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TAYLOR HOUSE HANDBOOK | 2018
CONTENTS
VISION, AIMS AND VALUES …………..………..………………..……..… 4
STAFF LEADERSHIP …………..………..………..……….……………….. 5
HISTORY OF TAYLOR HOUSE …………..………..……….…….…….… 6-7
TAYLOR SHIELD AND MOTTO …………..………..……….…….………… 8
UNIFORM …………..………..……….…….……………….……..…. 9-10
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ………..………………….……..…. 11-14
CHAPEL ………..………………….……………………………….. ..15-16
AWARDS SYSTEMS: SCHOOL AND HOUSE ..………………………… 17-20
COLLEGE HAKA …………..………..………..……..……………..…….. 21
HOUSE ROUTINE AND DUTIES ………….………………………..… 22-23
HOUSE RULES …………..………..……….…….………………….. 24-25
DISCIPLINE …………..………..……….…….………………….….. 26-27
TIPS FROM THE YEAR 13S ……….……………….…………………. 28-30
ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY ……….……….…………………….…. 31-33
FURTHER INFORMATION ………..………………………………….. 34-35
GLOSSARY …………………………………………………………… 36-37
IMPORTANT CONTACTS …………………………………..………… 38-39
PAGE # 3
VISION, AIMS AND VALUES
‘THE VISION OF KING’S COLLEGE IS TO PROVIDE THE BEST ALL-ROUND
EDUCATION IT IS POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN.’
GRAHAM BRUCE, HEADMASTER 1896
KEY VALUES
• Generosity of Spirit • Respect
• Gratitude • Spirituality
• Moral Courage • Honesty
• Pursuit of Learning • Tolerance
PAGE # 4
LEADERSHIP
Housemaster g.adams@kingscollege.school.nz
Mrs Gina Adams 021 301 908
Maternity leave - Term 1
Acting Housemaster a.smith@kingscollege.school.nz
Ms Alexandra Smith 027 598 6136
HOD PE
Associate Housemaster j.chester@kingscollge.school.nz
Ms Jessie Chester
Art Department
Acting Associate Housemaster s.currie@kingscollege.school.nz
Ms Sarah Currie
English Department
Mrs Anita McLaren a.mclaren@kingscollege.school.nz
Sports Department
Ms Mallory Bish m.bish@kingscollege.school.nz
PE Department
Mrs Tracey Butchers t.butchers@kingscollege.school.nz
Careers Department
Mrs Udi Delport u.delport@kingscollege.school.nz
Biology Department
Mrs Sharon Lofroth s.lofroth@kingscollege.school.nz
HOD Business Department
Ms Melyssa Banham m.Banham@kingscollege.school.nz
English Department
PAG E # 5
HISTORY OF
TAYLOR
Taylor House is named and religious Middlemore. Numbers
after a former connections and also its of both day girls and
Headmaster of King’s similarity in the colour boarders grew until in
College, Mr John Taylor. palette to Middlemore 2004, when Middlemore
Under Mr. Taylor’s Lodge’s maroon, in was so full that House
leadership the number recognition of the meetings could no
of girls at King’s grew to origins of girls at King’s. longer be held there!
around 125 upon his In late 2005,
retirement in 2002. Mr. When girls first came to Headmaster Mr. Roy
Taylor was a strong King’s College in 1980 Kelly decided that the
supporter of females at they were made time had come to split
King’s College and members of the boys’ Middlemore into two
encouraged the Houses. Then in 1984 Houses so that the
successful alignment of Middlemore Lodge was separate pastoral needs
girls with boy Houses. founded under the of day and boarding
leadership of students could be better
The Taylor House colour Housemaster Mr. Philip catered for. The original
is a deep purple. This Bird, and all girls premise was to remain
was chosen for its regal transferred to the boarding House for
PAG E # 6
HISTORY OF
TAYLOR
girls at King’s the decision to alter 2016, and give our
(Middlemore), while a and extend what was House and
new House was to be the Middlemore Middlemore House the
established for the day boarding tutor’s living opportunity to expand
girls – Taylor. The quarters. In Term 2 of in number too.
location for the new 2015, Taylor moved up
House was seen as the drive to its new
crucial as everyone larger and more central
agreed it was vital for location beside the
girls, as a minority Chapel. The move was
group in the school, to to accommodate our
be in close proximity to expanding numbers
one another. The with Year 11 girls
Headmaster then made joining the school in
PAG E # 7
TAYLOR SHIELD AND MOTTO
THE HOUSE MOTTO “POTENS POLLENSQUE” MEANS CAPABLE AND STRONG
LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SHIELD RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE SHIELD
These elements have been taken The fleur-de-lis is a symbol of purity
from the Middlemore shield which and stylised representation of the
reflects our origins. compass points.
