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Middlemore
House 2018
Nulli Secundus - Second to None
Middlemore House
Housemaster’s
Welcome
Congratulations on being a boarder! You are in for
an experience that will remain with you forever. You will
make life long friends, gain new skills and be part of the
legacy of Middlemore House.
In 1979 the Headmaster made the momentous and highly successful decision to introduce girls at King's in
1980. Following similar trends in Australia and Britain, requests from Old Collegians who had daughters they
wished to send to their old school and the threat of closure of some Auckland boarding schools it was decided
to bring in the first 15 girls to the then Forms 6 and 7. These 15 formed the nucleus of the 125 that were
eventually enrolled by 2005.
Today Middlemore is a dynamic and exciting home away from home for up to 65 boarders. From 2016 we welcomed year 11
girls into the newly renovated extension which included a house managers residence. We aim to make Middlemore as
comfortable, safe and welcoming as we can. To create this environment we depend upon each girl taking responsibility for her
actions which will, in the intimate boarding setting, have an impact on others.
We expect that girls respect each other, respect each others property and the boarding house. This handbook is a very useful
guide to the daily routines, procedures and policies of Middlemore which will help each girl become familiar with how we run
Middlemore and consequently make the process of becoming a ‘Middlemorian’ that much easier. We understand that boarding
takes some girls a bit of getting used to, especially in term one. It helps to get involved with extra-curricular activities so girls
are kept busy and don't have too much time to think about being homesick. We encourage
girls to take a sport, get involved in house sport
competitions and also try a new activity, however
achieving a balance of activities and keeping up with
WE AIM TO HAVE A COMFORTABLE, schoolwork needs to be taken into consideration.
ACCEPTING AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT
IN MIDDLEMORE SO THAT WE CAN WORK We do aim to make Middlemore comfortable and homely,
TOGETHER TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE so girls staying in at the weekends do have an option of
UNIT OF SISTERHOOD THAT RESPECTS attending set weekend activities with the boy boarders
EACH OTHER, OUR STRENGTHS AND THE or they can just relax, catch up on homework and
TRADITIONS OF THE HOUSE - perhaps go out for a shopping trip or ice-cream with the
MIDDLEMORE VISION 2015 DEVELOPED tutor on duty. Girls are free to use the facilities such as
BY YEAR 13S the pool and running track during the weekends.
Overall, welcome to the Middlemore family. We are
looking forward to getting to know you and supporting
you in the best you can be for your time here at King’s College.
Mrs Nichola Hayes
Housemaster, 2012 - present.
Expectations when doing so.Offering a firm boarding house. This includes pastoral
handshake if appropriate care and wellbeing of students,
2018 at King’s College will be an academic matters where necessary and
adventure for the girls, with a whole asking if assistance is needed discipline. Nichola Hayes is the current
raft of new challenges and experiences. where appropriate. Housemaster of Middlemore and she is
Adapting to life in boarding and girls supported by her husband, Michael and
being in the minority will be distinct Thanking people adequately by: their two children, Penny and Oliver.
features of those challenges. In order to
enjoy the experience and make the verbal thanks at the suitable
most of the opportunities available at moment
King’s College, girls will need to The House Manager, Clare Stewart, is
conform to what for many will be a new responsible for laundry, lost property,
writing a short note of thanks
set of expectations. general maintenance, upkeep of the
after a person has given of
their hospitality and time. boarding house, spare uniform and
We expect nothing less than the best a minor health matters. The House
student can offer in terms of attitude, Manager can run small errands for our
Offering to assist when people
effort and enthusiasm. The reward of out of Auckland boarders as well. The
have to clear up af ter a
wholehearted participation is a sense of House Manager has set hours of work
function, etc.
belonging and mutual endeavour. Girls and is contactable by email, mobile
will be given every assistance to come phone and landline.
