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Welcome to Kip McGrath Pakuranga

....where your child works on their own individualised programme to meet their specific needs guided by a hand-picked, fully qualified New Zealand Curriculum based teacher.

WHO WE ARE

Our names are Lawrence and Debra-Kim Croggon and we opened our Pakuranga Centre in May 2006.

We are delighted to be able to offer programmes to improve confidence and competence for all ages from pre-schoolers right through to university.

Valuing the importance of education and having a genuine interest in helping students to succeed, we are delighted with the results our students achieve and are very proud of our centre and the reputation we have quickly built up for superb tuition in a warm, welcoming environment.

Lawrence is a NZ qualified and registered teacher with postgraduate qualifications in Science and Educational Psychology along with 18 years of experience working with children and young adults in the Health and Education sectors while I have extensive experience in the Primary system working as Teacher Support and hold a Trinity College qualification in TESOL.

Lawrence was born and bred in the Pakuranga/Eastern Beach areas attending Elm Park Primary School, Pakuranga Intermediate and Edgewater College. He is thrilled to have the opportunity to direct his expertise back into his own community.

I have lived in the Bucklands Beach area for the past 25 years with our oldest two children attending Bucklands Beach Primary School, Bucklands Beach Intermediate and Macleans College. We have a preschooler who goes to Bucklands Beach Public Kindergarten.

HOW WE WORK

We are both passionate about our centre and are committed to providing all of our students with the best possible individualised programme to cater for their needs whether it be remedial, consolidation, extension, exam preparation, the need to strengthen work habits and study skills, low self-esteem/self efficacy or lack of enthusiasm to learn.

Your child will work on their own customised programme, at their own level, at their own pace in a non-threatening environment. Because each child is working on their own individual programme fear of failure is removed allowing your child to progress without inhibition and therefore experience success. They are able to gain knowledge and develop skills to bridge their learning gaps or extend their learning and the huge boost in their morale and self-esteem, which comes hand-in-hand with their success, is an added bonus which influences all facets of their lives.

Our centre has a bright, relaxed and supportive feel which our students of all ages enjoy and respond positively to and we have a great team of very dedicated and caring tutors who are all fully qualified teachers with a wealth of experience in the New Zealand Curriculum.

So whether your child is struggling to keep up or bursting to race ahead we can make a real difference.

It is never too late nor too early.

Call us now and find out how we, Pakuranga Kip McGrath, can make a huge difference in your child's life now and help set them up for the future.

What We Do

What We OFFER

Our Education Centre delivers the following individually tailored remedial courses (*see next page for more detail):

Pre-school

Primary School

• Maths Tutoring
• *Literacy for Learners (Reading, Writing, Spelling and Comprehension tuition)
• *Little Learners (for children in their first full year at school)
• *QAX Mathematics
• *Intelligence Development
• *English as a Second Language

Secondary School

• Maths Tutoring
• *English Tutoring (Reading, Spelling and Comprehension tuition)
• *QAX Mathematics
• *Intelligence Development
• *Study Skills
• *Essay Writing
• *English as a Second Language
• Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• NCEA
• Cambridge

Tertiary Studies

• Graduate and Postgraduate courses in Business and Information Technology through a partnership with the Institute of Technology Australia (IOTA)
• Intelligence Development
• Study Skills
• Essay Writing
• Sciences
• Mathematics

Course Features and Benefits

• Free educational assessment for all new students.
• Individual educational programs that get the best from every child.
• After school and Saturday sessions to suit busy schedules.

Class Highlights

• 80 minute sessions featuring a positive and fun learning environment.
• Homework set and marked to help students put their knowledge into practice.
• Computer assisted learning featuring the latest technology educational advancements.
• Work relevant to the child’s school needs.
• Neutral, low-key setting – not home, not school.
• A positive learning environment in which success is there for all children.
• Qualified and experienced teachers who are always happy to provide feedback.

COURSES IN DETAIL

PRE-SCHOOL

School can be a strange and scary place for beginners. The transition from pre-school to more formal learning has a significant impact on children. It can affect their interest, their motivation to be at school and their future school success.

Get Ready for School

The Get Ready for School program is a gentle introduction to learning which aids a smooth transition from pre-school to big school. A combination of worksheets, activities, computer games and songs reinforce skills. It ensures that learning is stress-free and fun.

The program develops hand eye co-ordination, computer use, gross motor skills and colour sense. Pre-schoolers finish the program with an increased understanding of sharing, teamwork, listening, and following instructions. Children will learn to write and to recognise their own name. They will also learn the alphabet and count numbers from one to ten.

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Not every student thrives at school. Some experience difficulty in keeping up. Some encounter problems after changing schools, experience an emotional upset or long illnesses which may cause behavioural problems.

Our Accelerated Learning Programs help kids overcome learning obstacles by giving them a much needed boost of confidence. We provide a caring environment that makes learning fun again.

Little Learners

This program is designed for children in their first or second year of school. The program will prepare children for the more formal learning challenges of their second year of school. The academic skills taught include basic reading and comprehension, alphabet, counting, addition and subtraction and number recognition to 100. The program incorporates computer learning in a meaningful, yet fun way. Worksheets and computer drills reinforce concepts, while changing mediums keep the students engaged. In addition to academic skills, the program teaches intellectual skills. These are visual memory, auditory and visual discrimination, auditory sequencing and phonemic awareness. Increasing these abilities will help children not only in their second year of school, but throughout their schooling.

