Academic

At Tahuna, learning is more than knowing facts, although that’s important too. For us, learning is a way of life!

We have a vision of students who are logical and creative, open-minded and questioning, and confident in their ability to take risks, solve problems and challenge themselves. This is the academic environment we promote, through high quality teaching that emphasises the joys of learning and celebrates successes.

Classes in numeracy see students buzzing with activities and using many new hands-on resources. The programme is based on sound current research and builds knowledge, confidence and strategies to solve problems.

Tahuna is fortunate to be able to purchase wonderful reading resources and books for these special two years of schooling. Teachers have expectations that everyone will improve and work hard to develop life-long reading habits.

Project Based Learning (PBL) offers a dynamic and engaging approach to education, empowering students to take ownership of their learning. Through PBL, students delve into real-world challenges and problems, collaborating with their peers to develop innovative solutions. This hands-on, inquiry-based approach not only fosters a deeper understanding of the subject matter but also cultivates essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and communication. Furthermore, PBL allows students to explore their interests and passions, making learning more meaningful and relevant to their lives. By actively participating in the learning process, students develop a sense of agency and confidence that extends beyond the classroom.

Learning a new language is both an exciting challenge and a good foundation for studying languages at high school. At Tahuna you will continue to learn some Maori, and be introduced to a range of other languages through an online platform.  Students with a passion for languages can opt into one of electives which have included Mandarin, French, German and Japanese.