Mangonui School Curriculum Principles aligned with NZC Principles
Requirement: The school’s curriculum is underpinned by and consistent with the principles on page 9, NZC
Principles are the qualities that underpin curriculum design and action
NZC Curriculum practice throughout our school is underpinned by and consistent with the NZC through performing the following actions. | Mangonui School The Curriculum Principles are evident when the following is seen in our practice |
HIGH EXPECTATIONS The curriculum supports and empowers all students to learn and achieve personal excellence, regardless of their individual circumstances. | High Expectations
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LEARNING TO LEARN The curriculum encourages all students to reflect on their own learning processes and how to learn | Learning to Learn
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TREATY OF WAITANGI The curriculum acknowledges the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the bi-cultural foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand. All students have the opportunity to acquire knowledge of te reo Maori me one tikanga. | Treaty of Waitangi
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY The curriculum reflects New Zealand’s cultural diversity and values the histories and traditions of all its people | Cultural Diversity
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INCLUSION The curriculum is non-sexist, and non-discriminatory; it ensures that students’ identities, languages, abilities and talents are recognised and affirmed and that their learning needs are addressed. | Inclusion
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COHERENCE The curriculum offers all students a broad education that makes links within and across learning areas, provides for coherent transitions, and opens up pathways to further learning. | Coherence
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FUTURE FOCUSSED The curriculum encourages students to look to the future by exploring such significant future-focussed issues as sustainability, citizenship, enterprise, and globalisation | Future Focussed
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The curriculum has meaning for students, connects with their wider lives, and engages the support of their families, whanau, and communities. | Community Engagement
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