Both the English and Mathematics refreshed curriculum areas were released to schools in the last fortnight. Following that, the Ministry of Education approved two additional 'Curriculum Staff Only Days' to enable schools to become familiar with the refreshed curriculum. Our cluster school Principals and Boards worked at pace to coordinate and confirm these two dates so that we could:

• Provide as much notice to our families as possible.

• Coordinate teacher only days across the primary schools.

• Choose dates that extend a period where public holidays mean school is already closed to minimise the impact on students' learning and on families.

• Maximise the impact of this work on teaching and learning.

The two curriculum teacher only days are set for:

• Friday 07 February (following Waitangi day to provide a four day weekend for families).

• Monday 23 June (following the Matariki holiday on Friday 20 June to provide a four day weekend for families).

This notification is in advance of the required ten weeks notice period because we hope it will give our families a chance to take an extended break over these weekends. Our cluster schools are also holding staff only days prior to school commencing back on Monday 03 February, as well as continuing with the two that we have previously schedule in June and October. 

Thank you for supporting our teaching team to engage with the new curriculum so as to continue to provide the best for our students.

Article added: Thursday 07 November 2024