Through whānau and families, staff, and students working together, we know we can learn, achieve, and succeed as individuals and as a community.
Our team of professional and dedicated Support Staff, Teachers, and Specialists work together to design quality educational programmes for students with special learning needs. We teach the New Zealand Curriculum with a focus on the key competencies, to provide a holistic programme which is centred on the individual needs of each student.
Our students are aged between 5 and 21 years of age, and learn either at our Base School in Taradale, or in one of our satellite classes at Nelson Park School, Tamatea Primary School, Tamatea Intermediate, and Tamatea High School. Many of our young adult students enjoy preparing for life after school at Te Rangimarie, our Transition Centre in Bridge Pa.
We are dedicated in providing specialist services for our students and family whānau to support successful educational outcomes. Our Staff and FAST provide a seamless service for our students and their family whānau. We work closely with family whānau, our teaching and support staff, and outside agencies such as the Child Development Service (CDS) and the Ministry of Education to ensure a holistic and collaborative approach. Our Staff embed specialist programmes into our students’ school day. Specialists goals align with the New Zealand Curriculum and Key Competencies.
It was wonderful to have so many of our students back at school last week. Staff and students enjoyed reconnecting and getting back into school routines. This week sees some more students returning which is fantastic. We are so looking forward to having you all back as soon as you are ready.
Kia Ora Koutou
Following the Prime Ministers announcement yesterday about moving to Alert Level 3, the Special Principals Association NZ (SEPAnz) has written a letter to all families to outline some key messages about the approach that Specialist Schools throughout New Zealand will be taking. I will be in touch with further information as we work through the complexities of the situation.
The letter can be found on the link below.
Ngā Mihi
Diane