Key Competencies
The New Zealand Curriculum identifies five key competencies:
People use these competencies to live, learn, work, and contribute as active members of their communities. More complex than skills, the competencies draw also on knowledge, attitudes, and values in ways that lead to action. They are not separate or stand-alone. They are the key to learning in every learning area.
The New Zealand Curriculum
Thinking
At Riverina students
Are encouraged to be active in their learning by problem solving, questioning and relating to their own experiences through a curriculum that is relevant to them.
The New Zealand Curriculum
Using language symbols and texts
At Riverina students
Are encouraged to communicate and use different ways to present their understanding and learning.
The New Zealand Curriculum
Managing Self
At Riverina students
Are encouraged to be drive their own learning and become resilient, taking responsibility for their actions.
The New Zealand Curriculum
Relating to Others
At Riverina students
Are encouraged to cooperate and collaborate with others while celebrating the diversity of our school family.
The New Zealand Curriculum
Participating and Contributing
At Riverina students
Are encouraged to actively participate in their learning and know how to make a difference for themselves and others.