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Student Handbook 2017

Student Handbook 2017 1

Contents

2-4 Where is everything? (maps)

5 Some History about Scots College

5 Some Key Staff

6 What are the main dates during the year?

6 Which week is which?

7 What happens each day?

8 How do lunchtimes differ from day to day?

9 Who will my teachers be?

10 Who will be my House Tutor?

11 What is our House system all about?

12 Homework and Private Study

12 What are the rules about uniform?

12 Can I bring a cellphone to school?

13 What sports and other activities can I do?

14 What can I do at lunchtime?

14 What do I do if I want to leave school during the day?

15 Do I have to carry all my books around all day?

15 What about transport?

15 Will there be any socials or dances?

16 What happens when things don’t go to plan?

16 What happens if I lose an item of uniform?

17 What do the Prefects do, how will I recognise them?

17 The Prefects for 2017

18 What do the Middle School Leaders do?

18 The Middle School Leaders for 2017

18 Who is in charge of the Boarding House?

18 How do I receive feedback on my progress?

19 Abbreviations & Acronyms at Scots College

The content of this handbook is subject to change throughout the year.

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Some History about Scots College

The College was founded as a Presbyterian Boys’ College largely through the efforts of the Very Rev Dr James Gibb and the Hon J G W Aitken. It opened on 9 February 1916 on the site in Thorndon where Queen Margaret College is now. Three years later in 1919, the College moved to its present site in Strathmore Park, with two headmasters, Dr Uttley and Mr Dickinson (imagine two headmasters!). The College is essentially a day school but does have a weekly boarding unit (Gibb House) of 80 beds.

Currently Gibb House has about 100 beds. The Middle School roll is about 470 and the Senior

School Roll about 360.

Some Key StaffHeadmaster Mr YulePrincipal of the Senior School Mr Zachariassen Principal of the Middle School Mr Allen Deputy Principal, Operations Mr Laverock (Senior School)Deputy Principal, Operations Mr Struthers (Middle School)Assistant Principal, Co-curricular Mr HallAssistant Principal, Pastoral Mr Flood (Yr 7-8) Assistant Principal, Curriculum Mr West (Senior School)Assistant Principal, Curriculum Mr Doig (Middle School)Assistant Principal, IB Co-ordinator Ms Tewkesbury (Senior School)Assistant Principal, Teaching & Learning Ms O’KaneChaplain Mr Carr

House Deans: Aitken Mr Slack Fergusson Mr Charles Glasgow Mrs Hall MacKenzie Mr Holmes Mawson Mr Brookes Plimmer Mr Jarry Smith Mr Royds Uttley Mr Leslie

Other people you might meet are the Chief Financial Officer, Mr Ritchie, Mrs Bolton in Reception, Mrs Short in the College Shop, Ms Calcott who is the Headmaster’s Personal Assistant and Ms Hedges who is the Middle School Principal’s Personal Assistant.


What are the main dates during the year?

Term 1 2017

Wednesday 1 February College starts for all

Yrs 1-10, new

Yrs 11-12 and Yr 13

Week 1A

Thursday 2 February College open to all

students

Week 1A

Monday 6 February Waitangi Day College closed

Monday 3 April EOTC week for

Yrs 7-13

Week 10B

Wednesday 12 April Final day of Term 1 Week 11A

Term 2

Monday 1 May Term 2 starts Week 1B

Monday/Tuesday 5 - 6 June Queen’s Birthday &

Staff PD day

College closed

Friday 7 July Final Day of Term 2 Week 10A

Term 3

Monday 31 July Term 3 starts Week 1A

Saturday/Sunday 26 - 27 August Founders Weekend

Monday/Tuesday 4 - 5 September Founders Break College closed

Friday 29 September Final Day of Term 3 Week 9B

Term 4

Monday 16 October Term 4 starts Week 1A

Monday 23 October Labour Day College closed

Tuesday 28 November Senior School End

of year Prize giving

Week 7A

Tuesday 5 December Middle School End

of year Prize givingWeek 8B

Which week is which?Your timetable runs on a 10 day cycle. Monday to Friday Week A and Monday to Friday Week B.

