We plan our curriculum with a focus on outcomes for students to develop an effective 
and useful pathway forward. Jenny Rae-Middleton leads our Pathways Centre. The role of the Centre is to ensure that all students from Year 9 upwards have an Achievement and Career pathway. Please feel free to contact Jenny for more information on curriculum options. We provide a strong career guidance programme to help students select appropriate pathways for them as they make subject choices. Is is possible to combine qualifications in many different ways and across many different levels to ensure each student achieves in National Certificate in Education Achievement.
Gateway
This programme is available to all senior students. It opens a new pathway from school to the world of work and is a great opportunity to blend school study with workplace learning and experience. Work placements are timed to suit each student’s programme and may take place either in school time or after school or during school holidays. Units are assessed in the workplace and credits gained count towards national qualifications,including National Certificate in Education Achievement. Gateway give opportunities to try out potential careers before students commit to full time work or training.
STAR
STAR courses are short, introductory (taster) courses in a wide range of careers. Students are released from school for usually one or two days to attend a course of their choice, in which they will have practical, hands-on experience. Courses are advertised in the College’s daily News and Notices, are available to year 10 to 13 students and are cost free (conditions do apply). Almost all STAR courses are Hamilton based, with the majority at one of Wintec’s campuses