We are a Specialist School dedicated to meeting the unique learning needs of students from 5 – 21 years of age.
Our learners have the opportunity to work in small classes with a very high staff ratio. Our Specialist Teachers and Support Staff work together to provide quality specialist learning programmes tailored to meet each learners individual needs.
Arahunga School has its own highly skilled Specialist Services Team. All learners are able to access regular Specialist Therapy. Each of our Whanganui based classes have at least weekly contact with a team of specialists which can include: Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Music Therapist and Special Education Adviser. We have recently opened a new class based at Ramanui School in Hawera.
In addition to supporting learners who are enrolled in one of our classes, Arahunga School operates a Specialist Teacher Outreach Service that schools can elect to opt into. Our Outreach teachers support learners within their regular schools. Arahunga operates a Specialist Teacher Outreach Service in Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua. This is the largest Outreach Service in New Zealand employing a team of over 50 Outreach Specialist Teachers who work with approximately 200 students.
Thank you for taking the time to explore our website. Please contact us if you would like to know more about our school.
Shirley Wisnewski
Principal / Tumuaki