•	Curriculum Differentiation and Gifted and/or Talented Students	•	AtoL and AsTTle	•	Rich Task
•	Schooling Strategy, Literacy Stocktake	•	Reports Review	•	ICT PD Cluster
•	Pathways to Employment

The College is currently engaged in a range of initiatives all of which are aimed at meeting individual student needs and preparing students for life-long learning.

Curriculum Differentiation and Gifted and/or Talented Students

Howick College has committed to professional development in 2005 which will explore the theory and practice of a differentiated curriculum delivery to all students so that individual student needs are met. Identification of gifted and talented students will be the result of information pooled from teachers, parents, community and students. The process of identification and a differentiated curriculum delivery will have enormous benefits for individual students and the whole school community.

For more general information on Ministry of Education recommendations, please search for "Gifted initiatives" in this site http://www.tki.org.nz

If you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. Lin Lescher at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
or ask to speak to a member of the Gifted and Talented Committee.

AtoL and AsTTle

The College uses Assessment Tools for Teaching and Learning (AsTTle) as one method to identify student abilities and needs primarily in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Teachers are involved in the Assessment to Learn (AtoL) professional development programme to develop strategies in using assessment to improve learning.

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Rich Task

In one aspect of curriculum differentiation, students in two Year 9 classes will be completing a Rich Task project in Term 3. The project aims to encourage students to integrate their knowledge and skills so that they will begin to see the "big picture" of learning.

Schooling Strategy, Literacy Stocktake

School managers are involved in a wide-ranging review of all aspects of the curriculum to enable the College to plan for curriculum delivery that meets the needs of 21st Century students. This also includes the literacy skills that are taught across the curriculum

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Reports Review

A reports review is being undertaken to ensure that students and parents are better informed of student performance and actions to achieve their individual potential.

 

Information and Communications Technology Professional Development Cluster
(ICT PD Cluster)

Over the next three years, the College is in an ICT PD cluster contract with Onehunga High school. The aim of the contract is to further develop teacher skill in the use of information and communications technologies to enhance student learning.

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Pathways to Employment

This is an initiative driven by Howick College aimed at aligning our teaching programmes for students (supply side) with labour requirements of employers (demand side), particularly where there are skills shortages.

Howick College has hosted several Expos, which enable students in specific subject areas from schools around Auckland to be exposed to employment opportunities related to their studies.

Howick College, in partnership with other Principals in Auckland, central Government, Local Government, Enterprise agencies and Employers is working to develop a sustainable and strategic approach to these Expos.

Expos in 2007

EVENT NUMBER EXPO NAME DATE 1 Teachers Conference 1 March 2 Engineering, Electro Technology, Vehicular Technology, Transport and Logistics and associated sectors 28 & 29 March 3 Building and Construction, Manufacturing and associated sectors 30 May 4 Apparel, Hospitality, Baking and Service Industries 5 Sept

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