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2021
PROSPECTUS
Farm Cove
Intermediate
www.farmcove. school.nz
REACH OUT Welcome to Farm Cove Intermediate 1 Our vision, our values 1 Learning in the classroom 3 Learning and growing through sport and clubs 5 Education outside the classroom 6 Cultural engagement 9 Our place 10 Reaching out internationally 12 Our school in the community 15 Celebrations 16
WELCOME TO
FARM COVE INTERMEDIATE
We are delighted to introduce Farm Cove and nationwide recognition for top
Intermediate (FCI) and look forward to performances is an indicator that this is
working alongside you to focus on the a highly successful approach.
best for your child. It is our pleasure to
Authentic teaching and learning across
welcome in-zone families, those who gain
a wide range of curriculum areas is
enrolment through the out-of-zone ballot,
a significant feature of our innovative
and our International Students.
programmes. E-devices assist in
FCI provides outstanding opportunities maximising learning and most students
for Year 7 and 8 students (10 to 13-year- bring their own laptops.
olds). Learning here takes place within
Numerous opportunities enable leader-
attractive, richly resourced, contemporary
ship to develop and flourish. An example
settings. We place significant emphasis
of this is when ambassadors – our
on working collaboratively so students Principal Linda Harvie (centre) with
Kiwi ‘buddy’ leaders – work alongside
are actively involved and can take Deputy Principal Stephanie Young (left) and
International Students to support
responsibility for owning their learning. Assistant Principal Tamara Jones (right).
successful integration.
This empowers wellbeing current
opportunities for students to extend their
development, promotes success at As you learn more about our school
talents and skills and become involved in
college and enables valuable input as through this prospectus, you will see
deeper learning.
future citizens. that enjoyment and a sense of fun is
further supported through involvement FCI is very proud to be the school of
Teachers who are life-long learners build
in numerous sporting codes, cultural choice for many families. We look
positive relationships as they facilitate
events, lunchtime clubs and after-school forward to getting to know you as you
learning. Students are challenged to
activities. join our community.
reflect and work enthusiastically to
achieve their goals. The number of Additional enrichment programmes and Linda Harvie, Principal
our students who have received local involvement in special events also provide
OUR VISION, OUR VALUES
The Farm Cove Intermediate School authentic inquiry based experiences that be confident, happy, connected and
community strives to ‘Reach Out’ and promote the attitudes that we value. Our reflective learners. There is a shared
work collaboratively across the school, values include friendliness, cooperation, understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi
within the wider community and as global integrity, respect, enthusiasm and and cultural diversity is celebrated.
citizens. persistence.
Our vision extends to the wider
Our students are empowered as learners. Equitable, caring and interactive community including parents and whanau.
They are provided with opportunities to learning environments challenge We ‘Reach Out’ to enjoy learning
develop academically, socially, physically, students. Teachers are involved in on- together and celebrate our success.
emotionally and spiritually. Their learning going effective professional learning
comes to life as they are engaged in development enabling students to
PROSPECTUS 2021 1
“My daughter loves the Literacy Extension
class. She could not wait to read me her story.”
Parent of Year 8 girl
2 FARM COVE INTERMEDIATE
LEARNING
IN THE CLASSROOM
Making learning fun club, translating an instruction manual from educational needs. The school strives
Opportunities for learning, both inside or into English, composing and performing to identify these early and provide
and outside the classroom, abound at music and drama, and working in wood. programmes to support their learning and
Farm Cove Intermediate. Has learning social integration with other students.
Collaborative teaching,
ever been this much fun? flexible classrooms We communicate with parents and guardians
The National Curriculum focuses on FCI teachers are facilitators of learning via email, newsletter, Facebook, our website
English, the arts, languages, health rather than instructors who impart fact- and school app. Students present their
and physical education, science, social based knowledge. Learning is personalised, learning to parents and guardians at
sciences, mathematics, and technology. with the student at the centre of the circle. student-led conferences twice a year.
Students’ competence in reading, writing Classroom spaces are versatile, expanding Enrichment
and mathematics is assessed against to accommodate larger groups and Several literacy, mathematical and science
expectations for their age level. collaborative teaching, or reducing group enrichment opportunities are offered
Our students are empowered to initiate and sizes for more personalised interactions. including International Competitions
own their learning. Not only do they have a In such an environment, teachers can be and Assessments for Schools (ICAS),
say in what they learn, they have input into deployed according to their strengths, Mathex, Writing Competitions, Literacy
how they learn, who they work with, and generously sharing their knowledge with Quiz, speech competitions in English,
the pace of their learning. Students and other teachers and inspiring them. Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Samoan, and
teachers use goal-setting to help shape FCI’s partnership arrangement with Tongan, Australasian Problem Solving, and
individual programmes. the University of Auckland sees trainee Mathematical Olympiad (APSMO).
