An inclusive setting within Mt Roskill Primary School for students with a range of additional needs.
Specialist Staff include special needs teachers, speech language, occupational and physio therapists, a registered nurse and paraprofessional learning assistants.
To assist students with learning needs on their journey towards indpendence by ensuring they are provided the education and skills to optimise their potential.
Our Goal:
To provide a centre of excellence up holding the rights of the child:
To Learn
Be Safe
Be Respected
Learning | Ngā hōtaka ako
Our learning programmes focus on:
New Zealand curriculum
Communication skills
Independence skills
Social and play skills
Everyday living.
Learning can take place both within the Centre itself or either partially or fully within the mainstream environment, with appropriate support.
The child’s individual education plan (I.E.P.) is developed during regular meetings with whānau, teachers and therapists. Priorities for learning are discussed which inform the child's goals.
Inclusion is a priority. Emphasis is placed on ensuring all children have the opportunity to interact with their peers through participation in aspects of school life including swimming, school trips, buddy classes, cultural groups and assemblies as appropriate to the individual.
Ngā whare hanga whai take
The centre is purpose-built. It has
Four classrooms
Therapy areas for our on-site physiotherapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist
Purpose-built personal care facilities
Specialised physical equipment including bikes, treadmills and a mobility vehicle
iPads for communicaiton and learning
Whole school designed with accessibility in mind
Wāhi Tākaro| Safe Playspace
A purpose built playground
Priority is given to students who have ORS funding from the Ministry of Education.
Students attending the Endeavour Centre typically have a need for support from two specialist areas.
Out of Zone places are offered based on availability .
If you are considering enrolment please contact ecadmin@mrps.school.nz to arrange a school visit.
Centre staff act as advocates for children and whānau, liaising with a wide variety of community agencies including:
Health and welfare agencies
Medical personnel
Hospitals and clinics
Support groups
Talklink
Ministry of Education
Special education agencies
Transitions to further schooling.
Our staff (Therapists, Nurse, Teachers) may accompany children with their parents on visits to specialists, clinics or agencies to:
Discuss medical needs and intervention
Advocate for changes or alterations to equipment
Provide a link between educational and medical needs
Discuss equipment for independence.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Rowena Martin - Deputy Principal/ SENCo
Ph: (09) 620-5050
Email: ecadmin@mrps.school.nz