Trinity Catholic College
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing Trinity Catholic College to be your new home and learning environment. We hope that you will be very happy here. Read more…International Department - Key Contacts
The Homestay Coordinator, Kim Cross, is likely to be the first point of contact for any issues. A member of Trinity Catholic College's ... Read more…Homestay Rules: The Basics
Each homestay may have their own rules, but there are some things that are universal in NZ homestays: Read more…Phone and Internet Use
We expect that all Trinity Catholic College international students have easy access to the internet, for both school and personal ... Read more…Medical Care and Health
All international students are covered by comprehensive medical insurance, but there are many things that can feature as part of NZ ... Read more…Going Out and Curfew
Of course, we encourage our students to make friends and spend time with them. There are however some ground rules that keep you safe. Read more…Video: NauMai (Welcome)
NauMai is a NZ government website that explains everything an international student needs to know about studying here. Read more…You and the NZ Law
18 Years old is the age in NZ where many rights and responsibilities change. See below for some of the main points that may differ ... Read more…Transportation and Travel
We encourage our international students to take part in extracurricular and social activities, so this is likely to require transport ... Read more…Driving
There are extremely strict rules around driving in New Zealand for international students in secondary schools - these rules are made ... Read more…Working Part Time
It is possible to work part time while studying, but this requires a change in your visa and excellent time management skills. Read more…Living Independently/Flatting
Even if a student is over 18 years old, we do not allow students to live on their own in studio accommodation or to flat with others. ... Read more…Questionnaire for the first week with your Host Family
We understand that getting to know a new family can be a little awkward, so here's some things that you could fill out together so you ... Read more…
