Curriculum

The New Zealand Curriculum outlines the principles, values and key competencies that guide practice. It is these principles, values and competencies that guide our school in the design of implementation plans across the eight essential learning areas. The New Zealand Curriculum specifies eight learning areas essential for education in our school:

The core values outlined in this prospectus reflect those stated in the New Zealand Curriculum. These values are deeply held beliefs about what our school community feels are important and desirable. These values enable us to live together and thrive in a diverse, democratic society in the twenty-first century.

The Key Competencies, many of which are reflected in our '5 Keys to School Success', are the capabilities people need in order to live, learn, work, and contribute as active members of their communities. These competencies develop over time, shaped by interactions with people, places, ideas, and things. The New Zealand Curriculum identifies five key areas for development:

Students at this school are challenged to develop their competencies in contexts that are increasingly wide-ranging and complex.