ORIENTATION

BOOKLET International Students

KELSTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT’S

ORIENTATION BOOKLET

When International Students first arrive in

New Zealand, there is a lot of information

they have to learn about Kelston Girls’

College, living in a Homestay, education in

New Zealand, what Auckland and New

Zealand have to offer, plus much more.

The Orientation Booklet gives you a lot of

information about people who can help you

and it is full of useful information for new

students.

Ginny Knight

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Greetings: Hello, Tena koutou katoa, Kia orana, Bula vinaka, Talofa lava, Hi,

Malo e leile, Namaste, Konnichiwa, Fakalofa lahiatu, Lei hou, Ni hao, Guten

tag, Ciao.

New things to learn: There are lots of new things to learn when you attend Kelston Girls’ College.

Living in a homestay.

Getting used to Education in NZ.

Different types of food.

The language and the culture.

The People.

All this will be new and strange for you at first.

Keeping things safe:

Avoid carrying too much money.

Always keep your school reports, passport and school information in a safe place.

Always have your homestay, International Student Administrator phone numbers on you at

all times.

Your time at Kelston Girls’ College:

Talk to teachers when you have difficulties.

Do your best to make new friends.

Make the most of all opportunities, in the class and out of class activities.

Join lunchtime and after school sports activities.

We are a very multi-cultural school, and our girls’ are very welcoming.

If you have any problems, please see Mrs Raghavan.

WELCOME TO KELSTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE

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Kim Williams

Homestay Coordinator Kanayo Nose

International Teacher Assistant

Mrs Pushpa Raghavan

Dean of International Students

Ginny Knight

International Student Administrator

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Introduction to other key Staff members:

Principal:

Deputy Principal:

Assistant Principal:

Deans:

Sarah Stenson

Sharon Steer

Pennie Otto

Shahnaaz Munam

Parehuia Nepe

Sarah Yandall-Vaega

Rachel Eveleigh

Nazmeen Ahmed

Pushpa Raghavan

(Year 9)

(Year 10)

(Year 11)

(Year 12)

(Year 13)

(International)

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

Website:

Address:

Office Hours:

Emergency Phone Numbers:

09 8276063 (+64 9 8276063) overseas

reception@kelstongirls.school.nz

www.kelstongirls.school.nz

1 Archibald Road, Kelston, Auckland 0602

8:00am- 4:00pm

Kim Williams – 027 2953915

Ginny Knight – 021 709 056

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On orientation Day, if you need help Ms Kanayo Nose will be there to assist you.

Health Centre Receptionist:

Health Centre Nurse:

Guidance Counsellor:

Careers Advisor:

International Dean:

International Administrator:

Attendance Office:

Kim Jones

Pat Hutchinson

Angeline Lal

Amber Hinson

Pushpa Raghavan

Ginny Knight

Arran Reardon

Late to school:

Go to the Student Centre and sign in.

If you are regularly late, your Dean will ring home and ask why?

Absences:

If you are absent from school, you need to ring the Attendance Office 09 8279647 and bring

a note on your return to school.

You cannot leave school without a note from your homestay, or the Health Centre signs you

out if you are unwell.

Doctor or Dentist:

Please inform your agent if you need to see a doctor or dentist, so they can make

arrangements.

You will need your insurance information, so please have it with you.

Attend classes:

You must attend all your classes and complete all your course work.

If there is a problem, see your Dean - Mrs Raghavan.

Working part-time:

You need permission from your parents and a letter sent to Ms Ginny if you want to work

part-time.

This will not be granted if your school work is not up to standard.

Certain procedures have to be followed.

Personal Property:

Valuable items should not be brought to school. However, if you do, you may leave your

items with Ms Ginny and pick them up at the end of the school day. This includes large

sums of money.

P.E. Classes – Hand over any valuables to your teacher before changing into PE Gear.

You may bring your mobile phone to school but do not use it in class. You can use this at

interval and lunchtime

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You may bring your own device to school. (please note the school cannot take responsibility for any

damage or if you lose your device)

Lost Property:

All lost property goes to the Student Centre.

It is a very good idea to have all your clothing clearly marked with your name on.

Leave:

Leaving early to go on holiday is not a good idea. You will need a letter from your parents

informing your Dean if this happens.

