Onehunga High School New Zealand

Onehunga High School is a school with a strong tradition of academic achievement and sporting and cultural excellence.

We pride ourselves on high standards of discipline and strongly articulated traditional values.

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Onehunga High School is a successful co-educational, multi-purpose and multi-cultural High School. It has a history of innovation, the latest of which is the establishment of New Zealand's first business high school.

Onehunga High School is an urban co-educational school of 1200 students. It is a leading progressive Secondary School and aims for students to succeed in a caring and secure environment.

The school is situated in Central Auckland, on the shores of the Manukau Harbour. It has beautiful, parklike grounds with views of the harbour. Auckland, The City of Sails, is New Zealand's largest city. It is surrounded by two harbours and has many picturesque beaches and parks, and offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

New Zealand is situated in the South Pacific. It has a multi-cultural population of just under 4 million. It is a clean, green country with wonderful scenic lakes, rivers, mountains and beaches. The New Zealand people are well known for being very open, friendly and welcoming. This is most certainly true for the students at our school.

Academic Programme

Onehunga High School is an achievement orientated school, which sets and maintains high academic standards. The staff is well qualified and professional. While academic studies are emphasised, a wide range of sports and arts including music, drama and cultural activities are offered. The use of leading edge technology, including computers, is a particular strength of the school. Our location means that we are close to Auckland University and the major polytechnics.

The school prepares students for all New Zealand public examinations and for tertiary education. You can select subjects taught at Year 9 (Form 3) to Year 13 (Form 7) level.

English for Speakers of Other Languages

When you first arrive at Onehunga High School you are referred to the ESOL Department for English assessment.

The ESOL department is staffed by qualified English Language teachers. The department has a range of resources to help you with English language and with other subjects in the curriculum. They also provide support for classroom teachers who have ESOL students in their classes.

At junior level there are ESOL option classes available. At years 11, 12 & 13 there are special timetabled programs to help ESOL students. Entry to many subjects at senior level depends on your English language experience and ability. You will continue to get help from the ESOL department in your subject classes.

Homestay

Your welfare and safety are important to us. Your parents are sending you far from home for your education, and are anxious about you while you are in New Zealand. Therefore, good homestay and excellent pastoral care are important.As the school is responsible for your welfare during your time at Onehunga High School you must live in school approved homestay accommodation. You will not be allowed to live in independent accommodation.

Homestay accommodation is arranged with New Zealand families living close to the school.

For your homestay payments you will receive a fully furnished room, all your meals and laundry done. You also have access to help at all times and your care in homestay is closely supervised by the homestay co-ordinators. We hope you will join in the family activities of the household.

Student Activities

Onehunga High School encourages active participation in a wide variety of activities to complement your academic programme.

Music and DramaYou are encouraged to participate in musical activities. The school has several musical performance groups, which perform regularly at school and community functions.

Outdoor EducationY10 students are invited to participate in wider living week at the end of every year. This involves an outdoor education camp where students participate in activities such as canoeing, tramping and team building exercises.

Year 12 and 13 Active Lifestyles and Physical Education students attend outdoor activity camps with an emphasis on water based activities.

Year 13 students start the year with a challenging outdoor camp, which encourages leadership, self-esteem and working together.

EntreprenuerialActivities

Business School Lion Business Experience School Magazine Young Enterprise Scheme

Performing and Visual ArtsChoirDebatingSpeech CompetitionDrama ProductionsInstrumental TutorsLighting and SoundRockbandJazz BandSmokefree Stage ChallengeShakespeare CompetitionWearable ArtCultural Groups Cook Island Indian Niuean Thai Tongan Kapa haka

Community Activities

Amnesty International

Christian Group

Paper Recycling

World Vision

40 Hour Famine

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Duathlon, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Outrigger Canoeing, Rowing, Rugby, Rugby League, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Spirit of NZ, Swimming, Table Tennis, Touch, Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo
How to Enrol

You can use a local Education Consultant to help get your visa. A list of Consultants and Agents is available from the New Zealand Embassy or High Commission in your area. The consultants will handle all the paperwork and will be in constant communication with us.

You can obtain a visa without using an agent by corresponding directly with the school.

1. Apply to the High School on the official application form enclosed in this pack. Be sure you complete all sections of the form and that your parent signs the contract section. Enclose with your application your latest school report, public examination results or forecast marks.

2. You will then be sent a document called an Offer of a Place. Take this to your nearest New Zealand Embassy/High Commission and get an application for a visa. The Visa Officer will explain what other documents you need.

3. When you have supplied all the correct documents to the Embassy or High Commission you will be approved for a visa. You must then send the school fees to us. We suggest you pay by using registered post or by bank transfer.

4. When we receive the money we will mail a receipt to you and fax a copy of the receipt to the Visa office in your country.

5. The Visa Office will issue you with a Student Visa. As you pass through Immigration on your arrival in New Zealand this will be converted to a Student Permit which will last one year from the date of your arrival.

We are sure you will enjoy your stay with us. You will take home with you not only a quality education, but friendships, memories and experiences to last a lifetime.

We look forward to welcoming you to Onehunga High School.