Our Learning
TE UHO O TE NIKAU PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Literacy and Numeracy are priority learning areas and will be delivered daily. Effective teaching practice integrates literacy and numeracy within the current theme/topic/exploration when and where it is relevant and natural to do so.
The New Zealand Curriculum specifies eight learning areas:
- English
- Social Science
- Science
- Health and Physical Education
- The Arts
- Technology
- Learning Languages
- Mathematics and Statistics
While the learning areas are presented as distinct, this does not limit the way we structure the learning experiences offered to our learners. At Te Uho o te Nikau Primary School, all learning makes use of the natural connections that exist between learning areas.
We believe our staff and students learn effectively when they integrate experience, imagination, information and application.
Our Programme of Inquiry honours the New Zealand Curriculum and supports the integration of all learning areas in different ways. Each term, particular strands of a learning area may be emphasised.
Programme of Inquiry 2024
Term 1: Week 1 – Term 1: Week 5
| Concept | Fuelling Great Friendships |
| Big Idea | Friendships can be deepened or undone by hard times. |
| Exploration | An exploration of how friendships are important for our health, wellbeing and sense of belonging. |
| Essential Question | What are the elements that build a strong friendship? |
Term 1: Week 6 – Term 2: Week 5
| Concept | Unlock Your Imagination |
| Big Idea | Imagination and creativity can change the world. |
| Exploration | An exploration of our imaginations born from experiences, stories and inventions. |
| Essential Question | Why is imagination and creativity so important for our world? |
Term 2: Week 7 – Term 3: Week 6
| Concept | I Am A Creator |
| Big Idea | Technology allows you to bring your imagination to life. |
| Exploration | An exploration of being a creator of technology. |
| Essential Question | How can you become a creator of technology and not just a consumer? |
Term 3: Week 8 – Term 4: Week 7
| Concept | The Magic of Science |
| Big Idea | The greatest scientists are magicians as well. Science is magic that works. |
| Exploration | An exploration of magic tricks which teach us scientific concepts. |
| Essential Question | How is the science of magic the same as the magic of science? |
Term 4: Week 8 – Term 4: Week 10
| Concept | Experts of Empathy |
| Big Idea | Empathy comes from the heart. |
| Exploration | An exploration of putting yourself in someone else’s position and feeling what they are feeling. |
| Essential Question | What will my legacy be for future generations at our school? |