1. WESTLAKE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Welcome to Westlake
2017

2. Welcome and Introduction
Mr David Ferguson Headmaster

3. Senior Leadership Team
Mr Alex Reed, Associate Headmaster
Mr Joe Cachopa, Deputy Headmaster
Mr Mark Jackson, Deputy Headmaster
Mr Shane Young, Deputy Headmaster
Mr Steve McCracken, Deputy Headmaster
Mr Tom Gordon, Deputy Headmaster

4. Other People Who Can Help
DEANS - YEARS 11-13
HOOD 
PUPUKE 
MURCHISON 
SMALE 
STANLEY 
URUROTO 
Nick Dale
Jeff Hall
Sophie Yoon
Brad Coetzee
Tracy Houzet
Sarah Belcher
DEANS – YEARS 9 & 10
HOOD 
MURCHISON 
PUPUKE
SMALE 
STANLEY 
URUROTO 
Helen Jorgensen
Shawna Meredith
Michael Tillett
International Students
Tina Kwok / Rob Mildenhall
Te Pouarahi Māori
Johnny Waititi
Transition Dean
Jihan El Labany
Guidance
Johan Kirstein / Margie Cachopa
Learner Support
Careers Practitioner
Theuns Strydom
Janice Renton-Rooney

5. Standards Uniform and Grooming Respect and Manners
Attendance and Punctuality

6. Involvement Homework groups Peer Tutoring Academic Mentoring
Office 365

7. Parent Portal

8. Parent Portal

9. curriculum year 9 and beyond

10. Vision, Values and Principles of the Curriculum
Westlake priorities:
We will improve all students’ wellbeing by helping them to be successful, and by making sure that all students’ progress as well as their achievement is celebrated.
A broad and balanced curriculum all the way to Year 13
Key competencies and subject content
A local focus and a global dimension
Creativity and discipline
Pathways to university and pathways to the workplace
Access and Inclusion

11. Vision, Values and Principles of the Curriculum
Westlake priorities:
We will improve all students’ wellbeing by helping them to be successful, and by making sure that all students’ progress as well as their achievement is celebrated.
Continue to improve examination results for all students,
Focus on students’ progress
Ensure teaching and learning is varied and enquiry-led
Extend our use of technology in the classroom
Have a genuinely bicultural ethos and physical environment
Prioritise the cultural competencies of ako, whanaungatanga, tangata whenuatanga, manaakitanga and wānanga, which emphasise partnership, community and belonging
Support an increasingly multilingual school environment
Extend all of our students to achieve beyond their expectations

12. Vision, Values and Principles of the Curriculum
NZ Curriculum: Vision
confident,
connected,
actively involved,
lifelong learners.
Our young people need to have confidence in their own abilities, to be connected to other communities, to be committed to being part of the life of our country, and to want to continue to learn.

13. Vision, Values and Principles of the Curriculum
NZ Curriculum: Values
Excellence
Innovation, enquiry and curiosity
Diversity
Equity
Community and participation
Ecological sustainability
Integrity
Our young people need to be curious people who always want to do the very best they can. They should understand others from all communities, treat everyone else well, treat our world well, and always act in an honest manner.

14. Vision, Values and Principles of the Curriculum
NZ Curriculum: Principles
High expectations
Treaty of Waitangi
Cultural diversity
Inclusion
Learning to learn
Community engagement
Coherence
Future focus
Our young people should expect the best of themselves and others, should believe that everyone deserves a good life, should know how to continue to learn, be committed to the future and to understand the past, especially the uniquely bicultural nature of New Zealand.

15. Vision, Values and Principles of the Curriculum
Key Competencies:
Thinking
Using Language, symbols and texts
Managing self
Relating to others
Participating and contributing
Our young people need to be helped to develop their ability to think in many different ways, and to think for themselves, to be able to use many languages effectively, to manage themselves well, to work and play well with other people, and to take full part in their communities.

16. Vision, Values and Principles of the Curriculum
What can this mean in the classroom?
Rote Learning
Teacher-directed
Portfolio-based
Inquiry-based
Collaborative
Task-based

17. Placement Test (October 2016)
Students are placed in one of three bands. We use e-asTTle as our entrance test, and moderate by using students’ earlier e-asTTle results and other information from feeder schools. We test in reading, writing and numeracy. Students are moved bands after the Mid-Year Examinations if their results show they are in the wrong band. It doesn’t affect many students.

