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Nau Mai Haere Mai ! Welcome to Manukorihi Intermediate
Why Intermediate?
Choosing the right learning environment for your child's Year 7 and 8 journey is one of the most important decisions you'll make. The age of 10 to 14 is a period of rapid developmental change, second only in importance and intensity to their first two years of life. This is the critical "child-becoming-adult" phase where your child’s brain is undergoing massive growth.
An Intermediate School is not a waiting room for high school; it is a specialist environment designed to help your child thrive during these crucial years. Our pathway is built on powerful New Zealand and international evidence about what works best for emerging adolescents.
The Intermediate Advantage_ (1).pdfA Specialist Learning Pathway
Integrated, Challenging Curriculum: Our teaching philosophy ensures the curriculum is challenging, relevant, and stimulating for their developing intellect. Learning is dynamic and integrated, cutting across subject lines to connect subjects and make learning more meaningful.
Literacy, Numeracy, and Specialist Subjects: We maintain a focused approach to the ongoing development of literacy and numeracy skills. Students gain access to specialist teaching across the New Zealand Curriculum, particularly in areas like The Arts, Languages, and Digital Technologies.
Expert Educators: Our educators are dedicated, knowledgeable, and empathetic—experts who know and understand the idiosyncrasies of young adolescents.
Nurturing Wellbeing and Growth
Culture of Wellbeing: Intermediate schools are proven to be great places for students to learn and grow. A recent study found that an overwhelming majority of Year 8 students and parents felt positive about the extent to which their schools and teachers looked after their
wellbeing.Structure and Independence: We are uniquely positioned to balance structure and independence perfectly, helping your child build the decision-making and self-regulation skills essential for success.
Leadership and Identity: We focus on developing student agency and identity, providing countless opportunities to take on responsibility and learn to be leaders in a supportive setting.
NZAIMS 003C Teaching & Learning in the Middle Years _ A4 2S Poster 03-04-24v2.pdfThe Essential Bridge to High School
The intermediate pathway is recognized by the Education Review Office (ERO) as a specialised bridge that fosters a successful and positive transition to secondary school.
Students who complete their schooling with us arrive at Year 9 with the confidence, independence, and strong sense of self they need to excel in their next phase of education.
NZAIMS Learning Pathway Booklet.pdfTHE EVIDENCE A4-DL 30-05-24v2 (4).pdfGive your child in the advantage of a school built just for them. Choose the specialist, evidence-based pathway that optimises learning opportunities for the middle years of schooling.
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