General
Enrolments 
Enrolment forms are available from the School Office.
Enrolment interviews with new students and their parents/caregivers are conducted by the Principal/Dean of Level. New students make subject choices at the time of enrolment, and these choices can be discussed with the Principal at the enrolment interview. Any other questions or requests can also be dealt with at the same time.
Enrolment interviews for the students starting at Kaikoura High School at the beginning of each school year are usually held in Term 4 of the preceding year. These interviews are usually arranged by, and conducted at, the High School. However, parents/caregivers may choose instead to phone the School Office and make their own arrangements.
School Day Bell Times
| Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday | Wednesday | |||||
| Form Class | 8.40 am | 8.50 am | Form Class* | 8.40 am | 9.10 am | |
| Period 1 | 8.50 am | 9.50 am | Period 1 | 9.10 am | 10.05 am | |
| Period 2 | 9.50 am | 10.50 am | Period 2 | 10.05 am | 11.00 am | |
| Interval | 10.50 am | 11.15 am | Interval | 11.00 am | 11.25 am | |
| Period 3 | 11.15 am | 12.15 pm | Period 3 | 11.25 am | 12.20 pm | |
| Period 4 | 12.15 pm | 1.15 pm | Period 4 | 12.20 pm | 1.15 pm | |
| Lunch | 1.15 pm | 2.00 pm | Lunch | 1.15 pm | 2.00 pm | |
| Period 5 | 2.00 pm | 3.00 pm | Period 5 | 2.00 pm | 3.00 pm | |
| * Wednesday: Form Class, Deans Meeting or Assembly | ||||||
Uniform
The school uniform is compulsory for all students from Year 7 to the end of Year 12. Year 13 students are permitted to wear mufti. The appearance and behaviour of students is expected to reflect credit on the school at all times.
Both Boys and Girls Uniform
| Footwear: | Black dress leather lace-up shoes with a low heel. Coloured shoe laces, suede shoes, or black leather sports shoes and sports shoes are not acceptable. |
|---|---|
| Shirt: | Short or long-sleeved blue polo style shirt. |
| Jersey/Polar Fleece: | Royal-blue, fine-knit plain V-neck jersey and/or Kaikoura High School polar fleece. |
| Jacket/Raincoat: | The navy jacket may be worn with uniform when necessary. It may not be worn in the school buildings. |
| Hats/Beanies: | Summer - The regulation plain dark-blue summer hat or cap can be worn for sun protection. Winter - The regulation plain dark-blue beanie can be worn for warmth. All hats must be removed when inside school buildings. |
| Scarves: | A plain navy scarf may be worn. |
| Hair: | Hair must be clean and tidy. Long hair needs to be tied back when students are working in the technology areas. Extreme hair styles and colours are not permitted. Boys facial hair is not permitted. |
| Jewellery: | The only jewellery that may be worn with school uniform is a wrist watch and one pair of small studs/sleepers in the ear lobe. Other visible piercing is not permitted. Studs or sleepers must be taped or removed for all contact sports. One item of religious or cultural significance. |
| PE/Sportswear: | Navy shorts (above the knee), gold polo shirt, white socks, sports shoes (for PE and/or outdoor sports), navy tracksuit pants. In 2007 an alternative PE uniform is available from the school, at approximately the same cost, this will become the PE uniform from 2008 onwards. |
Boys' Uniform:
Summer
Shorts: Regulation grey drill shorts.
Socks: Regulation long, grey socks with blue/gold band.
Winter
Trousers: Regulation long, dark-grey dress trousers.
Socks: Regulation long, grey socks with blue/gold band.
Girls' Uniform:
Summer
Skirt: Material - blue and gold material by Bromley.'A'-line knee-length style with zip and waistband. (Fabric available from West End Clothing Company.)
Socks: Plain white above-the-ankle short socks, or white/navy knee-high socks.
Winter
Skirt/Trousers: Royal blue/navy-check regulation skirt OR regulation navy hipster pants.
Tights: Plain navy tights may be worn.
Socks: Plain white or navy knee high socks may be worn.
Please Note
| Summer and winter uniform can be worn to suit the weather conditions. | |
| Any garments worn under school uniform must NOT be visible. | |
| Some items of uniform are available from West End Clothing Company, Kaikoura, and all items are available from Postie Plus, with the exception of the girls' winter skirts, which must be ordered through the school office. | |
| Makeup and coloured nail polish are not permitted. |
Second-hand Uniforms
Some items of uniform may be available from the school office.
