Learning Support and Extension Programmes
We hold high aspirations for every learner and support these by partnering with their whānau and communities to design and deliver education that responds to their needs and sustains their identities, languages, and cultures.
The Learning Support Team coordinates opportunities and experiences for students with learning difficulties, gifted and talented students, and others requiring additional learning support. Our Junior Curriculum Supports encompass a range of programs, including structured literacy, a refreshed junior school curriculum with a focus on literacy skills, inclusion, and specialized support from external agencies such as RTLB (Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour), MOE (Ministry of Education), and CAPs Hauraki.
In addition to these curriculum supports, we offer alternative supports such as brick club, a sensory space for student regulation, tools and equipment for construction, and opportunities for alternative education pathways.
To meet diverse physical, emotional, sensory, medical, and learning needs, we provide Special Assessment Conditions (SAC). These conditions offer flexibility in how learners can access and demonstrate their learning and apply to both internal and external assessments towards CAA (Common Assessment Activity), NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement), and New Zealand Scholarship. SAC provisions may include the use of a reader or writer assistant, rest breaks, access to quiet spaces, and Braille or enlarged papers. Specific SACs, such as a reading assistant, may also be integrated into the ongoing learning support a student receives throughout the year.
Junior SENCO: Mrs Rachel Purcell rachelp@haurakiplains.school.nz
Senior SENCO: Mrs Jacqui-May Allison-Dodds jacqui-maya@haurakiplains.school.nz
Deputy Principal: Mrs Laura Dowding laurad@haurakiplains.school.nz
Google Classroom:
Parents are encouraged to sign up for announcements via each Google Classroom. In February, parents/caregivers will receive an invite via email to subscribe to weekly summaries of classroom learning.
Tutorials:
Student-led tutorials available through the Academic Council. Details will be in the Daily Notices.
Homework:
In order to consolidate learning at school and develop sound work habits, a reasonable amount of homework is expected from students. It is not intended that homework should be burdensome, but to be of value, it must be regular.
Often homework is in the form of a long term assignment. Students can best manage these assignments by spending a little time each night working on them.
At Years 9 and 10, students will be required to do approximately 2 – 3 hours per week, extending to 5 or more hours for senior students. Parents are encouraged to contact the child's Dean if you have a concern about homework.