The Tudor Rose is a symbol of The ermine is a symbol of dignity
England and provides a connection and the fur is associated with
to our Anglican faith. royalty.
Mana Wahine by Dion Hitchens is a statue at the main entrance to Taylor House, that was a
gift from John and Sarah Taylor in 2006, to commemorate the opening of Taylor House, in the
same year.
The name of the statue roughly translates to ‘powerful woman.’
PAGE # 8
UNIFORM
Summer Winter
Long camel-coloured skirt, or camel Grey skirt, white blouse (same as the
shorts, a white blouse and black belt. summer shirt but with long sleeves),
Regulation black sandals are to be black belt, black opaque tights and
worn. Some suggested styles of maroon jersey. Footwear to be worn
sandal are listed below. Sandals with is a black lace up shoe -
thin straps, roman sandals or slave- see the suggested styles below:
style sandals are not permitted. plain, black, leather lace-ups. Loafers
Summer Formals are as described may be worn by years 12 and 13
above however the skirt must be students. Please note knee-high
worn - not the shorts. The summer stocking are not allowed. For winter
formal uniform is worn every formals, the long grey skirt must be
Wednesday and on the first and last worn with a white collard shirt, school
days of the summer terms. tie, black belt, black opaque tights
and black leather lace-up shoes. The
SANDALS blazer must be worn in Assembly,
Popular Choices:
Chapel, as well as to and from school,
Windsor Smith ($90-$120)
when wearing formals. The winter
Number One Shoes ($40)
formal uniform is to be worn on
Hannahs ($75)
Wednesdays during the winter term,
as well as on the first and last day of
the term. The maroon school jersey
can be worn with formals or casuals
at any time. Only Year 13s may wear
their formals with only the jersey and
no blazer.
SHOES
Popular Choices:
Keds ($100)
Converse ($100)
Pulp ($80)
Isabella Anselmi (Loafers) ($200)
PAGE # 9
UNIFORM
Sports Hair
Purple Taylor polo shirt or your boy Hair must be tied back with black or
house polo shirt, plain black shorts of brown hair ties only unless it is
an appropriate length (no stripes or shorter than collar length. Plain black
logos), college tracksuit. pins are to be used when necessary,
Plain black swimming togs are to be no hair may be hanging over the face
worn for swimming sports and in PE or as we say in Taylor - no wispy bits!
when necessary (no stripes or A thin ribbon may be worn if desired,
colours). A black sports bra may be white for summer, black for winter.
worn with togs if desired.
NB/ STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO
CHANGE BACK INTO THEIR
SCHOOL UNIFORM AFTER
PRACTICES OR WEAR THEIR FULL
KING’S COLLEGE TRACKSUIT, WHEN
LEAVING THE COLLEGE AFTER
SPORTS TRAINING.
PAGE # 10EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
We provide our students Year 13 students have the her time at the College, and
with the opportunity to test option of participating in when she leaves our gates
their talents, try their hand activities however the too.
at new activities and be majority elect to participate
involved in many aspects of actively. Girls will participate in their
the College. Student chosen activity as well as
involvement in Sportsmanship, the art of have the opportunity to
extracurricular activities is competing strongly but compete against
vital in terms of helping fairly, is taught in the Middlemore House in our
girls to broaden their sporting arena. Taylor girls inter-House competition.
horizon, make the most of will learn about They also have the
their time at the college competition, teamwork, opportunity to represent
and also helps them to discipline, initiative and their boy House in their
meet new friends and have how to win and lose competition and in school
some fun. graciously. Participating in competitions too, such as;
sport at King’s, will help Athletics, Cross Country,
Year 11 students are your daughter to keep Orienteering and
expected to do at least two physically fit but will also Swimming Sports.
activities. help her to develop key
aspects of character-
Year 12 students have to building that will stand her
take at least one activity. in good stead both during
PAG E # 1 1EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
The following sports are on offer at King’s College:
Archery Hockey
Athletics Netball
Badminton Orienteering
Basketball Rowing
Clay Target Shooting Sailing
Cricket Skiing
Cross Country Squash
Cycling Swimming
Equestrian Tennis
Football Touch
Golf Water Polo
PAG E # 1 2EXTRA CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Like sport, taking part in a cultural activity can help girls to deal with both success and
failure, as well as develop key skills of: discipline, leadership, resilience and socialisation.