Using proper table manners at
to grips with their new environment
all times.
but in the final analysis, the degree to Middlemore cur rently has three
which a new student feels comfortable boarding tutors who are rostered on for
in the boarding environment will Keeping voice levels and
behaviour within appropriate duties in the morning and evening. A
depend largely on her own willingness boarding tutor builds close
to play a full part in the life of the House limits.
relationships with the girls, ensures
and the College. girls are complying to house rules, and
Good manners: We expect the
following:
Middlemore makes sure girls are using their prep
time effectively. Boarding tutors are
able to help girls with prep where
standing when an adult enters
the room (lecture theatre or
Staff possible.
Boarding Tutors
classroom) Middlemore is lucky to have
enthusiastic and caring staff. Mrs Nichola Hayes (Housemaster)
standing when addressed by
an adult Mrs Karen Thompson
Middlemore
standing back to allow adults
to enter a door, etc.
staff care about Miss Danielle Harpur
the girls Mrs Jennifer Mayne
Greeting adults (be they
acquaintance or strangers)
suitably by: being the first to
generate a greeting and The Housemaster assumes
looking the person in the eye responsibility for the running of the
Communication
Communication between House Staff, the College
parents and students is very important.
In Middlemore we have some set procedures for communicating information.
You can expect from us:
Regular newsletters from the Housemaster which includes information about upcoming events to do with the
House.
Phone calls or emails from the Housemaster if a girl is causing concern within the boarding house or up at school.
Equally if a girl does well in the boarding house or up at school we like to make contact too.
A Middlemore Newsletter at the end of every term outlining events that have happened including house sport.
Invitations to attend pre-Chapel drinks and nibbles in terms 2 and 3 and special house events like the Pink Ribbon
Breakfast and House Music in term 2.
Kings’ College will also send an E-News bulletin with important information. You can check the website www.kingscollege.co.nz
for calendar dates, updated information and notification of events that are of interest to parents.
We require from you:
If your contact details change it is vital you contact reception to have these changed on the database.
All leave requests to be logged in Boardingware unless it is in within 24hrs or an emergency, then a phone call or text
is best.
Notify the attendance officer of any class time absence.
Important contact details are listed on the last page of this booklet.
THE HOUSEMASTER ALSO TEACHES UP AT THE COLLEGE AND
IS NOT ALWAYS INSTANTLY AVAILABLE BUT WILL ENDEAVOR
TO RETURN PHONE CALLS, EMAILS AND TEXTS AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE. IN AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CONTACT RECEPTION.
Daily Routine
7.00am Wakeup Bell Shower and duties as
All year levels. required
7.25am Roll call in common room Notices
7.45am Room check by staff Leave House for a 7.45am
8.25am Mondays: Full House Meeting with breakfast in the Dining
staff Hall
5.30pm Thursdays: Chapel for all boarders and dinner from 6pm.
6.20pm Yr 11 and 12 Dinner. Yr 13 allowed to go from 6pm onwards
6.50pm Roll call in common room Notices
7.20pm Thursday roll call
Students seated in rooms
7.00pm 1st prep session begins Talking ceases
7.55pm Prep break No movement between
8.00pm 2nd prep session begins rooms
9.00pm Prep finishes No mobile use or audible
music
9.15pm Thursday - Prep finishes
9.00pm Supper and free time Students in bed
9.45pm Yr 11s and 12s in own rooms Rooms in darkness
10.00pm Yr 11 and 12s lights out Talking ceases
10.15pm Yr 13s in own rooms No mobile or internet
use
Carmen Regale
The School Song
O floreat simper Collegium Regis
Et simper iam magna maius emicet!
Quae mater benigna, omni amore digna
Viri ut re fiamus, docet, VIRTUS POLLET.
General Behaviour
Middlemore College rules always apply (see College booklet or
website).
House Always be punctual for House events, especially call-
over.
No offensive language inside the House.
Rules NO footwear is to be worn in the House under any
circumstances.
The outside top deck of the Yr 12 block is out-of-
The House Staff and Prefects want to provide an environment
bounds.
that will encourage and enable each girl to perform to the
best of her ability in as many fields as possible. Each member
of the House must be responsible and accountable for her Keep your personal appearance neat and tidy and
behaviour, while the House should be a mutually respectful your possessions in an orderly manner.
and co-operative, caring environment.
