Read below to find out more about our current work on the National Curriculum and how this is implemented at MGC.

Currently the national curriculum is being refreshed and NCEA is also undergoing a review. Teachers in secondary schools across the motu are working hard to implement these changes for the benefit of all ākonga. We are incredibly fortunate that we have been gifted Ngā Kōrero tuku iho from Ngāti Rarua, Ngāti Kuia, Rangitane and Ngāti Toa. This taonga outlines the aspirations for ākonga and learning at our school from our four iwi partners.

The mandate for transforming education is clear: To improve learning so that all rangatahi succeed. 

Alongside our work as part of our rebuild, we are bringing to life our vision for learning through our MGC Learner Capabilities. These capabilities were developed by students for students. Learning design will develop students’ skills in their relationships (communication, collaboration, managing-self, identity); connection with community (leadership, service, community); and deep learning (creativity, thinking, GRIT, curiosity).

For the last 18 months we have also been exploring what a meaningful and purposeful programme of learning might look like for Year 11 students from 2024. This is a continuation of our Junior Curriculum redevelopment and our research around Year 11 programmes has reviewed teacher and student experiences nationally and here at Marlborough Girls'. 

From our review we recognise the negative impact of over-assessment in the senior school on student wellbeing and learning outcomes. 

On our Staff Only Day at the start of Term 2, our teachers will be reimagining Year 11 learning programmes for next year. 

The focus will be on designing learning that is rich, challenging and engaging; providing students with opportunities to connect with our local community; enabling the aspirations from local iwi; explicitly teach capabilities; and ensure students have strengthened pathways into Year 12.