WITH MARY IN FAITH TATOU KO MERE E WHAKAPONO ANA Marian College Prospectus
Welcome Kia ora, talofa lava, welcome to Marian College. Marian College is a Catholic state integrated school for girls that combines high academic standards and a progressive approach to education with a genuine commitment to the Gospel and to the values inherent in the traditions of two important religious orders, the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. The school crest is a simple M with a coronet, the symbol for Mary. At Marian, we are fortunate in being able to remain small with the friendly and warm atmosphere which comes from teachers and students knowing each other well. Every girl at Marian is nurtured and her skills and talents developed. She is helped to see that her growth towards maturity, her independence and interdependence includes rejoicing in success, the satisfaction which comes from trying, and knowing how to consider the needs of others. While our school culture is based on traditional values and expectations, there is a 21st Century approach to teaching and learning. State of the art facilities enable e-learning opportunities to be incorporated into the curriculum. Contemporary teaching practice uses the wider community as well as online learning to make real world experiences the focus. We hope you can join us and be part of the Marian community. From the first day of school, everyone has made me feel so welcome at Marian. Emma Pearce 2 MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
Our Aspirations Our Vision: Marian College will be a centre of excellence for girls Catholic education. Our Mission To educate young women and to foster their rounded development, enabling them to fulfil their potential and contribute to the common good of the wider society. Our Values Marian College promotes the gospel of Jesus Christ. The courage, perseverance and commitment attributed to Mary the Mother of God are modelled by both St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, foundress of the Sisters of St Joseph and the Venerable Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. The charisms of these two religious orders permeate the spiritual life of the college. Staff and students also foster the New Zealand curriculum values, in particular, respect for self, others, the environment, and community and participation for the common good (p 10, New Zealand Curriculum). Our Motto With Mary in Faith (Tātou ko Mere e whakapono ana) is the school motto, reflecting the example that Mary, the Mother of God, provides to all of us. Enrolment Criteria Marian College is a Roman Catholic school with a maximum roll of 430 set by the Integration Agreement. Preference is given to Catholic girls, but up to five per cent of the roll may be students of other denominations and religions. While the religious life and teaching of the college are Catholic and all must participate, sensitivity is shown to a broad religious spectrum. MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 3
Special Character Education in the Catholic tradition based on the Gospel and inspired by our charisms of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and Catherine McAuley. The special Catholic character of Marian College encompasses religious education as an academic subject and a unique campus ministry programme to explore, deepen, and nourish the faith of students in a variety of pathways. Ministry by youth, for youth Our students are encouraged to participate in a variety of aspects of liturgical life and ministry, as whole school Masses, liturgies, retreats, and more. Campus ministry welcomes and develops the leadership capacities of our students who are called to minister to their peers. There are several options for students to serve through campus ministry, as extraordinary ministers, lectors, altar servers, musicians, retreat helpers or as active members of the special character committee and Young Vinnies group. The Marian College campus ministry hopes to instil in students the Gospel s call of service to our neighbours: those next door as well as those from across the world. We invite students to explore service and social justice opportunities in our city, nationally and abroad. Marian College sacramental programmes are the means by which students are supported to complete their journey into full membership of the Catholic church. While our campus ministry programmes reflect the traditions of the Roman Catholic church and our Josephite and Mercy charisms, there are various faith traditions within our community, and the religious and cultural identities of all students are respected and affirmed. Our Catholic special character is the backbone of our college, it s who we are and how we come together. Hannah Kofoed 4 MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
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Academic Our academic goal is to help students achieve to their best potential. We consistently perform significantly above the national level for all schools in New Zealand. During the past two years, our Level 1 NCEA results range from 95-96% pass, Level 2 85-92%, and Level 3 81-84%. Marian has a wide ranging academic curriculum that includes the government initiative of vocational pathways and is delivered by dedicated, talented and caring staff. All year 9 students study the same broad range of subjects. In subsequent years, students are encouraged to choose subjects based on their strengths, interests and future career choice. State of the art information technology and distance learning opportunities are provided. New, fully equipped science labs and a food technology room, a large gymnasium and newly refurbished classrooms provide attractive learning environments. Learning support is provided for students identified as needing extra assistance. The careers department works in conjunction with a number of secondary/ tertiary pathways initiatives to ensure students undertake the best programme for their academic journey. These include trade academies and courses where students may be at Marian College for three days and a course for two days or the Gateway programme, where students undertake a work placement for one day a week and gain industry credits. As students we have such a strong connection with the teachers - they want us all to succeed. Molly Ford 6 MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
