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KOWHAI
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
     PROSPECTUS
KOWHAI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
OUR VISION,
                                                                                                                                MISSION
                                                                                                                               AND VALUES
                                                                                                                                    Fly Further
                                                                                                                                     Together
                                                                                                                                  MA TE HURUHURU, KA
                                                                                                                                      RERE TE MANU
                                                                                                                               Adorn the bird with feathers
                                                                                                                                        so it may fly
                                                                                                                               O LE TELE O SULU E MAUA
                                                                                                                                          AI FIGOTA
                                                                                                                                   The more torches we
                                                                                                                                   have (when fishing at
                                                                                                                                  night), the more fish we
                                                                                                                                 catch: the more we work
                                                                                                                                 collaboratively, the more
                                                                                                                                         we achieve
                                                                                                                                We strive for our students    CONTENTS
                                                                                                                                  to step confidently into
PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME                                                                                                             the future as well-rounded    FIVE PRIORITIES AT KŌWHAI                           4
Welcome and warm greetings to all considering enrolment                                                                                  individuals          What will I learn at Kōwhai?                        6
at Kōwhai Intermediate in 2020.                                                                                                                               Our curriculum                                      6
    As New Zealand’s first intermediate school, and now                                                                               We Value                Talent development and extension programmes         6
one of the most diverse schools in the country, we are                                                                                   WHĀNAU               Learning support                                    7
leaders in times of transition, innovation and change.                                                                            We include everyone,        Information and Communication Technologies – ICT    7
    Our founding motto, FIAT LUX, means to shine light, like                                                                       We work together,          Special Language Programmes                         7
the Kōwhai flowers, and aligning with the concept of Te Ao                                                                      We look after each other      WHAT CAN I DO OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM?                8
Mārama.                                                                                                                                  RESPECT              Sports programmes                                   8
    Like the Kōwhai tree which is unique in the Aotearoa                                                                          Respect our diversity,      Intermediate sports camp                            8
forests and in our cities, so are we. The Kōwhai tree is                                                                       Respect our environment,       Trent Bray Swim School                              8
the only native tree that flowers before it grows leaves. It                                                                   Respect Te Tiriti o Waitangi   Camps, trips and adventures                         8
blossoms in early spring, standing out in a time of change.                                                                             LEARNING              WHAT CAN I DO CREATIVELY AT KŌWHAI?                10
    Tūī and other native birds track down the kōwhai and        Our history and traditions                                       Personalised learning,       Performing arts                                    10
swoop through its branches finding nectar. Its bark is used     While our school is future focused we are proud of our             Fun and challenge,         Technology                                         10
as rongoa (medicine).                                           history as being New Zealand’s first Intermediate School        Celebration of successes      Visual arts                                        11
    Like the Kōwhai tree our school offers a place of           established in 1922. In keeping with the school’s tradition,          CONFIDENCE              MORE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT KŌWHAI?                  12
sustenance, a place to belong, a place of exploration.          students join one of the four school houses of Burns,            Confident in ourselves,      Student behaviour                                  12
    We stand out brilliantly and differently from others. We    Garrard, Parr and Rudman. Students collect points for           Confident in each other,      Staying in touch                                   12
grow and we thrive through change as part of a cycle of life.   their house through their involvement in school life and for   Confident to try new things    Stationery                                         12
    Like the Kōwhai flower we are bright in our curiosity to    maintaining school values. The school also continues the                FAIRNESS              Canteen                                            12
learn and explore. We shine in the way we apply ourselves       tradition of formal assembly. Classes take turns to lead the         We are honest,           School Guidance Counsellor	                        12
to challenges, change and to our communities.                   assembly and parents are welcome to attend.                        We do what is right,       Sick bay                                           13
    Our vision is to “fly further together”, encouraging and                                                                     We listen to each other      Dental clinic                                      13
leading our students to excel, pushing new boundaries,                                                                                                        How to get here                                    13
taking on new challenges together and growing further                                                                                                         School hours                                       13
awareness of their place as a part of the community and                                                                           School proverb              School fees and donations                          13
also as a global citizen.                                                                                                      Ko taku toa he toa takitini.   Uniform                                            14
    I look forward to answering any of your queries and                                                                         My strength comes from        Enrolment                                          14
encourage you to visit us, attend one of our open days and      KŌWHAI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 2016 ERO REPORT                     my whānau and those who        International students                             14
parent information evening.                                     For our latest excellent report by the Education                    came before me.           Enrolment zone                                     15
Louise Broad                                                    Review Office, visit www.ero.govt.nz                                                          Contact information	                               16
Principal

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FIVE PRIORITIES AT KŌWHAI                                   so that our students can safely navigate the ocean of
                                                            ideas, opinions and information available via the internet.
