At Carlton we provide a range of programmes designed meet the diverse learning and social needs of our students.

These programmes are funded by the Board of Trustees through the operations grant and utilise monies from the Ministry of Education under the Special Education Grant (SEG) allowance. (This allowance is based on roll size not on the actual numbers of students with needs).

Learning Support Assistants

The Board of Trustees dedicate a significant portion of the school's budget to appointing a Learning Support Assistant in every classroom to support learning in the core curriculum. Learning Support Assistants undergo on-going professional development to provide them with the skills necessary to meet students' learning needs in core curriculum subjects. 

Outdoor education provides opportunities for the children to develop an awareness, appreciation and understanding of their local environment and the natural environment. 

The purpose of providing EOTC experiences is to support students to:

Utilise fully and constructively local resources beyond the classroom.

Gain knowledge of the environment through outdoor studies.

Provide opportunities for co-operation through group experiences.

Allow children the opportunity to experience controlled challenges leading to self awareness and self reliance.

Develop  knowledge, skills, attitudes and appreciation for the wise use of leisure time.

Local Resources/Personnel:

Regular visits to support inquiry learning are made to:-

Whanganui Regional Museum – Carlton School is a member of the museum. We participate in programmes run the museum’s educators.

Sargeant Art Gallery – students view examples of art in all its forms as well as participate in art lessons provided the gallery tutor.

Whanganui Chronicle Glass – students see first hand the creative process and artists in action.

Castlecliff Beach – students look at the science of a sandy shore environment and conservation; they can also address water safety.

Whanganui river – students study the environmental impact of human settlement on the river, they learn of its history and legends, and the importance of the river to local iwi.

Waimarie Steam Museum – focussing on the history of this paddle steamer and its links to the river.

Gordons Bush Reserve – environmental studies.

Durie and Bastia Hill towers – local history

Pukemanu-Queens Park /Pakaitore – local history

Bushy Park – conservation and environmental studies

Bason Botanical Reserve – concervation, recreation and environmental studies.

Kowhai Park – recreational use.

ANZAC Day – senior students regularly represent our school at the dawn service and lay a wreath at the cenotaph.

Whanganui Public Library – students learn the workings of a library and how to use it for research and recreational purposes.

Putiki Marae – students explore culture and history, and have the opportunity to practice

Whanganui Fire Station – fire safety

Personnel from Department of Conservation, organisational educators (e.g. Museum), and members of local community groups and organisations, are used to support student learning either when students visit different places, or by coming into the classrooms to share their knowledge and experience.

Camps:

Camps are held annually for all our year 5 and 6 students. These take into account the needs of the students, the availability of venues, funding and parental support.

Camps are usually for a three day duration. and are generally held towards the end of term four, when the weather is warmer.

Contact:

Office: em: carltonoffice@welearn.school.nz

ph: 06 3450336