18. The Junior Curriculum In Year 9 In Year 9 [rotation subjects]:
Materials Technology
Information Technology
Digital and Visual Communication
Electronics
Music
Art
Drama
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education
Hauora

19. The Junior Curriculum The Junior Curriculum Also in Year 9:
At least one language, from:
French
German
Japanese
Chinese
Maori
Gifted and Talented Students:
Academic Extension Classes
A second language
Music Institute
Academy of Sports

20. The Junior Curriculum The Junior Curriculum
In Year 10 compulsory subjects
English
Mathematics
Science
Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Korean or Te Reo Māori
Social Studies
Media and Society
Finance and Society
Physical Education
Hauora
Option subjects in Year 10:
Two from:
Art
Music
Drama
Technology: Materials
Design and Visual Communication
Food
Computing
A second language
Music Institute
Academy of Sports

21. The Senior Curriculum The Junior Curriculum
In Year 11, students take NCEA Level One: six subjects In Year 12, students take NCEA Level Two: six subjects In Year 13, students take NCEA Level Three: six subjects Around 80% of our students achieve University Entrance at the end of Year 13.

22. The Senior Curriculum The Junior Curriculum
The full range of subjects studied in Years 9 and 10 are offered, as well as additional courses in the areas of:
Commerce
Technology
Outdoor Education
Media
Languages
Social Sciences

23. The Senior Curriculum The Junior Curriculum
Extension at Westlake From Year 9, we run ‘Extension’ classes in a number of subjects These continue in Year 10 In Year 11, extension students take some Level 2 standards. In Year 12, they take some Level 3 standards. In Year 13, they take Level 3 standards and Scholarship. In all subjects, even if they do not have dedicated extension classes, students who show the ability are extended and accelerated.

24. Supporting Success in the Curriculum
The Junior Curriculum
Learner Support at Westlake
From Year 9, we have learner support for all students who require it. These continue throughout a student’s time at our school.
Literacy Support
Numeracy Support
Support for Specific Learning Difficulties
Teacher Aides
Classes targeted at those who need support

25. Year 9 and 10 Examinations 1. Mid Year Examinations ( 15th-19th May).
All examinations are 1 ½ hours.
2. End of Year Examinations ( 20th-24th November).
All examinations are 2 hours.
3. Class placement in Year 10 and 11 is based on 1/3 Mid- Year Examinations and 2/3 End-of-Year Examination

26. Reporting at Westlake
Reports offer information on attainment and progress in all subjects taken by your son:
Term 1: Progress Report
Term 2: Mid-Year Report
Term 4: End-of-Year Report

27. iLearn and BYOD iLearn is the school’s Moodle site
Courses pages for information and work.
BYOD – it is strongly encouraged but not compulsory in 2017
It will be compulsory for all Year 9 and 10 students in 2018
Preferred device should have a full operating system

28. Music at Westlake Boys Getting involved in a Westlake music group.
Getting Instrument/Singing lessons at Westlake Boys.
Events throughout the year.

29. Getting involved in a Westlake Music Group
Symphonic Band, Stage Band, Taharoto Orchestra, Rock Bands, String Orchestra, Momentum Choir.
Signing up
Attendance at rehearsals
Performance uniform

30. Getting Instrument/Singing lessons at Westlake Boys’
Guitar, Drums, Bass, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, French Horn, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Rock Band & Singing.
Once a week for half and hour (during school time)
Cost $100 per year (Fees due by March 21st)
Priority given to students taking music as a subject

31. Events Throughout the Year
Equinox Concert (March 22nd )
Proms Concert (April 12th)
The Big Sing (June 13th – 15th)
Songwriting Contest (June 16th)
Gala Concert (August 10th)
KBB Festival (August 14th -19th)
Big Sing Finale (AK) (August 23rd–26th)

32. Drama at Westlake Boys’ High School
“Sweeney Todd”, July 25th-29th
Auditions next Tuesday Feb 14 (M4), pm
Rehearse: Tues/Thurs/Sundays
Theatresports
Every Tuesday lunch in M4
All welcome
Auckland-wide Competition

33. Westlake Sport
Better People
Better Experiences
Better Athletes

36. Involvement - Sport Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket
Cross Country & Road Running
Cycling
Dragon Boating
Football
Frisbee
Golf
Hockey
Judo
Mountain Biking
Multi Sport
Orienteering
Petanque
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Rugby
Rugby League
Skiing
Snowboarding
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Touch Rugby
Triathlon
Volleyball
Waka Ama
Waterpolo
Wrestling
Yachting