Courses KEY *Compulsory subject #Module We have an expectation that students will remain at school until the end of year 13. Senior students are encouraged to take subjects according to their abilities and some take subjects across various year levels. The emphasis is on individual learning programmes according to individual needs. Courses are also available through distance learning if they cannot be offered at the college. LEARNING AREA YEAR 9 YEAR 10 NCEA LEVEL 1 NCEA LEVEL 2 NCEA LEVEL 3 Religious Education Religious Education* Religious Education* Religious Education* Religious Education* Religious Education* Careers Careers*# Employment Skills Gateway Gateway Commerce Digital Technologies*# Digital Technologies Economics Accounting Digital Technologies Economics Accounting Digital Technologies Economics Financial Literacy* Accounting Business Enterprise Digital Technologies Economics English English* English English English English Health and Physical Education Physical Education* Health*# Physical Education* Health* Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Languages Japanese*# Te Reo Māori*# Japanese Te Reo Māori Japanese (distance learning) Te Reo Māori Japanese (distance learning) Te Reo Māori Japanese (distance learning) Te Reo Māori Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics* Mathematics* Mathematics* Mathematics Mathematics with Calculus Statistics and Modelling Sciences Science* Science* Science* Biology Chemistry Physics Biology Chemistry Physics Social Sciences Social Studies* Social Studies* Geography History Classical Studies Geography History Tourism Classical Studies Geography History Tourism Technology Food and Nutrition*# Technology Soft Materials*# Food and Nutrition Technology Soft Materials Food and Nutrition Technology Soft Materials Food and Nutrition Technology Soft Materials Food and Hospitality Technology Soft Materials The Arts Drama*# Music*# Visual Art*# Drama Music Visual Art Drama Music Visual Art Drama Music Visual Art Art History Drama Music Visual Art Design Visual Art Painting MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 7
E-Learning At Marian College our dedication is to partner high quality teaching practices with well resourced e-learning opportunities in all areas of the curriculum. Wi-Fi is available throughout our school. Students at all levels are encouraged to bring their own devices to connect to the school platform and approximately 90% of students in years 11-13 choose to use this facility for course work and assignments. We are a BYOD friendly college. New students are welcome to bring devices used previously at year 8 level. Marian College is a Google school. Teachers and students use Google classroom and sites for assessment and for sharing information. Google Applications for Education are used in classrooms as learning tools. Digital technologies is undertaken by all students in year 9, and offered as an optional subject for students in years 10 to 13. At year 9 our digital citizenship programme is designed to make students aware of their rights and responsibilities in the digital age. Students have access to four dedicated computer suites, tablets and two full class sets of computers on wheels for their learning. Departments also provide a range of tablets, ipads and imacs for student use. A state of the art distance learning room, that enables students to undertake study in a diverse range of NCEA level subjects via video conferencing, is well used at the school, and supported by the e-dean. Marian s fundamental commitment to e-learning results in students who are both innovative and responsive in the digital age and who use e-learning as an integral part of their studies. We believe strongly in the importance of continually enhancing our use of e-learning strategies and resources to ensure our students are constantly operating at the leading edge of educational technology. To facilitate this outcome, teaching staff have committed to ongoing professional development in e-learning. There s always lots of computers available. We use them in all our different subjects. Grace Hintz 8 MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
Maori Success As Maori At Marian we are committed to genuine, productive, strong and reciprocal relationships between staff and our Maori students, their whanau and iwi being vital foundations for effective teaching and learning. We believe that if students feel safe, valued, confident and connected in Te Ao Māori, this in turn allows them to be conducive to learning in all other areas. Our dedication is to affirm and deepen our understanding of Māori identity, language and culture at Marian. Underpinning this commitment is a recognition that each student brings with them a treasure of culture, experiences and understanding that enriches the classroom as a place of learning and interaction. We encourage opportunities for whānau and iwi members to work in partnership with the school to promote educational success for Māori as Māori students within a culturally responsive curriculum. Our whanau committee provides significant support to enrich the bicultural life of Marian. At Marian the Maori heritage of students is valued and is an important part of school life. Rawinia Tahi MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 9
