HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PUBLIC MEETING

Petra Bagust speaking on Parenting in a Digital Age
Jo Robson speaking on the possibilities that exist for schools starting in this technological era
Warren Peat outlining the role of the KingsWay Trust in the provision for a new college with a Christian special character
A panel to answer some great questions from the floor

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

The year structure preferred by most is Year 0-6 and Year 7-13

Positive responses were received about having an option for a contemporary Christian college with an open growth mindset in the local area

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why a new college for the area?

If you live in the wider Warkworth region, you’ll know it’s growing fast! Auckland Council projects a 400% population increase, and the Snells Beach and Mahurangi Peninsula is set to also double in population. KingsWay Trust aims to offer a Christian secondary education for our growing community.

Where will the new college be located?

In 2016 KingsWay Trust purchased 14 hectares of rural land with classrooms, offices, tennis courts and an auditorium on site in Snells Beach on Goodall Drive, adjacent to the KingsWay Trust-owned Horizon School which currently offers Years 0 - 8.

What will the new college be like?

All KingsWay Trust schools around New Zealand, while uniquely responsive to their own communities, share some commonly held values. The new college in Snells Beach will cater for students in Year 7-13 and will provide an education which has a positive culture based on Christian values like faith in God, hope for the future, and love for ourselves, others and the world around us. We have a progressive educational approach as we want to prepare our students for their futures rather than our pasts. We will be committed to each learner as a whole person, and develop a curriculum that is responsive and, as much as possible, integrated with real life.

When is this likely to happen?

Timeline to date:

September 2016 – we were pleased to host a public community meeting in September 2016 with the local community in which we outlined our thoughts and gathered initial feedback, suggestions and questions from our community. These are valuable to us and will be considered by the team as we begin to plan for our new college.

March 2017 – KingsWay Trust’s application for a new college has been received by the Ministry of Education Auckland office in March 2017 and is going through the processes for sign off by the Minister of Education.

To date, verbal feedback from the Ministry has been positive and we look forward to getting moving as soon as we get the green light! We expect that to be by 2020 but we will keep you posted.

How do I keep informed?

We have a Facebook page which will be updated regularly with answers to frequently asked questions, and an email database which you are welcome to join.

SO WHAT DO YOU THINK?

If you like the general concept and support it – please join with others and add your name to this growing private Expression of Interest List. Please use the form below. If you’d like to be kept informed, please add your email address so we can keep you in the loop.

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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Hit the streets!

We really want to hear from all members of the community – no matter if you have school aged children or not. We’d like everyone to have their say. Right now, we’re asking for help taking an Expression of Interest form door-to-door in our communities so we can get an indication of interest from the community and to collect people’s honest opinion. If you can help, please sign up below and download and print the form to get started.

Spread the word

We’d love everyone in our community to have a chance to hear and be heard. Help us spread the word. Download and print these PDF posters or flyers advertising the event that can be placed on shop windows, at lunchrooms and around our community. Don't have a printer? Email info@newcollege.co.nz to get some!

Bring a friend

Ask your neighbours and friends if they can come along. Get your local group represented. Help us spread the word – and let’s shape our community together!

Get Social

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Other ways you want to help?

If you have other ways you think you could help, please email info@newcollege.co.nz.

Thanks for being part of shaping our community and the future face of secondary education in our growing area.

For media related inquiries, resources or help, please contact Warren - warren@kingswaytrust.com

Footnotes & Research Cited

[1] Auckland Council, Future Urban Land Supply Strategy, Adopted 12 November 2015, Page 21. Link.

[2] Auckland Council, District Plan Rodney, Chapter 12, Special Zones 20, Page 1. Link.

[3] Pedersen Pierce Ltd, Managing Auckland School Aged Population Roll Growth, Warkworth Area, March 2015, Mahurangi Area Report, Page 27. Local Matters, 31 August 2015, ‘Schools under pressure as population boom looms’. Link.

[4] Pedersen Pierce Ltd, Managing Auckland School Aged Population Roll Growth, Warkworth Area, March 2015, Mahurangi Area Report, Page 25.