ACG Strathallan - The Academic Colleges Group

A C G S T R A T H A L L A NPRIDE in ACHIEVEMENTA Quality Education in an Exceptional Environmentwww.acgedu.com

ACG Strathallan’s VisionA C G S t r a t h a l l a n ’ S V I S I O NACG Strathallan is a place where youngpeople are encouraged and challenged tomeet both their academic andpersonal potential.Learning and enjoyment go hand in hand, with the all-round developmentof each person our focus. It is a place where the individual is valuedand appreciated.At ACG Strathallan, we aim to educate our students to be creativeproblem-solvers who are willing to take considered risks; lifelonglearners with a love of learning; young people who are both independentand interdependent in their relations with others; useful contributors andstrong leaders in the global community of the 21st century.We recognise that the world outside of school is a global andcompetitive one. Thus we strive to seek and offer international “bestpractice” in all we do. In this way, we are confident that we will prepareour students to achieve in their lives - both now and in the future.A focus on learning ensures that each student’s needs are carefullyconsidered. All students are encouraged and supported to achieve totheir highest level. Outstanding teachers and an emphasis on literacyand numeracy are fundamental.The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of young people in a fastchanging,global environment, while providing the time to ask questions,consider the views of others and seek solutions.Our pastoral systems provide active support based on strong tiesbetween home and school. At ACG Strathallan we place high valueon ensuring a safe and secure environment in which each person isaccepted and supported.www.acgedu.com

ACG Strathallan:The PerfectEnvironmentACG Strathallan is an exciting educational development atKaraka, south of Auckland, New Zealand.ACG Strathallan is an outstanding independentco-educational facility. Modern architecture, combinedwith a stunning and spacious natural setting on thepicturesque Hingaia Peninsula, make the campus aunique and stimulating place.ACG Strathallan’s campus was developed to provide acontinuous educational path for those who place pridein achievement. A superb facility providing world-classeducation through the ACG Strathallan Preschool(for children age two to five), ACG Strathallan School forYears 1 to 6 and ACG Strathallan College for Years 7 to 13.This is achieved through high quality teaching, anemphasis on literacy and numeracy skills, as well asdiversified curricula that is international in outlook.Stretching over 14.5 hectares and sited 1.5 kilometres fromthe Southern Motorway’s Papakura exit, ACG Strathallanprovides an easily accessible location and a stimulatingenvironment for learning and growing in the 21st century.The ABC’s ofAchievementABCThe academic focus that is a feature of ACG Strathallanensures that time in the classroom is valued and appreciated,and a love of learning fostered.The ACG Strathallan campus provides a balancededucation that is both forward-looking but anchored on thestrengths and essential teachings learned from the past.The philosophies that underpin its curriculum arebuilt around some very solid beliefs. These include theimportance of teamwork, the worth of the individual andactive encouragement of both achievement and excellence.A C G S t r a t h a l l a n T H E P E R F E C T E N V I R O N M E N T

ACG Strathallan FacilitiesA C G S t r a t h a l l a n F A C I L I T I E SACG Strathallan isone of the largestindependent schoolcomplexes inNew Zealand.The campus isdivided into threeareas - College,School andPreschool. Eacharea has its owncomprehensivefacilities.ACG Strathallan College is sited in a finedouble-storyed block built around a centralcourtyard. Spacious classrooms and corridorsoffer an open environment in keeping with theCollege’s prime location.ACG Strathallan School offers a high levelof specialist facilities. A fully-equipped sciencelaboratory, art room and computer room arepart of the learning environment. Classroomsare clustered around central atriums that offera uniquely safe and stimulating environment.The School has its own hall that caters forboth performance arts and indoor sports.Situated in a central position on the campus,ACG Strathallan Preschool occupies anattractive and spacious area. Through wellequippedclassrooms, pleasant outdoor playingand activity areas and the creation of a livelyand interesting environment, the preschooloffers a stimulating and safe place to learn.ACG Strathallan’s spacious outdoor facilitiesand sporting areas ensure that a completeeducation is provided. Soccer and rugby fields,tennis and netball courts, an aerobics room,a full gymnasium and a sports hall are featuredwithin the campus grounds.www.acgedu.com

One Path toAchievementLearning in life starts from a very young age, whichis why the ACG Strathallan experience is offeredfrom Preschool through to preparation for tertiaryeducation and graduation from College.Developing a love of learning and savouring achievementare characteristics we seek to develop from the first dayat ACG Strathallan through till students graduate.We achieve this through:• Encouraging and challenging each student to strive to dohis or her best• Effective use of technology integrated into educationalprogrammes at all levels to encourage students to thinkcreatively and critically• Providing opportunities for students to participate in awide range of sporting and physical activities• Giving prominence to the artsStudents can apply to enter ACG Strathallan at any stageof their education or can plan to make the campus theirpreferred place of learning and growing from Preschoolthrough to College education.O n e P a t h t o A c h i e v e m e n t

