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LONG BAY COLLEGE
STUDENT GUIDE
2019
DETAILS
Name: ID Number:
Year group:
Atawhai Leader:
Code: Email:
Dean:
Code: Email:
Senior Leadership Team teacher:
Code: Email:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
School Information
School Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Student Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Student Contact Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
School Expectations
Rules & Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assessments
Assessments & Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Homework. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Learning & Exam Strategies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Dates
Term Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2019 Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
School Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CONTACT DETAILS Physical Address Postal Address
Phone: 477 9009 Ashley Ave PO Box 89007
Email: office@lbc.school.nz TorbayTorbay
Website: www.longbaycollege.com Auckland 0630 Auckland 0742
LONG BAY COLLEGE
SCHOOL STRUCTURE
PRINCIPAL
Mr CJ Healey chealey@lbc.school.nz
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS
Year 9: Mrs Sarah Bicknell sbicknell@lbc.school.nz
Year 10: Mr James Heneghan jheneghan@lbc.school.nz
Year 11: Mr Mike Lewis mlewis@lbc.school.nz
Year 12: Mrs Jacqueline Beasleigh jbeasleigh@lbc.school.nz
Year 13 & International: Mrs Jayne Jones jjones@lbc.school.nz
DEANS
Year 9: Mrs Justine McIntosh and Mr Kevin Parslow year9deans@lbc.school.nz
Year 10: Mrs Rebecca Pringle and Mr Paul O’Leary year10deans@lbc.school.nz
Year 11: Mr Tim Spratt and Mrs Sharon O’Dowd year11deans@lbc.school.nz
Year 12: Mrs Nicole Beeston and Ms Kelly Manning year12deans@lbc.school.nz
Year 13: Mrs Steph Curtis and Mrs Lisa Lehan year13deans@lbc.school.nz
Dean Of My Choice: Ms Katherine Thomas kthomas@lbc.school.nz
International Student
Coordinator: Mr Micky Smith msmith@lbc.school.nz
HEADS OF FACULTY
Business Mrs Denise Trent dtrent@lbc.school.nz
English, EAP, Languages Mrs Jennie Taylor kleroux@lbc.school.nz
Learning Support Mrs Glenda Keith gkeith@lbc.school.nz
Maths Mr Mark Pinchen mpinchen@lbc.school.nz
PE & Health Mrs Mo Gleeson mgleeson@lbc.school.nz
Performing Arts Mr Brendan Perkins bperkins@lbc.school.nz
Science Mrs Sam Lewis bsmith@lbc.school.nz
Social Sciences Mr Dean Thompson dthompson@lbc.school.nz
Technology Mr Steve Dymock sdymock@lbc.school.nz
Visual Arts Mrs Liese Strong lstrong@lbc.school.nz
Email addresses for all staff members are available on the school website:
www.longbaycollege.com/contact-us
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STUDENT INFORMATION
SCHOOL NEWS, INFORMATION • Passwords.
AND EVENT DATES • Yearbooks.
• Uniform – if you do not have the correct uniform,
Please check:
go to the Student Centre before school to obtain
• The Kamar Portal a pass. Please show a note from a parent/
• The daily notices – students are emailed these caregiver explaining the reason and the date
• The Long Bay College Facebook page: when you will be back in correct uniform.
www.facebook.com/LongBayCollege • Lost/found/stolen property – report to the
• The school website: Student Centre at interval and lunchtime.
www.longbaycollege.com/our-school/news • Damaged property – report to the Student Centre
• Student Centre notices at interval and lunchtime.
USE OF SCHOOL TELEPHONE Attendance Officer:
If a student needs to make an urgent telephone call, Mrs Lynn Tanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 878
please consult a Teacher, the Student Centre or Emall: ltanton@lbcschool.nz
Reception.
Student Centre Manager:
Mrs Maryann Denny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 896
OFFICE/RECEPTION
Email: studentcentre@lbc.school.nz
Please contact our office administration team if you
change your physical address, email address or INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT
phone number.