Learning to learn                                           Learning others’ languages prepares our children to move
Kōwhai Intermediate School is committed to teaching         between cultures confidently. We aim to produce richly
children how to learn. We don’t see children as empty       articulate young people in all these literacies.
buckets to be filled up with information. We believe        Personalised learning
children need to learn how to build up their own            Each child comes with their unique collection of
understandings.                                             experiences, interests and abilities. Our school is set up
Quality teachers                                            to identify the needs of individual learners and support
The school is staffed by a balance of men and women;        individual pathways to development. We personalise your
teachers with interests and skills and a passion for        child’s education.
teaching intermediate-age children. Kōwhai teachers use     Fun with challenge
current best teaching practices and engage in regular       This is the age to try out new challenges. We cater for this
professional development. It is the teacher who makes the   liveliness and inquisitiveness through exciting physical,
greatest difference to student achievement and Kōwhai       cultural and creative enrichment, such as camps,
teachers know how to inspire and challenge their students   competitions and events.
to excellence.
Focus on literacies
Literacy and numeracy
are twin priorities at
Kōwhai. There are proven
reading, writing and
speaking programmes
in every class, alongside
lessons in understanding
and communication in
the language of number.                                                                                                    “We are a learning community”                               Kāhui Ako/Community of Learning
Digital literacy is essential                                                                                              At Kōwhai Intermediate School we are all learning           Communities of learning are groups of schools that come
                                                                                                                           – students, staff and whānau – all the time and from each   together to raise achievement for all children and young
                                                                                                                           other. Our children are at the centre of this community.    people by sharing expertise in teaching and learning,
                                                                                                                           Each student will feel secure, appreciated and have a       supporting each other and reflecting the educational
                                                                                                                           sense of belonging here. Our multi-ethnic school aims to    pathway from early childhood, primary school through to
                                                                                                                           be an example of how New Zealanders of all backgrounds      secondary school. Kōwhai Intermediate is a member of
                                                                                                                           can work and play together. The rich resources, contexts    the Mt Albert Kāhui Ako. We also maintain a functional
                                                                                                                           and experiences of our community support the learning       relationship with Te Kāhui ako te Waitematā to raise
                                                                                                                           of our children. We maintain excellent relationships        achievement for our Māori Medium learners.
                                                                                                                           and communications with our contributing schools and
                                                                                                                           secondary schools, so as to ensure seamless transitions
                                                                                                                           as our students move through their schooling.

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mathematics. Using a problem solving based approach,          Special Language Programmes
                                                                                                                              the students of Makō Maths will learn in small groups         Kōwhai operates two special progammes.
                                                                                                                              with their peers, several times a week. Makō Maths is not     TE WHĀNAU POUNAMU – RUMAKI REO
                                                                                                                              a replacement to classroom mathematics, but instead is        Te Whānau Pounamu is a parallel pathway of learning that
                                                                                                                              designed to supplement what they are currently learning.      is underpinned by Tikanga Māori and is delivered through
                                                                                                                              By learning in a safe and rich learning environment it        Te Reo Māori. Graduates of Te Whānau Pounamu are
                                                                                                                              is hoped our Makō students will become independent            empowered culturally with a strong sense of identity and
                                                                                                                              mathematicians who can think and communicate about            are competent, confident and connected lifelong learners.
                                                                                                                              maths is different ways.                                      Tōku reo tōku ohooho
                                                                                                                                                                                            Tōku reo tōku māpihi maurea
                                                                                                                              Information and Communication                                 Tōku reo tōku whakakai marihi
                                                                                                                              Technologies – ICT                                            Ahakoa he iti, he iti Pounamu.
