Each year, like every secondary school in the country, we have a number of students who require special assessment conditions for their NCEA assessments, both internal and external.

This means that someone else reads their examination papers or assessment tasks aloud to them and/or writes down the answers that the student dictates.

Reader Writer help is used for internal assessment tasks throughout the year, and in November, for the external examinations. NZQA provides remuneration for November exams whereas during the school year, the assistance is voluntary.

We would like to increase the school’s pool of people available to assist with this.

Training and support will be given, and a police check is compulsory due to government regulations. Interested parents, guardians or other adults must have legible handwriting, spelling, and punctuation ability. Handwriting must be fluent enough to complete the task within the available time.

Being a reader/writer is a rewarding experience and a huge practical help for many students, enabling them to perform at their best in NZQA qualifications. They are very grateful for this help and realise its value to them and their futures.

If you want to join our pool of helpers, please call Jennifer Devon on 434 8429.

We’d love to talk to you about it!