LEARNING ENHANCEMENT SUPPORT

As a College, we welcome all students to our inclusive community. We endeavor to provide equitable opportunities for all of our students, recognising, and meeting the learning and wellbeing needs of all.

Learning Enhancement

Some students learn differently. These differences can range from gifted and talented to students with dyslexia, English Language Learners, dyspraxia, or a combination of these. Teacher Aides work in the classroom to support these students.

Karen Borella is our Head of Learning Enhancement and Support. This Department also includes Gifted and Talented and English Language enhancement.

Special Assessment Condtions

As students approach their senior school years, Special Assessment Conditions can be applied for to NZQA. Information is gathered on students during Y7 through to Y10 and often students would have had support in class. The school uses Prose Reading Assessment and LUCID LASS to support applications to NZQA. If you have any concerns about your child please contact Karyn Borella on: kbo@cathcollege.school.nz

English Language Learners (ELL)

Many of our students learn English as an additional language.  We have a team of caring teachers and teacher aides who support them as they improve both their conversational and academic English.  Students who are new to the school can expect to have their English ability assessed before they are placed into classes. Janet Zapanta leads the ELLs area and can be contacted on: jz@cathcollege.school.nz

Gifted and Talented Education

Not only does Catholic Cathedral College achieve leading academic results, we also have an extensive programme dedicated to identifying and extending our Gifted and Talented students. ​​​​​​​

The GATE programme at Catholic Cathedral College is built upon three main principles: Identification, Enrichment, Acceleration.

Christal Leung leads our GATE programme and can be contacted on: chl@cathcollege.school.nz