GIFTED & TALENTED (G & T) &
GUIDANCE & SUPPORT (G & S) UNITS
G & T and G & S are exciting areas for teachers to focus on. When a strong developmental, interactive programme
operates, there is considerable opportunity for extension, challenge and quality learning for the able student and
recovery work for the less able.
Here at Manurewa Intermediate School we offer recovery and extension programmes, in an ongoing way within
classroom programmes by appropriate grouping, as well as some in class or withdrawal support. There is a myriad
of support for these areas targeting all children in specific groups in support programmes (through the Guidance
and Support Unit) and two Adapted Learning Unit classes (one for children with serious to severe learning needs
and one for children who need specific academic enrichment); MiTV (Manurewa Intermediate School Television
Studio); Sports Academy; numerous Bands; Choir and Cultural Performance groups and many Education for
Sustainability/Environmental Education groups and projects.
SUPPORT PROGRAMMES
Rainbow Reading
• Students identified as working significantly below their chronological age ie. in stanines 1 and 2 (students at stanine 3
could also be included) through assessment results
• Repeated readings (accompanied by an audio-tape), alongside comprehension questions and cloze activities
• Two/Three 50 minute lessons each week
• Facilitated by Learning Assistant in Rainbow Reading Room
Literacy Support Programme (run by Learning Support Teachers)
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Small group environment (predominantly in class)
Each session takes 50 minutes and each group has three sessions per week
Students identified by classroom teacher who are working just below or at that, with a push, should meet/exceed the
expected end of year level (National Standard)
Numeracy Support Programme (run by Learning Support Teachers)
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Small group environment (withdrawal to Learning Support Teacher’s room)
Sessions range from 30 minutes to 50 minutes in duration and there are four sessions per week – one for each group
Students identified by classroom teacher - referred for programme if working significantly below their expected
curriculum achievement level
QUICK60 Programme
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Quick60 is a small group intervention programme that ensures literacy learning for all students. The books are
sequential and leveled to commonly used levels. Each Quick60 book has an in-depth Lesson Plan and Colour Coded
Assessment Check Sheet. The programme can be used with small groups of up to five students and can be
implemented by a teacher or a teacher aide without further training, ideally one session per day.
Each Quick60 lesson plan is very explicit. Each lesson has seven components that remain consistent throughout the
programme. These are Quick Quiz, New Word, Quick Read, Quick Check, Quick Write, New Skill, and New Book.
Emphasis is given to reading and spelling. Each lesson also provides for fluency practice, comprehension, vocabulary
instruction and writing. Subsequent lessons provide opportunities for revision and consolidation.
ESOL Programme
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Small group withdrawal support for MOE funded (may include students who are no longer eligible for funding) ESOL
students for whom English is their second language. This programme is coordinated by the ESOL Learning Assistant
in collaboration with the DP: Guidance and Support and implemented by the ESOL Learning Assistant. It is highly
likely that this programme will dovetail with the above programmes and these same children will also be targeted for
literacy and numeracy support by all teachers.
MI Mates
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Run by kids, for kids
Purpose is about helping solve friendship problems, minor incidents etc
School Counselling Service
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Funded and run by the school with the employment of a fully qualified counsellor for four days per week
Students can self-refer or be referred via by staff and/or parents
The school staff are not privy to what students discuss with the counsellor
Confidence Course (Andrew Patterson)
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AP: Operations chooses students who are hard workers but lack in confidence
Andrew Patterson works with these students on various Monday’s during the term, focussing on self confidence.
Hauora, Monday Magic and Friday Frenzy
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All children and staff across the entire school are involved in these ongoing programmes
Designated two periods per week for Hauora and one period per week each for Monday Magic and Friday Frenzy
These three specific programmes are taught by their significant adult in their life at school ie. their form teacher:
Hauora covers: MOU Magic which is our schools behaviour management programme, encompassing our Keys to
Success (our code of conduct) and Stepping Up Programme (our specific behaviour programme – also refer to
relevant pages about this in the Prospectus which details this programme in depth), Values, Social Skills, Sexuality
and Relationship Education, Puberty, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Self Esteem/Confidence and Road/Water Safety,
Goal Setting and Reflections.
Monday Magic covers: Economics; Languages x2; Careers
Friday Frenzy covers: Inquiry; Service x2; Enterprise
SUPPORT TEACHERS
We are very fortunate to have much support in the school for children and staff.
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In addition to the Specialist Teachers we have the following support:
Deputy Principal: Guidance and Support - coordinates and monitors all learning and guidance support across
the school (includes ESOL, Learning Support/SEN, Professional Support [in consultation with Principal], ORS and
Teacher Aides) and works with small groups of individuals.
Deputy Principal: Pastoral Care - coordinates and monitors all behavioural support across the school (includes
Professional Support [in consultation with Principal],Teacher Aides, Guidance/Counselling etc) and works with
small groups of individuals.
Learning Support – the equivalent of 1.0 full time teacher position, leaders in Literacy and Maths, and includes
ESOL in class support
School Counsellor – available to work with students/families four days per week.
School Social Worker – available to work with students/families every day
Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour – work in our school with groups or individuals as needed.
• Learning and Pastoral Assistants – nine assistants to work with small groups or individuals; assisting with
general day to day organisation and learning, and includes ESOL in class support
• Other external intervention eg. agencies, Maori Youth workers, Counsellors, Social Workers, MISC2 (Manurewa
Intermediate School Community Centre that supports whanau and houses the Mana Kidz Health Clinic)