The International Department assists international
Office Manager: students by providing pastoral support, admin, help
Mrs Margaret Cleland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext:800 with visa renewals and trips.
Email: mcleland@lbc.school.nz
International Student Coordinator:
Mr Micky Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 842
STUDENT CENTRE
msmith@lbc.school.nz
Please visit the Student Centre for:
• Timetables. Homestay Coordinator:
• ID Cards. Ms Yuki Ru. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 831
• All notes including Medical Certificates. yru@lbc.school.nz
• Late passes – if you are late to school, you will
24hr Emergency Contact: . . . . . 027 473 2503
need a pass. Visit the Student Centre with a
signed note from a parent/caregiver. LEARNING SUPPORT
• Signing in/out – if you need to leave school for an
The Learning Support Faculty assists students and
appointment during school hours, please go to
parents with special learning needs.
the Student Centre with a signed note from your
parent/caregiver and to officially sign out. Mrs Glenda Keith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 865
• Attendance – if you are unable to come to gkeith@lbc.school.nz
school, please ask a parent/caregiver to phone
the Student Centre by 9.30am on the day of your
absence by calling 477 9009 extn 878.
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STUDENT INFORMATION
GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS MEDICAL ROOM
The Guidance Counsellor is available to help students. For student’s medical needs, the medical room
All counselling aims at helping students resolve their offers:
own problems. Key tasks include helping students: • First aid treatment for illness, injury, anxiety or
• Where there are difficulties relating to other students ongoing needs
• With personal problems • Medication storage – Long Bay College does not
Students can request appointments by email. provide any medication. Please bring it in from
home and it will be stored in the locked medical
Guidance Counsellors: cupboard under your name. If you take regular
Mrs Sue Forrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 835 medication, please bring it in.
sforrest@lbc.school.nz
Health advice
Mrs Natasha Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 840 • If you feel ill or are injured at school, we request
nellis@lbc.school.nz that a phone call to parents/caregivers is made
Mrs Trish Mancer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 840 by the Medical Attendant, not by the student, to
pmancer@lbc.school.nz save any confusion.
CAREERS Hours
• The Medical Room is open 8.30am to 3.30pm.
The Careers Centre assists students and parents at
If you require urgent assistance outside of these
all levels:
hours, please see Mrs Forrest or Reception.
• Career information
• Finding work experience opportunities Medical Attendant:
• Preparing for job interviews and CVs Mrs Lynnette Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext 444
• Linking into short Polytech courses lmartin@lbc.school.nz
• Advice on appropriate courses leading towards
particular careers Medical Assistants:
• Gateway work placements Mrs Louise Hadfield
Ms Zena Foyster
Careers Advisor:
Mrs Katherine Thomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 839 PHYSIOTHERAPIST
kthomas@lbc.school.nz Our Physiotherapist has 28 years experience
Careers Assistant: in general Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy and
Hand Therapy and holds a Masters degree in
Kelly Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 811 Physiotherapy.
krose@lbc.school.nz
Our Long Bay College Physiotherapist can only see
Gateway: students who have an ACC injury. This could be
Mrs Jane Coutts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 837 from an injury at home or at school.
jcoutts@lbc.school.nz If the injury has occurred at school or at a school
event, they need to visit the Medical Room first, as
the injury needs to be recorded.
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Director of Sport:
You must make an appointment to see the
Mr Paul Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 876
Physiotherapist. You cannot just knock on the
pfield@lbc.school.nz
door. You will receive a call-up slip to come to the
Physio room. If you prefer a morning tea or lunch Sports Assistants:
appointment, please let the therapist know. Mrs Teresa Underwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 864
Physiotherapist: tunderwood@lbc.school.nz
Mrs Chris Nevin . . . . . . . . . . . lbcphysio@gmail.com Mr Niall Thompson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext: 864
nthompson@lbc.school.nz
Please phone or text: 021 086 90745
Mr Justin Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext 864
SPORTS, ARTS AND CLUBS jbailey@lbc.school.nz
Sport Arts and Clubs
The Sport Centre will assist students and parents at Please visit the Long Bay College website for more
all levels with sporting information such as fixtures, information and contacts about the co-curricular
uniform and equipment. activities we offer:
www.longbaycollege.com/co-curricular
TIMETABLE
Students are required to be at school and ready to start the day by 8.40am. Classes commence at 8.45am.
