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LIFEFOR
CobhamI N T E R M E D I AT E
2013PROSPECTUS
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The design has a triple twist shape which
represents the 3 baskets of knowledge in
the Maori culture. The steps represent the
steps to higher learning, and the water shows
tranquillity and calmness. The Waimakariri is
represented, as are the Canterbury Plains.
A mountain (Mt Cook/Aorangi/Aoraki) is also
shown with the long white cloud of New
Zealand/Aotearoa and the stars depict the
Southern Cross and the Pointers.
The fading of colours from dark to light, and
back to dark, represents the children entering
our school not really knowing what is in store
for them, then everything becomes clear.
They move back into darkness unsure of what
the future holds. Finally they move from the
tranquillity of the water to reach for the stars
and their dreams.
He Kahurangi to tangata me to pono.
(People of honesty and integrity).
The significance of the statement in Maori is
that it reflects the virtues of honesty, service
and endeavour of our school crest.
OUR CREST
child(ren) with a sample of what we have to offer in our specialised setting for what is recognised as a key stage in human development. I encourage you to visit our website for further information, talk to people associated with our school and to come and have a chat with me and see our super students and staff in action.
We welcome and appreciate your interest and look forward to assisting you in any way we can. Enjoy what we have to offer and I look forward to the opportunity of meeting with you.
WELCOMEWelcome to the Cobham
Intermediate Prospectus, the aim of
which is to provide an insight into
our great school and the amazing
array of opportunities on offer.
I am honoured to be principal at
Cobham and feel very fortunate
to work in such a talent rich
environment. We are very proud of
our positive reputation as a quality
school and are excited about the
steps we have taken to enhance
and enrich this over the past year
along with the developments
planned for the future.
In our brand new Prospectus
we aim to provide you and your
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Scott Thelning Principal
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A specialised school for Year 7 and 8 students where they become empowered, actively
involved life-long learners who develop the skills to build positive relationships and
enjoy successes through being in a stimulating, safe learning environment.
OUR MOTTO ACHIEVING FOR LIFEIn order for our motto to become
a reality, it is our aim to have
each student reach their potential
through quality learning and
teaching with specialist teachers
who understand the unique needs
of early adolescents. Our sole focus
at Cobham is achieving this for this
specific age group. There are 3 key
aspects to this.
First, we place an emphasis
on individuals. It is important
to us that our students can be
themselves and develop in their
own unique ways. We value
students being known by teachers
within the teams they are
clustered in and by staff across
the school. This is necessary if we
are to meet their needs and allow
them to flourish and grow.
Secondly, we place an emphasis
on achievement. Our record in
local, regional, national and
international competitions and
events is outstanding. Students
are encouraged to achieve
personal goals, and to reach
the highest achievement levels
possible.
Thirdly, Cobham has a wide
variety of opportunities outside
the classroom. We are recognised
and well regarded for our music
programmes and the performing
arts in general, along with a history
of success in local, regional and
national sporting events.
OUR VISION
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OUR CURRICULUM
At Cobham we recognise that
not all students are the same and
therefore do not all learn, think
and act in the same way. We
cater for these unique differences
by utilising our large roll size to
generate multiple options and
opportunities across the school.
This, coupled with a thorough and
robust class placement process,
allows us to carefully place each
student in a class and with a
homeroom teacher who might best
meet the particular needs, learning
styles and interests of each student.
At Cobham we provide the
following class options to meet
the diverse needs of our students:
• Broad-banded classes of
students with the complete
range of abilities reflecting the
norms of New Zealand schools.
• Classes for students who
we believe are suited to
accelerated learning.
• Inquiry learning based classes
– these classes enable students
to have a major input into
what and how they learn,
Cobham offers a diversity of opportunities across
academic, cultural and sporting domains, a strength that
meets the educational needs of our multi-cultural intake
and provides rich experiences across the curriculum.
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make greater allowance for
learning styles and put the
onus on students to take more
personal responsibility for their
learning. Parents and students
must register their interest for
these classes. Selection is not
guaranteed.
• Extension groups/classes
for students with aptitude
and faster learning rates in
mathematics and some strands
of English.
