Learning
Carncot proudly offers specialist education for girls.
- Girls learn without distractions
- Small class sizes allow for individual attention
- Programmes are tailored to address weakness and promote strengths.
- Having specialist subjects with specialist teachers makes a real difference.
Languages offered include Te Reo, Spanish, French and Japanese. English as an Additional Language is offered as required. Students can opt into individual challenges and inter-school competitions in literacy, numeracy, science, IT and music.
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Our independence from a state-funded system allows Carncot to be highly proactive in providing an education that is tailored to complement not only the way that girls learn, but also how they respond and develop socially.
There is significant research demonstrating that boys learn differently from girls. Distinct differences in brain development and social skills result in a different pace and manner of learning. The girls challenge and extend themselves both in class, through homework and enriching activities.
A variety of leadership opportunities exists - librarians, peer mediators, sports leaders, House leaders, buddies and ‘Tech Angels’.
- Read ERO Report on Carncot Learning
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“Girls’ individual strengths and weaknesses are well identified and a variety of suitable programmes are provided. Most teachers offer a range of activities with different levels of complexity for group and individual needs in literacy and numeracy. A model of good practice exists where specific unit planning is used to extend able students in literacy. Some students are withdrawn for specialist learning support. These programmes are clearly linked to classroom learning. Other ways of catering for individual needs include, provision of additional homework tasks and self-paced independent activities and challenges. Specialist mathematics teaching occurs at all levels, where small groups of girls are withdrawn to reinforce and enrich classroom learning.” ERO Report 2008
