Curriculum Design
The NZ Curriculum contains eight main learning areas as follows
English
Mathematics and Statistics
Science
Social Studies
Health and Physical Education
The Arts
Learning Languages
A Commitment to following essential skills
Thinking
Understanding
Relating
Managing Self
Participating and contributing
When designing programmes of learning at Matarau School we are especially mindful of
The primacy of English and Mathematics as key foundations to learning
The need for breadth of content and depth of inquiry
The value of co-construction and learner choice
The value of inquiry learning
The value of self-management
The value of authentic (relevant and connected) learning contexts
The necessity of planned and purposeful teaching and of sequential skills development
Planning and curriculum delivery guidelines aim for a balanced approach to learning and assessment
