At Maungaraki School we will develop the potential of students with special abilities. Their abilities will be recognised, valued and catered for appropriately. These students have the right to excel in areas of strength and develop their strong interests.

Purpose(s)

At Maungaraki School, in partnership with parents/caregivers we will:

• Encourage and celebrate the achievement of personal excellence in all students.
• Encourage and assist students with special abilities to achieve their potential. 
• Raise student and parent awareness of opportunities and challenges available to students with special abilities.
• Provide a qualified teacher for Gifted and Talented Programmes. 

Our Definition

‘At Maungaraki School a gifted and/or talented student will perform at a remarkably high level of achievement in one or more areas when compared with others of the same age.’

The whole document can be viewed here in PDF format: gifted and talented.pdf