The weeks of the term alternate from A to B. It will be signposted clearly as to which week we

are in.


What happens each day?Years 7 & 8 report to their Tutor Rooms at 8.30am.

Years 9-13 must be at school before 8.30am each day. You then go to the Inner Quad and look

at the big white noticeboards and computer screens to see if there is anything that concerns

you. You then go to your locker to sort out your books for periods 1 and 2.

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How do lunchtimes differ from day to day? Monday House meetings in your House meeting rooms (see p10), followed

by a Tutor Group meeting for Years 7-13 from 1.20 to 1.40pm.

Wednesday Assembly in the Hall – Senior School from 12.35 – 1.05pm; Middle

School from 1.10 – 1.40pm

Thursday There is a tutor period for all Years 7-13 after interval, from 10.40-

11.10am. All periods on Thursday are only 45 minutes long.

Friday Chapel Service in the Chapel – Middle and Senior Schools from

12.35 – 1.05pm

(The Chapel/Assembly Hall is known as the Chapel if a church service is held there, or as the

Hall when Assembly or other activities are held there.)

On Tuesdays there are nearly always inter House competitions going on.


Teaching staff 2017 Staff Code

Allen, M ALM

Bailey, C BAI

Beard, K BEK

Bell, T BEL

Belworthy, A BEA

Boni, E BON

Bradshaw, M BRM

Brookes, C BRC

Brown, P BRP

Brown, S BRO

Capstick, M CAP

Carr, R CAR

Charles, G CHA

Clayton, M CLA

Connell, P CON

Doig, R DOI

Donnelly, N DON

Down, C DOW

Eastman, P EAS

Fisher, R FIS

Flack, T FLA

Flood, S FLO

Freeman, P FRE

Fuhri, C FUH

Giffin, S GIF

Graham, D GRA

Griffiths, L GRI

Hall, C HAC

Hall, G HAL

Hamilton, A HAM

Hansen, M HAN

Who will my teachers be?Your timetable will give your teacher codes. Here is the list of teachers with their codes.


Henley-Smith, G HEN

Henry - R HER

Holmes, R HOL

Jackson ,D JAC

James, K JAM

Jarry, M JAR

Jasmat, J JAS

Johnston, G JOH

Jones, K JON

Keegan, S KEE

Kilvington, R KIL

Kueh, N KUE

Laing, P LAI

Land, S LAN

Lascelles, G LAS

Laverock, J LAV

Lawrenson, S LAW

Leslie, I LES

Levett, S LEV

Lisi, G LIS

Lucas, B LUC

MacDonald, G MAC

Manighetti, B MAN

Marquez, M MAR

McGee, H MCG

McIntyre, H MCI

McKnight, M MCK

McManaway, M MCM

Miller, H MIL

Milne, R MIR

Moiser, G MOI


Muck, D MUC

Nelson, B NEL

O'Callaghan, M OCA

O'Kane, A OKA

O'Rourke, G ORO

Papadopoulos, V PAP

Patterson, I PAT

Reilly, F REI

Royds, M ROY

Rutherford, P RUT

Sadat, L SAL

Slack, A SLA

Smith, C SMI

Struthers, W STR

Sutton, M SUT

Tewkesbury, M TEW

Verster, J VER

Watkinson, L WAT

West, A WES

Wilson, G WIL

Wright, G WRI

Yang, G YAN

Yule, G YUL

Zachariassen, C ZAC


Who will be my House Tutor?We don’t have form teachers. Instead you are put into one of eight Houses (see below); in the same House will be about 10-20 boys from each Year level from Year 7 to Year 13.