Sport Marian has an enviable reputation of punching above its weight. We perform extraordinarily well at provincial and national level across a diverse range of sports. All students are encouraged to participate in sport, and over 75% of students choose to play sport for the school. Past national futsal and football champions, we also perform to a high level in netball and dragon boating and we have a number of students who represent New Zealand in international sporting competitions. Leadership and service opportunities abound through coaching, umpiring and sports organisations. Many of our girls who have recently left Marian return to help with sport. Summer and Winter sports include: Aerobics Football Softball Archery Futsal Swimming Athletics Gymnastics Table Tennis Badminton Hockey Tennis Basketball Indoor Netball Touch Cricket Netball Trampolining Cross Country Rock Climbing Triathlon Dragon Boating Rowing Volleyball Equestrian Rugby Water Polo There are so many opportunities to get involved and be part of a team, no matter how sporty you are. Katie Baxter 10 MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
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Education outside the Classroom Year 10 camp at Boyle Lodge (Lewis Pass) is a highlight of the school calendar where year 12 physical education students train to be leaders of the year 10s. Other activities throughout the year include junior ski days, year 9 activity days with options such as climbing, surfing and skating being available. Many curriculum subjects offer field work. For example, the year 13 history/ geography trip to Queenstown is a chance to study further afield, whilst the year 13 physical education class complete a triathlon in Hanmer Springs. Careers and other subject trips make good use of the city resources. The Duke of Edinburgh s Hillary awards are available at all levels. Senior Japanese language students have the chance to travel to Japan every second year. Our Maths trip to the marae was such a fantastic way to learn in a different environment. Meg Elliott 12 MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
Houses House rivalry is alive and well at Marian! We have four houses: BRODIE (blue) Named after one of the early Bishops of Christchurch. DEANS (green) Named after an early Canterbury family. SEYMOUR (yellow) Named after Sir George Seymour; one of the first four ships bringing settlers to Canterbury. TAKAHE (red) Named after a native bird which once roamed freely on the Canterbury Plains. A wide variety of inter-house activities take place, the biggest of which are swimming and athletics sports and house singing. House involvement provides a chance for participation, leadership and fun as well as fostering our school spirit. House Groups To help nurture relationships across the college, each house is subdivided into four groups of about 25 students from year 9 to year 13 and one staff member. This creates a close and friendly atmosphere by mixing students of different ages, enabling seniors to look after juniors and new students to have a sense of belonging. All the girls get so enthusiastic about house activities they re always so much fun. Kristen Laing MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 13
Culture and The Arts Students at Marian are encouraged to be involved in the cultural life of the college. There is a wide choice of cultural activities and groups including Kapa Haka and Pasifika performance groups. Music groups embrace many different areas of performance including choir, barbershop, chamber music, orchestra, rock band and jazz band. We participate with success in local and regional competitions and festivals such as The Big Sing, Southern Jam and the Voices of Canterbury festivals. Performance singers are a real strength within the school. Under the itinerant music teachers scheme there are lessons available for voice and a number of orchestral and contemporary instruments. More advanced singers and instrumentalists are encouraged to audition for regional groups such as the Christchurch Youth Choir or the Canterbury Schools Regional Orchestra. Drama performances include Sheilah Winn Shakespeare competition, year 12 and 13 performances, Stage Challenge and very active theatre sports groups. Marian girls perform in joint productions with St Bede s College, including their fundraising Canteen concert, which is student run. Regular inter-school debates and speaking competitions give students plenty of opportunities to develop their talents. One of the highlights of the cultural year is the Bishop Lyons Shield competition held with the other Catholic secondary schools in the diocese. The relaxed atmosphere at Marian means everyone feels comfortable to come together and express themselves. Rebecca Everingham 14 MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
