Big Concepts

These concepts are woven through each of our termly integrated units. They can stand alone or more than one might be appropriate. They are the overall drivers for choosing our contexts for learning.

Hauora - Wellbeing

Two Year Integrated Curriculum Overview

Throughout a year each concept will be included in our integrated learning plans at least once. Some may be covered more than once ie hauora is a focus every term.

Hauora - Wellbeing

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Overview of Curriculum Learning Term 1, 2025

Our key concept for Term 1 is He Kākano Āhau - I am a seed. The key concept is Tūrangawaewae (sense of identity) with key curriculum area focus of social sicence and health. The overall purpose of this unit is people and places have a history, with a strong focus on Aotearoa histories.  

This term we will also enjoy Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) including a whole kura picnic at Waikanae Pool, visits to the Maritime Museum in Wellington, local walks, and Life Education.

Other curriculum focuses this term include ongoing reading, writing, and mathematics programmes