At Breens we strive for every child to be the BEST they can be. We pride ourselves on our curriculum being rich and responsive, where we focus on teaching the individual at the point of challenge.

At Breens, we base everything we do around what is best for our students and their learning. The school vision is for everyone to do and be their BEST – Better Every Single Time.

Breens Enrichment and Extension is an opportunity for every student to be extended in an area of strength and interest.

Our targeted teaching for Literacy and Mathematics is linked to authentic contexts, the school values and our term theme.

Programmes are planned within teams to extend and challenge students appropriately. Our Tōtara Mai and BEST programmes are a large part of encouraging students to pursue their interests and strengths and stretch themselves as learners.

Tōtara Mai is a home learning programme designed to interest and extend students.

Learning in Science is fundamental to understanding the world we live in. At Breens we believe the development of science skills, attitudes and knowledge are vital to meet the challenges and opportunities of the technology-based future.

Here at Breens, students learn in, through and about Visual Art. Within our specialist programme, students develop visual literacy and aesthetic awareness as they manipulate and transform visual, tactile, and spatial ideas to solve problems.

Welcome to Auaha, our place of creativity and the heart of our specialist technology programme!

Music is a strong aspect of life at Breens. Students are encouraged to follow their interests and be part of our varied music programme.

We believe adventure based learning, physical activity and health education is a crucial part of any curriculum for children who are in their middle years.

Breens prides itself on providing lots of opportunities for our students in the sporting arena.

Here at Breens, students learn in, through and about the Arts. Within our learning programme, students develop the skills necessary to communicate ideas and demonstrate their understanding, through the outlets of dance and drama, music and visual art.