"Achievement information for 2014 shows that most students achieved at or above the National Standards for reading, writing and mathematics. Students who achieve below the National Standards are supported by a variety of programmes that cater for their particular learning requirements."
- Education Review Office, 2015
The New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) is the guiding document for teaching and learning in all NZ schools. At Paparimu School, we aim to implement all aspects of the NZC through a robust and integrated programme. Within each class the learning is organised in a way that works to meet the needs of the individuals within it. 

The New Zealand Curriculum specifies eight learning areas: English, the arts, health and physical education, learning languages, mathematics and statistics, science, social sciences, and technology.
​Our students achieve personal excellence via individual and/or group teaching based on their learning needs. Our small class sizes mean more individual attention for each child and targeted teaching to accelerate and improve learning.
The Education Review Office (ERO) commented on their most recent visit: "Students are provided with varied opportunities to reflect on their learning. Students confidently contribute to classroom discussions and support each other by providing feedback about ideas, successes and areas for improvement. They confidently discuss their progress and achievement with their parents and whānau. These facets of teaching and learning practice contribute to students being highly engaged and successful in their learning."
​You can read more about the latest ERO findings here.

Achievement information is used to plan programmes that cater for students’ individual learning requirements. Our teachers know their students well and consider ways in which they can improve their teaching practice.
Read more on the Reporting to Parents/Caregivers page. 

Take a look below to learn more about:
  • Our School Values
  • Reporting to Parents/Whānau
  • Learning Support programmes
  • Our Current Education Review Office (ERO) Report

Reporting to Parents/Whānau

Paparimu School reports clearly to parents/whānau about how well their children are progressing and achieving in relation to the National Standards.

​We have ongoing conversations with our parents/whānau about their children’s learning. Our teachers offer constructive suggestions about how parents/whānau can support learning at home.

Current Education Review Office Report

"Students at Paparimu School experience good quality education. They benefit from a broad curriculum that supports them to develop their thinking. Governance has developed well over the last three years. School leadership is effective and parent partnerships in learning are valued."
We encourage you to view and read our report in full on the below link.

Learning Support Programmes

Paparimu School has an inclusive culture. Students with diverse learning needs have appropriate intervention programmes implemented with parent/whānau involvement.
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Extension & Enrichment / Gifted & Talented

Paparimu School's focus on the learner and THEIR individual learning needs means we are well placed to offer extension/enrichment and gifted and talented opportunities for our students.
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