Learning Services

Course Overview: This course is for students who are part of the Learning Support department. Students work through the Duke of Edinburgh programme and develop their soft skills - communication and the key competencies. Mahi Ora is designed to be interest-based, working on projects that support students’ communication skills and ability to self-manage, problem solve and reflect on their progress all while completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award. If you want to know more or would like your child to participate in this class, please contact the Head of Learning Support.

Equipment/Stationery: A4 20 Leaf Clear Folder

Recommended Prior Learning: Access managed by the Learning Support department.

Assessment Information: Assessment is integrated into project work and tracking progress through the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Next Steps: Students can progress to 10 Mahi Ora 

Course Overview: This course is for students who are part of the Learning Support department. Students work through the Duke of Edinburgh programme and develop their soft skills - communication and the key competencies. Mahi Ora is designed to be interest-based, working on projects that support students’ communication skills and ability to self-manage, problem solve and reflect on their progress all while completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award. If you want to know more or would like your child to participate in this class, please contact the Head of Learning Support.

Equipment/Stationery: A4 20 Leaf Clear Folder

Recommended Prior Learning: Access managed by the Learning Support department.

Assessment Information: Assessment is integrated into project work and tracking progress through the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Next Steps: Students can progress to MAHI100, an optional senior pathway designed to continue project management, competency cultivation, and award completion.

Course Overview: This full-year course is for students who are part of the Learning Support department. Students work through the Duke of Edinburgh programme and develop their soft skills - communication and the key competencies. Mahi Ora is designed to be interest-based, working on projects that support students’ communication skills and ability to self-manage, problem solve and reflect on their progress all while completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award. If you want to know more or would like your child to participate in this class, please contact the Head of Learning Support.

Equipment/Stationery: A4 20 Leaf Clear Folder

Recommended Prior Learning: Head of Learning Support approval.

Assessment Information: Focuses on project execution alongside verification of Duke of Edinburgh soft-skill criteria.

Next Steps: Students can progress to MAHI200, an upper senior development framework for interest-based capabilities.

Course Overview: This full-year course is for students in the Learning Support department. The aim is to help students become prepared for life outside school by building confidence and social skills and providing work exposure and work skills. If you would like to know more or would like your child to participate in this class, please email the Head of Learning Support.

Equipment/Stationery: A4 20 Leaf Clear Folder

Recommended Prior Learning: Access determined via the Learning Support department.

Assessment Information: Centred around building practical confidence, social competencies, and work readiness skills.

Next Steps: Students can progress to LST200, continuing employment preparation and vocational skill development.

Course Overview: This course is for students who are part of the Learning Support department. Students work through the Duke of Edinburgh programme and develop their soft skills, including communication and key competencies. Mahi Ora is designed to be interest-based, working on projects that support students’ communication skills and ability to self-manage, problem solve and reflect on their progress all while completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award. If you want to know more or would like your child to participate in this class, please contact the Head of Learning Support.

Equipment/Stationery: A4 20 Leaf Clear Folder

Recommended Prior Learning: Head of Learning Support approval.

Assessment Information: Ongoing verification of student project components linked to the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Next Steps: Students can progress to MAHI300, the terminal interest-based leadership and soft-skill competency track.

Course Overview: This full-year course is for students in the Learning Support department. The aim is to help students become prepared for life outside school by building confidence and social skills and providing work exposure and work skills. If you would like to learn more or have your child participate in this class, please email the Head of Learning Support.

Equipment/Stationery: A4 20 Leaf Clear Folder

Recommended Prior Learning: Access managed by the Learning Support department.

Assessment Information: Assessed through practical community skills, social confidence matrices, and workplace safety performance.

Next Steps: Students can progress to LST300, a level-3 module targeting standalone employment assimilation.

Course Overview: This course is for students who are part of the Learning Support department. Students work through the Duke of Edinburgh programme and develop their soft skills - communication and the key competencies. Mahi Ora is designed to be interest-based, working on projects that support students’ communication skills and ability to self-manage, problem solve and reflect on their progress all while completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award. If you want to know more or would like your child to participate in this class, please contact the Head of Learning Support.

Equipment/Stationery: A4 20 Leaf Clear Folder

Recommended Prior Learning: Head of Learning Support approval.

Assessment Information: Assessment Information: Project milestones verified against advanced soft-skill competencies and Duke of Edinburgh parameters.

Next Steps: Students can progress to Tertiary study or vocational pathways, utilising lifelong self-management capabilities.

Course Overview: This full-year course is for students in the Learning Support department. The aim is to help students become prepared for life outside school by building confidence and social skills and providing work exposure and work skills. If you would like to know more or would like your child to participate in this class, please email the Head of Learning Support.

Equipment/Stationery: A4 20 Leaf Clear Folder

Recommended Prior Learning: Access managed by the Learning Support department.

Assessment Information: Centred on external community independence, active work exposure portfolios, and advanced social skills.

Next Steps: Students can progress to Employment or Specialised Community Training, finalising post-school transitional frameworks.