Kip McGrath Barrington English and Maths Tutoring

27/04/2026

A big thanks to the team at Wilson Print for our new signage! Wilson Print have been supporting us for nearly 5 years with our signs and we couldn't be happier with how this one came out!

04/03/2026

Can you caption this photo? We'll start - "Fast cars outside, progress inside!"

16/01/2026

📚 **We’re Back for 2026!** 📚

A friendly reminder that our **first day back for 2026 is Monday 26 January** — and we can’t wait to welcome our students back into the centre!

✨ **Now accepting new enrolments** ✨
If you’re looking to support your child’s confidence and progress in **reading, writing or maths**, now is the perfect time to get started.

👉 To enrol or book a **FREE assessment**, you can:
📞 Give us a call
💬 Send us a message
🌐 Visit **[www.kipmcgrath.co.nz/barrington](http://www.kipmcgrath.co.nz/barrington)** and book an appointment online

Places are limited, so we recommend getting in touch early. We look forward to learning with you in 2026! 😊

20/12/2025

As we wrap up another wonderful year, we’d like to say a huge **thank you** to all of our students and their families for your continued support, trust, and commitment this year. 💛

It has been a privilege to be part of your children’s learning journeys and to see the growth in confidence, skills, and love of learning throughout the year.

🎄 **Holiday Closure:**
We will be closed from **22 December to 4 January** while our team enjoys a well-earned break.

📅 **Reopening in January:**
From **5 January**, we will be open **by appointment only** for **new student assessments**. If you know a family who may benefit from tutoring support in 2026, we’d love for you to share our details with them.

We wish all of our families a safe, happy, and relaxing holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you again in the new year! ✨

15/12/2025

I received a beautiful little card from one of our gorgeous students today! Thank you so much Miss H!! And a big thank you to all of our students who have dropped off chocolates, fudge, and other little personal acknowledgements for all of our team 🥰

22/10/2025

Hello students and families - we have made the precautionery decision to conduct all lessons on Thursday 23 October online. Our centre will be closed and staff will be working from home. Our technology allows us to deliver the same quality lesson online, so for students with lessons booked for 23 October, please visit www.kip-learn.com and enter your student user ID and password. Your tutor will be ready and waiting to teach you at your usual time. Thank you for your understanding.

Welcome to our new learning portal, KipLearn! (development test branch) At Kip McGrath, we understand that every child learns differently. Our proven methodology has helped millions of children worldwide to catch up and keep up in the core areas of English and maths. With over 140 locations across A...

30/05/2025

Happy Friday! We are closed on Monday 2 June in observance of the public holiday. For students who would normally attend a lesson with us on Monday, there will be some revision lesson material posted in the student portal - students can use their login details to access it at any time. Enjoy the long weekend!

29/11/2024

We're very pleased to be supporters of the Villa Maria College rowing team for the 2024/25 season. The positive team culture is something we really enjoy being a part of.

Thank you to Brendan and the team at Kip McGrath for your ongoing support! Kip McGrath Avonhead English and Maths Tutoring. Kip McGrath Redwood Kip McGrath Barrington English and Maths Tutoring

18/06/2024

At Kip McGrath, we take pride in empowering students to reach their full potential. Olivia's inspiring journey showcases how our tutoring can help support children.

From struggling academically at 7 years old to passing her exams, allowing her to gain entry to top schools and pursue her career in education.

Olivia’s story is an example of the impact Kip McGrath has on children and their future. From student to confident educator, Olivia’s journey reflects the heart of Kip McGrath, to unlock the potential of every student.

Read Olivia’s full story on our website: https://www.kipmcgrath.co.nz/insights/olivias-journey-how-kip-mcgrath-transformed-my-education

14/06/2024

Each child studies differently. That’s why it’s important to build a personalised learning plan for each student🧐. Try making flashcards, studying creatively and teaching others what you've learned. These methods can help reinforce your child's knowledge and make studying more engaging so they can reach their full potential. Here are some hints and tips:

Make Flashcards:
❓Write questions on one side and answers on the other.
🏫Use them to test your child regularly.
📰Flashcards are great for memorising vocabulary, dates and key concepts.

Study Creatively:
📝Use mind maps and diagrams to visualise information.
🖋️Turn information into stories or use mnemonics devices to help recall larger pieces of information.
💥Use colours and images to make your child's notes more engaging and memorable.

Teach Someone What You’ve Learned:
👨‍👩‍👦Encourage your child to teach you what they've recently learned. Ask questions like “What did you learn today in school?”
🧑‍🏫Teaching others encourages you to clarify your understanding.