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Curriculum at Shirley Boys High School |
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Extension
Programmes
To extend high ability students in the
school, special programmes have been
developed. The progress of such students is
carefully monitored to ensure that only
those able to take advantage of, and benefit
from them, are included.
The school in 1996 appointed an Extension
Programme Co-ordinator to oversee and plan
with individual students [in conjunction
with their parent(s)] their own individual
education programme.
Reading and Mathematics
Specialist reading teachers ensure that
students who need extra help receive
appropriate assistance. This includes
one-to-one teaching, small group work,
teaching parents to teach, and literacy
camps. A programme for assistance in
Mathematics is being developed. Recent
initiatives have included the use of year 13
students as tutors in these areas.
Library
The Library plays a major role in the
curriculum. We are fortunate to have one of
the few Trained Full-time Teacher-Librarians
in New Zealand. This allows our students to
benefit from the inclusion of planned
research units, allowing the development of
information and research skills across the
curriculum. As a result their confidence and
competence in individual learning, study and
research is enhanced. The use of technology
is a major focus for the Library.
Subjects at Marian College
A number of our senior students have
their subject requirements met by taking
classes at Marian College, an arrangement
reciprocated with the College to allow wider
choices for students of both schools.
Multi-level courses
Sometimes a student's best interests are
served by doing multi-level study, e.g.
doing two subjects at year 11 level and
three at year 12. The school meets these
needs wherever possible. |
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