Richmond View School

Educating for Eternity

.Curriculum

CURRICULUM


The New Zealand Curriculum is a statement of official policy relating to teaching and learning in New Zealand schools. It sets the direction for student learning and provides guidance for schools as they design and review their curriculum. Richmond View School uses the ‘Interact’ programme which is designed for New Zealand Christian Schools to deliver the New Zealand Curriculum.


By applying The New Zealand Curriculum it is the aim of this school to provide an educational programme of the highest standard which will equip all students for success, both now and in the future, and meet it’s obligations to the National Administration and Education Guidelines.


1.To enable each student to acquire the skills, attitudes and knowledge   they will need to become complete and fully mature individuals:   spiritually, mentally, socially and physically.

  • By providing a comprehensive and balanced educational programme


2.To recognise each student as an individual and to cater for their    individual needs and interests.

  • By providing a variety of educational learning experiences

  • By being sensitive to each student in all learning situations

3. To assist each student to attain levels of excellence in all aspects of    learning.

  • By regularly and consistently measuring each student's progress against specific objectives

  • By providing a programme which enables each student to progress at their own rate and at a level at which they can succeed

4.To enable each student to assume responsibility for their own learning and to become independent learners.

  • By teaching each student the skills of goal setting and time management

  • By providing incentives and rewards that teach each student the benefits of diligence in their work

  • By teaching each student positive and creative work habits

  • By making each student accountable for their learning


5.To enable each student to apply what they have learned in a practical and effective manner so that others may benefit.

  • By providing a programme and environment that will teach each student corporate responsibility

  • By teaching each student self discipline and to be considerate of others

  • By teaching each student the skills needed to effectively communicate in a variety of situations


6.To enable each student to assimilate, use and experience the benefits of what is learned and to see their relevance to every day life.

  • By providing practical learning opportunities whenever possible

  • By equipping each student for their future vocations, calling and role in life.


7.To provide for New Zealand's Cultural Diversity Richmond View will work with our Maori

and Pacific Island communities to plan, set targets and achieve the best outcomes for our Maori and Pacific Island pupils.

By providing opportunities for all pupils to participate and succeed through the advancement of education initiatives, education in Te Reo Maori and advancement of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

By promoting respect for the diverse ethnic and cultural heritage of all nationalities represented at our school.

By promoting acknowledgement of the unique place of Maori within New Zealand.

By providing Te Reo Maori for all pupils, will be part of our school programme from Years 1-8.

By recognising that we are all New Zealanders, that God loves all people and that we are all equal in His sight.

Links to:



Ministry of Education for NZ Curriculum: http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/



Integrated Education for Interact: http://www.integratededucation.com/


 

 

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