Teaching and Learning:

Teachers scaffold learning to incorporate:

• Personalised Learning
• Project Based / Inquiry Learning
• Play-based / Investigative play
• Passion Projects
• Specialist Learning
• E-Learning/ Digital Technology

Personalised Learning:

Teaching and learning supports the growth of the whole child, ensuring that every student achieves their highest possible standard.

Personalising Learning at our school places the learner at the centre of the process and is about:

• Assessment for learning
• Effective Teaching and Learning
• Curriculum Entitlement and Choice
• Strong Partnerships
• School as a Learning Organisation
• Students are empowered to be active participants in their learning.

Project Based/ Inquiry Learning:

Project based/ Inquiry learning is when students work on a project over an extended period of time that engages them in solving a real-world problem or answering a complex question. They demonstrate their knowledge and skills by developing a public product or presentation for a real audience.

Students:

• Gain coverage of curriculum areas and core skills
• Develop deep content knowledge as well as critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills in the context of doing an authentic, meaningful project.
• Are involved in collaborative and independent learning activities

Play-based / Investigative Play:

Play-based / Investigative play is an opportunity for children to learn, explore and develop through practical hands on experiences.

Children are offered a wide range of activities so that they are able to explore their individual interests. Activities each session include: carpentry, box construction, painting, dress ups, blocks, colouring activities, play dough, science experiments, craft activities and more.

Teachers working within these environments must skilfully walk a fine line between teacher-directed activities and child-directed learning.

Passion Project Learning:

“Passion Projects” help students find joy by exploring topics that intrigued them.

Students:

• Get many opportunities to integrate habits of mind,  prior learning, personal interest and collaboration.
• Are engaged through collaborative partnerships
• Are empowered through partnerships with wider communities
• Are enriched through deep challenge and inquiry

E-Learning/ Digital technology:

E-Learning engages, empowers and enriches learners experiences and prepares them for their future world.

Specialist Learning:

Students are also supported in their learning by:

• Specialist Music Teacher
• Learning Support Teachers
• Learning Assistants
• ESOL Teaching Team
• Librarian
• Kiwi Sports