Thank you for taking the time to consider Springbank School for your child.  Education is one of the most important investments you can make for your child’s future.

Springbank ... Your Choice

• Safe and caring environment with positive family values.
• Building character and self-belief.
• Leading School of Enterprise and entrepreneurship.
• International Cambridge Qualifications to open your child’s window to the world.
• Peaceful, rural setting in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
• An abundance of outdoor, recreational and sporting experiences to develop physical capability.

Your Investment

Parents pay annual tuition fees as follows:

NZ Residents

• A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 is payable with the enrolment application
• A $1000 bond is payable when students start at Springbank.  This is fully refundable at the end of your child’s schooling. 

International Students

• A non-refundable application fee of $200.00 is payable with the enrolment application
• Annual administration fee of $1,000
• Homestay (if applicable) $220 per week

 All Students

Additional fees are charged to cover stationery, field trips, recreational, cultural and sporting activities and examination entry fees.  These costs will be advised as required for each individual student.

CORE VALUES

HONESTY

• Have integrity
• Be responsible and accountable

SELF-BELIEF

• Take pride in personal best
• Have an optimistic, ‘can-do’ attitude
• Aim for excellent achievement

COMPASSION & UNDERSTANDING

• Have a social interest in world issues and situations
• Value diversity, independence and individuality

RESPECT FOR SELF AND OTHERS

• Respect property and environment
• Practise courtesy, appreciation and gratitude
• Make a community contribution

STUDENT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

We develop these key personal attributes:

• Believe in yourself.
   Practise being confident and capable.
• Practise self-responsibility.
   “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.”
• Practise integrity.
   Do the right thing at the right time for the right reason.
• Attitude is everything.
   Have a positive attitude to life and to all that you do.
• Strive for your own individual best effort in all endeavours.
• Be persistent.  Focus and effort lead to success.
• Be consistent.  It is the daily commitment to doing the   best that you can that gets excellent results.
• Manage your time effectively.
• Plan, prioritise and set goals.  Evaluate your progress.
• Celebrate your successes.  Be proud of your achievements.
   

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
Our senior students sit the CIE examinations, beginning with IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) at Year 11 level.  We are delighted with last year’s IGCSE results.

Alexandra Bird was awarded the top mark in New Zealand for ICT (Computer Studies). 

The Year 11 class of students of varying ability all sat these IGCSE exams, and out of 103 papers examined they achieved passes in 100 papers – a pass rate of 97%.

16% of papers were A* (90%-100%)

39% of papers were A-A* (80%-100%)

85% of papers were C-A (60%-100%)

New Zealand Awards
Our students consistently achieve amongst the top 1% of New Zealand students in the international ICAS Mathematics, Science, English and Computer Studies competitions. 

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

• Northland trophy for the Most Outstanding Enterprise School  of the Year 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2009.
• National winners 2005, BP Challenge Most Innovative Product.
• National winners 2006-2008, BP Challenge Community Project  and Innovative Product.
• National finalists for the Young Enterprise Scheme for three  years.  Gained 2nd and 4th in New Zealand out of over 250  secondary schools, with one team winning a trip to Singapore  to study business first hand. 
• Top Northland Young Enterprise Company for 5 years.
• Individual winner of Northland’s Outstanding Enterprise  Student, 2008 and 2009.
• In 2002 with the guidance of two mentors, three  entrepreneurial senior girls bought a section, built and sold a  house in a prestigious Kerikeri subdivision.
• Distinction awards in the national Cambridge University Young  Enterprise Scheme examination.

Science

• Top student in Northland-winner of the Science and  Technology Fair.   NIWA award at the National Science and  Technology Fair.

Music

• A comprehensive core Music programme is taught  throughout the school and specialist music teachers provide  small group and individual tuition for a range of musical  instruments.  Students take part in interschool choir-based  musical events and school musicals.

Performing Arts and Communication

• Our students excel in effective communication, with  debating, formal speech competitions, drama and musical  productions.
• Students continue to be successful at the Northland  Performing Arts Festival, with trophies and awards in  singing, drama, mime, choral speaking, prepared speech,  dance and piano.
• Drama is a taught subject, with Junior School and  Middle/Senior School Drama productions a highlight.

Art

• We teach a comprehensive and exciting Visual Art   programme throughout the school, with specialist Art &  Design teaching in the senior school.  Students work in a  variety of media including paint, pastel, charcoal and  sculpture. We have an annual art exhibition and we  display students’ work in interschool and community  exhibitions.

Maths

• Top student in New Zealand several times in the challenging  National Bank Problem Solving Mathematics competition.
• Perfect scores in the Otago University Mathematics Problem- Solving Competition, and Certificates of Excellence.
• Consistently top placings each year in the Northland  MATHEX  competition (problem-solving Mathematics).

Sport

• Our Physical Education and Fitness programmes are a high- profile component.  We believe that physical fitness is a vital  part of every person’s life.  Our students are introduced to a  multitude of sporting experiences where the emphasis is on  enjoyment, team-work and skill building.
• Students represent the school in many sporting codes  including netball, soccer, cross country, swimming, hockey,  touch rugby, basketball, badminton, tennis, triathlon,  sailing, equestrian, surfing and athletics. 
• Several students have been Northland representatives in  sports such as athletics, hockey, rugby, swimming and  equestrian.
• Our Athletic Academy has produced some outstanding  individuals.  Several students represent Northland each  year at the NZ Track and Field Champs.  Students have  been placed 4th in N.Z. for javelin; and 3rd and 5th in  New  Zealand for pole-vault.  
• We were Northland’s only medal winner in the 2004 and  2007  National Secondary Schools Track and Field  championships.

When you choose Springbank School for your child, you join a wonderful community of parents who want the absolute best for their children.