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
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.