The services provided by the Learning Support Department at Avonside Girls’ High School are designed to identify and/or reduce existing barriers between an akonga and their best potential in school.
These barriers may affect learning, social interaction or kura engagement. Therefore, if you have a concern about the progress of your tamariki, please contact either the Head of Learning Support (SENCo) Mr. Patrick Price, our Learning Support Coordinators Kirsty Clark or Angela Dye Hayes or our school office by phone +64 3 389 7199 or email office@avonside.school.nz.
All learners are supported as part of our Avonside community. These include students/ young people, staff and whanau. We are all learners on a journey. The Learning Support team focus on what can be done to enhance learning and engagement for all. Wherever your starting point is, and what you are seeking to learn, we are here to walk alongside you and work to ensure the key information, strategies and connections are available to you when, and how you need them.
Our team includes a Head of Department/Special Education Needs Coordinator, Patrick Price, two Learning Support Coordinators, Angela Dye Hayes and Kirsty Clark, Gerry Hunt, Teacher of Supported Pathways, an Accelerated Literacy Teacher, thirteen Learning Support Assistants and a fabulous team of volunteers.
