Cromwell College

In the heart of Central Otago, on the shores of Lake Dunstan, Cromwell College is a highly innovative educational institution with superior facilities.

Philosophy
Cromwell College exists to provide a safe, enjoyable, supportive and encouraging environment for students to accept responsibilities and realise their full potential. To this end, we provide a balanced education for all students, an excellent preparation for tertiary study, and a unique opportunity for students to undertake our specialist residential courses in outdoor education or golf.
Cromwell College is a great place to teach and learn, and is focused on students aspiring to our school motto of: Deserve Success

CURRICULUM
Year 11
A full range of courses offered.

NCEA Level 2 & 3 - Years 12 & 13
Acctg, Art (Design, Painting, Photography), Biol, Chem, Econ, Engl, Geog, Gr, Hist, Maths Calc, Phy, PE, Maths Stats, Outdoor Education.
As well as full range of traditional Year 12 courses we also offer classes in applied maths and English, catering and hospitality, information technology, text and information management & tourism, as well as opportunities in STAR and GATEWAY programmes. Courses are also available through video conferencing.

Special Features
The school is located in Cromwell township, approximately 45 minutes drive from the Queenstown Airport, in the beautiful Southern Alps. It is close to ski fields, lakes, rivers and mountains. A fully-equipped gymnasium, modern auditorium, and aquatic centre equipped with kayaks, yachts and windsurfers are among our superb facilities. We have easy access to a heated swimming pool, hockey turf and golf course. Golf, outdoor education and water-based tuition are strengths. Specialist teaching rooms include two computer suites, music practice rooms, drama facilities, art graphics, catering, workshop and library and information centre.
The school has a fine tradition of participation in sporting and cultural activities. Our Outdoor Education Programmes provide many opportunities for students to fully utilise our unique location.
We value our overseas students and appreciate the opportunity to internationalise our school. In recent years, students from Thailand, Canada, Japan, Germany and Brazil have attended the school. Our aim is to encourage a small number of students from a range of countries to enrich our community. English language support is intensive and tailored to meet individual needs as the year progresses.

Outdoor Recreation or Golf Academy with Independent Living Programme
In the Outdoor Recreation programme students commit to a six-day week, and on Sundays have a full day of practical sailing, kayaking, tramping, skiing, etc earning NZQA credits. The Central Otago Golf Academy also requires a six-day commitment with mid-week coaching sessions, Saturday competition and various away trips.
Students live in purpose-built apartments under supervision, sharing cooking, laundry and cleaning duties and developing co-operation, team building, leadership skills and time management. It is an important link between adolescence and adulthood. The friendships formed and skills learned last a lifetime.
PRINCIPAL: Mason Stretch
CHAIR BOARD OF TRUSTEES: David Beaumont

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