                                                                                                                              At Kōwhai we use Google apps and chromebook devices to        GĀFOA LE ATA – SAMOAN
                                                                                                                              support the delivery of the curriculum in the classroom. We   Gāfoa le Ata – The Break of Dawn, is our Samoan bilingual
                                                                                                                              have a strong focus on digital citizenship and encourage      class, for students whose Samoan heritage and language
                                                                                                                              students to interact positively online.                       is acknowledged and incorporated into their everyday
                                                                                                                              BYOD                                                          learning. The class programme follows the New Zealand
                                                                                                                              We request that our students bring their own chromebook       curriculum with a clear focus on biliteracy in both Samoan
                                                                                                                              to school. If a student does not own a chromebook the         and English. Our philosophy is guided by three principles:
                                                                                                                              school will have chromebooks available for intermittent       language, identity and support, and aims to significantly
                                                                                                                              use.                                                          improve our students’ academic achievements and
WHAT WILL I LEARN AT KŌWHAI?                                                                                                  OFF AT THE GATE                                               personal growth. Students with prior Samoan language
                                                                                                                              To provide a safe school environment, and to allow            experience are preferred; however we welcome enquiries
At Kōwhai, students have their own classroom and teacher      to excel. Our social inquiry learning allows students to go     students the time and space to build their peer               from all interested families. Students must undertake a
who teaches them most of the curriculum. Classes are          deeper in areas of study that interest them.                    relationships and friendships, all student devices must be    language assessment to meet language competency and
in teams that we call Whānau Whero, Whānau Takahe,                We encourage gifted students to take part in the            switched off and put away before coming onto the school       participate in an interview before being accepted
Whānau Matau, Whānau Kotuku, Whānau Apārangi and              International Competitions and Assessments for Schools          grounds. Chromebooks are used in class with teacher           O Gāfoa le Ata o se vasega e fa’aaogaina ai gagana e lua
Whānau Pounamu. Each whānau has a mix of separate             (ICAS) examinations, along with Kiwi Competitions in a          supervision while all other devices are placed in secure      (Fa’aperetania ma le Fa’aSamoa) e a’oa’oaina ai mataupu
year 7 and year 8 classes so that students from both levels   range of curriculum areas. Students with high level abilities   storage until the end of the school day.                      ese’ese. O lenei vasega o se vasega e tu’u fa’atasia ai le
get to know each other.                                       can tackle Otago University Maths (a termly problem-solving     SOCIAL MEDIA FREE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL                           tausaga fitu ma le tausaga valu.
    The lead teacher of each Whānau is a member of the        challenge) and the annual Mathex competition. For avid          We ask families to support our initiative for Kōwhai              O lo’o mulimulita’i polokalame a lenei vasega i Ta’iala
Kōwhai leadership team.                                       readers there is the Auckland Lit Quiz competition.             students to be social media free outside of school as we      o a’oa’oga a Niu Sila. O lenei vasega e talafeagai lea mo
    Each week, classes spend some periods with specialist         Extension programmes in literacy and numeracy also          continue to see many positive effects flow on from this.      tamati uma o lo’o mafai ona tautala ma tusitui i le Gagana
teachers, who teach technology, ICT and media, visual art,    cater for small groups of students who have exceptional                                                                       Samoa, pe i ai foi se silafia i le gagana. E lē taofia ai lou
music and performing arts.                                    abilities.                                                                                                                    susu mai e fa’atalatalanoa se avanoa mo lou alo pe a fia
                                                                  Talent development modules offer students the                                                                             auai ai i lenei vasega.
Our curriculum                                                opportunity to self select enrichment opportunities across
Kōwhai’s curriculum follows all the learning areas of the     physical, academic, environmental and cultural domains.
