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HWCAE was established under the Ministry of Education. It was recognised that despite the desirability of young people to attend a local mainstream scholl, the reality was that a number of young people were unable to do this. Alternative education was as the most appropriate way of ensuring that young people alienated from mainstream schools were able to have another opportunity to complete schooling. HWCAE was established in 1999 and in 2000 the first intake involving 6 students began.

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The Baby Signs® programme has been running for over 25 years. During this time Drs. Acredolo and Goodwyn, parenting experts and founders of the Baby Signs ® program, have continued to research the impact of baby sign language on hearing babies. This experience has allowed them to develop and adapt the Baby Signs ® program and products to best suit the needs of babies, families and caretakers, making it fun, simple and easy to learn. Their positive findings have been published, featured and sited worldwide. Benefits include: • decreases frustration and encourages trust • promotes intellectual development • encourages positive emotional maturity • assists in learning to talk • encourages babies to reveal their world • reinforces the bond between parent and child • improves self-confidence

Palmerston North Girls' High School is a Decile 9 secondary school situated in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island region of Manawatu. Set on 6.43ha grounds, amongst the trees and parks of Palmerston North city (population 78,400), the school provides a safe and supportive environment for many young women. Established in 1902, Palmerston North Girls' High School enrols 1200 young women from the city and its surrounding districts into Year 9 (ages 12-13) to Year 13 (ages 17-18). The school has a long tradition of excellence, and has an enviable record of academic and sporting achievement by students across all year levels. Palmerston North Girls' High School admits a number of international students each year,allowing us to provide an optimal learning environment for the acquisition of the English language and success in all levels of study. We enrol up to thirty international students from a variety of countries, currently including China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Thailand. With such a small number of students spreading across a range of nationalities, they all benefit from, and enjoy, our world-class education. The record of academic achievement of our students is one of which we are justifiably proud. In 2007 the Palmerston North Girls' High School Year 13 Mathematics Prefect was one of only 8 students NZ-wide awarded a Premier Award for Scholarship (NCEA Level 4). Achievement by Palmerston North Girls' High School students is above the National Average at all levels of NCEA. For example, in 2007 the percentage of Palmerston North Girls' High School students who obtained Achieved with Excellence at Level 1 NCEA was twice the National rate, and the percentage of NCEA Level 3 students who obtained Achieved was 41% higher than that New Zealand-wide. Palmerston North Girls' High School inspires all its young women to achieve personal excellence, and we seek to enrol International students who aspire to this ethos. Within our constructive and encouraging learning community, participation is expected, endeavour celebrated, diversity respected and teamwork encouraged. A strong work ethic is promoted and expected. Our curriculum choices and pathways provide International students with the opportunity to achieve excellence as a strong foundation to success in the English language and in tertiary education. We look forward to receiving applications from motivated International students who will make the most of their time in the quality learning environment provided by Palmerston North Girls' High School.

Somerset Crescent School is a primary school in Palmerston North. We work towards achieving our dreams and our motto is "Raising the Bar." Our school values are Respect, Onto it, Cooperation and Kindn

He whānau reo e rua i Te Kura o Central Normal. He whārangi puka mata tēnei mō te akomanga 16 o te whānau o Te Arawaru.

Riverdale Kindergarten offers a warm and positive learning environment where all cultures are celebrated and all children are supported to achieve their learning potential. Waiata, Maori resources and te reo Maori are incorporated into everyday activities supporting all children's sense of belonging to Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our friendly, caring teachers understand and acknowledge the importance of maintaining positive relationships with families. We invite your involvement in kindergarten life and enjoy sharing knowledge, skills and activities to enrich and extend children's learning. Children are provided with a wealth of stimulating, interactive resources allowing them to explore and grow emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually. We know children are creative individuals and understand the value of both planned and spontaneous play in developing creativity, thinking and problem solving. Our teachers are continually looking for ways to ensure children receive the most up to date learning experiences and regularly participate in professional development programmes. We look forward to meeting you and your child and embracing your contribution to our learning community.

Disocvery is conveniently located in Milson, just a few minutes drive from Palmerston North central, the hospital and Airport. Being located just off the beaten track in a quiet residential area, we benefit from less traffic and noise polution and have plenty of parking for convenient drop offs and pick ups. The beautiful residential location adds to the sense of family and community experienced at Discovery. We encourage you to call in and meet us, any time, no appointments necessary. We would love to meet you. PLACES NOW AVAILABLE

Holiday Fun Limited is a team of committed, positive and dedicated people who are always striving to be enthusiastic, energetic, and creative.

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Te Wananga o Aotearoa ki Papaioea - Papaioea region includes Palmerston North, Masterton, Levin, Whanganui, New Plymouth, Hastings and Napier, where programmes are offered in these centres. Offering Level 1 foundation programmes with Open Wananga through