Treat all House equipment, furniture and fittings, as
The Prefects and Year 13 students play a well as other girls’ property, with respect.
pivotal role in the day to day running of ‘Borrowing’ other people’s
Middlemore and it is their responsibility possessions without their willing
to ensure that the House runs smoothly or prior consent is theft. Stealing
is antisocial behaviour and will
and that it is maintained properly. The
House Rules are designed to achieve this BE have consequences.
end. CONSIDERATE No alcohol, tobacco, or
The following information is intended as OF OTHERS AT controlled substances may be
brought into the House at any
a set of important guidelines which will
ensure the best environment for ALL TIMES time.
everyone. Every student must read the
College rules found at the front of the Be considerate of others
student diary. at all times.
College rules are found in
the front of the school diary
Common Rooms
All furniture must be respected and not abused. No
Attendance is compulsory feet on the furniture.
at House Meetings, Chapel
Bins are provided for litter.
Services, House practices,
House Sports and Boy Ball games are not allowed in the Common Rooms.
House activities. Pool table - use with respect. Replace the dust cloth
over the table when not in use. Return cues to the
Attendance cue rack after use.
Attendance is compulsory at House meetings, Chapel Each year group must take responsibility for
services, House practices, House matches and Boy ensuring that their Common room is tidy at all
House activities, as directed by the Housemaster or times.
Prefects. Regular checks are taken.
Do not leave your belongings lying around in the
If you are late (more than 20 minutes or will miss a Common room.
roll call) for any reason in returning to school after
leave, parents /guardians must email or phone the Damages, Breakages and Spills
Housemaster. It is vital that duty staff know if a
student is late. Report damage, breakages or spills immediately to
the Housemaster, Duty Staff or House Manager.
NO member of the House may leave the College
grounds during school time, unless she has the Do NOT attempt to fix any damages yourself.
Housemaster’s permission.
Drying rooms and Linen
These rooms are to be kept clean and tidy at all
A room check is carried out times.
every morning Collect clothing and shoes regularly from these
areas.
Bedrooms
Sheets, pillows, and pillowcases are provided by the
Each girl is responsible for the tidiness of their own College. If you prefer to bring your own these must
bedroom. be taken home for washing.
A room check is carried out every morning – beds Girls are required to bring their own swimming towel
are to be made, lights turned off, blinds pulled up, and bath towels.
rubbish bin emptied, drawers closed, clothes put
away neatly, desk and floor tidy. Girls are required to bring their own duvets/blankets
for their beds.
You may not be in others’ rooms unless invited.
Do not leave wet towels or wet clothing of any kind in
your room.
Food or drink is not consumed in your
room.
Each term you will change room.
Roommates for the Year 11s and Year
12s also change.
ENTRY DOORS HAVE A KEYPAD AND PIN CODE. FOR
OBVIOUS SECURITY REASONS THIS CODE MUST NOT
BE DISCLOSED TO OTHERS. MIDDLEMORE IS LOCKED
AND ALARMED AT NIGHTTIME AND A SECURITY
GUARD IS PRESENT ON SITE IN THE EVENINGS.
Duties Fridges
From time to time all students in the All food MUST be in sealed containers Meals
House will be asked to do some cleaning with your name. Do not consume other
or tidying activities. Organisation for people’s food. You MUST attend ALL meals in
special functions and end of term the Dining Hall. Regular
‘spring clean’ will involve all students House meetings checks are made.
regardless of year group.
These are compulsory and are held in If you are going to miss dinner
The day-to-day running of the House the Common Room on Tuesdays at 8.25 for College extra-curricular
requires that ALL girls have duty am. activities, it is your
responsibilities. The duties/chores responsibility to communicate
include tidying and cleaning of Common Roll Calls or call-over take place in the with your coach/Teacher in
rooms, TV room, Kitchens, locker areas morning and evening. Charge for them to organise a
and delivery of kitchen supplies. late dinner from the kitchen.
