School Liaison

In this section:

• Meet Scott
• School Visits
• Book a Tutor
• Campus Tours
• Student for a Day

Scott in Action:

 

Meet Scott

Scott Henderson is the School Liaison at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and thrives on the nonstop action the role offers. He really enjoys spreading his enthusiasm for education to the high school students of our region. There is never a dull moment between presentations, expos, events, campus tours and the myriad of other things going on.

"I am passionate about education and enjoy getting out there meeting people and trying to help young adults find their true direction in life. There are many more degree pathways now, and with the University of Waikato moving in to our campus in 2009 this is going to be a very exciting and rewarding year."

He is also the Regional Manager for a student exchange programme mentoring teenagers from across the globe, and has a background in ESOL teaching at the University of Waikato, teaching in Japan, and working in sales, marketing and tourism roles both in New Zealand and overseas.

Contact Scott:

To talk to Scott about any of our school liaison activities, please contact our Information Centre at 07 544 0920, ext 6891 or info@boppoly.ac.nz.

School Visits

Our school liaison can visit your school to discuss programme developments and study options with careers advisors and students. You may also wish tutors from specific programme areas to be involved. Visits can involve:

• guest speakers or tutors in class (you can see available speakers and Book a Tutor online),
• discussion with groups or individuals in class, careers time or lunchtime,
• careers or subject selection evenings,
• presentations.

Book a Tutor

Looking to add something new to your classroom mix?

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic has developed a fantastic opportunity for busy high school teachers. Our "Book a tutor" tool allows you to bring our leading experts direct to your classroom. This service is available for local Tauranga schools and as far as Waihi, Matamata and Whakatane. It is aimed at senior students across a range of subjects.

You’ll need a password to access the system.

If you are experiencing any difficulties with the system, please contact Scott Henderson, your School Liaison.

Campus Tours

Senior students can visit our excellent facilities and gain first had information about study options and student services. Tours can be general or tailored to suit your students' preferred programme areas, including speaking with tutorial staff and possible interactive activities. Tours of the both the Windermere Campus and Bongard Centre can be arranged on request.

Student for a Day

This is an ideal opportunity to experience studying at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic first-hand before enrolling in a full-time programme.

Book in to be a Student for a Day.

Senior students (years 11-13) can spend the day or half as a 'student' in their chosen subject area, where they can talk with tutors and students about the programme and career options, and investigate the facilities and services we have available on campus. Start and finish times for the days vary, depending on the programme selected. Tutors on some programmes prefer to have information sessions one on one with a student rather than have them sit in on the class.

Students will be met at the Information Centre of the appropriate campus and shown to the classroom or workshop.

Clothing and footwear should be appropriate to the programme. Heavy footwear is required in workshops; tracksuits are suitable for sports programmes; hospitality programmes require smart black and white clothing with covered shoes. Please check with Polytechnic staff when arranging.

Please book through the online Student for a Day form.