Curriculum
The
school currently has 14 classes. The largest has 25
boys, the smallest has 15 and there is a maximum class
size set of 25 boys.
Every class has a core curriculum of English, Maths,
Social Studies, Science, Information communication
technology, physical education, divinity, art, health,
music and general knowledge. In addition, the school
offers French to Year 7 and above.
A specialist teaching system is operated throughout
the school which means a boy may be taught by as many
as six different teachers each week. This system enables
teachers to teach to their “passion” for
dedicated expert tuition, and ensures that we have
a fairer picture of each boy.
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Medbury School Curriculum
Medbury School follows the curriculum guidelines of
the New Zealand Government Ministry of Education.
Within this framework we place particular emphasis
on:
- reading skills as a basis for all other curriculum
work
- teaching of spelling and English grammar rules
- basic rules of Maths and learning of tables
- teaching of library research
- computer skills
- teaching of Social Studies with emphasis on History
and Geography
- our environment as a basis for the Science programme
- the added dimension brought by Music, Art and
Drama
Numeracy
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Establishing good work habits
The first and most critical aim is to help the boy
to establish good work habits. He will be expected
to write neatly, to set out his work carefully, to
keep a diary and to organise his prep properly, to
be able to listen attentively and to be able to take
part responsibly in oral discussion.
Personal assessment and extension
Our second major objective is to assess where each
boy needs extension or support to challenge him through
a flexible programme that recognises the individual's
potential. We put certain incentives before him:
- a merit award system which enables him to achieve
certificates leading to an Honours Award.
- an effort card system which is an assessment
by his teachers every six weeks of the amount of
effort he has put into his work. He shares this
card with his parents, which keeps everyone in touch
with his progress and it acts as a good incentive
to him.
- an exam and report system giving details of his
school progress and a comprehensive picture which
is shared between boys, parents and staff.
As a stimulus to the academic standard of the School,
two Scholarships covering up to two thirds of the
tuition fees and are available to boys entering their
Year Six year, whether or not they are present Medbury
pupils.
We have an outstanding record of scholarship awards
to secondary schools.
Christian Education
Christian and values education are integral parts
of the Medbury curriculum. Church services and class
lessons are an essential part of Christian education,
and are also important to the ethos of our school
and the values and character we wish to nurture in
our boys.
All boys are expected to attend their respective
church services at St. Barnabas Church, and prayers
and hymn singing are a part of each school assembly.
Weekly Divinity lessons are also taught.
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