Kitchen
Ensure you are at the Dining
ALWAYS clean up after yourself. The Hall doors at the correct time,
wearing the correct uniform.
All girls have a door will be locked if the kitchen is
found untidy.
requirement to
Lockers
do duties at
some time Lockers are provided for all girls in the
bathrooms. A combination lock must be
which helps supplied by each girl.
with the day to Separate Cubby holes are provided for
day running of
the House
shoes and for clean laundry.
WITH SOME
TV Room EXCEPTIONS,
Food We have Sky TV UNIFORM IS
Basic supplies of milk, sugar,
This room must be kept tidy,
WORN TO
coffee, tea, milo, bread, butter/
margarine, spreads and fruit
clean up after yourself. THE DINING
are provided.
DVDs are allowed with the HALL
permission of Duty Staff.
Girls may bring their own
snacks but these must be kept
No private televisions are
in the kitchen in a sealed
allowed.
container which is named.
Duty staff have the right to
•NO FOOD is to be kept in
stop a programme they deem
bedrooms, this will attract
to be inappropriate
mice/rats and ants!
IT IS IMPORTANT NOT TO BRING TOO MANY
BELONGINGS WITH YOU. THERE IS LIMITED SPACE
AND YOU WILL FIND YOU WONT NEED LOTS OF MUFTI
CLOTHES. DO BRING ITEMS FOR YOUR PINBOARD E.G
FAMILY PHOTOS.
Laundry Visitors to Middlemore
There is limited
All clothing and footwear must storage space in Year 13 Students
be clearly labelled
bedrooms. Visitors must enter via the
Change clothing regularly
using the correct bags in the
Please do not Main Foyer (by the Year 13
block) with the permission of
Bathroom areas. bring large House Staff.
School laundry is collected and
amounts of The Visitors’ Book must be
returned every week day. clothing. signed by all Visitors on arrival
and departure.
Clothing can be collected from
the Year 12 Locker room at Visitors are not permitted
any time. during the school day, prep
Sheet change takes place on
You will have to time or after 9.25 pm.
Mondays. Ensure that you are completely Girls may entertain their
prompt and follow the correct visitors in the Foyer, Common
procedures. clear your room Room, or in the front
at the end of Middlemore gardens.
The House Manager will assist
with minor repairs to clothing. each term for Year 12 and year 11 students
Non-labelled gear will be held
hire groups to Visitors (no male students)
in the Lost Property cupboard use must enter via the Main Foyer
until claimed. with the permission of the
Middlemore. House Staff.
House laundry facilities may
b e u s e d fo r s m a l l i t e m s , The Visitors’ Book must be
underwear and delicates using signed by all Visitors on arrival
a white net laundry bag. and departure.
Access to the House
Girls are to provide their own Visitors are not permitted
Use the side or wet entrances
laundry powder and towels. during the school day, prep
for entry and exit from the
time or after 9.25pm.
House.
Do not borrow another
person’s clothing. Taylor girls are welcome in
Girls may not return to the
Middlemore but must not enter
House during the school day,
girls bedrooms.
except lunch break af ter
having lunch at the Dining Hall
or with the permission of the No girls are to sit in visitors’
Housemaster. cars outside the House.
Year 13 girls may use their
rooms during study periods
but all normal House and
College rules apply.
COMPUTERS AND CELLPHONES THAT ARE NOT USED
REASONABLY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH HOUSE AND
COLLEGE POLICIES WILL BE IMPOUNDED. THEY WILL
BE RETURNED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
HOUSEMASTER.
Money and Valuables The College is
Items of value such as Computers and Cellphones mainly uses Apple
cellphones or computers and
sums of money should be Year 11 and 12 Students may
computers and
secured at all times. n o t u s e c o mp u t e r s a f t e r software. The use
10.00pm. All Laptops will be
Students must take full left outside bedroom doors at
of ITunesU is
responsibility for all valuable this time for the night. found in many
items they bring into the
House. Cellphones MAY NOT be used
subjects. If you
during Call Over, Prep or after have any
All such items must be clearly Lights Out.
named. questions about IT
Cellphones and computers requirements
Any loss should be reported to must not be used to harass
the Housemaster immediately. another student. please contact the
IT department.
