Alternative Education

Our students are given an individual edcuation programme through Te Kura Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School), which will address their literacy and numberacy needs and also includes pathway skills, social studies, commerce and art.


In addition, students part-take in programmes which will increase their literacy and numeracy levels over the course of the term.


Students are able to pick from one of the following academies:

  • Art
  • Music
  • Sport
  • Horticulture
  • Hospitality and Catering

NCEA Level 1

We have developed a bridging programme that will enable students to gain their NCEA Level 1 credits. The main focus is the 10 Literacy and 10 Numeracy credits required to pass NCEA Level 1.


The secondary focus is the Pathways Education programme focussing on:

  • Develop Own Learning
  • Employment Skills
  • Personal Skills
  • Personal Health and Wellbeing

NCEA Level 2

The secondary focus is the Pathways Education programme focussing on:

  • Develop Own Learning
  • Employment Skills
  • Personal Skills
  • Personal Health and Wellbeing

Education is the enemy of poverty