New Zealand curriculum:
m English                                                     Learning support
m Mathematics                                                 Kōwhai Intermediate is an inclusive school where students
m Science                                                     with special needs are integrated into mainstream classes
m Social sciences                                             with appropriate support. Kōwhai has a learning support
m Health and physical education                               centre, the Totara Room, where an experienced teacher
m Technology                                                  provides targeted instruction for students using a range of
m The arts                                                    strategies, programmes and resources.
m Second languages                                            Borrowing it’s name from the fastest shark in the world,
                                                              Makō Maths aims to support and accelerate the learning
Talent development and extension                              of students at Kōwhai Intermediate. To achieve these
programmes                                                    goals, Kōwhai Intermediate’s maths support programme
Every class has a carefully planned programme in English      will help our students develop a positive maths identity
and mathematics to ensure that students are challenged        that allows them to be resilient and engaged in

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WHAT CAN I DO OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM?
Sports programmes                                               situated on our school grounds. Kōwhai Intermediate
Kōwhai has a strong and successful sporting tradition and       students have year-round access to the pool and the swim
students can trial for school representative teams in many      school’s top quality instructors.
different sports.                                                   All students have the opportunity to take part in
We compete in a large range of sporting codes such as           swimming instruction for at least two terms of the year.
athletics, cross country, swimming, cricket, softball, touch    Students access this programme free of charge. Kōwhai
rugby, tennis, volleyball, basketball, netball, soccer, rugby   club and competitive swimmers use the pool all year for
sevens, hockey, league, orienteering, waterpolo, table tennis   training under the swim school’s instruction.
and futsal.Team practices often occur before or after
school, supervised by teachers or coaches. A fitness club       Camps, trips and adventures
meets before school during the year, catering for students      Learning at Kōwhai includes camps, adventure days and field
interested in improving their performance at a competitive      trips. Over their two years here, students attend a school
level. Girls’ netball teams compete in a Saturday morning       camp and a Marae experience.
inter-school competition. Boys and girls compete in the             The William Pike Challenge Award is offered at Kōwhai
mid-week basketball competition at Unitec. Inter-house          and is a great opportunity for our year 8 students to
and inter-whānau sporting and games competitions                engage in adventurous opportunities and get involved with
involving the whole school, occur throughout the year.          their local community.
                                                                    In addition to the annual ski camp, we also select a
Intermediate sports camp                                        group of year 8 students to build on their leadership skills
Up to fifty of our top sports people compete at the week-long   and explore the Great Outdoors, by completing one of New
Intermediate Sports Camp held in Matamata each year. Our        Zealand’s Great Walks. We began this initiative in 2019
most talented sports students test themselves in a wide         with a tramp to Abel Tasman National Park. Science and
range of disciplines. The Kōwhai Intermediate School team has   social studies learning sometimes includes field trips and
won the championship title for the past five years.             other opportunities to engage with the world outside school.

Trent Bray Swim School
We have a special relationship with the Trent Bray Swim
School. This modern indoor heated pool complex is

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WHAT CAN I DO CREATIVELY AT KŌWHAI?
Performing arts – dance, drama and music                      with professional performers to competitions. The annual
Adolescent students are drawn to taking risks with their      variety show allows students to perform in public, and
growing bodies and minds. The performing arts give our        parents to watch their children’s talents grow.
students opportunities to explore their new capabilities.     Refer to our website for examples of some of the
We have specialist dance, drama and music teachers.           performing arts opportunities available at Kōwhai.
Extension programmes operate in the performing arts.          www.kōwhai.school.nz
Students can start a new musical instrument, or build
on their skills. Students can learn a new instrument by       Technology – working with metals, foods,
taking lessons from itinerant music teachers during school    electronics, textiles and structures
time, at a modest cost. Our performing arts teachers          In our technology programme we provide hands on,
seek opportunities within the community to give students      engaging experiences that encourage well planned,
valuable learning experiences, from artistic collaborations   informed, critical practice and creative outcomes.
                                                                                                                            Students achieve this by rotating through classes in
                                                                                                                         hard materials technologies to digital technologies over a
                                                                                                                         two year period.

                                                                                                                         Visual arts – experimenting with media
                                                                                                                         Our specialist visual arts teacher develops students’
                                                                                                                         expressive and creative talents by producing exciting
                                                                                                                         objects and images in a variety of media. Student art is
                                                                                                                         displayed at Auckland intermediate school art exhibitions.