QAX Mathematics (Quest for Answers and Explanations)

The QAX Mathematics program is a flexible computer program suitable for students at any level who wish to improve. A free initial assessment ensures entry into the program at the correct level. A combination of computer work and face to face teaching allows students to learn at their own pace. Students are able to consolidate learning by completing additional activities from home using broadband access.

Literacy for Learners

This program is designed for students who are having difficulty in reading, spelling and comprehension in any grade. A free initial assessment could rule out physical barriers to learning such as hearing and sight problems. The assessment allows programs to be individually tailored and provides a starting point from which to measure progress. Students gain confidence working at their own pace with a combination of face to face teaching and computer drills. Progress is consolidated with weekly homework.

English as a Second Language

This 25 lesson program is designed to assist students who do not speak English as their first language. It will help them keep pace with their schoolwork and also improve their social skills. The course extends the student’s knowledge of both written and spoken English. It covers vocabulary, basic grammar, speaking, reading and writing. Computer activities combined with worksheets allow students to progress at their own pace and learning is consolidated with weekly homework. The course also includes an oral component. Students are encouraged to speak out loud to strengthen their pronunciation – with great results.

Intelligence Development

This computer based program is designed to develop problem solving, evaluation and abstract thinking. Additionally, it develops an increase in verbal and non verbal reasoning improving visual and auditory memory. The program is suitable for students with a reading comprehension from 10 years and up. Students will be tested to ensure they can read and comprehend at this level. The program can be incorporated into other tuition programs.

The development of this program draws upon sound methods of over 30 years of teaching experience. It is designed to allow students to progress at their own pace and has a built-in concentration breaker to ensure maximum engagement. Progress is tracked automatically and a weekly progress report is generated by the program.

Potential benefits of the program include an increased ability to:

• Engage in abstract and productive thinking
• Retain new knowledge
• Judge, understand and reason
• Develop practical problem solving skills

SECONDARY SCHOOL

As students approach their senior years of secondary school, the pressure to perform well in exams increases and adds to the stresses of adolescence. Secondary school can be a tough environment for some students and not everyone automatically thrives. Some experience difficulty in keeping up, they experience frustration at not understanding and as a result, can lack hope. Some encounter problems after changing schools, experiencing an emotional upset, or a long illness and may develop behavioural problems. Kip McGrath Education Centres Secondary School Programs are designed to give all secondary students the motivation and confidence to achieve their full potential. Our Accelerated Learning Programs help students overcome learning obstacles by giving them a much needed boost in confidence. We provide a caring environment that makes learning interesting again.

English Tutoring

The English Tutoring program is designed for students who are having difficulty with reading, comprehension, grammar, writing and spelling, in any grade. A free initial assessment allows student’s programs to be individually tailored and provides a starting point from which to measure progress. Students gain confidence working at their own pace with a combination of face to face teaching, written tasks and computer drills. Progress is consolidated with weekly homework.

English as a Second Language

This 25 lesson course is designed to assist students who do not speak English as their first language. It will help them keep pace with their schoolwork and also improve their social skills. The course extends the student’s knowledge of both written and spoken English. It covers vocabulary, basic grammar, speaking, reading and writing. Computer activities combined with worksheets allow students to progress at their own pace and learning is consolidated with weekly homework. The course also includes an oral component. Students are encouraged to speak out aloud to strengthen their pronunciation – with great results.

QAX Mathematics (Quest for Answers and Explanations)

The QAX Mathematics program is a flexible computer program suitable for students at any level who wish to improve. It is effective for all secondary levels from basic maths proficiency to advanced maths. A free initial assessment ensures entry into the program at the correct level. A combination of computer work and face to face teaching allows students to learn at their own pace. Students are able to consolidate learning by completing additional activities from home using broadband access.

Study Skills

This 10 lesson course equips students with the skills necessary to help them perform better in exams. The comprehensive program features video clips and student workbooks. It focuses on where, when and how to study most effectively, based on individual learning styles. Strategies and techniques to remember information, an understanding of goal setting, time management and the fundamentals of effective note taking help students achieve their potential.

Essay Writing

This course is essential for senior secondary students. Students gain an understanding of the essay writing process from analysing the question through to editing the final draft. Emphasis is placed on planning so that students become confident and competent essay writers.

Intelligence Development

This computer based program is designed to develop problem solving, evaluation and abstract thinking. Additionally, it develops an increase in verbal and non verbal reasoning improving visual and auditory memory. The program can be incorporated into other tuition programs.

The development of this program draws upon sound methods of over 30 years of teaching experience. It is designed to allow students to progress at their own pace and has a built-in concentration breaker to ensure maximum engagement. Progress is tracked automatically and a weekly progress report is generated by the program.

Potential benefits of the program include an increased ability to:

• Engage in abstract and productive thinking
• Retain new knowledge
• Judge, understand and reason
• Develop practical problem solving skills

This Intelligence Development program will help students to differentiate themselves from other students who are competing on academic ability alone.

Contact Details

Centre Owner/s	Lawrence & Debra-Kim Croggon
Address	Suite 9, Pakuranga Professional Centre, 267 Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga, Auckland, 2010, NEW ZEALAND
Phone	+64 9 576 9069
Fax	...
Email	pakuranga@kipmcgrath.co.nz
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