Mentoring and Support
for all Students

All students are assigned to a Waka Huia teacher who meets with them at least three times per week. The role of this teacher is to get to know each student and provide mentoring, academic and pastoral care support. In Years 11, 12 and 13 the key focus of Waka Huia is to provide mentoring and support for students with regard to NCEA qualifications.

The teachers discuss goals with the students and provide information to help them achieve the highest possible qualifications. In the Junior school students participate in a personal and social development programme known as Rock and Water.
 

Timetable Structure

Makoura College has developed a non-traditional timetable. It is based on three one and half hour lessons each day, and full day lessons especially in those subjects that are better suited to this type of delivery (eg; Outdoor Recreation).
 

Learning Centre

The Learning Centre welcomes students whose educational needs are unable to be fully met through the mainstream subjects offered at the College. Individual programmes are designed in partnership with caregivers to address each student’s individual needs. We also offer literacy support for those students in Years 9 and 10 who require extra assistance to meet the literacy demands in their core classes.
 

Education outside the Classroom

Our students are active! Makoura College offers a wide range of opportunities for outdoor activities, including Junior Activities Week, which can include tramping, surfing, kayaking, diving and other outdoor pursuits of interest. Not forgetting the chance to go on our annual ski and snowboarding trip.