Ours are digital classrooms based teachers spending time in our classrooms, Every student at FCI learns Te Reo and an
on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), while a number of our teachers attend the Asian language, usually Japanese, Korean
enabling students to access the internet University for post-graduate studies. or Mandarin. Native speakers of these
for resources. We believe that in order to languages provide expert support for the
prepare our students for higher education, Parents as partners language programme.
they should be conversant with how to Parents and guardians have an important
utilise evolving technologies. partnership role with the school, which Specialist classes
values and appreciates the support it All students attend classes in visual art, food
With teachers providing guidance, students
receives from them. We recognise that and biotechnology, multimedia and design,
develop their own learning focus, which
parents and guardians like to be kept hard materials and electronics technology,
may include creating useful objects with
informed of their child’s progress and want performing arts, science, Te Reo, tikanga
a 3D printer, scripting and storyboarding
to know that their daughter or son is safe. Maori and physical education. These are
a short film, organising a fashion show or
Some students have special health and facilitated by specialist teachers.
a news broadcast, forming a new school
PROSPECTUS 2021 3
“The inclusive practices and collaborative culture support all children to reach their potential.” Education Review Office 4 FARM COVE INTERMEDIATE
LEARNING AND
GROWING THROUGH
SPORT AND CLUBS
Sporting activities are highly valued at Farm Cove Intermediate. We have our own specialist
physical education teacher.
More than 26 codes are played here, Coaching and supervised training is Every year we send our best sports
including such New Zealand favourites available for all. students to the AIMS Games in Tauranga,
as basketball, netball, rugby, football, where they compete against thousands
As certain sports will be new to some of
cricket, swimming, athletics, badminton, of other students from more than 300+
our students, we provide opportunities to
hockey, and tennis. The specialist schools. This also provides an opportunity
learn the rules and to trial for teams over
programme may also include rowing, to make new friends from different parts
several weeks. This way, each student
futsal, tae kwon do, and squash. Plus of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.
can discover their hidden talents, and the
– as Principal Linda Harvie comments –
games they most enjoy.
“any sport you can think of!” Clubs
Table tennis – played with bat or hand Lunchtime clubs are enthusiastically
Our teachers are passionate about the
– is one of our most popular break- attended. Anyone can start a club
physical, emotional and social benefits
time activities. There are tables for this with their particular interest or hobby.
students gain from both individual
purpose in the common areas between Examples include art, cultural clubs, chess,
and team sports. We encourage all to
our buildings. gaming, Minecraft, and board games.
participate, regardless of their fitness,
physical abilities, or levels of proficiency.
PROSPECTUS 2021 5
EDUCATION
OUTSIDE THE
CLASSROOM
We believe that learning should be a life-long adventure,
something each of us should have the opportunity to
embrace and enjoy. As well as encouraging all of our
students to develop a love of classroom learning, we
believe that learning can take place anywhere, any time.
There are many opportunities for students homestayed in our local district for two to
to learn through our Education Outside four weeks.
the Classroom (EOTC) programme. Year
After our students host overseas students
7 students attend school camp, where
or are hosted by them, many tell us that
the focus is on participating in challenging
it was an enriching and life-changing
activities that nurture team-work while
experience. As well as advancing their
helping build self-confidence. Camp
language skills, our students’ visits help
attendees can try their hand at kayaking,
develop self-confidence, empathy, global
archery, abseiling, raft-building and can
awareness, and a deeper appreciation
have more fun at the mud slide.
and understanding of other cultures.
Year 8 students participate in a three-day
Many of our students who have been
programme exploring adventure options
overseas on one of our school trips will
such as high ropes, mountain biking,
eventually return there to live, study, or
hiking, first aid and water-based activities.
work for a time. This is particularly so in
There are also field trips within the Auckland their ‘gap’ year.
region for students; parents will be asked to
support these extra-curricular activities.
We have warm links with several Asian
countries, partly as a result of our sister
school relationships.
