Wentworth College, New Zealand
Encyclopedia
Wentworth College is a private secondary college in Gulf Harbour
, in the Auckland
Region of New Zealand
. Wentworth Primary is a private primary school which shares the site.
(NCEA), to the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).
The first group of students completed their IGCSE
level (year 11) in 2009; these students have now progressed onto their AS level
which they will complete at the end of 2010.
The current year 13s are continuing with their NCEA in 2010, and the entire school will be on the Cambridge standard by 2011.
. Wentworth also participates in student exchange programs when requested by students to do so.
Countries that students have come from include South Korea
, China
, Japan
, Taiwan
, Argentina
, the United States of America and Norway
.
Large school trips are also welcomed, with Wentworth students adopting a student each for a week to their home and providing them with insight to life in New Zealand
.
The college opened in 2003.
The primary opened in February 2008 on the same site.
of 10. Both also have a very positive Education Review Office (ERO) report. The latest College Report was conducted in October 2009. The first Primary report in August 2008.
Gulf Harbour
Gulf Harbour is a development some 4 km from the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, towards the northern end of Auckland, New Zealand. It has one of the country's largest marinas, one of the country's top golf courses, and is regarded as a retreat for Auckland's well-off...
, in the Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
Region of New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. Wentworth Primary is a private primary school which shares the site.
Primary
The primary services years one to six with a low school roll of just 35 students.College
Wentworth College is the older, more commonly known secondary (years 7-13) part of the school with a roll of 216.School Values
Across the entire Wentworth facilities, the same core values are honored. There are nine values that each start with one letter, that if put together, stand for the school name:- Welcoming - to all people at all times
- Excellence - striving to do your best and actively acknowledging the success of others
- Neatness - of appearance, uniform, work and the school
- Teamwork - participating fully in school activities and actively encouraging others
- Work Ethic - demonstrating self-discipline and diligence
- Organisation - management of time and resources
- Respect - for self, others, property and the environment
- Tolerance - of differing opinions, backgrounds, beliefs and abilities
- Honesty - true to yourself and the values of Wentworth
Education Examinations
In 2008, Wentworth College decided to transition from the New Zealand examination standard, National Certificate of Educational AchievementNational Certificate of Educational Achievement
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement is, since 2004, the official secondary school qualification in New Zealand.It has three levels, corresponding to the levels within the National Qualifications Framework, and these are generally studied in each of the three final years of...
(NCEA), to the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).
The first group of students completed their IGCSE
IGCSE
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education is an internationally recognised qualification for school students, typically in the 14–16 age group. It is similar to the GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Standard Grade in Scotland or Junior Certificate in the Republic of...
level (year 11) in 2009; these students have now progressed onto their AS level
GCE Advanced Level
The Advanced Level General Certificate of Education, commonly referred to as an A-level, is a qualification offered by education institutions in England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Cameroon, and the Cayman Islands...
which they will complete at the end of 2010.
The current year 13s are continuing with their NCEA in 2010, and the entire school will be on the Cambridge standard by 2011.
International Students
Wentworth College constantly has international students in its specialized courses. These students come from all over the world, with the majority from AsiaAsia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
. Wentworth also participates in student exchange programs when requested by students to do so.
Countries that students have come from include South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, the United States of America and Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
.
Large school trips are also welcomed, with Wentworth students adopting a student each for a week to their home and providing them with insight to life in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
.
Facilities
- Main College Complex
- 4 Laboratories with Projectors
- Music Room
- Electronics Room
- Food Technology Room
- Pro Recording Studio
- Large Art Room
- Large Library
- Extra Large Hard Technology Room
- Drawing/Architecture Room
- Small Spanish/Language Room
- Computer Lab
- 7 General Classrooms with Projectors
- Hall (capable of seating 300 people)
- House/Locker Room (Also used for Junior Dancing)
- Smaller Study and Music Learning Rooms
- Gymnasium
- Pro, Full-Size Multi-Sport Court
- Fully Fitted Workout Gym
- Air-Pistol Shooting Range
- Elevated Spectator Seating
- 2 Large General Classrooms
- Multi-Sport AstroTurf (3 Tennis Courts)
- Primary School Complex
- 4 General classrooms
- 2 Large Carparks, plus Roadside Parking (Free for all)
- Large Public Council Field (that Wentworth has priority rights for)
- Full-Sized Football Pitch & Goals
- Cricket Field
- 400m Circuit Track
- Long Jump Pit
Operation and History
Both of the facilities are privately owned and operated. The primary and secondary parts of the school work close together on all aspects of the school life, sharing one principal, Bruce Tong. Second in command is Steve Wackrow.The college opened in 2003.
The primary opened in February 2008 on the same site.
Government Reviews and Ratings
Both of the facilities have a decile ratingSocio-Economic Decile
Decile, Socio-Economic Decile or Socio-Economic Decile Band is a widely used measure in education in New Zealand used to target funding and support to more needy schools....
of 10. Both also have a very positive Education Review Office (ERO) report. The latest College Report was conducted in October 2009. The first Primary report in August 2008.