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FEATURES OF LEARNING PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY LONGFORD INTERMEDIATE

HOME CLASS ROOM

Students have a home room and same teacher for core subjects
Class Programmes are planned across the whole school allowing staff to draw on each others experience and knowledge base.
Teachers have extensive experience teaching this age group

SPECIALIST TEACHING IN

Workshop Technology (wood, metals, acrylics)
Food/Textile Technology
Semi-Specialist programmes in Gifted and Talented, languages, science and other curriculum areas based on teacher strengths

ACADEMIC

Longford is a member of Enhancing High Standards Across Schools project with Gore High School and St Peters College. This is a Ministry of Education funded project to provide opportunities for teachers to enhance student learning.
Small group and individual assistance in Reading and Maths for students who have fallen behind their peer group

OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP SKILLS THROUGH

Cultural interests; School production, Choir, Kapa Haka and Talent Quest
Sporting interests; basketball, netball and cricket teams
Individual and group social skills; library, sports coaching, canteen and school council responsibilities
Extra curricula activities; literacy Quiz, Spelling Competitions, Table Tennis and Indoor Bowls