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Logan ParkHigh School
International Prospectus
DunedinNew Zealand
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Learning for Life
OUR MISSIONSTATEMENT Logan Park High
School is committed to the highest standards of
achievement for all students.
We provide excellence in
secondaryco-education within our unique natural
environment,close to the tertiary
Education resources
of Dunedin North.
Jane Johnson, Principal
WelcomeLogan Park is often seen as Dunedin’s performance arts school, but it caters for all talents and interests—academic, sporting and cultural.
We produce as many scientists, historians, mathematicians, business people, lawyers, film-makers, technicians and athletes as we do actors, artists, dancers and musicians.
Logan Park is co-ed and multi-cultural. It’s the real world. We all enjoy the colour and vibrancy this brings to the school, and our students often make new friends from around the world. With about 40 different nationalities of students, we personify the idea of the educational “global village”.
Logan Park High School students have a proud record of academic, sporting and cultural achievements. All students have the opportunity to select six optional subjects from a wide range of Arts, Technology and Language areas of learning. The breadth of subjects offered is also reflected in the range of sporting and cultural extra-curricular activities available.
Imagine arriving at school to be greeted by a chorus of bellbirds …. Period 1 doing PE or Sports at the Caledonian athletics track right across the road … joining the Robotics, Climbing, Chess or Maths clubs … playing in a rock band, or the award-winning LPHS Jazz Band … enjoying healthy and tasty canteen food … and having one of your paintings hung in a hallway for future generations to enjoy.
Do join us. I invite you to enrol at Logan Park High School and look forward to having you and your family become part of our friendly and dynamic school community.
Logan Park High
School aims
to provide the
best possible
education and
pastoral care
for its students,
offering excellent
opportunities
for them to
develop academic,
cultural and
sporting
strengths.
The school
has a friendly
and caring
atmosphere and
staff are
experienced
in providing
education and
care to overseas
students.
Logan Park Logan Park is a five minute walk from the University of Otago in Dunedin, the “student city” of New Zealand. Close to all student facilities, it is surrounded by trees, hills and a park. Dunedin is a clean, safe and beautiful city with a sense of history. It is situated on a spectacular harbour with superb beaches and is famous for penguins, albatrosses and seals.
Logan Park is a co-educational school and is proud of its well deserved reputation for academic excellence. Well-known as Dunedin’s performance arts school, the school has modern classrooms including a well equipped library and computer suite.
Logan Park has a strong sports programme and is highly competitive in basketball, football, ice hockey and boy’s field hockey. The school has a climbing club and the city’s only indoor climbing wall.
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University of Otago
Academic ProgrammeLogan Park is strong in English, Art, Social Sciences, Music, Drama, Science, Maths and Languages, including Maori, French and Latin. There are numerous opportunities for musical students, including two choirs, several chamber music groups, an orchestra, an award-winning jazz band and an after-school rock music academy. There are active robotics, chess and maths clubs, as well as an enthusiastic Environmental Group.
Entry to New Zealand UniversitiesLogan Park High School prepares students for further education at universities and polytechnics. The school offers a wide range of courses and has a reputation for academic excellence, with many students going on to university.Students will be offered preparation classes for a variety of tertiary requirements, including National Certificate of Educational Achievement [NCEA] and IELTS , TOEFL or Cambridge Mainsuite examinations as required. Students will also enter New Zealand Speech Board Examinations.
ESOL ClassesStudents are offered extra English support at each year level. They can benefit from up to 12 hours of ESOL per week which will include general English and support to gain NCEA English credits.
TOP SCHOLARSHIP
RANKING
Logan Park
is the top
secondary school
in Dunedin with
22 New Zealand
Scholarships
awarded to
students
in 2010 and 2011
and
19 scholarships
in 2009.
Top-Scholar in
NZ awards have
also
been achieved in
Maths with
Statistics,
Physics and
German
with a second
place in French.
Students are placed into the appropriate year level based on their age, however subjects can be taken at a level suitable to their academic ability and previous
experience. For example, a student studying in Year 12 may study some subjects at Year 12 and some at Year 11.
In Year 11 students take six subjects with English and Mathematics compulsory and Science highly recommended.
Students in Year 12 take six subjects with English compulsory. Year 13 students take five subjects.
Subjects Available
Compulsory SubjectsEnglishMathematics
Highly RecommendedScience
Yr 11 OptionsArtGraphicsFood TechnologyMetal TechnologyWood TechnologyFabric TechnologyDigital TechnologyDramaMusicFrenchLatinMaoriChineseESOLAccountingHistoryPhysical EducationSportsEnvironmental Studies
VCL = video conference link
Year 11NCEA Level 1
Compulsory SubjectsEnglish Yr 12 OptionsMathematicsBiologyPhysicsChemistryGraphicsFood TechnologyMetal TechnologyWood TechnologyFabric TechnologyDigital TechnologyDramaMusicPaintingPhotographyFrenchESOLLatinMaoriGerman (via VCL)AccountingHistoryMedia StudiesPhysical EducationClassical StudiesSportsEnvironmental Studies
Year 12NCEA Level 2
Yr 13 OptionsEnglishMaths with CalculusMaths with StatisticsBiologyPhysicsChemistryGraphicsFood TechnologyMetal TechnologyWood TechnologyFabric TechnologyDigital TechnologyDramaMusicPaintingPhotographyFrenchLatinMaoriGerman (via VCL)AccountingHistoryMedia StudiesPhysical EducationSportsEnvironmental StudiesArt History (via VCL)Electronics (via VCL)
Year 13NCEA Level 3
SupportiveEnvironmentLogan Park is proud of its welcoming and friendly school environment.
