Our learning support team is responsible for:
- Advocating with and on behalf of our ākonga, whānau and kaiako to empower their voices so that all will have greater learning experiences.
- Supporting ways to identify trends in order to remove barriers for ākonga, whānau and kaiako in our kāhui ako.
- Developing critical partnerships to ensure there is equity and effective collaboration so our ākonga ecperience success and positive outcomes.
Introducing our Learning Support Team
The team encompases our school whakataukī, He kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea – The seed will not be lost, into our daily support of learners at our kura.
Learning Area Leader for Learning Support: Amy Howley
Learning Support Coordinator: Lisa Crawford
SENCo: Donna Nichol
ORS Specialist Teachers: Deborah Dunlop-Stenhouse and Jessica Love
Our classroom teachers are supported by our awesome Kaiwhakatere team (teacher aides).
If you have any questions or concerns around the individualised support options please email LS@rollestoncollege.nz.
Read more about the learning support team.
English language learners
Our mission is to empower our learners to transform their lives, communities and futures.
Kia ora koutou, bula, nǐ hǎo, goeie dag, kon'nichiwa, hola. Here at Rolleston College, our English language teaching staff assist students of non-English speaking backgrounds, assisting with learning the English language, vocabulary development and an understanding of grammatical rules.
Our ESOL programme runs throughout year 9 to year 13. The classes are taught in small groups to help with overall academic success. ESOL students in the junior school receive four periods of English language learning per week.
ESOL students in the senior school can receive 3-4 periods of English language learning. During this time they are developing their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to ensure they achieve academic success in their mainstream classes.
Through our ESOL programme, all senior students have the opportunity to attain 15 Level 1, 15 Level 2 and 15 Level 3 NCEA credits. Our ESOL programme also prepares our students for the NCEA Literacy examination.
Our ESOL staff
Cindy-Rose Ernstzen
Aneta Matagi
If you have questions or concerns about our programme, please email us at ESOL@rollestoncollege.nz.
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