Academic
At Maraetai Beach School, we provide an exciting and future-focused curriculum that gives effect to Te Mātaiaho (the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum). Our learning programmes are designed to be knowledge-rich, ensuring every student has a clear pathway to understand, know, and do as they progress through their schooling.
We have high expectations for all learners, utilising evidence-based teaching practices and the Science of Learning to ensure academic success. While Literacy and Numeracy are the cornerstones of our curriculum, we provide a holistic education where Science, Technology, the Arts, and Health & Physical Education are integrated through authentic, localised learning experiences.
Curriculum Delivery & Time Allocation
In line with the 2024/2025 Ministry of Education requirements, Maraetai Beach School ensures a structured approach to core learning. For all students in Years 0–8, we dedicate significant time each day to building foundational skills in English and Mathematics.
Available Teaching Hours: 23 Hours 45 mins per week.
Literacy (English): 10 hours per week (Average 2 hours per day).
Focus: Structured literacy approaches, vocabulary development, and the refreshed Year 0–8 English curriculum.
Mathematics & Statistics: 5 hours per week (Average 1 hour per day).
Focus: Utilising the refreshed Year 0–8 Mathematics curriculum to build strong numeracy and problem-solving skills.
Integrated Inquiry: 4 hours 30 mins per week.
Focus: Science, Social Sciences (including Aotearoa New Zealand’s Histories), and Technology.
The Arts: 1 hour 30 mins per week.
Health & Physical Education: 1 hour 45 mins per week.
Assembly / Cultural / School Events: 1 hour per week.