In 2019, Long Bay College operates on a six-day timetable.
Timetable Starts:
Period Start Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Time
1 8.45
2 9.50
Interval 10.30 am
3 11.20
4 12.25
Lunch 1.25 pm
5 2.15
School finishes 3.15pm
Period 3 on a Wednesday will be allocated to your Atawhai group.
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EXPECTATIONS
THE VALUES OF OUR SCHOOL ARE: RESPECT, CARE, COMMUNITY
AND CREATIVITY
Classroom Conduct Our values are based on creating a culture of
All students and teachers have the right to work care for our students and community. This allows
without distraction and they have a responsibility to our students to achieve in all aspects of school
ensure an effective learning environment. life; Academia, the Arts, Community, Innovation,
Leadership and Sport. We support our students to
1. Teachers are responsible for the routines,
achieve their personal best and become positive and
teaching and learning in their classrooms.
valued members of a global society. Our desire is
2. Students should follow instructions from that all students feel recognised and have a sense of
teachers in a cooperative and respectful manner. belonging at Long Bay College.
3. Each teacher or classroom may have different
To enable all our students to make solid progress
routines (e.g., for entering the room, remaining
in the classroom, have rewarding experiences in
seated or moving about). Students should learn
co-curricular activities and develop acceptable social
and respect these.
skills, sound discipline must be maintained.
4. Students should show respect for the person
speaking during the lesson, whether teacher, In order to promote self respect, respect for property,
visitor or other student. co-operation, courtesy and consideration, Long Bay
College has the following expectations:
5. Students should speak appropriately. This
includes no swearing, verbal abuse or verbal Uniform
harassment.
Long Bay College is a school with high standards
6. Students should show courtesy by being and values. There is an expectation that all students
punctual, apologising for lateness, having will wear their uniform with pride. This means
absence slips and not leaving without wearing the uniform correctly at all times and taking
permission. personal presentation seriously. The school requires
7. Students should behave appropriately – no use that correct uniform is worn in the correct manner
of electronic devices unless approved by the when students are at school, travelling to and from
teacher, eating, borrowing equipment or any school and representing the school.
behaviour that disrupts the learning of others.
Uniform Passes – as a general rule, no mufti items
8. Students should behave courteously to each are permitted. Students may not wear mufti unless
other – no physical abuse or harassment or a school-wide mufti day is declared. In exceptional
other similar behaviour. cases, each of which is treated on its merits,
9. Students should come to each class prepared students may be given a uniform pass from the
and ready to learn with the correct equipment. Student Centre. A letter from home is required
10. Students should show respect for all school explaining the situation with the incorrect uniform. On
property and the property of other students. their arrival at school the student is to request such
a pass from the Student Centre and must carry the
pass all day.
Please see page 11 for more information.
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Attendance Students are discouraged from bringing valuable
Students must attend and be punctual to school and items to school. They do so at their own risk and
all classes. Students must remain on the premises must ensure their safekeeping at the Student Centre.
during the school day unless permission to leave is
granted and they have signed out with the Student
Alcohol, Tobacco (including Vaping /
Centre. After 4.00pm, students may remain at E-cigarettes) And Other Drugs
school only under supervision. Students may not be in possession of, using,
or dealing in the above items at school, on the
If a student is absent from school, please contact
way to and from school or during school activity.
the Student Centre by phone or email on the day
Infringements of this rule are regarded as a major
by 9:30 am. A phone call, written explanation or
breach of school rules and carry very serious
email of non-attendance is required from parents or
consequences. Medication prescribed for use during
caregivers. Phone: 09 477 9009 Ext 878 / Email:
the day must be left at the Medical Centre and
studentcentre@lbc.school.nz. If notification is not
collected as required.
received the absence will be treated as truancy.
