The journey through our Kura
From the puna | spring to the awa | river and out to the pūaha | estuary, the names of our learning communities follow the journey of water through our environment.
As the waterway grows on its journey towards the ocean, so too do our tamariki | children as they move through our kura | school, building knowledge, confidence, independence and a stronger sense of who they are as learners.
TE PUNA
The spring | Junior learners | Years 0 - 1
A puna | spring is where water rises from the earth and begins its journey.
Te Puna is where the journey through our kura | school begins. These early years are about building connection, confidence and strong foundations for learning. Tamariki | children learn through intentional experiences that include play, sensory exploration and connection with nature, while becoming increasingly confident and comfortable in the life of our kura | school.
TE AWA ITI
The stream | Middle learners | Years 1 - 2
An awa iti | small stream carries water onward, gathering as it moves and becoming part of something larger.
Te Awa Iti is a time of growing confidence and curiosity. As tamariki | children become more familiar with learning at kura | school, they are encouraged to explore, ask questions, build on what they already know and begin developing greater independence.
TE AWA
The river | Middle learners | Years 2 - 3
The awa | river carries water forward, growing and gathering momentum as it moves through the landscape.
Te Awa is a time of growth, curiosity and growing independence. As their knowledge and confidence develop, tamariki | children explore more deeply, make connections across their learning and begin taking greater ownership of where their learning can lead.
TE REPO
The wetlands | Middle learners | Years 3 - 4
A repo | wetland is a place where water gathers, creating a rich environment where different life can grow and thrive.
Te Repo is a time of deepening knowledge and connection. Tamariki | children are encouraged to make connections across their learning, explore their interests and develop the confidence to take greater responsibility for their learning.
TE PŪAHA
The estuary | Senior learners | Years 5 - 6
The pūaha | estuary is where the river reaches the coast and opens into the wider ocean.
At Te Pūaha, learning continues to broaden as tamariki | children move into their senior years. They deepen their knowledge and capability across the curriculum, while having more opportunities to follow their interests, explore their curiosity, take responsibility and grow as leaders.
TE WAHAPŪ
The harbour | Senior learners | Years 5 - 6
A wahapū | harbour is a place where waterways come together before opening out towards the wider ocean.
Te Wahapū is a time when tamariki | children are preparing to take what they have learned beyond the kura | school. They are encouraged to follow their interests, take greater responsibility, contribute to their community and develop the confidence to lead.