Learning Support
AGS Mission Statement
Auckland Grammar School will encourage each boy to recognise and develop his individual potential to the full and gain pride and satisfaction through setting demanding personal goals and striving to attain them. The School will encourage the development of the whole person to produce young men who are ready, willing and able to assume useful roles in society and to be responsible citizens, some of whom will be international, national and local leaders, and all of whom will be sensitive to the needs of others.
OUR GOAL
To make learning happen by removing the barriers
What are the barriers to learning?
Learning disabilities and difficulties
Expecting to fail
Poor skills in organising
Poor time management
Previous failure
Lack of concentration
Low self-esteem
Lack of confidence
Distractable behaviour
Lack of prior learning
Lack of motivation
Who can we help?
Boys with learning disabilities and learning difficulties.
Those with Special Teaching Needs (intellectual and physical).
Boys who need organisational skills and time management skills.
Boys whose behaviour (distractability, poor concentration) prevents them from learning.
Boys who are ill or injured.
All areas provide:
Additional support in curriculum
Individual and small group tuition in Reading, Spelling, Writing and Mathematics
Assistance with personal organisation
Learning strategies for students
Development of self-confidence and self-esteem
A safe place for learning
Implementation of IEPs
Special Needs and Remedial Learning
Mrs Lyn Rawlinson
IEPS: Individual Educational Programmes for those with special teaching needs. These programmes are planned with parents and classroom teachers. Assessment of students to ensure appropriate support is put in place. Teachers and Teacher Aides for in-class and individual support in all curriculum areas. Parent Tutors: a guided tutoring programme involving a large group of volunteers who provide one-on-one teaching for 100 boys for 1 1/2 hours per week.
SPECIAL EXAMINATION and assessment provisions for boys who qualify for reader/writer, extra time, assistance.
MONITORING OF CORRESPONDENCE courses for those doing additional or special subjects.
A SAFE PLACE for boys who are ill or injured.
Form 5 CAS (Career Studies)
Mr Brien McCrea
A special Form 5 subject option for less academic boys who need time to develop their learning skills. Students will work with a variety of Unit Standards which count towards their NCEA Level 1 qualification. Units of work are drawn from Driving Laws, First Aid, Health and Fitness, Touch Typing and Tourism.