Our Learning

Committed to Ongoing Professional Growth
At Ngākuru School, our teachers are dedicated to keeping up to date with the latest research and best practice in education. We regularly take part in professional development to ensure we are confident and capable in delivering the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum.

To support every learner, we use proven, structured approaches in core learning areas. In literacy, our team teaches through the IDEAL Literacy Approach, a structured literacy programme that builds strong foundations in reading, writing, and spelling. In mathematics, we follow Maths No Problem, a carefully sequenced programme that develops deep understanding and problem-solving skills.

Through this commitment to professional learning and effective teaching programmes, we ensure our tamariki receive the very best opportunities to succeed.

"Recent professional learning and development for teachers has focused on accelerating children’s learning. School strategic documents clearly identify children at-risk of not achieving and prioritise learning support. Data over the past three years shows most children including Māori have consistently achieved well in reading, writing and mathematics." Ngakuru School ERO Report 2017

To foster an Exciting, Motivating and Positive Learning Environment for all students to excel in is our mission!

Our Vision is to develop:

Confident learners who… 

·       pursue their own lifelong learning journey

·       are resilient and resourceful

·       foster a growth mindset  

·       use their special gifts and abilities 

·       enjoy coming to school           

   Actively involved learners who value…

·       getting involved to make a difference

·       diversity and cultural competencies

·       the natural beauty of our school and the sustainability of it

   Connected learners who…

·       use inquiry and thinking skills to deepen learning

·       are effective users of communication tools

·       create and communicate using Future Focused Skills

·       think locally but act globally