ᐅ Primary School in Auckland, Karaka ᐅ ACG Strathallan Primary

Outstanding Primary Education in Auckland

At our private Primary School in Karaka, South Auckland, we have created an exceptional learning environment for children to grow and thrive, laying the foundations for academic excellence in the subsequent college years.

The holistic development of our Primary School pupils is supported by exceptional teaching, purpose-built facilities for sports and the arts, and a world-class curriculum which successfully blends the globally recognised Cambridge International Primary Programme and the national New Zealand curriculum. Children receive specialised teaching in the arts, science, social science, languages (Spanish and Mandarin), physical education and technology and truly enjoy the opportunities to engage in challenging learning that extends their critical thinking skills.

Why Choose Our Primary School in Auckland, New Zealand?

Our Primary School in Karaka, South Auckland provides a holistic approach to education, developing a wide range of skills in academics, sports and the arts alongside a lifelong passion for learning. The Cambridge International Primary Programme forms the basis of our Primary School education, which is designed to provide foundations for learning that are globally relevant and valid anywhere in the world. We aim to establish a strong foundation for your child’s future education, focusing on developing basic skills in literacy, numeracy, and collaborative learning.

Throughout the Primary years, class sizes are limited. In Years 0 to 1, classes are limited to 20 students. This gives teachers time to help each child individually and effectively extend their learning in the crucial first years of Primary School.

With a Primary education from ACG Strathallan, children aged 5 to 11 will be thoroughly prepared to excel at College, as the knowledge and thinking skills they develop during their time here will ensure that their transition to the next stage of their educational journey is smooth and successful.

Primary School Programme

Our core curriculum is the Cambridge International Programme, which is uniquely combined with the New Zealand curriculum to provide the best possible learning outcomes. Our courses are differentiated and individualised to meet each pupil's needs, and teachers identify the unique strengths of their students in order to nurture talent and provide targeted support that ensures progress. Moving through Primary School, the curriculum is designed not only to build knowledge, but to develop high-order thinking skills, nurture curiosity, and instil a lasting passion for learning.

The daily timetable is organised into four even blocks, resulting in twenty periods over a week. Almost half of the classroom learning time is spent on literacy development (English), and a further quarter on numeracy skills (mathematics). Reading will have an initial emphasis on phonics, using the Jolly Phonics Programme. Students also benefit from specialist teaching in other academic subjects, sports and the arts.

Primary students learn about the world they live in and their responsibilities to their community and the environment.

Primary School Subjects

At our Primary School in Karaka, we encourage the development of skills in a wide range of subjects. The programme for Years 1–6 includes English, mathematics, social science, science, physical education & health, art, music, dance and drama. From Years 4-6 students also undertake digital technology and coding lessons. ACG Strathallan appreciates the value of second languages, so children have Mandarin lessons from Year 1, and Spanish in Years 4–6.

Specialist Primary School Teachers

ACG Strathallan's outstanding Primary School teachers are passionate, caring and committed to unlocking each student's academic and personal potential. Specialised teaching is offered in the arts, science, languages (Spanish and Mandarin), and technology.

Facilities of Primary Schools in South Auckland

Primary School Facilities

Our Primary School facilities in Karaka, South Auckland are designed to develop our students intellectually, socially, and physically. Classrooms are clustered around spacious atriums, designed to create sociable and collaborative working. Digital literacy is a crucial skill, so digital learning is woven throughout the curriculum. Classrooms have computers, other devices, and eTV – which lets students access national and international content as needed.

Our Primary School is well equipped for specialist learning with resource rooms, a library, a modern computer lab, purpose-built rooms for arts and music, a fully-equipped science lab and a large hall for students to play sports or hold performances.

Outdoor activities, play, and exercise are all seen as part of a well-rounded education. The Primary School has its own junior and senior adventure playgrounds and extensive fields for team games and other physical activities.

Primary Subjects

English - Confident Communication Skills

The Cambridge Primary English Programme is designed to instil confidence in communication and develop the skills to understand and analyse text from a range of different media.

Mathematics - Holistic Understanding in Five Areas

Our Mathematics curriculum allows students to explore five essential areas: numbers, geometry, measurement, handling data, and problem-solving. The emphasis is placed on the practical application of knowledge across diverse situations, fostering a profound comprehension of the subject.

Science - From History to Enquiry

Our Science curriculum is taught by highly skilled teachers and covers scientific enquiry, biology, chemistry and physics. Primary School students also learn about the historical background of science, fostering their environmental awareness.

Other Subjects

Physical education & health
Social science
Music
Art
Dance
Drama
Mandarin
Spanish (Years 4 to 6)
Digital technology
Coding

Extracurricular Activities for Primary Students

Primary School students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports teams. These activities enrich the Primary years' learning experience and offer children the chance to develop an early interest in sports and the arts, while building social skills.

Sports

Our expansive school facilities in Karaka support a range of sports. Our Primary students have access to football and rugby fields, an international-standard hockey turf, tennis and netball courts, and a sports hall.

Our Primary School team sports include cricket, football, Rippa Rugby, netball, basketball, volleyball and hockey. Individual sports include orienteering, athletics, cross country and swimming.

Primary students enjoy weekly lunchtime sports, often through a House League, and interschool sports days (North Counties Schools Sports Tournament Days).

Arts

Our Primary students receive weekly specialist tuition in music, performance and visual arts. Other artistic activities which enrich the learning experience include junior and senior productions, an annual talent quest, Year 4-6 wearable arts, a school choir, a marimba group, a ukulele group, and a school orchestra.

Additional Support for Primary Students

Our caring and nurturing Primary School environment helps your child to feel safe, which is an important precursor for learning. In addition to the Primary School Principal, students are supported by two deans. There is specific learning support for our Primary pupils, which aligns with the goals set for your child at the beginning of each school term. Teacher Aides provide a range of programmes and in-class support.

Staff are available before and after school to meet with the children and parents when needed.

Discover how our Primary School in Karaka, South Auckland can nurture your child and prepare them for success in the College years, with a combination of bespoke teaching methods, a holistic curriculum, and extensive sports and extracurricular activities.

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