• Learning support for all
students with identified specific
needs through individual or
small group teaching.
• English as a Second Language
programmes for students who
need English language assistance.
Cobham is committed to the delivery
of the New Zealand Curriculum,
including its stated vision, principles,
values and key competencies.
All students will experience the
full breadth and depth of the
curriculum as stipulated over
the page.
OUR SUBJECTS
All students will be placed in a
class with a homeroom teacher.
Generally students will remain
with this same class group and
homeroom teacher for both Year
7 and 8. Students, parents and/
or teachers may, for a variety of
reasons, opt for a change in the
second year. All are consulted prior
to changes being made.
All students study with homeroom
teachers:
• Literacy – oral, written and
visual English
• Outdoor Education
• Social Studies
• Health and Physical Education
• Social Skills
• Information Technology
(computers and multimedia)
All students study with specialist
teachers:
• Mathematics – ability groups
across both year groups
• Science
• Physical Education
• Sports
• Music
• Languages – Te Reo, French,
Spanish, Japanese
• Visual Art
• Hard Materials – Metal, Plastics,
Glass, Wood Technology
• Soft Materials – Clothing
• Food Technology
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The values of respect, excellence, diversity and integrity
underpin all that we do and are infused throughout our
learning and teaching programmes. It is expected that
everyone within our school community takes ownership
of, accepts responsibility for and embraces these values.
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Optional areas for students to
study:
• Instrumental Music - including
orchestral, chamber group,
rock band, itinerant and
private tuition
• Kapa Haka
• Choral Music – choir and
chorale
• Drama/Dance
Specialist facilities include:
• Science and Technology Centre
• Performing Arts Centre
• Hayley Westenra Music Centre
• Art room
• Haberfield Hall/Gymnasium
• Library
• Learning Centre
• Learning support rooms
• ESOL teaching rooms
• Food Technology room
• Clothing Technology room
• Metal/Plastics/Glass Technology
room
• Wood Technology room
• Canteen
SPORT
Success in the full spectrum of
sporting pursuits has traditionally
been a key feature of Cobham. In
both individual and team sports
our students have excelled at
local, regional and national levels.
For example, in 2011 we sent
48 students to participate in the
prestigious AIMS Games (national
competition for intermediate and
middle schools) in Tauranga. 46
students returned with a top
3 medal.
All students participate in sport
every Tuesday afternoon, either
at school or at another venue
representing Cobham against
other intermediate schools. Sports
available are: athletics, badminton,
basketball, cross country, cricket,
dance, football, hockey, netball,
rippa rugby, rollerblading, rugby
union, sailing, skiing, softball,
squash, swimming, table tennis,
touch rugby, volleyball and
water polo.
We value parental involvement
in supporting and enhancing our
sporting programmes.
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MUSIC & CULTURE
Cobham is highly regarded for the
quality music programmes it offers
and this provides a significant
attraction for many students.
In 2012 we have a 60 member
orchestra, 15 member chamber
orchestra, 80 member choir, 80
member chorale and a newly
formed rock band. We consistently
have a significant number of
students who successfully audition
for the Christchurch Schools
Music Festival.
In addition to the groups above
we have 11 itinerant and private
tutors who provide specialist
tuition in a wide variety of
instruments. These cater for
students across the spectrum of
experience. Tuition is offered
in: clarinet, saxophone, flute,
violin, piano, drums, bass, guitar,
keyboard, voice, cello and brass.
Performing arts are also very
well catered for at Cobham. We
recently wowed parents with an
outstanding performance at J Rock,
have multiple dance groups and
produce outstanding (recognised as
to a secondary school level) major
productions every two years. Our
strong Kapa Haka group perform
with distinction at the annual
Christchurch Cultural Festival.
At Cobham we are proud to
accommodate the needs of 25
different ethnic backgrounds.
We are a sought after institution
for international education with
one of the highest number of long
term enrolments in the primary and
intermediate sector in Christchurch.
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Cobham has a strong history of high achievement and success across the curriculum, whether it be local, regional, national or international events. We value high performance and are very proud of the attainments of our students.
