The school year
How many terms are in a year?
4
Is maths a compulsory subject in NZ?
Yes
What was different about my school (compared to your school!)
Girls only, uniform
What is a fun run?
A race that isn't competitive
What did my school do when we stopped wearing uniform?
The Wharf Jump - jump into the ocean in our uniforms
5
Is art a compulsory subject in NZ?
No
What was my secondary school called?
Wellington Girls' College
What is another name for sports day?
Athletics day
What do we call the senior school dances?
Year 12/13 ball
Why do we start school in January instead of September?
Because our summer is at the end/start of the year
Media studies
What colour was my uniform?
Teal/blue (with white shirts)
What is a school house?
Groups all of the students are sorted into to earn points.
What is a leavers' jersey?
A jersey (jumper, sweatshirt etc.) with the name of your school, the year you graduated, and the names of everyone in your year.
How long are our small holidays between terms?
2 weeks
What is the name of the subject in which you create clothes?
Fashion Design
What colour was my house?
purple
What is tug of war?
A game where two teams pull on a rope, trying to make the other team fall over
What is Prizegiving?
A ceremony at the end of the year where students win awards (for academics, sports, music etc)
How many year levels are there in NZ?
13
What is Te Reo Māori?
The indigenous language of New Zealand
What was my school mascot called?
The Teal Seal
What is a chant?
A song/phrase that a big group of people say to support a team.
Why was there a bouncy castle in my school hall?
Because it was year 13 prank day