Learning Centre Vision Statement
To assist all students to minimise any challenges they face, to access the curriculum at their own level.
Rangitoto College provides an inclusive, mainstream environment for all students with additional needs. This means that our students will work in classes alongside their peers with curriculum adaption or extra support where appropriate.
The Learning Centre ensures that all students with additional needs are fully included within the school system. In addition, we provide support for these students to access the curriculum.
The Learning Centre is actively involved in identifying students who require Special Assessment Conditions (SAC) for external assessment both in NCEA and International Baccalaureate (IB) assessments. We also provide this SAC support to students in years 9-13 when required throughout the year. More information can be found on the eligibility requirements for SAC on the NZQA website here
The Learning Centre has two teachers, seven student support workers and two part time admin.
We also offer a friendly supportive place where students can gather at morning tea and lunch to build relationships in a safe and relaxing environment.
For those students who have an interest in sports but have challenges preventing them from participating in regular team events, we attend the Special Olympics Ribbon Days throughout the year, giving students the opportunity to take part in organised sport and represent Rangitoto College. From these events some students have been selected to participate in regional events in the wider Auckland area.
Aims of the Learning Centre
The Learning Centre aims to provide support for students in a variety of ways including:
- Welcoming friendly base at break and lunch
- Co-ordination of in class support
- Special conditions support
- Information gathering and dissemination to staff about student’s needs
- Organisation of Special Olympics events.
- Organisation of support for ORS funded students.
- Co-ordinates links to external services eg. RTLB support (Resource Teachers for Learning and Behaviour)
If you have any concerns or questions about your child’s additional learning needs please contact Jacqueline Allen or Liz Innes on 4770150 ext 822.
Rationale
Rangitoto College Learning Centre recognises and upholds the New Zealand Disability Strategy 2012 objectives.
100+ Students with additional needs are supported with their assessments
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