Physical Education Physics Printmaking Samoan Language Science Social Studies Sport and Recreation Te Reo Maori Tongan Language Tourism southerncross.school.nz

10 ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SENIOR YEARS OPENS ACCESS TO A WIDER RANGE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND TERTIARY STUDY Academies In 2011 Southern Cross Campus opened its doors to the local community as the first official Auckland Trades Academy. In 2015 construction of a brand new multi-purpose facility was completed. Achievement in the senior years opens access to a wider range of employment opportunities and tertiary study.

11 11 PREPARING TO BE LIFE-LONG LEARNERS Academies give students real life training by placing them in industry for up to two days per week. They operate exactly the same as regular employees in this no-frills approach to education. The remainder of the time, students study core and elective modules in purpose-built training facilities based at Southern Cross Campus. Current students can select from a range of Academies such as: Automotive Building Construction Hospitality Academies are focused on career-based training and progression into the industry, whilst preserving the integrity of life-long learning and educational practices. This approach enables students to develop career pathways with specific training to be ready for employment or sector-specific higher training opportunities. The benefits of Academy based learning are higher student engagement, authentic contexts and the development of work ethics through a practical training environment. Agreements with several hospitality and trades partners, an Academies Manager, and customised on-site workbooks are just part of the make-up of the Academies. Requirements NCEA level 1 or approved equivalent Between 16 & 19 years of age Entry Interview Passion for the chosen industry Note: Academies are not zoned or areabound. All may enquire if they meet the above criteria Curriculum and Modules Please contact the Student Pathways Manager for further information Future Planned Academies Technical Capabilities (incl. Logistics, Warehousing, Freight Forwarding and Transport) Electrical Engineering Medicine and Health Philosophy: to focus on developing relevant soft skillsets and bodies of knowledge that better prepare young people for the expectations of industry southerncross.school.nz

12 At Southern Cross Campus we are serious about preparing our students to be effective lifelong learners: an attribute which has become increasingly important with an ever changing world surrounding us in the 21st century. We aim to develop skills in our students that will produce resilient, confident and goal orientated learners of the future.

13 13 Southern Cross Campus Student Support Pastoral Care at Southern Cross Campus endeavours to provide a safe social, emotional, cultural, and physical environment in order to foster the learning, growth and wellbeing of our students. These principles and values are the cornerstone upon which we build the strong, positive and respectful relationships that typify and are integral to the daily life of the Southern Cross Campus community. LIFE LONG FRIENDSHIPS We are fortunate in having a number of professionals that make up the Pastoral Support team: guidance counsellors, social workers, nurses, a doctor and physiotherapist. The team shares a common belief in the intrinsic value of each individual student and a commitment to providing an effective and efficient service that caters to the diverse needs of the community. They work with students to be resilient, to have respect for self and others and to foster a love of learning, a sense of belonging and being a part of the Southern Cross Campus community. Another key aspect of the pastoral care in the College is the House system. All Southern Cross College Y7 13 students belong to a House. There are four Houses: Kauri, Pohutukawa, Rimu and Totara. The House system is a foundation for building identity, purpose, competition, achievement, and celebration. It also offers a framework for creating student leadership opportunities where older students proactively assist and support the younger students. Each house has two House Leaders who work closely with their students and families to support their learning outcomes and to ensure that the student has a positive, productive and successful college experience. The House system is regarded as a home away from home a positive extension of the family and community where students feel valued and connected. Southern Cross Campus College Accelerated Learning Centre The Accelerated Learning Centre offers a comprehensive range of learning support programmes. These include specialist help to address literacy and numeracy needs, peer reading, and peer mentoring programmes, individual and group learning. Students at Southern Cross Campus belong to a community of learners. The leadership of Southern Cross Campus is committed to the concept of the lifelong learner, where skills and abilities are taught to ensure students learn how to learn. The Accelerated Learning Centre ensures success in and beyond secondary school. Some students attend mainstream lessons whilst others are taught a differentiated curriculum within the Accelerated Learning Centre. Some students have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) which is reviewed twice yearly in consultation with parents. The role of the centre is diverse a blend of social and academic aims and a commitment to assist not only the students but also the parents, caregivers and teaching staff to bridge gaps in understanding and to ensure that learning experiences are positive. There are always highly qualified teachers available to assist and opportunities for independent learning to take place at the Accelerated Learning Centre. A range of resources will be developed and constantly updated for the student to use that will allow them to work on their own.

14 Sporting Facilities Sports on Offer Summer Codes Waka Ama (Outrigger Canoeing) Volleyball Tag Football Touch Athletics Kilikiti Winter Codes Rugby Rugby League Netball Basketball Ki o Rahi Football All students at Southern Cross are encourage to engage in the many sporting opportunities available, whether it be as a player, official, assisting with coaching or managing a team, these are all important aspects of sport and allows students to develop leadership of themselves, their peers and younger students. Southern Cross is part of the AKtive Auckland Talent, Leaders, Character Programme. TLC! This programme aligns with the SCC values which are core to all students, staff and community people Involved in the sport programme. Students of all abilities are encourage to enjoy the opportunities sport offers, whether you are new to a sport or aiming for higher honours, there are pathways available for all. The strength of our school is the development of our Coaching staff, who are encouraged to develop their skills to ensure we are providing quality coaching for all our students. Parents are encouraged to take on rolls In their son/daughters sport teams, as this partnership creates a winning culture for all. The Sports Coordinators and Staff at the school aim to provide quality opportunities for all students who engage in the sport programme. POSITIVE INTERACTION Southern Cross Campus students and staff are passionate about sport and physical activity. It is an integral part of student life and there are many opportunities available. Southern Cross Campus College Prospectus 2017

15 15 RESILIENT, CONFIDENT AND GOAL ORIENTED LEARNERS Sporting opportunities provide personal challenges which develop perseverance, determination and loyalty southerncross.school.nz

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