NumberWorks'nWords Papamoa is a tuition centre at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard, Papamoa Beach, that teaches maths and English to children aged 5 to 16. It is run by its owner and manager, Wendy Dumée, who was a teaching team leader for gifted and talented students at Tauranga Intermediate for many years. Lessons are one hour long, held after school from Monday to Friday, usually from 3:30pm. Students cover all levels, from early learners to those preparing for exams or needing extension work. A free assessment in English or maths is offered before a child starts.
The centre says its students come from a range of local schools, including Papamoa Primary, Papamoa College, Mount Maunganui College and Mount Maunganui Intermediate. If a child is sick, the centre cancels that day's session and books a make-up session in the same term. Parking is in the shared front carpark, with spaces at the rear and street parking nearby. Coastland Takeaways, Red Chilli Indian Restaurant and New World at The Sands are a few minutes' drive away. The network has nearly 30 centres across New Zealand. For a Papamoa family who wants after-school maths or English support with a local owner, this centre is a good place to start.