This year we have three learning modules.

Module 1(Term 1-2): Forces (Physical World Science)

Module 2(Term 2-3): Energy - heat, light & sound (Physical World Science)

Module 3(Term 4): Manaakitanga (Social Science)

This term's module is Manaakitanga. Manaakitanga is defined as hospitality, kindness, generosity, and support - the process of showing respect, generosity and care for others. Our focus will be to explore manaakitanga as a way to uplift the dignity and wellbeing of others. Ākonga (students) will learn:

• We exist alongside many others. We all have our own perspectives, opinions, needs, and feelings. We are all important.

• The way we behave impacts others. That impact can be positive (bucket filler) or negative (bucket dipper).

• When we care for our environment, we care for our people. Every choice we make leaves a footprint on the land, and an impact on others who share our space.

To learn about manaakitanga and help it grow across our kura (school), we will be forming learning groups across year groups and hubs. Some of our inquiry sessions will be completed in their current hub groups, and some sessions will be completed in ‘transition groups’, which means ākonga will work in their learning teams for 2027. This will mean Year 1 ākonga moving across to Koru Rōpū for those sessions, Year 3 ākonga moving across to Pōhutukawa, and Year 6 ākonga working in a leadership transition group.