The Education Review Office wrote in the 2006 report on our school that
"Mangere College is a co-educational secondary school that provides well for its students…The college has a friendly, settled tone. Students are encouraged to participate fully in the life of school and have opportunities to take on a variety of leadership roles....Interactions between students and teachers are mutually respectful and classroom behaviour across the School is of a high standard".
Mangere College will provide Students:
A quality education.
A positive, safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Effective programmes of learning that deliver the National Curriculum Guidelines, challenge and motivate students, meet the educational needs of students and prepare them for future training and employment.
Effective guidance systems that support students in their learning as well as their social, emotional and physical development.
A range of co-curricular activities in order to broaden the experience offered to students outside of the classroom.
Regular meaningful reports to parents/caregivers on the progress of their son/daughter.
Opportunities for liaison between the college and parents/caregivers.
AIMHI
AIMHI (Achievement in Multi Cultural High Schools) is a group of nine decile one urban secondary schools where a large proportion of the schools’ student population come from Maori and Pacific Island Schools. Since 1998, AIMHI schools, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, have successfully completed a series of quality educational programmes based on the action plan. Some of the more significant of these programmes are featured on the AIMHI website www.aimhi.ac.nz
Achievement Centre
Achievement Centre was established in 2000 and caters for students who have not experienced success in traditional educational settings. Some of these students were originally enrolled at Mangere College while others have come from other schools in the area.
The Centre is funded by the Government's Alternative Education initiative. The Achievement Centre is staffed by Erica Wilson (Manager) and Pauline McGrath (Teacher)
The Achievement Centre consists of a large working area that can be divided in half and that opens onto an enclosed courtyard. The facilities are pleasant and functional. Students have ready access to computers and enjoy working in the Centre.
Some students spend their whole day based in the Centre, while others attend some timetabled classes. Educational programmes are designed for each student and individuals are encouraged to regularly evaluate their programme and their progress. Pastoral Care is a major factor in the work of the Centre.
The Achievement Centre is clearly meeting the needs of an important group of students.
Student Services
The Student Service Centre was established in 2000 and provides students with guidance and health care.
Reception –
All student absences, late passes and bookings for Student Services are to be done through Reception at Student Services.
School Nurse –
A registered school nurse is available each school day to see Students. Appointments can be booked at Student Services Reception. In certain cases the nurse may contact parents and arrange for the student to return home. The school nurse is available from 8.30am to 3.30pm daily. A doctor is available for a free consultation at school one afternoon a week - appointments are made through the nurse.
Guidance Counsellor and Social Worker –
A Guidance Counsellor and Social Worker are available to students. They are willing to listen to their problems both personal and school related.Discussions with students are confidential. Parents are also welcome to contact a guidance counsellor for help and advice with any problems which are causing concern to them or their child. Appointments may be made by telephoning the school.
Community Liaison Officers -
The Community Liaison Officers provide an important Link between the Schools and Families. They work with the Assistant Principal, Student Services and the Deans to ensure Important information and communication between families are maintained.