Waihi Centre Details
About Us
Elaine & Keith Garrett
We purchased the Goldfields Kip McGrath Education Centres in July 2007 after many years in the classrooms of Primary and Secondary schools. The Goldfields area includes Waihi, Paeroa and Whangamata. Elaine has 25 years experience as a Primary School teacher and has taught from New Entrants to Year 8 children ready to go to College. |
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Elaine is an experienced Reading Recovery teacher and as Deputy Principal of Ngatea Primary School, had responsibility for a range of curriculum and specialist programmes and the pastoral care of the school’s children
Keith is a 28 year secondary school veteran. His areas of interest are Maths and Science and he was Head of the Science Department at Hauraki Plains College for 15 years.
We see our combination of teaching experience and skills, along with those of our tutors, as an exceptional team for identifying and addressing the individual learning needs of a wide range of children.
After owning a home in Athenree for several years, we made the move in 2007 to live permanently in the Western Bay of Plenty. We both enjoy fishing, walking (exploring the local area) and gardening.
Our Education Team
We only employ fully trained and experienced teachers. Our tutors are carefully selected and then trained in the use of the resources and programmes available at our centre. We take pride in having an exceptional team that provides a positive and supportive learning environment which addresses the individual learning needs of each child. |
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What We Do
Our Waihi Centre is situated upstairs in the Westpac Building, Haszard Street. This is a quiet location where students can focus on their work. There is on street parking and a large public carpark behind the Westpac Building. We intend opening a centre in Whangamata in the near future. Every child attending our Education Centre has a programme made up to best suit their individual learning needs. We have a range of materials to draw from including computer based, book based and manipulative materials. |
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Our Education Centre offers individualised assistance in the following areas:
Primary School
- Reading
- Spelling
- Writing
- English
- Maths
Secondary School
- Reading
- Spelling
- Writing
- English
- Maths
- Science
Programme Benefits
- Free initial assessment
- Regular on-going assessments and feedback – we discuss the results with you and together decide on the direction of further tutoring
- Individual learning programmes that address individual needs
- After school sessions
- Variety of payment options: Discounted bulk purchase, Automatic Payments, Pay as you go
Programme Highlights
- A positive, supportive and fun learning environment
- 80 minute sessions
- Homework – practice and reinforcement of skills and content learned during sessions will lead to effective learning. Therefore, homework will be sent home and marked the following session.
- Qualified and experienced tutors
Contact Details
| Centre Owner/s |
Elaine & Keith Garrett |
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| Address |
Westpac Building, Haszard Street, Waihi, NEW ZEALAND |
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| Phone |
+64 7 863 9693 or +64 21 345 202 |
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| Fax |
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| Email |
kgarrett@xtra.co.nz |
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| Map |
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