Our visits have taken us to the USA,
China and South Korea, and on alternate
years we visit Himeji, Japan. When we
host school groups, the students are
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PROSPECTUS 2021 7
“Thank you to my child’s teacher who has
been consistentl y kind, caring, inspiring and
thoughtful. My child has loved every day at
Farm Cove and we are extremel y impressed.”
Year 8 girl’s parent
8 FARM COVE INTERMEDIATECULTURAL
ENGAGEMENT
There are a great many cultural activities to choose from at Farm Cove Intermediate. We
place a high value on culture – in the broadest sense – and endeavour to provide as many
opportunities as possible for our students to explore their own interests and to discover
their talents.
We are very proud of our Maori cultural Our school choir is open to all students the Intermediate Rockquest competition
group, which practises kapa haka and who wish to audition, and vocal training and at assemblies.
performs powhiri, waiata and haka for is available. We also have an extension
We also have enthusiastic art and dance
visitors and at the local festival. choir, which competes in the prestigious
groups, who benefit from the advice and
Kids Sing competition. Both choirs
Music is always one of the most popular experience of artists and professional
perform at significant occasions in the
expressions of any culture and at our dancers from the local community. Farm
school calendar and represent the school
school this is definitely so. We facilitate Cove has hip hop troupes, as well as
at festivals in the city.
the learning of virtually any instrument choral and other cultural groups, some of
and given a reasonable level of proficiency, Rock bands are always popular and which have been initiated and organised
a musician can join our orchestra. those with the inclination and musical by the students themselves.
Performances are given throughout the ability can find others with similar
Every second year our students have the
year, both within the school and further aptitudes to join them in a group. Tutors
opportunity to audition and perform in a
afield. assist with the various groups, each of
school production.
which has its own distinctive style. Our
Singing in a school choir can be a
rock bands have a chance to perform at
powerful, life-affirming experience.
PROSPECTUS 2021 9OUR PLACE
Farm Cove Intermediate is located in Pakuranga, in
the leafy eastern suburbs of Auckland, one of the most
liveable parts of the city.
The school is north-facing and sheltered sporting groups use the gym in the
from the prevailing westerly winds. Within evenings and weekends, making a
a few minutes’ walk is the Tamaki Estuary, valuable contribution both to our school
with views of Maungarei (Mt Wellington) funds and to our connection with the
and Rangitoto, two of Auckland’s iconic neighbourhood we live in.
volcanic cones.
The school has a roll of approximately
There are handy connections to public 600 students. Our large school hall is
transport for those students travelling used for performing arts and community
from out of zone. activities.
The school occupies 4.6 hectares, of We are proud of our literacy resources
which approximately 80 percent is sports and school library, where students have
fields and recreation areas. Physical access to a wide selection of books,
Education classes and sporting events publications, and e-learning literature.
are also held in FCI’s well-equipped,
Interior and exterior walls of the school
multi-purpose gymnasium.
buildings feature colourful works created
Assemblies, annual prize-giving and by our art club. Many of these artworks
graduation ceremonies, as well as portray the multicultural make-up of
other important school occasions, are the school, and showcase the vision
held in the gymnasium. Community of emerging artistic talent.
10 FARM COVE INTERMEDIATE“The school has created an atmosphere of
respect and kindness, making it an excellent
place for students and teachers alike.”
Tim Alderdice, teacher
PROSPECTUS 2021 11REACHING OUT
INTERNATIONALLY
Our school provides opportunities for both short and long-term International Students
to study with us. In most cases they stay with local families, sometimes those with a
student currently attending our school.
All International Students are initially interested in. They are eligible for sports see how we run our International Student
welcomed into regular classrooms. For teams, club membership, and leadership programme.
those whose English is not yet at a level roles including councillor.
The school appoints and nurtures
where they can learn effectively in the
There is a limited number of places outstanding students as ambassadors
general classrooms, there is a dedicated
available for International Students and to provide ‘buddy’ support to our
classroom where English for Speakers
fees are set by the Board of Trustees International Students throughout their
of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers
annually. The school is a signatory to the stay.
facilitate learning. As ESOL students’
Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care
proficiency in English develops, they Many long-distance, long-term friendships
of International Students, overseen by
transition until they are ready to fully have arisen from the hosting of Inter-
the Ministry of Education.
integrate in our regular classrooms. national Students at FCI. Our school and
FCI regularly hosts overseas teachers, the wider community is enriched by the
Many International Students attend
educational researchers and advisors. In presence of these homestay students.