The following cultural activities are on offer at King’s College:
Big Band Orchestra
Chamber Groups Rock and Jazz Bands
Chess Round Square
Choirs Senior Production
Concert Band Speech and Drama
Costumes & Makeup Stage Challenge (2019)
Debating Theatre Club
Duke of Ed Theatre Sports
Environmental society Toastmasters
Glee Club Writing Club
Media Club Young Enterprise
Model UN Water Polo
PAG E # 1 3EXTRA CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
At the heart of our school is The Chapel. At King’s College we believe that Christianity begins
through service to others. The participation in various outreach projects, as part of a student’s
service to the wider community helps girls to put their faith into action. Each week students
volunteer their own time to participate in projects such as: Reading in Schools (compulsory at
Years 12 and 13), Refugee Centre Visits, IHC, Retirement Home visits, Kidz First, Cats in Need
Trust, Woman’s Refuge Centre, Mangere East primary Lunchtime Programme and Middlemore
Hospital Reception.
Girls can sign up to volunteer for such worthy programmes
through our House Sacristan or by contacting Mrs Rosemary
Carrington: r.carrington@kingscollege.school.nz
PAG E # 1 4“ The chapel is a vital and
rewarding aspect of King’s
College.
All students attend chapel twice a LORD’S PRAYER
week. In addition, each term there will Our Father
be a Sunday chapel service for Taylor Which art in heaven
House. Student attendance at these Hallowed be thy name
events is compulsory and parents, Thy Kingdom come
families and friends are warmly invited Thy will be done on earth as it is in
to attend with the girl. School uniform heaven
is worn for Sunday chapel services. At Give us today our daily bread
chapel, both the Lord’s Prayer and the And forgive us our trespasses as we
Grace are said. Please take some time forgive those who trespass against us
to learn the words. Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom, the power,
and the Glory For ever and ever Amen
PAGE #1 5“ The chapel is a vital and
rewarding aspect of King’s
College.
THE GRACE THE SCHOOL SONG
The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ the O floreat semper Collegium Regis
love of God Et semper iam magnum maius emicet
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be Quae mater benigna, omni amore
with you all, evermore digna
Amen Viri ut re fiamus docet
VIRTUS POLLET
The School Song is also vital to know as
it is sung at important school events, as PRONOUNCIATION
well as at beginning and end of term Oh floor-e-it semp-er co-lay-ge-um ray-
assemblies/services. gis
Et sem-pa yum mag-num my-orse em-i-
ket
Kwy ma-ter be-nig-na om-nee a-more-
ay dig-na
Wiri a riffy ah moss doket
Wirtos pollet
PAGE #1 6AWARD Purpose :
Patch
SYSTEM To recognise a student’s all round ability.
SCHOOL Concept :
COLOURS
Half crest (for students with 3 or more Colour
Badges) to be sewn onto the blazer pocket.
Full crest (for students with 3 or more Colour
All of the following forms of student
Ties) to be sewn onto the blazer pocket. This
recognition are awarded at the
would be a relatively exclusive award but would
discretion of the school and are not
not be limited to any year level.
to be seen as being obtained by
right.
Colours Badge
(equivalent of Half colours)
Purpose :
Given in the fields of Academia, Sport, Culture,
Community Service and Service (to school) to
recognise a students’ ability and commitment in
a particular field at the highest level over a
significant period of time.
Concept :
An embodied badge that is sewn on the Blazer
with the name of the field on it. Badge can be
awarded to the student immediately after the
criteria is met. The award is not presented at
assembly. Would most likely be given to a year
11, 12 or 13 student but not restricted to just
seniors.
PAG E # 1 7AWARD Colours Tie
(equivalent of Full Colours)
SYSTEM Purpose :
SCHOOL Given in the fields of Academia,
COLOURS
Sport, Culture, Community
Service and Service to
recognise a level above that of
All of the following forms of student
recognition are awarded at the the Colours Badge for a
student's ability and
discretion of the school and are not
commitment in a particular area
to be seen as being obtained by
at the highest level over a
right.
significant period of time.
