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ORIENTATION
A period of orientation to New Zealand and the school environment is
available. This orientation programme is often carried out before school
starts in conjunction with the school ESOL department.
Orientation activities include:
Familiarisation with the school, layout, systems and resources
Orientation to local health systems, transport, banking etc
Familiarisation with aspects of life in Golden Bay and wider New Zealand
Ensuring students understand school rules, complaints procedures, counseling
and support systems
English competency testing and determining the level of need for ongoing
ESOL support
Developing confidence in using English before joining mainstream classes
Planning the academic program for the student
Familiarisation with the nature and culture of leaning in New Zealand
classrooms
Information and advice on driving laws and road traffic safety in New
Zealand.
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GUIDANCE
All staff are involved with the guidance of students at all levels, and parents
and students must feel free to make contact with an appropriate staff member
on a particular matter. However, in addition to this, all students are assigned
to a form group with one staff member (form teacher) being given the specific
responsibility for the overall care of students in that group.
As well as the International Students' Director, there are Deans who take responsibility
for all students at level.
Parents are encouraged to approach the appropriate Deans if they have any concerns.
Also available is the School Guidance Counselor to whom parents and students
may turn for assistance with special problems.
Both the Guidance Counselor and the Careers Advisor provide information, advice
and guidance on careers, tertiary education, training courses and subject choice.
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