China Visit by Horowhenua College students 2015
Sister School Exchange with China: This opportunity to form a Sister School relationship with PanYu ZhiXin Middle School, Guangzhou came as a result of Robyn Keeling’s visit to PanYu ZhiXin Middle School, Guangzhou in May 2014 with her agent, Shino. During this visit the Principal, Mr Zhang Xiongji invited Horowhenua College to bring students to his school in April 2015. Shino later came to stay with Robyn in November for two weeks which gave Shino the opportunity to get to know Horowhenua College and some of the staff and students. China Trip 4 to 19 April, 2015 The following students and staff visited Guangzhou during the April school holidays. There were: Alysha Gibbard, Cindy Jung, Amy Yip, Shivana Lucinsky, Naomi Hall, Georgia Floyd, Tameka Solomon, Mr Peter Cadle and Mrs Robyn Keeling. Students from PanYu ZhiXin Middle School will visit us in February 2016. Background: Pan Yu is one of…
China Trip – 4 to 19 April, 2015
See photos: The following students and staff visited Guangzhou during the April school holidays. There were: Alysha Gibbard, Cindy Jung, Amy Yip, Shivana Lucinsky, Naomi Hall, Georgia Floyd, Tameka Solomon, Mr Peter Cadle and Mrs Robyn Keeling. Students from PanYu ZhiXin Middle School will visit us in February 2016. Background: Pan Yu is one of three campuses that make up ZhiXin Middle School. PanYu ZhiXin Middle School (Primary and Intermediate School) was built in 2002, has 3000 students (co-ed) and is a private school. Nan Hi ZhiXin Middle School (Intermediate and High School) was built in 2000, has 2000 students (co-ed) and is a private school. Guangzhou ZhiXin Middle School (Intermediate and High School), built in 1921 has 3515 students and is a public school. This school was established first and is the main school. In 2014, 99% of the students who graduated went on to University. In 2013,…
Invitation to be a Host Parent for a Short Term visit
A group of our local students returned from an exciting trip to China on 19 April 2015. They were buddied by a student from the school (Pan Yu ZhiXin Middle School, Guangzhou) and also stayed with this family – their host family. This was a wonderful experience for our students and gave them a real taste of experiencing another culture with a Chinese family. During Term 3 we will have a visit again from Meijo University High School and Namiki High School. Meijo will be bringing 36 students to visit us from Tuesday 21 July to Tuesday 4 August and Namiki will be bringing 20 students who will be visiting us from Wednesday 19 August to Thursday 27 August. Our own students who went to China benefited greatly from staying with their buddy. We would like to offer the same experience to the students coming to visit us and ask…
China Trip 2015 – April School Holidays
China Trip 2015 – April School Holidays Another Exciting Overseas Trip For Horowhenua College Students! Hosted By PanYu ZhiXin Middle School, Guangzhou – Sister School Exchange Close estimate cost, $2,500 (includes flights, insurance, accommodation, entry fees) Students will be accommodated in the school’s boarding department during the week and billeted with families arranged by the school during the weekend. The Chinese students hosting our students will be making a return visit to Horowhenua College in February 2016. Each student will have a buddy during their stay. Horowhenua College staff will accompany the trip. Activites on programme include: • School classes: basic Chinese class; calligraphy, sports and fitness, traditional painting, music, cooking, art; ceramics; Students’ Music Show • Sightseeing: Chimelong paradise/Water park; Chimelong International Circus/Safari Park, GuangZhou Museum/GuangZhou Opera House; GuangDong Teenagers’ Palace/GuangDong Library; Haixinsha Sports Park/Canton Tower/ Huacheng Square; Shamian Island/Ersha Island/Xinghai Concert Hall; Night cruise on Pearl River; Chan Clan Temple/Lai Chi…
Start dates for 2014
Beginning Of School Arrangements 2014 The College Office will be open from 9.00am-3.30pm as from Monday 27 January. Senior Management and Deans will be available for enrolments. Please phone the college office for enquiries or to make appointments. Friday 31 January Year 13 2014 Prefect Leadership Training Meet at 9am at the College Monday 3 February 8.40am-3pm Year 13 Peer Support Training. Tuesday 4 February 8.40am-3pm Year 9 Students Induction Day with Year 13 Peer Support Buddies. Bring pen, paper and lunch. Meet outside the hall at 8.40am for the Y9 Powhiri. Parents are welcome to attend. Wednesday 5 February 8.40am-3.05pm Classes start for all year levels. Meet in the hall for full school assembly Thursday 6 February Waitangi Day – School closed Friday 5 February 8.40am-3.05pm All students in. Buses will be running at the normal times.
Vietnam Trip April 2014
It is not too late to register for the Vietnam trip, April 2014. Pick up a registration form from the Student Centre. This will be ‘a trip of a life-time’. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity. Open to students from Year 9 to Year 13.
India Visit to Horowhenua College
During Term Two from 10 to 20 May, 2013, Horowhenua College students enjoyed a visit from Mussoorie International School, India. The Principal, Mrs Priya Peter accompanied the group, bringing with her 13 of her students. This school caters for girls from the age of 5 to 17/18 year olds. Also accompanying the group was Mr Taran who organised the visit along with his wife and daughter. During the visit, the Indian students shared their country and school with our students through a PowerPoint presentation, song and dance. This was both interesting and colourful. The costumes were amazing and the dances were beautiful. Everyone enjoyed it so much. For our own students, spending time with students from another and very different country is invaluable. Buddies were arranged for each of the Indian girls and through classroom experiences, friendships were made. The programme for their visit was prepared by our International Department. …
Horowhenua College students to Vietnam, April 2014
In April 2014, we will be taking a group of Horowhenua College students to visit our Sister School, Nguyen Tat Thanh High School in Hanoi. A group of 20 students and two teachers have just recently visited us. Registration forms for this trip are available from Mrs Keeling, International Department (T12). The first parent and student meeting for this trip will be held on Thursday 9 May at 7.00pm. The first letter with information about the trip will be sent out to students registered on Monday 8 April. Nguyen Tat Thanh High School, Hanoi, Vietnam visits Horowhenua College The following article has been written by Phung Nhat Hong, 14 years old, who has studied English for only two years After waiting a long time, finally we were very excited that our wonderful time in New Zealand began. We found out a lot of interesting things on our first day at Horowhenua College. Firstly,…