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Location Facilities Academic Achievement Library Academic Programme ESOL Learning Centre Specialist Areas Student Support Extra Curricular Activities Kahurangi	Location Close to the Central Business District, Auckland Girls' Grammar School has easy access to the universities, central library, art galleries, museum, theatres and all major transport routes. Facilities The school is centred around a magnificent historic building set in beautiful grounds on a slope overlooking the Waitemata Harbour. We have modern science laboratories, three well-equipped computer pods and a state-of-the-art Technology Block - with workshops and design areas.
	Academic Achievement Auckland Girls' Grammar School prepares students for studying at University and other tertiary institutions. Our wide range of academic and vocational courses enable our students to achieve excellent results in the national qualifications assessments and examinations. Library Hours Monday – Friday 7.30 am to 4.30 pm (term time only) Services The library provides a broad collection of computer-catalogued resources aimed at meeting the curricula and recreational needs of the students. There is an extensive and diverse fiction collection. Non-fiction and reference materials are available in both print and electronic formats. Magazines include academic and general interest serials and are reference only. Students are able to use e-mail and internet with staff supervision, and have open access to the school intranet, CD-ROMs and additional computer programmes.
	Academic Programme We offer a wide range of courses from the following learning areas: • The Arts (Music, Drama, Fine Arts and Photograohy) • Languages (English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Latin, Samoan and Maori) • Mathematics & Accounting • Science (Chemistry, Biology and Physics) • Social Sciences (History, Geography, Sociology, Economics and Media Studies) • Physical Education • Technology (Computing, Graphics and Design) • Web Design
	English Language Assistance (ESOL) We offer extra support in English at every level from beginners to those studying reading and writing for University study (IELTS). This is included in the tuition fee.
	Learning Centre The Learning Centre is staffed by a team of professionals whose focus is the individual learning needs of all students. Students from Years 9-13 attend the Centre for a number of reasons. Extension programmes for students with educational abilities. These programmes are provided for students from Year 9 - 13. They include Future Problem Solving, Thinking Skills and Study Skills. The programmes are run as required and can be on a small group or individual basis. Individual assessments for students who are experiencing difficulties in certain aspects of learning and to follow up support may be given to the development of appropriate programmes. Enrichment programmes and extra support for students experiencing difficulties in individual subjects is also provided within the faculties along with the learning centre programmes providing life skills, literacy and numeracy. Teacher Aides are available to support students within mainstream classes. Generally students attending the Learning Centre have been referred by their teacher. They work on programmes designed to meet their individual needs. If you wish to know more about the Centre, please contact Fiona Larsen, the Learning Centre Coordinator. We share one member of our team with St Mary's College. The Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) works with students in Years 9-10 who have difficulty managing their study and/or behaviour. We have introduced an Information Literacy Programme in Year 9 classes.
	Other specialist areas include: • Video editing • Digital photography • Music suite with midi-lab computer technology and recording studio. • Photography workshop • 800 Seat auditorium for the performing arts • Two gymnasiums, swimming and diving pools • Cafeteria
	Student Support Services The Dean of International Fee-paying Students and the Homestay Co-ordinator are available to help with any problems students may have at school or at home. The school also employs two fully trained guidance counsellors, a registered nurse and a careers advisor.
	Extra-curricular activities We offer a wide range of cultural activities: • Debating • Drama • Orchestra • Choir • Cultural Groups - from most cultures represented at our school • Sports - We offer a full range of team and individual sporting activities (Auckland Girls' Grammar School holds NZ and Auckland titles in several sports).