Middlemore has 3 security Computers may only be taken
cameras that cover to School for academic Some subjects
entranceways and common purposes. such as Design
areas.
and Photography
require specialised
programs. It is
best to discuss
these with the
subject teacher.Fire/Emergency
Evacuation
Medical
Procedure Procedures
If a student is unwell outside of school hours, she should, in
All students must proceed to the nearest and safest
the first instance, contact the House Manager unless it is
exit and assemble on the Driveway in front of
after 10.30pm. After 10.30pm, there are 2 direct dial phones
M i d d l e m o r e H o u s e i n Ye a r g r o u p s a n d i n
located in the Middlemore common areas for students to
alphabetical order.
contact the duty nurse. The duty nurse will uplift the student
and take her to the Medical Centre.
Wardens will call the roll and report to the House
Duty Staff.
In an emergency, 111 should be dialed straight away and the
Housemaster contacted immediately.
Do not attempt to re-enter the House until the ‘All
Clear’ is given.
All medication MUST be disclosed to the Medical Centre
Do not run during an emergency evacuation. for health and safety reasons. We do not allow students to
have medication in their rooms unless there are special
Procedures are displayed in rooms and notice boards circumstances.
and regular practice drills take place.
If the illness occurs at school she should inform her class
The main causes of false teacher. She will receive a medical slip from the staff
member, be directed to the Medical Centre and parents are
alarms in the House are then informed.
hair straighteners and After being assessed at the Medical Centre she may:
burnt food. The alarm
Stay overnight
system is connected directly
to the fire station and the Receive medication and be sent back to the House
fire brigade will attend, Be asked to be collected by parents and taken home.
including false alarms. You MUST NOT ring your parents to come to school to pick
you up. The House Manager in some cases or the Medical
Driving
Centre will do this.
The Medical Centre is a well
resourced
Yr 11s and 12s are not permitted to have a car at facility
school. Yr 13s may have a car but this is dependent
on parking space availability and preference is given
to girls who live the furtherest away from the
College. Middlemore is allocated only a certain
amount of car park spaces onsite.
Permission to have a car at school will be granted by
the Housemaster after students have applied for a
Driving permit. DO NOT BRING a car to school until
such permission has been granted.
If cars are brought to school the College rules must
be adhered to all times.
No one is to carry unauthorised passengers.
Authorisation requires a note from both the parents
of the driver and passengersKing’s STUDENT WELLBEING
IS VITAL FOR STUDENT
College ACHIEVEMENT
Harassment Harassment
of any kind is unwanted and unwelcome.
Policy Stopping Harassment is Important
Harassment affects a person’s well being, self confidence, work
and relationships with others. It is totally against the College’s
Our College community will not tolerate the oppression of the
ethos, and may also be against the law.
one member by another. Everyone has the right to feel safe from
any form of harassment (physical, verbal, emotional and
sexual). The rights of the students to learn, and for the teachers
to teach is respected by all.
We believe all members of the School community have an equal
right:
All members take responsibility for their own behaviour; every
member of the School community should contribute to the well-
being of all other members. This policy applies to all members of To be treated fairly by fellow students and staff.
the College community, including staff, students, parents and
visitors. To feel safe and secure
To learn, and grow towards their full potential
What is Harassment?
If a particular behaviour embarrasses, upsets or hurts another To feel valued, accepted, and cared for as unique individuals
person, then it can be classified as harassment. Harassment can
include physical, verbal, emotional and sexual. To have their own property (and therefore we will respect and
protect the property of others).
Physical: eg pushing, hitting, spitting, damaging the
property of others. You Can Act Against Harassment
Verbal: eg repeated ‘put-downs’ name calling, If you are guilty of harassment, stop now! If you witness
ridiculing, swearing, racist comments harassment you can do something about it and thereby protect
others. Change your friendship group if they become involved in
Emotional: eg threatening, spreading rumours, harassment. Report harassment, so that both the bullies and
ostracism, make rude or threatening signs victims can receive help.
