Year 9 Learning Extension and Enrichment Programme

Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu  /  Feathers enable the bird to fly

WHAT THE COURSE WILL COVER:

The LEEP programme  offers students the chance to explore their interests and leverage their strengths to enhance their academic performance. It fosters an understanding of individual thinking patterns and learning preferences, nurturing problem-solving, thinking critically, abstractly and creative abilities. In addition students experience collaborative learning within a supportive group environment while promoting the refinement of interpersonal skills. 

METHODS OF LEARNING:

The course is designed around the Autonomous Learner Model (Betts, 1985) to meet the cognitive, emotional and social needs of gifted and talented students. By developing student’s autonomy for lifelong learning, LEEP fosters growth of their awareness of the world around us through inquiry-based learning and reflection, debate and discussion. Students are encouraged to master concepts by evidencing their thinking and learning, completing individual and group research projects

WHERE DOES THE SUBJECT LEAD?

The course seamlessly transitions into our Year 10 LEEP program, building upon the foundations laid in Year 9. It's crucial to note that at the NCEA level, across various subjects, the ability to think critically and abstractly is a fundamental skill necessary for achieving Merit and Excellence grades. Moreover, there are numerous avenues available at senior levels, such as Scholarship programs, UC courses, and participation in national and international academic competitions, which provide opportunities for extending and enriching students' learning experiences. By practising critical thinking, you can develop your abstract thinking ability by learning to analyse information, identify patterns and connections, draw logical conclusions and help make good life decisions.

OTHER DETAILS:

Each year the experience will vary depending on guest speakers, access to competitions and trips.

This course is offered to identified students and runs for trimester two and three.