Concept :
A separately designed tie for
each of the fields Academia,
Sport, Culture and Service. The
tie is to be presented at
assembly. Would most likely be
given to a year 12 or 13 student
but not restricted to just seniors.
PAG E # 1 8• Being a member of an Auckland or NZ
TAYLOR representative team
HOUSE • Winning an Auckland or NZ competition at the
COLOURS
highest level
• Winning the inter-House debating competition
(against boy Houses)
House Colours are awarded to Taylor
girls who have demonstrated an
• Winning Small House and, or Big House Music
exceptional achievement to a certain
competitions (against all Houses)
level, in their field. These areas
include academic, cultural, sport,
• Lead roles in cultural activities such as Senior
service to the House and the wider
Drama and Glee
community. In each case, a Taylor
House pin is awarded during House
• Head librarian
meeting.
• Member of the Scholars Common Room
• Year 11 – 6 ‘A’ Effort Grades; Year 12/13 4 ‘A’
Effort Grades in Term Orders
• Top in Taylor Years 11, 12 and 13 in Term
Orders (both CIE and NCEA) - must not have
any C grades or lower in Term Orders
• 3 or more A grades in CIE exams for AS
PAG E # 1 9TAYLOR • 4 or more A grades in CIE exams for IGCSE
HOUSE • Endorsed overall with Excellence in NCEA
COLOURS • Champion of Athletics/Swimming
• Top 5 places in Cross Country
House Colours are awarded to Taylor
• Part of 2 premier level sports teams in one year
girls who have demonstrated an
(or equivalent) NB/ only teams that play in the
exceptional achievement to a certain
Premier Level or the 2nd Tier of competition for
level, in their field. These areas
a sport will be eligible for Full Colours and
include academic, cultural, sport,
meet our criteria for House Colours too.
service to the House and the wider
community. In each case, a Taylor
• Service to College cultural activity two years in
House pin is awarded during House
a row (Glee, backstage, orchestra, makeup (3
meeting.
or more productions) etc.
• Service to the Chapel’s outreach programme
by regularly participating in 2 or more
community service activities or the completion
10 hours of service at Year 11, or 20 hours in
Years 12 and 13 - excluding Reading in
Schools.
PAG E # 2 0KING’S Ko tenei he wero ki a kotou ma, Tuturu
whakamaua kia tina! Tina!
COLLEGE Huii e!
HAKA Taiki e!
Hii aue, Hi!
The College Haka is an integral part
Tiare maiho, ko te timatanga, o to matou
of life at King’s. Written by Kingi
wharekura Rangatira!
Snelgar in 2004, it talks about the
power, the awe, the prestige and the
A te Rangatiratanga
sacredness of this famous school. It
Haere mai koe, Uru mai koe
begins by acknowledging Charles
Uru mai koe ki roto i to matou wharekura
Major, the first Headmaster of King’s
rongonui
College here on this site of the
Kingi Kareti, Kingi Kareti
school, and is then followed by
Puta ake ko te ihi te wehi
words of welcome to all those who
Ko te mana, ko te tapu
wish to enter onto the hallowed
He totara nui, He whakaruruhau
grounds of King’s. Finally, it
Tau mai, Tau mai
concludes with words of unity and
Tau mai e te kura wananga
respect to all people.
Kingi Kareti, Kingi Kareti
He aha te mea nui o te ao?
Ko te tangata, Ko te tangata
Tutangata pumau, Tutangata pumau
No nga hau e wha Hii!
There is a link to a video displaying the actions
that are performed with the words for both the
girls and the boys, shown by four previous King’s
students.
http://vimeo.com/79942727
PAG E # 2 1HOUSE
House Pin Code
ROUTINE
A pin code is required to enter the front door of
Taylor. This is to ensure that the house remains
locked throughout the day. All girls are aware of
AND the pin code, however the code is subject to
change throughout the year. After certain times,
DUTIES
even with correct use of the pin code, the house
will not be able to be opened. This includes after
11pm on weekdays and after 10pm on
weekends. Please be aware of this as other
arrangements for the collection of your
House Routine belongings may need to be organised.
There will be set fixtures for you Signing In
each morning ranging from: House
meetings, Chapel, and in Term 2 boy When you arrive at school, before 8:10am,
House meetings. Such fixtures and you are required to sign your name on the
the timing of them will be decided sign in sheet at the house. Failure to sign in
early on at the start of the year. results in an instant booking.