Dangerous Items
Late pass
Dangerous items are not permitted at school or
Students who are late to school must obtain a pass
to be in the possession of any student. These
from the Student Centre in order to be admitted
items could include but are not limited to drugs,
to class. A lunchtime detention will be issued for
matches, cigarette lighters, aerosol cans, any
lateness for unjustified reasons.
potential weapon, and materials or implements
Prolonged absence commonly associated with the use/misuse of illegal
or dangerous substances.
If a student will be undertaking a planned absence
from school for longer than three days, parents/ Damage / Graffiti
caregivers are asked to write a letter or email to the
Chewing gum is not permitted while at school.
Principal at least two weeks prior to the absence.
Email: studentcentre@lbc.school.nz Damage to school buildings or any other school
property must be reported promptly to the Property
Violence / Written and Verbal Abuse Manager, any Deputy Principal or Teacher.
Verbal abuse and physical violence are regarded as
very serious offences. Students are to act, speak or Out-Of-Bounds Areas
write in a non-violent and non-threatening way. This To help ensure the safety of students, specific areas
includes social media and digital communications. of Long Bay College are out-of-bounds to students.
The Auditorium and Gymnasium are available for
Valuables student use only if a supervisor is present.
Items such as large sums of money or electronic Students are not to walk through or interfere with
equipment are only allowed at school for school- parked cars or bikes or use parking areas as access
related activities. Personal electronic equipment such ways.
mobile devices and headphones should not be used The staffroom is private to the staff.
during class time unless permission is granted by No student may be on the roof of any school building
the teacher for the items to be used for educational at any time.
purposes. These items are liable for confiscation if Students are not allowed to leave the school
used inappropriately in class. grounds unless they have obtained an exit pass from
the Student Centre.
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EXPECTATIONS
Consequences of Unacceptable Behaviour Note:
Unacceptable behaviour may result in one or more of 1. All incidents of unacceptable behaviour are
the following: considered on their own merits.
• A verbal warning. 2. Other rules exist for aspects of school life;
• A lunchtime detention/an after school detention. these are publicised in a variety of ways,
• Sent to Faculty Referral Room. as appropriate. These include such things
• Parents contacted. as the proper use of private student
• Withdrawal from class for a period of time. vehicles, the specific behaviours expected
in laboratories and workshops, and the
• A conduct or attendance report may need to be
behaviours expected on school field trips.
carried by the student and signed by each class
teacher and/or parents/caregivers to monitor
progress.
• Referral to a member of the College’s Senior
Leadership Team or year level Dean.
• A stand-down of up to five days per term, or ten
days per year.
• A suspension and referral to the Board of
Trustees. A Board of Trustees Disciplinary Sub
Committee interview, with parents/caregivers and
students, is sometimes required for persistent or
serious offenders.
After School Detention
These are held after school until 4.15pm. They take
precedence over any other activity: work, sports
practice or leisure/family activity. All students and
parents/caregivers are given letters advising of the
detention. If a student is unable to attend for good
reason they need to see the Dean in advance.
Any student who has done multiple after-school
detentions for the same offence, may be required to
attend an interview with the Dean accompanied by
their parents.
8ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
We expect all members of the Long Bay College What are Harmful Digital Communications?
community to use digital devices with respect. Under the Act, harmful digital communications
Electronic Devices are permitted at school but can be private messages or public content where
students are discouraged from bringing them someone uses the internet, email, apps, social
unless for educational purposes. Classroom use of media or mobile phones to send or publish harmful
electronic devices, such as cellphones, laptops and content.
tablets, as tools for learning is increasing. However, For a communication to be considered harmful
use of these in the classroom is at the discretion of under the Act, the content needs to:
the teacher and must be appropriate to purpose.
