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Learning - Curriculum

The curriculum at T.N.I.S

Literacy

At Takapuna Normal Intermediate School English is about the study, use and enjoyment of the English language and its literature. It can be communicated orally, visually and in writing. Learning English encompasses learning the language, learning through the language and learning about the language.

Numeracy

Everyday we face mathematical challenges in our lives, from balancing our bank account to finding a bargain. At Takapuna Normal Intermediate School we focus on equipping our students with the skills they will need in the real world.

Inquiry Learning

An old proverb states: "Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand." The last part of this statement is the essence of inquiry-based learning. Memorizing facts and information is not the most important skill in today's world. Facts change, and information is readily available – what's needed is an understanding of how to find, make sense of, and use relevant information for specific purposes.

Science

Science is a way of investigating, understanding and explaining the natural, physical world. In order to develop scientific knowledge, understanding and explanation, people generate and test ideas, make observations, carry out investigations and construct models.

Social Sciences

The Social Sciences learning area is about how people participate in society and how society operates. It has significance for people in their everyday interactions as citizens and members of communities in New Zealand and the world.

Health and Physical Education

Physical Education (P.E.) and Health are an integral part of the unique school culture here at Takapuna Normal Intermediate School.

Technology

Technology is the creative and purposeful use of human knowledge, skills, and physical resources to solve practical problems. It involves developing artifacts, systems, and environments - intellectual and practical - that people create to expand their potential.

The Arts

The Arts at Takapuna Normal Intermediate School consist of four disciplines Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts. As part of their tech and specialist studies students will experience all of these areas over their two years at T.N.I.S. Arts education is essential to the development of communication skills and expression. The Arts stimulate imagination, thinking and understanding. As expressions of culture, the arts pass on and renew our heritage and traditions and help to shape our sense of identity. They are an essential element of daily living and lifelong learning and a valuable part of the school culture at T.N.I.S..

Learning Languages

Learning languages is a new learning area; it was introduced as the result of a recommendation in the Curriculum Stocktake Report. All schools catering for students in years 7–10 are required to offer a language programme.

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme

Over the last year Takapuna Normal Intermediate School has been implementing the International Baccalaureate (IBO) Primary Years Programme (PYP) as a candidate school. In the near future we will have an authorisation visit to review our progress towards full accreditation.