                                                                                                                         Many families frame or display their children’s artworks for
                                                                                                                         their home decor. Examples of student work can be found
                                                                                                                         on the Kōwhai school website photo gallery.

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Sick bay                                                        Dental clinic
                                                                                                                           Our office staff members hold current First Aid Certificates.   The mobile school dental clinic visits once a year.
                                                                                                                           Unless it is a minor matter, if your child is hurt or becomes   CONTACT: Dental Clinic, 19 Brixton Road, Mt Eden,
                                                                                                                           ill a member of staff will contact you. In case of an           telephone (09) 623 4537.
                                                                                                                           emergency our staff will call an ambulance and advise you
                                                                                                                           urgently.                                                       How to get here
                                                                                                                                Please remember to keep your contact details current       We recommend students travel to and from school with
                                                                                                                           with the school and ensure we have an alternative contact       others. If your child must come to school by car, please
                                                                                                                           number in case we are unable to reach you.                      take care not to stop or park illegally.
MORE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT KŌWHAI                                                                                                                                                           BUS AND TRAIN
                                                                                                                                                                                           We are well served by public transport. The Principal visits
Student behaviour                                            m Digital Portfolios: students will upload assessments         SCHOOL HOURS                                                   the Kingsland train station after school to monitor safety. It
Our school values underpin how we treat each other at        and work to their online portfolio throughout the year that    All students in school     8.30am                              is your responsibility to ensure your child understands how
Kōwhai. While students are expected to take responsibility   will be shared with parents and caregivers.                    School begins		            8.45am                              to behave safely in and around public transport.
for their behaviour we support them with encouragement,      m Newsletters are distributed on a fortnightly basis           Interval			                11.00 – 11.20am                     OWN WHEELS
advice and a restorative philosophy. Our main focus is       SCHOOL WEBSITE                                                 Lunch break		              12.00 – 12.10pm                     We encourage students to cycle, scooter or walk to school.
affirming and encouraging excellent behaviour. Our school    Our school website www.kōwhai.school.nz and google             Afternoon break		          1.20 – 2.00pm                       Appropriate safety helmets must be worn and you must
has well established positive behaviour for learning         calendar keeps you up to date with school wide events.         End of school		            3.00pm                              ensure your child knows the safest route to and from
initiatives.                                                 Curriculum updates are posted each term so that parents                                                                       school. Bicycle racks and a lock-up scooter shed are
                                                             can track what students are learning each term.                School Office hours                                            available to store bikes and scooters during the day.
Staying in touch                                                                                                            Monday to Friday           8am – 3.30pm                        WALKING
In order for your child to make the most of the learning     Stationery                                                                                                                    If your child walks to school independently make sure he or
opportunities at Kōwhai, a strong relationship between       Stationery packs can be purchased online from                  Lateness or absence                                            she knows where and how to use the controlled crossings
Parents/Caregivers and the teacher is a necessity. We        www.myschool.co.nz                                             Late students report to the School Office to collect           on the way to school.
have various methods to work with you.                                                                                      a late pass. If your child is absent or late for any
m You are invited to meet teachers together with your        Canteen                                                        reason you must phone the school, or email
child, early in term 1 to map out learning goals and to      Lunches may be ordered on line through the link on our         absentees@kōwhai.school.nz The School Office will               SCHOOL DONATION
assist the teacher to learn more about your child.           web page. Lunches will be delivered to the classroom. The      notify you by text message if your child is absent              Annual curriculum donation per family             $300
m In term two a Student Led conference is held entirely      canteen is also open during morning interval.                  without a reason.                                               Two or more pupils per family		                   $450
focused upon the student’s recent learning. Parents are                                                                         In the event of your family taking an extended              This contribution supports all students through the
welcome to contact their child’s class teacher or the        School Guidance Counsellor                                     holiday inside of the school year, application must be          provision of resources not funded by the Government
Principal, Associate Principal or Deputy Principal at any    A school guidance counsellor is available at the school        made in writing to the Principal, to withdraw your child        and includes ‘take home’ items such as artworks and
time to discuss their child’s well-being and progress.       actively supporting to improve both student wellbeing and      from class.                                                     technology projects.
