School Programmes
Schools Requests for Terms 1 and 2 2008 are due in on Friday October 26th. Download the Application Form here...
The role of the Schools Coordinator is to deliver programmes to schools that reinforce:
- ensuring that rural schools have access to high quality , appropriate and effective education programmes
- enhancing the learning outcomes of individuals at risk of educational underachievement
- fostering a culture of professional development and enhancing teaching skills
Programme delivery takes many forms and reflects the diverse nature of our geographic location. Many programmes are based around providing specialist tutors particularly in the areas of music, visual arts, taha maori, dance and drama. Other programmes specifically address the issues of student underachievement .
REAP provides funding for truancy initiatives, remedial reading and runs professional development workshops for teachers working with difficult students. The job of the Schools Coordinator is to ensure that required programmes take place by arranging tutor visits and payments.
The REAP schools' programme also coordinates schools' participation in the biennial Lake Taupo Arts Festival. The Schools Coordinator works closely with other agencies such as Hei Ara Kokiri Tuwharetoa Education Initiative, the Taupo RTLB Cluster, the Taupo Principals' Association and the Reporoa Valley Schools Cluster.
The Schools Programme invites biannual Funding Requests from schools and school based organizations. The allocation of funding is decided upon by a Committee formed from the REAP Executive (elected from the wider community). Examples of programmes receiving REAP funding are:
- remedial reading
- watercolour painting
- truancy initiative
- classroom management practice
- combined schools music tutor
- drivers licence training
- mathematics extension
- Peaceful Warriors
REAP also coordinates the Schools Programme for the biennial Lake Taupo Arts Festival and arranges tours (initiatives) in the district for visiting tutors and specialists. Previous initiatives have included:
- "Voices from the Bush" - Bush Poet and Storyteller Terry Sleator
- "Jurassic Park" and "Energised" - educate me
- "Te Rakau Theatre of Change" - Jim Moriarty
- "Dream up a Doozlewhat" - David Poulton Theatre
- "Maxine Lovegrove" - Fabric Artist
If you have any questions or would like more information please email Jocelyn Moyle.