House Colour House Dean Tutors Head of House Room

Aitken Blue Mr Slack Mr Flack, Mrs Freeman, Mr James, Miss Kueh, Mrs Miller, Mr Nelson, Miss Papadopoulos

Leander Schubert

P9/10

Fergusson Green Mr Charles Ms Brown, Mr Lascelles, Dr Manighetti, Mrs McIntyre, Mr O’Callaghan, Mrs Tewkesbury, Mr Yang

Keegan Smith Hall

Glasgow Red Mrs Hall Mrs Griffiths, Mr Hamilton, Mr Jackson, Mr Lawrenson, Mr Lucas, Mrs MacDonald, Ms Sadat

Matthew Bertschinger

CL1

MacKenzie Yellow Mr Holmes Mr Connell, Mr Donnelly, Ms Eastman, Miss Jones, Mr Patterson, Mr Rutherford, Mr Wilson

Lachlan Parlane LSLT

Mawson Maroon Mr Brookes Miss Boni, Mr Graham, Mr Hall, Mrs Laing, Mr Lisi, Ms Milne, Mr Muck

Oliver Malthus MR2

Plimmer Sky Blue Mr Jarry Mr Bradshaw, Mr Capstick, Mr Doig, Mr Giffin, Mrs O’Kane, Miss O’Rourke, Miss Sutton

Manraj Rahi AR2

Smith Navy Blue

Mr Royds Mr Down, Ms Fisher, Mrs Jasmat, Mr Keegan, Mr Kilvington, Mr Smith, Mr West

Noah Jaeger-Letts

13/14

Uttley Black Mr Leslie Mr Clayton, Ms Henry, Mr Land, Miss McGee, Mr McKnight, Mr Moiser, Ms Watkinson

Jack Gibson Scarlett

O3/O4

Each House has a House Dean and tutors, and these are the people who monitor your progress

from Years 7 – 13, offering support and guidance. They are also the teachers to whom you will

go if things go wrong. You also have a Head of House who is one of the College Prefects as

well as Year 10 Student House Representative.

You will hear the name ‘Gibb House’ which is the name of the Boarding House – all boarders

are also in one of the Houses above.


What is our House system all about?The eight houses of the Middle & Senior Schools provide the primary means of pastoral

care and support to students from Years 9-13, together with the various inter-house sport and

cultural activities. House Deans lead houses and teachers act as tutors in the House tutor

groups, which enable more individual care and conversation about the needs of the boys.

The main driver is the Thursday Tutorial Programme. Students have weekly activities that

are specific to their year group and linked to the PERFORM attributes/themes. For example

one activity is working on goal setting as part of the focus on the monthly theme of Purpose.

Student work in tutorials is completed on their e-portfolios which have been set up and

managed by their tutors on Onenote. The e-portfolios also function as a place for students

to display examples of work, record their involvement in house activities, service, sport and

culture.

There is also a monthly award – PERFORMer of the Month, awarded one each to the Middle

and Senior Schools. These are decided via staff nominations. Students are nominated for

positive behaviour that is linked to the relevant PERFORM theme of that month.

For more details about our PERFORM programme go to

www.scotscollege.school.nz/middle-school/pastoral-care/p-e-r-f-o-r-m/

The Houses also compete in a full inter-house programme of activities.’

There is a big house Dinner for Years 7-13 held towards the end of the year when the house

acknowledges the achievements during the year. You and your parents will be invited to this.

Inter House CompetitionAthleticsBadminton (Senior and Junior)Basketball (Senior and Junior)Battle of the BandsChess (Senior and Junior)Cross CountryDebating (Senior)Hockey (Senior)Music

Quiz (Senior)Slowpitch (Senior and Junior)Soccer (Senior and Junior)Swimming (tbc)Table tennis (Senior and Junior)Tennis (Senior and Junior)Tug of War (Senior and Junior)Volleyball (Senior and Junior)


Homework and Private StudyHomework is a key part of learning and succes in the Middle and Senior Schools. Our

expectations around the type and amount of homework completed by our students gradually

increase through the Middle School years in preparation for studying the IB Diploma

Programme or NCEA in the Senior School.

