From the Ministry of Education...Together, we’re refreshing The New Zealand Curriculum so schools and communities are better supported to do what they do best: create rich and responsive learning that helps every ākonga realise their goals and aspirations.

Central to the refresh is ensuring that The New Zealand Curriculum gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, is inclusive, clear about the learning that matters, and easy to use from year 1 to year 13.

The New Zealand Curriculum change journey

We all want a curriculum that is best for our ākonga – their identities, wellbeing, aspirations and strengths.

Through Kōrero Mātauranga, - we’ve heard from tens of thousands of New Zealanders such as; ākonga, kaiako, educational experts, and members of the public about their vision for the future of The New Zealand Curriculum.
The message has been clear. Change is needed to ensure The New Zealand Curriculum:

• gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• is inclusive,
• clear about the learning that matters for our ākonga,
• is easy to use.

Keeping up with an evolving Aotearoa

As Aotearoa New Zealand evolves, so must our education system to meet the needs of ākonga entering a new world. While many of the elements from the current 2007 New Zealand Curriculum are retained, the refreshed curriculum will make the learning journey coherent, rich, and responsive to the needs of our ākonga, from early learning through to year 13. And if ākonga move between learning, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa is being redesigned in parallel.

The refresh of The New Zealand Curriculum aligns with and supports:

• the National Education and Learning Priorities (NELP)
• Ka Hāpaitia Māori Education Strategy
• the Action Plan for Pacific Education
• Tau Mai te Reo
• the New Zealand Disability Strategy.

Bringing out the best

We want curricula that brings out the best in every ākonga so that they are present, participating, and progressing in their learning as set out in the Ministry of Education Attendance and Engagement Strategy.

From a stronger focus on inclusive and Te Tiriti-honouring practice, to one that values and builds on the strengths ākonga bring to literacy and numeracy in learning across the curriculum, the refreshed NZC will support learners to better access its richness. With the changes we’re making, we’ll offer a coherent set of curriculum services to help you meet the NELP, enrich your local curriculum, and provide the best possible teaching and learning for your ākonga. 

The timeline for the Refresh - Tai Tapu School

Below is a document that illustrates the journey we will be taking as a school and the timing of implementation of the refreshed curriculum in line with the roadmap.

We have already implemented the first refreshed curriculum, the Aotearoa New Zealand’s Histories. This year, as a staff, we are working toward implementing the refreshed English and Mathematics curriculum. We plan to keep you updated at we move through this process.