Full Primary Curriculum
Years 1 to 8
Bible
Our Bible programme is designed to teach children to study the Bible for themselves, understand its message and seek to apply God's word to every aspect of their lives.
English
This includes handwriting, reading, spelling, grammar, composition and oral expression.
Phonics
A solid foundation in reading will reap rewards later. A strong emphasis is placed on teaching phonics so that children learn to read and write within the first year.
Our two-fold approach to phonics includes our own phonic programme plus the Letterland programme. This combination has proven to be very successful. Our systematic approach is complemented by reading at home every day. Children are taught to 'sound' out unfamiliar words.
Spelling
All children throughout the school have spelling homework every day. Year one children will start with three to five words and children in Year 7 and 8 progress onto etymology (origin of words).
Maths
The progressive style of our maths courses enables children to advance where necessary or revise concepts not yet mastered. Where a topic is dealt with in one term e.g. time, division etc, it is re-visited again to ensure concepts remain fresh and can be studied in more depth.
Addition, subtraction or multiplication tables are given as homework every day.
Science
Science is taught to equip children with skills and knowledge that recognizes order, purpose and the wonder of God's creation.
Culture
This is also known as Social Studies in state schools. Children are taught that God is the God of history. Children need to learn how to interpret and evaluate history and geography and present day society within a biblical framework and in the light of God's word.
Music and Art
These are taught from the perspective of developing in children skills and an appreciation of God's majesty and beauty of His creation.
Other Subjects
Home economics, technology, crafts, languages, photography, economics and computer studies are available for students in modules. These are usually studied by the upper primary and high school children. Computers are introduced across the curriculum from Year 3 onwards.
Sport and Physical Education
Each class has designated times for Physical Education throughout the week.
A combined Christian Schools Sports Day is usually held twice a year. Tabloid sports and Cross Country running is held annually within the school.
For the first time in 2006 we participated in a Beach Education programme in Port Waikato to equip children with water safety skills.
Trips
We endeavour to link into the curriculum events that may be of special interest. Trips are funded by school fees and transport is provided by volunteer parents.
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