Learning Support Centre

  • Ext 233  Sarah Neal

The Te Awamutu College Learning Support Centre provides specific programmes to address individual learning and behavioural needs. It caters for all learners – both extension and those needing support. It is a centre for learning excellence.

The Learning Support Centre Offers:

  • Learning Support classes for Year 9 and if required, Year 10

  • Experienced committed staff; high staff/pupil ratio

  • A purpose built building

  • Liaison with classroom teachers

  • Te Kura (Correspondence school) supervision

  • NCEA Special Assessment Conditions support

  • “Learning Success” – a computer based programme providing extra reading, spelling and mathematics support

  • Facilitation of students into mainstream education

  • Liaison with outside agencies (GSE, OT, RTLB, RTV etc)

  • Learning Support Assistants (LSA) support for eligible students

In the Learning Support Centre we recognise the importance of providing students with a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere. We acknowledge the importance of building self-esteem as well as empowering students to be self-responsible learners. We believe that our Centre provides students with opportunities to realise their full potential and achieve successes at their level.