Learning Assistance Department
One of the school’s goals is to provide a successful school experience for all students. In order to achieve this, the school will endeavour to provide faculty training to help them meet the needs of our varied student population.
As qualified staff members are available, the Learning Assistance Department (LAD) may also provide diagnostic testing, evaluation, and assistance for students who appear to have special learning needs. Specific individual help, programming, and supplemental materials may be made available for students that need them, and the LAD staff is available to conference with parents and teachers in an attempt to find the best ways to help individual students maximise their potential while instilling in the child a sense of personal dignity.
It is important to note that individual LAD services are offered depending on the availability of staff. If staff is not available, parents may be called upon to help meet these needs during the school day, and in some instances, we may be unable to meet your child’s needs.
The ESL/ELL programme falls under LAD. ESL is most active at the Primary School, but is available at the Secondary Level as needed and as teachers are available. ESL classes, tutoring, in-class assistance, and pull-outs help students to receive help with their English language learning. ESL is part of the curriculum and is not optional for students who need it. Students are regularly assessed to determine when they are adequately proficient in English so that they no longer need the extra help.