Year 7 and 8 Learning
Programme @ WFPS
Our aim is to deliver an innovative learning programme that is tailored to the individual needs of our students. In our unique context we are able to make the most of our Outdoor Learning Area to ensure students have a challenging and authentic context for learning.
Our learning to learn model ensures students are developing highly efficient inquiry skills which prepares them for high school. All learning and experiences are focused on developing:
Mathematics
@WFPS we believe students need to develop the knowledge and strategies to enable them to confidently solve mathematical problems in everyday life.
Skills and knowledge in Algebra, Number, Statistics, Geometry and Measurement are all developed.
All students are provided with a Mathletics account which is in part funded by our PTA.
English
Shared / Guided and Independent Writing.
Students have a clear purpose for writing, we provide opportunity for children to develop an understanding of knowledge and how texts are shaped for different audiences.
Reading
As children move into Year 7 and 8 much of the focus is on reading to learn as opposed to learning to read. Students who require support receive additional support.
Speaking and Listening
Oral communication is integrated across the curriculum. Students at WFPS are confident communicators in a range of contexts. The students are given the opportunity to develop formal speech skills and compete against students from other schools.
Health
Attitude NZ / Cyber Safety
Keeping ourselves Safe / Life Education
Kia kaha – Anti Bullying
Positive puberty / Friendships
Example
Inquiry concepts
Identity
(Social science, The Arts, English, Te Reo / Tikanga Māori)
Sustainability
(Science, Social Science, The Arts, Mathematics, Technology, English)
Agriculture
(Science, Social Science, Technology, Mathematics)
My rights and the rights of others
(Social Science, Health)
Year 7 and 8 Science
Specialist year 7 and 8 Science
Being a Scientist
Chemistry and Lab skills
Forces
Living World
Languages
Te Reo Māori
Spanish
Social
All our year 7 and 8s have regular opportunities to meet with their peers from other full primary schools.
Year 7 and 8 Surf Day
Zone Day
Sleep over
Emergency Services Day with Zone year 7 and 8s
Intermediate schools Sports Camp with zone Schools (Matamata)
Zone Day
Mud slides/ Farm adventures / Crabbies
Extra
Camps
Borland Lodge
Omaui
Deep Cove
Wellington
School Production /Stage Challenge
After school Drama Classes
Interschool Chess
EIS Challenge
Skiing with Rimu School
Polyfest
Sailing
Pet Day
Hangi
Zone Sports
Athletics
Swimming
Cross Country
Moffett Cup Rugby & Netball
Football
After School Sports
Football
Water polo
Touch
Smash Cricket
Basketball
Hockey
Netball
Cycling
Squash
Table Tennis
Badminton
Hockey
Netball
Futsall
Water Polo
Squash
Table Tennis
Badminton
Football
Water polo
Touch
Basketball
William Pike Challenge Award
The William Pike Challenge Award is a flexible & easy to follow framework. Students in year 7 and 8 take part in the William Pike Challenge Award over the school year and are required to engage in outdoor activities, community service and passion projects.
UNITEC conducted independent research into the William Pike Challenge Award and found that it teaches young people vital life skills. Read more about their findings in our blog.
All students who finish the William Pike Challenge Award get three months taken off their Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award Bronze major!
Education outside the classroom is an integral part of the learning programme @WFPS. We are lucky to have daily access to:
Outdoor learning Area
Kingswood Bush
Garden Gurus
In addition, students are regularly making field trips where there is a genuine opportunity to learn in a more authentic environment. Recent curriculum review has highlighted the importance of learning in such contexts and as a school we will ensure our local curriculum reflects the interests of our students whilst growing their capacity to understand and be effective in the global context.
Technology at Ascot School
Students experience over 30 hours of Technology at Ascot school. This is equivalent to the time spent on Technology at all the city high schools.
Food Technology
Hard Materials
Fabric and Design
Gifted and Talented
The school are working with ENRICH Gifted Education, Invercargill to ensure we are identifying and meeting the needs of Gifted Learners.
Mathematics – Otago Problem Solving Challenge
Outlook for Someday Film Challenge
Social Science Fair
Science Fair
Media Mash
Interschool Chess
Southland Speech Competition
Sport and Rec
Sport and Recreation options for year 7 and 8.
We are looking to develop a sports and recreation programme for 2020. This will involve giving our year 7 and 8 students the opportunity to explore a range of options including cross fit / disk golf / clip and climb / ten pin bowing / velodrome cycling
Leadership and Honours programme
To develop and encourage our Senior students to step up as school leaders, 2020 will see the introduction of a School Honours programme. This will be designed to acknowledge the success and contribution of Senior Students in the areas of Academics / Citizenship / Sports and Culture.