ACG Strathallan CollegeA C G S t r a t h a l l a n C O L L E G EACG Strathallan College is aplace where the learning of youngpeople is central to ensurethey are well prepared forfurther study at tertiary leveland for future employment.Enthusiastic and highly skilled teachers ensure students continue to build ontheir previous achievements. Classroom time is valued and used effectively.Programmes are designed to challenge and to stimulate good learningand preparation for living and working in the 21st century. Effective useof technology is integrated into educational programmes at all levels.A wide range of subjects is offered. Students have the opportunity to studyinnovative and creative programmes designed to make them think bothcreatively and critically.Included in these is a thinking skills programme designed to allow studentsto develop abilities in problem-solving and in dealing with new, evenunexpected, situations.Students also have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of sportingand cultural activities.There is a focus on the individual and the educational achievement andprogress of each student. A key component of this is the development ofindividual academic goals under the guidance of a teacher/mentor.At senior levels, students are prepared for the Cambridge InternationalExaminations (CIE): IGCSE, AS and A Levels. These internationally respectedand recognised qualifications will provide them with access to a wide rangeof tertiary institutions. ACG Strathallan has been recognised as one of thetop Cambridge centres in New Zealand, with prize-winning students at bothIGCSE and AS Levels.The young women and men who attend ACG Strathallan College arerewarded with exceptional opportunities to maximise their potential andbecome innovative and creative.www.acgedu.com

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ACG Strathallan SchoolA C G S t r a t h a l l a n S C H O O LACG Strathallan Schoolprovides a high qualityeducation. In keepingwith ACG Strathallan’sphilosophies, emphasisis placed on providing acurriculum and learningenvironment thatactively encouragesstudents to reach theirpotential.What is learnt here will provide an important basis for future achievement. Attitudes and valuesthat are deemed important are affirmed, while enjoyment and personal success are also central.There is a strong emphasis on the value of academic work and all students are encouraged andsupported to strive to reach their potential. Individual attention is maximized in each classroom.Academic programmes are based around this objective and staff work closely with students toensure their success. A strong focus on literacy and numeracy, in order to prepare students fortheir secondary years and beyond, is a feature of the curriculum.Like the College, goal setting and mentoring are features of the ACG Strathallan School experience.The School offers a level of specialist teaching rarely seen in primary education. Specialistteachers in music, art, physical education and science allow students to enjoy experiencesthat will last a lifetime.ACG Strathallan School provides an excellent base for future development. It is a stimulatingand productive environment where the teamwork between teachers and students develops apositive work ethic and a love of learning.www.acgedu.com

ACG Strathallan PreschoolEducation starts at a youngage at ACG Strathallan.While childhood iscertainly a time forlearning and growing,the quality of earlyexperiences can shapea child’s future.The underlying emphasis is on helping children acquire a variety of important skills, knowledgeand attitudes that will affect their ability to learn, their personal development, their relationshipsand their future achievement.ACG Strathallan Preschool encourages children to see learning as both enjoyable and usefuland it provides a strong foundation for future intellectual, social and physical development.There is a strong emphasis on oral language development and opportunities for thinking,problem-solving and experimenting.The programme also includes opportunities for self-expression and discovery.Expert staff ensure children have a positive start to learning so they are well prepared forfurther schooling.Enrolments for either weekly or daily attendance are available.A C G S t r a t h a l l a n P R E S C H O O L

SOS is a committee of parentswhose focus is to raise the profileof ACG Strathallan and develop anetwork of interaction by organisingfunctions that include the wholefamily and wider community.SOS also engage in fundraisingactivities through the use ofcorporate sponsorship, trust fundapplications and donations. Allefforts made by the SOS team helpto enhance the school communityand facility and benefit the childrenof ACG Strathallan.SOS school events include familybarbecues, mum’s days out,family socials and art festivals.www.sos.org.nzwww.acgedu.com

A C G S T R A T H A L L A NMANUKAUHARBOURHAYFIELDWAYOAKLANDS RDKARAKAHINGAIA RDSOUTHERN MOTORWAYPAPAKURAVIAOVERBRIDGEPAPAKURAINTERCHANGESTRATHALLANSITEMANUKAUHARBOURACG Strathallan College, School and PreschoolHayfield Way, RD 1 Papakura 2580, AucklandTelephone: +64 9 295 0830Facsimile: +64 9 295 0833Email: strathallan@acgedu.comwww.acgedu.comAs at March 2009, every attempt was made to present accurate information in this prospectus.Academic Colleges Group reserves the right to change without notice programmes, terms andconditions both before and after students’ admission.