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Welcome to Waimea College
Nau mai, Haere mai ki te Kura Tuarua o Waimeha
Welcome to our website. Here you will find information about our College, newsletters, adult and community education classes, vacancies, and much more. Be sure to check out the Current News section, detailing dates of the College Open Day and other associated events for parents and students, and if you are a parent of a current Waimea College student keep an eye on the calendar section for upcoming important school events.
We hope you enjoy browsing our site.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ELECTION
In 2010 one of the largest and most significant democratic processes in New Zealand occurs. School communities around the country select a group of people to govern their school. Our communities need great boards to help build great schools.
So who are Trustees:
Trustees are active leaders in our schools and we need more people willing to use their skills and experiences for the benefit of students. Trustees have an important role supporting strong professional leadership and effective teaching for all students through informed governance.
Both parents and people from throughout the wider community can be school trustees. It is important that boards represent the diversity of their school communities to ensure a bright future for our children. The elections also give parents of children at state and state integrated schools the opportunity to vote for candidates who will make a difference for their schools. It is an important responsibility and all eligible parents should use their vote in an informed way.
Are you passionate about the education of children in your community?
How about becoming a Trustee and using your skills and experiences to help shape a positive future for our children?
Make a difference for our schools.
For more information see
www.trustee-election.co.nz or phone
Annette Nistor
Chairperson, Waimea College BOT
03 544 0272
PARENT / TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Click here to book your Parent Interviews on-line.
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Waimea College is committed to providing a high-quality education for its students and emphasises the importance of achieving personal standards of excellence in academic, sporting, cultural and recreational activities.
The College opened in 1957 and is very proud of the reputation it has established for providing opportunities for its students to experience success both in and beyond the classroom.
The College combines excellent facilities and a progressive curriculum with values such as house spirit, pride in the school and high expectations of performance and behaviour. These values are reflected in the school motto Semper Contendite (Always Strive).
The key features that make Waimea College a successful school as well as a busy and friendly community are:
- Well-qualified, enthusiastic teachers and support staff who are committed to helping students reach their potential.
- A comprehensive curriculum that aims to have students leave school with a nationally recognised qualification
- Excellent, well-resourced facilities in an attractive environment
- A student-support system that promotes a safe, caring environment
- An innovative and effective leadership programme
- A house and vertical form system designed to ensure every student is involved, encouraged and supported
- A wide range of co-curricular opportunities.
At Waimea College we are proud of what we can offer and of what our students achieve.
I invite you to join us.
Larry Ching
Principal
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