The Independent Living Centre (ILC) is a department within Hillcrest High School catering for the Ongoing and Reviewable Resourcing Scheme (ORRS) funded students who have a significant intellectual disability. Targeted funding for these students provides teachers time, teacher aide support and, when necessary, therapist/specialist support to ensure all students have access to the curriculum.

All students have Individualised Education Programmes (IEP’s) and these are developed along with parents/caregivers, teacher and support staff. All programmes are based on the New Zealand Curriculum and emphasis is placed on Key Competencies.

Students are able and encouraged to participate in the school life depending on their individual ability, and interests and includes purposeful mainstreaming, academic, sporting, work experience and cultural activities.

Parents/Caregivers interested in a placement in the ILC should enquire to the Head of Department Mrs. M. Ellery or the Principal. Additional information is available from the ILC.