Student Management

Code of Practice

Cashmere High School has signed and complies with the Ministry of Education's Code of Practice for the Recruitment and Custodial Care of International Students. This code is a guarantee of standards of student care and supervision, teaching and recruiting promises as well as providing a complaints protocol for dissatisfied students or parents. Copies of the code are available on request from the school or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website: Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

International School Personnel

Head of International Students Mandy Yogi, BSc, has overall responsibility for international students. Sharon Lake, BA, M.Ed (Dist), Dip SLT, is Head of the Department for English as a Second Language. Also in the Department are; Ms Bohan, BA and Ms Dew, BEd, CTEFLA. All are very experienced and caring ESOL teachers.

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Management of international student business in the school is the responsibility of the Director of International Programmes, Owen Evans. He has 12 years' teaching experience in New Zealand and has taught English in Japan. He is sensitive to international student problems and is firm and fair in the supervision of young people under his care. Mr Evans sets goals with the international students and monitors their progress.

The Homestay Coordinator, Tania Woodham is responsible for the placement and monitoring of students in homestay. Tania is also responsible for the administration of international students.

Experienced school counsellers are available to help students with any problems. Translators can also be called on when needed.

Accommodation

Homestay with a family living near the school is the most common form of accommodation and is a good way to experience the warmth and friendliness of New Zealand families. Most students participate in family activities.

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The school is able to arrange accommodation for international students. Students are provided with a single, furnished, heated room and three meals a day. Accommodation fees are $196.00 per week.

The school requires students under the age of 19 to be living under adult supervision and the address of their residence to be notified to the school. Flatting by students over the age of 19 is permitted but must have the approval of the Director of International Programmes and the students’ parents.

Insurance

It is compulsory while studying at Cashmere High School for all international students to have suitable insurance cover. Medical, personal property and travel insurance should be carried, for protection from unseen events. The school works in partnership with Uni-care, offering those studying in New Zealand, insurance at a very reasonable and competitive price.

 

Health

The school nurse is able to attend to minor health problems at the school. She will also recommend consultating a doctor or other health professional as required.

Orientation and Counselling

When international students arrive at the school, they attend a programme of orientation and are advised by senior teachers on their course of study. English tests are taken by all new students and special tuition is available to ensure they are able to cope with study requirements. During the year, the Director of International Programmes, Homestay Coordinator, ESOL Teachers, Heads of School, the school medical personnel and counselling staff are available to discuss homestay, learning or personal problems.