The mission of Wentworth College is to create a co-educational school where every student is educated to achieve his or her full potential; to create opportunities, expand horizons, reward effort and encourage excellence in an efficient, disciplined, caring and supportive environment.
Wentworth College undertakes to foster equity, respect, self-worth, interpersonal skills and a worthwhile values system, so enabling each student to make a lifelong positive contribution to society.
Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) is the world’s largest provider of international qualifications for secondary school students. Every year millions of students are entered for CAIE examinations in over 150 different countries. The curriculum is international and does not simply demand recalled knowledge but emphasises the acquisition of critical thinking and problem solving skills. Wentworth College has been acknowledged as a leading global educator and awarded the status of Cambridge Centre of Excellence, which places us in the top 1% of 10,000 Cambridge schools worldwide. See ‘Curriculum‘ section for specific year levels.
Small Class Sizes.
The number of students in a class does impact on the amount of individual attention a student can receive. At Wentworth College our junior classes are around 22 students and in the senior school they seldom exceed 15 students with usually less than 10 students in A2 classes. This helps ensure effective teaching can take place.
Academic Excellence: Over 90% of Year 13 students gain University Entrance.
Under the Cambridge Assessment International Education system, students can gain sufficient points for entry to university from the end of Year 12. However, most students choose to complete Year 13 in order to score even higher points, thereby ensuring their eligibility to specialist university courses.
Traditional ‘House’ structure with positive, competitive inter-House competitions.
Safe, structured competition is healthy for young people and all students in Wentworth College are assigned to one of three Houses: McDonald, Findlay and Fleming. These are the names of the founders of the College. Students, and their families, become very excited cheering for their House when it comes to Inter-House sporting challenges such as Swimming and Athletics days.
Strong pastoral care support with individual mentoring.
Students say Wentworth is like a family. Being a small school we all know each other and can keep an eye out for one another, offering support and encouragement, being a friend or maybe even an older brother or sister reminding someone younger of how they ought to behave. Each student is assigned a Tutor who may or may not be one of their teachers. The Tutor Group meets once a day and the Tutor’s role is 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 and guide the students when necessary.
Wide range of sporting activities with 65% to 70% of students representing the school in sports. (including sailing, rowing and air pistol shooting).
Being set on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast, Wentworth students enjoy their sports and 23 different codes are offered in the College. Being located at Gulf Harbour and near the Weiti River, sailing and rowing are very popular. Our large gymnasium enables basketball and pistol shooting, whilst the astro-turf sports field ensures netball and hockey thrive. Most students in the College choose to play at least one sport.
Specialist, experienced teachers.
Student learning is our key focus at Wentworth College. Students at Wentworth have specialist teachers, qualified and trained in their individual curriculum areas so that students can learn from skilled practitioners. This includes the Years 7 and 8 students who learn Science with a Science teacher in a laboratory, Music with a specialist Music teacher, etc. Our teachers are passionate about their subjects and teach with enthusiasm. Feedback from the students and our examination results show us we have a skilled teaching staff.
Extensive range of student clubs and groups.
Each year the range of clubs and groups can change according to the interests of the students. Some of those on offer are Chess, Photography, Debating and Thinkers. We also have a number of musical groupsand music lessons on offer, an annual drama production, Stage Challenge, and a film festival showcasing films made by the students. There are Science and Spanish clubs as well as peer tutoring at lunchtimes in English, Mathematics and Science.
Wentworth Bus Service running from Matakana, Kaukapakapa, Coatesville and North Shore.
The Wentworth Bus Service ensures we are accessible for students from a wide geographic area.
Bayes Coachlines are contracted to provide a service for students from Orewa and the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. The school also runs its own buses from Matakana and Kaukapakapa, with a mini-van run to the North Shore if needed.
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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
| Animals in School |
| Behaviour Management |
| Complaints |
| Board Conflicts of Interest |
| Personal Mobile Phones & Electronic Devices |
| Privacy |
| School Reviews |
| Use of ICT by Staff and Students |
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.
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Internet /Computer and Computer Peripherals Agreement.
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.