Learning in our Middle School

Year 7-8 Learning Areas

• English
• Science
• Mathematics
• Christian Living
• Health & Physical Education
• Art
• Social Sciences
• Languages: Māori - Te Reo/Te Ao, Mandarin, Spanish, English Plus
• Technology (at Te Aratai Technology Centre): 
• Production Design Fabrics
• Robotics
• Introduction to Food Technology
• Environmental Design Fabrics
• Market Day Kai
• Makerspace

Other learning opportunities include: Kapa Haka, Pasifika, extension programme and opportunities including ICAS and EPRO8, itinerant music, performance band, choir, performing arts, Speech and Storytelling competition and talent contest, PrEP, sports, Koru/AIMS games, outdoor education including Y8 camp, school production.

Year 9-10 Learning Areas

• English
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Science
• Physical Education
• Christian Living

Options include:

• Māori Te Reo/Te Ao Māori
• Mandarin
• Spanish
• English Plus
•  STEM (Science and Technology),
• Visual Art
• Music
• Dance/Drama
• Sports Studies
• Financial Literacy
• MGS Technology:  
• Media
• Food & Nutrition
• Hard materials
• Design & Visual Communication
• Digital Technology
• Electronics & Robotics

Other learning opportunities include: Kapa Haka, Pasifika, EPRO8, PrEP, ICAS, itinerant music, sports, outdoor education (camp), honours board, school production.

Year 10 Students: Leadership Development Programme and Graduation ceremony.