Programmes and Training
Kip McGrath Education Centre (KMEC)We provide tutorial assistance to students who are having difficulty with their schoolwork. We cater for the students in schools who require extension work, because they just don't understand; children who are frustrated and who have given up trying. We give them hope.
We also help students who have:
- Moved schools
- Had an emotional upset
- Been ill
- A learning difficulty
- A behavioural problem
Kip McGrath's programmes are designed to give students the motivation to succeed. Progress is at the students' own pace so they are never overwhelmed. We emphasise the positive aspects of every student. Failure is eliminated. Students try when they attend because achievement is there for them all. This achievement is not only rewarding, it is fun!
A free assessment is available for any child. To get a free assessment, please phone Elisabeth Mikkelsen on (06) 374 6565
We help students in the following areas:
- Mathematics
Ages 6 to 16 years - Reading
All types of reading difficulties are catered for. These difficulties range from students who are virtual non-readers to students who have only minor difficulties. We also cater for students who have "specific learning difficulties" - Spelling
Students are taught spelling both in the reading and English programmes - English
Ages 6 to 16 years. This includes story writing and grammar.
Adult & Community Education (ACE)
Adult & Community Education (ACE) is a process whereby adults choose to engage in a range of educational activities within the community. ACE fosters individual and group learning which promotes empowerment, equity, active citizenship, critical and social awareness and sustainable development.
ACE occurs alongside the formal education system and is accessible to all. It takes place in a wide range of contexts in both structured and spontaneous forms, all of which have their own value.
There is joy in learning. ACE encourages adults to learn in different ways.
Some examples of these courses are:
- The understanding and implementation of of the Treaty of Waitangi
- Digital Photography
- Computer Courses
- Sign Language
- Chainsaw Safety
- Defensive Driving
- Scrapbooking
- Painting
- First Aid
- Meeting / Committee Procedures
- Self Esteem
- Facilitation Schedules
- Ethical Dilemmas
Training Services
- Staff Training
- Communication Skills
- Personal Development
- Treaty of Waitangi training and implementation
- Team Building
- Computer Skills
Equipment Hire
- Data Projector
- Overhead Projector
- TV / Video
- White Board
- Projector Screen
Please come to us with any request and we will endeavour to cater for your needs.
Kaimahi Rangatahi
The Kaimahi Rangatahi programme involves working with youth in Dannevirke, aged 11-17 who have offended and/or have risk factors identified. These risks are assessed according to their seriousness. The programme provides a service which helps youth make correct decisions, encourages them to challenge their own abilities and improve their self-esteem and confidence.
The aim of the Kaimahi Rangatahi programme is to:
- Prevent offending / re-offendin
- Reduce risk factors involved in a young person's lifeH
- elp to mould the individual to become a more productive member of their community
These aims can be achieved by the individual and whanau increasing their participation and involvement in:
- Positive goal setting and planning for the future
- Education, life training and recreational activities
- Cultural awareness
- Employment opportunities
The Kaimahi Rangatahi programme provides:
- One on one intensive mentoring with individuals
- Holistic approach to problems
- Support and guidance
- Advocating with agencies when required
- Time management and goal setting
- Someone to listen and talk to
- Lifeskills based activities
- Courses, e.g. Learner's Driver Licence
- A linking service to other agencies for individuals and whanau