• Affect an individual; and
The school will not be held responsible for any lost or
• Cause (or is likely to cause) that individual
stolen devices.
serious emotional distress; and
Cellphones: While cellphones are permitted at
• Seriously breach one or more of the 10
school, use of them at school must be appropriate.
communication principles outlined in the Act.
It is not acceptable or appropriate for students to
send/receive text messages or phone calls in class. The 10 Communication Principles
If appropriate, permission may be given by teachers
The 10 principles say that a digital communication
for cellphones to be used as a tool for learning, eg
should not:
to take a photo, video record an experiment, or to
access information. • disclose sensitive personal facts about a person;
At all times, during class time, assemblies and • be threatening, intimidating, or menacing;
between classes, cellphones and headphones are • be grossly offensive;
to be switched off and in bags. • be indecent or obscene;
The school upholds and expects students and • be used to harass a person;
parents to uphold the principals of the Harmful • make a false allegation;
Digital Communications Act: • breach confidences;
• incite or encourage anyone to send a deliberately
harmful message;
• incite or encourage a person to commit suicide;
and
• denigrate a person’s colour, race, ethnic
or national origins, religion, gender, sexual
orientation or disability.
Please note that Netsafe can provide help and
advice about instances of online bullying, abuse and
harassment, for parents/caregivers and students.
https://www.netsafe.org.nz/
The inappropriate use of any electronic device may
result in serious consequences.
9BUSES
WHERE TO CATCH BUSES EXPECTATIONS
• All school buses arrive and leave from school in • When crossing the road in front of the school,
the bus stop area outside the school main gates. students must use the pedestrian crossings.
• In the afternoon, school buses load on both sides • In the morning upon arrival, students are
of Ashley Avenue outside the school boundary in expected to enter the school grounds straight
the bus bays on both sides of the school gates. away and must not linger in front of the school or
• Those catching public (not school) North Star in surrounding streets.
buses arrive and leave from the bus stop in • In the afternoon, students waiting to board their
Awaruku Rd or Cavelli Drive. Other suburban bus are to line up in a single line BEHIND THE
buses may be caught on Ashley Avenue uphill CONES on the footpath.
from the roundabout. • While on their bus, students are expected to
behave in a way which does not cause offence
FREE BUSES to other passengers or to the bus driver. All
• Some students are entitled to free bus transport. instructions of the bus driver are to be followed
These students mostly live in Okura and north of without question. Behaviour which does not
Bawden Road. Contact the teacher in charge of comply with normal school rules may result in the
buses to check your eligibility. students concerned being denied access to the
bus service for a period of time.
COMPLAINTS AND QUERIES
• Complaints about bus services, or about the
behaviour of students on the buses, should be
addressed to office@lbc.school.nz
For further information, including details of school routes, timetables and costs, please go to
www.at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/journey-planner
Alternatively, please refer to the websites below:
BUS COMPANY PHONE Website General route area
Bayes Coachlines 426 5504 www.bayescoachlines.co.nz Stillwater, Silverdale,
(school bus services section) Whangaparaoa and Orewa
Ritchies 415 9138 www.ritchies.co.nz Okura – Dairy Flat and rural areas
West
Further information can be found on the school website: www.longbaycollage.com/ourschool/buses
10UNIFORM
Stockists for the Long Bay College uniform are: JUNIOR UNIFORM
Janbells, Shop 7, 408 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay, (YEARS 9 TO 11)
Ph 09 478 3450
and Girls
NZUniforms, 19F Orbit Drive, Albany (off Apollo • Charcoal Long Bay College skirt (knee length) or
Drive), Ph 09 477 6300. trousers.
• White Long Bay College blouse.
• Price lists are available through our website
www.longbaycollege.com/enrolment/uniform • Black woollen Long Bay College jersey with
Click on ‘Enrolment’ then ‘Uniform’. horizontal stripe.
