Our Learning
"The New Zealand Curriculum is a statement of official policy relating to teaching and learning in English-medium New Zealand schools. Its function is to set the direction for student learning and to provide guidance for schools as they design and review their curriculum." (NZC)
"The New Zealand Curriculum is a statement of official policy relating to teaching and learning in English-medium New Zealand schools. Its function is to set the direction for student learning and to provide guidance for schools as they design and review their curriculum." (NZC)
At Ngakuru School we aim to implement the NZC in an integrated programme keeping the individual needs of our students at the forefront. Our teachers know our students really well and small class sizes mean that there is really no way that will not achieve in all areas.
At Ngakuru School we aim to implement the NZC in an integrated programme keeping the individual needs of our students at the forefront. Our teachers know our students really well and small class sizes mean that there is really no way that will not achieve in all areas.
"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!
To foster an Exciting, Motivating and Positive Learning Environment for all students to excel in is our mission!
Our Vision is to develop:
Our Vision is to develop:
Confident learners who…
Confident learners who…
· pursue their own lifelong learning journey
· pursue their own lifelong learning journey
· are resilient and resourceful
· are resilient and resourceful
· foster a growth mindset
· foster a growth mindset
· use their special gifts and abilities
· use their special gifts and abilities
· enjoy coming to school
· enjoy coming to school
Actively involved learners who value…
Actively involved learners who value…
· getting involved to make a difference
· getting involved to make a difference
· diversity and cultural competencies
· diversity and cultural competencies
· the natural beauty of our school and the sustainability of it
· the natural beauty of our school and the sustainability of it
Connected learners who…
Connected learners who…
· use inquiry and thinking skills to deepen learning
· use inquiry and thinking skills to deepen learning
· are effective users of communication tools
· are effective users of communication tools
· create and communicate using Future Focused Skills
· create and communicate using Future Focused Skills
· think locally but act globally
· think locally but act globally
Ngakuru Student Inquiry planning
Guided Reading Programme
Focused,small group learning
The future focus themes of Citizenship, Sustainability, Globalisation and Enterprise provide the context for our learning.
The future focus themes of Citizenship, Sustainability, Globalisation and Enterprise provide the context for our learning.
The school Values below are modeled daily.
The school Values below are modeled daily.
▪ Respect / Whakaute - Be respectful to yourself, others and property.
▪ Respect / Whakaute - Be respectful to yourself, others and property.
▪ Responsibility / Kawenga - Be trustworthy and accountable for your own words and actions.
▪ Responsibility / Kawenga - Be trustworthy and accountable for your own words and actions.
▪ Leadership / Hautūtanga - Be a positive role model at all times.
▪ Leadership / Hautūtanga - Be a positive role model at all times.
▪ Excellence / Hiranga - Be the best you can be and persevere to achieve your goals.
▪ Excellence / Hiranga - Be the best you can be and persevere to achieve your goals.
NZ Curriculum Key Competencies
NZ Curriculum Key Competencies
The Key Competencies are key to learning in every area. These are built into our learning programmes and are assessed at the end of each term.
The Key Competencies are key to learning in every area. These are built into our learning programmes and are assessed at the end of each term.
The New Zealand Curriculum identifies five key competencies:
The New Zealand Curriculum identifies five key competencies:
Click on any one of these above for an explanation of what they are.
Click on any one of these above for an explanation of what they are.
Official Languages
Official Languages
English, Te reo Māori and NZ Sign Language have a special mention in the NZC. All children learn a basic Te reo Māori and Tikanga programme and staff will soon undergo PD in Ka Hikitia and Tātaiako. Our National Anthem is sung at every assembly and we use the Sign Language version.
English, Te reo Māori and NZ Sign Language have a special mention in the NZC. All children learn a basic Te reo Māori and Tikanga programme and staff will soon undergo PD in Ka Hikitia and Tātaiako. Our National Anthem is sung at every assembly and we use the Sign Language version.
