Our Classrooms
Base School - Kororā, Hoiho, Pīwakawaka, Pūkeko, Transition Class.
We have four junior classes and one senior transition class at Goldfields Base School. The Junior Classes are called Kororā, Pūkeko, Pīwakawaka and Hoiho. Each class has one teacher and at least two teaching assistants.
We aim to provide a warm and caring environment for our students, some of whom need specialist care and the security that our base school provides.
In our junior classes we have a full and varied curriculum. As well as our core learning activities, we include swimming in our own heated therapeutic pool, play therapy with our specialist therapist and regular outlines in the community.
Senior Block
Our senior block includes three classes: Kotuku, Tui, and Ruru. Tui is our academically focused class for ākonga aged 12-15, while Kotuku and Ruru support learners who prioritise personal goals, life skills like swimming, and community engagement
Satellite Classes
Our satellite classes are run by Goldfields School, but located within the grounds of a mainstream school. Goldfields School itself is the “base school”. Students follow the daily timetable of the host school and join in with host school activities. The classes participate in many host school events and weekly activities. We have satellite classrooms at Miller Avenue School, Te Aroha Primary School, Thames South Primary and Paeroa College.
Miller Avenue School
Our school satellite is located next to Goldfields base school on Miller Avenue School. There is one classroom with its own playground, kitchen and breakout room. Our programmes help the students become independent learners and reach their academic and holistic IEP goals.
Participation includes involvement in assemblies, whole school event days, swimming, performing and visual areas, e-learning and waiata.
Thames South Primary and Thames High School
We're now pleased to offer classes at both Thames Primary and High, allowing students to remain within their community and build lasting connections.
The Thames High class builds upon primary school learning, integrating students fully into the school and its events. Our programmes also include academic learning, community visits to develop essential life skills, utilising local resources like pools, parks, libraries, and supermarkets
Paeroa College
We have one satellite classroom hosted by Paeroa College. The classroom is recently refurbished and caters for six to ten students with one teacher and two teacher assistants.
Being in a satellite the students are fortunate to be able to participate in the host school activities. We are able to take advantage of the food technology, Special Olympics events and host school activities. The students attend school camp and the School Ball biannually.
Te Aroha Primary School
The Te Aroha Primary satellite class has full access to mainstream activities and school events. There is one classroom with two teachers and 3 teacher assistants. The large classroom has a kitchen, sensory room, smartboard and is located within the heart of the host school with easy access to playgrounds. Te Aroha School is fully secure and fenced. Students are regular visitors to Base to talk and play with other students and for activities such as assembly, swimming, waiata and special events.
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
55 Norwood Road
Paeroa
Phone: 07 862 7172
Moblie: 021 277 3214
Email: officeadmin@gfs.school.nz