Aparima College Information

College Vision

 

We want a school where STUDENTS enjoy learning, all feel valued and respected and are proud of their achievements.

 

We want a school where STAFF enjoy teaching, also feel valued and respected, are always working to improve teaching programmes and can all be involved in important decision making.

 

We want a school where PROGRAMMES are student centred, relevant to the outside world and suitable to the varied needs of our students.

 

We want to provide an ENVIRONMENT that encourages learning and is respected by all.

 

We want to welcome and involve the SCHOOL COMMUNITY and encourage them to value the school and understand and support our visions.

 

Aims

• To develop each student to his/her full potential.

• To encourage excellence.

• To provide a range of educational opportunities.

• To improve students' maturity and life skills.

• To enhance the notion of a "Community School".

• To promote a better understanding of the worth of an individual, regardless of abilities or disabilities.

• To help the students make informed and appropriate decisions in a society facing technological, economic and social changes.

•  To promote academic, sporting and cultural excellence! 

 

 

Rights and Responsibilities

 "THE MOST EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE IS SELF DISCIPLINE"

The School provides a positive and caring environment for all students - an environment which promotes learning and respect for each other.

 

 WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT:

1. To be treated with respect and courtesy.
2. To work in a clean and safe environment.
3. To work in an environment which enables everyone to learn.
4. To receive an equitable allocation of educational resources.
5. We believe it is the caregivers' right to be informed of and involved in the education of their son or daughter.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:  STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

1. Respect the rights of others.
2. Respect the feelings of others. Exercise self control.
3. Behave in a way that allows others to learn.
4. Take care of the school environment.
5. Work and play in the appropriate places at the appropriate times.

 If students are unable to accept any of the above responsibilities then a school-wide behaviour management process is instituted.  This involves a range of procedures and includes the involvement of caregivers.

Guidance from classroom or form teachers, deans or the guidance councillor is available at all times.

 

Student Support Systems

PRINCIPAL, DEPUTY PRINCIPAL & ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Overall responsibility for students' discipline and welfare 

DEANS: Overall responsibility for year levels.  Support form teachers in discipline and pastoral concerns.

PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Invaluable for the interest, support and active involvement in their children's education.

FORM TEACHER: Regular contact and a daily check on welfare, progress and attendance.

 

PEER SUPPORT LEADERS: Year 13 students trained in this life skills programme guide year 7 students in adjusting to College life.

 

HEALTH NURSE: Available each week for counseling or concerns regarding physical health

 

CAREERS STAFF: A trained well-resourced staff assist students with subject choice, career advice and placement, and entry into centres for further education.

 

GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR: A trained professional available for counseling students and their families on all issues affecting attitude and progress at school.

 

Uniform

 

All Girls   

Kilt	McArthur Tartan to be worn Order forms available from College
Aparima College Skirt	May be worn all year   (Kilt may be worn as a winter option) Order from college
Blouse/Shirt	White
Socks	White
Tights	Black - no socks to be worn with pantyhose
Shoes	Regulation black leather school shoes
Sandals	Brown, flat, (no slip ons) with summer uniform (no socks). Must have ankle straps. Sandals are optional as footwear. For use Term 1 and 4 only.

 

Year 7-10 Girls   

Jersey	Regulation " V" neck bottle green, or regulation bottle green polar fleece
Sandals	Brown, flat, (no slip ons) with summer uniform (no socks) Optional

 

Year 11 -13 Girls   

Ties	Regulation green with monogram. Optional, but must be worn with button collared blouse
Blazer	Dark bottle green with school monogram on pocket.  This is complusory for Year 11-13 girls

 

All Boys

Shorts	Grey or...
Trousers	Regulation school grey trousers
Socks	Grey knee socks with green and gold top - Year 7 -13
Shoes	Regulation black leather school shoes

 

Year 7-10 Boys

Jersey	Regulation " V" neck bottle green, or regulation bottle green polar fleece
Shirt	Grey Years 7-10

 

Year 11-13 Boys

Shirt	White business shirt
Ties	Regulation green tie with monogram. - compulsory
Blazer	Dark bottle green with school monogram on pocket.  This is compulsory for Years 11-13

 

All Students

Jacket	A plain dark bottle green or black jacket of acceptable style (i.e. no logo) and material (i.e. no polar fleece)
Sunhat	White swaghat for summer - optional
Jewellery	Jewellery is restricted to a watch, one set of ear studs or keepers, one fine neck chain and a small ring. Girls may wear one plain gold or silver bangle
Hair ties and clips	Only accessories in green, gold, white and black are acceptable.

 

For extra warmth a white tee shirt may be worn UNDER the school uniform.  This should not be visible.

• Physical Education - In 2007 Year 7-8 must have bottle green shorts or track pants with regulation Aparima College green PE top. The PE top is available from Postie Plus Invercargill. In 2008 this uniform will be compulsory for all Year 7-9 students. Other year levels- tracksuit pants, shorts and tee shirt
• All items of clothing should be clearly named
• In adverse weather conditions pupils may wear black or green protective waterproof over garments while in transit to and from school.

  

PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

• Girls may wear the winter uniform (with black tights or white socks and black leather shoes) in Terms 2 and 3 or summer skirt at any time of the year.
• All uniform items are to be worn correctly - shirts, blouses tucked in etc.
• All students using workshop, home economics room and laboratories must wear protective clothing, black leather school shoes, glasses etc as outlined in the policies for those areas.

PERSONAL GROOMING

• Unkempt hair, extreme hairstyles or unnatural hair colours are not acceptable.

• Boys must be clean shaven.

• No make-up or nail varnish may be worn.