If your son is studying for NCEA for 2017, the NCEA fee of $76.70 must be paid in order to receive his results. This fee is to be paid to the school before August 18 2017. However:

Financial assistance is available if you fit into one of the following categories:

· Are on a benefit or have a community services card

· Are on a low income and could apply for a community services card

· Have 2 or more candidates in your family at any secondary school in New Zealand and would end up paying more than $200 in NCEA fees

Then you can apply for financial assistance and the rate of fees drops considerably – reducing to $20 per student or $30 per family.

Financial Assistance forms have been email out, but if have lost the email please ring Sandra for an application form on 3757-057 Ext 381, or email her on skm@shirley.school.nz. Alternatively ask your son to collect a form from the school reception Mrs McKernan or Mr McIntosh.

Forms are also available online at:

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/qualifications-and-standards/qualifications/ncea/Application-For-Financial-Assistance.pdf

Families who received Financial Assistance in 2016 must complete a new application form to qualify for assistance in 2017

NZTA Class 1 Drivers Licence NCEA Credit Award

The New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence Unit Standards are available to all students who are working towards gain a motor vehicle licence. Credits from these standards can count towards student’s record of learning on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. Students can gain up to 8 NCEA credits by passing tests associated with obtaining a Class 1 drivers licence. Please note, a Class 1 drivers licence only applies to cars, heavier vehicles and motorcycles are not included in this Unit Standard.

· 29363 – Learn to drive a vehicle within the conditions of a Class 1 New Zealand learner driver licence. (Level 1, 2 credits)

· 29364 – Drive a vehicle within the conditions of a Class 1 New Zealand restricted driver licence. (Level 2, 4 credits)

· 29365 – Drive a vehicle within the conditions of a Class 1 New Zealand full driver licence. (Level 2, 2 credits)

Once a student has completed each stage of their Class 1 Driver Licence, they can be awarded these standards and gain credits on their Record of Achievement through a “recognition of prior learning” process. Students who wish to gain these credits need to obtain and complete the “NZTA Class 1 Driver Licence – Recognition of Prior Learning” form (available from the student office), bring the completed form to school along with their official photographic licence, and present this to Mr McIntosh, or Mr Gilmore who sight the official licence, photocopy the official licence for authenticity purposes, and complete the last section of the form.

Alan McIntosh

Principals Nominee