Leadership
We are very proud of our leadership
programme and the opportunities it
provides for all our Year 8 girls. The
programme enables all girls to be involved
in leadership.
Every girl has leadership qualities and
they all benefit from participation in a
comprehensive leadership programme
and the opportunities to be involved
in practical real-life actions to use and
further develop these life skills. Many of
our Year 8 girls assume leadership roles
in their secondary schools and this is an
indicator of our successful approach to
leadership.
Years 7 & 8 Programmes
Our core curriculum, based on the
International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary
Years’ Programme and the New Zealand
curriculum, helps the girls to identify
their own strengths and talents, yet still
experience an extensive range of subjects
intended to tap into each girl’s potential.
Our programme offers extension and
educational support as required. Our
approach is designed to personalise and
enhance the capabilities of the year group.
An emphasis on community and respect
for the needs and views of others, as
well as personal and organisational
responsibility, is also a strong element of
the programme in Year 7 and Year 8.
Future Problem Solving is part of
our teaching programme. In the past
the girls have experienced success in
the International Problem Solving
Competitions that are normally held in the
USA. The purpose behind Future Problem
Solving is to encourage students to think
critically and creatively about problems
we may face in the future. Our curriculum
ensures students (and in particular those
in Year 7 and Year 8) will benefit from a
contemporary emphasis on physical, social
and mental wellbeing.
Our core subjects give students a strong
foundation in the essential learning areas:
• English (includes reading and writing)
• Mathematics
• Performing Arts*
• Art/Technology*
• Spanish*
• Music*
• Physical education*/health and
personal development
• Science
• History, geography and technology
* Denotes taken by specialist teacher.
Additional options include violin lessons,
speech and drama, Robotics and chess. An
extensive range of musical instrumental
lessons and sporting opportunities are
also offered.
SENIOR SCHOOL
DECISIONMAKERS
If we want the girls to
become effective decision
makers and develop a
strong internal focus of
control, we need to invite
them to self-evaluate as
often as possible.
Asking themwhat kind
of person they want to
be or become helps them
consciously focus on the
identity they are creating.
It is far more important to
be asking our girls to think
about the kind of person she
wants to be, as opposed to
simply asking her what she
wants to do. Self-evaluation
and identity formation go
hand in hand.
