International Students Learning Programmes
St Heliers School is a Signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.
Our comprehensive teaching programmes are based on the New Zealand Curriculum as prescribed by the New Zealand Ministry of Education.
The New Zealand Curriculum is highly regarded internationally.
Core Curriculum - Educating for Excellence
The school curriculum is made up of eight essential learning areas:
English
Mathematics & Statistics
Science
Technology
Social Science
Health & Physical Education
The Arts
Learning Languages
Underpinning the curriculum areas are five key competencies:
Thinking
Understanding language, symbols and texts
Relating to others
Managing self
Participating & Contributing
Learning Areas
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Mandarin is offered to all students.
A Mandarin Learning Assistant is employed to assist with the delivery of the programme.
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Māori
Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language are the official languages in New Zealand. English is the medium for teaching in most schools.
Aotearoa New Zealand has a proud bi-cultural history. At St Heliers School our students are engaged in a range of cultural experiences relating to Tikanga, Te Reo and Te Ao Māori (Māori language, customs and the Māori view of the world).
We aim to enact all of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi).
During their time at our school, students gain an understanding of Māori culture and language and how that strengthens our bicultural relationship.
Students have a diverse range of experiences, including a visit to a Marae in Auckland, powhiri practices, Kapa Haka (cultural performance group) and Māori culture sessions within the classrooms. The foundation level of Te Reo (Māori language) is used daily.
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All Year 7 and 8 students go to Selwyn College once a week for technology. Over two years they cover:
computational thinking for digital technologies
designing and developing digital outcomes
designing and developing materials outcomes
designing and developing processed outcomes
design and visual communication.
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Unlike most other primary schools in New Zealand St Heliers School employs a science specialist teacher.
All students in Years 6, 7 and 8 receive specialist science teaching and learning every week. This prepares the students for the science they will be studying at secondary school.
The science teachers also provide advice and guidance in science for teachers of students in younger year levels.
