Primary School Learning Programme

Our Year 0–2 programmes are specifically designed to support language development and establish foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling, and numeracy. During this phase, students receive guidance in adapting to school routines, developing independence in managing their belongings, and cultivating effective work habits. To provide a well-rounded experience, structured times for play and rest are incorporated into the daily schedule, fostering a balanced approach to early learning and holistic development.

In Years 3 and 4, students are encouraged to apply their learning to new situations and are provided with many varied opportunities to build on the foundations laid in the early years.

As their abilities and confidence in themselves as learners grows, they begin to experiment and explore this wonderful world of learning with increasing independence.

A number of different strategies are used to cater for all our students. All learning done at school is consolidated by home reading, phonics/spelling and mathematics Home Learning. At this age, students start to become aware of things beyond their own experience and take an interest in the community, developing friendships and caring for those around them.

Our topic studies, covering Science, Technology, Social Studies and Health, reflect these growing interests. Language skills are used and developed in connection with these topics.

The New Zealand Curriculum is being refreshed, and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa is being redesigned. The Mathematics, English, te reo Māori and Pāngarau learning areas in each curriculum will be implemented in 2025 at KingsWay School. 

In Phase 2 of the NZ Curriculum Year 4-6 , students consolidate and extend their literacy and numeracy capabilities, applying them across the eight learning areas: English, mathematics and statistics, science, the arts, health and physical education, social sciences, technology, and learning languages.

Using the Understand, Know, Do framework, students:

• Understand key concepts like effective communication and problem-solving.
• Know foundational knowledge, such as core skills and strategies.
• Do by developing research, collaboration, and creative skills.

Learning is connected to real-world contexts, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and student agency.

Home Learning is an integral component of each student’s education, reinforcing classroom learning and fostering effective study habits. This becomes increasingly important as students progress through the year levels. Our Home Learning programme includes a combination of scholastic and service activities, with memory verse learning being the most essential aspect. For this reason, we encourage students to prioritise learning their memory verses first.

Home Learning also helps students develop independent study habits. We encourage them to:

• Establish a regular time and place for Home Learning
• Ensure their library bag and sports gear are packed as required
• Take responsibility for having a parent review and sign their Home Learning records

Students are expected to complete 45-60 minutes of Home Learning each week.

If parents have any questions regarding the assigned Home Learning, please feel free to contact the classroom teacher.