Curriculum and Learning - Te imarautanga me ngā mahi ako

The  building  blocks  of  our  curriculum are 'global concepts', which are explored through 'essential questions' each term. These allow students to explore, inquire and make connections between different areas of the curriculum in real and appropriate contexts. While the actual topics covered within classes  and  teams may vary, our overarching concepts and essential questions ensure that the same fundamental learning takes place across the school.

While most learning areas are taught within the integrated framework, the focus of traditional subject areas is not lost. Curriculum teams responsible for each subject ensure that new ideas and resources are brought into the integrated plan.

Mathematics remains generally outside the integrated approach.  

Most programmes, including English and mathematics, are taught by homeroom teachers. Specialist staff teach art, technology, science or STEM and music .

Classroom programmes are designed to respond to individual needs, with special abilities and special needs students catered for within this.

As well as providing extra opportunities for further extension in areas such as technology, art and Future Problem Solving, our school runs a modules programme which allows for the diverse needs, interests and abilities of all students to be well catered for.