Sexual: eg sexual behaviour which is deliberate, If you are being harassed, you can take action.
uninvited, unwelcome and which is perceived by the
recipient to be embarrassing, offensive, demeaning or
compromisingHARASSMENT
IS NOT
TOLERATED
Share the Problem:
King’s College Discuss the situation with a friend, parent, brother, sister or
anyone with whom you feel comfortable. Refer the situation
Harassment
to any one of the contact people listed below:
Chaplains
Policy cont. Housemasters and House Managers
Prefects
Tutors
If you are being harassed,
you can take action Sacristans
Teachers
Options
Counsellor
The aim of the following procedure is to stop harassment by
helping you to resolve the situation with the harasser. It is
best if the harassment can be stopped by working it out, What Next?
through discussion, repentance, forgiveness and acceptance
You may simply wish to discuss the situation with one of the
to restore positive relations.
contact people listed above. If you wish, they will help you
consider appropriate action.
Act Alone
You may approach the person who is harassing you with one
You may choose to do nothing. However, harassment could
of these people.
continue.
Or
Approach the person who is harassing you and request that
the offending behaviour stops.
They will approach the harasser on your behalf.
Outcomes of Harassment
It may be useful to keep a written record of the incidents that
occur and give a copy to the contact person. This will help
The College views harassment as a serious matter and
you both clarify the issue and explain to the harasser that
offenders will ultimately be dealt with under the College
his/her behaviour is unacceptable.
discipline policy. However, the primary aim of any
intervention will be to restore positive relationships, to heal
hurt and to establish a renewed understanding of our life Remember:
together in a Christian community. The College will treat very
seriously any case of retaliation against a person for Confidentiality must be respected at all times unless you say
reporting harassment. otherwise. You may stop or start at any point in the
grievance procedure. In all cases the person dealing with the
complaint will not take any action without your permission.
Students may involve parents at any stage.Weekend Leave and Exeat
Leave
Weekends
No student may Middlemore remains open during term
time at weekends apart from Exeat
leave the Weekends. Exeat Weekend is a long
College grounds weekend, similar to a mid-term break.
They usually coincide with a public
All boarding houses use an electronic without the holiday. The boarding house closes on a
leave system called Boardingware. Friday evening or Saturday morning
Users create an account, submit leave express (dependent on sports) and does not
a n d t h e h o u s e m a s t e r a p p r o ve s ,
declines or requests more information.
permission of reopen until Monday afternoon. Exeat
Weekends are scheduled into the
An email is generated at each stage to the calendar every term so it is especially
important students from outside of
alert students and parents of the leave
status.
Housemaster or Auckland factor in these weekends and
Tutor-on-duty plan accordingly. The majority of girls
leave straight after school on Friday for
Boardingware is used when a student is
going to be absent from the House - so at any time. weekend leave but some remain in for
between the hours of 3.30pm and Saturday morning sport and then leave
8.45am the following day. Generally we after that. There is a choice of return
do not encourage that personal leave be times, girls can come back on Sunday
taken during the school week as this night before 8.30pm or Monday
can be disruptive to settling into a good Hosting and Leave morning before House Meeting at
pattern of boarding school life. However 8.25am. We do ask that girls do not
we recognise that from time to time There will be times when a girl is hosted
come and go from the boarding house
events come up which require leave by a friend or other acquaintance. We
especially encourage overseas or out of over the weekend. Often the girls
from the boarding house after school. staying in over the weekend are out on
These events could include special Auckland boarders to spend time at
friends houses during the weekends. an activity so there is nobody in the
family dinners and medical House for supervision and the doors are
appointments. Where possible the This is a nice way to have a break and
spend some downtime. The locked for security reasons.
