Alternative Learning Opportunities
STAR/Gateway Programmes

We enjoy positive relationships with a number of external providers. Over 100 of our students attend courses each year, mostly through the use of our STAR funding. 

Through our providers, students can experience short introductory courses (1-2 days) that give students an opportunity to experience what further study and work in a particular field might be like. 

Learning Partners include:

Wintec
Short courses: Early childhood, nursing, interior design, cookery,  media, hairdressing, animal technology, sports science and engineering.

NZ School of Tourism
Short courses: Flight attending, Careers in Tourism, Sales in Tourism

Block course - Flight Attending

Elite School of Beauty and Spa
Short courses: Make up artistry and Beauty Therapy

Block course: Cosmetology

NZMA

Early Childhood, Police and Defence, Health, Pharmacy, Cookery

Service IQ

Aviation Flying programme, Maori Tourism, hospitality

GRIP

Woolworths, Mitre 10, retail, plumbing, cafe skills, hospitality, hotel, tourism, barista

Lifecare Consultants

First Aid, health and safety training

GATEWAY

Gateway is available to support Year 11-13 students by providing structured workplace learning across a range of industries, while still studying at school.

The programmes are an opportunity to build skills for employment, and to try out potential careers.To be eligible for funding, students must complete a minimum of 20 credits, plus 5-10 days work experience.

Some students may receive approval to complete their placements during school time, or alternatively this can also be arranged where possible in the school holidays.

Students must display skills such as self-management, motivated, reliable, and have a good attendance record.

Spaces are limited and subject to funding and availability.  Students will be interviewed and placements will be approved through Deans/ DP’s.

Animal Care

Equine

Building & Construction

Plumbing

Early Childhood

Hairdressing

Beauty Therapy

Hospitality

Retail

Tourism

Aviation Flying programme/ Aeroscience

Photography

For more information contact:  Kym Plaisted - kplaisted@wdsg.school.nz