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Johnsonville
Wellington 6440
Learning Support
The Learning Support Department assists teachers to support and monitor progress for students with particular learning difficulties or with special abilities. Generally this support takes part in the regular class setting. Parents and students can discuss concerns with subject or form teachers who will then seek assistance from the Learning Support Department, or, they may contact the Department themselves.
Students with major special education needs are offered an Individual Education Plan (IEP) Parents should indicate special needs on the enrolment card.
For students experiencing difficulty with written work, reading or spelling, some tuition is offered on a whole class basis.
A Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour also assists on a part time basis for students with moderate needs. Referrals for this service must be made through the school Guidance Counsellor, year level Dean or HOD Learning Support.
Subject based extension is currently offered within the regular class room setting in a mixed- ability environment. Other extension opportunities can be found in the many clubs and co-curricular activities offered at Onslow such as debating, drama, theatresports, cultural and sporting activities.
A separate pamphlet details the school's philosophy and learning programme for students with special academic ability and is available on request.
The Learning Support Department offers help to senior students who are referred by parents or teachers or who refer themselves. students with the greatest need have priority. Study skills workshops are compulsory for Year 11 students and are offered on a voluntary basis to students at other levels.
News
Recent Rowing Prizegiving
Monday 20th May 2013
The Wellington Rowing Club Prize Giving was held last Saturday 18 May and Onslow College rowers were awarded in the foll...
Read more »OPEN EVENING 2013
Thursday 9th May 2013
Onslow College Open Evening, Wednesday 12 June 2013, 5.00-7.00pm. From 5.00pm until 6.20pm we invite you to make a ci...
Read more »ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS AVAILABLE...
Thursday 9th May 2013
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE NOW FROM ONSLOW COLLEGE These are available for purchase online now.View the book on...
Read more »Parent Information Evening 'Fostering Resilience in Teens' - Wednesday 15 May 7-9pm
Tuesday 7th May 2013
We are very pleased to host a Parent Evening on "Fostering Resilience in Teens" next Wednesday from 7-9pm in the Staff R...
Read more »WINTER SPORT COACHES NEEDED!!!!!!
Friday 3rd May 2013
Coaches Needed! College sport cannot run without significant input from our community. We are lucky to have a dedicat...
Read more »Important Dates to be aware of
Thursday 28th February 2013
Reports & Report EveningsThis year we plan to trial a different system for report evenings, by combining some evenin...
Read more »Congratulations to Charlotte Flanagan....
Monday 18th February 2013
Charlotte was part of the New Zealand Ladies Rifle Team that competed in the Tri-Nations competition in South Africi...
Read more »Important Dates for Term 1 2013
Friday 25th January 2013
Start of Year Timetable: Monday 28 January - Course confirmation for Year 12 at 9.30am in the Hall and Year 13 at 1pm ...
Read more »Basketball Coaches and Managers Wanted 2013 Season
Wednesday 12th December 2012
The Basketball Committee are seeking volunteer Coaches and Managers for our Junior and Senior teams for 2013. Applicat...
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