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School Profile
- Co-educational state school, Years 9 - 13
- Commencing 2004 at Year 9
- Capacity (2008) 1500 students
- One of two new “schools for the 21st century”
- Location: Chapel Road (opposite Botany Town Centre)
Features of the College:
- Built on the “whanau house” concept
- Emphasis on academic challenge and personal developmentFocus on a blend of best practice (from international and NZ - wide research)
- Support programmes for high ability /gifted students; special needs students and remediation
- ICT – rich, 21st century technology incorporated into the learning process (enabling self-paced, self-directed and anywhere – anytime learning)
- Thinking & learning skills; integrated learning and revision/assessment skills programmes
- Authentic and contextual learning opportunities
- Focus on the individual, ’ through a unique ‘mentoring’ programme
- Innovative practice and high calibre staff