English curriculum encompasses the oral written and visual forms of the language.
English curriculum encompasses the oral written and visual forms of the language. The strands differentiate between the modes in which students are primarily:
The school teaching is based on the national numeracy programme.
These areas of the curriculum are organized with an integrated approach around a range of topics.
These areas of the curriculum are organized with an integrated approach around a range of topics. The school uses an Inquiry approach to the learning that involves a child centred focus for learning that develops a combination of students obtaining knowledge and thinking at increasing levels as they progress through the school.
Students receive a range of experiences based on the Technology Curriculum within their class and syndicate.
The use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning is an ever developing feature of the school. The school has a balanced approach to devices with ipad’s in the year 1 and 2 classes and then chrome books in the year 3-6 rooms. The use of data projectors or large screen TV’s for children to cast their work on and digital equipment is being used in more classes as the funds become available for their supply.
Programmes are based around four key strands.
Students receive a range of experiences based on the Technology Curriculum within their class and team. Being able to think through solutions to a problem is a feature of this programme that can be covered separately or integrated with topic studies.
The use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning is an ever developing feature of the school. The school has a suite with 15 computers and also computers and iPads in all classrooms. The use of data projectors and other digital equipment is being used in more classes as the funds become available for their supply.
Programmes are based around the following four strands:
The programme at the various levels involves daily fitness and includes large and small ball skills, athletics, gymnastics, swimming and cross country. The swimming programme for the junior students is based at the Northern Arena and for the senior students is a beach based programme involving sailing, surfing and water safety. The programme at the various levels involves daily fitness and includes large and small ball skills, athletics, gymnastics, swimming and cross country. Each year school events are held for swimming, cross country and athletics. The school participates in the events organised by the Hibiscus Coast Schools Sports Association. School teams are involved in touch, rippa rugby, netball and basketball. Enrolment with ports clubs is advertised through the weekly newsletter.
Programmes are based around four key strands.
The school Kapa Haka group meets for tuition once a week. The junior Kapa Haka from 1.15pm to 1.45pm and the senior from 1.45pm- 2.45pm under the guidance of Lee- Anne Wade. This group is open to all students attending the school.
The school Kapa Haka group meets for tuition once a week from 1:45-2:45pm under the guidance of Lee-Anne Wade. This group is open to all students attending the school.
The School has developed a progressive programme that has students receiving experiences outside the classroom.
These are offered where needed to support student learning.
Each Team will inform parents of the homework requirements and routines through a Homework Guide issued at the start of each year.
The School has developed a progressive programme that has students receiving experiences outside the classroom. The programme includes:
Through our learning support programme/s students are offered additional support in these areas to help them progress. This programme is also used to extend students with talent working above their class peers.