Program

• New Zealand Curriculum (NZC)

  Seek after learning for the sake of your wellbeing At Maidstone Intermediate, akonga explore the curriculum through an integrated approach, along with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy skills. Over their two years here, our ?konga will learn from the context of our unifying ideas. At our kura, our kaiako teams develop unique programmes that are centred around unifying ideas.The Learning Programmes at Maidstone Intermediate are based on Te Mataiaho (The New Zealand Curriculum). Akonga learn about each of the unifying ideas through projects and bodies of work that integrate all curriculum areas in a range of authentic and meaningful contexts. The New Zealand Curriculum identifies five Key Competencies that, when mastered, set ?konga up to be successful in life and learning. These Key Competencies are specifically taught and practiced within the learning programmes. Thinking – creatively and critically making sense of ideas, experiences and information. Managing Self – self motivation and a ‘can do’ attitude; resourceful, resilient. Relating to Others – interacting effectively with a variety of people with different points of view. Participating & Contributing – being actively involved in communities; local, national, global.Using Language, Symbols and Texts – competence interpreting words, numbers, images. At Maidstone Intermediate, akonga explore the curriculum through an integrated approach, along with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy skills. Over their two years here, our akonga will learn from the context of our 6 unifying ideas. At our kura, our kaiako teams develop their own, unique programmes that are centred around the concepts of:Systems & Sustainability, Cause & Effect, culture & Diversity and Change.