Big Concepts

These concepts are woven through each of our termly integrated units. They can stand alone or more than one might be appropriate. They are the overall drivers for choosing our contexts for learning.

Hauora - Wellbeing

Two Year Integrated Curriculum Overview

Throughout a year each concept will be included in our integrated learning plans at least once. Some may be covered more than once ie hauora is a focus every term.

Hauora - Wellbeing

​​​​​​​Te Whare Tapa Whā

Overview of Curriculum Learning Term 3, 2024

Our key concept for Term 3 is Kotahitanga (Togetherness). The overall topic is We’re Connected!, with the major key curriculum focuses being social sciences and health. Social sciences learning outcomes include understanding Aotearoa New Zealand’s place in the world, and exploring the significance of places for people. Health learning will cover personal growth and development, including keeping our bodies in ‘optimum condition’. 

Other curriculum focuses this term include ongoing reading, writing, and mathematics programmes