 DEVELOPING YOUNG ADULTS Although academic success is our key focus, we are also committed to helping shape well-rounded citizens who have the necessary skills to fully participate in whatever their futures bring them. We will help by creating pathways for the future, providing new experiences and by supporting students to achieve success in other parts of school life, whether it is through sport, enterprise, culture, service, arts or music. We are very aware that some of our students will be tomorrow’s leaders so students at Ormiston are given many opportunities to develop their leadership potential. They are also expected to find authentic ways to contribute to the wider community, for example through volunteering or sports coaching. All students at the college study for New Zealand's national qualifications system, the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) and the college's unique timetable also allows for students to work towards achievement in the "Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme" which both encourages and rewards students to have aspirations of success in all fields of life through involvement. Some examples are listed below:
Ormiston Senior College provides some time within the timetable for these teams, groups and clubs to meet but a regular commitment outside school hours is also required in most instances. All students should be prepared to commit a minimum of one hour each week to co-curricular participation outside regular school hours. DIVERSITY EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING STAFF MAKING LEARNING INTERESTING, RELEVANT AND PERSONAL FACILITIES
Ormiston Senior College is fortunate to have an exceptional campus that was purpose-designed by award-winning architects to facilitate 21st century learning and to meet the needs of young adults. The buildings feel more like a university than a traditional secondary school but have all of the spaces that other schools have-and more. We have learning commons, presentation rooms, quiet spaces, specialist rooms, along with a spacious library set high above Ormiston Road. All spaces have access to technology. The school is very fortunate to have a raked theatre, seating 260 people for drama, dance and music performances. Adjacent to this theatre is the large gymnasium with a sprung floor suitable for many sports. The low windows along one side provide a view to the outside courts and playing fields. We are the first school in New Zealand to achieve a 5 Green Star Education Design 2009 (Pilot) rating for our sustainable and green design features. To gain this rating our school has a number of green features including a form of 'wind tower' technology. This passive ventilation system provides natural airflow with low running costs. The building also features plenty of natural light, energy efficient lighting, heating and use of water, solar panels and sustainably sourced materials. The durable brick facade will be long-lasting and require no maintenance. We see this as a real benefit for students as studies overseas have shown that green school buildings are better learning environments. In 2012 Ormiston Senior College offers: • A culture of excellence • Small class sizes • A full range of senior NCEA subjects • Generous staffing levels • Quality staff with expertise in senior education • Learning advisors for each student • A focus on each student’s learning needs and aspirations • State-of-the-art facilities: library, auditorium, gymnasium, dance and drama suite, all-weather, synthetic grass courts • Leading-edge technology access for all • Adaptable learning spaces • Flexible timetable • Frequent reporting to parents • A smart, stylish senior uniform • A welcoming atmosphere for parents and the community. |
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