Meetings can be arranged at a time that is convenient for    education outcomes. Our counsellor assists students to
all parties.                                                 deal with personal, social or behavioural issues that put      School Office telephone
m Formal written reports are sent home at the end of         their wellbeing, learning and school achievement at risk.      (09) 846 7534
term 2 and term 4

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Please check the map carefully
                                                                                                                                   as some streets and roads
                                                                                                                                  are only partially in our zone.
                                                                                                                                  If unsure please contact the
                                                                                                                                     school for confirmation.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Kōwhai Intermediate enrolment zone

UNIFORM                                                                                                                        Abbey St                 Burns St                  Duncan Ave              Hampstead Rd           La Veta Ave         Woodward Rds         Rhyde St               Tanekahe St from
Students must wear school uniform at all times during                                                                          Ace Pl                   Burnside Ave              Duncan McLean Link      Harbutt Ave            Laurel St           Newcastle St         Richardson Rd 111,     Paice Ave to King
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Edward St
the school day and when travelling to and from school.      Enrolment                                                          Aitken Tce
                                                                                                                               Akepiro St
                                                                                                                                                        Burton St
                                                                                                                                                        Camden Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                  Dundonald St
                                                                                                                                                                                  Edenvale Cres
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Harcourt St
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Haslett St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Leamington Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Leone Tce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Newton Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Ngahura St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          96 and below
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Richbourne St          Tasman Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Taumata Rd
GIRLS a navy monogrammed polo shirt, maroon                 In order to plan our classes for 2020 we encourage you to          Akiraho St               Cardigan St               Edenvale Park Rd        Haultain St            Leslie Ave          Niger St             Rocky Nook Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Taupata St
                                                                                                                               Alberton Ave             Cargill St                Edenview Rd             Haverstock Rd          Levonia St          Nikau St             Rossgrove Tce
monogrammed sweatshirt, navy and maroon plaid               enrol your child by the end of term 3.                             Alderley Rd              Carrick Pl                Edinburgh St            Hazelmere Rd           Linwood Ave         Nixon St             Rossmay Tce            Tawari St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Taylors Rd
culottes or navy shorts, plain white ankle socks.               It is likely that we will hold a ballot for a limited number   Alex Evans St            Carrie St                 Elgin St Williamson     Hesketh St             Lisnoe Ave          Norgrove Ave         Royal Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Thanet Ave
                                                                                                                               Alexander St             Carrington Rd             Ave to Great North Rd   Henry Louis Ct         Lloyd Ave           Norrie Ave           Royal Tce
Terms 2 and 3 (optional) long-sleeved plain navy skivvy,    of enrolments in 2020.The Board of Trustees will advise            Alexis Ave               Eastern side and even     Esplanade Rd Mt         Highland Rd            Locarno Ave         Northland St         Ruarangi Rd            Third Ave
                                                                                                                                                        numbers only              Eden Rd to View Rd                                                                      Ruru St                Thomas Ave
monogrammed heavy zip-up fleece, long plain navy            the number available in term 3.                                    Allendale Rd
                                                                                                                                                        Caughey Pl                Ethel St
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Home St                Lyon Ave            Norwich St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sadgrove Tce           Tongariro St
                                                                                                                               Altham Ave                                                                 Horoeka Ave            MacAulay St         Novar Pl
trousers, black tights, soft shell jacket.                      Applications for out of zone enrolments for both               Amandale Ave
                                                                                                                                                        Central Rd                Euston Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Horopito St            MacKelvie from      Nugent St            Sainsbury Rd           Toroa St
                                                                                                                                                        Challinor Cres            Evelyn St                                      Williamson Ave to                        Sandringham Rd from    Turakina St
BOYS a navy monogrammed polo shirt, maroon                  mainstream and special programmes must be submitted                Ambrose St
                                                                                                                                                        Chapman St                Ewington Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Hulse Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Great North Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Oakfield Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          New North Rd to Mt     Upper Queen St
                                                                                                                               Arawa St                                                                   Ian McKinnon Dr                            Onslow Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Albert Rd
monogrammed sweatshirt, navy shorts, long black socks.      by Wednesday 4 September 2019, 3.00pm. The ballot                  Argyle St
                                                                                                                                                        Charlotte St              Exeter Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Inwood St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Madeira Lane
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Ophir St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Scanlan St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Vailima St
                                                                                                                                                        Chatham Ave               Exmouth St                                     Madeira Pl                                                      Valley Rd Dominion
                                                                                                                               Ariki St Williamson                                                        Jennings St                                Owairaka Ave
Terms 2 and 3 (optional) long-sleeved plain navy skivvy,    will be drawn under police supervision on Wednesday 11             Ave to Great North Rd    Charles St                Fairleigh Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jerram St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Maidstone St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Paice Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          School Rd              Rd to Woodford and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Seaview Tce            Horoeka Sts