37. Summer Sports
Each sport has a TIC to oversee the registration, entries and smooth running. All information is shared in Daily Notices.
Athletics: Mr Strydom
Cricket: Mr Kirstein
Orienteering: Ms. Shoobert
Rowing: Mr Stanley
Sailing: c/o Mr McBride
Swimming: Mrs Houzet
Tennis: Ms. McPheat
Waterpolo: Mrs Peak
Other options:
Ultimate, Chess, Debating, Golf, Multi sport

38. Winter Sports Start in Term 2.
The school notices will inform you of when to sign up and register. This happens last two weeks of term one.
Basketball: Mr Jorgensen
Badminton: Mrs Thorpe
Cycling: Mr Clarke
Football: Mr Dale
Hockey: Mr McCracken
Rugby: Mr McGahan
Squash: Mr Schultz
Table tennis: Mr Gardiner

39. Key Reminders
We want every student in our school playing and enjoying sport
Involvement in a sport is a key way to make new friends, learn some important life skills and to feel a sense of belonging to our school community
Our culture and values are of utmost importance, we want to develop better citizens through sport, not just medal winners
Academic commitments are the highest priority at our school, getting it right in the classroom means students can access our full sports programme
We aim to cater to every level from beginners to elite participants
Daily Notices need to be checked everyday
Aim to be the best you can be, in everything you do

40. Involvement – Culture/Service
Debating
Drama
Duke of Edinburgh
Environmental Club; SEED
40 Hour Famine
Chess
Kapa Haka Group
Pasifika Group
Robotics Club
Theatre Sports
Future Problem Solving
Amnesty International
ICT Student Team
Young Enterprise
Backspace
Imprints
SADD
Youth for Christ
Fitness Centre
Mentoring
Ignite
Taro Patch
Travel wise

41. How do I get involved?

42. Careers Department
Located in Heron House by the pedestrian crossing at Gate 2
WE OFFER…
Individual career counselling. 
The DreamCatcher Career programme for year 10
Career planning and goal setting. ( This is invaluable when choosing your subjects)
STAR courses – 1 – 4 day courses to enable students to explore many different career options
University and career related presentations.
Career Expo for years 11,12 and 13 in June
Excellent resources and information on Westlake start up page ‘ Careers’
Remember to ‘Like’ our Westlake Boys High School Careers Face book page and ‘get notifications’
This page will have all events inside and outside of school, presentations, offers of apprenticeships, jobs and much more.

43. Westlake Community Relations Office
Purpose: To foster partnerships of substance that serve to make Westlake a better school for our young men and staff
Westlake Boys Community:
Current school families
Westlakers
Old Boys
Former staff
Former school families
Westlake Boys Foundation
School sponsors and supporters

44. Westlake Community Well known Westlakers Sir John Hood
Thomas Abercrombie
Dean Barker
Thomas Abercrombie
Dean Barker
AJ Hackett
AJ Hackett
Nick Evans
Nick Evans

45. “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”
Westlake Community
“We make a living by what we get.
We make a life by what we give.” 
― Winston Churchill
Westlake Needs Your Support!
You CAN make a difference:
Donations towards hardship funds
Donations towards legacy projects e.g. Archway
Trade services
Coaching
Mentoring
PTA Committee
Whanau/Pasifika Committee
Westlakers Golf Day
Please complete the “Westlake Needs
Your Support” form

46. Westlake Community events
Family and community events
Westlake Archway ceremonies – Thursday 2 February
Westlake High School Founders (1957 – 1961) 60th Reunion – Friday 10 March
Lantern Festival Morning Tea – Friday 3 March
Mother Son Breakfast – Thursday 11 May
Father Son Breakfast – TBC
Grandparents’ Day – Friday 4 August
Westlakers events
Westlakers Golf Day – Thursday 16 March
Recent Leavers’ Reunion – Friday 30 June
Westlakers London Reunion – July (TBC)
Westlakers Annual Reunion – Friday 11 August

47. Year 9 Parent/Teacher Parents’ Evening
Thursday 6th April 2017
5.30 – 8.30 p.m.
in the Auditorium.
All other Year groups are in Term 2.

48. WESTLAKE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Further questions, coffee, tea and biscuits in the Staffroom. For further information, please visit our school website: