Our Learning
Curiosity, Purpose and Wonder .... or CPW
The purpose of CPW is to nurture thoughtful, empowered, and independent learners who value both their own ideas and the perspectives of others. Students are encouraged to ask questions, investigate, and build their knowledge-developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for lifelong learning. We recognise whānau input as a valuable source of knowledge and actively welcome visits from community experts to enrich our local curriculum.
This year, our learning is woven through a series of concepts each term, all connected by our overarching theme-Rarenga. In Term One, we explored human migration through the big question, “Where do I fit?” Students and staff investigated ancestry, origins, and belonging, as well as the migration stories of diverse groups and cultures in Aotearoa.
In Term Two, our focus shifts to the migration of flora and fauna, building on the understanding developed in Term One. Our guiding question-“How has migration affected flora and fauna?”-invites a more scientific inquiry.
We look forward to discovering what new questions and connections will emerge in Term Three and Term Four as our learning journey continues.
All CPW concepts this year will link as we ‘weave’ understanding throughout the year. Our focus in Term Two 2025 is:
Raranga
How does migration
affect flora and fauna?
The Arts
At Bailey Road, we offer a rich and balanced curriculum, with The Arts as a key component. The Arts provide students with a creative avenue for expression and allow them to shine in diverse ways. Each term, we explore a different aspect of The Arts.
We endeavour to connect our learning to Literacy and Mathematics with specific links to our CPW questions.
This year we have connected our learning to CPW with a visual art focus titled ‘The Story Within’, exploring storytelling through art. Classes developed a range of visual art skills and techniques while researching celebrated New Zealand artists and artworks.
In Term Two, our focus shifts to Sound Arts, with an emphasis on music. Later in the year, students will engage in drama and dance units, continuing to explore creativity through performance and movement.
Health and Physical Education
In Health and Physical Education, students at Bailey Road develop a positive, responsible attitude towards their hauora (wellbeing). They build resilience, personal and social responsibility, and an understanding of how to care for themselves, others, their community, and the environment.
Learning opportunities vary across year levels but all support the importance of both physical and mental health. Key initiatives have included Life Education, football coaching, self defence, Water Skills for Life, Firewise, Keeping Ourselves Safe, Jump Jam and Positive Puberty. We also focus on sportsmanship, teamwork, and reflecting our HEART values in all we do. With many keen sportspeople at Bailey Road, it’s no surprise if one day we see our stars grown up and shining on the world stage!
