Total: Our Purpose
Every learner achieving, progressing and succeeding.
At Taumata School, we believe every child has the potential to learn, grow and succeed. Our purpose is to ensure every learner experiences high-quality teaching, develops strong foundations in essential knowledge and skills, and makes meaningful progress throughout their learning journey.
We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Guided by research into how children learn best, we provide clear, purposeful instruction, a rich curriculum and the right support to help every child experience success.
We hold high expectations for all learners, recognise individual strengths and needs, and celebrate both achievement and progress. Through strong relationships and partnerships with whānau, we nurture confident, capable and increasingly independent learners.
Empowered to Learn; Empowered for Life!
Great Learning Begins with Great Teaching
We know that how children are taught makes a difference.
Our approach draws on research about how children learn, remember and apply new knowledge. Our teachers use clear explanations, modelling, guided practice, regular review and feedback to help children understand new ideas and build confidence.
We believe that when teaching is intentional, carefully sequenced and responsive to learners' needs, every child has a greater opportunity to experience success.
Strong Foundations. Rich Opportunities.
We place a strong emphasis on developing essential knowledge and skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
These foundations open doors to learning across the curriculum. Through science, social sciences, technology, the arts, health and physical education, languages and other meaningful experiences, children develop knowledge, curiosity, creativity and an understanding of the world around them.
Our goal is to develop knowledgeable, capable and confident learners who can think critically, solve problems and apply what they know.
Every Learner. Every Step Forward.
We recognise that children bring different strengths, experiences and learning needs.
Our teachers use assessment and their knowledge of each learner to understand what children know, identify their next learning steps and provide appropriate teaching and support.
We value progress, celebrate achievement and work alongside whānau to help every child experience success.
Empowered for Life
Education is about more than what children know. It is also about who they become.
We want our learners to develop confidence, independence, resilience, curiosity and a strong sense of belonging. Through high expectations, positive relationships and meaningful learning experiences, we prepare children to contribute positively to their communities and embrace the adventure that is life.
Learning Principles
At Taumata School, our Learning Principles reflect the qualities and capabilities we seek to develop in every learner.
We believe that strong foundations in knowledge and skills provide the confidence for children to think creatively, collaborate, persevere and become increasingly independent in their learning.
Through explicit, purposeful teaching, guided practice and meaningful learning experiences, we nurture these capabilities and empower our learners to apply what they know, embrace challenges and experience success.
Our Learning Principles reflect our vision: Empowered to Learn; Empowered for Life!
Our learners develop the skills to listen, communicate, contribute and work effectively with others. They value different perspectives, share ideas and recognise that learning and achievement are strengthened through positive relationships.
Our learners build connections between what they know and new experiences. They develop the confidence to apply their knowledge and skills in meaningful contexts, solve problems and make thoughtful contributions to their communities.
Our learners use their growing knowledge to think critically, explore ideas, solve problems and express themselves creatively. They learn to make connections, consider different perspectives and approach challenges with curiosity and imagination.
Our learners develop the confidence and skills to take increasing ownership of their learning. They understand what they are learning, recognise their progress, respond to feedback and develop the independence to take their next steps.
Our learners understand that learning takes time, effort and practice. They develop the confidence to approach challenges, learn from mistakes, respond to feedback and persevere with appropriate support when learning becomes difficult.
Te Hika Ä te Awe: Specialist Technology
As a full primary we are fortunate to have a specialist technology suite that supports the delivery of hard materials, soft materials, food and design thinking. All Year 7 and 8 students at Taumata School have the opportunity to engage in the design and critical thinking process, determine a prototype and work through a process to complete a project. We also provide specialist technology to local client schools who send their Year 7 and 8 students to our site.
