LEARNING LANGUAGES
By learning an additional language and its related culture(s), students come to appreciate that languages and cultures are systems that are organised and used in particular ways to achieve meaning. Learning a new language extends students’ linguistic and cultural understanding and their ability to interact appropriately with other speakers.
This learning area provides the framework for the teaching and learning of languages that are additional to the language of instruction. Level 1 of the curriculum is the entry-level for students with no prior knowledge of the language being learned, regardless of their school year.
This learning area puts students’ ability to communicate at the centre by making Communication the core strand. This strand is supported by two further strands, which are directed specifically at developing the linguistic and cultural awareness needed for communicating effectively.
At St. Peter Chanel, all students learn te reo Māori as part of our school curriculum. Students are taught in a variety of ways, such as through karakia, waiata, kapa haka and informal opportunities throughout the day. Teachers also plan for a communicative unit that teaches students key vocabulary and phrases that enable them to communicate an aspect of everyday life e.g. asking someone what the time is and responding, or asking what day it is and responding.
The Minister of Education has advised that schools may have 2 teacher-only days to address the new maths and literacy programmes. SPC staff are joining other Catholic schools on Monday, 19th May and Monday 14th July (not Friday,15th August) as previously advertised. The days will be facilitated by advisers from the Ministry of Education.
TEACHER ONLY DAY
MONDAY 14TH JULY
SCHOOL CLOSED