What are the rules about uniform?You are expected to stick to the rules about uniform. Each day you wear a blazer, shirt and tie

(jersey optional), long or short trousers, socks and shoes.

There are two styles of dressNumber Ones which is a white shirt and long trousers. These are worn on the first full College

day each term and also each Friday for Chapel, for trips away or when hosting visiting schools.

If a singlet is worn under the shirt it must be plain white.

Number Twos are worn at all other times, with a grey shirt instead of a white one and you

may wear either short or long trousers.

When you wear the College blazer then you must also wear a College tie. You must wear both

of them at all times outside the College as well as for Chapel, Assembly or a meeting with the

Headmaster or Principal.

If you are cycling to school you may do so without wearing your College blazer, but you should

remember that it may well be required during the day so you should have it with you every day.

Of course you must wear a helmet when cycling.

All items of uniform apart from shoes are bought from the Scots College Shop and everything

should be named. You will also need PE gear (House shirts, etc); your parents will already have

received details of all uniform items from the Scots College Shop.

Any outer garment, eg rainwear, must be black. Also remember that the College has a uniform

for sport, both inter-House and inter-School.

The uniform should at all times be worn neatly, tidily and with pride.

For more about our Standards and Expectations, see the Behavioural Standards and

Expectations Handbook found on the College website.

Can I bring a cellphone to school?Yes you can, but it can only be used outside class time and must be switched off during class

time.


What Sports and other Activities can I do?There are two ways of joining in. One is to represent your House in the inter-House

competition and the other is to join in some of the College activities.

College Activites Teachers to see if you’re interested

Sports

Athletics MS MacDonald & Mr Flood (7&8)

Badminton Mr Holmes

Basketball Mr Flood & Mr McLean

Bowls Mr Lucas

Cricket Mr Allen & Mr Hill

Cross country Mrs MacDonald

Cycling Mr Graham

Dragon boating Mrs Milne

Floorball Mrs Miller

Football Mr Capstick & Mr Peverley

Futsal Mr Peverley

Golf Mr Lucas (Coaching programme) & Mr Hall

Handball Mr Keegan

Hockey Mr West

Life saving Ms O’Rourke

Multi-sports Mr Graham

Rowing Mr Hamilton

Rugby Mr Yule & Mr Rasch

College Activites Teachers to see if you’re interested

Sailing Mr Jarry (Learn to Sail) & Mr Nelson

Shooting Mr Nelson

Swimming TBC

Tennis Mr Struthers & Mr Mosier

Touch Rugby Mr Flack & Mr O’Callaghan

Underwater hockey Mr Rutherford

Volleyball TBC

Water polo Miss Kueh

Cultural

Chess Mr Muck

Debating Ms Papadopoulos

Drama Mrs Eastman

Kapa Haka Mr James

Music Mr Patterson (instrumental) & MR Lisi (Choral)

Pipe Band Mr Leslie

Poly Club Mr James

Service

Duke of Edinburgh Mr Donnelly

For any more information on sports please see the following people;

Director of Sport Mrs Henley-Smith

House Activities co-ordinator Mr Flood

EOTC co-ordinator Mr Connell

Keep a regular eye on the noticeboards to see if there is any information on the activities you

want to do. Also each House has its own noticeboard and electronic screen and there is an

activities noticeboard.


What can I do at lunchtime?You can eat your lunch. If your parents have paid for a Dining Hall lunch then you go to

Chartres Hall. If you bring your own lunch then you go and eat it in the Quad (but not in the

school buildings) unless it is wet in which case you go to particular classrooms to eat your

lunch. These Year groups have these wet lunch rooms;

Year 7&8: Tutor Rooms

Year 9: O3 and O4

Year 10: G3 and G4

Year 9&10 can go to the Tuckshop to buy some food. Year 7&8 parents can order your lunch

online at www.wrapitup.co.nz and this will be delivered to your classroom.

If you need a bus pass, train pass, Snapper top-up or stationery, you can get them from the

College Shop.

