Inspire.

What we teach and learn here will be inspiring for ourselves and others. Learning will be irresistible and we will be surprised at our own capability.

Impact.

What we teach and learn here will make a difference for ourselves and for others. We will do something with what we know.

Paparoa Street School Learning Beliefs.

  • We promote a growth mindset through the way we work alongside our learners.

  • We use flexible grouping.

  • We provide hands-on learning opportunities in practical authentic situations.

  • We provide a range of teaching and learning experiences so students can consolidate their learning.

  • We provide a range of opportunities for students to work collaboratively.

  • We involve students and whānau in their learning journeys.

  • We let go of the control, pace and direction of our teaching to increase agency and choice for our students.

  • We provide targeted teaching to support our student’s next learning steps.

  • We develop personalised learning pathways that allow for students to be extended in their thinking and learning.

  • We track and share progress with our students and allow time for reflection in our lessons.

  • We believe that learning is integrated and want our learners to see connections through learning concepts in every curriculum area.

  • We promote learner agency through authentic learning experiences. Our children learn through play and real-life experiences. They are involved in seeking solutions to their world’s gnarly problems.

  • We encourage children to take responsibility for making informed decisions about their learning so choice is a key element of all learning experiences.

  • Learning is not simply a collection of knowledge but a call to action.