• Second hand uniforms – for purchase and • Lace up or slip on shoes must have a closed
sale of second hand uniforms, search the local heel. They are to be plain black, with an all
Facebook community pages. leather surface. No boots, sports shoes (or shoes
with logos) sneakers, canvas shoes or jandals.
• The school uniform must be clean, in good repair
and worn correctly. It is recommended school • Shoes are to be worn with black or flesh coloured
clothing is clearly named. No garments other stockings/tights, plain black ankle socks or black
than approved items may be visible. knee length socks.
• A visible, long sleeved shirt under a blouse or • Plain black sandals may be worn in summer with
shirt is not a substitute for a Long Bay College no socks.
jersey, nor is it within our expectations.
• Non-regulation uniform or jewellery will be
confiscated and returned on Friday’s, one week
after confiscation.
• Students who arrive at school incorrectly dressed
should have a note from their parent/caregiver
explaining the reason and report immediately to
the Student Centre.
• Students without an acceptable reason for being
incorrectly dressed may be withdrawn from class
to work on an individual programme for the day
or asked to return home (parent notified) and may
receive a lunchtime detention.
• When in a public place, students in Long Bay
College uniform are representing the College and
school rules apply.
• In all matters relating to uniform, the Deputy
Principal will determine what is and what is not
appropriate, taking into account students’ safety,
community expectations and any other factors
deemed relevant.
11UNIFORM
Boys • Tie, if worn, is to be knotted at the collar.
• Charcoal Long Bay College • Lace up or slip on shoes must have a closed
shorts or trousers. heel. They are to be plain black, with an all
• Grey Long Bay College shirt. leather surface. No boots, sports shoes (or shoes
• Black woollen Long Bay with logos) sneakers, canvas shoes or jandals.
College jersey with horizontal • Shoes are to be worn with black or flesh coloured
stripe. stockings/tights, plain black ankle socks or black
• Long black Long Bay College knee length socks.
socks. • Plain black sandals may be worn in summer with
• Lace up or slip on shoes no socks.
must have a closed heel.
Boys
They are to be plain black,
• Charcoal Long Bay College shorts or trousers.
with an all leather surface. No
boots, sports shoes (or shoes • Long black Long Bay College socks.
with logos) sneakers, canvas • Black and white pinstriped Long Bay College
shoes or jandals. shirt. May be worn un-tucked and buttoned from
• Plain black sandals may be worn in summer with the second button from the top.
no socks. • Black woollen Long Bay College jersey with
vertical stripe.
SENIOR UNIFORM • Tie, if worn, is to be knotted at the collar and
(YEARS 12 & 13) worn only with long trousers and with shirt
tucked in.
Girls • Lace up or slip on shoes must have a closed
• Charcoal Long Bay College skirt (knee length) or heel. They are to be plain black, with an all
trousers. leather surface. No boots, sports shoes (or shoes
• Black & white pinstriped Long Bay College with logos) sneakers, canvas shoes or jandals.
blouse. • Plain black sandals may be worn in summer with
• Black woollen Long Bay College jersey with no socks.
vertical stripe.
12Optional Uniform Items HAIR, JEWELLERY, TATTOOS AND
• Plain Black cap – absolutely no motifs. MAKEUP
• A plain white collarless short sleeve t-shirt • Any request to wear non-regulation items must
may be worn under the uniform shirt. It may be be made, in writing, to the Year Level Deputy
visible at the neck only. Principal.
• School jacket. • Only one small (no more than 3mm) plain stud or
• Plain black or white scarf. small plain hoops (no more than 10mm) may be
• Blazer and Tie for senior students in Years 12 worn in each ear lobe.
and 13. • No other jewellery is permitted (including face or
• School jerseys and coats should be used over body piercing ornamentation).
the top of shirts and blouses for extra warmth. • Makeup, including nail polish, is not to be worn
• School hoodies are available as part of the • Tattoos must be covered and not visible when
College’s sporting uniform but are not to be worn wearing school uniform.
as part of the main school uniform.
