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Wairau Valley Special School opened up a new hub at Whangaparāoa College at the beginning of this year and is now reaching out to local businesses seeking work experience for some of its students.
Currently the hub has three classes – an intermediate, college and transition class.
The transition class is for 17-21 year old students who are preparing to leave school and move into adult services (students in a special school are entitled to stay in school until they turn 21).
Transition dean Catherine Butler says the class aims to provide the students with meaningful learning experiences and opportunities, both in school and out in the community.
She is hoping that local businesses may be able to assist.
“Work experience is at the heart of the transition programme and we are currently looking to the Whangaparāoa community to offer our 17-21-year-olds the chance to volunteer and use their skills in a day-to-day work setting,” she says.
She says students may be able to help with things such as gardening, pet walking, kitchen duties, car cleaning, shop work, filling and tidying shelves and mail drops.
“It is also a wonderful opportunity for the students to work on their inter-personal skills and transfer these skills into lifelong learning.”
If you can offer an opportunity to these students, please contact Catherine Butler or Eric Crumley on 09 444 5552.