On Tuesdays there are often inter-House competitions going on, and if you are not personally

involved it is hoped you will go along and support your House. Thursday is also a time when

your Dean/Tutor may wish to see you and the others in your House or you may be involved in

cultural groups or clubs.

You can play on the fields, courts, in the inner or outer quads but you can’t leave the grounds

unless you are in Year 13. Ball games should not be played in the inner quad. When playing on

the fields you must not wear your College blazer, tie or jersey.

The Information Centre (which contains both the Library and Computer Room) is always open

at lunch time, as is the Careers Centre.

The gymnasium is open from 1.00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays but you must wear either

sports shoes (not black soles) or play in bare feet.

What do I do if I want to leave school during the day?If you have an appointment card or a letter from your parents requesting permission, then you

must have it signed by your Dean. As you leave you must sign out in the main Reception (see

Ground Floor map). You must also sign in again when you return to school.

If you are sick you will see the Nurse and she will contact Reception.


Do I have to carry all my books around all day?No you don’t, and you shouldn’t! You are given a locker (which you should padlock – give the

spare key to the House Dean in case you lose yours). Then before school put in your bag just

enough books for periods 1 and 2 and leave the rest in your locker. Then at interval you can get

the books for period 3,4 and at lunchtime you can get the books for periods 5,6. You shouldn’t

go to the lockers between periods 1,2 nor between periods 3,4 nor between periods 5, 6. Year 7

& 8 also have desks in their House Room to keep books.

What about transport?In the morning buses run from the Railway Station, Karori, Churton Park and Crofton Downs

to the College (your parents have already been given details). There are also shuttle buses from

the Hutt Valley and Island Bay.

A ferry operates between Days Bay and Seatoun. Students catching this ferry can also use a

shuttle bus which runs between Seatoun and Scots in the morning. All shuttles operate on a

termly basis.

In the afternoon buses for the Railway Station and Karori leave at 3.40pm (which allows you

10 minutes after school finishes). These buses leave from the car park outside the Chapel/

Assembly Hall. For all these buses you use a snapper card.

You are of course expected to be well-behaved on the buses – no leaving your seats or loud

calling out, and you must wear your uniform neatly. In particular you should show courtesy

when getting on the buses, especially when there are younger boys on the same bus.

You are able to top up your Snapper Card at the Uniform Shop, up to $30.00. If you are over 16

years old your parents will need to contact the Snapper Card Head Office to have your student

fare updated each year you are at school.

Will there be any socials or dances?Yes, in Terms 2 and 3 Scots College will host a dance for various Year groups, for Year 8 and

above, organised mainly by the Year 13 Social Committee. Also you can get tickets for dances

at other schools (such as Chilton St James or Queen Margaret College). Miss McGee, the

Student Activities Co-ordinator, deals with these so keep your eye on the notice boards.


What happens when things don’t go to plan?For a start, don’t panic. There are always people around the school to help you. In general

things don’t go wrong but just suppose the following happen:

Issue Solution

I have an issue with a class/subject Go and see your House Tutor or Dean. They will discuss things with you and help you sort things out

I feel sick at school Go and see the Nurse in the Health Centre (see main map). Make sure you seek permission from your teacher before going to the Health Centre

I have an issue with my locker or property /gear

Go and see your Dean first and they may direct you to Mr Struthers or Mr Laverock

I arrive at school late in the morning Before you go to class, report to Reception to sign in

I feel too ill to go to school Tell your parent/guardian and they will phone the College (380 7588) to say you won’t be coming in

I lost my timetable Log on to Scot-E and your timetable will appear on the front page

I forget to bring my lunch Go to the tuck shop (and if you have no money, your Dean may be able to help you)

I need to ring home You can use your cellphone between classes or see Reception who might be able to help

I have a personal but very private problem Go and see your Dean or the Chaplain

For more about our Standards and Expectations, see the Behavioural Standards and

Expectations Handbook found on the College website.

