Wainuiomata High School

Academic Programme

Wainuiomata High School provides a full secondary education from Year 9 to Year 13. Students have the opportunity to explore and develop their talents in a variety of subjects.

There is a strong emphasis on academic achievement and international students are expected to enter into the national qualifications - the National Certificate in Educational Achievement levels 1, 2 and 3.

Our Senior Course Handbook has a description of each course offered.

Subjects include:
Accounting Art Art History Biology Business Studies Chemistry Classical Studies Computer-Aided Design Computing Design Technology Drama Economic Studies English ESOL French Future Problem Solving Geography Graphics	History Home Economics Horticulture Hospitality Japanese Maori Mathematics Mathematics with Calculus Mathematics with Statistics Media Studies Music Painting Photography Physical Education Physics Sculpture Science Textiles

Students intending to take a degree course at university or polytechnic should check the requirements for each course because individual tertiary providers have their own entry requirements for international students.

Sporting and Cultural Activities

Wainuiomata High School also offers many extra-curricular sports and activities. We encourage our students to become involved in the life of the school.

Activities available include: Debating Drama Kapa Haka Music Outdoor Pursuits Sports (including athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, dragonboating, golf, hockey, netball, rugby, rugby league, soccer, tennis, volleyball,  waterpolo)

English as a Second Language

Wainuiomata High has a specialist teacher of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Students receive:

• Daily classes in ESOL
• English preparation for University

International Student Welfare

International students add a valuable cultural dimension to our school. We understand the importance of caring for our overseas students and each year we welcome students from a number of countries. There is a strong pastoral network to support our overseas students and help them adjust to a new culture. The International Students Dean is available at all times for inquiries, advice and support. The Homestay Co-ordinator will monitor and assist in all homestay issues.