Holidays and Travel:

Homestay Auckland will inform Ms Ginny if you are going away for the holidays. All

information pertaining to your travel arrangements need to be handed to the International

Student Office.

Photo ID cards:

Your photo will be taken at the start of the year and you will be issued with a KGC ID card.

It lets you get cheaper transport fares.

Stationery:

You will be given a stationery list at the start of the year. The Warehouse is the best place to

buy your stationery.

If you need to buy extra books for a certain subject, your teacher will let you know.

Uniform:

You can purchase your uniform from NZ Uniforms, 7 Rata Street, New Lynn, near The

Warehouse.

It is important to wear your uniform correctly.

The school rules for uniform are: no make-up, nail polish, dyed hair or incorrect uniform.

Only one pair of small earring studs are permitted and no nose ring.

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BELL TIMES

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,

Friday

Wednesday

8:55am Warning Bell 8:55am Warning Bell

9:00am Period 1 9:00am Period 1

10:00am Period 2 9:50am Period 2

11:00am Interval 10:40am Interval

11:25am Form Time 11:05am Warning Bell

11:40am Period 3 11:10am Period 3

12:40pm Period 4 12.00pm Period 4

1:40pm Lunchtime 12.50pm Lunchtime

2:15pm Warning Bell 1:30pm Warning Bell

2:20pm Period 5 1.35pm Period 5

3:20pm End of School 2:25pm End of School

Please note:

Wednesday is a shortened day. Classes finish at 2:25pm.

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The Kelston Way

Respect Yourself “Manaaki Tatou”

Post only information that you would be happy for everyone to see.

Write appropriately – no swearing.

Don’t post information about yourself that is disrespectful to you.

Don’t post information that reveals personal information – where you live, your age.

Respect Each Other “Manaaki Ratou”

Write and speak about others respectfully.

Don’t post anything that you would not say directly to an individual.

Use appropriate language – think about the audience – writing in Caps is shouting!

Respect the privacy of your friends and schoolmates – don’t share everything you see and

hear.

Delete any information that you see is offensive to you or someone else.

Respect the work of other people.

Don’t share any information that you know is disrespectful and hurtful.

Treat others, as you would like to be treated.

Respect your school community “Manaaki To Matou Kura”

Make responsible choices.

Use digital technology to support your learning.

Don’t share information about your school community that you would not say directly.

Respect the school rules and expectations about the use of devices.

Write in appropriate language for assessments and schoolwork.

Anything you post should make the world a better place.

In an Emergency:

Fire: A continuous ringing will sound and the words “Evacuate the building”

Action: Leave the buildings immediately, and walk quietly and calmly.

Assembly Point: Meet in your form class outside the hall. Your form teacher will explain

Lockdown:

Follow your teacher’s instructions.

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Homesickness: It is natural to feel a little homesick and lonely when you first arrive. These feelings will pass

and you will gain confidence as time goes on.

Talk to Ms Ginny and Ms Kanayo.

Talk to your homestay family and ask questions if you do not understand.

Spend time catching up with your friends from your country.

Go out on the weekends and visit the sights of Auckland.

New Zealand Culture words you may hear:

New Zealanders are usually very friendly people.

Some people speak very fast, if you don’t understand, just say “Can you speak slowly

please?”

When you greet someone for the first time, some people may shake your hand – that is ok.

It is polite to talk to your homestay. “Hi” in the mornings and when you come home, and

“bye” when you leave the house (depart).

New Zealanders are called Kiwis.

Please use “thank you” and “excuse me” to be polite.

In NZ we have 3 official languages. English, Maori, and Sign Language.

Some kiwi words you may hear: Meaning

How’s it going How are you

Cheers Thank you

No worries Everything is ok

Awesome Something that is cool

Jandals Thongs

Barbie Barbecue

Togs Swimsuit

Hi ya Hello

See ya Good bye

Here are some Maori Words you may hear and may want to use:

Kia Ora Hello

Haere Mai Welcome

Morena Good morning

Tena Koe Greeting

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School words you may hear:

Options Assembly

Periods Term dates

Morning tea / interval Extentions

P.E. Attendance

Gear Absent

Canteen ID

Form Teacher Shortened period

Present Hauora Centre

Out of bounds Kelstonians

House School Haka