General Information

 

Daily schedule for 2012 is as follows:

 

Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Friday:

8:45 to 9:45 Period 1. 9:45 to 10:45 Period 2. 10:45 to 11:00 Form Time. 11:00 to 11:30 Interval. XXX 11:30 to 12:30pm Period 3. 12:30 to 1:30pm Period 4. 1:30 to 2:20 Lunch. 2:20 to 3:20 Period 5.

Wednesday: School commences at a later start time.

There is no period 1. 9:45 to 10:45 Period 2. 10:45 to 11:00 Form Time. 11:00 to 11:30 Interval. 11:30 to 12:30pm Period 3. 12:30 to 1:30pm Period 4. 1:30 to 2:20 Lunch. 2:20 to 3:20 Period 5.

 

Term Dates 2012

 

Term One: Commences Tuesday 31st January and runs to Thursday 5th April

Term Two: Commences Monday 23rd April and runs to Friday 29th June

Term Three: Commences Monday 16th July and runs to Friday 28th September

Term Four: Commences Monday 15th October and runs to Thursday 6th December

- Monday 6th February is Waitangi Day

- Monday 4th June is Queen's Birthday

- Monday 22nd October is Labour Day

 

Things you need to know about Aotea College

 

Aotea College is a state, co-educational school set on a hill high above the Porirua harbour.

The college has specialist facilities for Science, Drama, Music, Physical Education, Art, Computing and English for Speakers of Other Languages.

 

Set in 14 hectares of grounds, the college has its own gymnasium as well as rugby, football, netball, tennis and cricket facilities.

The school day starts at 8.45 am and finishes at 3.20 pm.  We operate 5 x 1 hour periods a day with interval after period 2 and lunch after period 4.  We run a 5 day timetable and Wednesday starts at 9.45 am to allow for staff professional development.

A free school clinic, staffed by a Nurse and Doctor is available to the college’s students, three mornings a week.  Appointments are made through the office.   When the clinic isn’t open, trained First Aid staff help with emergencies.

Buses run to and from the college every day.  Detailed information is available from the college office or Mana Coach Services.

There is a canteen that sells snacks and lunches.

The college also manages the Porirua Activity Centre, which is housed in Te Wananga o Aotearoa.

The college operates an enrolment scheme that limits the size of the school to 960 and the Year 9 intake to 225.

 

Recent and upcoming developments

 

A new shared vision agreed to by staff, Board of Trustees and community stakeholders.

The process of upgrading the Administration facilities is ongoing.

 

Rights and responsibilities of Students and Teachers

Most ‘rules’ in the college are in place to ensure the safety of the students and staff.  This includes not leaving the college site during the school day without a pass.  We rely on all members of the college community treating each other with respect and working together.

We expect students to wear correct uniform, to respect other students and staff, to show courtesy towards each other and to respect their school environment.

School regulations can be summarised as consideration for others and safety at all times. 

Rights To learn and teach without interruption To learn and teach in a safe and healthy environment To be treated with courtesy and respect To have pride in ourselves and our community   Responsibilities Not to disrupt learning Not to endanger bully or abuse To treat others with courtesy an respect To show concern and responsibility towards others

1. Arrive on time 2. Follow instructions 3. Bring the equipment needed 4. Talking and behaviour must not disrupt Learning 5. Leave other people and their property alone 6. Stay in your place 7. Avoid  “put downs” or offensive language   Enjoy learning    l     Be involved