NB: Attendance is compulsory at
these events and Sunday Fatigues
will be given for any deliberate
absence.
PAG E # 2 2HOUSE Duties
ROUTINE All Taylor girls have duties to perform within the
House. These are to be completed by girls at
AND
lunchtime and after school. The roster is on the
notice board along with the duties checklist. A
prefect will be present to sign off once the
DUTIES duties are complete. If they are not completed
properly/forgotten, bookings (a form of
punishment) will be given out. The girls on duty
are not expected to clean up after you! Once
done with your dishes please rinse them and put
Unavoidable Absence
them in the dishwasher. The kitchen is to be
enjoyed by everyone, however please clean up
It is the student’s responsibility to
after yours.
get their parent or guardian to email
the Housemaster the same day
(before 8am if possible) or
Attendance Office if they are sick or
have an appointment.
PAG E # 2 3HOUSE
For all new girls, there is a Grace Period
until the beginning of Week 3. No bookings
will be given out during this time so new
RULES girls have time to adjust to the rules.
However after the Monday of Week 3,
ignorance is no excuse.
In the unlikely event of a repeated breaking
The House Staff and Prefects want to
of House Rules, the Housemaster will
provide an environment that will
interview you, a letter will be sent to your
encourage and enable each girl to
parents informing them of your
perform to the best of her ability in
noncompliance and a more effective
as many fields as possible. Taylor
punishment followed through.
House should be a mutually
respectful and co- operative, caring
Areas that are out of bounds :
environment.
The following information is
I. Any area outside the school gates.
intended as a set of important
II. House Staff Offices (unless a Staff
guidelines that will ensure the best
Member gives permission)
environment for everyone.
III. Any other House during the School day
Any deliberate breach of the
unless permission is granted by its
following House rules will result in
Housemaster or a Mentor
either a booking or a fatigue being
issued to the offender by a Prefect or
Attendance is compulsory at House
House Staff. You must read carefully
meetings, Chapel services, and House
and obey fully all the rules listed
practices, as directed by the Prefects and/
below.
or Housemaster. Checks are taken at these
venues.
PAG E # 2 4HOUSE
RULES
If you are ill during school time you must go to
the College’s Medical Centre. You’ll need a note
from a teacher or Housemaster to go and you
must stay there until discharged by the nurse. No
girl may leave school sick and go home without
having visited and registered with the school
nurse. Unauthorised leave incurs severe
punishments.
You must sign your own name on the sign-in
sheet by 8:10am each school day. This is your
responsibility and is very important as it
indicates that you have arrived safely.
If you know before-hand that you are going to
be late for school, then you must inform the
Housemaster (as soon as possible) or
Attendance Office.
You may not leave the College grounds during
school time, unless you have permission from
the Housemaster.
PAG E # 2 5DISCIPLINE FATIGUES
Some offences incur
incurred within a week
an automatic School
Sunday is issued and, if
an instant fatigue, such
as missing a five School Sundays
For girls there are four levels of
compulsory event. are accumulated over
disciplinary measure: bookings
Fatigues take place on the year then an
(exclusive to girls), detentions, automatic suspension
Fridays and the
school/ house fatigues, and school may ensue.
Fatigue list will be
Sunday fatigues.
published by Thursday
lunchtime. Fatigues SCHOOL
BOOKINGS
will finish at 5 pm and DETENTIONS
A booking may be given by a House
will involve general Detentions are
Prefect or Mentor and is recorded in
house maintenance completely separate to
“the booking book”. Three bookings and possibly a run. The the other system. This
lead to a house fat (fatigue). All House Prefect on duty is given by subject
bookings are wiped at the end of
takes Fatigues that teacher. Detentions are
each term for a fresh start the next.
week. All Fatigues will completely separate to
Each girl starts every term with zero
be entered in the the other system. This
bookings. They can be given for Fatigue Book. is given by subject
things such as lateness to a house
teachers for poor
meeting with no acceptable
SCHOOL SUNDAY academic work or for
explanation, or any incorrect uniform
FATIGUES incomplete prep. This
such as wrong coloured hair ties or
The Deputy will require a student
bras, or for wearing makeup.
