Christ-centred education aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum
LEARNER CAPABILITIES:
Using Creativity, Problem-solving, Self-management and self-regulation, Relating to others, and Communication Our students will understand that God gives us power so that we can become courageous followers and powerful leaders.
TRANSFER GOALS:
Our students will be able to know how to trust God to give them the power to grow and develop as a follower of Christ and a leader in the kingdom of God throughout their lives as they complete this unit.
VALUES FOCUS: Mā te Whakaaro nui - Be thoughtful
BIBLE FOCUS: Book Characters Presentation - A walk through the pages of the Bible. (School event - Week 9)
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
Our students will ponder: How can I become a courageous follower of God and a powerful leader of myself and others through studying the life of characters in the Bible and local, national and world leaders?
Year 1-2
Year 3-4
Year 5-6
Year 7-8
The iDeaL Approach bridges research and practice to support literacy development across all year levels and tiers. Grounded in the science of reading and the principles of Structured Literacy, it provides educators and specialists with the tools, strategies, and assessments needed to deliver high-quality, aligned instruction.
Alignment with the New Zealand Curriculum.
Diagnostic assessment tools to pinpoint teaching starting points within the stages.
Content that is regularly reviewed, updated, and expanded to support kaiako in delivering effective instruction.
PR1ME™ Mathematics is an innovative, robust, and comprehensive curriculum that teaches essential concepts while developing skills important for success in the global workforce: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Confidence.
Year 7/8s - Oxford Math
A mastery approach that ensures success
Detailed lesson plans that support teachers to implement whole class explicit instruction and differentiate according to student needs
Engaging guided, independent and extended practice for students with real world context that brings mathematics to life.
Fixed mindset
Can hinder potential in both children and adults, making them less resilient.
It often stems from a desire to prove oneself rather than improve.
It is possible to transition to a growth mindset by reframing challenges, valuing effort, and learning from mistakes.
Christ-centred education aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum
VALUES FOCUS:
Mā te Mahi-Tahi: Work Together
BIBLE FOCUS:
Jeremiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem
Year 1-2
Buying, Swapping, Sharing
Year 3-4
Food Sustainability
Year 5-6
Fast Fashion/Creative Transformations
Year 7-8
Circular Economy
Structured literacy focuses on
How we teach: explicitly, systematically and cumulatively
What we teach: Phonemic Awareness, Orthography (the spelling system), Morphology, Vocabulary, Syntax and Grammar
Giving children the skills they need to read, spell and write with confidence.
Numicon is a mastery, structured Maths approach covering all contexts/strands, providing explicit teaching, explorations, and investigations based on the science of learning maths matched to the NZ Curriculum.
Year 7/8s - Oxford Math
A mastery approach that ensures success
Detailed lesson plans that support teachers to implement whole class explicit instruction and differentiate according to student needs
Engaging guided, independent and extended practice for students with real world context that brings mathematics to life.
Fixed mindset
Can hinder potential in both children and adults, making them less resilient.
It often stems from a desire to prove oneself rather than improve.
It is possible to transition to a growth mindset by reframing challenges, valuing effort, and learning from mistakes.
How do you sustain a healthy mind?
Fire Safety
Christ-centred education aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum
LEARNER CAPABILITIES:
Using Creativity, Problem-solving, Self-management and self-regulation, Relating to others, and Communication Our students will be able to self-assess their resilience and perseverance when coping with change throughout their school life.
TRANSFER GOALS:
Our students will be able to self-assess their resilience and perseverance when coping with change throughout their school life.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
How can I embrace change in my life so that I grow just like the Bible Characters identified in our Kia Māia school value?
SCIENCE
Year 1-2: Life Cycles and God's Design
Year 3-4: Seasons and Weather
Year 5-6: (linked to Garden-to-Table this term) Composting and soil biodiversity +
Seasonal Change and Harvest
Year 7-8: Climate Change
MATHEMATICS
Numicon is a mastery, structured Maths approach covering all contexts/strands, providing explicit teaching, explorations, and investigations based on the science of learning maths matched to the NZ Curriculum.
Year 7/8s - Oxford Maths
A mastery approach that ensures success
Detailed lesson plans that support teachers to implement whole class explicit instruction and differentiate according to student needs
Engaging guided, independent and extended practice for students with real world context that brings mathematics to life.
HEALTH
A fixed mindset can hinder potential in both children and adults, making them less resilient. It often stems from a desire to prove oneself rather than improve. However, it is possible to transition to a growth mindset by reframing challenges, valuing effort, and learning from mistakes.
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LIFE EDUCATION MOBILE CLASSROOM VISITS