Enrichment Programme

What is Enrichment Programme?

At Whitby Collegiate, we are committed to identifying and supporting learners across Years 7 to 13, including students requiring extension and enrichment, those with learning differences, and twice-exceptional learners. Through inclusive, culturally responsive, and wellbeing-centred practices, we monitor students in authentic learning environments and collaborate with curriculum leaders to deliver high quality pedagogy.

Our holistic approach ensures meaningful enrichment, particularly for students identified in multiple areas of development, while maintaining transparent partnerships with whānau, staff, and governance so every learner can thrive.

Central to the Whitby Enrichment programme are Individual Action Plans, developed through triadic conversations between the student, whānau, and teachers. The Head of Learning Enhancement oversees and tracks progress for all students on the Enrichment register, while insights from the programme directly inform ongoing professional development to keep culturally responsive teaching at the forefront of our classrooms.

Academic rigour beyond the classroom:

We extend learning outside the traditional curriculum by offering participation in high level national and international competitions, including:

  • ICAS Assessments (English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee, and Digital Technologies)

  • University of Canterbury Kiwi CAM Competitions

  • Mathswell

  • Australian Mathematics Competition

  • ePro8 Engineering Challenge

  • NIWA Science Fair

  • Model United Nations, including Porirua UN Youth Events

  • International Economics Olympiad (IEO)

  • Wharton Investment Competition

  • National Secondary Schools Case Study Competition

  • Social Science essay writing competitions

  • ShadowTech

  • Innovative Young Minds

  • Tournament of Minds

  • Cross-curricular leadership opportunities

  • NZQA Scholarship examinations

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NIWA Science Fair 2026

ePro 8 Challenge

ShadowTech26 at PartsTrader Markets Limited

Strengthening Democracy Project - Finalists

Notable achievements in 2026 include:

  • Notable achievements in 2026 include:

  • University of Canterbury Kiwi CAM Mathematics Competition - Top Year 7 student in New Zealand (highest accuracy and fastest speed): John Hao

  • Australian Mathematics Competition: 1 Distinction Award (Year 10)

  • ICAS Digital Technologies: 2 Distinction Awards (Years 7 and 8)

  • ICAS English: 1 High Distinction (Year 9) and 4 Distinction Awards (Years 8, 10 and 13)

  • ICAS Mathematics: 3 High Distinctions (Years 7, 11 and 13) and 3 Distinction Awards (Years 9 and 10)

  • ICAS Science: 2 High Distinctions (Years 7 and 9) and 3 Distinction Awards (Years 7, 9 and 10)

  • ICAS Spelling Bee: 1 Distinction Award (Year 7)

  • International Economics Olympiad: 2 National Silver Award winners