Looking for a better education for your child?

Wanting more support with your homeschooling?

Needing to prepare your child for high school?

The answer is:

ACORN ACADEMY

Private Home Education – New Entrants to Year 8

Winner of the Great NZ Book Quiz 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006

Winner of Paperplus National Children’s Literature Quiz 1999

Runner-up in Great NZ Book Quiz 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

ü small group classes – for maximum personal progress

ü genuine individual attention for each child

ü full academic curriculum

ü regular assessment programme during term

ü detailed written reports each term

ü stationery and textbooks provided at no extra cost

ü especially suitable for the gifted child

ü training in work study habits and personal goal-setting

ü accelerated Maths including early high school Maths where appropriate

ü emphasis on correct formal language skills in all subjects

ü enriched literature programme including the best of the classics and an introduction to Shakespeare

ü unique Social Studies programme covering all major periods of history, studied chronologically

ü optional foreign language studies (French and Latin)

ü thematically-linked Art sessions using a range of media

ü music: group voice training with professional singing teacher plus music appreciation studies

ü opportunity to participate in annual Australian Maths, English and Science competitions

ü involvement in a variety of events with other schools, eg. Music Festivals, Poetry and Art Competitions, Book Quizzes