Curriculum Delivery

At Tahatai Coast School, we deliver the NZ Curriculum through a Connected Curriculum inquiry process.

Whilst literacy and numeracy remain paramount for all children, we encourage engagement and  learning, through making connections within all areas of the curriculum. This is achieved by having an ‘umbrella’ topic for the year, with classes choosing aspects of this theme to investigate, using the iCan Tool Kit.

This is combined with the seamless integration of our 6 Cs (living and learning behaviours) which are closely linked to the NZ Curriculum’s Key  Competencies, and Information and Communication Technology.

2011 Umbrella Topic

i See

‘i See’ is the theme for our school wide “Connected Curriculum Delivery” for 2011. We know that children learn best when they are able to make connections in their learning experiences.

Connections through the “I See” theme are evident in a wide variety of contexts: visual arts, numeracy, literacy and the environment.

Teachers, both individually and within year level teams, have the opportunity to provide learning experiences that will stimulate and enhance your child’s learning, through an inquiry method.

In the 21st century, young adults entering the work force, will need to have an excellent understanding of problem solving skills, to meet the challenges that will face them in an increasingly changing environment.

Through a Connected Curriculum inquiry approach, we believe we are preparing our young people very well, for their future.