General description
Co-ed; Years 9-13; Roll: 906, Four Computer labs; Selwyn Theatre (opened April, 1999); ASB Stadium is College’s Gymnasium. Tuition for International Students $12,300; Prospectus, available; Founded 1956.

Enrolment
Contact Reception
Ph (09) 521 9610
email: rec@selwyn.school.nz

Philosophy

Mission Statement
“Learning Our Living”

General Goals
Each student leaves school having:
• developed an ongoing love of learning
• gained the qualifications and skills needed to take their next step
• the strength and social competence to choose their future
• the ability to contribute to society as an effective citizen

Special Strengths
• Emphasis on the achievement of academic excellence
• Encouragement of higher-level thinking
• Emphasis on student-centred learning
• Stable teaching and support staff
• An international campus – 57 countries of origin
• Commitment to bi-cultural school
• Global perspectives
• Cultural enrichment
• Long established pastoral and student support
• Opportunities for peer support and student leadership
• Latest technology
• Creative arts

Curriculum

A broad range of subjects covering the National Curriculum is available.
In the Senior School a wide range of NCEA Subjects at Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Scholarship) are available.
National Certificate in Performing Arts


Special Features

School to Work Programme, sister schools in Toyama, Japan and Kosova. Physically Disabled Unit, Curriculum multi-levelled, remedial reading programme, Y9 & Y10 Advanced Learning Programme, Junior Performing Arts Programme, Global Class, Philosophy taught at senior and junior levels. Special classes in English as a Second Language.

Arts
Drama, Orchestra, Stage Band.

Sports
Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer, Hockey, Rugby, Tennis, Netball, Softball, Cycling, Touch.

Chair of the Board
Tur Borren

Principal
Sheryll Ofner

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