OUR LEARNING
The core purpose of Kumeroa School is to ensure that every student can attain the highest possible standard in their learning.
We believe that students:
Need to be clear on what they are learning and why.
Require quality feedback to recognise their next steps in learning and how to take them.
Have access to 21st Century learning tools and resources.
Kumeroa School is a space where we focus on helping each student be their very best. We meet students where they are and find the ways to unlock their learning. Agri curriculum and Papatūānuku provide amazing opportunities for us to help each student flourish and realise their potential.
OUR FOCUS
We believe that every student deserves to learn in a space where they can truly be “them”. Where they don’t need to change themselves to fit the school box- but where the school changes to draw out the best in them.
We focus on removing barriers and help our students to see themselves as powerful students who ‘own’ their learning.
LEARNING TOGETHER
We ensure that all students achieve to their maximum potential, celebrating their culture, identity and interests. Students are guided and supported by quality teaching, informed parents and whānau in a safe learning environment.
This is our Bush classroom where students learn to explore, take risks, learn science, maths and literacy in the outdoors. A space where being you is more than enough- in fact it is the very best thing you could be!
We spend a day a week in Papatūānuku for 6 weeks in term one, two and Four.
Our curriculum has a strong focus on Agriculture and Horticulture. Students run, lead and manage projects that connect this learning with real life contexts. This has included rearing animals (calves, sheep and pigs), managing bees, learning trapping, building projects and plant to pizza.