School Policies

Our school policies are reviewed and updated regularly.

To request a copy of any policy, please contact the Board Secretary and EA to the Principal, Bruce Tong by emailing Gail Clews at: gclews@wentworth.school.nz. Printed copies are also available for viewing at the school office.

Administration

Administration

• Academic Excellence
• Assessment & Reporting
• Assessments for Students with Special Needs
• Copyright
• Counselling & Career Guidance
• Curriculum Delivery
• Curriculum Review
• Homework
• Parent Interviews
• Patriotism and Taha Māori

School Life and Rules

Wentworth College school life and rules are printed at the front of the Wentworth College homework diary. A full copy is available from the school's office.

Wentworth Primary school life and rules are printed in the Guide for New Parents Handbook that new families receive on enrolment of their child.

Transport

Wentworth College offers a dedicated contracted bus service with convenient pick-up points at Silverdale, Orewa, and various locations along the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.

In addition, the College operates seven of its own buses, providing transport for students from a wide range of areas, including Matakana to the north, Kaukapakapa to the west, and Albany Village, East Coast Bays, Dairy Flat, and Milldale.

This extensive network ensures students from across the region have reliable and accessible transport to and from school each day.

The School Day

The Primary School day runs from 9am to 3.10pm, with sports and cultural activities held either during breaks, or before / after school and on Saturdays.

The College teaching day runs from 8.40am to 3.20pm, with sports and cultural activities held either during breaks or before/after school and on Saturdays.

Sport

At Wentworth College we offer students the opportunity to participate in as many different sports as possible

Summer Sports (Terms 1 & 4)

Athletic

Badminton

Basketball

Cricket

Golf (Premier League and 'Learn to Play')

Rowing

Sailing (Academy and ‘Learn to Sail’)

Summer Soccer  

Swimming 

Tennis  

Touch Rugby 

Volleyball 

Winter Sports (Terms 2 & 3) 

Badminton 

Basketball

Cross country  

Hockey  

Netball  

Rugby*  

Water Polo 

*composite team with other schools 

Pastoral Care and Guidance

Wentworth operates a family ‘House’ pastoral care structure, with each student placed in a House from the time of their enrolment. Within each House, students are assigned a Tutor Group which meets once a day with the Tutor’s role being to keep an oversight on each student’s attendance and progress, and to counsel them if needed. Deans also operate as part of the caring and guidance system, being there to help the students and guide them when necessary. As students move into the senior school, careers guidance is also available through the Deputy Principal.

The College is committed to the pastoral care of students. This commitment enables every student to make a confident transition from school to work or tertiary study.

Standards of Behaviour

While at school students are expected to behave with courtesy and consideration, thus contributing to an environment of mutual respect and support.

Behaviour Outside School

When travelling to and from school, the school uniform must be worn correctly and a high standard of conduct exhibited at all times. Students should be aware that when in uniform, their conduct reflects upon both themselves and the reputation of the College.

Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs

Students must not be involved with cigarettes, alcohol or drugs at school, or to and from school, or on any occasion when they are wearing school uniform, or at any function held under the control of the College. The school will view such involvement (in possession, use or association with the activity) as a serious offence. The Police Youth Aid will be given the details of any Wentworth student who becomes involved in criminal activity while at school or while taking part in any event associated with the school.

General

Students are under the school’s authority from the time they leave home until they return home, or at any function held under the control of the College.

Electronic games, CD players, I’pods, matches, lighters, or any dangerous implements must not be brought to school.

All clothing, books and sports gear must be clearly named. No responsibility will be taken for lost property, but considerable effort will be made to find it if clothing and equipment are named.

Students are not to chew gum.

No school-age or personal friends of students may be on school grounds during school time.

Bicycles may not be ridden in the school grounds and there must be no doubling.

Damage, such as broken windows, must be reported to the school office. Students must be prepared to pay for damage caused.

If parents wish to locate their children during the day or after school, they are requested to enquire at the school office. If parents wish to discuss a problem with teachers, they are requested to make an appointment.

Internet and Computer use

All students at Wentworth College are issued with their own individual login name and password, giving them access to the school’s internal network, email and internet. Prior to being given their login details, both the student and a parent/caregiver must sign an Computer Agreement, indicating their acceptance of, and agreement with, the conditions of use stipulated in the Agreement. Disciplinary action will be taken against any student found to be breaching the terms of the Agreement.

Download the  Internet /Computer and Computer Peripherals Agreement.

How to log in to your emails

Homework

Students receive regular homework, set to allow them to practise and consolidate skills previously taught at school and to develop personal study skills. Homework is expected to be completed or a note should be produced. Because students work at different speeds, it is difficult to lay down guidelines for hours of homework, but students in Years 7 and 8 will normally have about 45 minutes of homework each night, whilst students in Years 9 to 11 will normally need to do one to two hours homework.

Homework includes:

• reading and background research
• preparation of new work
• learning vocabulary
• revision and practice exercises
• revising for tests/examinations
• preparation of projects or assignments

Parents can assist by:

• taking an interest in homework
• checking a student’s homework
• helping students plan their time
• providing a quiet place or room

Textbooks and Stationery

It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that school textbooks are cared for and returned after use in the best possible condition. Damage resulting from a lack of care will be charged. Stationery lists are posted on the school website showing the requirements for each subject, with each list broken into 2 sections. It is the student’s responsibility to purchase items in the first section, whilst items in the second section will be supplied by the school and invoiced to parents.

School Lunches

Most students bring a packed lunch from home, but we also have a same day food delivery service through www.ezlunch.co.nz  If you place a food order by 9am, it will be delivered at lunchtime.  On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, you can place an order for sushi, and Thursday and Friday is a range of items from Go-Deli catering.  You can see the full menu here  Term 1 Menu.