Literacy

Literacy is a key focus in all of the English programmes.

As well, the following courses may be available:

• Year 9 Literacy and Learning Support
• Year 10 Extra English
• Year 13 Literacy

Learning Support

Reader/Writer assistance is also available during all examinations for students with diagnosed learning difficulties. Students in this situation need to advise the school of their needs at the beginning of the year, so that they may be fully supported in class and during assessments.

It is a requirement of NZQA that the school can verify that a pupil has had ongoing support throughout their time at the college, before allowing them a reader/writer for external exams.

Parents, if you feel your son needs learning support, please make his needs known to the department, to enable us to put strategies in place to make his school experience the most positive it can be.