Whare Tautoko, or WT as many call it, is a multifaceted, meaningful and positive learning support area for CHS Aakonga. This hub is a shared space where academic, restorative, pastoral and accelerative mahi can all be seen in action. There are two smaller attached rooms connected to one main learning central room. This space also provides direct internal access to RTLB, the Nurse's office, and our counselling team are nearby. 

In addition to the central learning hub, we have two specialist classrooms or homerooms in S Block (Te Atawhai and Te Haerenga). Students are carefully selected for these two classrooms in consultation with their teachers (if transitioning to CHS), the leadership team and the specialist teachers in Te Atawhai and Te Haerenga.

Our highly skilled Learning Assistants can be found throughout the school, working alongside teachers and students from Year 9-13. They provide additional support for students in a wide range of subjects and classes.

Some services currently running in WT: 

• SAC Assistance (Special Assessment Conditions) following NZQA requirements. 

• Te Kura (Correspondence School) 

• Whare Ora (internal restorative programme) 

• Tuition and learning assistance 

• Student support for the Co-Requisite exams (literacy and numeracy) 

• Transition Assistance 

• Assessments for learning  

• Northern Health School (NHS) 

• ESOL classes for students who qualify for MOE funding 

• Access to computers for assessment and additional mahi 

• A space for students who need a quieter space to study when required