Our classrooms are personalised, student-centred, engaging and fun. We strive to offer differentiated programmes which meet the needs of all learners.
In Ōrongomai we:
Encourage children to learn through inspiring integrated activities, including daily play based learning.
Showcase our learning through our student-led team assemblies.
Encourage children to be self-directed learners.
Foster creative thinking through creative play and activities.
Develop our Halswell School values of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Manawanuitanga and Kotahitanga
Group children to cater for individual needs.
Support all our learners with a robust enrichment programme.
Participate in a variety of EOTC activities throughout the year.
Develop our Growth Mindset attitudes.
Promote future-focused, confident and connected learners.
Value e-Learning and authentic learning experiences.
Acknowledge New Zealand’s bicultural heritage by integrating Te Reo, tikanga into our learning programmes and by providing regular Whānau afternoons.
The Teachers
The Ōrongomai Learning Centre consists of eight T-Groups. T20, T21 and T22 classes are in the Kererū Studio; T23, T24 and T25 classes are in the Tōtara Studio and T26 and T27 classes are in Kāhu.
