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Curriculum

The individual needs of our boys are paramount to effective learning.

Our curriculum is broad and challenging to cater for the varying needs of every pupil, however considerable emphasis is placed on achieving the highest possible standards in Numeracy and Literacy. The curriculum uses the Guidelines of the National NZ Curriculum as its minimum basis but provides extension and supplementary programs at all levels. All Key Learning Areas: English, The Arts, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics and Statistics, Learning Languages, Science, Social Science and Technology are included in our curriculum. In addition to this, specialist Technology, Information Communication Technology, Outdoor Experiences and Religious Studies are also include across all age levels.

The personal development of each child is of paramount importance and boys are encouraged to have high self-esteem and to be self-motivated. Boys with ability in leadership, intellectual, artistic, musical or physical areas are given equal opportunities to extend themselves.

There is an emphasis on relating our teaching methods to the age related needs of boys. An example of this is a focus on Enquiry Based Learning with the junior boys, through to senior boys sitting exams in preparation for secondary education. Emphasis, in our small classes, is placed on providing a warm and caring environment in which all boys can flourish. The progress of individual boys is monitored carefully and regularly throughout their time at Hereworth.

The experience of gaining knowledge, we believe, should be an exciting and stimulating one. Here at Hereworth, boys are given as much opportunity to take direction and ownership for their learning as possible - the result being a resilient independent learner.

"All learning and teaching programmes are firmly based on the New Zealand curriculum, the school's special character and the community's aspirations, so that students experience an education that is specifically ‘designed for boys'. As a consequence, a wide range of teaching strategies, learning opportunities and resources, successfully capture boys' interests, and engage them in highly motivating experiences."

ERO Report June 2007