Start of Year Information
School Start/Finish Times
School normally starts every day at 8:45 and finishes at 3:15 except Tuesday when the day starts at 9:30.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to retain students at school until 4:15
2010 Commencement Dates
Tue/Wed 2nd/3rd Feb
10.00am - 2.00pm: Course Confirmation for all Year 12, 13 & 14 students.
Please bring NCEA results slip.
Wed 3rd Feb
10.00am - 11.30am: Testing for Year 9 Students not tested on 11 November (students advised)
Thur 4th Feb
9.00 am - 10.00 am: Powhiri for Year 9 and new students at other levels (meet in hall)
Thur 4th Feb
10.00 am - 3.15 pm Year 9 Students (meet in hall) – (bring own lunch)
Year 9 Rock & Water Programme
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm: Year 11 Students (meet in hall)
Fri 5th Feb
8.50 am - 3.15 pm: Year 9 Orientation Programme - (bring own lunch)
Mon 8th Feb
11.00 am - 12.30 pm: Years 12/13/14 (meet in hall)
1.30 pm - 3.00 pm: Year 10 Students (meet in hall)
Tue 9th Feb
8.50 am - 3.15 pm: Full school day for all students
Powhiri
All new students are expected to attend the powhiri. They must be in uniform and meet in the hall at 9.00 am.
The powhiri will conclude by 10.00 am. Parents are welcome to come.
Students will need to make their own transport arrangements to and from school that day.
Please note, the powhiri will be held wet or fine.
Student Uniform
Uniform can be purchased from the Taita College Uniform Shop which is located at the southern end of the hall
An appointment can be arranged by telephoning Mrs Coffey on extension 235
School Bus Routes
Buses will commence on Tuesday 9 February.
Stokes Valley to Taita College - depart 7.55 am from Kamahi Street depot (9.00 am on a Tuesday)
Route 820 - Via Stokes Valley Rd (departs top of Stokes Valley Rd)
Route 827 - Via Stokes Valley Rd/George St/Logie St/Holborn Drv
Route 828 - Via Stokes Valley Rd/Hawthorn Cres/Glen Rd/Tawhai Str/Horoeka St
Westfield/Queensgate to Taita College (public bus) - departs 8.12am (9.12am on a Tuesday)
Route 121 - Via High Street/Daysh Street Ramp/Naenae Centre/Cambridge Terrace/Eastern Hutt Road
After school - Route 822 (school bus) - 3.30pm
School Donation/Subject Fees
$120 per year for one student / $100 per student for two or more.
$25 for junior students or $30 for senior students taking Food & Nutrition (compulsory) - students will not be eligible to do practical work until the fee is paid.
The money received from donations is used to purchase library books, do photocopying for students, buy prizes for prizegiving, subsidise sport and cultural activities within the school, help cover costs of the school van, production of the college magazine and provide extra materials across the curriculum.
Automatic Payments
Parents wishing to set up an automatic payment should contact Freda Kelly, Executive Officer, on extension 205.
Funds accumulated can be used to purchase uniform, stationery, or pay for any other expenses that may arise in regard to a student’s education.
As part of the agreement, we ask that the school donation be paid from the AP once other costs have been met.
Stationery
PAPERPLUS, 228 High Street, Lower Hutt, will supply stationery at very competitive rates to Taita College students and donate 5% back to the school. We suggest you purchase the bulk of your child's stationery prior to school starting. Year 9 students will be advised of their option choices on 4 February and Year 10 on 8 February. All subject workbooks are purchased from the college.
Click on the relevant year below for an online stationery list.
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