Housemaster requires at least 24hrs
notice to approve leave. If the leave is Housemaster requires an email/phone
urgent, then a phone call, text or email call from both the parents of the girl
from parents to the Housemaster is being hosted AND an email/phone call
best. The boarding house closes down from the hosting party. As a host
parent we expect that you will assume
Leave will be
for the night at 10pm, therefore any girl
who is on dinner leave must be in the the role of in loco parentis and the granted at the
boarder's health and welfare will be
House by this time or she makes
arrangements to be back in the House entrusted to your care. Whilst on leave, discretion of
by 7.20am the following day. boarders will observe all of the school's
rules and regulations.
the
Housemaster.
Poor behavior and choices at the
weekend will of ten come to the
Housemaster’s attention and reflect
badly on King’s College.
ALL WEEKEND LEAVE REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY
9PM WEDNESDAY THROUGH BOARDINGWARE.
KING’S COLLEGE REQUIRES A WRITTEN RECORD OF ALL
LEAVE REQUESTS.
IF LEAVE IS REQUIRED DURING CLASS TIME THEN AN
EMAIL OR PHONE CALL SHOULD BE MADE TO THE
ATTENDANCE OFFICER.IT IS IMPORTANT WE
KNOW WHERE STUDENTS
ARE AT ALL TIMES,
ESPECIALLY IN CASE OF
EMERGENCIES. WE
OPERATE A SIGN IN
AND OUT SYSTEM IN
MIDDLEMORE. GIRLS
SIGN IN AND OUT
USING IPADS
LOCATED AT TWO
ENTRANCE WAYS.
Leave from Class
If a student is going to be absent from classes then an email
or phone call to the Attendance Officer, Rhonda Daniels, is
required. Sometimes there will be an overlap with leave required from
class and the boarding house for example an appointment
that starts at 2pm and the student does not return until 7pm.
Email or phone the In this case both an email to the attendance officer and a
attendance officer, Rhonda leave application through Boardingware is required to cover
both absences.
Daniels, to notify of leave
during class time.
Extended leave from classes and the boarding house (3 plus
An example of this would be a medical appointment that
days), requires permission from the Deputy Headmaster., Mr
takes place during period 2 and the student returns before
John Payne.
school finishes. Where possible, King’s ask s that
appointments be made outside of class time.
absences@kingscollege.school.nzPREP (HOMEWORK), IS AN
IMPORTANT PART OF
BOARDING LIFE. WE HAVE
2 HOURS OF PREP
MONDAY TO THURSDAY
AND SOMETIMES AN
HOUR ON FRIDAYS. YOU
WILL FIND THIS TIME
VERY IMPORTANT AS
YOU WILL RECEIVE A
CONSIDERABLE
AMOUNT OF PREP
FOR EACH CLASS.
Prep
Prep (or homework) is done each weeknight in the House with bedroom doors open.
Prep commences at 7.00 pm with the 1st session lasting until 7.55 pm.
At 7.55 pm there will be a 5 minute Prep break.
The Prep break is designed to allow students to have a ‘comfort stop’, swap notes and obtain material from other
students without disturbing their study.
The 2nd session of Prep begins at 8.00 pm and continues until 9pm. Year 13 may close their doors during the second
session but if another student is with them, the door must remain fully open.
It is a quiet time during the Prep session (conversation with others is not permitted) and girls may not move from
their rooms without the permission of the Prefect on duty or Duty Staff.
Cellphones may not be used during Prep for any reason. Failure to comply will result in the confiscation of your phone/
s for a period of time with the permission of your parents.
Girls with computers may use these during Prep time but only for prep-related subjects. Computers will be confiscated
if they are being misused.
Late Prep will be available, at the discretion of the Duty Staff, on request.Lord’s Prayer
Our Father
Which art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done on
earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily
bread
And forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive
those who trespass
against us.
Lead us not into
temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the
kingdom, the power
And the glory
For ever and ever
Amen.
Chapel
The Chapel is a vital and rewarding aspect of King’s College. All students attend morning Chapel twice a week.
Weekly Chapel Services are compulsory for all students on Tuesday lunchtimes (1.30pm - 2pm) and for boarders only on
Thursday evenings (5.30pm - 6pm).
Weekend services are listed in the Term Calendar and should be noted carefully.