ACCOMMODATION
Logan Park
understands
the importance
of a successful
homestay
experience for
students.
Homestay families
are selected for
their friendliness
and caring attitude
towards students
as well as the
good standard of
accommodation.
The homestay
coordinator
assesses the
suitability of all
homestay carers
and is available to
support homestay
families and
students.
Logan Park Students are
RespectfulMotivatedInclusive
Sport
Logan Park has a very strong commitment to sports, fitness and recreation for all students. All major sports
are available, including:
Excellent on-site
sports facilities,
including a sprung
wooden-floored
Gymnamsium,
an indoor
climbing wall and
bouldering facility,
and a strength and
weights room are
offered.
The school has
close and strong
links with many
Otago Teams
and Associations,
including Otago
Highlanders Rugby,
Otago Soccer,
Otago Climbing,
Otago Touch,
Otago Basketball,
Otago Hockey,
Otago Rugby
League and New
Zealand Futsal.
SummerSummer Hockey
VolleyballTouch Rugby
TennisFutsal
GolfSailingRowing
AthleticsCricket
Cross CountryOrienteering
HarriersClimbingFencing
Mountain BikingEquestrian
ArcherySurfing
WinterHockeySoccerRugby
BasketballNetball
BadmintonIce Hockey
SquashHarriersClimbingFencing
Cross CountryMountain Biking
EquestrianBowls
Cultural Activities
MusicLogan Park has numerous opportunities for musical students and has an itinerant music programme where students can learn a musical instrument. The following musical groups are also available:
DramaLogan Park has had teams representing New Zealand overseas for 24 years and have on many occasions been the winner of the Best Youth Play in competition work.A highly dedicated lighting/sound team and involvement inchoreography, costuming and directing are some of theopportunities available, as well as:
Clubs
Choir - Jazz BandChamber Music - Rock Quest
Orchestra - Rock Bands
Stage Challenge - Senior Show
One Act Plays - University of Otago
Shakespeare
Kapa Haka - Amnesty International
Chess - Art Curators Club - Debating
Public Speaking - Film Club - Robotics
Writer’s Club
Outdoor Experience
Logan Park
is committed
to providing
a range of
outdoor
experience
opportunities
for
international
students, with
two activities
per term. A
sample of
possible
activities is
outlined here.
A weekend tramp in the Silverpeaks Join the Logan Park High School Tramping club for a weekend trip into the rugged Silver Peaks Range. We will carry all our gear and tents for a camp on Saturday night.
Otago Peninsula Day TripA day spent exploring Otago Peninsula and the features it has to offer. Will include short walks, penguin spotting, albatross, seals etc.
Rafting Trip on the Taieri RiverWe travel by jet boat up the nearby Taieri River and spend a fun and picturesque few hours rafting back down. Training and lunch provided.
Skiing and Snowboarding There are several ski fields within easy reach of Dunedin. Excellent skiing and snowboarding facilities exist and there will be lessons provided for everyone. Accommodation will be in cabins in a holiday park where cooking skills will be developed in the evenings, while discussing the day’s highlights and enjoying the company of new friends.
Train trip through the Taieri gorge 1 DayEnjoy the spectacular views (and heights) as you travel on the historic Taieri Gorge Railway to the town of Middlemarch and back. See some of Otago’s most rugged countryside and get an idea of nineteenth century gold-miners life in the Otago region.
Bush and beach adventures in the CatlinsFrom our base at a lodge near Tautuku Beach we enjoy bush walks, games, a rather ‘muddy’ time and trips further afield to see waterfalls and other natural wonders.
Kayaking and Cycling at Mavora Lakes4 daysThe Mavora Lakes, near Te Anau, are surrounded by spectacular mountains. We will camp next to the northern lake, then explore both lakes in double sea-kayaks (training is provided). Short tramps and cycling are included in this adventure.
Multi Day Trampin November 4 daysA 4 day tramp into the mountains in the headwaters of Lake Wakatipu. A round trip up the Caples River, a bit of a climb over McKellor Saddle, and then back down the Greenstone River.
Note: Students will be advised of the costs of each trip.
Butts Road, Dunedin 9016Private Bag, Dunedin 9054
ph: +64 3 477 3586fax: +64 3 479 2690
Logan Park High School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of InternationalStudents published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the
New Zealand Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz
Logan Park High School
PRINTED JANUARY 2012