Takapuna Grammar School

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Takapuna Grammar Centre for Business & Enterprise

Welcome to the Takapuna Grammar School Centre for Business & Enterprise. Takapuna Grammar is committed to creating enterprising life long learners who will invest in not only their own future, but the future sustainability of New Zealand and the world itself.

Simon Lamb
Principal

Advisory Group

The Takapuna Grammar Centre for Business & Enterprise is guided by an Advisory Group. This group is made up of key members of the Takapuna and Devonport business community. The Advisory Group’s role is to recommend the direction of the Takapuna Grammar Centre for Business & Enterprise to ensure it is delivering quality programmes which are aligned to the dynamics and expectations of successful business within New Zealand and internationally. They also select laureates, members of the business community who are recognised for their talent, experience and expertise in the area of business and enterprise. The Advisory Group gives the Business & Enterprise Centre strong credible connections with modern and successful business practice. The Advisory Group evaluates and advises the direction of the programme and determines the laureate. The laureates are essential to the Business & Enterprise Centre as they offer inspiration and credibility to the business and enterprise centre itself. Foundations in Business & Enterprise The Business & Enterprise programme is established for students at each of the three senior year levels. It gives current students a strong foundation in business and enterprise establishing a basis for future study or opportunity. The courses prescribed at each level are:

Programme Design

The Takapuna Grammar Centre for Business & Enterprise School operates on 2 levels:
1. The Secondary School Business & Enterprise Programme
2. Foundations in Business & Enterprise

1. The Secondary School Business & Enterprise Programme

Foundations in Business & Enterprise The Business & Enterprise programme is established for students at each of the three senior year levels. It gives current students a strong foundation in business and enterprise establishing a basis for future study or opportunity. The courses prescribed at each level are:

- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Accounting/Economics
- A Science
- Thinking Skills
- Business Studies, Entrepreneurship and Leadership

The course is structured around these options. Students apply and are selected to be in the Takapuna Grammar School Centre for Business & Enterprise.

Takapuna Grammar School is committed to NCEA however the Takapuna Grammar Centre of Business & Enterprise will take up Cambridge International for the Business & Enterprise programme as NZQA does not offer the assessment of subjects we think are vital for business and enterprise. Should NCEA offer equivalent achievement standards in the future we will offer these.

Student performance in the Takapuna Grammar School Centre for Business & Enterprise will be assessed by the Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level papers. Cambridge International is recognised and valued overseas and within New Zealand. It is important that students realise that with this qualification there must be a full commitment to one assessment package. Students who do commit to the Business & Enterprise programme will have an opportunity to pursue one additional subject of their choice, one they may hold a passion for which is not included above.

Students involved in this course will have foundations from which to launch further university study and further business opportunity and experience both in New Zealand and overseas.

The staff and students of the Business & Enterprise Programme will receive advice and assistance from The University of Auckland Business School. This commitment is secured by a memorandum of understanding between Takapuna Grammar and The University of Auckland Business School which is aimed at improving the quality of education in business and enterprise in New Zealand and the promotion of an enterprise culture.


2. Takapuna Grammar Centre for Business & Enterprise Programme
The Takapuna Grammar Centre for Business & Enterprise offers a programme for the members of the business community. It is designed for those already engaged in business seeking some training to professionally support their interest or expertise. This programme is ideal for those who are already in business or those simply interested in some personal development in the area of business and enterprise. Driven by demand, possible topics available are: - International Relations - Franchising - Risk Management - Inspirational Leadership & Reflection - Global Sustainability - Cross cultural communication The Takapuna Grammar School Centre for Business & Enterprise will engage experienced practitioners to provide a quality and pragmatic programme to candidates.


Rationale
The Takapuna Grammar School community members are renowned for their enterprising nature and seek the best for themselves and their community. With national discussion about the notion of business and enterprise in New Zealand, Takapuna Grammar School pioneers a Business and Enterprise centre within and beyond the programmes traditionally expected in secondary schools. There is a keen interest in Takapuna Grammar School. This combined with a culture of business and enterprise ensures the project is destined to be both successful and enterprising.

Vision

Vision Takapuna Grammar School is valued as the centre of education on the Devonport and Takapuna Peninsula. “Aspiring to Personal Excellence” encapsulates the commitment to teaching and learning at Takapuna Grammar School. The school is committed to life long learning and the capacity it has to provide education to the wider community.