                                                                                                                                                        Cobden St                 Fenton St                                      Malvern Rd
monogrammed heavy zip-up fleece, long plain navy            September 2019.                                                    Aroha Ave
                                                                                                                                                        Coleridge St              Fergusson Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jersey Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Margaret Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Parkdale Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Second Ave             Verona Ave
                                                                                                                               Asquith Ave                                                                Jesmond Tce                                Park Hill Rd                                View Rd from
trousers, monogrammed navy rain jacket.                         All applicants will be advised (successful and                 Auburn St
                                                                                                                                                        Williamson Ave to
                                                                                                                                                        Great North Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                  Ferner Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kamahi St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Mark Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Parr Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Seddon St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Esplanade Rd to
                                                                                                                                                                                  Fifth Ave                                      Marlborough St                           Segar Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Horoeka St
FOOTWEAR plain black leather lace-up shoes Terms 2          unsuccessful) on Tuesday 17 September 2019.                        Avenham Walk
                                                                                                                                                        Collins St
                                                                                                                                                                                  Finch St
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Karaka St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Marne Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Partridge St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Selcourt Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Vinter Tce
                                                                                                                               Baldwin Ave                                                                Karangahape Rd                             Phyllis St
                                                                                                                                                        Commercial Rd
and 3 (optional) black or brown leather sandals.                                                                               Ballast LN
                                                                                                                                                        Conway Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                  First Ave               Great North Rd to      Martin Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Pickens Cres
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Selkirk Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Violet St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Severn Rd
SUN HATS Terms 1 and 4 plain navy bucket hat.               International students                                             Bannerman Rd
                                                                                                                               Basque Rd
                                                                                                                                                        Cooper St
                                                                                                                                                                                  Fleet St
                                                                                                                                                                                  Flower St
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Motorway Overpass
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kawaka St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Maybeck Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 McDonald St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Pickett Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Pollen St from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Seychelles St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Virginia Ave East
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Wagner Pl
                                                                                                                                                        Copeland St                                                                                                       Shaddock St
PE UNIFORM gold and navy monogrammed top and PE             Kōwhai welcomes international students. We place                   Beaconsfield St
                                                                                                                                                        Cornwallis St
                                                                                                                                                                                  Fontenoy St             Kelly St               McLean St           Williamson Ave to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Shaw St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Waima St
                                                                                                                               Begbie Pl                                          Fourth Ave              Kenneth Ave            Minnie St           Great North Rd                              Wairere Ave
shorts.                                                     international students in mainstream classes with local            Bellevue Rd Dominion
                                                                                                                                                        Couldry St
                                                                                                                                                                                  Fowlds Ave              Kenyon Ave             Monaghan Ave        Ponsonby Rd from     Shorwell St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Walters Rd
                                                                                                                                                        Counsel Tce                                                                                  Karangahape &        Springfield Rd
SWIMMING regulation swimming attire will be needed.         students and provide withdrawal classes to teach oral and          Rd to Horoeka Ave
                                                                                                                                                        Coyle St
                                                                                                                                                                                  Fowler Ave              Keppell St             Monmouth St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Great North Rds to   Springleigh Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Ward Tce
                                                                                                                               Bellwood Ave                                       France St               Kerr St                Morningside Dr                                                  Warwick St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Williamson Ave
SPORTS TEAMS representing the school may wear a             written English.                                                   Benfield Ave
                                                                                                                                                        Cricket Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                  Francis Ryan Cl         Kerr Taylor Ave        Morning Star Pl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Porters Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          St Benedicts St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Watea Rd
