Oaklynn Special School

Auckland, New Zealand

  • Day School

  • 1873

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • NCEA

School History & Details

The Oaklynn Special School was established in 1873 and is a specialist school and resource center for students aged 5 to 21 with learning difficulties and disabilities. The school is located at "20 Mayville Avenue, Auckland", and their phone number is "09-8274748".

The school provides a high-quality education for students with complex learning needs. The school's collaborative approach involves management, therapists, teachers, teacher aides, and families.

Students learn in a variety of settings, from primary through to tertiary. The school also supports ORS-funded students in mainstream schools and the home setting.

The school has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot etc.

    School Values

  • Whanaungatanga
  • Hauora
  • Ako
  • Manaakitanga
  • Awhinatanga

    • The Oaklynn Special School has the following guiding values:-

    1. Whanaungatanga: Building positive and respectful relationships.

    2. Hauora: Well-being of students, families, and staff.

    3. Ako: Teaching and learning.

    4. Manaakitanga: Integrity, trust, sincerity, and equity.

    5. Awhinatanga: Empathy and caring.

School Achievements

Achievements

According to the Education Review Office, the Oaklynn Special School achieves equitable and excellent outcomes for its students. The majority of students achieve well about their individual goals, which are based on the New Zealand Curriculum's key competencies etc.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

The Education Review Office (ERO) lists some of the non-academic achievements of Oaklynn Special School:- 1. Professional leadership: The school has effective professional leadership. 2. Learning programs: The school's learning programs and approaches are well-suited for students with complex needs. 3. Professional learning community: The school has a strong professional learning community. 4. School culture: The school's culture promotes the well-being of students, whānau, and staff. The Oaklynn Special School also has a Specialist Teacher Outreach Service (STOS) that supports ORS-funded students in 15 local mainstream schools. The STOS team works with a variety of local primary, intermediate, and high school mainstream schools. The Oaklynn Special School also has specialists in arts, dance, and music. The school also has four teachers dedicated to releasing classroom teachers, which ensures continuity for students etc.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Unspecified.

School Information

The Oaklynn Special School offers state-of-the-art facilities for students aged 5 to 21 with complex learning needs. The school's facilities include:- 1. Well-equipped classrooms. 2. Sensory ro...View moreView Less

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