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Heaton Normal Intermediate
At our coeducational, two-year school catering for 540 local and international students aged 11-13 years, we strive to provide an engaging and future-focused education for every child.
Our school is strongly based on valuing diversity, integrity, creativity and excellence. We want every student to thrive and be the best they can be in an environment with a real emphasis on supportive, caring, and encouraging relationships. A place for every young person to be the best possible version of themselves.
Our outstanding team of highly qualified and skilled teachers are specialists in developing young people as they negotiate the challenges and opportunities of early adolescence. They share a common commitment to academic excellence and a focus on the well-being of every child.
A noted strength of our school is the wide range of opportunities for every student, including the visual and performing arts, sports, leadership, and clubs that seek to engage the student both within and beyond the classroom.
We welcome enquiries from prospective families and also from international students as we believe our school community benefits from learning and developing alongside students from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
Program
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New Zealand Curriculum (NZC)
The NZC, or New Zealand Curriculum, is a framework used in New Zealand for teaching and learning in schools. It provides guidance for developing curriculum content and teaching methods across various subjects. The NZC emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on key competencies, values, and a vision for young people as confident, relevant learners. Key features of the NZC include: 1. Key Competencies: Skills that students need to develop over their education, such as critical thinking, communication, and self-management. 2. Learning Areas: Different subjects, including English, mathematics, science, the arts, and more, with specific content and achievement objectives. 3. Values: Principles that underpin the curriculum, promoting respect, equity, and community engagement. 4. Cultural Context: The curriculum acknowledges and incorporates New Zealand’s diverse cultures, particularly the M?ori perspective and the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi. 5. Flexible Framework: Schools can tailor the curriculum to meet the needs of their students and their community while adhering to national standards. The NZC is designed to support educators in fostering engaging and meaningful learning experiences in various educational settings.
