International Girls' Schools in Whangarei
Whangarei Girls' High School
At Whangarei Girls' High School we provide opportunities to the students in our
all girls’ school to be outstanding young women who will leave us well prepared
for the next step in their lives, ready to make a positive contribution to
society.
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Curriculum
We have been nationally recognised as a leading educator in New Zealand. Our
teaching methods are student focused and we strive to make academic subjects
enjoyable and of high quality. Our students receive above average results for
NCEA and we take great pride in providing outstanding and varied academic
studies.
The vision in the New Zealand Curriculum is for young people:
- who will be creative, energetic and enterprising
- who will seize the opportunities offered by new knowledge and technologies to
secure a sustainable social, cultural, economic and environmental future for our
country
- who will work to create an Aotearoa New Zealand in which Maori and Pakeha
recognise each other as full treaty partners, and in which all cultures are
valued for the contributions they bring
- who, in their school years, will continue to develop the values, knowledge and
competencies that will enable them to live full and satisfying lives
who will be confident, connected, actively involved and lifelong learners."
As an important part of fulfilling this mission, and realising the vision, we
are pleased to be able to offer you an extensive range of subjects.
All Year 9 and 10 students follow a compulsory programme in English,
Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, Art and
Technology. They also choose two option subjects. In Year 10 students follow a
compulsory programme in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Health
and Physical Education and select option subjects from a wide range of choices.
In Year 11 and 12, students choose 6 subjects for full year study and 5 subjects
in Year 13. These courses lead to higher national qualifications at both
academic and vocational levels.
Arts and Culture
At WGHS we encourage our students to get involved in the wide range of cultural
activities we offer. We have school Drama Productions, Kapa Haka, Fashion,
Photography, Painting and Design, Language Studies, Cultural Leadership and a
vast amount of other cultural and artistic endeavours.
Whangarei Girls' High School has a strong commitment to supporting and
developing the Arts, and we are proud of our long record of high achievement in
Design, Fine Arts, Maori Culture, Dance, Drama Music and Debating.
The school has a strong student led Cultural Council and a Cultural Co-ordinator
who work as a team developing cultural activities within the school. Students
take a leading role in all cultural events, and through their efforts have
continued to be successful in both regional and national events.
Sport
Whangarei Girls' High School is proud of the extensive range of sports on offer
to all students. We endeavour to cater for all student needs whether they be
elite athletes striving to reach their full potential, social participants or
students wanting to improve their fitness.
Our school has an incredible amount to offer young women wishing to pursue
sport. Our students constantly excel in both national and international arenas.
We have champions in sports such as Hockey, Basketball, Outdoor Pursuits,
Lacrosse and many others.
Facilities
WGHS is highly regarded for its attractive physical setting and well-resourced
classrooms, particularly its: purpose-built (specialist) classrooms, hospitality
suite, impressive library and well-equipped science & technology suites.
Enhancing student learning in an attractive environment is a key advantage at
WGHS.
- 6 computer labs, most with high power capability for design programmes.
- A space dedicated to International Students.
- Music Suite
- Well equipped Fideliter Centre with three gymnasiums including Manawahine Gym
with it's full size netball court.
- An all weather playing surface, climbing wall, swimming pool with diving
boards, tennis courts.
- A large modern technology block.
- A modern well resourced Library.
- Performing Arts Centre for Drama and Dance
Location:
Whangarei Girls' High School
Lupton Avenue
Regent
Whangarei New Zealand
Principal: Anne Cooper
Phone: 09 4304460
Fax: 09 4304410
Email: office@wghs.school.nz
Website: http://www.wghs.school.nz
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Whangarei Girls' High School
Lupton Avenue
Regent
Whangarei
New Zealand
Phone: 09 4304460
Fax: 09 4304410
Email: office@wghs.school.nz
Website: http://www.wghs.school.nz
Principal: Anne Cooper
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