Our Classes

 

Pākuratahi

Our New Entrant class is situated at the end of the school, in what was once our library, through the double yellow doors. This extended space gives our youngest students lots of room to learn and explore. One end of the classroom is set up as a sensory learning hub, which is available for students from across the school to work in, with the support of an adult, when they need a break from the classroom. At the other end of Pākuratahi there are both traditional learning areas and spaces set up for learning through play. Learning walls provide tools to support students with their learning and spaces to share their work.

 

Mangaroa

Our year 1/2 class can be found in Room 8, behind the blue door. Students in Mangaroa still have opportunities to learn through play at times throughout the day, although there is a definite shift to a much greater proportion of the day spent on more structured learning activities. Literacy and Maths are at the forefront of learning, as these important foundational skills are consolidated. Lots of artwork and other learning can be seen around the classroom walls.

 

Te Awa Kairangi

Our year 3/4 class is found in Room 9, behind the green door, right next to our New Entrants. Literacy (reading and writing) and Maths remain a significant focus at this level, with increasing elements of student-led inquiry complimenting these core learning areas. Art, song and karakia, PE and games further enhance the positive atmosphere in this vibrant and busy classroom full of learning, friendship and fun!

 

Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Room 7, behind the orange door, is home to our senior students (year 5/6). The students in Room 7 take on leadership roles throughout the school as they learn about citizenship alongside Reading, Writing, Maths and the other learning areas in our curriculum. Cultures are celebrated through greetings in different languages and wall displays that reflect the diversity of the students at Pomare School. Collaboration and mutual support is an important element of learning for these students, as they prepare for the next step in their education journey.