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Horowhenua Services Academy
Please click on the link below to take you to the latest ERO report for the Horowhenua Services Academy.
http://ero.govt.nz/index.php/Early-Childhood-School-Reports/School-Reports/Horowhenua-College-Service-Academy-13-09-2011
“Academy staff have a clear focus on meeting the needs of individual students. Students participate in the academy for variable amounts of time according to their requirements. There are no fixed entry or exit points. Teachers provide students with individualised programmes for literacy and numeracy learning. Students have the opportunity to achieve National Certificates of Education (NCEA) at Levels 1, 2, or 3. They individually access a wide range of subjects through the school’s options. Students learn within an authentic context that encompasses their interests and aspirations.”
“There are high expectations for students’ behaviour, attendance, progress and achievement. Students value the disciplined and structured environment, and close monitoring of their progress and behaviour. Positive, respectful relationships support students’ learning and development of social skills. A strong team culture is evident. Students spoken to have a high regard for academy staff.”
Birgit Breinreich - Austria, January to July 2015
Hi my name is Birgit. I’m 16 years old and I am an international student from Austria. I had a wonderful time here in New Zealand and going to school in Horowhenua College. I choose the subjects English, Art, Outdoor Education, Food Technology, Geography, French and Spanish. I had wonderful classes and especially Outdoor Education which was great for oversea students! You learn a lot about Kiwi sport and culture in that subject. We went kayaking in the school pool, hiking up to Waiopehu hut, mountain biking at Waitarere beach and rock climbing on the school‘s own rock climbing wall. Horowhenua College has a great amount of subjects which you can choose from and has the right equipment for every course as well. My first host family did not work out in the beginning but the International Dean didn’t hesitate to move me to an other family where I had a wonderful time. During my stay in New Zealand I joined a dance school which kept me fit and as well‚ ‘Stage Challenge‘. We came 1st in the competition! I was well supported. I enjoyed the international cooking club and went rock climbing after school on some days. I tried canoe polo as well, but it was too late to join in the team, but I can still recommend this sport! Time passes so fast at the end I couldn’t believe that it’s already over. I made wonderful friends who supported me in learning English and talked a lot with me. I was really sad that I had to go, but that just shows how much I loved it to stay in Levin. You can have a real Kiwi experience here! I will come back one day to see what has changed in New Zealand and Levin! » View all testimonials
