Learning Focus 

At Beachlands School we are supporting our students to be 21st Century learning by equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive today and in their futures.  We work with students in a relationship of 'ako' (reciprocity) to help each child achieve their potential.  We focus on helping our learners to be thinkers who are curious about the world and passionate about their learning. 

Literacy 
Children are encouraged to develop a love of English, to enjoy reading a range of different types of text, to question, critique and analyse in order understand the power of language and how it enriches their lives and the lives of those around them.

At Beachlands this means our students will become fluent at understanding written English, communicate effectively in spoken English and they will be able to record their ideas, thoughts and feelings clearly when writing in English. They are also supported to discuss, question, and critique different texts types to develop deeper understanding of how language is used to influence the world in which we live.

Mathematics 
Being a successful Beachlands Learner means being successful at maths. We want our children to be excited about their achievements in maths and learn to recognise and value maths as a vitally important part of everyday life –now and in the future. 

Our teachers have high expectations for student achievements in maths; we also encourage our students to have high expectations of their own learning and to celebrate their successes.  We know that children need learning experiences that are enjoyable and are easily connected to their everyday lives. We aim to make the maths children learn at Beachlands motivating and exciting to truly develop life-long learners.

Learning Pathways 
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Learning Pathways encompasses a range of curriculum areas (science, social studies, health and technology) and learning approaches (inquiry, design thinking, problem- based learning). 

Learning Pathways provides an authentic context for learning, it allows us to develop our curiosity and to make a difference in the world.  We always have a task to show our learning, solve a problem and share our knowledge to help us to grow and to help others.  

As a Green-Gold Enviro School we are passionate about making a difference in our local community and the wider world and our learning pathways helps us to be able to do this.  Our learning often takes us outside the school gates and into the community.  

Health and Physical Education 
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Helping our students learn and grow in all areas of their lives means that we value all curriculum areas equally and this is why our Health and Physical Education programme is so valued.  All students at Beachlands School have regular PE classes , fitness and sports sessions. 

All children at Beachlands School have swimming lessons either in the school pool or at one of our beautiful local beaches.  We participate in two sporting groups one in Howick and one with out East Counties Schools.  Our students participate in Netball, Hockey, Soccer, Rugby, Touch 7's, Cross Country, Swimming, Junior Tough Guy and Gal, The Beachlands and  Weetbix Triathlons and our Intermediate team attend AIMS Games in Tauranga every year.  

The Arts 
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Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Art are a part of the curriculum in every class, whether this be singing in our learning programmes or staging a full theatrical production.  Learning in and through the arts is a vital part of learning who you are and your place in the world.  

As you walk around our school grounds you will notice many beautiful murals that have been designed and painted by students as part of our Visual Arts programmes.  We are fortunate to also be able to offer music lessons on site during class times through private tuition.