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SPECIAL NEEDS
The Special Needs Department at Hawera High School is known as the Endeavour Centre. The Endeavour Centre provides an inclusive safe learning environment that caters for ORS funded students, students with learning needs and students requiring extra support. All students in the Endeavour Centre or funded students in the mainstream classes have either an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or a Pathway Plan.
The philosophy of the Endeavour Centre is based on Mason Durie whare tapa wha which encompasses students psychological, physical, spiritual and whanau wellbeing. All staff support and encourage students' to reach their personal potential and become valued members of society.
We provide the following services to students:
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Inclusive programmes
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Full curriculum differentiated learning activities
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Community participation including, Friday Cafe outings, Americarna
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Work experience
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Young Enterprise
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Senior Students achieve support learning unit standards
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Life skills
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Transitions to outside providers including WITT and Idea Services
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Special Olympic Events
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RDA
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Support in the mainstream
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Included in school sporting activities and form times
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Outdoor Education Activities
Endeavour Centre Department Staff
Mrs Pam Dixon Head of Department
Mrs Glenis Green Teacher Aide
Mrs Vivienne Hohaia Teacher Aide
Mrs Donna Milne Teacher Aide
Ms Aroha Noble Teacher Aide
Mrs Rachelle Oxenham Teacher Aide
Mr Barry McLernon Teacher Aide
Mrs Kathryn Abraham Teacher Aide
Mrs Julie Nicholas Teacher Aide
Mr Karl Southall Teacher Aide
Mrs Wendy Wells Teacher Aide
Mrs Annette Lockley Teacher Aide/Uniform Shop Manager