Twice a term, the girls will be required to attend a Middlemore House Chapel Service. It is compulsory for all girls to attend;
dates will be advertised in the Term Calendar. Parents and families are most welcome and encouraged to join their daughters
on these occasions. These Services will usually be held at 7.00 pm, or 10.00 am.
At Chapel, both the Lord’s Prayer and the Grace are spoken. If you do not know them, please take some time to learn the words.
The Grace
The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all, evermore.
Amen.NO JEWELRY IS ALLOWED AND
THIS INCLUDES CLEAR STUDS
BEING USED TO KEEP PIERCINGS
Uniform
OPEN Summer
Camel Skirt
White Blouse
NO NAIL POLISH INCLUDING
FRENCH NAILS Black Belt
Black Dress Sandals as suggested by College
NO MAKE-UP Winter
Grey Skirt
NO COLORED BRAS White Blouse OR
White Shirt with Tie
NO EXTREME HAIR Black opaque tights (no knee highs)
STYLES OR COLOURS Black Belt
Maroon Jersey
Black leather shoes (lace up or loafers)
Blazer – to and from school, formal wear, dinners, Chapel
Blazers must be worn every Wednesday Terms 2 and 3
Hair must be worn shorter than collar length OR tied back
with a black tie and/or black pins and/or black
Headband.
Sports/Fitness Centre
Maroon Polo Shirt
Boy House Shirt or Singlet
Black Shorts
College Tracksuit
Plain black one-piece Swimming Togs
Netball/Hockey/Tennis UniformImportant
Contact Numbers
Housemaster: Mrs Nichola Hayes
Mob: 0211558922
Office: 09 2760664
Email: n.hayes@kingscollege.school.nz
House Manager: Clare Stewart c.stewart@kingscollege.school.nz 021 548 123
Head of King’s College – Mr Simon Lamb - s.lamb@kingscollege.school.nz
Deputy Head – Mr John Payne – Pastoral: j.payne@kingscollege.school.nz
Deputy Head – Mr Phil Coombe – Curriculum: p.coombe@kingscollege.school.nz
Deputy Head - Mr Geoff Smith - Achievement: g.smith@kingscollege.school.nz
Deputy Head - Mrs Melissa Irving - Pedagogy: m.irving@kingscollege.school.nz
Director of Admissions - Mr Graeme Syms g.syms@kingscollege.school.nz
Music Administrator - Mrs Karen Thompson - k.thompson@kingscollege.school.nz (note there are 2 Karen Thompsons in
the College)
Director of Commercial Services – Mr Paul Chapman – responsible for the financial management of the school and any
queries regarding fees should be directed to him. P.chapman@kingscollege.school.nz ph 2760636
L e a r n i n g S u p p o r t – M r D av i d Wa r d – r e s p o n s i b l e fo r a ny s t u d e n t w i t h s p e c i a l l e a r n i n g n e e d s .
D.ward@kingscollege.school.nz ph 2760891
Medical Centre – Mrs Sarah Hardy – Students who are unwell are sent to the Medical Centre to be looked after. Students
must never leave directly for home without being cleared by the Medical Centre first. s.hardy@kingscollege.school.nz ph
2760624
Head of Counseling – Mrs Karen Thompson – The counsellors are always available for any confidential concerns you may
have. k.thompson2@kingscollege.school.nz ph 2760607
Chaplain – Rev Warren Watson – The Chaplain and Assistant Chaplain are responsible for the spiritual welfare of our
students and also offer guidance and counselling. w.watson@kingscollege.schoo.nz ph 2760614
Attendance Officer - Mrs Rhonda Daniels - absences@kingscollege.school.nz or phone 276 0612
Mailing Address: please write your daughter’s name followed by c/o Middlemore House
For parcels or courier packages: 41 Golf Ave, Otahuhu, Auckland 1062.
For letters or mail via NZ Post: PO Box 22012, Otahuhu, Auckland 1640.Middlemore House, King’s College Golf Avenue, Auckland 1062 www.kingscollege.school.nz
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