Hair
SPORTS UNIFORM • Moderate styles and ‘natural’ colours are
Students are encouraged to wear the sports uniform expected (any exceptions are at the discretion of
at school sporting occasions. The sports uniform the Year Level Deputy Principal).
items should not be worn at any time with the main • Students must be clean shaven while attending
school uniform. College.
• There are occasions when hair must be tied back
Appropriate Footwear for safety reasons.
Shoes worn by students must be plain black, all
leather (no rubber toe sections), lace up or slip on School Bags
shoes. No boots, sports shoes (or shoes with logos), • No advertising other than the maker’s name.
sneakers, canvas • No graffiti.
shoes or jandals.
In all matters relating to the uniform and student
presentation, the Deputy Principal will determine
what is and what is not appropriate, taking into
account students’ safety, community expectations
and any other factors deemed relevant.
13ASSESSMENTS
& QUALIFICATIONS
The student NZQA Notebook can be accessed via Offica 365/LBC link.
Please refer to this notebook for helpful information about NCEA.
HOW TO ACCESS THE STUDENT NZQA NOTEBOOK:
1. Log onto Office 365.
2. Go to the LBC Link page.
3. Select the Student NZQA Notebook.
4. Navigate through the sections to access the required information.
CHECKING OF NZQA ENTRIES
1.Go to the NZQA website at http://nzqa.govt.nz
2.Click on the “login” words at the top of the main page.
3.from the list of login types, select “Student & Learners” at the top of the page.
4.You will go to the Learners log in page.
5.You will need your National Student Number (this will be on your Student ID). When registering, you will need
to enter a personal email address because this will be used as your main point of contact beyond your
school years.
NCEA AND NZ SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS
The NCEA and NZ scholarship examination period for 2019 starts on 7 November and ends on 3 December.
The examination timetable can be downloaded from:
https://timetable.nzqa.govt.nz/mobile-timetable/timetable-index.html
SCHOOL INTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
Year 9: Exams are held Term 4.
Year 10: Exams are held Term 4.
Year 11, 12, 13: Two or three hour exams or workshops are held for most subjects in September.
14TO FIND OUT ABOUT … … CONTACT
Course Outline – Subject Notebook Your Teacher
Changing course/subject Your Dean
NZQA Entries (Always check this information on Student Portal or NZQA website) Mrs Beasleigh
Withdrawal from Achievement Standards or Unit Standards Mrs Beasleigh
Time Extensions for assessments (Find application form in NZQA notebook and submit Mrs Beasleigh
electronically)
Appeal against assessments (Find application form in NZQA notebook within 7 days of Mrs Beasleigh
receiving result)
NZQA fees queries Mrs Beasleigh
Derived Grade applications for missed external examinations Mrs Beasleigh
Special Assessment conditions (Reader/Writer assistance etc.) Mrs Glenda Keith
HOMEWORK
All students are expected to complete homework Homework can include completing unfinished tasks
regularly. It assists in developing the practice of or looking ahead to prepare for upcoming topics.
individual work and creativity. If development through Parents can assist by:
the school is to be maintained, regular revision of
• ensuring that conditions in the home allow for
work in all subjects should be part of each evening’s
concentration without distraction.
homework. Recommended homework times are:
• regularly checking that homework is being
Year 9 1 hour completed.
Year 10 1 hour–1½ hours • maintaining a fixed daily slot for homework to
Year 11 1 hour–1½ hours develop good study habits.
Level 2 1½ hour–2 hours
Level 3 1½ hour–2 hours
15LEARNING & EXAM
STRATEGIES
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO EXAM STRATEGIES
LEARN? Have you planned your study schedule?
Have you read the course description and know
Write and rewrite information e.g. exactly what you are required to know?
