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Celebrating Neurodiversity Week

20/3/2026

 
​This week,16th to 20th March, it has been 𝙉𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠. Neurodiversity is the concept that differences in human brain function and behavior are natural variations rather than deficits, advocating that there is no single "correct" way for a brain to work. It embraces neurological differences - such as giftedness, dyslexia, autism and ADHD - as part of normal human diversity, focusing on strengths and fostering inclusion.
As a charitable trust 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 provides programmes for neurodivergent learners with advanced yet complex needs (giftedness) and learners with dyslexia that are based in Taranaki. We are proud of what we are achieving which is supporting our students to become less anxious, more understood, settled and engaged by providing depth, pace, support and understanding to their specific learning needs while in amongst like minded peers. These fabulous neurodivergent learners are our future change makers - and with that knowledge we would like to celebrate each and every one of them and say '𝐇a𝐩p𝐲 𝐍e𝐮r𝐨d𝐢v𝐞r𝐬i𝐭y W𝐞e𝐤' from The Head Office team!
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You don't have to wait until referral round to refer your child

12/3/2026

 
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Join us for a Parent Information Evening

3/10/2025

 
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​Are you wondering if The Head Office or Project D might be the right fit for your child? Would you like to find out what our programmes are all about and how your child could benefit from attending?

Join us for one of the upcoming Parent Information Evenings, meet the Head Office crew and let's chat over a cuppa. 

You can RSVP here:
I would like to attend

Referral Round for 2026 is now open

3/10/2025

 
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Referral Round for 2025 Intake Now Open

9/9/2024

 
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Harry Potter Holiday Quiz Series

31/8/2024

 
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​Calling all Wizards, Witches, Squibs and Muggles!

Join us for a Harry Potter themed Quiz in the school holidays! Brush up on your knowledge of the Wizarding World and bring some spare Galleons to spend on sweet delights from HoneyDukes. 
Spots are limited so book your tickets now via the link below 👉🏻
Harry Potter Quiz Tickets

Parenting in the age of Anxiety - Talk by Dr. Doron

11/4/2024

 
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Join us for an evening with Dr. Doron to gain insights and tips how to help your anxious child. 

This event is a fundraiser for The Head Office scholarship fund. 
​Get your tickets via this link:
Get your tickets now

Join us for a Parent Information Evening

7/10/2023

 
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Are you wondering if The Head Office or Project D are the right fit for your child? Would you like to find out what these two programmes are all about and how your child could benefit from attending? 

Join us for one of the upcoming Parent Information Evenings, meet the Head Office team and let's chat over a cuppa.

Would you like to attend? RSVP here: 
I would like to attend

Referral round for 2024 intake is open!

16/8/2023

 
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Project D referrals are now open!

18/5/2023

 
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We are super excited to announce that referrals have now opened for our year 5-8 students.
Get in touch via [email protected] to request your referral documents.
​We look forward to hearing from you.

AGM 2023 - Come join us!

4/5/2023

 
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The needs of our exceptional children are at the heart of all our work. Come and join us for our 2023 AGM, have a cuppa and chat with our board and Head Office crew about the past year, our future plans and what you would like to see going forward. 
We are looking forward to seeing you on May 21, 2pm at the Head Office. Kia ora!

We are launching our Dyslexia Programme...

12/4/2023

 
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After 6 months of trialing our programme with a select group of students we are now ready to expand. 
Is your child in years 5 - 8 and you are looking for additional ways to support their learning? 
Want to find more about the programme? Follow the link...
Project D - tell me more

March 31st, 2023

31/3/2023

 
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​Finding solutions is our thing. For the past 10 months we've been working on the development of a programme to support students with dyslexia.
Watch this space... more information will follow. 

All Head Office classes cancelled for Feb 14 due to cyclone Gabrielle

13/2/2023

 
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We are taking the Red Weather Warning due to Cyclone Gabrielle very seriously. To keep students and staff safe we made the call to cancel all Head Office classes for Tuesday, Feb 14. 
Further details have been emailed to families and messaged via SeeSaw. Please stay safe out there and we are looking forward to seeing you soon. 

Cancellation of Head Office class at Wharehuia | Stanley Road for Feb 14 due to Cyclone Gabrielle

13/2/2023

 
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Please check your emails or SeeSaw message for further information. Stay safe out there and we are looking forward to seeing you on Feb 21st for your first Head Office class. 

Gifted Preschoolers Playgroup

20/10/2022

 
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Are you looking for opportunities to connect with other families with gifted young children? 
We run a playgroup once a month at our Head Office classroom. Coffee, tea and nibbles are provided and the Taranaki Toy Library kindly support us with toys for the session.
​Keep an  eye on our Facebook and Instagram page for the next date. 
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Referral round for 2023 intake - submissions closing soon

11/10/2022

 
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No classes on Sep 26 / National Day of Mourning

19/9/2022

 
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Parent Information Evenings

19/9/2022

 
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Please RSVP via the link below so we can prepare for the sessions accordingly. Ngā mihi nui. 
RSVP with a click here

COVID Update

12/9/2022

 
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Referral round for 2023 intake opens Sep 12

5/9/2022

 
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​Referral Round Dates for 2023 Intake


Sep 12 - Referral documents will be emailed to all
                contributing schools 

Sep 27 - Parent information evening at Wharehuia |
​                Stanley Road for Central Taranaki families,
                7pm start
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Sep 28 - Parent information evening at New Plymouth
                classroom on 155 Devon Street, 7pm start

Oct 21 - Submission deadline 

Get in touch with your school now if you would like to enrol your child for next year. 

Join us for our AGM!

10/6/2022

 
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It takes a village to raise a child... and passionate and committed people to run a programme like the Head Office. 
Add your voice and talents to the mix and join us for your AGM on Jun 19 at the Head Office classroom. 
The more the merrier. 
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Happy New Year!

13/1/2022

 
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Our team is starting to prepare for the term ahead and we will be in touch early February with further information. 
Our first day back will be Monday, February 14 @ the Head Office in New Plymouth and Tuesday, February 15 @ Wharehuia | Stanley Road. 

Stationary requirements and a Welcome Pack with all essential information will be emailed out to all new and returning families via [email protected]. Make sure you add us as a trusted email to your contacts so we don't end up in your junk folder. 

Stay safe and we are looking forward to seeing you all soon. Ka kite anō!


Zoom recording of Parent Information session is now available

13/10/2021

 
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Due to ongoing Level Two restrictions we ran the information evening via Zoom. In case you missed and would like to find out more about the Head Office programme - you can access the recording of the session via this link below. 
Recording of Parent Information Evening

Parent information evening Sep 30

26/8/2021

 
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Meeting in person was our preference but as we are still be in Level Two we will run the event via Zoom. 
This parent information evening is especially for parents who are considering a Head Office enrolment for their child and would like to find out more. 
Please register via the link below so you can receive the Zoom details. We are looking forward to seeing you.
Register for the Zoom event here
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