Our learning to learn model ensures students are developing highly efficient inquiry skills which prepares them for high school. All learning and experiences are focused on developing:
- Resilience
- Curiosity
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Reflection
Mathematics
@WFPS we believe students need to develop the knowledge and strategies to enable them to confidently solve mathematical problems in everyday life.
Skills and knowledge in Algebra, Number, Statistics, Geometry and Measurement are all developed.
All students are provided with a Mathletics account which is in part funded by our PTA.
English
Shared / Guided and Independent Writing.
Students have a clear purpose for writing, we provide opportunity for children to develop an understanding of knowledge and how texts are shaped for different audiences.
Reading
As children move into Year 7 and 8 much of the focus is on reading to learn as opposed to learning to read. Students who require support receive additional support.
Speaking and Listening
Oral communication is integrated across the curriculum. Students at WFPS are confident communicators in a range of contexts. The students are given the opportunity to develop formal speech skills and compete against students from other schools.
Health
Attitude NZ / Cyber Safety
Keeping ourselves Safe / Life Education
Kia kaha – Anti Bullying
Positive puberty / Friendships
Example
Inquiry concepts
Identity
(Social science, The Arts, English, Te Reo / Tikanga Māori)
Sustainability
(Science, Social Science, The Arts, Mathematics, Technology, English)
Agriculture
(Science, Social Science, Technology, Mathematics)
My rights and the rights of others
(Social Science, Health)
Year 7 and 8 Science
Specialist year 7 and 8 Science
Being a Scientist
Chemistry and Lab skills
Forces
Living World
Languages
Te Reo Māori
Spanish
Social
All our year 7 and 8s have regular opportunities to meet with their peers from other full primary schools.
Year 7 and 8 Surf Day
Zone Day
Sleep over
Emergency Services Day with Zone year 7 and 8s
Intermediate schools Sports Camp with zone Schools (Matamata)
Zone Day
Mud slides/ Farm adventures / Crabbies
Extra
Camps
Borland Lodge
Omaui
Deep Cove
Wellington
School Production /Stage Challenge
After school Drama Classes
Interschool Chess
EIS Challenge
Skiing with Rimu School
Polyfest
Sailing
Pet Day
Hangi
Zone Sports
Athletics
Swimming
Cross Country
Moffett Cup Rugby & Netball
Football
After School Sports
Football
Water polo
Touch
Smash Cricket
Basketball
Hockey
Netball
Cycling
Squash
Table Tennis
Badminton
Hockey
Netball
Futsall
Water Polo
Squash
Table Tennis
Badminton
Football
Water polo
Touch
Basketball
William Pike Challenge Award
The William Pike Challenge Award is a flexible & easy to follow framework. Students in year 7 and 8 take part in the William Pike Challenge Award over the school year and are required to engage in outdoor activities, community service and passion projects.
UNITEC conducted independent research into the William Pike Challenge Award and found that it teaches young people vital life skills. Read more about their findings in our blog.
All students who finish the William Pike Challenge Award get three months taken off their Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award Bronze major!
Education outside the classroom is an integral part of the learning programme @WFPS. We are lucky to have daily access to:
Outdoor learning Area
Kingswood Bush
Garden Gurus
In addition, students are regularly making field trips where there is a genuine opportunity to learn in a more authentic environment. Recent curriculum review has highlighted the importance of learning in such contexts and as a school we will ensure our local curriculum reflects the interests of our students whilst growing their capacity to understand and be effective in the global context.
Technology at Ascot School
Students experience over 30 hours of Technology at Ascot school. This is equivalent to the time spent on Technology at all the city high schools.
Food Technology
Hard Materials
Fabric and Design
Gifted and Talented
The school are working with ENRICH Gifted Education, Invercargill to ensure we are identifying and meeting the needs of Gifted Learners.
Mathematics – Otago Problem Solving Challenge
Outlook for Someday Film Challenge
Social Science Fair
Science Fair
Media Mash
Interschool Chess
Southland Speech Competition
Sport and Rec
Sport and Recreation options for year 7 and 8.
We are looking to develop a sports and recreation programme for 2020. This will involve giving our year 7 and 8 students the opportunity to explore a range of options including cross fit / disk golf / clip and climb / ten pin bowing / velodrome cycling
Leadership and Honours programme
To develop and encourage our Senior students to step up as school leaders, 2020 will see the introduction of a School Honours programme. This will be designed to acknowledge the success and contribution of Senior Students in the areas of Academics / Citizenship / Sports and Culture.