aims

McKenzie aims to provide an environment and opportunities for pupils to -

Experience

• A sense of stability, security and self worth.

so they are able to...

Develop

• A greater self discipline and responsibility
• The ability to relate acceptably, to a variety of people and situations
• The academic skills necessary for independent learning
• Appropriate recreational interests and pursuits
• Self-care skills

and in doing so...

Encourage

• An awareness of, and support for the work of the school by our community.
• Parents to actively support their child and the work of the school, and to use the resources of the school and local community to further develop their ability to more effectively meet their child’s needs and their own.
• Referral agencies to support the pupil and school, and prepare the home, school and community for the pupils return.

to...

Enable

• The children to return to and cope more effectively with life in their home, school and community.

We endeavour to meet these aims by providing a balance between...

Predictable Daily Tasks and Routines
For example:

• Regular routines associated with personal care and sleep
• Daily dormitory chores
• Regular monitoring of effort and standards
• Consistent management strategies and approaches

and...

Varied Activities and Responsibilities

• Regular outings and activities around the Christchurch area
• School council membership
• Varied weekend programmes
• Opportunities for self evaluation and goal setting.

and...

Individual Structured Programmes

• Use of programmed learning resources
• Individualised instruction
• Individualised target behaviours/goals

and...

Formal and Informal Educational and Social Experiences in Groups

• physical education, fitness activities and team games
• educational visits
• small group, class and whole school activity 

and...

Opportunities for Promoting the Development of Social and Recreational Interests within the School Environment

• sports
• skill instruction
• club activities
• cultural activities

and...

Pupil Involvement in a Variety of Situations and Activities within the Community

• involvement in community organisations and sports teams
• attendance at schools in the local community
• visits to community facilities.

McKenzie is for
Year 3 to Year 8 pupils who display extreme social, behavioural, emotional and learning needs which are unable to be met within the resources of their local community.

• Pupils who have had access to the relevant interventions in their home district without the desired results.
• Pupils who have the potential to make age-appropriate progress in the New Zealand Curriculum.
• Pupils who will be likely to adapt to residence in an open institution.
• Pupils who will adjust to, and benefit from interaction with other pupils in residence.
• Pupils who will respond to structured programmes and routines and would generally be ready to return to their local community within one year of enrolment.
• Pupils for whom custody and guardianship issues are clearly
• established.
• Pupils who live south of a line drawn from New Plymouth to Gisborne.