Headmaster and to do one hour of
Housemasters will give written work after
out a School Sunday school on Tuesday or
for gross breaches of Wednesday from
the school rules and if 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
three are collected in a
term then an automatic
3 day suspension may
be incurred. In
addition, if four
detentions are
PAG E # 2 6DISCIPLINE APPEAL PROCESS
If you believe that you have been unfairly
disciplined, you may Appeal using the following
steps.
1. Write a letter to the Prefect/Staff member
NOTE :
who has allegedly disciplined you unfairly,
Anyone who is down for a Fatigue
outlining why you believe you have been
and fails to turn up is automatically
treated unfairly and ask if you may have the
given a School Detention. punishment withdrawn.
Anyone who accumulates 3 or more
Fatigues in a week is automatically
2. The Housemaster will meet with you and the
given a Sunday Fatigue.
Prefect/Staff member who gave the
Three bookings lead to a house
punishment. She will discuss it with you both
Fatigue. and confirm the outcome.
3. The final decision will always aim to be fair
and reasonable. The Housemaster is always
available to discuss any punishment, but it is
important to discuss it in a polite manner with
the Prefect/Staff member concerned first.
With any punishment given, either accept and
respect it or Appeal it. Move on from your
mistakes and you will be respected.
PAG E # 2 7“ Tips from the Year 13s
LOCKERS BOY HOUSE
At Taylor House there is a locker with Each girl is attached to a boy House for
your name on it, which is yours for the sporting events such as swimming
year. There are also lockers up at sports and athletics. Enthusiastic
school, which are located in the room involvement in your boy house is
next to the entrance to the lecture essential, to avoid their housemasters
theatre. These are also available for use and the boys from being disappointed.
during the day to lighten the overload The boys will support you hugely if you
of texts books that you may have. You try your best, because they take their
may be able to change books from inter-house competitions very seriously
Taylor during lunchtime but won’t have and are very competitive. Make sure
time during morning tea. you give 100% effort.
USE OF PHONES AND IPODS JUST ASK
Make sure you don’t use your phone up Please remember to ask any of us if you
at school or on the driveway as you will are unsure about anything, we are
get a detention if you are seen with it happy to help!
outside of the house. You can use your
device at the Tuck shop and in and
around the House.
PAGE #2 8“ Tips from the Year 13s
MENTORS: KITCHEN TIPS:
Each girl is assigned a student mentor You are more than welcome to use the
at the beginning of the year. She is toaster and the toasted sandwich
going to be a very valuable source of maker at lunch, however in previous
information so make sure you call on years there has been problems with
her when you have any questions. bread and cheese burning and setting
off the fire alarm. The smoke alarm is
INVOLVEMENT: very sensitive so please make sure you
It is great to get involved with co- watch the toast at all times when it is
curricular activities however be aware cooking, it is very costly and a hassle if
of over committing yourself. these go off. The microwave and fridge
are also for your use, however cover
your meals in the microwave and name
MORNING TEA AND LUNCH:
your food in the fridge to avoid it
You are welcome to come back to the
becoming “communal”!
House at morning tea and at lunchtime
to relax, eat and make lunch in the
kitchen. LATENESS:
Is not tolerated by teachers or prefects,
therefore make sure you get to class
and leave Taylor on time. It can be very
embarrassing being made to run by the
prefects up the drive.
PAGE #2 9“ Tips from the Year 13s
VISITING BOYS’ HOUSES: CHAPEL:
If you would like to visit a boy’s day Attend each service and get to school
house, you must gain permission from for sign in a little earlier those days, to
the teacher on duty if you would like to walk up the drive and be on time. Learn
enter. However you are not allowed to the lords prayer and grace as soon as
enter any boarding houses. you can and make sure you don’t sit on
the kneelers in the pews, place them on
HOUSE MEETINGS: your knees during the service and
These happen twice a week and kneel on them for the prayer.
especially at the beginning of the year,
there can be a huge overload of NOTICEBOARDS:
information given to you. Pay attention! It is very important you check all
It can turn out badly for you if you miss noticeboards before and after school
vital information. In the winter terms no each day to make sure no messages are
scarves are to be worn in house missed. The main whiteboard is in the
meetings and it is always important to quad up at school attached to the side
pay full respect to the speaker by not of the art block, however you must
talking, fiddling, drinking etc. check the house noticeboards and
sports noticeboards also.