School Buses
To be eligible to travel on a school bus, a student must meet the requirements laid down by the Ministry of Education. To qualify for transport students must live at least 4.8kms from the school. At present the following areas have bus services: Clarence, Hapuku, Inland Road, Peketa/Oaro and Suburban. In addition, students living some distance from a school bus route may be entitled to a travelling allowance. Enquiries about transport entitlements should be made at the time of enrolment, or by phoning the School Office.
Guidance Network
The Guidance Network aims to provide support and advice to students, so that they may enjoy and maximise their time at school and develop to their full potential. Different staff members play different roles in the guidance network, as follows:
Form Teachers
• Attendance and uniform issues
• Oversight of academic progress
Deans
• Class placement
• Course counselling and course choices
• Exam entries
• Behavioural issues
• Oversight of student progress
• Option choices
Subject Teachers
• Help with problems in individual subjects
Guidance Counsellor
• Personal, social and behavioural problems
Head of Level
• Overall responsibility for year levels
• Enrolment Interviews
• Discipline
Guidance Personnel (as at February 2010)
Year/s |
Dean |
Head of Level/s |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 & 8 | Mr S Williams | Mrs G Cameron |
| Year 9 | Mr A Lean | Mrs G Cameron |
| Year 10 | Mr A Lean | Mrs G Cameron |
| Year 11 | Mrs J Fissenden | Mrs J Davies |
| Year 12 | Mrs J Fissenden | Mrs G Cameron |
| Year 13 | Mrs J Fissenden | Mrs G Cameron |
Orientation Programme
Year 7 entrants take part in an orientation programme, aimed at easing their entry into their new school. Part of this is a Peer Support programme, in which Year 13 students work directly with the new entrants to help them to settle into the school.
Careers Advice & Transition-to-work
All students are encouraged to seek advice and guidance on possible career choices. The STAR/ Gateway person can supply information to help students explore or refine their career options. They are also trained to administer Vocational Tests which help students identify their aptitudes and interests.
The Gateway person can also help students explore career possibilities through the Gateway, STAR and Work Experience programmes, which enable students to gain practical experience in various jobs and/or to take courses offered by institutions other than Kaikoura High School like the Open Polytechnic, Christchurch Polytechnic, Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology, Industry Training Organisations and Telford Polytechnic.
Course Counselling
All students in Years 9-13 are encouraged to discuss with staff possible subject choices in Term 3 of the preceding year. This process involves the balancing of students interests and aptitudes with their career aspirations and their ability in each subject. This is carried out by Deans, Heads of Levels and Heads of Departments, but often involves advice from subject teachers as well. The school sees this as a very important process and encourages parents/caregivers to become involved in it as well.
Student Goal Setting
In Term 1 all students work with their Form Teachers to set realistic and challenging goals for themselves for the current school year. Their goals will encompass their academic aims for the year, and may cover other spheres of endeavour like sport, drama, cultural or multi-cultural activities, leadership, career aspirations and/or personal interests. During the goal setting process students will be encouraged to also consult their parents/caregivers and the other teachers who can help them with their goals - eg class teachers, Careers Advisor, sports coach, etc. Parents/caregivers are required to 'sign off' on these goals in April and Form Teachers review each student's progress towards their goals in July and October. Student goals are also included in, and reported on, in the mid-year and end-of-year school reports.
Awards & Trophies
The school gives recognition to its students for achievements in a wide range of activities.
Academic Awards in each subject for:
• First Place
• Excellence
• Credit
• Work & Progress
Sporting & Cultural Awards for:
• Sports Championships
• Special Trophies
Koia Koia
Throughout the year students are able to gain credits towards a "Koia Koia Award" for good citizenship and for being a good, positive member of the school community. When enough credits are won, students are progressively awarded bronze, then silver, then gold Koia Koia awards.
Principal's Certificates
For outstanding work at their own level or for unusual effort, students may be awarded Principal's Certificates throughout the year.
Reports
Full reports on all students are issued to parents/caregivers at mid-year and at the end of the year. Reporting to parents is currently under review and any changes will be advised through the school newsletter.
Interviews with Staff
The Principal and staff are always available to parents/caregivers in order to discuss any matter related to the interests of their children. Appointments can be made through the School Office, phone 03 319 5138.
Adult Community Education
Kaikoura High School's Adult Community Education Programme offers a wide range of courses so that people can use the school for continuing both their vocational and recreational education outside normal school hours. Click here for further information.
Newsletters
A newsletter to parents/caregivers is published monthly in the local paper (Kaikoura Star). Click here to go to 'Newsletters'.