2013 Prospectus

The Cobham Intermediate School Prospectus for 2013 Prospectus has been redesigned and you can download it here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Uniform

Summer Uniform

Details on boys and girls uniform can be found in the Prospectus

Winter Uniform

More details on boys and girls uniforms can be found in the Prospectus

Uniform Sales

Our Board of Trustees and School Community strongly support the wearing of our attractive school uniform.

The uniform specifications are listed in the school prospectus.

The following retailers supply the Cobham uniform:

• Ballantynes Ltd, Colombo Street
• Grasshopper, 405a Ilam Road
• Menswear and Schoolwear Ltd, 266 Wairakei Road
• Lithgows Drapery, 95 Riccarton Road
• John Darby Mens and Boyswear, 474 Papanui Road
• Direct Uniform, 435 Colombo Street
• Apparel Direct Marketing, 41 Sandyford Street
• Redwood Drapery, 356 Main North Road
• Postie Plus, Bush Inn and Bishopdale Malls

There will be second-hand uniform sales later in the year.

Please contact the Office if you wish to purchase a second-hand uniform.

Class Placement

Higher ability classes are offered at each Year level. Students suited by ability, disposition, information from contributing schools and standards of achievement may be offered places in these classes or the mentoring programme.

All other students, including many with higher ability but who are better suited to "broad banded" classes, will be in classes of mixed ability.

Much care is taken in placing students with homeroom teachers who might best meet the students’ learning styles, social needs and/or interests.

Generally students will remain with the same class group and homeroom teacher for both Years 7 and 8. Students, parents and teachers may, for a variety of reasons opt for a change in the second year – all are consulted prior to changes being made.

Fees

There is a compulsory materials cost for the Technology programmes. For both Year 7 and 8 students the fee is $80.

Voluntary donations for 2010 have been set by the Board of Trustees at $160. This figure has been set in response to parents’ clear requests not to have frequent fund raising events.

see also Uniforms

and Student Welfare & Support

School Zone Map

View the School Zone map (updated July 2011) in Adobe Acrobat PDF format

School Zone Boundary

In the following, both sides of the road are included:

• From Russley Rd
• East along Wairakei Rd to Greers Rd
• NE along Greers Rd to Harewood Rd
• SE along Harewood Rd to the Railway line
• Railway line to Blighs Rd
• SW along Blighs Rd to Idris Rd
• S along Idris Rd to Wairakei Rd
• SE along Wairakei Rd to the Railway line
• S along the Railway line to Fendalton Rd
• W along Fendalton Rd to Straven Rd
• SE along Straven Rd to Kahu Rd
• NE along Kahu Rd to Kotare St
• W along Kotare St to Creyke Rd
• NW along Creyke Rd to Barlow St
• N along Wilfred St to Ilam Rd
• NW along Tuirau Pl to Chevron Pl
• N along Chevron Pl to Greers Rd
• NE along Greers Rd to Memorial Ave
• W along Memorial Ave to Roydvale Ave
• SW along Roydvale Ave to Avonhead Rd
• W along Avonhead Rd to Russley Rd
• N along Russley Rd to Wairakei Rd

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Student Welfare & Support

Pastoral care is imperative and we offer a range of supports for students. Counsellors, Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour, access to Psychologists, Public Health Nurse, CYF’s, Group Special Education, Police Youth Aid and Truancy Officers provide support for those in need.

Welcome to Cobham Intermediate School

Our Motto is ‘Achieving For Life’.

Set in the North West Area of Christchurch, our co-educational Middle School focuses on the education of 10-13 year old students. We have a total of 750 students, from a diverse range of cultures, for whom we provide a rich and varied curriculum. For many years we have enjoyed much support from all international communities in Christchurch. We highly value relationships with all involved in our school.

Features of our school are our modern teaching and learning facilities. These include a well resourced Science Laboratory, Music Suite, School Assembly Hall, Library, Gymnasium and easy access to Information Technology equipment.

Most students choose to enrol at the highly sought after local secondary schools on completion of their middle years education at Cobham. Our own park like grounds contain excellent well kept gardens, courts and sportsfields.

Academically our students achieve outstanding results in both International and National Competitions.

Outstanding musical opportunities enable students to be members of performing groups of the highest standards, in both orchestral and choral music.

With a strong emphasis on studying, expectations on students to achieve across the curriculum at optimum levels are high. Our numbers advantage students through having specialist teachers in areas of strength and interest, enabling students to have the best opportunities. Many students participate in competitions, Science Fairs and research work and Outstanding musical opportunities enable students to be members of performing groups of the highest standards, in both orchestral and choral music.

With a strong emphasis on studying, expectations on students to achieve across the curriculum at optimum levels are high. Our numbers advantage students through having specialist teachers in areas of strength and interest, enabling students to have the best opportunities. Many students participate in competitions, Science Fairs and research work and Students for whom English is a second language are given a comprehensive teaching/learning programme in addition to the school’s curriculum. International students are supported 24 hours a day by our International Liaison Officer, Carolyn O’Byrne. Communications are effective with the assistance of interpreters.

Clearly student welfare is an important aspect in having international students in our school.

We welcome your interest in Cobham.

We Offer You

• A high decile Intermediate School in a great Christchurch location
• Respect for all people
• Professional management
• Approachable, highly qualified staff
• Superb teaching/learning resources
• High expectations of students
• Challenging academic programmes including appropriate Mathematics groupings
• Excellent Cultural/Music programmes
• Enriching ESOL programmes
• Competitive sports opportunities
• Clear behavioural standards
• Park-like school grounds with large grass playing areas

Cobham Intermediate is a signatory to and abides by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. (see http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international).

Documentation

• Documentation and Procedures
• International Students Enrolment Form in PDF format
• Tuition Agreement in PDF format
• International Fee-Paying Students Policy in PDF format
• International Fee-Paying Students Accommodation Policy in PDF format
• International Students Fee Protection Policy in PDF format
• International Students Refund Policy in PDF format

Sporting and Cultural Achievements

View Sporting and Cultural Achivements in Adobe Acrobat PDF format

Competitions Available

Teachers will announce and provide information for students for the following competitions:

• Art
• Maths Olympiad
• ICAS Science
• ICAS Spelling
• ICAS Writing
• ICAS Maths
• ICAS Computer
• Cantamath
• Information Technology
• Westpac Australian Maths
• Poetry Writing
• Primary Research Project
• Public Speaking
• Science Fair

Academic Achievements

Cobham has a strong history of high achievement and success across the curriculum, whether it be local, regional, national or international events. We value high performance and are very proud of the attainments of our students.

One of the benefits of a large school is the range of talents on offer from the staff due to this increased pool. We have talented, motivated and dedicated staff. These, along with targeted specialists from outside of our school, are used effectively to facilitate high achievement.

Future Problem Solving (FPS) thrives at Cobham. A highlight for us was gaining 5th place at the FPS World Finals in the United States of America in 2011 (1st place in the Drama Section). Cobham also receives a disproportionate number of awards at the Canterbury Science Fairs. In 2011 Cobham on its own secured over 1/3 of the prizes on offer, including second and third Best in Fair, which is open to secondary schools. Cantamaths, Literature Quiz, chess, sports, music and academic competitions are other areas that Cobham is renowned for success.