Our junior hub and dual-medium classes in Year 1-2 are very much play based learning and are similar to kindergarten, with a little more structure to enable the teaching of core skills. Our school curriculum focuses on holistic learning which complements our focus of educating the head, the heart, the body and spirit.

Our dual-medium hub is blessed with clever kaiako (teachers) and kaiarahi (Māori Language Learning Support Assistants), some of whom are fluent Māori speakers, and others who are hugely experienced junior literacy teachers. This means that students get regular, quality literacy and mathematics in both languages. Both the bilingual and junior hub back onto the playground. Pikopiko has a lovely outside deck which is covered and in 2021 there were extensive upgrades to the classrooms.

As our students progress through the years, the play based learning evolves into project based learning and students increasingly take responsibility and agency, and use digital tools. Every child from Year 2 onwards has their own chromebook, which is provided by the school (and remains the property of the school).

We transition our children from kindergarten and our local early childhood, where possible, in groups to soften the transition. We have an open door school and value parent help and connections. It's a great place to be, supported by our strong focus on values, relationships, and creating a family like context.

We have a wonderful local curriculum, complete with a graduate profile of what we aspire for our learners to acquire during their time with us. Most of all, we have a fabulous community in which to learn, play and grow.

Do come and meet us, and join us as we journey together.

Kia Kotahi Tātou, Tū Tonu Mai!

Jenny Bennett, Principal