PAGE #3 0HARASSMENT POLICY
THE HOUSE WILL HAVE ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ TOWARDS ANY FORM OF HARASSMENT PERPETRATED BY ANY
INDIVIDUAL. ANY GIRL WHO IS A VICTIM OF VERBAL, PHYSICAL, OR EMOTIONAL ABUSE, MUST SEEK OUT
A PERSON THEY TRUST TO RESOLVE THE MATTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS PERSON MAY BE YOUR
HOUSEMASTER, MENTOR, CHAPLAIN, A TRUSTED TEACHER, HEAD OF HOUSE, SACRISTAN OR SCHOOL
COUNSELLOR.
Our College community will not which is perceived by the recipient to
tolerate the oppression of one member be embarrassing, offensive, demeaning
by another. Everyone has the right to or compromising.
feel safe from any form of harassment Harassment of any kind is unwanted
(physical, verbal, emotional and sexual) and unwelcome.
The rights of the students to learn, and
for the teachers to teach respected by STOPPING HARASSMENT IS
all. All members take responsibility for IMPORTANT
their own behaviour. Every member of Harassment affects a person’s well
the School Community should being, self confidence, work and
contribute to the well-being of all other relationships with others. It is totally
members. against the College’s ethos, and may
also be against the law. We believe all
WHAT IS HARASSMENT? members of the School community
If a particular behaviour embarrasses, have equal right:
upsets or hurts another person, then it 1. To be treated fairly by fellow
can be classified as harassment. students and staff.
Harassment can include physical, 2. To feel safe and secure.
verbal, emotional and sexual. 3. To learn, and grow towards their full
Physical: e.g. Pushing, hitting, spitting, potential.
damaging the property of others. 4. To feel valued, accepted, and cared
Verbal: e.g. Repeated ‘put-downs’ for as unique individuals.
name calling, ridiculing, swearing, racist 5. To have their own property (and
comments. therefore we will respect and protect
Emotional: e.g. Threatening, spreading the property of others).
rumours, ostracism, making rude or
threatening signs.
Sexual: e.g. Sexual behaviour which is
deliberate, uninvited, unwelcome and
PAGE # 31HARASSMENT POLICY
YOU CAN ACT AGAINST HARASSMENT
If you are guilty of harassment, stop now!
If you witness harassment you can do something about it and thereby protect
others.
Change your friendship group if it becomes involved in harassment.
Report harassment, so that both the bullies and victims can receive help.
If you are being harassed, you can take action.
OPTIONS
The aim of the following procedure is to stop harassment by helping you to re-
solve the situation with the harasser. It is best if the harassment can be stopped by
working it out, through discussion, repentance, forgiveness and acceptable to
restore positive relations.
ACT ALONE
You may choose to do nothing. However, harassment could continue.
Approach the person who is harassing you and request that the offending
behaviour stops.
SHARE THE PROBLEM
Discuss the situation with a friend, parent, brother, sister or anyone with whom you
feel comfortable. Refer the situation to any one of the contact people listed below:
Chaplains, Housemasters, Tutors, Teachers, Matrons, Prefects, Sacristans, Counsellor
PAGE # 32HARASSMENT POLICY
WHAT NEXT?
You may simply wish to discuss the situation with one of the contact people listed
above. If you wish, they will help you consider the appropriate action.
You may approach the person who is harassing you with one of these people.
OR
They will approach the harasser on your behalf. It may be useful to keep a written
record of the incidents that occur and give a copy to the contact person. This will
help you both clarify the issue and explain to the harasser that his/her behaviour is
unacceptable.
REMEMBER
Confidentiality must be respected at all times unless you say otherwise.
You may stop or start at any point in the grievance procedure. It all cases the person
dealing with the complaint will not take any action without your permission.
Students may involve parents at any stage.
OUTCOMES OF HARASSMENT
The College views harassment as a serious matter and offenders will ultimately be
dealt with under the College discipline policy. However, the primary aim of any
intervention will be to restore positive relationships, and to heal hurt and to
establish a renewed understanding of our life together in a Christian community.
The college will treat very seriously any case of retaliation against a person for
reporting harassment.