Farm Cove Intermediate for two years,
particular they are eager to observe what A warm welcome and emotional farewell
participating in the school programme and
working collaboratively looks like in the always accompanies their arrival in New
any extra-curricular activities they may be
classroom. Other visitors are interested to Zealand and later departure for home.
12 FARM COVE INTERMEDIATE“ Teachers feel strongly supported, creating
an environment where they feel trusted and
encouraged to be bold and adventurous in
their teaching.” Anthony Macleod, teacher
PROSPECTUS 2021 13“Here at Farm Cove we teach the
student, rather than teach the subject.”
Stephanie Young, Deputy Principal
14 FARM COVE INTERMEDIATEOUR SCHOOL
IN THE COMMUNITY
Farm Cove Intermediate works closely with Howick and Pakuranga schools across
cultural, sporting and educational fields. We have an important role to play in the
community, and in keeping with our motto REACH OUT, we are active in numerous
ways, ranging from environmental to social to cultural.
We embrace our school and country’s a vital role to play socially. To interact and staff are enthusiastic recyclers. The
cultural diversity, respectfully and empathise with others, particularly school is favoured with large playing
acknowledging the kaitiaki role of the with those from diverse backgrounds, is fields, hundreds of trees, and at any time
tangata whenua, and the Treaty of something we embrace. Each interaction our grounds and buildings are a model of
Waitangi as Aotearoa/New Zealand’s offers an opportunity to give of oneself, ‘clean and green’.
founding document. and at the same time to have an authentic
We have sponsored a World Vision child
learning experience.
We have strong links with the Owairoa for many years and fundraise for this
Marae, consulting with this local iwi on Examples include participation in Matariki organisation.
the strategic direction of the school, celebrations and ANZAC Day events.
Groups from Farm Cove Intermediate
our vision and our core values. A trip to a Hauraki Gulf island to learn
also participate in fundraising for the
about vital wildlife conservation projects
Visits to the marae help to deepen Blind Foundation Guide Dogs, Daffodil
is always a highlight. We participate in
our students’ understanding of our Day and Pink Shirt Anti-bullying Day.
clean-ups of the nearby Wakaaranga
turangawaewae, tikanga and te reo.
Estuary shoreline and the Pakuranga We visit Auckland Zoo, MOTAT (Museum
A powhiri is often performed at our
Rotary Walkway. of Transport & Technology), Auckland
school for visitors and overseas groups.
Botanical Gardens and the Auckland War
In line with Enviro-school focus and our
Beyond the immediate focus of the Memorial Museum.
conservation activities, our students
classroom, we believe that education has
PROSPECTUS 2021 15CELEBRATIONS
At Farm Cove Intermediate we are delighted to celebrate achievement – whether by one
student, a group, a team, or the entire school. This is an expression of our goal-oriented
and collaborative approach to learning and growing.
At our school assemblies we recognise those students who have performed at an (large primary/intermediate category). The
significant achievements and examples exceptional level, a range of certificates Ministry of Education has also chosen FCI
of FCI values in practice. Students and trophies are awarded. Farm Cove as a ‘Showcase School’ to celebrate best
and staff belong to one of four school Intermediate’s kapa haka group and the practice in New Zealand and to promote
houses – Aotea, Motutapu, Rangitoto, and school choir and instrumental group our country’s education overseas.
Waiheke. House competitions are held perform, with parents, guardians and
“We aim to embed lifetime learning patterns
in activities chosen by the students; for other guests invited.
here,” says Principal Linda Harvie, “and we
example, performing arts, or specialist
A highlight for every Year 8 student is take pride in helping to instill a respectful
technology activities.
the end of year graduation ceremony, regard for others. We also hope that
Our councillors play a major part in our when they are capped and receive their these will be some of the happiest
school life; they often lead and always graduation certificate. A graduation dance days of our students’ lives, and that the
participate enthusiastically at the many follows. friendships they forge here will last a
events we celebrate. lifetime.”
At the national level, Farm Cove Intermedi-
One of the highlights of the school year is ate has twice been the recipient of the
our annual prize-giving. In acknowledging Goodman Fielder School of the Year Award
16 FARM COVE INTERMEDIATE“I am sending heart-felt thanks…
school camp was wonderful. You are
building great little people.”
Year 8 boy’s parent.
Farm Cove
Intermediate
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