Our focus is to have all school leavers move to employment or higher education.

LANDSKILLS       

This course is offered to students 15 years and over. We work in partnership with farming, land based and forestry companies. Included in the course are Numeracy and Literacy programmes at Level 1 and core generic life skills standards. This course can lead directly to employment in related sectors.

Vocational Pathway: Landskills

FUTURES ACADEMY   

In partnership with Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology and Te Wananga o Aotearoa, BOPTA provides Level 1,2 and 3 Trades courses that support students to experience success through:

1. Tertiary Trades Training while in High School.

2. Hands-on learning.

3. Improved pathways into trades employment, apprenticeships, and/or further training that supports the Bay of Plenty’s regional growth.

Vocational Pathway: Trades

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GATEWAY          

Gateway is an opportunity for students to spend time in a working environment. Students are able to self-select an industry then be linked to a business to experience the reality of working life. Part of the programme includes Health and Safety courses, first aid and working on industry focussed units. All the credits gained from the different sources increases students employability and helps to create a useful CV.

Vocational Pathway: Gateway

SERVICE ACADEMY        

Service Academy was introduced in 2014. It provides selected Year 12 students with a disciplined and structured military approach to education. Students also attend a series of camps run by the New Zealand Defence Force designed to instil motivation, self-discipline and leadership. Students complete Level 2 standards in English, Mathematics, Physical Education and Life Skills.

Vocational Pathway: Service Academy

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SPECIAL NEEDS                                                     

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Our Special Education Centre provides for students with special needs. An individual education plan is formulated in partnership with families and Special Education advisers and students take part in a variety of learning opportunities at school and in the community. Students can work in our production garden, access the sensory garden, utilise the bike track and fitness trail as well as all other facilities in the school.