Resources

Read about our curriculum and charter and find reports, forms and information about our policies for download in this section.


Karitāne School’s four year curriculum cycle

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RAKINUI

possible contexts for study:

Matariki

Southern sky

Weather

Explorers

Space

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TAKAROA

possible contexts for study:

Beach, bay and Estuary

Eco-tourism

Waterways

Water Cycle

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HE TANGATA

possible contexts for study:

Local History

Marae

Family tree

Historic characters

Local occupations

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PAPATUANUKU

possible contexts for study:

Creation myth

Planting – Huriawa/Rivercare

Erosion

Gardens – cultivation/farming

Our Mountains

Earth Science

Wherever possible, local contexts, resources and people should be central to the planning and delivery of the curriculum


Ā tātou tamariki kaitiaki hei muri ako pai ai

(All children, guardians of the future. Learn well.)

Our Shared Values

  • Kaitiakitaka– Guard and protect self, others, resources and our environment.

  • Matatautaka – Aim for excellence, go beyond fears and comfort zones. Seize opportunities as they arise.

  • Manaakitaka – Show respect, generosity and care for others.

  • Rakatirataka – Exercise independence and determine choices. Lead, negotiate and determine personal outcomes.

Our School will...

  • Be a Quality School with child centred programmes, enkindling a lifelong commitment to learning.

  • Encourage our children to reach their full potential – especially in Literacy and Numeracy.

  • Design and implement a curriculum that is based on an appreciation and awareness of our local environment and culture and that has the principles of Education for Sustainability embedded within it.

  • Create a positive, friendly and attractive environment for our children to learn in.

  • Involve our community in the school, its programmes and its vision.

Our Children will develop...

  • Attitudes, values and awareness of our unique community, culture and environment

  • Literacy skills.

  • Numeracy skills.

  • Social and Co-operative skills that demonstrate ability to relate positively with others.

  • Self management skills in a confident and capable manner.

  • An enjoyment of physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices.

  • The ability to ask questions, solve problems and reflect on own learning and thought processes in a constructive way.