• Key ideas and questions
Have you written a brief list of the major topic areas
• Mind maps you need to cover for each subject?
• Diagrams
• Coloured pens STUDY SCHEDULE
• Revision cards A well planned study schedule should be:
• Summary cards
• Detailed – you should have a good idea of what
• Definition cards you are going to cover every time you sit down
• Mnemonics to study.
• Jingles • Realistic – don’t try to do too much (or too little!).
Go over your notes, the more times the • Plan for some time off to recharge your batteries.
better. • Flexible – be prepared to modify your schedule
once you get a better idea of how much you can
Mental imagery:
do each day and what works best for you.
This helps to visualise an image or picture connected • Varied – plan on mixing your study up to make it
with the information you are trying to remember. more interesting.
Think about a familiar walk with landmarks. Then
connect the information to be remembered with SOME MORE HINTS
various points or things along the walkway. When
you need to remember the information, think about • Use old exam papers to practise answering
the route and you should be able to remember the questions.
connected bits of information. • Understand the words ‘discuss’, ‘compare’,
‘illustrate’ and ‘explain’.
Diagrams, pictures and mindmaps: • Begin revision for exams early – do not leave it to
• By changing information into a different form, it the last minute.
helps you to organise your thoughts, visualise • A very useful site when preparing for senior
information and assists you to remember it. examinations: http://www.studyit.org.nz
• Mind-map – select a topic. Draw branches out • The Careers Centre has a range of pamphlets,
from the topic which represent main ideas. Use publications and guides with more information
only key words. to help you plan for success in examinations.
• Add further branches to break the idea down into
finer detail.
• Use as much colour and as many symbols or
pictures as possible.
• Give yourself plenty of space, i.e. use a large
piece of paper.
• Practice the mind-map several times.
16TERM DATES
TERM DATES FOR 2019 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Term 1 – Wednesday 30 January to Friday 12 April Waitangi Day — Tuesday 6 February
(3.15pm). Good Friday — Friday 30 March
Term 2 – Monday 29 April to Friday 5 July (3.15pm) Easter Monday — Monday 2 April
Term 3 – Monday 22 July to Friday 27 September ANZAC Day — Wednesday 25 April
(3.15pm)
Queen’s Birthday — Monday 4 June
Term 4 – Monday 14 October to Monday 9
Labour Day — Monday 22 October
December (3.15pm)
TERM PLANNER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Daylight Savings ends Sunday 7 April 2019, 3am
To help you plan your term, please visit our college
when clocks are turned backwards 1 hour.
website and download a planner:
www.longbaycollege.com/academic/term-planner Daylight Savings begins Sunday 29 September, 3am
when clocks are turned forward 1 hour.
172019 CALENDAR
January February March
M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
April May June
M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
July August September
M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 30 1
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
October November December
M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 30 31 1
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
18CAMPUS MAP
Student Centre, Deans, Medical Room
V1 V2 V3 V4
VISUAL ARTS
LEARNING SUPPORT
LS2
P4
P5 Green P3
LS1 Room
M20A
TECHNOLOGY
ArTeC
A4
STUDENT
A2 CENTRE
A3
A1
G5 G6
A A D MI NI STRATI O N B INFORMATION COMMONS G GYMNA SI UM / SPO RT
H AUD I TO RI UM L ENGLI SH M BUSI NESS
M MATH EMATI CS / CO MPUTI NG O SO CI A L SCIENCE P MUSIC / DRAMA
X PRO PERTY SERV I CES S SCI ENCE T TECH NO LO GY
LS LEA RNI NG SUPPO RT V VISUAL ARTS
LONG BAY COLLEGE
Success with confidence and creativity
19NOTES
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LONG BAY COLLEGE Postal Address: PO Box 89007, Torbay, Auckland 0742, New Zealand Physical Address: Ashley Avenue, Long Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand Telephone: +64 9 477 9009 Email: office@lbc.school.nz www.longbaycollege.com
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