PAGE # 33FURTHER
INFORMATION
BOY HOUSE MENTOR/MENTEES any troubles. As the year
progresses and the new
ASSOCIATION At King’s every new girl
is allocated to a Year 13 girls settle in, mentor/
In order for girls to
girl as their mentee. mentee meetings
compete in school sports
They will meet regularly continue to monitor how
and other inter house
to discuss how the new the mentees are finding
competition King’s has a
girl is getting on and any life at King’s.
system where girls are
allocated to a boys problems they may be
house in addition to having. This student-
Taylor. This system student relationship
makes sports more allows girls to air issues
competitive and helps they may feel
integrate new girls into uncomfortable talking to
the college faster. Each a teacher about, as well
boy House has an as helping to make inter-
assigned girl co- year group friendships.
ordinator who organises The older girls
the girls into their boy remember all too well
houses. Go to these girls what those first few
for any questions weeks at King’s are like,
regarding your boy and are always willing to
house. help their mentees with
PAG E # 3 4FURTHER
INFORMATION
MENTOR TIME there are sniffer dog the year, with Year 13
Mentor Periods are checks on cars, personal priority for Student
group meetings held lockers, and around carpark A, however
twice a week in which Houses. Sometimes you spaces in carpark B are
Taylor groups of girls in are given warning, often given to Year 11s
Years 11 to 13 meet with sometimes these are and 12s also.
their Teacher Mentor. random surprise checks.
Mentees are placed in It is good to be aware
the same mentor group that consequences are
as their student mentor, severe for anyone found
and they can use this with illicit substances.
time to ask them or their
Tutor any questions. DRIVING
For girls who have cars
DRUG/ALCOHOL and licenses, driving to
school may seem like a
POLICY
feasible option.
King’s has a zero-
However, King’s has only
tolerance policy towards
limited parking
drug/alcohol possession
available, and this is
and use on College
allocated at the start of
grounds. As of 2012
PAG E # 3 5GLOSSARY
Ahuroa The College Venture Camp near Puhoi.
Daily Whenever a student is under performing academically, the
house tutor may place them on a ‘Daily’, which must be
presented to each subject teacher, each day for at least a
week. The subject teacher will make a brief comment on
behaviour and effort. The Housemaster or Tutor on duty in
the House must sign off the Daily at 3.20pm at Taylor.
Number ones Formal uniform. Worn for every assembly and on special
occasions.
Prep Every student is required to record their prep for each night
in their prep book. Prep must average about 1.5-2 hours a
night, which is 20 to 30 mins per subject.
PAG E # 3 6GLOSSARY
School Prefect A Blue Jersey is the top echelon of the perfect body. A Gold
Badge is the second rank of the perfect body.
Performance List Each term, students are given effort grades by their class
teachers. If a student gains three D Grades (indicating that
behaviour or work standard is of concern), she will be
placed on the Performance List. If there is no improvement
by the next order, she will move up a level and will meet
with the Senior Dean (with her parents). The next level is a
meeting with, student, parents and Headmaster.
Academic Excellence A commendation given by a subject for excellent work.
Award
PAG E # 3 7IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
Headmaster
Mr Simon Lamb s.lamb@kingscollege.school.nz
Deputy Headmaster - Pastoral j.payne2@kingscollege.school.nz
Mr John Payne 09 276 0627
Deputy Head - Curriculum p.coombe@kingscollege.school.nz
Mr Philip Coombe 09 276 0685
Deputy Head - Achievement g.smith@kingscollege.school.nz
Mr Geoff Smith 09 270 7886
Deputy Head - Pedagogy m.irving@kingscollege.school.nz
Ms Melissa Irving 09 951 9868
Head of Culture b.white@kingscollege.school.nz
Ms Bridget White 09 951 9760
Head of E-Learning d.parr@kingscollege.school.nz
Mr David Parr 021 0258 5004
Head of Sport j.potts@kingscollege.school.nz
Mr Jim Potts 09 276 0625
Head of Support for Learning d.ward@kingscollege.school.nz
Mr David Ward 09 276 0699 extn. 891
PAG E # 3 8IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
Careers Director w.carey@kingscollege.school.nz
Mrs Wendy Carey 09 276 0603
Chaplain w.watson@kingscollege.school.nz
Rev Warren Watson 09 276 0614
Head of Counselling k.thompson-counsellor@kingscollege.school.nz
Mrs Karen Thompson 027 431 2512 | 09 951 9793
Whakaroa Cottage
Medical Centre 09 276 0624
Charge Nurse s.hardy@kingscollege.school.nz
027 466 7744 | 09 276 0624
PAG E # 3 9TAYLOR HANDBOOK 2018
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