One of the benefits of a large school is the range of talents on offer from the staff due to this increased pool. We have talented, motivated and dedicated staff. These, along with targeted specialists from outside of our school, are used effectively to facilitate high achievement.
Future Problem Solving (FPS) thrives at Cobham. A highlight for us was gaining 5th place at the FPS
ACHIEVEMENTS & SUCCESSES
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The achievements of Cobham students are a reflection of
the broad range of activities available and extremely talented
staff that facilitate these opportunities for success.
World Finals in the United States of America in 2011 (1st place in the Drama Section). Cobham also receives a disproportionate number of awards at the Canterbury Science Fairs. In 2011 Cobham on its own secured over 1/3 of the prizes on offer, including second and third Best in Fair, which is open to secondary schools. Cantamaths, Literature Quiz, chess, sports, music and academic competitions are other areas that Cobham is renowned for success.
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Future Problem Solving – 2010 Year 8 1st in New Zealand, Year 7 2nd in New Zealand; 2011 5th in the World Finals in United States of America.
Literature Quiz – 2011 1st in Canterbury, 5th in New Zealand; 2012 1st in Canterbury, 3rd in New Zealand.
Cantamaths – traditionally very successful and regularly in the top 4.
Chess – 2011 1st in Canterbury and South Island finals.
New Zealand Association for Intermediate and Middle Schools Games – 46 of 48 Cobham students achieved a top 3 placing medal at this national sporting event.
Regular and consistent success at local and regional sporting tournaments.
Canterbury Science Fair – traditionally very successful. 2010 32 prizes, 2011 35 prizes which equated to approximately 1/3 of the total prizes. Included two Cobham students gaining 1st = Year 7 Science, another gaining 1st in Year 8 Technology, 2nd in Year 8 Science and two students getting 2nd and 3rd Best in Fair (including secondary school entries).
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
EXTRA CURRICULAR
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We have shared with you many of
the opportunities on offer outside
of the traditional classroom at
Cobham. We encourage students
to make the most of their time
with us and explore, discover and
put themselves forward for new
activities to enable any new talents
and passions to be discovered.
During their time at Cobham
students will participate in sailing,
skiing, tenting at Kaituna in Year 7
and other styles of camps in Year 8.
It is important we engage and not
enrage our students and allow them
to have a voice in our school. We
have introduced new leadership
roles for students and these have
been very well received. We have a
head and deputy head girl and boy,
24 house captains (4 for each house)
and are soon to announce student
leaders in the following areas:
technology, culture, environment,
sport, music, dance/drama and
arts. These enable us to foster and
grow leadership and provide a
voice for, and an opportunity for
development in these areas. In
addition to these we have a student
council led by the four head and
deputy head students. These four
also work with the principal on
developing their leadership skills
and school and community projects.
ENROLMENT DETAILS
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Cobham Intermediate School has an enrolment scheme to limit the roll and prevent overcrowding. Students who live within our enrolment zone are entitled to enrol at our school. If you live outside our enrolment zone you are entitled to apply for enrolment. The number of places available for these students will be determined by the number of both in-zone and out-of-zone enrolments. Should the number of applications exceed the number of places available, a supervised ballot will be held with the following priority groups being allocated places in order until the available places are filled.
1. Siblings of current students2. Siblings of former students3. Children of former students4. Children of board employees or children of members of the board of the school5. All other applicants
We request that all in and out of zone enrolments be submitted to us by Friday 31 August.
For full details of this process, including a copy of our enrolment zone, dates and timelines please either visit our website or contact our team in the office.
Full details regarding class placements, entrance testing, uniform, key dates, stationery and other associated information will be provided on confirmation of enrolment. This is also available on our website.
CONTACT US
For further information or to request an enrolment pack contact:
294 Ilam Road, BurnsideP.O. Box 29411Christchurch Telephone: +64 3 351 6381Email: [email protected] www.cobham.school.nz
294 Ilam Road, Burnside
P.O. Box 29411
Christchurch
Telephone: +64 3 351 6381
Email: [email protected]
www.cobham.school.nz
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