                                                                                                                                                        Cromwell St                                                                                                       St Lukes Rd
                                                                                                                               Bennett St                                         George St               Khyber Pass Rd         Mostyn St
plain navy blue tracksuit when attending sporting events.       A designated adult who sees to their pastoral care,            Bond St
                                                                                                                                                        Crummer Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                  Glenside Cres           Symonds St to Boston   Mountain View Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Potatau St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stable Lane
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Water St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Prospect Tce                                Watson Ave
                                                                                                                                                        Dacre St                                          Rd
JEWELLERY a single stud in each ear and/or a watch.         and ensures that their accommodation is safe and happy,            Boston Rd
                                                                                                                                                        Dean St
                                                                                                                                                                                  Gordon Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                          King Edward St Paice
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Mountfield Tce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Prospero Tce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stillwell Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Wellgarth St
                                                                                                                               Bournemouth Ave                                    Grande Ave                                     Mt Albert Rd                             Suffolk St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Wesley Ave
HAIR long hair must be tied back during technology          supports our international students.                               Braemar Tce
                                                                                                                                                        Derwent St
                                                                                                                                                                                  Grange Rd Dominon
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ave to Dominion Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Carrington Rd to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Punga St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Summit Dr
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 West St
                                                                                                                                                        Devon St                                          King St                Sandringham Rd      Putiki St
classes with a plain navy or black hair tie.                    Enrolment as an international student is made through          Brentwood Ave
                                                                                                                                                        Diamond St
                                                                                                                                                                                  Rd to Henly Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kingsland Ave          Mt Eden Rd from     Raetihi Cress
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sussex St from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          WIlliamson Ave to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Western Springs Rd
                                                                                                                               Brewster Ave                                       Grant Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Weston Ave
UNIFORM can be purchased from The Warehouse, 7              the Principal and the International Director. International        Bright St
                                                                                                                                                        Dolph St                  Graysons Lane
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kingsland Tce          New North Rd and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Symonds St to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Raleigh St           Great North Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Willcott St
                                                                                                                                                        Dominion Rd start                                 Kingsway Ave                               Ranleigh Rd          Sutherland Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                  Great North Rd
Wagener Place, Mt Albert (opp Westfield St Lukes). Phone    student packs are available from the school office.                Brisbane St
                                                                                                                                                        (city end) to Paice Ave   start (city end) to     Kirk St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Esplanade Rd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Rawalpindi St        Sylvan Ave East        Williamson Ave
                                                                                                                               Buchanan St                                                                                       Mt Royal Ave                                                    Willis St
                                                                                                                                                        Don Croot St              Williamson Ave          Kitchener Rd                               Randolph St          Sylvan Ave West
09 846 9534.                                                                                                                   Burch St
                                                                                                                                                        Doreen Ave                Grosvenor St            Kitenui Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Myrtle St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Reimers Ave          Symonds St from        Wolseley St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 New Bond St
Any additional clothing items worn for cultural reasons                                                                        Burgoyne St
                                                                                                                                                                                  Grove Rd                Knight Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 New North Rd from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Rendall Pl           New North Rd to Alex
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Evans St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Woodford Rd
                                                                                                                               Burleigh St                                                                                                                                                       Woodward Rd
                                                                                                                                                        Douglas Ave               Guardwell Ave           Korari St                                  Renton Rd
must be either navy or black.                                                                                                  Burnley Tce
                                                                                                                                                        Duart Ave                 Gundry St               Kōwhai St
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 start (city end)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 to Richardson &     Rhodes Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Takau St               Wynyard Rd
                                                                                                                               Burnley Tce

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KOWHAI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
CONTACT INFORMATION
26 Onslow Road, Kingsland, Auckland 1024
PHONE (09) 846 7534
EMAIL admin@kōwhai.school.nz
WEBSITE www.kōwhai.school.nz
KOWHAI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
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