Rosehill College Rosehill College is a school which has high expectations of students and achieves correspondingly high results. Our focus is on academic achievement across the very broad range of subjects we offer. We are interested primarily in student learning and in ensuring that the College provides an environment for personal excellence. We believe that all students who walk through our gates have the capacity to succeed. Learning, of course, takes place well beyond the classroom. This is why the College has an extensive and impressive range of programmes and activities designed to develop and extend cultural, sporting and leadership abilities and potential. Some of these activities are described in this website. The key features of our success and our mission as a College are: The Curriculum As a large, progressive and innovative College we offer a comprehensive curriculum well beyond the reach of most other New Zealand schools. The range of subjects and qualifications available provide a wide choice to students. A brief outline is provided in this prospectus. More details about the curriculum are provided on our web page at www.rosehill-college.co.nz. The Facilities The college is well-resourced and modern. In the past four to five years a huge programme of development has occurred. This has meant that we work in many new/refurbished buildings - including technology, music, drama, art, science labs, and e-learning rooms. The Board has invested heavily in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) facilities. ICT is becoming well integrated into teaching programmes. All our classrooms are equipped with data projectors and we have six e-learning rooms. All Year 9 students will participate in a Digital Citizenship course from the start of 2012. The Board of Trustees built a new Sports Centre in 2008. In recent times we have also extended our Library, built a new Centre for International Students and upgraded our administration area. Property upgrades in recent years also included a substantial Performing Arts Centre and a Whanau Centre. Pastoral Care Rosehill College is committed to providing a safe learning environment for students to learn in. Our Pastoral Care team of two counsellors, a Kaimanaaki and nurse provide expert advice and guidance to students and families. We also access support for students through the Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) system. The College is committed to the principles of restorative justice. A Commitment to Individual Students Our house structure is fundamental to the way students and staff operate. Students are placed in one of six Houses for the duration of their time at the College. Each House has approximately 300 students and 13 tutor group teachers in it. Each House is lead by a Head of House who is a senior member of staff. The Head of House, in association with the tutor group teachers and four student leaders, has prime responsibility for each individual student in the House. It is through this “schools within a school” approach in conjunction with our Pastoral Care Team that ensures that each and every student receives personal care and attention.