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Student Leadership Student leadership at Marian College is encouraged across the year groups. Training and support is provided to help students develop their leadership skills. Staff foster student leadership through ongoing informal support in and out of classes and in co-curricular activities. The smaller size of Marian College enables leadership opportunities to commence from year nine. There are various formal opportunities for student leadership. Student executive including senior Māori, Pasifika and Asian leaders House captains and house council Culture council Environment group Health council Peer support Special character committee Sports council Student trustee council Young Vinnies There are lots of opportunities for students to become leaders at Marian to serve the college and the wider community. Hannah Everingham 16 MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
Pastoral Care The size of Marian College encourages a close and friendly atmosphere. We value the parent/ school partnership in educating the young women in our care. The staff strive to create the right climate which is conducive to effective learning by development of personal responsibility and autonomy. Respect for self and respect for others are the basic guidelines emphasised within the college. Individual responsibility is encouraged. The deputy principal, guidance counsellor, deans, pastoral chaplain, house group teachers and careers advisor make up the pastoral team. The deans take a particular interest in the general development and progress of the students under their care. The guidance counsellor is available to students and their families to discuss confidentially issues which may be of concern to them. Students may be referred to outside agencies as appropriate. Careers The careers advisor is available to talk to students and parents about pathways to different career areas, tertiary courses, including universities, polytechnics and private providers as well as apprenticeships and work place opportunities. The government initiated Youth Guarantee and Vocational Pathways scheme provides many different options for school students and recent school leavers. Two other vocationally focussed programme options for students are the Canterbury Tertiary College (CTC) and trade academies. Both providers have a commitment that students will achieve literacy and numeracy NCEA levels 1 and 2. Students would attend Marian for three days and CTC or a trade academy for two days each week. They would usually be placed on an individual learning plan. MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 17
School Community Student leadership at Marian College is encouraged across the year groups. Board of Trustees Our board, on behalf of the parents and the proprietor, governs the school and sets the policies. Trustees meet monthly. Dates are notified in the newsletter and anyone interested in the school is welcome to attend. Marian Foundation The Marian Foundation was established to provide resources and facilities for the college that would otherwise be unavailable. The Foundation also funds scholarships for incoming Year 9 students as a result of the placement tests. Donations and bequests to the Marian Foundation are gratefully received, for the sake of current and future generations of Marian College students. The foundation can be contacted through the school office. Parent Teacher Association The PTA plays a pivotal role in Marian College and we are always indebted to the wonderful parents who contribute a variety of talents and abilities. The committee works towards the common goals of providing for the girls of the college and building school community. Pasifika Committee The Pasifika Committee welcomes families of girls with Pasifika heritage, staff and supporters to foster the Pasifika dimension of Marian. Past Pupils Association This is open to all girls as they leave Marian. The association runs the annual Leavers Ball held at the end of each year. Many past pupils continue to keep in touch through coaching sport at the college and with fundraising projects. Whanau Committee The Whanau Committee is open to families, girls, staff and supporters of the bicultural life of Marian. Our kaumatua links us directly to Ngāi Tahu, Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Maahunui II marae. 18 MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
School Uniform Full and correct school uniform is to be worn to, from and at school. Hair must be worn simply and either cut above the collar level, or neatly tied back with red or royal-blue ribbons, hair ties or hairbands. Makeup and jewellery are not permitted with the school uniform. A wrist watch may be worn. Girls with pierced ears may wear one small plain gold or silver earring in the lower lobe of each ear. All articles of uniform must be clearly named. All questions on uniform are to be directed to the Deputy Principal - Pastoral. Marian uniform (all year) Royal blue blazer with the school crest Plain royal blue regulation pullover or cardigan Brown lace-up or T-bar shoes or Roman sandals Summer uniform Marian College blue dress knee length Short plain white socks worn folded down and covering the ankle Winter uniform Marian College tartan kilt lower calf length Cream blouse with rounded collar and long sleeves Red tie Navy blue over the knee socks Physical education uniform Marian physical education shorts Marian physical education top Marian sport track suit (optional) Details of our uniform supplier may be obtained from the office. The PTA operates second-hand uniform sales. Sports Girls playing for school teams wear the physical education uniform unless they are issued with a team sport uniform. Wet Weather Girls are expected to come to school in wet weather adequately clad. A raincoat or parka must be worn (the blazer is to be worn at all times). Marian scarves are available. Plain red or plain navy blue scarves may also be worn. MARIAN COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 19
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