Curriculum

Piringakau curriculum is based on a holistic approach of working as a whanau. The school, community and student are the strands that bind our focus for student educational success. We align our goals to the "Ka Hikitia - Accelerating Success" to the fore of curriculum planning and reporting. Ministry of Education research have indicated,

Parents, whānau, iwi and hapū are powerful elements of their young people’s education.

Parents, whānau, iwi and hapū can accelerate success by:

• expecting Māori students to achieve
• being part of conversations about their children and their learning
• sharing their knowledge of Māori language, culture and identity with education professionals and contributing to learning programmes
• providing feedback and being involved in decision-making
• supporting Māori students to plan and implement their pathway through education
• working with education professionals to create the conditions and support networks for successful transitions
• using Māori language at home and in the community
• providing high quality early learning experiences
• becoming members of school and kura boards of trustees
• understanding the benefits and challenges for Māori students at each stage of their educational journey.