MODERN LEARNING
At Tikokino School, our goal is to develop successful lifelong learners. We recognise that students learn differently today and our school recognises the following elements of modern learning.
Numeracy
Maths is taught on a daily basis in every class for 45 minutes to an hour per day. Students are grouped according to their learning needs.
At the beginning of 2016, we moved to PRIME Mathematics, a programme designed in New Zealand and based on worldwide research into best practices. Already we are seeing progress in scores and attitudes towards Mathematics.
We invested in PRIME Mathematics to bring greater consistency to teaching and learning at Tikokino School.
http://www.scholastic.co.nz/schools/education/prime-maths-information/
Literacy
Tikokino School gives high priority to the teaching of Reading and Writing.
We set high achievement expectations in our annual targets. Teachers assess regularly and use up to date information to inform their planning and teaching.
We cater to individual needs, giving support and extension, through differentiated grouping and personalised programmes. We operate the Davis Dyslexia programme and the Lexia Reading programme to support students with decoding and making sense of text.
Digital technologies (iPads, tablets, notebooks, computers) are an integral part of our literacy and integrated curriculum.
PE/Health
Our Health and Physical Education program promotes healthy lifestyles and encourages children to contribute to the well-being of others and their community. Each day, students participate in fitness activities and follow a physical education plan that focuses on fundamental skills related to seasonal sports.
Each term, we complete two five-week units. In Term 1, we start with Aquatics, where children learn swimming and sailing skills used in swimming sports and triathlons. The second part emphasizes throwing and catching with small balls, coinciding with cricket, t-ball, and softball.
In Term 2, we prepare for a gymnastics festival by practicing body movement and balance, followed by throwing and catching large balls for sports like basketball and netball.
Term 3 focuses on distance running for cross country preparation, and skills like dribbling and kicking for rugby and soccer.
In Term 4, we concentrate on running, jumping, and throwing in preparation for athletics events, and learn striking skills for tennis, cricket, and hockey.
The Arts
The Arts provide a means of personal, cultural and social expression. At Tikokino we provide opportunities in all four disciplines (music, drama, visual arts, dance) each biennial (even year) we participate in a Ngati Whai performance. Students also participate in our, options program, weekly school singing, visual art, school production and visiting local productions and artists. The school also provides the availability of music lessons provided by our lovely music teacher, Regine Dingle.
Science/ Social Science
Science
At Tikokino, we are committed to providing students with comprehensive science education through numerous opportunities to explore, investigate, and conduct experiments across a variety of topics. Science education plays a vital role in the growth and development of students as individuals, as responsible and informed members of society, and as productive contributors to New Zealand's economy and future. Science education must incorporate the perspective of Te Ao Māori.
Social science
At Tikokino we deliver Social Science programmes that recognise The Treaty of Waitangi and Te Ao Maori and ensure that over time, a balanced Social Science programme is delivered to Tikokino students. We help students learn to develop skills of investigation and inquiry learning, develop students’ understanding of the evolving nature of science and technology, help students explore issues and to make responsible and considered decisions.
Technology
Our Health and Physical Education program promotes healthy lifestyles and encourages children to contribute to the well-being of others and their community. Each day, students participate in fitness activities and follow a physical education plan that focuses on fundamental skills related to seasonal sports.
Each term, we complete two five-week units. In Term 1, we start with Aquatics, where children learn swimming and sailing skills used in swimming sports and triathlons. The second part emphasizes throwing and catching with small balls, coinciding with cricket, t-ball, and softball.
In Term 2, we prepare for a gymnastics festival by practicing body movement and balance, followed by throwing and catching large balls for sports like basketball and netball.
Term 3 focuses on distance running for cross country preparation, and skills like dribbling and kicking for rugby and soccer.
In Term 4, we concentrate on running, jumping, and throwing in preparation for athletics events, and learn striking skills for tennis, cricket, and hockey.
