By Shona Mckenzie | Posted: Thursday October 24, 2024
Our programmes support and extend students to meet their individual learning requirements.
Programmes are delivered by:
Specialist teachers
Teacher aides
Resource teachers of learning and behaviour (RTLB)
Social worker, Mana Ake and the school health nurse to support students and families
Programmes Include:
ESOL: Focused group support for speakers of other languages
Literacy: Small groups focused on phonics and reading comprehension
STEPS: Vocabulary and spelling programme
Mathematics: Computer based Maths Buddy programme and Numicon
SPEC: An alternative programme for students to access Inquiry Learning
Student Support
Mr Mark Russell, our Learning Support Coordinator (LSC), is responsible for Student Support and Well-Being. This specialised role emphasises the importance of our students' physical and social development. Mark is available to support both students and parents, ensuring students can make the most of the opportunities available. If you would like to talk to Mark please book an appointment mrussell@casebrook.school.nz
The following Mentoring and Leadership Groups run throughout the year:
Te Pihi Ora, Mana Wahine (Girls) and Tama Tu (Boys)
These three programmes aim to cultivate healthy relationships, personal identity, and leadership potential, with a focus on developing social skills.
Voice to Voice
The purpose of Voice to Voice it to support Year 7-8 students by focusing on the key competencies of managing self and relating to others, as well as resilience and other life skills. The programme aims to teach and support students from all backgrounds through peer discussion groups.
Girls Self Defence
A trained professional comes into the school to work with girls to build their confidence through self defence skills.
Youth workers
Casebrook is fortunate enough to have youth workers from Papanui Youth Development.
Pastoral Care Committee (C.W.S.T/ RTLB Liaison/ Mana Ake Liaison/ Public Health Nurse)
This team meet on a regular basis to monitor and support the well-being of all students.