What happens if I lose (or misplace) an item of uniform?Your uniform is, of course, all named so you can get it back quickly from the lost property. See

Mrs Bolton in Reception, she looks after lost property.


What do the Prefects do, how will I recognise them?These are very responsible senior students. They lead the College and also help whenever

there are any major activities when your parents come into the school.

They help organise the school dances, show prospective parents and students around the

College, help with buses at the end of the day, stand in the Chapel/Assembly Hall to make

sure people don’t misbehave. They wear kilts on special occasions like Chapel and so you can

recognise them there, and also they have a special badge on the right lapel of their jackets.

The Prefects for 2017 are as follows:Head Prefect Jack Mexted

Head of Senior School Andrew Tang

Heads of HousesAitken Leander Schubert Plimmer Manraj Rahi

Fergusson Keegan Smith Smith Noah Jaeger-Letts

Glasgow Matthew Bertschinger Uttley Jack Gibson Scarlett

MacKenzie Lachlan Parlane Gibb House Sam Philip

Mawson Oliver Malthus

Other College Prefects are:Jack Gray Angus Liddell

Milo Benn Moala Katoa

Benji Hartfield Nicolas Dalton

Oliver Novak Lewis Clareburt

Joseph Plunket Pranay Mistry

Tom Simpson Sam Walsh


What do the Middle School Leaders do?The Middle School leaders are Year 10 students who have been appointed to specific positions

of responsibility within the Middle School. They are here to help you and to support the College

Prefects in their roles.

The Middle School Leaders for 2017 are as follows:Head Owen Barnett Deputy Freddie Dossor

Sports Aidan Knowles Cultural Jack Archibald

Assembly/Chapel Conrad Pender Academic Junyeop Lee

Service/Environmental Luca Vertongen ICT Leader Justin Chua

Prep School Leader Elliott Phillips

The Middle School House RepresentativesAitken Lucas Raimbault Mawson Robert Jones

Fergusson Nicholas Spencer Plimmer Matthew Robles

Glasgow Jonty Bird Smith Marco Davis

MacKenzie Jack Carter Uttley Boston Bright

Gibb House Braden Fowell

Who is in charge of the Boarding House (Gibb House)?Mr Henley-Smith is the Director of Boarding. Mr Bradshaw is the Assistant Director of Boarding,

Mr Struthers and Mr Capstick are the Assistant Housemasters.

How do I receive feedback on my progress?Teachers update their reports throughout the year. Your reports are available online. You will

receive feedback and feed forward directly from your teachers throughout the year.

At various points in the year, your parents are invited to discuss your progress. Of course, they

can contact your teachers or Dean at any time.


A Aitken House APCC Assistant Principal, Co-curricular AR Art Room CAH Chapel Assembly Hall CC Careers Centre CPAC Creative and Performing Arts Centre CR Computer Room DoABD Director of Administration & Business DevelopmentDoEHA Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award DPC Deputy Principal, Curriculum DPOPSS Deputy Principal, Operations and Pastoral Senior School DPOPMS Deputy Principal, Operations and Pastoral Middle School DR Drama Room ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages F Fergusson House G Glasgow House GR Graphics Room GSR Gym Seminar Room HD House Dean HoD Head of Department HM Headmaster HoH Head of House (student) HSC Hodge Sports Centre IB International Baccalaureate i/c In charge (of a subject)IC Information CentreLAC Learning area coordinatorLSLT Lesley Shelly Lecture TheatreM MacKenzie HouseMn Mawson HouseMR Music RoomMS Middle SchoolMYP Middle Years ProgrammeNCEA National Certificate of Educational AchievementNZQA New Zealand Qualifications AuthorityP Plimmer HousePMS Principal, Middle SchoolPPS Principal, Prep SchoolPS Prep SchoolPYP Primary Years ProgrammeS Smith HouseSC Sports Co-ordinatorSS Senior SchoolSSR (1) Sustained Silent ReadingSSR (2) Senior Seminar RoomU Uttley House

Abbreviations & Acronyms at Scots College

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