Curriculum
Our focus at Chelsea School is 'Growing Great Learners - Te Ākonga Miharo' and this sits at the heart of our local curriculum.
The three key approaches that underpin our teaching and learning are:
- Assessment for Learning
- Inclusion for Learning
- Collaboration for Learning
Within our spaces you will see all three of these in action – these give our leaners and teachers the tools to engage in rich learning experiences together!
Structured Maths
At Chelsea Primary School, our Structured Maths Programme provides a carefully designed scope and sequence to guide effective teaching and learning. This approach ensures that each mathematical concept builds upon previous learning, empowering our young learners to grow their skills and confidence step by step.
Aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum, the programme focuses on meeting the specific needs of our students while adhering to progress outcomes and learning objectives. By following a clear and well-organized structure, teachers create a supportive environment where students thrive and develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
Our Structured Maths Programme is more than a roadmap—it’s a pathway to success for every learner.
Structured Literacy
At Chelsea Primary School, we are committed to providing a strong foundation in literacy through our Structured Literacy Programme. Structured Literacy is an evidence-based approach that systematically teaches the essential components of reading and writing, including phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
In Years 1-2, we use the highly regarded Little Learners Love Literacy programme. This engaging and explicit resource introduces young learners to the building blocks of reading and writing, with a focus on decoding skills and developing confidence in early literacy.
From Year 3 onwards, we transition to The Code, a comprehensive programme designed to deepen students’ understanding of spelling patterns, morphology, and more complex literacy skills. This approach ensures a seamless progression, equipping all learners with the tools they need to succeed as confident readers and writers.
Our Structured Literacy Programme reflects our commitment to best practices, ensuring every student is supported to achieve their full potential in literacy.
Health Curriculum Delivery Statement 2025-2027
Chelsea Primary School is committed to delivering a Health Education programme aligned with The New Zealand Curriculum (2007) in a way that reflects our school’s DNA—collaborative, curious, communicators who are up for a challenge—and upholds our values of whanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga, and ako.
Following consultation with whānau in 2024, it is clear that our community values a Health Education programme that nurtures the holistic wellbeing – hauora of our ākonga. Our programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to make informed, healthy choices and to foster resilience, inclusivity, and self-awareness.
The Health Curriculum at Chelsea Primary will address the key areas of learning:
- Mental health – promoting emotional wellbeing, self-management, and healthy relationships.
- Relationship education – age-appropriate learning about identity, relationships, and personal safety.
- Food and nutrition – fostering an understanding of healthy eating habits and the impact of food choices.
- Body care and physical safety – ensuring students develop knowledge and skills to keep themselves and others safe.
This programme will be delivered by teachers, with appropriate external support where necessary, within a safe and supportive learning environment. We will regularly evaluate the effectiveness of our Health Education through teacher reflection and whānau engagement to ensure it continues to meet the needs of all students and reflects best practice.
At Chelsea Primary, we believe that by fostering strong partnerships with whānau and embedding our values into everything we do, we empower our ākonga to grow into confident, connected, and capable learners.