NZ Curriculum

The New Zealand Curriculum (Te Mātaiaho) is currently being refreshed to ensure it remains relevant, clear, and aligned with the knowledge and skills learners need for the future. The refreshed curriculum provides clearer learning progressions in areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics, helping teachers support learners learning more effectively.

Information for parents

Phased Learning with Clear Outcomes

At Point View School, we are continuing to align our teaching and assessment practices with these updates to ensure all learners are supported to achieve success.

Te Mātaiaho, the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum, organises learning into phases to support a clear and progressive learning journey for all students.

At Point View School, our learners are in:

Phase 1: Years 0–3
Phase 2: Years 4–6

These phases help ensure learning builds logically over time, supporting learners to develop strong foundations and confidence in their learning.

Science of Learning

The refreshed curriculum is informed by the science of learning, drawing on research about how children learn best. This approach supports:

Strong foundations in early learning
Mastery of key knowledge and skills
Active engagement, creativity, and problem solving
Teaching practices that support memory, retrieval, and critical thinking

At Point View School, teachers use explicit teaching approaches to help learners understand what they are learning, why it matters, and how they can take responsibility for their progress.