Learning support

Introducing our Learning Support Team

The team encompases our school whakataukī, He kākano i ruia mai i Rangiatea – The seed will not be lost, into our daily support of learners at our kura.

Learning Support Coordinator: Sam Gimblett

SENCo: Amy Howley

ORS Specialist Teachers: Anna Randall, Deborah Dunlop-Stenhouse, and Jessica Love

Our classroom teachers are supported by our awesome Kaiwhakatere team (teacher aides). 

If you have any questions or concerns around the individualised support options please email LS@rollestoncollege.nz.


Read more about the learning support team.


As learning support coordinators we

  • Advocate with and on behalf of our ākonga, whānau and kaiako to empower their voices so that all will have greater learning experiences.
  • Support ways to identify trends in order to remove barriers for ākonga, whānau and kaiako in our kāhui ako.
  • Develop critical partnerships to ensure there is equity and effective collaboration so our ākonga ecperience success and positive outcomes.